As we close out another successful summer event, it's hard to believe how quickly 2026 has flown by! I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the APAGR Planning Committee for organizing our 2026 Whitecaps Summer Baseball Outing. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we distributed 215 tickets, with 175 members and guests joining us for an evening of fellowship, fun, and baseball. By all accounts, it was a great time for everyone in attendance. As the saying goes, many hands make light work. Events like these are only possible because of members who are willing to volunteer their time and talents behind the scenes. If you're looking for a way to become more involved with APAGR and help make future events a success, we would love to have you on the Hospitality and Volunteer Committee. Please contact Sam Giffel at ssgiffel@gmail.com to learn more about volunteer opportunities. Thank you again to everyone who attended and to those who continue to support APAGR. We look forward to seeing you at our holiday party at the Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill in Nov of 2026; details to come!

Fellow APAGR members,

The annual holiday party will take place on November 20, 2026 at the Garage Bar located at 819 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids. Scheduled to commence at 5:00 PM, this event will feature food, drinks, live music, and plenty of opportunities to socialize.

Full details to come, save the date!

Join us for our APAGR summer outing at LMCU Ballpark on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 6:35 PM (ET) in the Pepsi Stadium Club. Only 215 tickets are available, and we expect them to go quickly. If you plan to attend, RSVP ASAP! Please RSVP by close of business on July 24, 2026. Ticket pickup and distribution details will be shared soon, as we will be at our new business location at 2 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. If you're attending, please wear your blue APAGR T-shirt to show solidarity with our association.  Question? Contact Erin Moeller through the chatbot on the APAGR website, by phone (616) 323-3725, or email  emoeller@apagr.org  

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To All APAGR Members,

One of our fellow APAGR members, Andrew Meyer, Wastewater Plant Superintendent and a 20-year employee with the City of Grand Rapids, recently experienced a devastating house fire. While Andrew and his family were able to escape safely, they unfortunately lost their home, all their belongings, and their family pets. Attached to this notification is a link for those who would like to assist with food donations, household supplies, and other immediate needs during this difficult time. Andrew is one of our own and needs our support. Any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated.

 https://mealtrain.com/5wwmlw

Thank you,

Ken Godwin
APAGR Chair