In an effort to continue the momentum created by World Peace Conference 2017 and extend its reach, a RCAA Peace Committee has been established. The board granted approval on April 18, 2018. Our mission is to work locally and globally for peace, social justice, and the non-violent resolution of conflict. As a follow-on to Peace […]

In kindergarten, Dan Lewan was a picky eater, yet his teacher told him he was destined to travel the world eating strange foods. In college, he began to feel she might be right. Freshman year, he seized an opportunity to do humanitarian work gutting houses in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. He liked it so […]

The Community Allocations Committee solicits, reviews, and awards grants to local not-for- profit organizations that support the club’s goal of “Helping Kids Succeed.” Funding commitments are for a single year with a maximum amount of $5,000 per grant. Members of the committee are responsible for reading and ranking applications in preparation for an annual grant […]

Summary of the Board of Director’s Meeting April 18, 2018 The Board of Director’s Meeting was held Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the United Way Building. President John called the meeting to order and motions were made and approved to accept the Agenda and February Minutes. The Club’s membership on March 31 was 315 Active Members […]

The move to Weber’s – four things you need to know: Our meeting on April 25 will be the last one in the Union for at least 18 months. Our first meeting at Weber’s Inn will be one week hence on May 2. Times and format remain the same; buffet opens at 11:45, bell rings […]

Notes by Ed Hoffman; Photos by Fred Beutler Joanie Knoertzer provided a wonderful piano prelude to the luncheon meeting as President John hovered nearby, with truncated tie, swaying to the music. Suddenly he grasped the gavel and gave the bell a hearty whack. Your reporter made a special note of watching the bell-ringing this meeting: […]

Fellow Rotarians, Spring is Finally Here! Your Survey Committee is excited to announce the 2018 annual Ann Arbor Rotary Club Survey! Thanks to your feedback on our previous “Flash” surveys, your annual survey is shorter and will provide valuable feedback on our programs as well as assess the overall success of the Club over time. […]

This post first appeared on ScottWesterman.Com and was written by Scott’s son, Scott…..Dan W. Scott Westerman, Jr., the man I’ve always called “The Real” Scott Westerman, passed away peacefully early in the morning of April 18, 2018, on what would have been my mother’s 93rd birthday. She would want me to remind you that she […]

Notes by Ed Hoffman; Photos by Fred Beutler President John struck the Rotary bell a good one, and a full Anderson Room rose to sing the national anthem with real gravitas. Joan Knoertzer set the pace beautifully, making Rotary’s little upright sound like an orchestra. Rosemarie Rowney came to the podium and delivered a truly […]

Fernando grew up in the great outdoors of Milford and he is still happiest out of doors. He is a dedicated member of the American Sailing institute, carving out Tuesday mornings to sail all the boats in the Institute’s extensive fleets, which are moored in three different lakes across the region. He and his wife […]