Vol. 109, No. 43, April 22, 2025
Social Gathering 
Social Gathering:The Irish Pub
Address:1910 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing 
When:Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time:4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Refreshments:Appetizers, Pizza, Reuben Egg Rolls and Cash Bar
Editarian:Kevin Schumacher
 
Cadre of Technical Advisers

The Cadre of Technical Advisers is a group of Rotary members who offer their expertise and advice to clubs and districts that are planning and carrying out grant projects around the world. They also strengthen the impact of Rotary’s grants by safeguarding Foundation funds.

Cadre members provide guidance about conducting community assessments, incorporating sustainability, setting up monitoring or evaluation plans, and properly managing the financial aspects of a project.

More than 550 Cadre members who speak more than 80 languages come from 75 countries. You can connect with Cadre members who have expertise in a specific area of focus or in a particular language, country, or district. Click Here to learn more.

DEI Committee Request

As part of our efforts to increase visibility of the club and recruit new members, we are planning to have a vendor booth at two festivals in June, Juneteenth and Lansing Pride. We need volunteers to staff the Lansing Club of Rotary booth. Volunteers will hand out promotional materials in two-hour shifts (chairs will be provided), with at least two members per shift. Here are the details: 

Juneteenth:  Saturday, June 21, 1030 - 3:00 
St. Joseph Park, 2125 W. Hillsdale Street, Lansing
Need:  at least 4 volunteers                 
 
Lansing Pride:  Saturday, June 28, 11:00 - 6:00 
Turner and Chavez, Old Town Lansing 
Need:  at least 8 volunteers 
 

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Linda Sarnelli:  linda@suitsandthecity.org, 517-614-6164

 

Local Grants Committee Meeting 
There will be a Local Grants Committee Meeting immediately following Rotary on Friday, May 2nd in the President's Dining Room. 
Thank you!
Service Project Opportunity 
 
 
On Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10 - 3 p.m. in front of Potter Park Zoo at the Lansing River Trail. Help us protect local wildlife and keep our rivers clean by joining River Cleanup Day. If interested, please contact Jason Brunette jason.brunette@martincommercial.com 
Delta Waverly Golf Outing 

The Delta Waverly Rotary Club is excited to host our 16th Annual Bob Knutson Charity Golf Classic on August 7, 2025, at Grand Ledge Country Club — and we’d love your support! We are currently seeking event sponsors and door prize donations to help make this fundraiser a success. Your support helps us continue the important work we do throughout Delta Township and around the world. Here’s just a sample of the many impactful programs your donation helps fund:

  • Backpack Program & Holiday Gifts for Waverly Students
  • College Scholarship & Youth Leadership Awards
  • Fire Prevention Events & AED Installations
  • Ele's Place Tuition & Library Grant
  • Veterans Day Celebration
  • Community Capital Improvements
If you are interested, please contact Mike Bowler at 517-755-8168 or email: mike@mikebowler.com 
Speakers
May 02, 2025
Small Business Association of Michigan
May 09, 2025
University of Michigan Health
May 16, 2025
Superintendent of Lansing School District
May 22, 2025
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
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Rotary Club of Lansing
P. O. Box 13156
Lansing, MI   48901-3156
Meeting Responsibilities
Chair of the Month for May
Angel, Susan
 
Birthday Chair for April
Tucker, Samuel
 
Chair of the Day
Holman, Chris
 
Reflection
Stiles, Craig
 
Greeter
Hanus, Kurt