The Marquette West Rotary’s Biggest Event of the Year is Coming to Mattson Lower Harbor – HarborFest 2018
Marquette, MI – August 15, 2018 – We’re just over a week away from the start of HarborFest 2018. The Marquette West Rotary’s live music festival and weekend of family-fun is just about here and we couldn’t be more excited! We’re taking over Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park Friday, August 24th and Saturday, August 25th […]
A Change in Leadership For the Marquette West Rotary
Marquette, MI – July 18, 2018 – Marquette West Rotary Rotarians witnessed the changing of leadership today as MWR President, Jim Becker passed the gavel to President Elect, Amanda Filizetti. After thanking Jim for so much hard work, we welcomed Amanda as the new president. Recently having returned from trip to Toronto, Canada, Amanda attended […]
HarborFest 2018 Hosts Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band Tribute Band Live Bullet Detroit
Marquette, MI – July 16, 2018 – The Marquette West Rotary is bringing a new band to HarborFest this year. Hailing from the Lower Peninsula, Live Bullet Detroit will be on the HarborFest stage to headline Saturday, August 25th. The Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Brand Tribute Band channels the “Old Time Rock and […]
Marquette West Rotary Welcomes Bumpus Back to the Stage for HarborFest 2018
Marquette, MI – July 10, 2018 – The Marquette West Rotary is excited to have Bumpus returning for another year of HarborFest. After last year’s hit performance, the Chicago Soul Band will be back on Friday, August 24th for round two. The band headlines at Mattson Lower Harbor from 9-11pm on Friday night. Catch them […]
Jennifer Frazier of MARS Joins The Marquette West Rotary to Talk about the Benefits of Mediation
Marquette, MI – May 16, 2018 – Marquette Alger Resolution Service (MARS) Executive Director Jennifer Frazier joined Rotarians today for our weekly luncheon. We learned about mediation and the situations when it can be of use! Over 19 years, Jennifer Frazier has mediated over 1,000 cases for the Marquette Alger Resolution Service. The group has […]
Dominic Davis Joins The Marquette West Rotary to Talk About His Marquette Sister City’s Trip To Japan
Marquette, MI – May 2, 2018 – Dominic Davis joined the Marquette West Rotary today to talk about his recent trip to Japan as a delegate to Marquette’s Sister City. Bringing a little of Japan with him to this week’s luncheon, Davis was dressed in Japanese summer wear! Dominic Dave was among the ten people […]
The Marquette West Rotary Talks About Polio Eradication and Fundraising for Research
Marquette, MI – April 25, 2018 – For 100 years the Rotary has been working to help eradicate polio. The mission is a core value of the group; so much so that part of the dues from each Rotarian goes toward polio research and supporting those who battle the disease. The Rotary as six primary […]
Holocaust Survivor Martin Lowenberg Shares His Story with the Marquette West Rotary
Marquette, MI – April 11, 2018 – “Hate is the worst word in the dictionary,” he said. “The H stands for horror or humiliation. The A is for atrocities, the T for torture, and the E for elimination.” Hate has been the cause of tragedy across the world for hundreds of years. Today, the Marquette […]
NMU’s Dr. Brain Zinser Speaks About New Adult Bachelors Degree Completion Program During Marquette West Rotary Luncheon
Marquette, MI – March 21, 2018 – Opinions on post-high school education are changing. Only 15% of Delta and Menominee County residents, 25-years and older, hold a four-year bachelors degree. Marquette, home of Northern Michigan University, sits at just 25%. Dr. Brian Zinser, Assistant Professor and Marketing & Management Assistant Department Head at NMU joined […]
Marquette West Rotary Hears About The Marquette Regional History Center’s 100th Anniversary
Marquette, MI – February 28, 2017 – The Marquette West Rotary wrapped up the month of February with a look at one of Marquette’s most historical locations. Existing for 100 years, the Marquette Regional History Center has become a popular landmark in the community. During today’s luncheon, the club was joined by Jo Wittler, Museum […]