Yearly Archives: 2022

Prior to the December holidays, Rotary Clubs throughout Washtenaw County goal is to gift 100 personal hygiene kits to veterans at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. NEED: pocket combs, pocket size tissue and Classic Original ChapStick. Each kit will include a tooth brush, tooth paste, tooth floss package, Chap Stick, comb, tissue packet (small […]

On a sunny and 70-degree Wednesday, 50 Rotarians gathered in person and 40 via zoom to be part of today’s weekly Rotary meeting. President Mark rang the bell to begin our hybrid meeting, and Pianist Extraordinaire, Tom Strode, watched over by the guardian Beethoven bobble head, played our National Anthem. Shelley MacMillan presented a moving […]

Our meeting was called to order at 12:31 as President Mark rings the bell! Tom Strode played America the Beautiful as our patriotic song. Ryan Peterson provided our inspirational message about rivalry and competition which included some trivia regarding this weekend’s big game – UM vs MSU!  The rivalry between the two teams began in […]

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, Greg Stejskal was presented with the RCAA’s Distinguished Service Award.  He was also profiled in the Nebraska Alumni Magazine – Nebraska Quarterly about his illustrious career. He was presented the award by Special Agent Karen Kerry along with Special Agent Joanne Pierson.  Below is a transcript from the proceedings: “Agent […]

Coffee and Donuts. City Council Chambers. The new Environmental Action Group is sponsoring its first ACTION EVENT Tuesday, November 1, from 10 to 11. It is a drop-in Educational Opportunity with coffee and donuts. Come and learn about how you can do something to address our climate challenges and what our EAG is planning for […]

The Membership Committee is pleased to report that 24 Rotarians including 5 NEW members gathered at the Session Room on 10/27 from 5:00-7:00pm. It was a festive atmosphere as everyone made a special effort to meet our new members as well as chat with all the wonderful Rotarians in attendance. It was so much fun, […]

The Rotaract Club at the University of Michigan started up in 2000 and officially was chartered on January 18, 2005. It gets together each fall to celebrate its chartering by welcoming new students to membership. On October 20, nine new members were inducted at the annual Charter Dinner held at Ann Arbor’s Original Cottage Inn. Rotarians […]

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 Steve Pierce, Treasurer Cyril White, Director of Club Service Rob Shiff, Director of Community Service Barbara Niess-May, Director of Youth Development This slate will be presented to the membership at the […]

Ever wonder where Rotary Golf and Tennis Outing proceeds go? This one story represents many that put smiles on faces and give young people significant opportunities for new experiences and learning, to say nothing of fun. Special Days Camps’ mission is to provide a safe and memorable camping opportunity in a medically-supervised environment for children […]

Everyone was glad the meeting was on Zoom this chilly October 19. President Mark Ouimet invited Tom Strode to play our patriotic song, and he obliged with The Star Spangled Banner.  Rosemarie Rowney’s Inspiration echoed RI President Jennifer Jones’ campaign to encourage comfort and care towards not only our fellow Rotarians, but also everyone we […]