Rotary Club of Big Rapids, Michigan

Rotary Club of Big Rapids, Michigan Since 1923 the Rotary Club of Big Rapids has been striving to improve lives in our communities, be it locally, nationally or internationally. Harris.

We meet for lunch Tuesday's at 12:00 noon @ Three Girls Bakery, inside of the ArtWorks building, lower level, downtown Big Rapids. For more information please send inquiry to [email protected]

Our 1.2 million-member international organization started with the vision of one man—Paul P. The Chicago attorney formed one of the world’s first service organizations, the Rotary Club of Chicago,

on 23 February 1905 as a place where professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of each member. Rotarians have not only been present for major events in history—we’ve been a part of them. From the beginning, three key traits have remained strong throughout Rotary:

We’re truly international. Only 16 years after being founded, Rotary had clubs on six continents. Today we’re working together from around the globe both digitally and in-person to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems. We persevere in tough times. During WWII, Rotary clubs in Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, and Japan were forced to disband. Despite the risks, many continued to meet informally and following the war’s end, Rotary members joined together to rebuild their clubs and their countries. Our commitment to service is ongoing. We began our fight against polio in 1979 with a project to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines. By 2012, only three countries remain polio-endemic—down from 125 in 1988.

05/24/2026

Tuesday, May 26 Meeting at Artworks: General updates
Join us on Tuesday at noon (Artworks) for a general meeting. Bring a lunch, get a lunch, but bring a friend!

Our regular weekly meeting will be replaced this week by a fun Bingo Night at Taco Frida!
05/16/2026

Our regular weekly meeting will be replaced this week by a fun Bingo Night at Taco Frida!

05/10/2026

Tuesday, May 12: Welcome Pine Rest Pediatric Center
This coming Tuesday we welcome Donald MacKenzie, with Pine Rest Center in Grand Rapids, who will share information about the new Pediatric Center. Thank you to our host, William Pritchard. We also will be awarding another Paul Harris! Bring a lunch, get a lunch, but bring a friend to Artworks at noon!

05/01/2026

Tuesday, May 5: Mecosta County Convention and Visitors Bureau at Artworks noon

Join us to learn more about the Mecosta County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Amanda Bryant Starkey. Bring a lunch, get a lunch, but bring a friend!

What a time celebrating the community and Ferris State University! Thank you to Baker for partnering with us!
04/26/2026

What a time celebrating the community and Ferris State University! Thank you to Baker for partnering with us!

🩸 City of Big Rapids City Hall Community Blood Drive📅 Thursday, May 14th, 2026 | 11:30AM - 4:00PM🌼Spring Into Saving Liv...
04/21/2026

🩸 City of Big Rapids City Hall Community Blood Drive
📅 Thursday, May 14th, 2026 | 11:30AM - 4:00PM

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Spring Into Saving Lives!
May is a critical time for blood donations. Your generosity can help patients heal, recover, and spend more time with the people they love.

🩸 Blood on the shelves TODAY saves lives TOMORROW.
Let’s come together to support our community and keep patients strong. 💪

🔗 Sign up to donate: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11636421

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Thank you to Randy LaPreze for sharing information and updates on Whitetails Unlimited and their special hunt programs!
04/21/2026

Thank you to Randy LaPreze for sharing information and updates on Whitetails Unlimited and their special hunt programs!

04/21/2026

I hope you are joining us in the Ferris Football cerebration parade this Saturday, April 25! Lineup starts at 11:30 at the Big Rapids Library with the parade starting at noon. Wear your walking shoes and your limited edition Rotary shirt!

Not a member yet? No problem! Walk with us!

04/20/2026

We welcome Randy LaPreze to our next meeting on April 21 to share information about the Whitetails Unlimited and their work with children and veteran hunts. Bring a lunch, enjoy a catered lunch, and bring a friend to Artworks downtown Big Rapids at noon.

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PO Box 521
Big Rapids, MI
49307

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