Today’s sunny warmth brought out 61 in-person Rotarians and guests to the Union’s Anderson Room. We were also joined by 11 members via zoom. President Dawn Johnson rang the bell to start the meeting and Jody Tull de Salis, pianist extraordinaire, accompanied the club as we sang our National Anthem. Members recited the 4-Way Test, […]

On October 15, 2025 the Environmental Action Group (EAG) is sponsoring another book swap,. We’d like you to bring a book and place it on our table before the meeting and take a book home with you after the meeting. Books should be non-fiction, fiction, historical fiction, or mysteries. Please no textbooks or encyclopedias! And, […]

Week two of our five-week “Pennies for Polio” campaign brought in almost $40 in pennies (about 20 pounds – whew!) and $34 more in change and dollar bills. With over $50 from the first week, a 2:1 match by the Gates Foundation, and a $0.60 cost per dose, Rotary will be able to immunize over […]

Feel Better. Give Back. Grow Together. Whether you are a young professional, parent, student over 18, senior citizen, or veteran, having a community support your mental wellness makes a huge difference—something that I have personally experienced. After meeting with so many  mental health organizations, as well as  attending numerous mental health seminars, a movement has […]

Pennies are on the way out. Nevertheless, our pennies can still help with polio eradication. It’s time to go through your jars, cans, and couch cushions and bring them to lunch on Wednesday. We will be set up to weigh your pennies, reward you with a “purple pinky*” and announce the results from the podium. […]

Painting the rock is a tradition on campus for many student organizations to leave their mark on campus and promote the work that they do. For the Rotaract Club specifically, this has been a tradition ever since we started out as a club! It is a great way for us to start each year on […]

Agnes Gibson Pearson Reading died peacefully in her home on September 2nd, 2025. After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in early July, she elected to enter hospice care in mid-August. It was her wish to remain in her home. She is survived by her two children: Douglas Reading (Kellie Reading), Caroline Miller (Brad Miller), four grandchildren: […]

The meeting was called to order at 12:25 by President Dawn Johnson. After reciting the Four-Way Test, we sang “America the Beautiful.” Greg Stejskal’s inspiration emphasized the importance of investigative journalism and a free press in democracy. He gave an example of a successful undercover steroid operation in the early 1990s, which was inspired by […]

Dana Fair (Sponsor: Norman Herbert) I’m very pleased to be sponsoring Dana Fair for membership in the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor.  I’ve had the good fortune of getting to know Dana through my daughter, Lisa, and son-in-law, Dave, who are great friends with Dana and his wife, Nakia. Dana’s ties to U-M and the […]

On the final day of the month our club had 202 Active Members, according to ClubRunner statistics. Attendance for June’s meetings was 29% (down 4% from last month). Average attendance at each meeting was 60 members and 5 guests. Our Engagement Ratio for the month was 53% (down 2% from last month). Membership Updates We’ve […]