Member News

NB: Starting March 2, our club will be meeting again at the Michigan Union. Members may also attend via Zoom. Laughter, the sharing of good news, seeing Rosemarie and Don looking rested and sunny from their retreat on Longboat Key, hearing about Fanfan’s immersion into a new video game, and Bob and Ken regaling us […]

See below an interesting story by member Bob Mull, our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program lead: This is in the way of sharing what the world of tax preparation is like these days. My very first return was indicative of why we in Rotary support the VITA tax program. Here is the situation: Single […]

In 2018, with donations from two club members, RCAA created an award to be given annually to an individual who has demonstrated a long-term sustainable contribution to humanitarian efforts. This award celebrates the exceptional humanitarian service provided by Ann Arbor Rotarian Robert S. Northrup. Past Northrup Award Recipients include: April, 2018 Dr. Robert S. Northrup for […]

Almost everyone is playing Wordle in search of the mystery word for the day. In this article, you have six clues to guess the identity of a well-known person who was also a Rotarian. When you think you have the answer, scroll to the bottom of the page to see if you are correct. If […]

The February 9 meeting opened with the ringing of The Bell at 12:30pm. Tom Strode played America the Beautiful. Sara Maddock’s Inspiration recalled being a teenager in the 90’s and having a teenager in the 00’s, and now has twin teens, noting that change comes fast but although the platform and interpretations change, the things […]

Ever wonder where our club compares to others in Michigan in terms of total membership? How about the total number of Rotarians in Michigan clubs compared to those in other states? Which clubs are the biggest in the US? Ponder no further. The attached documents have those answers. Spoiler alert: You probably knew The Rotary […]

Past RCAA Board Member and President/CEO of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, Joyce Hunter, was interviewed recently on WEMU. She discussed the need for greater education and the personal importance of building and creating a new and better future. Listen to the interview or read the transcript here: https://www.wemu.org/post/washtenaw-united-building-brighter-future-through-understanding-local-black-history#stream/0  

The diligent work of Rotary Club of Ann Arbor Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) inspired the District 6380. Current District 6380 Governor and CEEO Brenda K. “WooWoo” Tipton is proud to announce the official formation of a New District 6380 Supported DEI Committee. This committee will focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with regards to the presence […]

President Susan brought the Rotary Bell to her home, and it was a great start to the meeting to hear that special ring. Tom Strode led us in God Bless America—always nice to hear. Barbara Eichmuller inspired us with many, many sayings from Andy Rooney which he closed his segment of 60 minutes with for […]

“I am standing puzzled, unable to decide whether the veil is really being lifted, or lowered more firmly in place; whether I am witnessing a revelation or a more efficient blinding.”      What will you be doing during the Black History Month? 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man. A novel “judged […]