Events

Nick Krayacich, Immediate Past District Governor and current District Endowment Chair, will share about the RI Endowment Fund. This endowment is our promise to the future - a way to ensure that long after our meetings have ended and our projects are complete, the good we set in motion continues to grow. 

The Chamber will provide the volunteers an opportunity to select which project they would like to work on prior to the event date. The projects will take place throughout the Pointes: The Helm, Ford House, Moross Greenway, War Memorial, etc. and the tasks will involve planting, weeding, picking up trash, etc.  There is a free celebration following the event for all volunteers.

Tails in Motion is an outdoor walking event (and fundraiser) for our community and our dogs hosted by the Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society. It will take place RAIN OR SHINE Featured will be a prize raffle, the Grosse Pointe Woods K-9 Unit, and children’s activities. Volunteers will help direct parking and other activities in shifts from 8 - 11 am or 11 am - 1:30 pm.  We hope you'll wear your Rotary Service Above Self tshirt and join us!

More details:  

• Parking will start at 8:00am when the Public Safety Officers arrive that will escort persons across Lakeshore.
• There will be beverages and donuts or bagels at 8:30am and Jet’s pizza at 11:30am

Join us as we get to know one of our newest members, Laurie Bunn, a little better!

Katy Klimczuk is the Director of Philantrophy at Literacy for Kids, a local arts and literacy based nonprofit serving the students of Detroit. 

Forgotten Harvest delivers 144,000 pounds of surplus food per day to local charities five days a week, providing families in need with fresh and nutritious food free of charge.  Join us in the team event packing boxes and making a huge difference!  The need has never been greater!

We will be joined by the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority to share about the NEW Gordie Howe International Bridge. 

Like to fish?  Like to work with kids?  Join us for this fun event on the Detroit River to connect youth and families with nature and the sport of fishing.  You'll be helping with lunch prep and other odd jobs.  We'd love to see you there!

Exact Time TBD - but it will be sometime in the morning.

Jackie Dale, will reflect on her gratitude for her presidency. President Elect, Dave Colton, will introduce the board and the committees for the 2026-2027 year.

Danielle Daguio, Engagement Manager at Keep Growing Detroit, joins us to share about this nonprofit dedicated to cultivating a food-sovereign city—one where most of the fruits and vegetables consumed by Detroiters are grown by residents within Detroit’s city limits. Their vision is to ensure every neighborhood has places to grow food, thoughtfully scaled and integrated into the surrounding community to help expand local community and economic development opportunities that benefit residents.

Laura Brown is the Executive Director & CEO of Gilda's Club Metro Detroit, a nonprofit that provides free emotional and social supoprt for people affected by cancer. Join us to hear more about what they offer, the impact they are making in our community and how we can get involved.

Dr Joseph Daniel-Hoste is the Executive Director of Crossroads of Michigan, a people-centered nonprofit that supports individuals and families in distress by meeting them with dignity, compassion, and unconditional care. It goes beyond providing basic needs like food, clothing, and resources by focusing on human connection—listening, showing up, and standing alongside people without judgment.

In lieu of our weekly meeting, we are encouraging club members to attend the second annual Joiner Fair at the War Memorial. Hosted by the Grosse Pointe Public Library, there will be a key note speaker and an opportunity to meet and learn about local clubs and non-profits. We hope to recruit some new members, interact with our local orgnaizations and find new ways to stay involved in our commuity. Registration info to follow. See Jessica Keyser if you have questions.