By Mary Avrakotos In the highlands of Guatemala, a group of Mayan midwives works tirelessly, traveling to bring essential medical care to pregnant women in small remote rural communities. The absence of infrastructure like electricity and clean water makes safe home births difficult and poses challenges to childhood health and development. Guatemala has the highest […]
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By Leo Shedden One of the many ways that our Rotary Club helps kids succeed is our Rotary Readers and Tutors program. A few years ago I thought I would give tutoring a try, and it’s been a great experience. One that has been as rewarding for me as it has been for the students. […]
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by Ed Wier, Interact Committee Chair It was a wet morning, but spirits remained high among the Interact students (and Rotarians) manning the Ann Arbor Marathon Rotary aid station on Sunday, October 13. Students from from Pioneer High School Interact, Huron High School Interact, and Skyline High School Interact (sponsored by Ann Arbor Rotary North) […]
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The Ann Arbor Rotary Foundation is completely separate from The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. The monies from our club’s foundation make a significant contribution to the local community and beyond. As of Sept. 30, 2024, our Foundation’s total permanent assets topped $3M (see chart below): Investment strategy The Fund’s investment policy requires it to […]
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Remarks by Joanne Pierson at our October 30, 2024 meeting: Millie Mack Danielson, our beautiful, beloved Millie, passed from our world three weeks ago today in her home with her family at her side at the age of 101 years young! I want to thank Millie’s children for sharing their mother with us all especially […]
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Despite some confusion over the location of the gavel, the bell was rung at 12 noon, and we started the meeting by singing a patriotic song, and Dennis Burke’s inspiration reminded us that we are part of a number of communities, including the Ann Arbor community and the Rotary community. After recognizing Jody Tull as […]
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The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor’s first yoga retreat, on Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18, 2024 in The Kensington Hotel was a great success. The 50 attendees, mostly non-Rotarians, heard from and practiced with outstanding yoga teachers, including several physicians and health care providers. Attendees received advice on how to manage common conditions and diseases, […]
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A good crowd turned out for Wednesday’s lunch meeting, and when President Joyce rang the bell promptly at 12:30 pm, we all rose to sing a patriotic song. Joyce then called on past president John Ackenhusen to give a short remembrance of Rob Northrop, who recent passed away. We then observed a moment of silence […]
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The June 12, 2024 meeting opened on Zoom at 12:28 pm (23 members on zoom) and in person at the University of Michigan’s Anderson Room. The patriotic song was “America the Beautiful”. Steve Schramm provided today’s inspiration which related to today’s speaker and how joy can be brought into the workplace and how businesses need […]
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The April, 2024 meeting opened on Zoom (33 members on zoom) and in person at the University of Michigan’s Anderson Room. The meeting opened earlier than the scheduled 12:28 start time. The patriotic song was sung by club members and Shirlee Kipp provided the inspiration. Joanne Pierson led us in “Put A Little Love In […]
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