Meeting Notes

The Star Spangled Banner opened our meeting. Dennis Powers inspired us with readings from an essay about educating children in poverty by Cynthia “Mama J” Johnson, the lead middle school principal in the Kansas City Public Schools. Parts of that inspiration: “Children who come from generations of poverty or those who find themselves there because […]

Weekly Meeting Statistics A total of 94 members learned about the Peace Neighborhood Center from Bonnie Billups. Included were four members-elect (Brendan Chard, Ron Slagell, Beth Nissen and Irem Yoruk). We also had one Visiting Rotarian (Bill Knox from Macomb Centennial Morning) and one U-M Rotaractor (Peter Chen). We were also joined by four guests. […]

After President Greg rang the Rotary bell, and following a spirited “Star-Spangled Banner,” Lauren Heinonen came up to deliver a fabulous Inspiration. Lauren, one of RCAA’s newest (and youngest) members, is a real luminary; the Rotary spirit of service above self shines brilliantly around her. She spoke of epiphanies — of that spark that can […]

Weekly Meeting Statistics: A total of 96 members took virtual journey of self-discovery with the Reverend Allan Gibson. Also on hand were three members-elect (Naren Bhatia, Brendan Chard and Beth Nissen). We had one Visiting Rotarian from Washington DC and had six guests, including past club member Pam Horiszny. Makeup Cards for Roving Rotarians: None […]

Weekly Meeting Statistics: A total of 77 members attended the dinner portion of our 16th Annual Golf & Tennis Outing. We didn’t officially record visiting Rotarians but Anne Nauts and Paul Schissler of Chelsea were noted in attendance. The final count of guests is yet to come. Before dinner, six members met to discuss the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]