Barbara Eichmuller

John Greden (Sponsors Bob Mull and Ingrid Sheldon) John is originally a Minnesota guy graduating from Rollingstone High School, attending St. Mary’s University in Winona before transferring to the University of Minnesota for undergraduate work and his Medical Degree.  He interned in pediatrics at UCLA but returned to Minneapolis for his first year of psychiatry […]

Louis Thomas “Tom” Conlin of Ann Arbor, Michigan, a devoted family man, lifelong champion of his hometown community, and a pioneering travel entrepreneur passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born October 30, 1933, Tom was a proud fourth-generation Ann Arborite who deeply loved the history and heritage of the city he called home throughout his […]

President-elect Roy More held a “Member Trivia Quiz” at our March 18 meeting. Here were the “hints”. 1 Has been in Ann Arbor for over 40 years but is not from here 2 Is a past president of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor 3 Likes Angel’s Envy bourbon 4 Has written a book 5 […]

Wednesday’s meeting was called to order by President-Elect Roy More while President Dawn is away. The first order of business was the patriotic song “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” accompanied by Jody Tull. Jennifer Richard shared an inspiration about service and how we can light the path for others. Song leader, Joanne Pierson, lead us […]

Joan Knoertzer, or Joanie, as her friends called her, was born August 1, 1938, in Detroit. Her parents, Wilmer and Mildred, made sure she had a good Catholic schooling with emphasis on books and music. Those two passions would engage her throughout her life. Joan graduated from the University of Michigan in 1960 with a […]

By Ed Wier The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program (https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/rotary-youth-leadership-awards), also known as RYLA, is Rotary’s leadership training program for young people. RYLA is a weekend camp experience and leadership conference for young people ages 14-18. Students are given opportunities to develop leadership skills, learn about Rotary, and create service projects centered on Rotary’s Causes […]

President Dawn rang the bell at 12:30 pm and we sang one of our favorite patriotic songs “America the Beautiful” accompanied by Jody Tull at the piano. Ramon Harris led our inspiration. He began with “in a time when most conversations happen through screens and comments, Rotary still does something wonderfully old-fashioned. We all sit […]

Before COVID, our club conducted an annual survey of the membership early in the new calendar year. The results provided the Board with information and recommendations that supported program planning and budgeting for the upcoming Rotary year. Enthusiastic new Rotarian Rona Hu has connected us with a graduate-level, semester-long class offered through the U-M’s Institute […]

Eric Keller (Sponsors: Mark Ouimet and Carolyn Hiatt) Eric first moved to Ann Arbor in the 2000s. Having spent his entire life as a Michigander, he has established strong connections throughout both the region and the state. These deep roots have shaped his commitment to local and statewide initiatives. Eric currently serves as the Director […]

Suzanne Armstrong Beutler was born in Cincinnati on October 23, 1930, to Robert Morrell Armstrong and Marguerite (Pierson) Armstrong. She joined the saints in eternal life on January 26, 2026.  Following a happy childhood and two years of college, Suzanne—or Sue as she was universally called–was wed to Robert Ellsworth Ireland in 1950; two boys […]