Meeting Notes

After President Joyce rang the bell, those present rose and sang the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Our inspirational message today, from Victor Stoeffler, was in tune with the season.  Victor reminded us of the spirit of giving and that the concept of giving of oneself requires some level of generosity.  He offered a quote from the short […]

On the final day of the month our club had 200 Active Members. All membership information is pulled from ClubRunner statistics. Attendance for November’s meetings was 44% (up 7% from last month). Average attendance at each meeting was 87 members and 20 guests. Our Engagement Ratio for the month was 60% (up 1% from last […]

With a chilling wind scurrying us into the warm Anderson Room of the Michigan Union, President Joyce welcomed us to join pianist Jody Tull de Salis in the singing of America the Beautiful. Michelle Deatrick inspired us with the news that today is International Human Rights Day and read a moving poem by W. H. […]

President Joyce called the meeting to order at 12:30 pm, and after the patriotic song, Peg Taburtt delivered the inspiration and Shelley McMillan led us in song, accompanied by Jody Tull. Among our guests today was Mike Danielson, son of Millie Danielson. Mike thanked the club, noting that it meant a great deal to his […]

At this week’s lunch meeting, Ann Arbor Rotarians filled and were filled in two full dining rooms at Zingerman’s Road House. Our lunch included mouth-watering traditional Road House favorites such as creamy mac ’n cheese, sweet potato fries with spicy mayo, and fried chicken. The amazing, superbly motivated, and trained Zingerman’s wait staff kept us […]

On the final day of the month our club had 200 Active Members. All membership information is pulled from ClubRunner statistics. Attendance for September’s meetings was 37% (up 4% from last month). Average attendance at each meeting was 74 members and 9 guests. Our Engagement Ratio for the month was 59% (down 4% from last […]

The meeting was called to order by President Joyce Hunter followed by Jody Tull leading us in our patriotic  song, ‘My Country ‘Tis of Thee’.  The inspirational message, offered by Ben Bolen, began with a moment of silence for all veterans who gave their lives in sacrifice, during this week of Veteran’s Day observances.  As […]

President Joyce Hunter rang the bell to bring the meeting to order at 12:30. We sang My Country tis of Thee, accompanied by Jody Tull. Arthur Williams read some meaningful quotes from Nelson Mandela. Dave Koesaian, dressed in his Hawiian shirt, led us in singing Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific. President Joyce introduced guests […]

Right at noon, President Joyce rang the bell and we sang a patriotic song. This was followed by the inspiration, a reading of one of Aesop’s Fables by  John Juroe. Then, Don Duquette led us in singing the 1958 classic, “Witch Doctor.” Ting Tang Walla Walla Bing Bang, you all! After President Joyce welcomed guests […]

Our meeting was called to order today by President Joyce Hunter followed by our patriotic song, compliments of Jody Tull.  Rosemarie Rowney offered our inspirational message today which was tied to a topic that is near and dear to Rotary – polio eradication.  The challenge continues despite a 99% success rate of child vaccination around […]