Saturday, November 22, 2025 8:00am – 3:00pm Program will begin at 8:30am
Eagle Eye Golf and Banquet Center 15500 Chandler Rd., Bath, MI 48808
Clubs were never just about programs or dues – they were built to bring people together and serve the community. Learn how belonging fuels engagement and how shifting your mindset from membership to community transforms everything from participation to purpose. Learn to strengthen connections and inspire authentic engagement.
This program is open to all Kiwanis members. Bring a friend!
Investment
Early Bird $65 Register by November 14, 2025
Regular $90 Register between November 15-21, 2025
On-Site (subject to available tickets) $120 November 22, 2025
Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and continuous beverage service.
DON’T MISS OUT! Space is limited, and reservations will be accepted until the event is full. If your plans change, your registration can be transferred to someone else—but refunds aren’t available. Please contact the Michigan District of Kiwanis office to transfer your registration.
Matt Gillett is the owner of Saddleback BBQ, Lansing’s premier craft barbecue destination, and the driving force behind several local food brands. With over 20 years in the food industry, he’s turned his passion for barbecue and hospitality into a thriving group of restaurants rooted in flavor, quality, and community. Under his leadership, Saddleback has expanded to two BBQ locations, Slice by Saddleback artisan pizza, a full-service catering division, and Coach’s Pub & Grill, a popular community sports bar. Matt’s commitment to authentic food and genuine hospitality continues to make Saddleback a cornerstone of the Greater Lansing dining scene.
Dr. Jennifer Marcy is Director of the Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise M.A. and Certificate Programs at Michigan State University. A scholar-practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofits and higher education, she combines academic insight with practical expertise. She has secured over $150 million in external funding for global programs focused on economic development, food policy, and higher education capacity building. Her international work spans Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Dr. Marcy’s research explores global student mobility and cross-border partnerships, and she is dedicated to preparing culturally aware, purpose-driven nonprofit leaders.
Dr. Morgan Shipley is the Inaugural Foglio Endowed Chair of Spirituality and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University. His work examines how spirituality enhances personal wellness, collective well-being, and ethical living. His current research explores secular spirituality and the “spiritual but not religious” movement, emphasizing spirituality’s role in ethics, education, and social justice. Before joining MSU, he worked in the nonprofit sector as a research analyst for the Government Finance Officers Association, focusing on transparency and fiscal responsibility. A passionate educator, Dr. Shipley inspires students to grow as professionals and as compassionate global citizens.
KENNETH NELSON, JR.
Award Winning Filmmaker, Producer & Director and Founder and Creative Director of Ray Media Creative
Kenneth Ray Nelson, Jr. is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and director with B.A. and M.A. degrees in Media from Michigan State University. His debut feature film, Sincerely, Brenda —a powerful story of forgiveness and reconciliation—earned 44 nominations and 19 wins worldwide, including Best Film of the Year in Rome. At MSU, Kenneth developed The Business of Low Budget Filmmaking and Introduction to Filmmaking courses and led a million-dollar production studio serving Fortune 500 clients. Now leading Ray Media Creative, a Black-owned storytelling agency, he helps social impact organizations amplify their message through strategy, creativity, and his POWER Storytelling™ Framework.
Fall Community Engagement Summit 2025
Fall Community Engagement Summit 2025 Registration Form
The Michigan District is excited to host the first Kiwanis Fall Community Engagement Summit! This summit is a day designed to spark ideas, share best practices, and strengthen the ways we serve our communities. It is an opportunity to connect with and learn from fellow community organizations such as MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation, Saddleback BBQ, MSU Nonprofit Leadership & Global Cultures Program, and Ray Media Creative to name a few!
We’ll be bringing together community leaders, partners, and fellow Kiwanians to explore what meaningful engagement looks like today—both inside and outside our clubs. You’ll leave with practical tools, new connections, and fresh inspiration to take back home.
We encourage you and your members to attend this exciting and inspiring event! Tickets are on sale now for $65. Reserve your seat by this Monday, November 17 and save $25 on the registration fee!
Is your club looking for community engagement ideas and community networking? You are invited to join fellow Kiwanians and other community organizations in a NEW Community Engagement Summit in Lansing on November 22. Book your ticket now before prices go up next week! k12.site.kiwanis.org/fall-community-engagement-summit-2025... See MoreSee Less
Fall Community Engagement Summit 2025
Saturday, November 22, 2025
8:00am – 3:00pm Program will begin at 8:30am
Eagle Eye Golf and Banquet Center
15500 Chandler Rd., Bath, MI 48808
Clubs were never just about programs or dues – they were built to bring people together and serve the community. Learn how belonging fuels engagement and how shifting your mindset from membership to community transforms everything from participation to purpose. Learn to strengthen connections and inspire authentic engagement.
