Member News

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 […]

Al Storey Emeritus – 1/28/2015 It is my great honor and pleasure today to present Al Storey, club member since June of 1965, as our newest Emeritus member. As a fifty year Rotarian, past president of this club, and accomplished professional, Al represents all that is best about Rotary. Alfred W. Storey grew up in […]

As many of us know, the District level in Rotary is just above the Club level. Our district is 6380 and supports 47 clubs and almost 1500 members in southeastern Michigan and southwestern Ontario. Below is a list of what’s coming up that’s of interest to a wide range of Rotarians. Follow the links for […]

Fall cleanup projects are now a distant memory as winter settles in. But are you having a party or reception that needs staffing? Do you need house-sitting or pet-sitting while you head out of town to warmer climes? Do you have other projects that could use some willing hands? Consider using Rent-A-Rotaractor. Our undergraduate Rotarians […]

Dawn Johnson delivered the Zoom etiquette message at 12:30, President Susan rang the opening bell and Tom Strode got things started with The Star spangled Banner. Fanfan Zheng got us ready to welcome in the Year of the Tiger on February 1 Chinese New Year. His inspirational message is an ancient Chinese proverb: Don’t be […]