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The September 6, 2023 meeting opened on Zoom (29 members on zoom) and in person at the University of Michigan’s Anderson Room. At 12:32, President Foster called the meeting to order.  Tom Strode led us in “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”.  Inspiration was provided by Ryan Peterson who talked the transition into fall about embracing […]

The number four has long held significance in Rotary. “Four” example: the four founders, the Four-Way Test, the four-part Object of Rotary, and the four Avenues of Service (before Youth was recently added as the fifth). Did you know there are four principal ways for you to make an electronic connection with our esteemed organization? […]

A lot of people (not necessarily Rotarians) simply don’t know the proper conduct when the national anthem is played. According to the revised Flag Code passed in 1985 by the 99th Congress, the right hand over the heart is standard procedure for all Americans. When paying respect to the Flag of the United States of America […]

The August 16, 2023 meeting opened on Zoom (24 members on zoom) and in person at the University of Michigan’s Anderson Room. At 12:31, President Foster called the meeting to order.  Tom Strode led us in “America the Beautiful”. Inspiration was provided by Bob Buchanan who talked about the importance a smile.  Bob’s inspiration is […]

Please note that the Wednesday, August 23 Rotary meeting will be Zoom only due to the U-M student move-in activities.   Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 274-436-127 Click Here for Zoom Meeting Option to join by phone: (646) 558-8656

President Mark Foster welcomed everyone to today’s meeting and introduced our pianist extraordinaire Tom Strode who led us all in singing My Country ’Tis of Thee. Rotary history doubles as inspirational welcome Downs Herold came to the podium to teach us six important words to recall: rotary wheel… woodruff key… new coin. He noted that […]

“Drink to me only with your eyes” says an old song, but we at EAG have a sustainability version; “Drink to me with your reusable cup or bottle.” Ann Arbor is getting in on this act, exploring reusable food-ware. Imagine your hot cup of joe in a to-go cup. Done? Toss into one of many […]

by Don Duquette, on behalf of the Environmental Action Group Climate Change Diatribe – from the EAG Hello Rotary Friends. Generally, EAG takes an easy, fun-loving approach to our environmental messages. We seek to influence our members gently. Not too loud. Step by step. But perhaps the heat is getting to me. My self-control is […]

How are your gardens working out with so much of the country, including Michigan, hit with very dry or moderate drought conditions? To get started, mulch , mulch, and more mulch! Pull weeds that suck up water. Water occasionally but deeply. Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_Yo8SrHTjU

(by John White)  John White arrived at the podium at the June 21 luncheon wearing an apron, a hair net, and a packet of ingredients from last year’s food packing event. He quickly had everyone’s attention and offered attendees a chance to participate in a kickoff meeting to plan this year’s edition. The meeting will […]