Monthly Archives: July 2022

“The motive power of Rotary is friendship,” said Paul Harris in his address to the Rotary Convention in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1922. His remarks were greeted with a round of applause – and were endorsed 100 years later by the current members of Rotary. That is the opening paragraph of the article synopsizing the key […]

The Taking Action for Peace Conference Planning Committee invites you to join us for a PRE-CONFERENCE event: The International Arts and Peace Festival on Saturday, August 6 at 2:00pm at the Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens located in Heritage Park, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI 48180. The Festival is a one-day community event dedicated to […]

As the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor’s past Presidents Maurita Holland and Jim Irwin would say, “It’s a GREAT day to be a Rotarian.” Today’s meeting was chock-a-block full of good friends, conversation, learning, and camaraderie. Past President Greg Stejskal rang the bell to begin our meeting, which signaled Tom Strode, our bow-tied pianist extraordinaire, […]

The Board of Director’s Meeting was held on Wednesday, July 20. On the final day of the month our club had 217 Active Members, plus eleven Inactive Emeriti. Attendance for the month’s four meetings was 29% (equal to last month). Average attendance at each meeting was 70 members and 8 guests. Average in person attendance […]

Thanks to John Sepp for organizing a last-minute addition to the non-profit block of Art Fair exhibits.  RCAA’s table offered brochures and an opportunity to join our newsletter mailing list to learn more about our Club.  Thanks also to volunteers Lauren Heinonen, Carolyn Hiatt, Don Deatrick, Marlena Studer, Emily Olson, Greg Campeau, Patty Katcher, Michael […]

Newly inaugurated President Mark Ouimet rang the opening bell at 12:30 on July 13. Tom Strode played the Star Spangled Banner. Pattie Katcher honored our speaker by talking about how much books have meant to her. Her favorite is Gift From the Sea, by Anne Morrow Lindberg.  Steve Pierce led us in singing Those Hazy […]

“The Membership Committee is considering renting a booth at the Art Fair this coming Thursday through Saturday July 21-23. If we can get enough Rotarians to staff the booth, we can hopefully proceed. This involves just saying hello to passers by, and talking to people who seem interested in our club. Also you may take […]

On a sunny Independence Day morning in Ann Arbor, a lively and patriotic group of Ann Arbor Rotarians gathered at the steps of Hill Auditorium to begin their march in the Ann Arbor Jaycee’s 4th of July Parade. As the procession began, club brochures and stickers were handed out to many children and adults alike, […]

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST-EVER SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW PARTY!   Friday, September 9th 5:00 – 7:00 pm beer, wine & light hors d’ouevres Hosted by the Golf & Tennis Outing (GTO) Auction Committee at the home of Agnes & Stephen Reading 161 Laurin Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Admission is $25 per person   REGISTER HERE   […]

President Susan Froelich’s term came to an end at the meeting on June 29, 2022 and Mark Oiumet assumed the mantle of leadership. Susan’s presidency was packed with activity and success on many different fronts. Read the full text of her remarks here.  The meeting opened with Tom Strode’s playing of The Star Spangled Banner. […]