Lansing Rotary’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee has been actively working on the goal of reaching out to communities in Lansing that perhaps we haven’t connected with in the past. Think, “build goodwill and better friendships” and “be beneficial to all”. Lansing Rotarians recently staffed a table at two summer events: The first was for Lansing’s Juneteenth Celebration on June 19. If you’re uncertain or don’t know what Juneteenth is, Lansing’s 2025 Juneteenth Telegraph has more information and you can connect to it here.
Lansing Rotarians also staffed the Rotary Tent at Lansing's Pride Festival on June 28. If you're uncertain or don't know what the Lansing Pride Festival is, you can learn more about it here.
Our Rotary District provided the tent, and Rotary Banners. Lansing Rotary looked so official! In my experience, if you need help, ask a Rotarian and if it is within their power, they will step up to the plate! In the most general of terms, Lansing Rotary's diversity equity and inclusion committee's goal is to reach out to Lansing and provide the opportunity for people to learn more about Rotary and specifically Lansing Rotary, who we are, what we do. A number of past local grant recipients came up to the table and were happy to relate what our Foundation grants meant to them. This was our first year doing this. Lansing Rotary was received with open arms and our volunteers who staffed the events answered questions about Rotary. Goal achieved! We hope to continue this next year and also to attend other events. If you know of an event that you think would benefit by having Lansing Rotary attend, let us know.