Our Rotary Fighting Hunger Food Drive, in partnership with Food Gatherers, is chaired by Todd Kephart. Last year, Rotary raised $13,000 and food for 84,000 meals. This year’s goals were: $15,000 in cash and enough food for 90,000 meals. However, due to the closing of schools, the suspension of our Rotary lunch meetings, and general […]
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Bob Mull informed us that all VITA tax services at the United Way have been suspended as the building is closed until April 6th. Rotary volunteers will continue to complete all the tax returns that are in our system. They hope to resume services, but they have no definitive plans for how to do this […]
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On this past Wednesday’s Zoom meeting, we discussed ways that we can help the community during the novel coronavirus pandemic. It was mentioned that some members wanted to put out the “Thank You Healthcare Workers” signs that have been popping up around town. Here is some additional information (posted on NextDoor) from Susan Schmidt, who […]
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During a recent presentation at a Rotary lunch meeting, President Greg Stejskal told us about his experience as an FBI Agent and the case of the Unabomber Ted Kaczynski. If you are looking to learn more about this case, especially as we are encouraged to stay home, there is a Netflix documentary available for your […]
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Last updated 12 Jun 2020 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Fellow Rotarians, Every day the world surprises us! There is so much change around us globally, in our nation, in Ann Arbor and in our homes. And the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is no exception to the rule: change is the only constant. Our […]
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Our annual Rotary Fights Summer Hunger Food Drive kicks off on Monday, March 9th, and it made the news! Check out the article here: https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-arbor/2020/03/06/local-rotary-clubs-food-gatherers-to-kick-off-annual-food-drive-monday/
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The VITA Tax Clinic, operated by the United Way of Washtenaw County, just completed it first month of tax preparation. January was a month dedicated to training our 90 plus volunteers, and we had our first live clinic on February 1. For the month of February we had 2 shifts on Saturdays, and a single […]
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The Rotary Fights Summer Hunger Food Drive starts soon, running from March 9th – 20th. Todd Kephart will be collecting food, cash or checks (made out to Food Gatherers) immediately prior to the lunch meetings on the March 11th and 18th. All contributions over $25 will be matched by a donor .
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Last November, an energetic group of Ann Arbor Rotarians volunteered at the Girls on the Run 5K Event. We had a fantastic time helping the girls and their families have a great time! There are two upcoming opportunities for us to volunteer at this fantastic organization. At both events chairs will be available for our […]
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Watch the full meeting recording here Beautiful bright hallways greeted Rotarians as our Club returned to its traditional home in the Michigan Union. Many of us visited the newly renovated spaces and found them full of students making good use of the new meeting spaces for group study or camaraderie. Music by the Paul Keller […]
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