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 […]
NMU Hockey Coach Grant Potulny Joins the Marquette West Rotarty To Talk About Rebuild NMU Hockey
Marquette, MI – January 17, 2018 – An exciting new era of Northern Michigan University hockey is here with the addition of Hockey Coach, Grant Potulny. As the school’s third-ever head hockey coach, Potulny is highly qualified and motivated to rebuild the NMU Hockey. He joined the Marquette West Rotary in the Skyroom at the […]
Cancer Care of Marquette County Speaks at Marquette West Rotary Club Meeting
Marquette, MI – January 10, 2017 – Marquette West Rotary Club had lunch at the Landmark Inn today for our regular meeting. The day’s presentation featured a talk about Cancer Care of Marquette County. The mission is to be grass roots and to help with copays, transportation, premiums, and helping folks when they’re really down. […]
Lenora R. McKeen Speaks on Marquette’s First Bishop, Bishop Baraga and the Canonization Process
Marquette, MI – November 15, 2017 – While traveling around Marquette and surrounding areas in the Upper Peninsula, you may have noticed many things named Baraga: Baraga Street in Marquette, the town of Baraga, Baraga County, Baraga State Park, the list goes on and on! But have you ever wondered “Why?” or “Where the name […]
The Marquette West Rotary Takes a Trip to Upper Peninsula Health Plan
Marquette, MI – October 18, 2017 – Approximately 20 Rotarians visited the new Upper Peninsula Health Plan building for lunch today. Located on West Washington, this $10 million building serves 50,000 residents in the Upper Peninsula. UPHP, a health maintenance organization, works to innovative health plan management while caring for their members guiding clients to […]
Rotarians Fundraise for End Polio Now Campaign with Pints for Polio Event
Marquette, MI – October 13, 2017 – Rotarians are standing up to End Polio Now on Friday, October 20th. Join club members in the End Polio Now campaign by participating in Pints for Polio. Rotarians are working with local Marquette County bars and restaurants to raise funds for polio research and those battling the disease. […]
Rotarians Talk About Polio Awareness Events and Visit TriMedia in Marquette
Marquette, MI – October 4, 2017 – Rotarians work heavily within local communities but also strive to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world. This month the organization focuses on a deadly disease: polio. Since 1985, Rotary has contributed more than $1.7 billion and countless volunteer hours to immunize more than 2.5 […]
Range Bank VP Kelly Jandron Presents The Evergreen Award Luncheon at the Marquette West Rotary
Marquette, MI – September 13, 2017 – Today the Marquette West Rotary welcomed Kelly Jandron, VP and Regional Branch Administrator at Range Bank of Marquette. As a fellow business professional, Kelly joined today’s meeting to share news of the upcoming Evergreen Award Luncheon. Hosted at the Northern Michigan University Great Lakes Room on Monday, October […]
The Marquette West Rotary Completes HarborFest 2017
Marquette, MI – August 26, 2017 – Well, we waited all year for HarborFest and it was not a disappointment! The performanc es have were top notch with Friday night’s headliner, Bumpus, being everything that was advertised and Led Zeppelin Tribute Band, Kashmir bringing it home this evening. The local bands kept things moving both […]
Jennifer Hill Presents “Our Changing Energy System” at the Marquette West Rotary
Marquette, MI – August 17, 2017 – Yesterday the Marquette West Rotary was joined by Jennifer Hill to talk on a subject that effects all Upper Peninsula residents. With 20 years of experience and having worked on numerous cross section projects, Hill presented “Our Changing Energy System”. “Calumet, Michigan pays the most for electric rates […]