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Get Involved with Fellowships Rotary extends beyond the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor — we’re part of a global network of clubs and passionate people wanting to connect and do good. Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion or profession. Membership in a fellowship is open to any person who’s interested.  How […]

On July 28 the premeeting chatter included a brief update from John Barrie about our project installing solar panels in Guatemala. A longer presentation will be made in the Fall. President Susan rang the meeting into session and Tom Strode led off with The Star Spangled Banner. Larry Eiler, with enthusiasm and passion, told us […]

A Peace Pole is an internationally-recognized symbol of the hopes and dreams of the entire human family, standing vigil in silent prayer for peace on earth. Each Peace Pole bears the message May Peace Prevail on Earth in different languages on each of its four, six or eight sides. There are estimated over 250,000 Peace […]

Executive Director Lori Walters shut down the pre-meeting chatter at 12:30 with the regular reminders and turned the meeting over to President Joanne. This was her next-to-last meeting as President and she promoted herself to Queen, donning regal robes and a sparkly coronet which balked at cooperating. Tom Strode played the Star Spangled Banner. Ingrid […]

As usual, the June 16, 2021 Zoom meeting featured lots of good conversation, good music, and an interesting speaker. The hot topic of conversation during the social hour was the cicada invasion, with some noting that they have seen the long-hibernating insects, while others saying that they haven not seen any yet. Following the inspiration […]

President Joanne Pierson rang the opening bell at 12:25pm and turned the program over to Tom Strode, who played God Bless America. Kathy Waugh noted that music is important to communities as a whole. It has the power to heal and inspire. She cited two examples. Gabby Giffords was unable to speak after the attempt on […]

A lively discussion was ended by executive director Lori Walters at 12:25 pm. President Joanne rang the opening bell and looked to Tom Strode for the patriotic song, My Country ‘Tis of Thee. Bev Seiford read a piece that was shared by Susan Gray about how precious each of the 86,400 seconds we are granted […]

During the social hour before the meeting Bob Mull told us about the work of VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. This is an IRS sponsored program that offers free help in computing and filing tax returns for low income and disabled people. Bob has headed thee program in Washtenaw County for several years. He […]

Executive Director Lori called a halt to the social hour and made only one announcement: please refresh your ClubRunner if you are accessing it on a cell phone. Tom Strode played “My Country ’tis of Thee”. Shelley MacMillan combined our Inspiration and music. She referenced William James’ reflection that he was done with doing the […]

Executive Director Lori Walters interrupted the social chatter to start the meeting at 12:25pm. President Joanne rang the opening bell and turned to Tom Strode, who played God Bless America. Bob Buchanan pointed out another reason to wear your Rotary pin – it identifies you to other people and you might get a perk as […]