Our meeting was called to order at 12:30pm by President Mark Ouimet, and Tom Strode provided our national anthem for today’s patriotic song. Our inspirational message today was provided by Ryan Peterson.  Ryan spoke about ‘sitting’ in the tension of the near and the far.  Today, here in Ann Arbor (the near) we are comfortable; […]

Fisher House – A Home away from Home for Veterans’ Families The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor was invited to attend the Fisher House Dedication Ceremony and asked to participate in the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 23, 2022. The Dedication included an address by Debbie Dingell and there were approximately 125 people in attendance. […]

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GROUP FORMED There are few issues as important to humankind as climate change and general degradation of our planet. Rotarians are stepping up. For decades Rotary International has committed to protecting the environment. Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Groups (ESRAG) exist around the world. International President Jennifer Jones invites us to join her “Pollinator […]

See below a note from Rotary International’s president Shekhar Mehta, noting that our club received the Rotary Citation for the 2021-2022 year. To: 2021-22 club presidents Dear 2021-22 Club President, Congratulations! Your club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2021-22. This past year, your club demonstrated […]

For many years, Ann Arbor Rotarians have mentored members of the U-M Rotaract Club. Interfacing with our Rotaractors by participating in the mentoring program is a meaningful experience for both Rotaractors and Rotarians. New mentors are always welcome. Contact Dennis Powers for more info.

12:28 Kathy Waugh reminded all attendees of the Zoom Etiquette.      12:29 Tom Strode played the “Star Spangled Banner” as the Patriotic Song. 12:33 For the weekly inspiration, Rotary member Rob Shiff shared a list of specifically inspiring, historical events all took place on September 21st, yet during different years. 12:36  As a musical inspiration, […]

October is Party Month on the Rotary Calendar! There are just a few spots available for the four small gatherings planned for 29 days in October. First, you can visit three of Ann Arbor’s most interesting condos – chauffeured! – on Sunday, October 2. On October 8 the most elegant Pizza Party will be hosted […]

Rotarians, we are getting together at Dominick’s on Friday, September 23rd 5PM to have a Happy Hour. If you would like to attend either click the link below, or email John Sepp.  If we get 10 or more participants John will try to get reserved section. Register: http://evite.me/cztZH1cRwf

“The Hills Are Alive”  with the sound of Steve Pierce in the role of Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Rotary Social and Membership committees have put together an outing on Sunday, September 25th at The Village Theater in Canton, MI for a 3:00 PM matinee. Let’s all be there and support the […]

The September 7, 2022 meeting opened on Zoom and at the Michigan Union with social time. At 12:29, President Ouimet started the meeting and expressed gratitude for the largest number of in-person attendees since the pandemic.  Tom Strode led us in “America (My Country ‘tis of Thee)”.  Inspiration was provided by Peg Talburt who provided […]