Yearly Archives: 2019

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.

The 2018 – 2019 school year ended Friday, June 14th, in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Rotary members who served as readers and tutors this year can sit back, put their feet up, and bask in the satisfaction of a job well done. The program has grown significantly this year with 26 Rotarians involved, up 90% from the […]

You are all invited to come to Gallup Park for a Rotary Picnic! Come and bring the family and kids! WHEN: Sunday, June 23rd 2019 from 4 PM to 7 PM WHERE: Near the Universal Access Playground at the picnic pavilion called the “Fast Shelter” BRING: A dish for 6 people to put on the […]

With President Greg’s ringing of the Rotary bell, all stood to proclaim “God Bless America” to the accompaniment of Tom Strode’s and Deanna Relyea’s wonderful piano. Steve Pierce came to the podium to give a stirring Inspiration, complete with many quotes by leaders having to do with the environment, politics, and on developing (and maintaining) […]

Rotarians at Glacier Hills are thrilled to welcome Howard Bond, fine art photographer, as their guest speaker this coming Friday, June 21 at 10:00am. Mr. Bond traveled ten countries in search of subjects which resulted in the release of 22 portfolios between 1974 and 2005 reflecting his extensive travels. Bond’s work culminated in his release […]

Rotarians gathered on Friday, June 14th at the site of the VA Ann Arbor Fisher House for a Groundbreaking Ceremony. Over $5.5 million has been raised so far, with members of RCAA helping through donating their time, leadership, and monetary contributions. (Click here for many more photos.)  

The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor’s Community Allocations Committee welcomed over 50 Rotarians and guests to Gladwin Farms on Monday afternoon, June 10, 2019 to celebrate the work of local non-profit organizations in the area and thank them for their service in our community. Recipients of recent Rotary grants shared their mission and project details […]

The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor wished Al Storey a heartfelt Happy Birthday today, just three days shy of his 98th. Never hesitant to break out in song, the club delivered a rousing “Happy Birthday” in ovation and happily shared in his delicious birthday cake. Al has been a member of the Rotary Club of […]