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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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Speakers

Jul 20, 2026
Rotarian Spotlight on Casey Yancho
Jul 27, 2026
City of Howell Update
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Event Calendar

Howell Melon Ice Cream Planning Committee Meeting
Jul. 17, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)

Literacy Committee Meeting
Jul. 27, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
411 North Highlander Way

Melon Ice Cream Scooping Day
Aug. 05, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
Howell Rotary needs your help scooping and packing individual cups of Melon Ice Cream for sale at the Howell Melon Festival!
1200 West Grand River Avenue

Melon Ice Cream Pre-Sale Distribution
Aug. 06, 2026 - Aug. 10, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
On August 6, 8 and 10, volunteers will be distributing pre-paid, family-sized ice cream containers to the customers that have pre-ordered!
411 North Highlander Way

From Barrow to Bermuda - RI Director Marty Helman's Impact Tour
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
 
Registration is open for this event. 
2025 South Milford Road

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

Melon Ice Cream Retail Stocking
Aug. 13, 2026 - Aug. 16, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
Get signed up to drive a retail stocking route!

Melon Festival Ice Cream Sales
Aug. 14, 2026 - Aug. 16, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
Howell Rotary needs your help with the sale of Melon Ice Cream during the Howell Melon Festival, August 14-16, 2026!
200 East Grand River Avenue

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

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Last Week's Program

Last week, we learned about Jeff Molby, a Rotarian from Caro, Michigan, where he's been volunteering for the American Cancer Society. He's on a three-year bicycle tour around the country to help people get to their chemo appointments.

Photo by Jim Gilligan

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Fred Woodhams honored by Howell Carnegie Library 

 

Fred Woodhams established and led the Literary Discussion Group for 30 years.

 

Article submission by Terry VanAntwerp

What time is it?

You are invited to the 2026 Evening for the Cure.

Join us on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Detroit’s historic Michigan Central Station!

Tickets are LIVE! I’d love for you to join this special cause - get your tickets today!

We look forward to creating a memorable evening together as we continue our mission of creating a cancer-free world. It would mean the world to me to have you not only be a part of this special evening, but, more importantly, of this fight against cancer. We can’t make a difference alone - united we can.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Casey Jacobsen, Howell Rotarian

Email: cjacobsen@lafontaine.com
Phone: 248.909.3222

Meet the 26-27 Governor

News submission by Holly Ward Lamb

We have identified one family interested in hosting an exchange student for our club for the 2026-2027 school year.  

To make the commitment to the District, we need to identify at least one more, preferably two.

The host family does not need to be a Rotarian - please see the information below and share it with anyone you think might be interested.  Patti is willing to meet and discuss further and answer any questions. Student matches are in the process of being made now - we need to identify a family soon for our club and community to be able to have this opportunity.

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.

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!

Share our Prospective New Membership Application with them today!

Monthly Birthdays & Anniversaries

Member Birthdays
Brian MacDonald
July 4
 
Fred Woodhams
July 4
 
Patricia Griffith
July 11
 
Robert Ellis
July 12
 
Peter Bowen
July 13
 
Deanna Robson
July 30
 
Anniversaries
Kathleen Zaenger
Dennis Strasser
July 26
 
Join Date
Anne O'Brien-Stahly
July 1, 2025
1 year
 
Greg Clum
July 1, 1990
36 years
 
Patricia Griffith
July 2, 2008
18 years
 
Patricia Convery
July 14, 2003
23 years
 
Jake Andrews
July 31, 2017
9 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
 
eHoweller Newsletter Editor
 
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Leftovers to Donation Partner