Club News

There was no gavel, just the blow of an almighty horn. President Greg was there, but nowhere to be seen. The Weber’s ballroom had transformed into a lush carpet of green, where redoubtable men and women scythed their way from field to field. Others, more confined, battled with sticks at close range in unforgiving rectangles. […]

Past President Collyer Smith wielded the gavel with the assurance of a true elder statesman. President Greg, enjoying a reunion at his alma mater, Nebraska, displayed his usual sagacity by appointing a seasoned delegate. Cheers went up; it was like Washington returning from retirement in 1798 to head American forces in the Quasi War. Pride […]

Dick Elwell!!!  See Attached Pictures!! From an unverified 4th hand source–Coach Elwell was overheard eclating:  I’m telling you: This is gonna be the year for Rotary Bowlers!!. Our Walk-On is making an immediate impact! And with our murderous row line-up of Emeritus Pete Wright, Spaulding Clark, Sara Maddock, Norman Herbert, Chuck Olson, and Susan Rossi, […]

Harpoon for the week of September 10, 2018 Weekly Meeting Statistics: A total of 107 members were stirred by Arlene Golembiewski’s dedication to Sierra Leone. It was our biggest turnout since the first two meetings at Weber’s. We were joined by three visiting Rotarians (Cheryl Farmer of Ypsilanti, ADG Anne Nauts of Chelsea and Stephanie […]

2026 Grants The Community Allocations Committee met on April 9 and recommended grant awards to 14 organizations as part of the Community Grants Program. All in all, we received 52 applications requesting over $252,000 in funding this year. Together, the grants listed below allocate a total of $63,000. 826michigan 826michigan’s Summer Writing Programs in Washtenaw […]

President Greg rang the Rotary bell, opening the luncheon meeting. Shelley MacMillan came to the podium and delivered a moving Inspiration replete with quotes from Noam Chomsky, Jimmy Dean, and Lemony Snickett. Jim Irwin then bounded up to lead us (first) in a spirited “Hail to the Victors” which, no doubt, conferred the appropriate oblations […]

The Rotary bell rang from somewhere; probably from a guard tower as it seemed like roll call at Stalag 17. President Greg, left arm cradled in a sling, struck a dramatic pose. With his sports jacket draped rakishly, he peered at our motley assembly much like Preminger from the stoop of his commandant’s hut. He […]

Joan Knoertzer’s lovely piano prelude wafted members and guests gently toward the business at hand. A ring of the Rotary bell by President Emeritus John Ackenhusen, who looked remarkably relaxed from his several weeks of freedom, signaled the meeting’s commencement. James Corey came forward and delivered a cogent Inspiration, opening with a quote from acclaimed […]

Dear Rotarians, August 25 is the deadline for articles, and photos as attachments, for the September issue of the District 6380 newsletter. Looking forward to hearing about your accomplishments, plans for the future, membership ideas, fundraising ideas and fundraisers other Rotarians can attend and support. Linda May lindamay@ameritech.net landline 586-791-8116

Rotary Board Considering Management Firm for Administrative & Financial Support by John Ackenhusen In case you haven’t heard, our beloved Club Administrator John White has announced his plans to retire.  Acknowledging the important role of the Administrator and the fact that for our size Club to function effectively at all times, it was determined important […]