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PARTNER UPDATES | 1.31.25

GROUNDSWELL ADVISORY COUNCIL

The following are members of the Groundswell Advisory Council:

Chair: Michelle Storey, EGLE

Vice Chair: Courtney Marek, Ada Parks & Recreation

Secretary: Christina Catanese, GVSU AWRI

Chair of Professional Learning Committee: Wendi Vogel, Kent ISD

Chair of Projects Committee: Micah Herrboldt, Kent County Recycling and Education Center

Chair of the Teacher Committee: Keith Piccard, Allendale Middle School

Grand Valley State University Groundswell Representatives:

Allison Palm (Teacher Committee & Professional Learning Committee)

Clay Pelon (Advancement Committee)

Mara Spears (Projects Committee & Professional Learning Committee)

Vicky Wright (Advancement Committee, Professional Learning Committee, Groundswell Advisory Council)

We met on December 9, 2024 and you can find a draft of the meeting minutes here that provide updates on grant funding, committee work, and much more! Our next meeting will be on Monday, March 10, 2025.

GROUNDSWELL NETWORK SOCIAL HOUR

We're excited to offer a social event for our community of educators and community partners on Thursday, February 27 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at Uccello's in Standale/Walker.

This event will include light programming, where our staff will share with you several program updates and provide you with time to ask questions and engage with our team. The rest of the evening will be dedicated to networking and enjoying one another's company. This will be an opportunity for our community to come together to share space, talk, and engage with one another.

We'll be offering one drink ticket per attendee, and light refreshments will be provided.

Click the button below or here to register.