Monthly Archives: June 2019

President Greg opened his final meeting as president with a wallop of the Rotary bell. All stood to sing “God Bless America,” then Barbara Eichmuller stepped to the podium. Her Inspiration centered on freedom and resilience, which she emphasized with a quote by Nelson Mandela: “No one is born hating someone because of the color […]

Rotary Scouting Report (from John White): Lynn and I recently returned from a 3,500 mile driving trip to, around, and back from Colorado. Unfortunately, the times for club meetings along the way did not fit with my schedule but I did have a keen eye for other indications that Rotary is alive and well in various parts […]

Rotary played a big role in the formation of the United Nations: On June 24, 1945, delegates from 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter, establishing the world body as a means of saving “succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” The first U.N. General Assembly met in London on January 10, 1946. Read more […]

“Changing of the Guard” has several cultural references including the ceremony at Buckingham Palace in England where soldiers guarding the palace are replaced with pomp and circumstance at change of shift.  Another “Changing of the Guard” near and dear to American’s hearts is the symbolic and somber guard change at the Tomb of the Unknown […]

Come celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4th with your fellow Rotarians! We have 20 marchers so far and plenty of room for more. Please email Christie Bacon if you plan to join us: christielbacon@gmail.com. Our parade lineup position (as well as parade rules, waiver, etc.) will be posted on the Jaycee’s website by 6pm […]

Sixty Rotarians and guests enjoyed a picture perfect June Day for our Picnic in Gallup Park on June 23 from 4 to 7 pm. The BBQ from Satchel’s was delish…as were the potluck appetizers, salads and desserts brought by attendees. What fun we had just visiting with each other. Sorry more couldn’t make it! The […]

On Friday, June 21st, the fine art photographer Howard Bond addressed the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor at Glacier Hills on the history and technique of photography as an art form.  Behind Mr. Bond in the photo below are several examples of his exquisite work.  Mr. Bond’s work can be found in over 30 museums […]

President Greg rang the Rotary bell following Tom Strode’s beautiful piano prelude. Inspiration: Aleia MacDonald gave a stirring Inspiration centered on the work of United Way, and what it means here and in the cosmos. Emphasizing the philosophic and ‘can do’ spirit shared by Rotary and United Way, Aleia wove the Four Way Test throughout: […]

June 17, 2019 Dear Rotary Member: Thank you again for the opportunity to speak to the Rotarians on June 5, 2019. I appreciated being able to represent my organization, CCL, and describe HR 763, which we support, to your membership. On June 10th, I received a link to the Harpoon meeting notes that were posted […]

See below an update from RCAA member Mary Avrakotos on our Global Grant project in Sierra Leone.