The Grand Rapids Recognition Roundtable, a local professional development forum, was started in 1999 by past Baudville, Inc. President and CEO Debra Sikanas. The forum served as a resource for recognition professionals who were unable to attend national conferences, yet desired to improve their organizations' recognition practices. The information and sharing that resulted proved to be an invaluable learning opportunity for the attendees.

In October 2007, the group re-formed after a two year lapse. Meetings are held on a quarterly schedule and focus discussions on a specific recognition topic. Often, the roundtable is hosted by a participating member, which allows the group the opportunity to experience different recognition culture first-hand.

If you are interested in learning more or participating in the Grand Rapids Recognition Roundtable, please contact the Baudville Public Relations Coordinator.

Grand Rapids Recognition Roundtable meeting schedule:

Date	Topic		Host
September 17, 2008	Recognition Events and Celebrations		Gordon Food Service
June 18, 2008	Day-to-Day Recognition Best Practices		Baudville
April 2, 2008	Recognizing the Generations		Spectrum Health
January 9, 2008	Management Responsibility Guest Speaker: Barbara Ruddy		Baudville
October 17, 2007	Recognition Strategy		Baudville