Monthly Archives: August 2018

The Rotary bell rang from somewhere; probably from a guard tower as it seemed like roll call at Stalag 17. President Greg, left arm cradled in a sling, struck a dramatic pose. With his sports jacket draped rakishly, he peered at our motley assembly much like Preminger from the stoop of his commandant’s hut. He […]

Website Survey Still Open: Each member should have a received an email inviting participation in a survey about our new website, www.a2rotary.org. Please pardon the obvious mistake in the greeting (we are new at this software). You will find the survey itself works well in giving you a chance to share your thoughts, concerns and […]

Joan Knoertzer’s lovely piano prelude wafted members and guests gently toward the business at hand. A ring of the Rotary bell by President Emeritus John Ackenhusen, who looked remarkably relaxed from his several weeks of freedom, signaled the meeting’s commencement. James Corey came forward and delivered a cogent Inspiration, opening with a quote from acclaimed […]

Dear Rotarians, August 25 is the deadline for articles, and photos as attachments, for the September issue of the District 6380 newsletter. Looking forward to hearing about your accomplishments, plans for the future, membership ideas, fundraising ideas and fundraisers other Rotarians can attend and support. Linda May lindamay@ameritech.net landline 586-791-8116

Rotary Board Considering Management Firm for Administrative & Financial Support by John Ackenhusen In case you haven’t heard, our beloved Club Administrator John White has announced his plans to retire.  Acknowledging the important role of the Administrator and the fact that for our size Club to function effectively at all times, it was determined important […]

Weekly Meeting Statistics: A total of 83 members learned about chronic pain from Dr. Daniel Clauw. We also had one visiting Rotarian (B. Yawson of Ann Arbor North) and eight guests. No committee meetings were held in conjunction with the luncheon. Makeup Cards for Roving Rotarians: Karen Kerry (Jackson Breakfast on August 7). She told […]

Summary of the Board of Director’s Meeting August 15, 2018   From the desk of Barbara Eichmuller, Club Secretary     The Board of Director’s Meeting was held Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the United Way Building. Past President John presided on behalf of President Greg who recently had shoulder surgery. He called the meeting to […]

Member Directory Update Thanks to all who submitted updates to their contact information. A new printed directory will be coming soon. We will be updating our photos during the fall as we make the switchover to DACdb (www.DACdb.com). As always, please remember that use of the contact information of Rotarians for any non-Rotary purpose, e.g., […]

Each summer, Rotary Club of Ann Arbor provides a grant of up to $5,000 to a local non-profit for a project that incorporates Rotary volunteers in its execution.  The program is selected from proposals submitted to the Community Allocations Committee.  Our grant is then submitted for a 50% match from Rotary District 6380. This year, […]

Project in cooperation with a club in India Our IHPC was contacted by the incoming president of Rotary Club of Madras East, Chennai, India regarding a project for improving a school for girls with dyslexia.  This club has led numerous global grants and anticipates an additional three Global Grants this year which the club has […]