Meeting Notes

The October 27, 2021 meeting opened on Zoom & in person with social time.  The Zoom time was spent discussing road construction in/around Ann Arbor. At 12:30, President Susan Froelich started the meeting by ringing the bell. Tom Strode led us in a “My Country Tis of Thee”.  Inspiration was provided by Eric Lipson who […]

Nearly 70 members attended this week’s Zoom meeting. The social hour discussion included the following topics: How to pronounce the name “Avrakotos.” End Polio Now and the “pints to polio fundraising event. Other assorted fundraising events. Rappelling down buildings. We also welcomed new member Spencer Symington to the club. Lori took control of the meeting […]

The Board of Director’s Meeting was held on Wednesday, October 20 via a Zoom/In-person Hybrid. The in-person portion of the group met at President Susan’s house. Club membership on September 30 was 241 Active members, plus five Honorary members and twelve Inactive Emeriti. Attendance for the month’s four meetings was 28%. Average attendance at each […]

Notes from October 13, 2021 Ann Arbor Rotary Meeting The October 13, 2021 Rotary meeting was called to order by Public Image Board Director, Lauren Heinonen at 12:30 PM. President Susan was away, today, participating in a Rotary Conference. Tom Strode began the meeting by playing “God Bless America.”  Victor Stoeffler brought us an inspirational […]

Rotary Meeting Notes The two ways to participate (in person and Zoom) was pulled off expertly by the club. Masks were plentiful, as requested. The Zoom conversation was lively throughout the 30 minutes and we could see everyone passing the camera before the in-person meeting began. Tom Strode played our patriotic music from Zoom to […]

The social time preceding the September 29 meeting batted around ideas for getting Glacier Hills residents to our Meetings in the Michigan Union, tips on parking, exclamations of admiration for Mary Avrakotos and the other potters for the exhibit at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, and the promise of more information about the Adopt-A-Highway trash pickup coming […]

The Board of Director’s Meeting was held on Wednesday, September 22 via a Zoom/In-person Hybrid. The in-person portion of the group met at the Bank of Ann Arbor conference room. Club membership on August 31 was 241 Active members, plus five Honorary members and twelve Inactive Emeriti. Attendance for the month’s four meetings was 27%. […]

On a beautiful September day, more than 60 Ann Arbor Rotarians and guests gathered in front of their computers for our weekly meeting. During the social half hour, we discussed: Steve (Imagine the Possibilities!) Pierce’s recent trip to Puerto Rico and musical adventures. Naubinway, which is not only the northern-most port on Lake Michigan, but […]

Notes from September 1, 2021 Rotary Club of Ann Arbor Meeting The September 1, 2021 Rotary meeting was called to order by President Susan at 12:30 PM. Tom Strode began the meeting by playing “God Bless America.”  Dennis Power’s inspirational message included several quotes from Robert F. Kennedy, “Few will have the greatness to bend […]