One of the benefits of participating in Rotary  has been the speakers program at each meeting.   In that spirit Rotary, as a club, is initiating the Movers & Shakers Speaker Series.  The goal is to bring community leaders to a public conversation about the current state of our city, as well as what the future holds.  What’s more we are opening the series to the public as a Rotary service project. Anyone interested in Michigan City quality of life is invited to attend.

Now is the time for you to return to Rotary! Bring a colleague! Mark your calendars! Meetings still take place on Thursdays at noon but now at The Salvation Army of Michigan City, 1202 Franklin Street. We still have delicious catered lunches! Those attending may bring lunch or a catered lunch is available for a $15 donation.

The series kicks off Thursday, February 23 with Skyler York of the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission as the featured speaker.

As the series continues, featured speakers include:
March 2, Harry Holtkamp, Director of Interfaith Community PADS on
March 9, Jason Yoder, District Executive for LaPorte County from LaSalle Council Boy Scouts of America
March 23, Katie Eaton, President of the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce on;
March 30, Greg Coulter, Tobacco Program Coordinator for Healthy Communities of La Porte County
April 6, Clarence Hulse, Director of the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City
April 13, Ed Shinn, Superintendent of Michigan City Parks and Recreation
April 20, Nora Ryszka and Mike Kilbourne of Michigan City Green Clean speaking on grassroots activism
April 27, Josh McIntyre, who will speak on saving Michigan City’s history at the Lighthouse Museum
May 4, Ty Warner, Executive Director of Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission - Regional Planning and local impact
May 11, Dale Cooper to speak on La Porte County tourism
May 18, Matt Kubik to discuss the social and economic impact of public art in Michigan City

“Our club motto is ‘Service Above Self’ and we believe that through this new program we are upholding the club’s belief in serving the wider community through our resources,” say Terry Voltz club President. “The Rotary Club of Michigan City is excited to welcome these speakers, and we look forward to the continued conversations that will come of this series.”

YOU are an important part of the conversation!