Yearly Archives: 2020

Our member Lauren Heinonen, Director of Public Image, will be the speaker of Grosse Pointe Rotary Club‘s Zoom meeting during the evening of Wednesday, August 19th. She will be speaking on her experiences joining and being a member of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, what keeps her in Rotary, and how to attract young […]

Ashish Sarkar, a Past President and Member of Rotary Club of Ann Arbor since 2003, has been elected to serve a three year term on the International Board of Directors for Rotary Action Group for Peace. The Rotary Action Group for Peace serves as resource to Rotarians, Rotary Clubs and Rotary Districts by supporting the […]

Last fall, the Rotaractors raised more than $3000 from Rent-A-Rotaractor to support their spring trip to Honduras and other service projects. Spring and summer saw Rent-A-Rotaractor resume as “shelter in place” began to be relaxed. Soon fall will be here again. Need help with your fall cleanup? Do you have other projects that could use […]

Dear Fellow Rotarians, Thank you so much for your participation in the 2020 Annual Rotary Membership Survey.  Your input was crucial, particularly during these challenging times. Insights from the data will shape the future of The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor. Please see the full survey results here. Thank you again for your time and […]

“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are” – Benjamin Franklin

The Public Image Committee’s job is to share the good works of our club and of Rotary with both our own members and with the greater public. These jobs directly relate to our public image, so can you help share with the world what we do? Paparazzi. Take photos at club meetings and events with […]

Jennifer E. Jones, a member of Windsor Roseland Rotary Club since 1997 was nominated for Rotary International President for 2022-2023. She will be  the first female President of this 115 year old service organization, by far the largest in the world. Jennifer has held many important positions at all levels of Rotary. She was the […]

At 12:30, President Joanne Pierson rang the bell to start the official meeting. President Joanne introduced Joan Knoertzer on the piano, who led the members  with a patriotic song. (Click here for your listening pleasure.) Amy Goodman provided the Inspirational message with a communiqué from Mitch Albom. Steve Pierce took us on a walk with […]

We sadly announce the passing of past member Barbara Debrodt. She joined Rotary with us in 2000, sponsored by Scott Westerman and Libby Hines. She was a regular attendee at our luncheon meetings and a delightful person to have at your table. Barbara was a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and resigned in 2016 for health reasons. […]

The following presentation was given by member Arthur Williams during our club’s meeting on August 29th, 2020. Good afternoon President Joanne and my fellow Rotarians, it is my pleasure and honor to speak with you on the passing of three iconic civil rights leaders. Representative John Robert Lewis; Reverend C. T. Vivian, and Joseph Lowery. […]