Rotary began today with a lively social half hour. At 12:27 PM, Lori Walters, our Executive Director, reminded us of Zoom etiquette and to check in to the meeting through Zoom Chat. At 12:30 PM, President Joanne called the meeting to order. As a wonderful beginning to the meeting, Tom Strode played “America the Beautiful” […]

The Board of Director’s Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 17 via Zoom. Club membership on January 31 was 256 Active members, plus six Honorary members and seven Inactive Emeriti. Attendance for the month’s four meetings was 36%. Average attendance at each meeting was 93 members plus 9 others. Our Engagement Ratio for the month […]

Since social media dominates the internet, our great club needs a presence there. There are social media infographics below, following this brief guide. I think we can agree that the world is connected, like never before, and, like everything else, “with great power comes great responsibility.” Ours is a unique opportunity to publish positive, constructive […]

Thank you to everyone who submitted suggestions for a new name for our club’s weekly newsletter. This past Wednesday evening, our Public Image Committee carefully reviewed the names and have reduced the long list down to 6 possible names: Ann Arbor Rotary Wheel Ann Arbor Rotary Bytes Ann Arbor Rotary News Ann Arbor Rotary Advisor […]

Executive Director Lori Walters interrupted the social chatter to start the meeting at 12:25pm. President Joanne rang the opening bell and turned to Tom Strode, who played God Bless America. Bob Buchanan pointed out another reason to wear your Rotary pin – it identifies you to other people and you might get a perk as […]

Our club is doing a great job of helping our community, and now we need you to help the club! We are seeking individuals willing to assist our team of Reporters, who write up the wonderful meeting notes after each of our Wednesday meetings. This job simply requires that you be able to pay attention […]

Did you happen to take photos at our club’s Centennial Gala back in 2016? If so, please email them to publicimage@a2rotary.org. Thank you!

If you’re a member who struggles to read the small text size in articles here on our website, we have some pointers for you, see below. You can also email publicimage@a2rotary.com for additional support. Apple Mac Users: To zoom in/out on your whole screen, press these buttons at the same time: Command and Plus sign […]

Well, how about this weather? Are you feeling cooped up, not at all motivated to exercise? Had enough Zoom meetings to last your entire lifetime?? Are you ready to enjoy, and embrace, why we live here? Then,,, let’s get outdoors, just for the fun of it, because,,,,, Last fall, our Mile A Day: E-Race the […]

See below an article from the Hindustan Times about polio eradication in India. This has been a tremendous achievement, but we still have a long way to go before polio is eradicated worldwide. To make a donation toward PolioPlus, see number #3 after clicking here.  Miracles do happen, that’s how India won the battle against polio […]