Lauren Heinonen

The September 2020 edition of the Ann Arbor Observer is filled with Rotarians! Member Larry Eiler authored a well-written and timely piece titled “Life After Prison.” Read it here. Member Mary Jean Raab was featured in an article about the city of Ann Arbor’s acquisition of Lurie Terrace, the affordable senior living high-rise on W. […]

President Joanne and the Washtenaw County Club presidents, along with ADGs Janet Burns and Julie Schumaker, gathered to share ideas and safe-socialize at our Centennial Playground at Gallup Park on Thursday, September 10. What a great way to stay safe while getting things done! 

See below an email communication from Rotary International that may be of interest to you: . MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT   – – Dear club and district leaders, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds. And we’re committed to reflecting the communities we serve by being inclusive of all cultures, experiences, and […]

Do you have updates from your RCAA committees and projects, your events and grants? Do you want to share with the club when your volunteer event is happening, or a happy hour, or maybe even a committee meeting?  We want to share them for you! But how do you submit these articles, photos, and calendar […]

The Ann Arbor Observer creates a weekly email newsletter called a2view, which features local news, events, and interesting stories. In the August 13th edition, our own Past President Ashish Sarkar was interviewed about the District 6380 100k Mask Challenge, as well as a global grant supported by Rotary clubs in the area and in India […]

See below an update from Mary Avrakotos on our Global Grant project with Bumpeh Chiefdom, Sierra Leone.

It is with great pleasure that the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor and District 6380 welcome Global Grant Scholar Dr. Norihito Kaku. He will be joining the Ann Arbor Rotary meetings via Zoom and hopefully, before too long, you will be able to meet him in person. He is here with his wife Sachiko and […]

Our RCAA meeting on Wednesday, October 21 will focus on polio. If you have had an experience with polio, or know someone who has, please contact Susan Froelich at slfroelich@gmail.com, and give her that information. We would like to feature some cameo presentations that feature some polio experiences by our members, or friends/relatives of our […]

The Rotary Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) presents to you the following article about how a business makes a commitment to addressing racism: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/08/20/detroit-free-press-staff-diversity-inclusion/5607357002/

Mentors are needed to help Veterans prepare for new jobs. Areas of experience needed for this community effort includes resume preparation, cover letters, elevator speeches, interview skills and job search experience. If you have 2-3 hours per week to help veterans through Hire MI Vet, please contact Don Deatrick.