May is mental health awareness month. Unfortunately, there is stigma still attached to mental health issues. There is inspiration to be had when progress is made. However, much of it comes from the sad and true stories of those who have suffered most. On “Washtenaw United” this week, WEMU’s David Fair discusses mental health, addiction […]

Rotarians gathered at the Hands On Museum (aahom.org) on Earth Day to learn about a multitude of the engaging educational opportunities offered to local children to stimulate interest in our natural world.  Carol Knauss, Director of Operations, warmly welcomed our group and invited us to playfully experience the magic of Hands-on learning.  New members (Sue […]

In an article entitled, “Rotary Club Provides Impactful Experiences,” The University Record reviewed past president Joanne Pierson’s Rotary voyage from her introduction to the Club through her presidency. Click here for the article

When Fanfan Zheng joined our club last year, he immediately jumped in and started contributing to the club in many ways — including by joining our bowling team! Now, Fanfan, who “started to learn bowling with the Rotary bowling team in September, 2021” shared on Facebook that “6 months later, at my first individual bowling tournament […]

Deb Bolino, Head Coach, of the Honeybaked Girls Hockey Team was recently interviewed by WJR radio as her team won the State Championship and headed to Philadelphia to compete for a second National Championship. Listen here: Bolino’s team won the National Championship in 2021 but fell to the North Shore Vipers (MA) by a score […]

The University of Michigan Natural History Museum provided an enriching educational space for our new members to meet, mingle and get inspired about being Rotarians!  We enjoyed a docent-led tour that included a journey through four billion years of life on earth, a tour of Michigan’s geological history and coming face-to-face with Australopithecus sediba, a life-size sculptural […]

I am pleased to announce that Emily Olson has been hired to fill the position of Administrative/Financial Manager for RCAA. She will be working with outgoing Executive Director, Lori Walters, and RCAA volunteer leadership during the month of March for her initial training. Please find below, in her own words, a brief introduction to Emily, […]

Past RCAA Board Member and President/CEO of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, Joyce Hunter, was interviewed recently on WEMU. She discussed the need for greater education and the personal importance of building and creating a new and better future. Listen to the interview or read the transcript here: https://www.wemu.org/post/washtenaw-united-building-brighter-future-through-understanding-local-black-history#stream/0  

Al Storey Emeritus – 1/28/2015 It is my great honor and pleasure today to present Al Storey, club member since June of 1965, as our newest Emeritus member. As a fifty year Rotarian, past president of this club, and accomplished professional, Al represents all that is best about Rotary. Alfred W. Storey grew up in […]

The January issue of the Ann Arbor Observer is a hotbed of “Rotarians in the News.” Two of the principal articles highlight members Ron Slagell on Huron Valley Ambulance and Tim Marshall on the Bank of Ann Arbor. Beyond that, I found the names of nine other Club members. How many can you find? Contact […]