Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes for April 8, 2026: Neel Sukhatme, Dean University of Michigan Law School

President Dawn Johnson called the meeting to order at 12:25 p.m. There were 76 members in attendance. Inspiration: Kristin Giant, the silent auction chair for GPO, shared insights about the practice of law, emphasizing that, “Law is the discipline of agreement.” She highlighted how this skill applies beyond legal practice to various aspects of life, […]

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Meeting Notes for March 11, 2026

Today’s meeting was called to order by President Dawn and together we sang our patriotic song, My Country ‘Tis of Thee.  Then, we recited the 4-way test. Tom Millard provided our inspirational message which centered around music’s role in the human experience.  Tom provided multiple quotes from many great speakers and philosophers regarding the value […]

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Meeting Notes for March 4, 2026: Shoshannah Lenski, Executive Director, Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility

The meeting was called to order at 12:25 pm by president Dawn Johnson. Kennan Robins’ inspiration stressed the value of family, friends, and action over plans. Marlena Studer and Steve Ragsdale led the group in Here Comes the Sun, followed by the introduction of guests and acknowledgement of Rotary anniversaries. Announcements: President Dawn announced the […]

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Meeting Notes for January 28, 2026: David C. Miller – Michigan Medicine: Advancing Health to Serve Michigan and the World

President Dawn Johnson rang the Rotary bell to begin our meeting and pianist Jody Tull de Salis accompanied the club as we sang our national anthem.  President Dawn then led us in reciting the 4-Way Test.  Dennis Burke prepared us for our country’s upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by […]

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