Speakers

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. 

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. 

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

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.