Club News

The VITA Tax Clinic, operated by the United Way of Washtenaw County, just completed it first month of tax preparation.  January was a month dedicated to training our 90 plus volunteers, and we had our first live clinic on February 1.  For the month of February we had 2 shifts on Saturdays, and a single […]

President Rosemarie Rowney called our meeting to order at 12:26pm with an invitation to rise up and sing our Patriotic Song. She thanked those who served at the meeting, including John White and Danil Babushkin who served as greeters, John White who also took attendance, Marlena Studer who served as Reporter, Fred Beutler who took […]

During our Wednesday luncheon meeting on March 4th, 2020, Bob Buchanan presented Sue Beutler with our club’s Emeritus Award. Read his presentation below. President Rosemarie and fellow Rotarians; what an honor to present Dr. Suzanne Beutler with our Club’s Emeritus Award. Sue’s life has been one of service to others.  During World War II when […]

A total of 77 Rotarians and one Member-elect were enlightened and entertained by Rev. Faith Fowler’s presentation on her work in Detroit. We also had one Interactor and three guests but no Visiting Rotarians or makeup cards. Three members of the Social Committee met to work on details for our fabulous Spring Fling on May 17.

The Rotary Fights Summer Hunger Food Drive starts soon, running from March 9th – 20th. Todd Kephart will be collecting food, cash or checks (made out to Food Gatherers) immediately prior to the lunch meetings on the March 11th and 18th. All contributions over $25 will be matched by a donor   .

Award-winning humorist and singer/songwriter Mike Ball and his guitar led us in singing “Love Is Not Hard To Find” a song by a 15 year old girl from Lost Voices. She wrote the song several years ago and now it is sung often in Lost Voices settings and other other venues. Mike is headlining the […]

Last week we queried “Are We the Best?”  This week, there is no question, only a statement of fact!  The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is the best Education/Youth Services Non-Profit in Washtenaw County!  When totaling our hours of giving back through volunteerism and our financial support, the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor’s true impact […]

From RI’s Membership Minute newsletter for February 2020: “Rotary is proud to be working with Toastmasters International, a leading international educational organization that helps its members become more effective speakers, communicators, and leaders. This new collaboration is designed to enhance your membership experience, as well as help you expand your network, develop your leadership and […]

President Elect Joanne Pierson rang the bell at 12:25 and led the members in singing our opening Patriotic Song. Barbara Niess-May provided the Inspirational message in honor of Black History Month and our speaker for the day. She presented a quote from Claudette Colvin regarding “Justice.” Claudette Colvin is an activist who was a pioneer […]

Club President Rosemarie Rowney welcomed everyone back to our old home, the Michigan Union, and led the members in singing the national anthem. Beth Fitzsimmons provided the inspiration for the day.  She suggested with Valentine’s Day coming, it’s a good day to think about our test: Will it build goodwill and better friendships?  She encouraged […]