Member News

By now you should have received your physical copy of President Susan’s annual appeal letter sharing the good news about how your Club continues to reach out to aid our community.  Your Community Service Assessment (CSA) provides direct and invaluable aid to many diverse non-profits in the greater Ann Arbor Area.  We encourage you to […]

On November 17, 2021, District 6380 Governor Brenda “Woo Woo” Tipton visited our club at our weekly Wednesday hybrid meeting. She came bearing gifts, including a brand new banner with our club’s logo on it. We will surely be displaying it prominently on many occasions.

Unfortunately Lori Walters has given her notice to leave the position of Executive Director for RCAA effective February 10, 2022. Her decision was made due to a family health challenge. Fortunately Lori plans to join the club after she has handed over the reins as Executive Director. We have formed both a group to review […]

We are excited to announce that on November 10, the STRIVE committee started with the first hands-on workshop at Pathways. During the summer we gathered feedback, data, and insights from all the different stakeholders and it became apparent that there are more effective ways to cater to the needs of the students we aim to […]

You have an opportunity to donate to a veteran’s kit-bag!  Our Veterans Initiative Committee is collecting Chap Stick, Kleenex packets and small Pocket Combs for veterans at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. The personal hygiene kits will be distributed at the VA Medical Center on December 16. Please consider purchasing Chap Stick Classic Original […]

Rotarian Tim Marshall and his wife Emily Moorre-Marshall have been recognized at 2021 Volunteers of the Year by SOS Community Services. https://twitter.com/SOS_Community/status/1452704645302870017?s=20

Long-time Rotarian Larry Eiler was awarded Honorary status by the Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club at their meeting on November 8. Here’s the writeup from their newsletter: “Larry and his late wife, Sandy, helped raise funds to start the Ronald McDonald House at CS Mott Children’s Hospital and would take homemade meals to the families staying […]

The November 3, 2021 meeting opened on Zoom & in person at the Michigan Union with social time.  Sara Maddock provided Zoom etiquette guidelines to the virtual attendees. At 12:30, President Susan Froelich started the meeting by ringing the bell. Tom Strode led us in a “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Inspiration was provided by Marlena Studer […]

Dear Rotary Club of Ann Arbor Members, Please be advised that the following ByLaw change will be voted on Wednesday, December 1 2021 at our Annual Business Meeting. ·     It is moved to eliminate the Sergeant-At-Arms position from the bylaws in accordance with the rules of bylaw changes. The duties would be absorbed into the set-up […]

The environment is a significant area of focus for Rotarians across the globe.  Admirable efforts are underway to address environmental issues with education, policy, and through the support of activities that improve sustainability and create a synchronicity between our communities and the environment. In the spirit of this Rotary focus and supporting these goals, the […]