If Howell Schools are closed for a Monday snow day, our Rotary meeting is cancelled.
Howell Rotary Swag!
Get yours today - store closes Saturday, February 28!
Show your Rotary pride with our Howell Rotary gear, including our newly added vest! Visit our online store to check out the full selection and place your order.
Special thanks to Sandie and the team at First Impression Print & Marketing for hosting our store. Don’t miss your chance to sport your Rotary spirit - our store closes next Saturday, February 28!
Howell Rotary Club has a wonderful opportunity to put Service Above Self into action by inspiring young readers in our community.
We’re looking for Rotarians to serve as guest readers at Southwest Elementary School (915 Gay St., Howell, MI 48843) on Tuesday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 4.
Reading session windows:
9:15–11:00 am
1:00–2:15 pm
Each reading slot is 15 minutes, and volunteers are welcome to sign up for more than one slot if their schedule allows. After you select your availability, you’ll be assigned a classroom, teacher, and grade level.
Howell Rotary will provide the book for you to read—and you’ll leave it behind as a gift to the classroom. Readers should bring a photo ID and sign in at the school upon arrival.
Let’s share our love of reading, spark curiosity, and make a lasting impact—one story at a time!
Join the Howell Rotary Walk for Warmth Team!
Thanks to Heather Aeschliman for adding the Howell Rotary team to the event! Now we need YOU to join. Support the Howell Rotary Team here, then join us for the walk on March 7th.
OLHSA’s 2026 Livingston County Walk for Warmth will take place on March 7th at the Oceola Community Center, 1661 North Latson Road, Howell, MI 48843.
Thank you for supporting those in need! In 2025, 146 clients were assisted with over $39,000 in Walk for Warmth funds raised.
Volunteer at Family Fun Day on Sat. 3/14/26
Howell Carnegie Library, along with other members of the Livingston Early Literacy Collaborative, is seeking volunteers to help with our Family Fun Day event. This fun celebration of early literacy and learning is a free community event for families with young children taking place on Saturday, March 14 at 2|42 Community Center. We are expecting a few hundred attendees. Last year, we had around 600 people in attendance.
High school students & adults can sign up here to volunteer.
News From Other Area County Clubs
2026 Robert S Northrup Humanitarian Award - Nominations
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, the ARC-Peace Committee is seeking Nominations for the 2026 Robert S Northrup Humanitarian Award. Please be thinking about an individual who has made a long-term sustainable contribution to humanitarian efforts in local, national, or international arenas. The service provided should be a personal, not administrative, contribution.
Nominations can be made by any Rotarian in District 6380 or a person from the community at large. Deadline for Nominations is February 27, 2026.
Nomination forms are one page in length and easy to complete. Nominations will be reviewed by a Selection Committee composed of Rotarians and Community Leaders. The candidate selected will be asked to make a presentation in person or via ZOOM at the RCAA meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 202
Midnight in the Tropics, with Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club Join the Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club on Saturday, March 7 for Midnight in the Tropics! Tickets are $125 per person. Head over to Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club's webpage and get your tickets for you and your friends. This great event gives back to local charities, including Community Catalyst, Howell Veterans Association, and The Torch 180!
Dear Friends in Rotary,
The District Peace Committee joins the RAG for Peace-Great Lakes Chapter to invite you to an exciting event.
Early Bird registration ends March 1. We encourage students to attend. Register HERE.
Contact me at mlane0407.gmail.com@clubrunner.email if you'd like more information about the speakers, nearby lodging options, or other event details.
In Rotary Service, Marcia Lane
Host Families Needed for 2026-2027 Exchange Student
Howell Rotary is seeking host families for an exchange student attending Howell Public Schools from August 2026 through June 2027.
Rotary exchange students typically live with two to three different families for three to five months each to experience a variety of home environments. This opportunity is open to all—including individuals, retirees, and families with or without children.
Host Family Responsibilities:
Provide a bed, study space, and meals.
Integrate the student into daily family life, culture, and traditions.
Offer guidance on navigating the school and local community.
Maintain a safe, supportive, and welcoming home environment.
Hosting is about warmth and cultural exchange rather than luxury. By opening your home, you help build international bridges and support the future of Rotary youth programs.
Interested in learning more? Please contact Patti Griffith at pgriffith717@gmail.com or 517-282-0411.
Rotary District Convention 2026
May 1-3, 2026 in Chatham, Ontario.
Howell Rotary will reimburse the registration fee for the Howell Rotarians that attend!
Why wait? Register today and then submit your registration for reimbursement!
We are excited to roll out the Red Carpet for you here in Chatham.
New Members Wanted
Do you know someone who lives, works, learns, or plays in our community, AND leads with Service Above Self? Invite them to join us for lunch to discover how Rotary changes lives!
We’re striving to grow by at least ONE new member EVERY MONTH to expand our capacity to do good. If someone comes to mind, share our Prospective New Member Application and help them take the first step toward joining our Rotary family!
