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The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1)  introduced significant changes to the U.S. tax code, and these reforms affect both individual and corporate giving incentives. Understanding these changes is crucial for donors looking to maximize their impact and for non-profits seeking to adapt their fundraising strategies. We’ll explore the key provisions, their projected effects, and […]

On November 10, as we were hearing from Dr. Ginny Creasman about the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, work was underway at Concordia University to set up the mobile version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall. The Moving Wall is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. After the opening ceremonies later […]

Many of us have heard of generation-skipping in terms of passing down monetary assets but how about passing down the gift of Rotary? Given the median age of our membership, recruiting our friends, acquaintances, colleagues, and other peers may not bear the most fruit. Suggesting the value and rewards of Rotary to younger generations may […]

Goeff Burns, our speaker on August 28, attended the 2006 Life Leadership Conference sponsored by Rotary District 6920. Beginning in 1949, it is the longest continually running Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program in the Rotary world. The Conference is held at the Kettunen Center in Tustin, Michigan, a small wooded campus designed especially for […]

A presentation by Bob Mull, May 2, 2018.

This year’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, Clinic had the most productive season to date. VITA stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. The VITA volunteer-driven program provides free tax preparation to low-income individuals and families, allowing them to receive the maximum refund possible, to meet their own pressing basic needs or save for the […]