President Dawn Johnson called the meeting to order at 12:25 p.m. There were 76 members in attendance. Inspiration: Kristin Giant, the silent auction chair for GPO, shared insights about the practice of law, emphasizing that, “Law is the discipline of agreement.” She highlighted how this skill applies beyond legal practice to various aspects of life, […]
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The meeting was called to order at 12:25 pm by president Dawn Johnson. Kennan Robins’ inspiration stressed the value of family, friends, and action over plans. Marlena Studer and Steve Ragsdale led the group in Here Comes the Sun, followed by the introduction of guests and acknowledgement of Rotary anniversaries. Announcements: President Dawn announced the […]
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The meeting was called to order at 12:25 pm by President Dawn Johnson, and Chief Andre Anderson inspired 59 members and 16 guests by urging us to turn the impossible into the possible by shifting perspective. He stressed that the impossible is yesterday’s understanding of what we have already achieved. Believe! Announcements The District 6380 […]
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President Dawn Johnson called the first meeting of the new year to order at 12:25. Michelle Deatrick then spoke about the significance of the month of January in her inspiration. She referenced a poem by W.S. Merwin, highlighting themes of stillness and new beginnings. She encouraged us to look back on past events and ahead […]
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President Dawn called Ann Arbor Rotary’s final 2025 meeting to order at 12:25 p.m. 78 members were in attendance in the Anderson Room, along with 11 guests. 11 members attended the meeting via Zoom. Shelly McMillan shared inspirational quotes about the new year, including messages from Oprah Winfrey, JP Morgan, TS. Elliott, and Alfred Lloyd […]
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The meeting began with a patriotic song and the four-way test, followed by an inspirational poem by Barbara about the power of saying hello. President Dawn welcomed guests, including Nate and Marianne Shiff, who were introduced by Rob, and Ed Snyder, introduced by Roy. The meeting acknowledged birthdays, anniversaries, and long-term Rotary member anniversaries. Club […]
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After President Dawn rang the bell, Kristin Giant shared a poem about singing in the face of darkness. This was followed by Ingrid Sheldon discussing the current “super moon” and its significance before she led members in a rendition of Shine On Harvest Moon. Guests today included Tia, an exchange student from Denmark, introduced by […]
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The meeting was called to order at 12:25 by President Dawn Johnson. After the patriotic song and 4-Way Test, Shelly MacMillan gave the inspiration and led the singing of, “When You Wish Upon a Star.” The business portion of the meeting included the following announcements: GPO: With special recognition to Roy Moore’s long-standing participation and […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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