Ms. Mathews has been a lifelong resident of Lansing for over 30 years. After earning a degree in Human Services from Lansing Community College, Ms. Mathews established her career in Lansing, dedicating herself to community outreach and relations with several organizations. Throughout her career, she has served the Ingham County Register of Deeds' office, Lansing School District, and several non-profits, including Youth Development Corporation and March for Justice. Ms. Mathews is the Executive Director of the Connection TV Show, Video Instructor for Hope Central Academy, and CEO of Mathews Media Group.

 

She combines her passion for education and her professional success to mentor Lansing youth through her many community organization platforms, teaching leadership and life transferable skills. She serves on the Lansing Juneteenth Committee, is active with the Lansing Branch of the NAACP, and is a licensed minister.

 

Her top priorities as a Trustee are increasing outreach to future prospective students and strengthening LCC relations with other educational institutions. She was elected to office November 8, 2016, and her term expires December 31, 2022

Since 2013, the Gates Foundation has matched every $1 Rotary commits to polio eradication 2-to-1. In January 2020, the Gates Foundation announced that they will continue to match 2:1 every new dollar Rotary commits to polio eradication up to $50 million per year through 2023!

 

Rotary has contributed more than $2 billion to fight polio, including matching funds from the Gates Foundation, and countless volunteer hours since launching its polio eradication program, PolioPlus, in 1985.

 

October 24 is World Polio Day!

Jacob Sabins as Chair of Member Recruiting and Engagement is inviting any members interested in helping in finding ways to retain and engage our members.  There will be a 30 minute (max) discussion immediately following our meeting on Friday, November 5th.  You will be welcomed with open arms and a deep appreciation for your willingness to participate in our Club!

The following members have recently elected to resign from our Club:

We were all aboard on the Michigan Princess Riverboat on this brisk autumn day. At 12:25 President Sue gathered our attention to begin the meeting.

 

Pat Munshaw delivered an inspirational invocation from Mother Theresa. We all joined in singing America (My Country Tis of Thee) for our patriotic song.

 

Kim Garland circulated the microphone for the introduction of guests which included Barb Lizotte introducing her husband, Patrick Miller.

 

Diane Sanborn announced that the health of the Club is good.

 

Our Captain and speaker, Chris Chamberlain talked to us as we cruised the river about the fascinating history of the Michigan Princess Riverboat and he and his father’s entrepreneurial spirit and love for boating. The boat is in its 30th year operating out of Grand River Park.

 

He shared some of the history of the Grand River, including the fact that there was an amusement park that was very popular due to early use of electric light bulbs – that is until Lake Lansing Park put in a rollercoaster.

 

His family’s boat endeavors included a Potter Park canoe rental, the Detroit Princess which holds 1900 people. He shared the zany story of his most recent endeavor which was delivered during the COVID-19 shut down on a stolen trailer and was damaged en route. This has become a non-profit project that provides water access for donations in Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Bay Harbor and has provided 10,000 rides in the last 2 years.

 

President Sue thanked Captain Chamberlain for his great presentation and shared that the Club will make a donation in his name to our foundation.

 

Chris Swope's email is:  Chris.Swope@gmail.com