This program is open to all Kiwanis members. Bring a friend!
Investment
Early Bird $65 Register by November 14, 2025
Regular $90 Register between November 15-21, 2025
On-Site (subject to available tickets) $120 November 22, 2025
Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and continuous beverage service.
DON’T MISS OUT! Space is limited, and reservations will be accepted until the event is full. If your plans change, your registration can be transferred to someone else—but refunds aren’t available. Please contact the Michigan District of Kiwanis office to transfer your registration.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS SPEAKERS
MATT GILLETT
Owner, Saddleback BBQ and Award Winning Entrepreneur
Matt Gillett is the owner of Saddleback BBQ, Lansing’s premier craft barbecue destination, and the driving force behind several local food brands. With over 20 years in the food industry, he’s turned his passion for barbecue and hospitality into a thriving group of restaurants rooted in flavor, quality, and community. Under his leadership, Saddleback has expanded to two BBQ locations, Slice by Saddleback artisan pizza, a full-service catering division, and Coach’s Pub & Grill, a popular community sports bar. Matt’s commitment to authentic food and genuine hospitality continues to make Saddleback a cornerstone of the Greater Lansing dining scene.
DR. JENNIFER MARCY
Director of Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise programs, Michigan State University
Dr. Jennifer Marcy is Director of the Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise M.A. and Certificate Programs at Michigan State University. A scholar-practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofits and higher education, she combines academic insight with practical expertise.
She has secured over $150 million in external funding for global programs focused on economic development, food policy, and higher education capacity building. Her international work spans Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Dr. Marcy’s research explores global student mobility and cross-border partnerships, and she is dedicated to preparing culturally aware, purpose-driven nonprofit leaders.
DR. MORGAN SHIPLEY
Associate Professor, Foglio Endowed Chair in Spiritualty , Michigan State University
Dr. Morgan Shipley is the Inaugural Foglio Endowed Chair of Spirituality and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University. His work examines how spirituality enhances personal wellness, collective well-being, and ethical living.
His current research explores secular spirituality and the “spiritual but not religious” movement, emphasizing spirituality’s role in ethics, education, and social justice.
Before joining MSU, he worked in the nonprofit sector as a research analyst for the Government Finance Officers Association, focusing on transparency and fiscal responsibility. A passionate educator, Dr. Shipley inspires students to grow as professionals and as compassionate global citizens.
KENNETH NELSON, JR.
Award Winning Filmmaker, Producer & Director and Founder and Creative Director of Ray Media Creative
Kenneth Ray Nelson, Jr. is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and director with B.A. and M.A. degrees in Media from Michigan State University. His debut feature film, Sincerely, Brenda —a powerful story of forgiveness and reconciliation—earned 44 nominations and 19 wins worldwide, including Best Film of the Year in Rome.
At MSU, Kenneth developed The Business of Low Budget Filmmaking and Introduction to Filmmaking courses and led a million-dollar production studio serving Fortune 500 clients.
Now leading Ray Media Creative, a Black-owned storytelling agency, he helps social impact organizations amplify their message through strategy, creativity, and his POWER Storytelling™ Framework.
Fall Community Engagement Summit 2025
Fall Community Engagement Summit 2025 Registration Form
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The Michigan District is excited to host the first Kiwanis Fall Community Engagement Summit! This summit is a day designed to spark ideas, share best practices, and strengthen the ways we serve our communities. It is an opportunity to connect with and learn from fellow community organizations such as MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation, Saddleback BBQ, MSU Nonprofit Leadership & Global Cultures Program, and Ray Media Creative to name a few!
We’ll be bringing together community leaders, partners, and fellow Kiwanians to explore what meaningful engagement looks like today—both inside and outside our clubs. You’ll leave with practical tools, new connections, and fresh inspiration to take back home.
We encourage you and your members to attend this exciting and inspiring event! Tickets are on sale now for $65. Reserve your seat by this Monday, November 17 and save $25 on the registration fee!
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Is your club looking for community engagement ideas and community networking? You are invited to join fellow Kiwanians and other community organizations in a NEW Community Engagement Summit in Lansing on November 22. Book your ticket now before prices go up next week!
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