Yearly Archives: 2022

We had a full house when President Mark Ouimet gaveled the meeting to order. Tom Strode got things going with America the Beautiful. John Barrie’s Inspiration urged us to see ourselves as unique and valuable, citing quotes from Buckminister Fuller and Sister Teresa. Shelley MacMillan shared a very beautiful musical rendition of “Something Told the […]

Sadly, Rotarian Bob Foster passed away on November 16, 2022. Bob joined our club in 1974. His sponsors were Chris McKenny, John Eman, Bruce Benner, and Jim Pilcher. He served as Club President in 1996 – 1997. He was a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a Distinguished Service Award recipient. Bob’s wife Terry has been […]

Here’s an opportunity to support our friends at Chelsea Rotary with a fun night out in Chelsea! Proceeds benefit Chelsea Rotary Club’s scholarship program. We hear Culver’s may be giving out free ice cream!  $25 per ticket on Eventbrite.

The Board of Director’s Meeting was held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. On the final day of the month of October our club had 229 Active Members. Attendance for October’s four meetings was 28% (up 2% from last month). Average attendance at each meeting was 65 members and 11 guests. Our Engagement Ratio for the […]

On November 9, 2022 Norman Herbert and Mark Foster gave a presentation on the basis and uses of the Ann Arbor Rotary Endowment, its contribution to our Club’s work in community service, and its investment history. Click here to view the presentation on the Endowment and Community Service. Click here to view the presentation notes […]

RCAA Weekly Club Meeting, November 9, 2022 The Nominating Committee for 2022 is pleased to present the following slate to the membership of the RCAA. Joyce Hunter, President-Elect Kathy Waugh, Secretary Cyril White, Director of Club Service Rob Shiff, Director of Community Service Barbara Niess-May, Director of Youth Development The Nominating Committee for 2022 includes […]

Our meeting was called to order at 12:30 as President Mark rang the bell! Tom Strode’s playing of our National Anthem was a most appropriate Patriotic Song with perfect timing, the day after Election Day! Barbara Niess-May provided our inspirational message today, but not after a hearty congratulations sent to our member, and now State […]

On Saturday, November 5, 13 members of the RCAA attended the Gala. Attendees were treated to an excellent strolling dinner with a choice of Italian, Mexican, Indian or Chinese cuisine. The program included a celebratory address by District Foundation Chair, Ashish Sarkar as well as District Awards. Past RI President Barry Rassin gave an interesting […]

Thank you to all for your generous contributions to End Polio during the month of October. The below lists are current as of October 31, 2022. Updates for further contributions will continue to be reported. Polio Plus Society ( a pledge of $100.00 per year every year until Polio is eradicated) Rosemarie Rowney Barbara Eichmuller […]

On Saturday, November 5, a total of 200 eager volunteers, hosted by the three Ann Arbor Rotary Clubs, gathered in the Pioneer High School cafeteria to assemble packets of dry ingredients for 32,000 “one-pot” meals. Their work was completed in about 90 minutes of intense, exciting, and fun activity. One-third of the packets will be […]