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With trillions of miles driven by Americans each year, how will Smart cars, Smart roads and the transition to a ride share and autonomous vehicle transportation mode impact us over the next 20 years? More importantly, with Oakland County being a major USA hub for automakers, R&D, and suppliers and a key test pilot launching soon, what could that mean to you by 2020?

 

Glen Konopaskie

Community Engagement

Glen Konopaskie has worked in software development, hardware integration, and economic and community development for several decades. He founded his first computer consulting and training company at the age of 17 and has founded or restructured a number of for-profit and non-profit small businesses.  His focus has been primarily on software life cycle, training and consulting in new industries with innovative or leading edge solutions. In parallel, he also has 7 years of economic and community development which provided a deeper understanding in community engagement and exposure to road usage and redevelopment for local and regional impacts.

Konopaskie holds Computer and Electrical Engineering degrees and a Business degree from Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  He is also a curriculum writer, author, and trainer in custom and certification training courses.

 

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Clarkston Rotarians and community volunteers will be at local street intersections on Friday, November 30th selling a club newspaer for donations. 100% of the collections will be used to fund the annual "Shoes for Kids" project held on Saturday, December 8th.

Clarkston Rotarians and community volunteers will be at local street intersections on Friday, November 30th selling a club newspaer for donations. 100% of the collections will be used to fund the annual "Shoes for Kids" project held on Saturday, December 8th.

We will meet at Light House of Clarkston at our regular time to oranize and sort food for distribution during the Christmas seasion.

Clarkston Rotary has been hosting a "Shoes for Kids" program for the past 40 years. Hosting Clarkston children and providing new shoes, boots, hats and gloves.

This year's Christmas party will be held at Goldner Walsh Garden & Home, located in the historic district of Pontiac. Will be joined by the Pontiac and Waterford Rotary clubs for a night of fun and fellowship. The entertainment for the night will be provided by our Youth Exchange students as they sing carols from their home countries and lead us in traditional American carols.

Come at 6:00 and enjoy fellowship, dinner at 7:00

Goldner Walsh is located at 559 Orchard Lake Rd. Pontiac, MI 48341

We will meet at Clarkston Lighthouse to organize and sort food that has been collected during the holiday season.