Dan Romanchik

Spring was in the air as Rotarians gathered online and in-person for the March 2 meeting. By the time the meeting got underway, online attendance was up to about 40, and it would eventually hit 60. As usual, discussion in the Zoom portion of the meeting was quite eclectic. Topics included: the decline of bowling […]

ROTARY FIGHTS CHILD HUNGER! Spring Food Drive March 7–March 18, 2022 The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on demand for food resources in Washtenaw County. In the first six months of the pandemic child food insecurity in our community doubled; today the rate is decreasing, but still remains […]

During their February meeting the RCAA Board voted to allocate an additional $26,765 to RCAA service programs. The following programs will receive additional funding because the GTO event brought in a net of $54,765. Congratulations to the GTO Event Committee for 2021 and all the members and guests who supported it! Peace Conference Sponsorship $8,000; […]

The February 23, 2022 meeting opened on Zoom with social time.  Dawn Johnson provided Zoom etiquette guidelines to the virtual attendees. At 12:29, President Susan Froelich started the meeting by ringing the bell. Tom Strode led us in “America the Beautiful”.  Inspiration was provided by Dawn Johnson who read “Eagle Poem” by Joy Harjo, current […]

See below an interesting story by member Bob Mull, our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program lead: This is in the way of sharing what the world of tax preparation is like these days. My very first return was indicative of why we in Rotary support the VITA tax program. Here is the situation: Single […]

In 2018, with donations from two club members, RCAA created an award to be given annually to an individual who has demonstrated a long-term sustainable contribution to humanitarian efforts. This award celebrates the exceptional humanitarian service provided by Ann Arbor Rotarian Robert S. Northrup. Past Northrup Award Recipients include: April, 2018 Dr. Robert S. Northrup for […]

Past RCAA Board Member and President/CEO of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, Joyce Hunter, was interviewed recently on WEMU. She discussed the need for greater education and the personal importance of building and creating a new and better future. Listen to the interview or read the transcript here: https://www.wemu.org/post/washtenaw-united-building-brighter-future-through-understanding-local-black-history#stream/0  

The District 6380 Peace Committee will be hosting a District-wide Seminar relating to Gun Control, Gun Violence and Prevention as our contribution to the Pre-Conference events. “Taking Action for Peace” Conference slated for September 2022. This event is open to any and all Rotarians, family, friends as well as other Districts. Primary contact is Marcia […]

The diligent work of Rotary Club of Ann Arbor Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) inspired the District 6380. Current District 6380 Governor and CEEO Brenda K. “WooWoo” Tipton is proud to announce the official formation of a New District 6380 Supported DEI Committee. This committee will focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with regards to the presence […]

Fall cleanup projects are now a distant memory as winter settles in. But are you having a party or reception that needs staffing? Do you need house-sitting or pet-sitting while you head out of town to warmer climes? Do you have other projects that could use some willing hands? Consider using Rent-A-Rotaractor. Our undergraduate Rotarians […]