Yearly Archives: 2025

Pennies are on the way out. Nevertheless, our pennies can still help with polio eradication. It’s time to go through your jars, cans, and couch cushions and bring them to lunch on Wednesday. We will be set up to weigh your pennies, reward you with a “purple pinky*” and announce the results from the podium. […]

On the final day of the month our club had 203 Active Members, according to ClubRunner statistics. Attendance for August’s meetings was 33% (up 6% from last month). Average attendance at each meeting was 66 members and 13 guests. Our Engagement Ratio for the month was 55% (up 12% from last month). A discussion ensued […]

A glorious Indian summer day brought 62 Rotarians and guests to the Anderson Room, and 18 joined the weekly meeting via Zoom.   President Dawn Johnson rang the bell to start our meeting, and we joined her in reciting of the 4-way Test.  Pianist Jody Tull de Salis, razzle-dazzling us with her snazzy new birthday socks, […]

Painting the rock is a tradition on campus for many student organizations to leave their mark on campus and promote the work that they do. For the Rotaract Club specifically, this has been a tradition ever since we started out as a club! It is a great way for us to start each year on […]

Today’s meeting was called to order by President Dawn and Rick Ingram led us in our patriotic song.  The membership then proceeded to recite the 4-way test. We held a moment of silence for our beloved longtime member, Agnes Reading who passed away yesterday.  Our extraordinarily kind, funny, committed member and frequent writer of weekly […]

Agnes Gibson Pearson Reading died peacefully in her home on September 2nd, 2025. After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in early July, she elected to enter hospice care in mid-August. It was her wish to remain in her home. She is survived by her two children: Douglas Reading (Kellie Reading), Caroline Miller (Brad Miller), four grandchildren: […]

Let the bidding begin! Join the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor for an Exclusive Dual Auction Experience! This auction is online and accessible from anywhere! The auction includes many enticing items from special events to tons of sports memorabilia. START BIDDING HERE! Grand In-Person Auction Event: September 15, 2025 There are a few items that […]

The meeting was called to order at 12:25 by President Dawn Johnson. After reciting the Four-Way Test, we sang “America the Beautiful.” Greg Stejskal’s inspiration emphasized the importance of investigative journalism and a free press in democracy. He gave an example of a successful undercover steroid operation in the early 1990s, which was inspired by […]

In order to avoid Move-in-Day at the University of Michigan, the meeting was held at Cobblestone Farms. President Dawn Johnson called the meeting to order and after reciting the Four Way Test, Dennis Burke gave the inspiration. He reminded us about America’s values and community service and emphasized ethical behavior and environmental solutions. Marlena Studer, […]

President Dawn Johnson rang the bell to start today’s meeting and led the club in reciting the 4-Way Test.  Pianist and choral leader Richard Ingram led us in singing My Country ’Tis of Thee, and Carolyn Hiatt encouraged each of us to share our time, energy and expertise with others.  She encouraged us to share […]