Pattie Katcher

President Joyce called the meeting to order and our patriotic song today was America the Beautiful – sung by Matt Boylan with his acoustic guitar. Collyer Smith provided our inspirational message today about maintaining civility in difficult conversations.  Collyer shared six steps that he learned recently that could help us get through our next challenging […]

Our meeting today was called to order by President Joyce Hunter followed by Jody Tull leading us in our patriotic  song.   Today’s inspirational message was provided by Shelly McMillan and aligning with today’s speaker’s topic of poverty, Shelly offered several quotes by some of our country’s greatest leaders:  Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, […]

Our meeting today was called to order by President Joyce Hunter at 12 noon. Then, Jody Tull led us in our patriotic  song.   Today’s inspirational message, offered by Dennis Burke, touched on the great feats accomplished in our community, including the 80th anniversary of the Jonas Salk polio vaccine, announced here in Ann Arbor!  […]

After President Joyce rang the bell, those present rose and sang the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Our inspirational message today, from Victor Stoeffler, was in tune with the season.  Victor reminded us of the spirit of giving and that the concept of giving of oneself requires some level of generosity.  He offered a quote from the short […]

The meeting was called to order by President Joyce Hunter followed by Jody Tull leading us in our patriotic  song, ‘My Country ‘Tis of Thee’.  The inspirational message, offered by Ben Bolen, began with a moment of silence for all veterans who gave their lives in sacrifice, during this week of Veteran’s Day observances.  As […]

Our meeting was called to order today by President Joyce Hunter followed by our patriotic song, compliments of Jody Tull.  Rosemarie Rowney offered our inspirational message today which was tied to a topic that is near and dear to Rotary – polio eradication.  The challenge continues despite a 99% success rate of child vaccination around […]

Our meeting was called to order today by President Joyce Hunter and Rick Ingram led us in our patriotic song. Rosemarie Rowney provided our inspiration message today….the day marking 23 years since the tragedy of 9/11.  We likely all remember and can easily answer the questions ‘where were you’ and ‘what were you doing that […]

Our meeting was called to order today by President Joyce Hunter followed by our patriotic song, compliments of Rick Ingram.  Dave Keren offered our inspirational message today which was tied to our Rotary 4-way Test motto – specifically Is It the TRUTH?  It’s a simple question but one that is not always easy to answer.  […]

Former President Susan Froelich called our meeting to order today as she is filling in for President Joyce Hunter.  Thank you to Jody Tull who lead us in singing ‘America the Beautiful’ as our patriotic song.   Our inspirational message today was provided by Dennis Burke who spoke about a powerful 1964 University of Michigan commencement […]

President Mark Foster started the meeting with the customary Ringing of the Bell.  Our Patriotic Song today is ‘My Country Tis of Thee’, accompanied by Rick Ingram. Don Deatrick provided our inspirational message today and in line with today’s speaker (A2 Thrift Shop) spoke of the value of compassion and generosity when a community comes […]