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On November 10, as we were hearing from Dr. Ginny Creasman about the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, work was underway at Concordia University to set up the mobile version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall. The Moving Wall is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. After the opening ceremonies later […]

Long-time Rotarian Larry Eiler was awarded Honorary status by the Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club at their meeting on November 8. Here’s the writeup from their newsletter: “Larry and his late wife, Sandy, helped raise funds to start the Ronald McDonald House at CS Mott Children’s Hospital and would take homemade meals to the families staying […]

The Four-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943, but it had been around since 1932 when it was coined by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. This 24-word test for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide […]

October is the special season for our celebration of all that has been accomplished as we work towards the eradication of polio, and a focus on what still needs to be done. Usually we meet in person around this time, but this year we were forced to go back to Zoom so we were unable […]

    Rotary Road Waste Warriors were once again smiled upon by Señor sol for the State of Michigan Adopt-A-Highway fall trash pick up. Pictured above are members of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor and UM Rotaractors who joined forces on Saturday, October 2, to attack highway blight on I-94. The road waste warriors, […]

Covid-related legislation last year for tax year 2020 carved out a new break for taxpayers who donate to charity and claim the standard deduction.  Most taxpayers do take the standard deduction and in tax years prior to 2020 did not realize a tax benefit for their charitable donations.  The 2020 rules allowed up to $ […]

Pre-pandemic, in 2018, the Rotaractors raised more than $3000 from Rent-A-Rotaractor to support their spring trip to Honduras and other service projects. Last year saw a modified Rent-A-Rotaractor resume as “shelter in place” began to be relaxed. Now life  is returning to a more normal pace this fall. Wolverine football is back. A tinge of […]

(a personal note from Don Duquette…) Be a Rotary Mentor.  I’ve had several Rotaract mentees and I heartily recommend the experience.  Each relationship is different. Most of mine are considering a law career. (We’ll match you to your expertise and interest.)  We meet for lunch or coffee or for a walk about campus.  A couple […]

Ten sociable Rotarians met Saturday morning (August 14)  in person at the County Farm Park pavilion to chat and enjoy each other’s company.  Dan Romanchick brought homemade cookies and coffee.