Mondays from noon to 1 pm Howell Public Schools Administration Building in the Boardroom 411 N. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843 Door C1 (District Office)
Please join us in welcoming Deanna Robson, City Clerk for the City of Howell, who was officially inducted by J.J. into the Rotary Club of Howell at our meeting last Monday. A Livingston County resident for more than 22 years, Deanna is passionate about public service, community connection, and living by her personal motto: “Leave it better than you found it.” We’re thrilled to have her join our Rotary family!
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!
In case you have not heard, our fellow Rotarian Harry Griffith passed away peacefully on January 3rd. Harry has been a Howell Rotarian since 1955 and a dear friend to us all. Thanks to all the Howell Rotarians who attended Harry's memorial last week.
Leadership Opportunity for Howell Rotarians
Howell Rotary is seeking two (2) Rotarians to step into meaningful leadership roles and help guide our club’s continued impact in the community:
🔹 President Nominee This individual will serve as:
President Nominee (beginning now) President-Elect starting July 1 Club President beginning July 1, 2027 🔹 Literacy Committee Chair
Both roles offer meaningful ways to serve, connect more deeply with fellow Rotarians, and make a lasting impact locally.
Interested or curious to learn more? 📧 Please reach out to J.J. Lewis at jj@northstarreach.org with questions or to raise your hand to serve. Thank you for considering these opportunities to lead, serve, and strengthen Howell Rotary! Type caption here
Your Help Needed to Support Community Literacy
Howell Rotary is proud to support literacy in our community once again by distributing free books at the Community Connect event.
📍 Location: 242 Church 🗓 Date: Saturday, February 7 ⏰ Event Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
We are seeking Rotarians to help make this meaningful outreach a success! We are also in need of plastic bags for guests to carry books home. If you have extras, please bring them to Rotary prior to the event.
Thank you for helping Howell Rotary spread the joy of reading and make a lasting impact in our community!
Livingston County United Way is also currently seeking volunteers to support Community Connect, a community-wide event that connects individuals and families to vital resources and services.
Volunteers are needed to help with:
Event set-up and tear-down Guest registration and check-in Assisting guests throughout the event to ensure a welcoming, smooth, and positive experience The goal is to create an environment that is patient, understanding, and kind, helping guests feel comfortable and supported from the moment they arrive.
Event Details: 📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026 ⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 📍 2|42 Community Church, Brighton
If you are interested in volunteering — even for part of the event — please let me know. We would also greatly appreciate your sharing this opportunity with your networks.
Thank you for helping make Community Connect a welcoming and impactful event for our community.
Host Families for Exchange Student Needed August 2026 through June 2027
Howell Rotary would like to host an Exchange for the 2026-2027 school year. The student would attend Howell Public Schools.
Please consider being a part of thisRotary program or helping connect someone who might be interested. Anyone interested in learning more, please contact Patti Griffith at pgriffith717@gmail.com or 517-282-0411.
What Does a Host Family Do? Host families play an essential role in the exchange experience.
Rotary recommends that each student experience living with 2-3 families for a period of 3 to 5 months. The opportunity to be a host family is for all families and individuals (living alone or with others, with or without children, employed or retired). The home can be in a city or a rural setting, depending on where the student attends school.
Host families will:
Provide the student with a bed, a place to study, and meals
Receive an opportunity to learn more about another culture
Include the student as part of their family life
Offer guidance on navigating school and the community
Share local culture and traditions
Create a safe, supportive home environment
Hosting is not about luxury—it’s about warmth, curiosity, and the willingness to share life with someone from another culture.
Youth programs—RYE, Interact, Rotaract, RYLA—are core to the future of Rotary.
This is a wonderful chance for our district to continue building bridges across cultures and generations. If you are interested in hosting a student, please reach out. Your participation could make all the difference for a young person – and for your club.
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.
Howell Rotary Swag! Get yours today!
Show your Rotary pride with our new Howell Rotary gear! 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!
Howell Schools Board Room