Yearly Archives: 2024

At the meeting of the Club’s Membership Committee on March 12, we decided to pursue consideration of a category of Corporate Memberships. The next step is to assemble an ad hoc committee. If you would like to be a part of this effort, please contact Doug Ziesemer (dfziesemer@aol.com) or John White (john.white@a2rotary.org). Thanks. For some […]

President Mark began the meeting with Ringing the Bell and Tom Strode led us in ‘America the Beautiful’ as our patriotic song of the day. Dennis Burke provided our inspirational message today which was focused on how much as always seem to be in a rush.  With some recent warmer temps, even the flowers are […]

The EAG organized a Recycling Bins event to gather plastic grocery bags, printer cartridges, and batteries. This event ended on February 28th. During the event, many grocery bags and printer cartridges were collected, as well as 35 pounds of batteries.

Due to the success of last fall’s Golf & Pickleball Outing (GPO), the Board at this week’s meeting approved additional funding to: Community Service Allocations – “Helping Kids Succeed” International Humanitarian Projects UofM Rotaract Spring Trip to Honduras New Member Projects VITA-Tax Prep for Low Income Additional Community Service Initiatives, such as the A2 Bicentennial […]

Following the tragedy of October 7th in Israel and the conflict since then in Gaza, the Tri-District Taking Action for Peace committee has been asking, “Can We Have a Conversation?”. The District 6380, 6400 & 6600 Taking Action for Peace Committee is excited to invite you to a Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) Zoom […]

Jim Miller, a dedicated Ann Arbor Rotarian for 38 years, passed away on February 16. A celebration of his life was held on February 27. Here’s a link to his obituary: https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/annarbor/name/james-miller-obituary?id=54414762 On the following day at our weekly luncheon meeting, John White and Roy More shared some thoughts about their fellow Rotarian. Here is […]

  The February 28, 2024 meeting opened on Zoom (33 members on zoom) and in person at the University of Michigan’s Anderson Room.  Zoom etiquette was provided by Sara Maddock . At 12:29, President Elect Joyce Hunter called the meeting to order in President Foster’s absence.  Tom Strode led us in “The Star-Spangled Banner”.  Inspiration […]

CONGRATULATIONS! Rotarians EAG Chair Nishta Bhatia and RCAA Director Ugur Cetin are selected as A2Zero Climate Change Ambassadors. The A2Zero Ambassadors is a highly competitive program requiring a deep commitment of time and energy. Ambassadors participate in consecutive weekly 12-session trainings exploring what it takes to equitably transition to a carbon neutral community. Ambassadors leave […]

Without the right tools, it’s difficult to get things done. There are 18 tools in the Climate Action Toolkit. Just select a couple to get started. The March 10 A2 Climate Change Teach-in will help you understand the tools. You don’t need to hit a homerun. You’ll feel great if you can hit a couple […]

RAISE YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS. Serve the community. Help address climate change. Promote Rotary service! Come to the Second Annual A2 Climate Teach-in on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 1:30-5:15 p.m. at Genesis (2309 Packard St.). Details regarding the Teach-in can be found on the website. [https://www.a2climateteachin.com/] Besides attending, you can volunteer to help. Wear your […]