Please give a warm welcome to Bobette Schrandt. Our newest Howell Rotarian!
Welcome to Bobette Schrandt, President and CEO of LACASA, who was recently inducted into our Rotary Club of Howell. Bobette embodies Rotary’s spirit of service and connection. We’re excited to welcome her to the Howell Rotary family!
J.J. inducts Bobette.
Photos by Liz Welch
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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.
Let's Celebrate Two Incredible Howell Rotarians on Tuesday, March 17th!
At this year's Annual United Way Spirit of the Community breakfast, we have TWO Howell Rotarians receiving awards: Heather Aeschliman and Greg Clum!
This event is hosted as the Livingston County United Way’s Annual Meeting and includes high-profile volunteer recognitions and a recap of the organization's important community impact from the prior year. Key business partners are recognized to showcase their tremendous support of the impact work being done in our community.
Please join us in celebrating these two incredibly giving Rotarians at this inspirational community event.
A strong Rotary club requires a strong leadership team. District Assembly helps prepare incoming club leaders for their year in office and provides a chance to connect with district leadership and committees that support club projects and activities. It’s also a great networking opportunity and helps ensure a smooth transition into the new Rotary year. While attendance is not mandatory, it is highly recommended.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 11
Location: Livingston ESA Facility, Building Bldg. 1425 W. Grand River, Howell, MI
Registration opens: 9:00 AM
Fee: Rotarians $18 | Rotaractors $15
District Grant Training Seminar (Required)
Time: 9:45–11:00 AM
Reminder: Each club must have two members attend the grant training seminar. It is recommended that one attendee be the President or President-Elect (for signature purposes on the grant application).
Optional Tech/Support Work Session (During Grant Seminar)
Please bring a laptop or tablet.
Keynote Speaker
We’re pleased to welcome PDG Nick Krayacich, MD (Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial, District 6400). He will share expertise on club growth and strengthening membership.
Breakout Sessions (after lunch)
Breakout #1 (12:45–1:30 PM): Membership, Club Administration, Treasurers
Breakout #2 (1:35–2:30 PM): Foundation, Public Image, President-Elects
Help Me Grow Livingston and Great Start Livingston are preparing for upcoming Community Playdates serving families with young children across Livingston County — and we’re seeking volunteer support from our local partners on Tuesday, April 14, 2026
These playdates are more than just family fun. They are intentional opportunities to:
Connect families with local resources
Increase awareness of Help Me Grow Livingston
Provide access to developmental screenings
Reduce caregiver isolation
Offer free, accessible activities for young children
At our most recent playdate, we welcomed 88 families and 141 children, creating a welcoming space for caregivers to connect and access trusted resources that support healthy child development and school readiness.
To continue offering these high-quality, family-centered events, we need additional volunteer support. If you’re interested in helping, we’d love to hear from you! Sign up to volunteer.
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 May 1 - 3, 2026
In Chatham, Ontario
Can you believe that soon it will be spring in Ontario & Michigan?
Spring brings new, fresh opportunities, longer days, and our Rotary DISCON26.
DISCON26 provides an opportunity to Unite For Good and share our community and international successes.
If you have already registered, thank you; if you have not, there is still time.
REGISTRATION will close on APRIL 15TH
Do not delay. REGISTER TODAY
Howell Rotary will reimburse the registration fee for the Howell Rotarians who 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!
Aug. 08, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
RI Director Marty Helman's Impact Tour starts in District 6380 early on Saturday, August 8 and continues into our Canadian Chatham -Kent Township on Sunday, August 9. Marty will be shown outward facing projects throughout our District that deal with food collection and delivery to specific food pantries used by our stateside Rotary Clubs.
Marty's tour will continue to Fowlerville and the Torch 180 where she will meet and lunch with our new Livingston Golden Hearts Rotaract Club. They are adults with special needs that are training in the culinary arts and retail. Marty's last afternoon exposure will be a Peace Pole dedication in Milford.
Between 5:00pm-8:00pm we will celebrate at Baker's of Milford, 2025 S. Milford Rd., Milford, 48381, our successes of this day. Marty will share with us in an inward facing presentation of our Saturday, August 8 experiences. This registration covers only our Saturday, August 8 stateside celebration at Baker's of Milford.
Tickets - $45 for Rotarians $30 for Rotaractors/Minors
411 North Highlander Way