Member News

The latest issue of the weekly newsletter from the local Kiwanis Club notes that their Thrift Sale has been selected as one of Kiwanis International’s top ten Signature Projects in the world for clubs over 27 members. The final three will be announced on June 9 as part of Kiwanis International’s Annual Convention. Click here […]

The April 27, 2022 meeting opened on Zoom and in person with social time including Agnes Reading asking visiting Rotarians on zoom to introduce themselves.  Emily Olson provided Zoom etiquette guidelines to the virtual attendees. We had 48 members attending in-person and 55 via Zoom, for a total of 103. At 12:29, President Susan Froelich […]

Once again, Senor Sol smiled upon the Rotary Road Waste Warriors for the spring 2022 Adopt-A-Highway trash pickup on I-94. Sixteen warriors attacked highway blight at a speed equaled only by the metal hulks hurtling past them. 57 bags of trash, assorted car parts, hubcaps, pieces of tires, numerous masks, articles of clothing, a smartphone, […]

On Wednesday, April 27, it was a great day to be a Rotarian as RCAA celebrated the Robert S Northrup Humanitarian Awards. Dr. Henry Maicki and Manish Mehta, PhD told inspiring stories of how their humanitarian service improved the lives of others. Dr. Henry Maicki, Marlenn (wife), Sandra (daughter), Rick (son), Henry (son) and friends […]

RCAA as a whole, as well as ARC, Peace, and Public Image committees are all actively involved in supporting Embracing our Differences. This is an organization that “uses the transformative power of art to spark discussions on our differences: race, sex, LGBTQ, mental and physical differences and to open our heart to embrace diversity.” Large […]

RCAA Club member Paul Smith, his wife Carol and their two grown sons recently participated in a Rotary Service Trip to Nicaragua. This trip was sponsored by the Rotary Club of South Granville, NC and accomplished with funds donated to the memory of Paul’s brother, Mel Smith. Here is Paul’s report on the trip.   […]

12:30 Zoom Etiquette – Emily Olson Past President Joanne welcomed everyone to the meeting. 12:31 “Ring the Bell” Patriotic Song – Tom Strode 12:32 Inspiration – Norma Sarkar Norma Sarkar shared “today’s inspiration” which highlighted Jennifer Jones, who becomes the first woman Rotary President this year (2022-2023). Rotary salutes all of the women in Rotary. […]

The Board of Director’s Meeting was held on Wednesday, April 20. Club membership on March 31 was 247 Active members. Attendance for the month’s four meetings was 33% (up from 31% in February). Average attendance at each meeting was 81 members and 10 guests. Our Engagement Ratio for the month was 53%. The board discussed […]

In an article entitled, “Rotary Club Provides Impactful Experiences,” The University Record reviewed past president Joanne Pierson’s Rotary voyage from her introduction to the Club through her presidency. Click here for the article

The Northup Humanitarian Award Recipients are: Henry Maicki, MD for 2021 and Manish Mehta, PhD for 2022. The Award presentation will take place at the meeting on Wednesday, April 27 at the Michigan Union in the Anderson Room. You are cordially invited to join us in person or via Zoom. Each recipient will share some […]