The RCAA Environment Action Group will be officially unveiled this Wednesday, October 12. Music Parody by Joanne Pierson and friends; Trivia contest by Nishta Bhatia and Tom Millard; introduction to the eight core sustaining members of the committee; and invitation to our first practical action by Co-chairs Don Duquette and Missy Stults. The scope and […]

Rotary Road Waste Warriors pictured above: Don Duquette, Lauren Heinonen, Norman Herbert, Steve Kesler, Tom Millard, Lauren Mist – Rotaract, Nora Pasche – Rotaract, Rob Schiff, John Sepp, Ed Wier, Fanfan Zheng Photographer and participant not pictured: Chris Wentland A “Dirty Dozen” of Rotary Road Waste Warriors were once again smiled upon by Senor Sol […]

The ARC – Anti-Racism Committee would like to share the excellent message from Rotary International President Jennifer Jones, “IMAGINE DEI 2022-23 Presidential Initiative”. We’re working to implement her ideas and suggestions for all Rotary Clubs. See her message below, and click here for the full brochure on “Expanding Our Reach: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

World Polio Day is Monday, October 24. RCAA will commemorate this special day on Wednesday, October 26. Plan to join us in the Anderson Room on this day for a wonderful speaker and a variety of activities. Let’s take a brief look at Rotary’s long history in the fight against POLIO. In 1985, Rotary launched […]

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, […]