Member News

The August 26 meeting was preceded by lots of interesting and diverse chatter. Tom Strode started by announcing that just yesterday he became a septuagenarian. Some one of us asked if he could spell it, and advised he start learning to spell octogenarian. We then noted the loneliness of campus, the success of telemedicine, the […]

The Rotary Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) presents to you the following article about how a business makes a commitment to addressing racism: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/08/20/detroit-free-press-staff-diversity-inclusion/5607357002/

Twenty-two Rotarians and guests were elated to gather in-person at Past President Karen Kerry’s home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, for a safe-socializing, BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything) happy hour. Karen told President Joanne that she had a surprise for her – and up wheeled her good friend Mark Braun (aka Mr. B.) and his […]

Well, of course, now that we have all grown accustomed to using Zoom, they are changing things!  I suppose it is inevitable since it is the platform of choice for schools.  The introduction of mandatory passcodes will begin for our September 30 meeting.  This code will be included in your weekly Zoom invite on Tuesday […]

Mentors are needed to help Veterans prepare for new jobs. Areas of experience needed for this community effort includes resume preparation, cover letters, elevator speeches, interview skills and job search experience. If you have 2-3 hours per week to help veterans through Hire MI Vet, please contact Don Deatrick.

Email Tom Millard @ publicimage@a2rotary.org to sign-up for the Club’s participation in the State of Michigan Adopt-A-Highway Program trash pick-up scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2020. Activity begins at 9:00am. Further details will be sent by email to those wanting to be a part of this all important civic duty. Rotary members and their friends, neighbors, family (children […]

Ran out of wine after the Mid Summer Italian Festival? Or, never able to taste it? It’s not too late! Until supplies are gone, you can visit Paesano (stop by and/or call 734-971-0484) and purchase any of the wines featured at the dinner. Prices remain the same ($30, $40 or $50) with a portion being […]

The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor’s Virtual Mid Summer Italian Festival fundraiser was fabulous! The food and wine from Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar were superb and the informative wine talk presented by Mike Roddy and Chaad Thomas was as entertaining as it was interesting. The playlist of Italian music, compiled by Kathy Waugh, added […]

From District Governor Karen Gabrys: It is with much sadness and with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of our dear friend and fellow Rotarian Judy Garver. Following a short illness, Judy was placed in hospice care two weeks ago. She passed away peacefully on August 11, 2020. Our deepest sympathy is extended to […]

The Board of Director’s Meeting was held on Wednesday, August 19 via Zoom. Club membership on July 31 was 262 Active members, plus six Honorary members and eight Inactive Emeriti. Attendance for the month’s five meetings was 34%. Average attendance at each meeting was 90 members plus nine others. Our Engagement Ratio for the month […]