Good afternoon Club members! Priscilla Johnson, Life Enrichment Coordinator for Independent Living at Glacier Hills, has put together a one-evening-only offering of play reading and discussion led by John Neville-Andrews (U of M).  I asked if there might be room for Rotarian thespians or thespian-wannabes at this event.  She replied, “Absolutely!” So, this is your […]

Excellent leadership is the key to successful service by our clubs to our communities and the world. Established in 1992, the mission of the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is to provide our clubs’ future leaders with the Rotary knowledge and leadership skills that will make them and their clubs more effective. Our RLI division is […]

Starting in July, we are going to change the way in which we take attendance at our weekly meetings. We will have a small group of dedicated Rotarians to handle attendance every week. We are seeking 8 people who would be willing to take attendance once every two months, and perhaps a little more, for one […]

President-Elect Rosemarie Rowney rang the Rotary bell today, and the packed dining room resounded with a spirited “Star-Spangled Banner.” At its conclusion Past President Karen Kerry advanced to the podium to deliver the Inspiration. And it would be a special one. “”Inspiration often comes to us from a painting,sometimes a song, a pastor, or a […]

One of the benefits of bringing up the literary rear of our Rotary meetings is the ability to savor unique moments before beginning the clumsy struggle to interpret them for you, the indulgent reader. Like a stubborn prospector left behind to sift an unpromising stream, your intrepid reporter revels in the chance to confront capacious, […]

On May 15, the board voted to welcome two new members to our club. One is Stephanie Baldwin-Ross. She has been a regular Visiting Rotarian and was formerly a member in Parker CO. Stephanie has moved here to be closer to family. She is a retired physical therapist and had volunteered at a food bank […]

Many thanks to the 22 members of the Ann Arbor Rotary & Lyn Elwell, 4 members of the Ypsilanti Rotary, Anne Nauts, Assistant Governor and Interactor, Aakarsh Verma for braving the elements to volunteer at the 10th Annual Touch A Truck on Saturday, May 12 sponsored by Washtenaw Success by 6 Great Start Collaborative and […]

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The anthems began with “God Bless America” and ended with “O Canada.” Joan Knoertzer’s virtuosity was decidedly on tap as the latter song was a spontaneous request from President John, a result of his remembering our contingent of Canadian brass — District Governor Barry Fraser and his wife, Carolyn. The Frasers, along with past Assistant […]

Having seven year old twins has given Carolina Typaldos a “don’t worry, be happy” attitude as she sees two individuals with nearly identical inputs develop along different paths to become their own persons.   They have made her more relaxed and flexible, which was an important attribute in her former job as the Infusion Center […]