John White

On May 26, four Rotarians wearing their 2019 RCAA Golf Outing shirts participated in an event at the Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club. Our purpose was threefold; enjoy some Rotary fellowship, bring home some prizes, and promote awareness about our own Golf Outing on September 13. The first goal was achieved as we had […]

Have you received the April issue of the Rotary Magazine? The cover announces Rotary’s adoption of The Environment as its seventh Area of Focus. If your answer is “Yes,” the question becomes, “Have you read it?” RI President Holger Knaack kicks off this issue with a relevant column mentioning Earth Day. A four-page article on […]

Here’s a quiz for World Rotaract Week: Most of us know that Rotaract is sort of a “junior version” of Rotary aimed at 18-30-year-olds and that our club sponsors an energetic Rotaract Club at the University of Michigan. What you may not know is: 1: Where does the name “Rotaract” come from? 2: When was […]

Don’t have time to study your entire Rotary magazine each month? Here’s a few tidbits that may be of interest: 1. Featured articles that include a conversation with RIPE Shekhar Mehta, music behind bars, inadequate sanitation in rural communities, and a engaging collection of “What’s it Like” stories 2. A two-page splash about the Rotary […]

International Women’s Day  is Thursday, March 8 Now, more than ever, there’s a strong call-to-action to press forward and progress gender parity. There’s a strong call to #PressforProgress motivating and uniting friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive.” Rotary International is on board with a celebration at the World Bank […]

With the help of the Membership Committee, we now have a list of several dozen specific “bite-size” jobs that could be undertaken by individual members. The objective of this effort is to increase membership engagement and expand the work that we do. None of these opportunities require major time commitments, large scale coordination or exceptionally […]

Did you know that a personal My Rotary account is the welcome mat and gateway to the vast world of Rotary’s on-line resources like Club Central, Brand Center, Learning Center, Showcase, Ideas, Groups, Official Directory and more? Did you know that it is also the place to go to update your personal information and learn […]

At the February 21 meeting, the Board of Directors approved thirteen new members, including Lori Athey, Kati Bauer, Lauren Heinonen, Heather Kendrick, Kate Lewis, Fernando Ortiz, Darlene Sosenko, Carolina Typaldo and Karen Wasco. Also included in the class are Toni Gupta and Greg Holcombe (previously approved by the board). In addition, the board reinstated Karen […]

Rotary’s strategic plan provides the framework for our future, ensuring that we continue to be known as a respected, dynamic organization that advances communities worldwide. The strategic plan evolves with the aspirations of Rotarians. It is shaped by regular input from members through surveys, focus groups, committees, and meetings, so it can continue to help […]

On Sunday, January 14, RI President-elect Barry Rassin laid out his vision for the future of the organization, calling on leaders to work for a sustainable future and to inspire Rotarians and the community at large. He was speaking to incoming district governors at Rotary’s International Assembly in San Diego.