Member News

Courtney McClellan, our now cancelled speaker for May 6, was to tell us about her installation “Witness Lab” at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. This courtroom setting was envisioned by her as a lens through which to examine what it means in today’s society to bear witness to the truth. On Thursday, January […]

Once we resume weekly luncheon meetings, the Program Committee will need to reschedule the speakers listed for all the cancelled meetings. It also has a queue of approved but as yet unscheduled speakers. For these reasons, the Program Committee decided at its March 18 meeting that it WILL NOT accept additional speaker nominations until such […]

President Schlissel’s decision to cancel all large gatherings on campus led the University Musical Society, and the School of Music Theatre & Dance, to cancel performances through the end of the spring semester. However, if you are a fan of classical music, all is not lost. Try out the Berlin Philharmonic Digital Concert Hall: full […]

See below the “meeting” that we had on Wednesday. March 18th, 2020. Check your inbox for the full interactive version!

Perry Sampson, our now-cancelled speaker on March 25, has come up with a substitute for the NCAA Tournament to stoke your competitive urges: THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN “WEATHERDANCE” OFFERS A REPLACEMENT FOR “THE DANCE” Sadly, the NCAA has canceled the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Nonetheless, thanks to the Department of Climate and Space […]

Len Stenger, Past President 2012-13, passed March 14, 2020 at home. He was 76. Len was a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and received the Club’s highest honor, a Distinguished Service Award. Len and his wife, Lois, often spoke of taking part in National Immunization Day (NID) trip – recalling how they gave two drops of […]

President Rosemarie Rowney rang the bell at 12:28 and led the members in singing our National Anthem. Marlena Studer provided the Inspirational message in honor of our new members. She spoke of living the pledge of service above self. Following the inspiration, Don Duquette led everyone with the uplifting songs “Happy Days are Here Again” […]

Last updated 12 Jun 2020 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Fellow Rotarians,   Every day the world surprises us!  There is so much change around us globally, in our nation, in Ann Arbor and in our homes.  And the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is no exception to the rule:  change is the only constant.   Our […]

Read below short bios of the members of our fantastic New Member Class of March 11, 2020.   Andrew Brenner Professional Organization: Quantum Spatial Sponsors: Mary Avrakotos and Ashish Sarkar Andrew is interested in health and environmental issues both in the US and globally. Currently his specific focus is providing solar power to clinics in […]

Our member Steve Schram was elected President (2020-21) of the Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters at their March 3 Board meeting.  Congratulations to our accomplished, mellow toned member. Read more here: https://michmab.com/mapb-board-of-directors-elects-officers-michigan-radios-steve-schram-as-president/