Speakers

Linda Kozianowski is the Director of Development for Easterseals MORC. She is dedicated to spreading the word about Easterseals MORC and what the organizaiton does. Linda values every opporutnity to educate the community about the individuals served by Easterseals MORC.  Even if you do not need the services of Easterseals MORC you may know someone who does, and that is what drives her mission.  

The mission of Easterseals MORC is to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities. We value individuals for their different talents, backgrounds, identities, cultures, experiences,  and abilities, and are committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that encourages and values diversity where respect, appreciation, equality, and inclusion are core values. 

Easterseals assists more than one million children and adults with disabilities and their families annually through a nationwide network of more than 450 service sites. Each center provides top-quality, family-focused and innovative services tailored to meet the specific needs of the particular community it serves.

Professor Bell has been a resident of Birmingham for a little over 76 years and he and his wife have lived on Pleasant Street in Birmingham for 49 years. 

Academic Career at University of Michigan: A Harvey Bell, IV is one of the College’s first Professor of Engineering Practice and also serves as the Co-director of the Multidisciplinary Design Program. He comes back to college after a 39 year career in the automotive industry with General Motors. During his career with General Motors some of his significant positions were: Chief Engineering, 2.5 Liter Engine, Vehicle Chief Engineer, 4th Generation Camaro and Firebird, Executive Director, Advanced Vehicle Development Center for North America. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and undertook undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan-Dearborn.

 

Natalie Rubino was named Store Manager of Meijer Woodward Corner Market in August 2019. Natalie started in the Grocery Industry in 2004 and has worked in many different roles throughout career. She idenetifies the highlight of her career to date as opening Woodward Corner Market in 2019 and seeing the growth of loyalty through the store's connection with community.

Woodward Corner Market opened in 2019 as a new neighborhood grocery store operated by Meijer that focuses on bringing fresh food and value to customers in a market-like setting. As the largest tenant in a unique mixed-use development at the intersection of Thirteen Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, Woodward Corner Market provides residents and businesses alike access to fresh food and easily accessible convenience items in a one-of-a-kind store.

The Birmingham Rotary Club sponsors an Interact Club at Seaholm High School. The program will include:

• Interact Club Member Presentations
• Announcement of Birmingham Rotary Club Community Service Scholarships

Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.

What are the benefits?

• Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:
• Take action to make a difference in your school and community
• Discover new cultures and promote international understanding
• Become a leader in your school and community
• Have fun and make new friends from around the world

 

Ms. Diaczok is nurse who has recently done mission work in Dominician Republic. She will present on her experiences. 

Lindsay Peters is the Senior Director of Field Engagement at Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Lindssay and local hospital leader will speak on topics currently impacting hospitals. 

Based in greater Lansing, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association  is the statewide leader representing all community hospitals in Michigan. Established in 1919, the MHA represents the interests of its member hospitals and health systems in both the legislative and regulatory arenas on key issues and supports their efforts to provide quality, cost-effective and accessible care. The MHA mission is to advance the health of individuals and communities.

Lindsay Peters gained a passion for healthcare in her 12 years as the Director of Strategy, Marketing, and Fund Development at Eaton Rapids Medical Center.  Lindsay earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ferris State University and a Master of Science in Healthcare Management from Michigan State University. She serves on a number community boards and is member of the Rotary Club of Eaton Rapids. 
 

Claudia Foerg, a retired science teacher, and Aja Edwards, Education Coordinator at the Detroit Zoo, are Board Members of the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education. They will speak to the Club about the Alliance's work across the the State of Michigan. 

The Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education was established in 1987 through the merger of the Michigan Environmental Education Association and the Michigan Outdoor Education Association.

A core value of the organization is its commitment to Advocacy for Environmental Stewardship & Education. Through education, personal discovery, and transformational experiences, the Alliance fosters a conservation ethic in current and future generations.  We are committed to advancing a non-political advocacy platform for our work and to connect people with nature to inspire everyone to be good stewards of the environment.

 

 

As President Bryan's term comes to a close at the end of June, he will share highlights of our 2023 - 2024 year in which we celebrated our Club's 100th Anniversary.