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 Howell Public Schools Administration Building                        In the Boardroom                                                            411 N. Highlander Way, Howell, MI  48843
 Door C1 (District Office)

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Event Calendar

Service Committee Meeting
Oct. 19, 2026 11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
411 North Highlander Way

Fore the Fun of Rotary!
Oct. 29, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
Join the Rotary Club of Howell for an evening of fun, fellowship, and family at Tap-Ins! Enjoy food, golf, and great company as we kick off our quarterly socials. Partners, significant others, and children are welcome!
4444 East Grand River Avenue

Monthly Board Meeting
Nov. 09, 2026
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Howell
Howell Public Schools Administration Building

Rotary Service Project: Christmas Blessing Project
Nov. 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (UTC-05:00)
Join fellow Rotarians as we help Livingston County Catholic Charities prepare its annual Christmas Blessing Project, bringing hope, help, and holiday cheer to vulnerable seniors throughout Livingston County.
2877 West Coon Lake Road

Ring at the Red Kettle 2026
Dec. 05, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (UTC-05:00)
Spread holiday cheer and support local families in need by joining the Howell Rotary Club to ring bells for The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign! Sign up for a volunteer shift, bring a smile, and help make spirits bright this season. 🎄🔔
3850 East Grand River Avenue

Monthly Board Meeting
Dec. 14, 2026
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Howell
Howell Public Schools Administration Building

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Speakers

Oct 19, 2026 12:00 PM
Veteran's Project
Oct 26, 2026 12:00 PM
Civics Bee
Nov 02, 2026 12:00 PM
Salvation Army
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Volunteer Opportunities are now open for Melon Ice Cream!
 

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Melon Ice Cream Scooping August 5
 

Pre-Sale Distribution August 6, 8, and 10
 

Retail Stocking at Jonna's Locations August 15-16
 

Melon Ice Cream Sales at Melon Fest August 15-16
 

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Rotary Club of Howell Joins District 6380 Food Pantry Service Project

This summer, the Rotary Club of Howell will join fellow District 6380 clubs in a district-wide service project supporting local food pantries as part of the August Impact Tour of Martha ("Marty") Helman, our Rotary Zone 28/32 Director on the Rotary International Board of Directors. Marty represents a vibrant community of Rotarians across two languages, four countries, and eight time zones: Bermuda, Canada, France, and the United States, bringing the voice of our Zone to Rotary's global leadership.

Inspired by Rotary's call to create lasting impact through service, District 6380 has challenged every club to participate in this shared effort to help fight food insecurity in our local communities.

Beginning with our July 6 meeting, collection boxes will be available each Monday through August 3 for members and guests to donate non-perishable food items. All donations collected by our Club will benefit the St. Joseph Catholic Church Food Pantry in Howell, serving families throughout our community.

Volunteers will deliver our donations during the week of August 3, with an opportunity to serve alongside pantry volunteers. Together with the other Rotary clubs in District 6380, we'll demonstrate that when Rotarians unite in service, we truly create lasting impact ... right here at home.
 

Membership Dues REMINDER

As we begin a new Rotary year, thank you for your continued involvement in the Rotary Club of Howell! Your annual dues help make everything we do possible, from weekly programs and club operations to scholarships, youth leadership opportunities, community service projects, and the many ways we create lasting impact both here in Howell and around the world.

If you haven't already, please remember that 2026–27 membership dues are due by Friday, July 31. Members may pay in full or take advantage of our two-payment option by paying half in July and the remaining balance in December. Dues may be paid online through Zeffy, by check at a weekly meeting, or by mailing your payment to the club's post office box. Thank you for your continued commitment to Service Above Self and for helping our club continue to grow, serve, and create lasting impact throughout the coming year.  

ART Doing Good Update

ART Doing Good has raised just over $50,000, what’s important to know is that this first phase helped build more than the artwork you see today.

It helped launch a long-term public art and community connection program for Downtown Howell, which brings art downtown, supports
artists, and connects people with local nonprofits.

The funds have supported the Thai Café artwork and installation, wall preparation, the custom infrastructure needed for that very challenging wall, lighting, nonprofit setup, the website, QR code storytelling, community input collection, preparation for the next wall at The Collective building (where Snedicor's came down), and
long-term stewardship of the artwork, including care, replacement, or removal when needed.

The Thai Café wall was a special circumstance. Because of the wood construction, surface irregularities, and our goal of long-term
durability, painting directly on that wall was not the best option.
Instead, we invested in a flat installation system that allows artwork to be installed now and updated or changed in the future.

The artwork you see today is expected to last around seven years. The infrastructure behind it was built with the future in mind. This wall will be a space to feature artists and artwork for many years to come.

The next installation planned for The Collective building is different. That wall is brick, so the artwork can be painted directly on the wall. As more artwork is added throughout the city, each
location will be considered individually so we can choose the best approach for that space.

This first installation is the beginning of something much bigger.

ART Doing Good will continue collecting community input and sharing that inspiration with artists. Each piece of public art will include a
QR code where people can learn about the artist, the artwork, local stories, and ways to connect with organizations, volunteer opportunities, events, and needs in the community.

This wall is a welcome to Downtown Howell. It reflects what people said they love most about our community, and it invites everyone to look closer, connect, and be part of the good happening here.

We’d love for you to share inspiration for the next piece of artwork, share your story, or find a cause that matters to you at ARTDoingGood

New Members Wanted

Do you know someone who lives, works, learns, or plays in our community and lives by Service Above Self? Invite them to join us for lunch and discover how Rotary changes lives!

This year, our goal is to grow our club to 55 members. 

Why? 

Because every new Rotarian brings new ideas, new talents, new friendships, and a greater capacity to serve. The stronger our membership, the greater our ability to make a lasting impact in Howell, across the world, and in the lives of those who need us most.

If someone comes to mind, share our Prospective New Member Application and encourage them to take the first step toward becoming part of our Rotary family. Together, we can grow our club ... and our impact!

Monthly Birthdays & Anniversaries

Member Birthdays
Jeff Blagg
October 4
 
Patricia Convery
October 5
 
Sarah Hibbler
October 25
 
Casey Yancho
October 26
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Linda Hardacre-Lim
October 7
 
Anniversaries
Patricia Convery
Joe
October 11
 
Rachel Estelle
Mark Estelle
October 21
 
Join Date
Terry VanAntwerp
October 12, 2022
4 years
 
Christy Conn
October 14, 2019
7 years
 
Richard Lim
October 14, 2019
7 years
 
Jeff Blagg
October 15, 2002
24 years
 
Lexie Wilcox
October 28, 2024
2 years
 

Executives & Directors

President
 
President Elect
 
President Nominee
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Director - Melon Ice Cream
 
Director - Membership Focus
 
Director - Program Focus
 
Director - Youth Focus
 
Board Member-at-Large
 
Board Member-at-Large
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Literacy Committee Chair
 
Public Image Committee Chair
 
Service Committee Chair
 
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