Past 2019-2020 Events
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May 2020 Events
Tour at USS Silversides (Cancelled)
Technical tour of USS Silversides Submarine in Muskegon, MI
*More information will be provided soon*
*More information will be provided soon*
April 2020 Events
First Robotics (2020 event Cancelled)
Where: Kentwood
When: Friday/Saturday April 3 & 4, 2020
RSVP to Amy Rokos amy.rokos@gmail.com with subject FIRST ROBOTICS
When: Friday/Saturday April 3 & 4, 2020
RSVP to Amy Rokos amy.rokos@gmail.com with subject FIRST ROBOTICS
How Women Rise Seminar (Postponed to 2021)
Seminar “How Women Rise” presented by Ray Befus, referencing Sally Helgesen’s tips to break the 12 habits holding you back from your next raise, promotion or job
*More information will be provided soon*
*More information will be provided soon*
WE Local Des Moines, Iowa (Cancelled/Postponed)
WE Local Des Moines, Iowa April 17-18, 2020
Early Bird Registration closes Friday, March 6
Contact Kate Cicchino kate.cicchino@beumergroup.com , FY20 GR SWE Treasurer, for more information. Include “TRAVEL GRANT” in the subject line.
Early Bird Registration closes Friday, March 6
Contact Kate Cicchino kate.cicchino@beumergroup.com , FY20 GR SWE Treasurer, for more information. Include “TRAVEL GRANT” in the subject line.
March 2020 Events (Cancelled)
Dinner with ASM/ SAE
Dinner with ASM / SAE: Self-Driving Cars and Functional Safety and Functional Safety – ISO Safety and security standards for autonomous vehicles.
Where: Dinner and presentation at Tommy Branns (131 to 44th Street, North to 4157 Division S.)
When: Monday, March 16, 2020
Time:
Cost: $25 in advance at link provided (Note – you need to create an account to pay online, but you don’t need to join ASM to pay/attend) https://www.asminternational.org/search/-/journal_content/56/10192/39714288/PUBLICATION
Cost for students, retirees, unemployed: Pay $12 cash or check AT THE DOOR
RSVP by Wed, March 11: email Kathy Joseph Katherine.joseph@ymail.com and Debbie Aliya DaAliya@itothen.com with subject RSVP FOR MARCH 11
Where: Dinner and presentation at Tommy Branns (131 to 44th Street, North to 4157 Division S.)
When: Monday, March 16, 2020
Time:
Cost: $25 in advance at link provided (Note – you need to create an account to pay online, but you don’t need to join ASM to pay/attend) https://www.asminternational.org/search/-/journal_content/56/10192/39714288/PUBLICATION
Cost for students, retirees, unemployed: Pay $12 cash or check AT THE DOOR
RSVP by Wed, March 11: email Kathy Joseph Katherine.joseph@ymail.com and Debbie Aliya DaAliya@itothen.com with subject RSVP FOR MARCH 11
WE Local Buffalo
WE Local Buffalo March 27-28
New York … Register by Friday, March 13
Contact Kate Cicchino kate.cicchino@beumergroup.com , FY20 GR SWE Treasurer, for more information. Include “TRAVEL GRANT” in the subject line.
New York … Register by Friday, March 13
Contact Kate Cicchino kate.cicchino@beumergroup.com , FY20 GR SWE Treasurer, for more information. Include “TRAVEL GRANT” in the subject line.
January 2020 Events
Wine and Webinar
Where:SWE Member's Home, Rockford, MI
When: Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Time: 7:00 -8:30pm
Cost: None, Bring either a dessert or a bottle of wine.
Please contact Lindsay Sagorski by Jan10 for RSVP
lindsay.sagorski@gmail.com
When: Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Time: 7:00 -8:30pm
Cost: None, Bring either a dessert or a bottle of wine.
Please contact Lindsay Sagorski by Jan10 for RSVP
lindsay.sagorski@gmail.com
December 2019 Events
The Melting Pot
Where: The Melting Pot (2090 Celebration Dr NE, Ste 130, Grand Rapids, MI 49525)
When: Thursday, 12/12/2019
Time: 6 pm
Cost: BYOD, Apps included or may be asked to chip in $5.
Please contact Amy Rokos by Dec 10 for RSVP
amy.rokos@gmail.com
When: Thursday, 12/12/2019
Time: 6 pm
Cost: BYOD, Apps included or may be asked to chip in $5.
Please contact Amy Rokos by Dec 10 for RSVP
amy.rokos@gmail.com
November 2019 Events

