Lunch-time speaker

Join us for a special Rotary luncheon at the Ford Library on North Campus, featuring a presentation by presidential scholar Gleaves Whitney, followed by a private tour of the Library. PLEASE NOTE: We will not be meeting at the Anderson Room on November 4th. This offsite meeting replaces our usual lunch meeting. Attendees will select […]

The Community Action Network (CAN) is one of 14 Washtenaw County nonprofit organizations selected by the RCAA Community Allocations Committee for grant funding in 2026. The grant monies are available from the funds raised at the Golf & Entertainment Outing (GEO) held at Barton Hills Country Club in September 2025. On Wednesday, October 14th, Derrick […]

The meeting began with a patriotic song and the four-way test, followed by an inspirational poem by Barbara about the power of saying hello. President Dawn welcomed guests, including Nate and Marianne Shiff, who were introduced by Rob, and Ed Snyder, introduced by Roy. The meeting acknowledged birthdays, anniversaries, and long-term Rotary member anniversaries. Club […]

A good crowd turned out for Wednesday’s lunch meeting, and when President Joyce rang the bell promptly at 12:30 pm, we all rose to sing a patriotic song. Joyce then called on past president John Ackenhusen to give a short remembrance of Rob Northrop, who recent passed away. We then observed a moment of silence […]

The Program Committee has been hard at work filling the dates between now and the end of the calendar year. Combining that listing with dates for known Club and District events, you can click here for a printout. Results from our club’s most recent Member Survey indicated that at least 3/4 of the respondents said […]

Warde Manuel, University of Michigan Athletic Director, will discuss the challenges of maintaining athletic competition during a pandemic, and the impacts on the students, the program and broader community. Warde J. Manuel was named Michigan’s Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics on January 29, 2016. His five-year appointment became effective on March 14. Manuel’s return […]

Jimena Loveluck, Washtenaw County Health Officer, will provide a presentation on the local COVID-19 public health response, planning and preparations for the coming fall and winter, as well as the broader public health implications of this pandemic.  This will include an overview of the role of the Washtenaw County Health Department in a public health emergency.  […]