2023 Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award Dinner

The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids is the second oldest Rotary club in Michigan, and founded as the 77th International club on March 29, 1913.  Our club exemplifies the “Service Above Self” motto as our members undertake projects to feed the hungry, provide clean safe water to those in developing countries, assist with disease prevention and treatment, assist people with disabilities and elderly, work with young people, combat illiteracy, fund scholarships, provide disaster relief and recognize community leadership. We strive to make a positive impact in our community, country and internationally. The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Rotary meets weekly at 12:00pm at the University Club.

Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation

Honoring Kate Pew Wolters, the 2023 Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award recipient, who exemplifies the legacy of Frederik Meijer!

The Cultural Center at St. Nicholas

About this Event
The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids will honor Kate Pew Wolters at the Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award Celebration on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:00 pm at The Cultural Center at St. Nicholas. 

Details:
•	Cocktail Reception: 6:00 PM
•	Main Event: 7:00 PM
Appetizers | Full Bar | Live Music | Formal Dinner | Award Presentation
Individual tickets are $150, and many sponsorship opportunities are available.
Proceeds of the event benefit the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes.

The award is presented in recognition of Frederik Meijer’s philanthropic acts of selfless service to our community, which left a lasting impact on the lives of others. 

Previous Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award winners include Dave &amp; Karen Custer; Marge Wilson; Jacqueline Taylor, PhD; Shelley Irwin; Rick DeVos; Luis Tomatis, MD and John &amp; Nancy Kennedy.
“In Rotary, we work to make our community and the world an inclusive place,” said Doris Drain, President of the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids. “In honoring the great work of Kate Pew-Wolters, we are validating these efforts. In the spirit of Fred Meijer, Kate’s many acts of selfless service have made the Grand Rapids community a better place.”

Kate Pew Wolters is living proof that an individual’s life circumstances do not define what she can do. Throughout her life, Kate Pew Wolters has broken down barriers—both literal and metaphorical—to make our community a more inclusive place. Not afraid to tell the truth and advocate for her beliefs, her life’s work dispels the notion of inability and teaches us all that every person has value and can contribute to improving all of our lives. Wolters has transformed our community with a primary focus on educational, disability, and arts institutions. 

The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation provides gifts, grants and scholarships to organizations, trusts, funds, or foundations that are operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. A special focus is concentrated on providing young leaders with post-secondary educational scholarships and mentoring, improvement to the environment and community grants.

Event sponsorship inquiries can be directed to Doris Drain at doris.drain@unitedbank4u.com or (616) 559-4524.

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