Dodging raindrops, 43 water-repellant Rotarians and their 10 guests, along with eight dry Zoomers enjoyed today’s weekly Rotary Club meeting. President Roy More struck the bell to begin the meeting and led us in reciting the 4-Way Test. He then cued pianist extraordinaire Jody Tull de Salis who accompanied the Club in My Country ’Tis […]

RCAA 2026 Nominating Committee Updates The RCAA nominating committee, Barbara Eichmuller, Susan Froelich, Dawn Johnson (Chair), Roy More, Rob Shiff, and Kathy Waugh met at the beginning of August to discuss recruitment for the open leadership and board positions beginning July 2, 2027. We are recruiting for the following positions: • President Elect 2027-2028 (President […]

Margaret Needham and Randle Kado, this year’s co-Presidents of the Rotaract Club, staffed a table at Festifall last Wednesday afternoon to “put out the word” about Rotaract to new students. There was great interest in learning more about Rotaract, and an in-depth presentation will be made at the Rotaract Club’s first meeting.

Katherine “Kat” Forsythe, 78, of Ann Arbor, MI, stepped bravely and peacefully into the energy of the universe on August 22, surrounded by family and friends. Kat was born April 21, 1948 in Ferndale, MI, to Dorothy and Carl Forsythe, who gave her a happy childhood punctuated with some of her favorite lifetime memories: summers […]

On a beautiful summer day during the final week before students returned, the meeting opened with “America the Beautiful,” accompanied by Rick Ingram. Victor Stoeffler then emphasized the importance of supporting children’s needs, including having their own clothing and the opportunity to choose items they like. Song leader Ingrid followed by leading the group in […]

Resurrecting a prior program practice, Club President Roy has been ending programs with a quote of the week. Here are the most recent ones for your reflection. 7/1/26 “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change […]

Weekly programs have included quizes about Club members and their personal backgrounds that some may not know about. Here are the ones since we last posted. Prior ones are reported here. : From July 1, 2026 Has a background in healthcare administration Likes yoga Is not from Michigan but has family here Has a BA […]

The time is nigh! Get ready to make a difference while having the time of your life! On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is turning Barton Hills Country Club into the ultimate playground for golfers, foodies, auction lovers, and fun-seekers who love making a difference in the community in which […]

Greg Gaylor (Sponsor: Leo Shedden) Greg is originally from Roscommon, Michigan—a place many of us recognize as an I-75 gateway to “up north,” surrounded by trees. Rotary service runs deep in Greg’s family: His great-grandfather was one of the founders of the Roscommon Rotary Club. His grandfather served as president of the club. His father […]

Roger W. “Rog” Fraser of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on July 9, at the age of 80. Roger lived a life defined by service – to his country, to the communities he led, and most of all to the people he loved. A US Army veteran, he went on to build a remarkable 42-plus […]