Shirin Kambin is an associate professor of Political Science at Jackson College and coordinator of the Immigrant & Refugee Resource Collaborative here in Mid- Michigan.

 

 

Her family comes to the U.S.from Iran and she will be sharing some traditions surrounding Yalda which is celebrated during the Winter Solstice.

 

Summer Issawi was born and raised in the Metro Detroit area and has lived in Mid-Michigan for over 15 years. She is the president of the Lansing chapter of Woman's Life, a national service organization.

 

She earned her master's degree from U of M Dearborn and spent her entire career in education, learning, and development. She's a senior instructional designer at MSU Federal Credit Union and lives in Mason with her spouse and 3 boys. She will be sharing information on the traditions of Ramadan.

Bidhan Redey, an Okemos resident and a State of Michigan administrative manager has been involved in serving the Lansing communities for over 30 years. He is a proud member of Bharatiya Temple of Lansing and the India Cultural Society, the two largest organizations serving Asian Indian Community and beyond.

 

Bidhan has served on Board of Trustees for both of these organizations in various capacities. He currently serves as treasurer of Okemos Education Foundation.

 

He strongly believes in giving back to the community where we belong. He has been instrumental in collective fundraising for the Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) since 2001 on behalf of Asian Indian Community organizations and will be looking forward to continue his services for many years to come.

One of the ways the membership committee is looking at maintaining the overall health of the club is by making sure that new members have a positive experience. A mentor can help with that challenge. We’re looking for volunteers to say “I’ll mentor a new member.” What does this entail?

 

First, let me know you’re willing and then, when we get a new member we will assign a mentor to that new member. What do we expect of our mentors? Reach out to your assigned new member at a meeting, send them an email, meet them for lunch, call them on the phone and basically make yourself available to answer questions and give some guidance about what your experience has been as a Rotarian. It basically boils down to be lets be more user friendly for new members so they can enjoy the benefits of club membership more by understanding the club and foundation better. Please reach out to me to let me know your interested in mentoring a new member. Kevin Schumacher schumacher@glassenrhead.com

Rotarians, the Annual Holiday Appeal is upon us! The money donated will help fund the 99th Annual Holiday Gift for the special needs children of Gardner Elementary. While the anticipated donation is $100/each, no donation is too large or too small. It is hoped that the club will have 100% participation! Donations may be made by check, credit card or online. Make your donation today and help make the children’s holiday a happy one!  CLICK HERE