Yearly Archives: 2020

President Schlissel’s decision to cancel all large gatherings on campus led the University Musical Society, and the School of Music Theatre & Dance, to cancel performances through the end of the spring semester. However, if you are a fan of classical music, all is not lost. Try out the Berlin Philharmonic Digital Concert Hall: full […]

See below the “meeting” that we had on Wednesday. March 18th, 2020. Check your inbox for the full interactive version!

Perry Sampson, our now-cancelled speaker on March 25, has come up with a substitute for the NCAA Tournament to stoke your competitive urges: THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN “WEATHERDANCE” OFFERS A REPLACEMENT FOR “THE DANCE” Sadly, the NCAA has canceled the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Nonetheless, thanks to the Department of Climate and Space […]

Dear Fellow Rotarian,The COVID-19 coronavirus is affecting every aspect of our lives in real time, and this puts Rotarians in an unfamiliar place. As People of Action, we are most comfortable when we are fully engaged in the world – moving freely, meeting openly, and offering helping hands. These are very difficult times for people […]

Rotary: we need your help! Due to the closing of schools, the suspension of our Rotary lunch meetings, and general social distancing recommendations, we will not have the opportunity to make in-person contributions to the Rotary Fighting Hunger Drive nor to drop off food donations at local schools. But this drive is critical to feeding […]

Len Stenger, Past President 2012-13, passed March 14, 2020 at home. He was 76. Len was a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and received the Club’s highest honor, a Distinguished Service Award. Len and his wife, Lois, often spoke of taking part in National Immunization Day (NID) trip – recalling how they gave two drops of […]

A total of 76 Rotarians and two guests chose to spend their lunchtime welcoming four of our five new members. Dayna Roe, the remaining inductee, was unable to attend. She works at Glacier Hills and employees cannot attend outside gatherings of over 25 persons.

During a recent presentation at a Rotary lunch meeting, President Greg Stejskal told us about his experience as an FBI Agent and the case of the Unabomber Ted Kaczynski. If you are looking to learn more about this case, especially as we are encouraged to stay home, there is a Netflix documentary available for your […]

President Rosemarie Rowney rang the bell at 12:28 and led the members in singing our National Anthem. Marlena Studer provided the Inspirational message in honor of our new members. She spoke of living the pledge of service above self. Following the inspiration, Don Duquette led everyone with the uplifting songs “Happy Days are Here Again” […]

Last updated 12 Jun 2020 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Fellow Rotarians,   Every day the world surprises us!  There is so much change around us globally, in our nation, in Ann Arbor and in our homes.  And the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is no exception to the rule:  change is the only constant.   Our […]