Member News

We need volunteers for the 7th Annual Veteran Hiring Event on Saturday November 13, Concordia University, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM. This event is hosted by Hire MI Vet. Volunteers are needed to be: 1) Welcoming Ambassadors to direct all attendees where to go when entering the building -veterans, employers & volunteers. 2) Ambassadors (6 needed) that match Veterans […]

The October 27, 2021 meeting opened on Zoom & in person with social time.  The Zoom time was spent discussing road construction in/around Ann Arbor. At 12:30, President Susan Froelich started the meeting by ringing the bell. Tom Strode led us in a “My Country Tis of Thee”.  Inspiration was provided by Eric Lipson who […]

Our club’s own Norman Herbert was recently honored by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) for his long and valuable contributions to the Foundation.  For over 23 years Norman served in a variety of volunteer positions including long service guiding the Investment Committee and helping to develop a modern approach to the management of […]

As immediate Past President, Joanne had the pleasure of convening the nominating committee for our new slate of officers and directors (according to Article VII, Section 2 of our by-laws) which is to be presented one month prior to our annual meeting scheduled for December 1st. The committee consists of Lou Callaway, Barbara Eichmuller, President […]

Nearly 70 members attended this week’s Zoom meeting. The social hour discussion included the following topics: How to pronounce the name “Avrakotos.” End Polio Now and the “pints to polio fundraising event. Other assorted fundraising events. Rappelling down buildings. We also welcomed new member Spencer Symington to the club. Lori took control of the meeting […]

Pints for Polio has begun! When: Mon, October 18 – Fri, October 24, 2021, and a special happy hour for RCAA on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2-4 p.m. Where: Ashley’s Restaurant, Ann Arbor, Michigan in cooperation with Dragonmead Brewery in Warren. Ashley’s will donate $1 per pour or flight of Dragonmead sold during Oct. 18-24. Each dollar […]

Last week, during the October 13th club Zoom meeting, Director of Public Image Lauren Heinonen challenged our members to take action and support Rotary’s 7th Area of Focus: Protecting the Environment. One way that she suggested doing this involves food! The World Resources Institute said in 2016, “Reducing consumption of animal-based foods among the world’s wealthier […]

See below the remarks by Past President Rosemarie Rowney and Director of Youth Achievement John Sepp as they presented Collyer Smith with his Distinguished Service Award.   Distinguished Service Award to Collyer A. Smith October 6, 2021   The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor annually recognizes members with the Distinguished Service Award (DSA).  The DSA is the Club’s […]

The “Three Rs” of education are well known but I am suggesting we consider another “Three Rs” in the invitations to our events and activities. They are RSVPs, Reservations Required and Regrets Only. I am not an ardent follower of Miss Manners or Emily Post but my mother was always keen on the differences between […]

Notes from October 13, 2021 Ann Arbor Rotary Meeting The October 13, 2021 Rotary meeting was called to order by Public Image Board Director, Lauren Heinonen at 12:30 PM. President Susan was away, today, participating in a Rotary Conference. Tom Strode began the meeting by playing “God Bless America.”  Victor Stoeffler brought us an inspirational […]