James Wallace Cook passed away at age 85 on October 14, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Born on June 22, 1940, in Huntington, West Virginia, Jim was the son of James Anthony Cook and Elizabeth Wallace Cook. His only sibling, Susan Holt, was deceased earlier […]

After President Dawn rang the bell, Kristin Giant shared a poem about singing in the face of darkness. This was followed by Ingrid Sheldon discussing the current “super moon” and its significance before she led members in a rendition of Shine On Harvest Moon. Guests today included Tia, an exchange student from Denmark, introduced by […]

On Saturday, September 27, Fifteen Rotarians gathered early in the morning and took action for our local environment. As a part of the State of Michigan’s Adopt-A-Highway Program, the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor sponsors a section of I-94 between State St. and Platt Rd, and we conduct a semi-annual cleanup. This time we were […]

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 […]

The meeting was called to order at 12:25 by President Dawn Johnson. After the patriotic song and 4-Way Test, Shelly MacMillan gave the inspiration and led the singing of, “When You Wish Upon a Star.” The business portion of the meeting included the following announcements: GPO: With special recognition to Roy Moore’s long-standing participation and […]

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. […]

On the final day of the month our club had 203 Active Members, according to ClubRunner statistics. Attendance for August’s meetings was 33% (up 6% from last month). Average attendance at each meeting was 66 members and 13 guests. Our Engagement Ratio for the month was 55% (up 12% from last month). A discussion ensued […]