Lauren Heinonen

Interested in serving at the District level? Got some new ideas? Here are 3 upcoming opportunities for you. Please let President Joanne know of your interest, and she will also share the Zoom links with you.   Innovation Team – a committee that meets regularly to foster innovative club models and practices. This committee develops strategies to […]

With the increase in COVID 19 infections in the population since last June, the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor has been working on a Reverse Global Grant from Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North (RCAAN), along with RCAA, is leading a group of 12 Rotary Clubs from India, Uganda and Southeast Michigan […]

This past year, our club supported Habitat for Humanity Youth Build program with a community grant. See below a message received from Leah Borst, from Habitat of Humanity Huron Valley. This is a great example of your CSA donation dollars at work! “I hope this email finds you all well, and your loved ones healthy […]

The school year is well underway, and the teachers and students have been exploring and learning how to best make educational progress in new virtual learning environments.  Much is new and still being tested, as an example some teachers are combining the strengths of traditional materials and lesson plans with new virtual offers, to find […]

In partnership with the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor and the City of Ann Arbor, Flutter & Wow designed and created fantastic new interactive educational signs at our Universal Access Playground in Gallup Park.  These signs are fun, engaging, and help children learn about their environment. They’re great for children of all ages and abilities. […]

See below a message from ShelterBox USA and Rotary International. I hope you and your community are doing well through these unprecedented times. If you have not yet registered for our upcoming virtual gala next Thursday evening, I hope that you will. You are invited to “An Evening to Experience ShelterBox” An Evening to Experience […]

Do you remember the World War I marching song, “Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag; And smile, smile, smile”? You have an opportunity to donate to a veteran’s kit-bag! Our Veterans Initiative is collecting Chap Stick and Kleenex packets for veterans hospitalized at the VA Ann Arbor. The personal hygiene kits will be […]

Past President Rosemarie Rowney, on behalf of the Nominating Committee, presented their slate of candidates for four Director positions and three Officers at the November 4 meeting. There were no additional nominations from the floor. The following names will be placed on the ballot to be voted on at the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December […]

The weather forecast for this Sunday, November 8th between 2-4pm is spectacular—sunny and 70 degrees!  Perfect for our COVID safe Club gathering at the Universal Access Playground in Gallup Park to see the newly installed signage. Click here for map.   RSVP ASAP to Susan Smith Gray at smithsms@umich.edu. Registration closes at 5 PM Friday November […]

We have exciting news from last Wednesday’s meeting (Oct 28th) with Jennifer Jones. Our attendance included 95 RCAA members, 221 visiting Rotarians from ten states and eleven countries (Canada, Germany, India, Jamaica, Wales, Pakistan, Nigeria, Armenia, Greece, and Bangladesh) plus other registered guests for a total of 321 people on our Zoom call. Special thanks […]