Yearly Archives: 2017

The recently-published Ann Arbor Rotary Foundation brochure not only makes the case for giving to our foundation, but also details how to give. The brochure notes that our foundation has supported: A $1,000,000 universal access playground for children and their caregivers, located in Gallup Park, serving the greater Ann Arbor community $61,000 in community grants […]

Interact Day 2017 was held on November 11, 2017 at Rochester High School. This year Pioneer High School Interact Club was represented at the event by Ethan Mielock, Lena Lee, Lukas Johnson, and Amelia Costanzo. Rotary liaison Ed Wier also attended with the students. Unfortunately, Huron High Interacters were unable to attend this year. One […]

UPDATE 1/1/18: With donations from Rotarians and non-members we ended 2017 still short of the goal of raising $5000 from our club. Accordingly, Ian has generously extended the challenge grant end point. There is still time for you to support this project by sending your check to Ann Arbor Rotary Foundation with Ghana Orphanage on […]

On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Dick Marsh, president of the Churchill Society of Michigan, and Ann Arbor Rotarian started his talk by describing a dire situation for Great Britain: “The retreat from the Continent was a perilous time for Britain. The Germans were relentless. They were willing to throw everything into making the retreat as […]

The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor now has a YouTube channel! Click here to  go to the channel and click on the SUBSCRIBE button to receive email notices when new videos are added. Here are the two videos that are current on our channel: If you’ve taken video of a Rotary event or activity, email […]

Select Harpoon version: Harpoon for the Week of July 12, 2017 Wednesday’s Luncheon Meeting will be in the Michigan Union’s Anderson Room Celebration of Women in Rotary Coming Up Dues Due by July 15 Mike Shriberg, Ph.D. Regional Executive Director, National Wildlife Federation’s Great Lakes Regional Center The Great Lakes are at risk, with scientists […]

Select Harpoon version: Harpoon for the Week of July 5, 2017 Wednesday’s Luncheon Meeting will be in the Michigan Union’s Anderson Room Possible Spam email to Members A message with the subject line: “Rotary Club of Ann Arbor Member Notice” is not from Rotary. Please ignore or delete Dues Due by July 15 Notes from […]

Select Harpoon version: Harpoon for the Week of June 28, 2017 Wednesday’s Luncheon Meeting will be in the Michigan Union’s Anderson Room Succession of Leadership:  Witness Collyer Bid Farewell and John Ackenhusen Assume the Presidency 2017-2018 Dues Bills Coming Soon by email Golf & Tennis Outing Committee Still Seeking Volunteers Program: Early 20th-Century Jazz Music: America’s […]

Our own DOGS (Doers of Good Service) are planning a service project at Alpha House this spring! Doing odd jobs such as painting guest rooms, fixing up the playground and delivering/installing a new picnic table are all part of the days. A total of 10-12 volunteers (5 or 6 each day) are needed. Interested in […]

This year’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, Clinic had the most productive season to date. VITA stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. The VITA volunteer-driven program provides free tax preparation to low-income individuals and families, allowing them to receive the maximum refund possible, to meet their own pressing basic needs or save for the […]