Yearly Archives: 2020

Last week we queried “Are We the Best?”  This week, there is no question, only a statement of fact!  The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is the best Education/Youth Services Non-Profit in Washtenaw County!  When totaling our hours of giving back through volunteerism and our financial support, the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor’s true impact […]

From RI’s Membership Minute newsletter for February 2020: “Rotary is proud to be working with Toastmasters International, a leading international educational organization that helps its members become more effective speakers, communicators, and leaders. This new collaboration is designed to enhance your membership experience, as well as help you expand your network, develop your leadership and […]

Mark your calendars!  The 18th Annual Rotary Club of Ann Arbor’s Golf and Tennis Outing will be taking place on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.  This is a switch from our usual date to the Tuesday after Labor Day.   The GTO Committee is also very excited to announce a venue change for this year’s GTO.  We […]

Thanks to all for the work you do to make our meetings run smoothly!  Please see the attached AV schedule. 2020 AV Schedule ver 11 Feb 15   

The Board of Director’s Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 19 at the United Way Building. Club membership on January 31 was 280 Active members, plus six Honorary members and six Inactive Emeriti. Attendance for the month’s four meetings was 36%. Average attendance at each meeting was 102 members plus 12 others. Our Engagement Ratio […]

President Elect Joanne Pierson rang the bell at 12:25 and led the members in singing our opening Patriotic Song. Barbara Niess-May provided the Inspirational message in honor of Black History Month and our speaker for the day. She presented a quote from Claudette Colvin regarding “Justice.” Claudette Colvin is an activist who was a pioneer […]

Click here to read a review of the forthcoming Netflix documentary about Ted Kaczynski written by our own past president, Greg Stejskal, and to view the trailer.

On Sunday, February 16, Roving Rotarian John White attended the Arts & Crafts Festival conducted by the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva Islands near Fort Myers FL. The club was formed in 1979 and now has 69 members. Despite their relatively small size, they are now hosting their 37th annual festival. They consider it one of […]

Rotary Club of Ann Arbor has partnered with Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor to sponsor Touch A Truck on the morning of Saturday, May 16 at Ypsilanti High School Parking Lot. RCAA and Kiwanis are in charge of organization and implementation, so WE NEED VOLUNTEERS NOW. Tasks include: Contacting businesses and agencies to bring trucks (we […]

Club President Rosemarie Rowney welcomed everyone back to our old home, the Michigan Union, and led the members in singing the national anthem. Beth Fitzsimmons provided the inspiration for the day.  She suggested with Valentine’s Day coming, it’s a good day to think about our test: Will it build goodwill and better friendships?  She encouraged […]