Where: AM Yoga in Grand Rapids (555 4th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504)
When: Thursday, 11/21/2019
Time: 6 pm
Cost: $5 members/ $10 nonmembers (cash, please, and exact is GREAT but we can make change)
What to bring: A yoga mat if you own one (if not, you can borrow one there) Water! Towel!
Dinner: Immediately following yoga at New Holland Brewing
Dinner Cost: BYO
Please contact Audrey Hendon for RSVP.
Let her know if you are planning on coming to dinner/yoga/both
ahendon93@gmail.com
November 2019:
WE19 Conference in Anaheim, CA
Several Grand Rapids SWE members plan to attend this event. If you're one of them, please contact Kathy Joseph so we can set up a group chat and meet up in Anaheim.
Also, if you would like to share housing or would like to offer to share your room with any professional or collegiate members from Michigan, we can help coordinate that.
Also, if you would like to share housing or would like to offer to share your room with any professional or collegiate members from Michigan, we can help coordinate that.
October 2019 Events
Tour at Herman Miller

Where: 10201 Adams Street,Holland, MI 49424
When: Thursday, October 24, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $10 for professional members / no cost for collegiate members Cash preferred. Pay at the event
Please contact Jacquie Geda by Monday, October 21, 2019 for RSVP.
jrdenhof@mtu.edu
Networking Dinner at Calvin University

Where: Calvin University
When: Wednesday, 10/23/2019
Time: 6-8 PM
Cost: $5 cost (cash preferred).
Please contact Kathy Joseph for RSVP by Monday, October 21.
Katherine.joseph@ymail.com
Volunteer Opportunity:
Grand Rapids Girls
FIRST Robotics
Competition
When: Saturday, October 5, 2019
8-8:45 am (arrive 7:30am for the Panel Discussion)
or other opportunities at the event between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm
Where: Lakewood High School
7223 Velte Road
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
What: Panelists for "Ladies in Tech" Career Discussion Panel
Check this website for more information girlsrobotics.org/index.html
There are additional opportunities to volunteer or support this event!
SWE is helping to sponsor this all-girls FIRST Robotics competition on Saturday, October 5th at Wyoming High School. Volunteers are needed to help staff the event and spread the word about the competition, especially to elementary and middle school-aged girls. It is an exciting spectator event, and it's FREE to go watch and cheer! Even if you can't volunteer, your presence in the stands supports these young ladies. The special request for SWE participation this year is for female engineers to participate in the LADIES IN TECH Career Panel Discussion.
Your SWE contact for this outreach event: Amy Rokos
8-8:45 am (arrive 7:30am for the Panel Discussion)
or other opportunities at the event between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm
Where: Lakewood High School
7223 Velte Road
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
What: Panelists for "Ladies in Tech" Career Discussion Panel
Check this website for more information girlsrobotics.org/index.html
There are additional opportunities to volunteer or support this event!
SWE is helping to sponsor this all-girls FIRST Robotics competition on Saturday, October 5th at Wyoming High School. Volunteers are needed to help staff the event and spread the word about the competition, especially to elementary and middle school-aged girls. It is an exciting spectator event, and it's FREE to go watch and cheer! Even if you can't volunteer, your presence in the stands supports these young ladies. The special request for SWE participation this year is for female engineers to participate in the LADIES IN TECH Career Panel Discussion.
Your SWE contact for this outreach event: Amy Rokos

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