Brian Calley is a collaborative leader who combines the skills from an accomplished private sector career with an extensive record of public service and a reputation for getting things done. He is passionate about making the world work better for all people and uses an inclusive problem-solving approach to make a difference.
As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Small Business Association of Michigan, Calley puts his passion for Michigan’s small businesses to work. He serves as a director of a publicly-traded community bank and a Trustee of Oakland University. Additionally, he sits on various boards, including Special Olympics Michigan, Sparrow Health System, Disability Rights Michigan, and the Autism Alliance of Michigan.
Calley served as Michigan’s 63rd Lieutenant Governor from 2011 to 2018. Prior to that, Calley served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, two terms as an Ionia County commissioner, and worked for over a decade in community banking. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, an MBA from Grand Valley State University, and an MPA from Harvard University.
Calley is an avid runner, having completed more than a dozen full marathons and a capable piano player. He and his wife Julie live in Portland with their three children: Collin, Reagan and Karagan.
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
Please help find a host family for one of the three students listed below. This placement would be for the 2025-26 school year. It is urgent that we find placements by May 15, 2025, to ensure that all the paperwork is completed, so students are able to acquire the J-1 VISA for their secondary school educational exchange.
Host families do NOT need to be Rotarians. See attached information on Requirements to be a Host Family at the bottom of the Rotogram.
Students arrive in August, about one week before school starts, and stay the full academic year. The Rotary program places students in homes for one semester only, and moves the student to another host family for the second semester and with the same school district. This allows the exchange student to experience different family lifestyles. If you know a family willing to host one of these students and/or for more information, please contact Margie Haas, Rotary Youth Exchange chairperson. Contact: haasmargie@gmail.com; cell: 269-838-3392.
Yuzu from Japan, girl. Age: 16, 8 months upon arrival in August. She loves reading, watching movies, and science classes.
Holger from Denmark, boy. Age 16,3 months upon arrival in August. Holger has had 7 years of English and speaks well. Holger lives on a 1500 acre pig farm and likes soccer.
Simon from Slavic Republic, boy. Age 16, 3 months upon arrival in August. Simon has had 10 years of studying English. He likes to read books and historical magazines.
OnSaturday, 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
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
Thursday we met at the Irish Pub. I was the first one there. “I thought it’d be great, you know? Have some time alone with my thoughts ... turns out I don’t have as many thoughts as you’d think.” (Joey, Friends). We were reminded that it feels good to shut off that fight or flight switch and sit idle, even if for just an hour, and go to a place where everyone knows your name. (Cheers!) It was so pleasant to sit down, and say, “hey, How you doin’?” (Joey, Friends). After a sweet libation or two, conversation and company become more interesting.
People would say things like: “Those are my everyday balloons“ (Cosmo, Seinfeld); “It’s not fair people are seated first come, first served. It should be based on who’s hungriest.” (Elaine, Seinfeld); “They were born on the wrong side of the wall. Doesn’t make them monsters.” (Jon Snow, GOT); “your outies is a friend to children, to the elderly, and to the insane” (Ms. Casey, Severance) and “bullies are nothing but Bull and lies” (Devon, Severance); “My delts are embarrassingly good today” (Dylan, Severance). All in all another fun social.
Email for Kevin Schumacher: schumacher@glassenrhead.com
Brian Calley is a collaborative leader who combines the skills from an accomplished private sector career with an extensive record of public service and a reputation for getting things done. He is passionate about making the world work better for all people and uses an inclusive problem-solving approach to make a difference.
The Delta Waverly Rotary Club is excited to host our 16th Annual Bob Knutson Charity Golf Classic on 
think.” (Joey, Friends). We were reminded that it feels good to shut off that fight or flight switch and sit idle, even if for just an hour, and go to a place where everyone knows your name. (Cheers!) It was so pleasant to sit down, and say, “hey, How you doin’?” (Joey, Friends). After a sweet libation or two, conversation and company become more interesting.