Rotary Club Of Ann Arbor North
 
See upcoming events section for meeting details.
 
Add a hot lunch is available at a cost of $15. If you are planning to attend a meeting and would like lunch, please RSVP to: Diane Sheffrey, baubles@provide.net
 
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meeting you want to attend to RSVP for meals.
 
RCAAN Meeting Schedule:
 
1st Monday of the Month: Board Meeting at 7 PM
2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month: Meeting with Program at 12 PM
3rd Thursday of the Month: No Meeting
If Month has Five Weeks: The first week will not have a meeting
 
 
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Mission And Vision Statement
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Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Mission Statement
 
The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North is a service group dedicated to the complementary purposes of fellowship and service to others, accomplished through a variety of local and international projects with broad member participation in partnership with other people and organizations, in the spirit of Rotary International.
 
Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Vision Statement
 
The Rotary Cub of Ann Arbor North envisions a club of vibrant, active people who enjoy their membership. We seek to recruit new like minded members to help us take and maintain a leadership role in our community and in Rotary, demonstrating our commitment to action and ideals.
Stories
Linda from International House of Ann Arbor Talked on Oct. 8th.

Linda Kentes (Executive Director) from International House of Ann Arbor, talked about their house. 

For over a century, International House has promoted intercultural understanding and peace through peer-to-peer diplomacy. They are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) living learning community which houses and supports international and US students and scholars.

Linda described, that the International House cultural immersion program teaches students and scholars from around the world to care for each other, to grow their understanding of other cultures and their own, and to embrace and respect differences. 

What is at International House

  • Apartment: The House is within easy walking distance of main campus, the Diag, downtown shops, restaurants and museums.
  • Activities: IHAA and our residents will host a variety of events and activities. IHAA residents experience celebrations of the world.
  • Community: IHAA is a supportive community where neighbors become friends and everyone feels at home.

Ann Arbor's International House is located at 921 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, and has many volunteer opportunities.

Rotary Club donated $1000.00 to International House Ann Arbor on October 8. 2026.

Manish Talks About The Rotary International Convention.

On September 24th at the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Luncheon Manish Mehta talked about his trip to Taipei Taiwan where he attended the Rotary International Convention. More than 37,000 Rotary members and participants from over 140 countries are gathering at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and the Taipei Dome from 13-17 June 2026 for the membership service organization’s annual international convention. Manish showed us photos and videos of his experiences at the convention.

Send Hunger Packing.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Cafeteria
601 W. Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Clock Tower entrance
 
KCAH, works with a multitude of different organization to produce a 390-gram food packet that provides enough nutrition for six adults or twelve kids.  These packets are produced at different schools, churches, and community halls and are called packaging events. The meal packing event empowers volunteers from all walks of life to share their talents and abilities to touch peoples’ lives whom they may know and some whom they may never see, but they do make an impacted as they work together feeding children around the corner and around the world.
 
We accomplish this by delivering a highly nutritious meal, that was developed by food scientists to provide a rich source of easily digestible protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins needed by an undernourished child’s body and mind. The food is also acceptable to the broad diversity of ethnic tastes and religious differences around the world. The food offers all nine of the essential amino acids required for complete nutrition, something that can’t be said about other typical food relief sources such as rice or beans alone. It is also very simple to prepare, requiring only six cups of boiling water to make a complete meal. 

 

How to Donate and Volunteer:

Go to this link: https://feedonemore.org/send-hunger-packing-2026-1

  1.  You will see the DONATE button at the top of the page.  Click on that button to be taken to the donation page.
  2. Make your desired donation.
  3. Close that page.
  4. Back on the main page, scroll down past the donation button.  There is a second button to VOLUNTEER.  It is located in a section called: Want to Help Pack Meals?
  5. Register to volunteer.  
Cindy Miller Talked at the RCAAN Luncheon on Sept. 10th.
Posted on Sep. 15, 2026

Cindy Miller from C Miller & Associates spoke to RCAAN on how our life perspective may have been shaped by the timing of your birth.  Looking at the last 5 generations we explored differences in outlook, actions, choices and values.

John White Talked About His New Project.
Posted on Aug. 27, 2026

At August 27th Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Luncheon John White jumped in after our speaker canceled and talked about his new project. 

John is putting together a data bank that will be on Google Calendar that will be available to the local social clubs like Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lion's clubs to see what is going on in each club.  The club would send an event to a data bank and it will be put on Google Calendar and club members from all local social clubs can come out to the event. 

DG Lee Holsted Talked to the Club on Aug 13th.

On August 13th District Governor Lee Holsted talked about what was going on the the District and in Rotary. Lee said, “Create Lasting Impact” was announced by Rotary International President-Elect Olayinka Hakeem Babalola during the International Assembly. Create Lasting Impact, encourages all of us, as people of action, to work together to make a meaningful difference in our communities and around the world. 

Lee advised for membership, do not invite a potential member to a club meeting. Invite them to a social event or to a project the club is doing. This is more fun them going to a meeting.

Lee liked out new meeting place and was encouraged about our plans for the year and future.

Club Assembly at Lunchean on July 23rd.

At July 23rd RCAAN Luncheon Pres. Bob Ransom had the beginning of the year Club Assembly. 

We had topics that involved Club Budget and Club Strategic Plan.

Bob wanted to remind everyone about the Ice Cream Social that is coming up on the 5th Thursday this month on July 30th.

Peace Concert

Concert for Peace was on Tuesday, July 22 at Trinity House Theatre in Livonia is was an inspiring evening of music, community and hope featuring: Dave Boutette & Kristi Davis, Annie & Rod Capps, Audra Kubat, Bobby Pennock, Steve Pichan, Mike Ward Trinity House Theatre 38840 Six Mile Road Livonia, MI.

Backpacks for CAN.

Fourteen older youth sized backpacks were delivered to Community Action Network on 7/15/2026 for their back-to-school drive.  RCAAN has been a strong supporter of CAN/Green Baxter Court for many years.  We are pleased to provide ongoing support to this wonderful community support agency.

Kroger Community Rewards
 
ENROLL TODAY:
 
 
Earned $9.47 from May. 1, 2026 - July. 30, 2026.
 
Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Foundation is registered in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Sign up and start making money for The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Foundation
 
***Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Foundation Non-Profit Organization Number, is BD440. ***
 
Create a Kroger account online at http://kroger.com 
 
  • Click on Sign In/Register
  • Most participants are new online customers', so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.
  • Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your e-mail address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
  • You will then get a message to check your e-mail in-box and click on the link within the body of the e-mail.
  • Click on My Account and use your e-mail address and password to proceed to the next step.
  • Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
  • Update or confirm your information.
  • Enter New Non-Profit Organization Account number (BD440) or name of organization (Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Foundation), select organization from list and click on confirm.
  • To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
 
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Adopt-a-Park coordinator Melissa captured this shot of a monarch butterfly in the Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden at Gallup Park in the Summer of 2022!
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President
Bob Ransom
Secretary
Lisa Hudy
Treasurer
Beth Harkness
Community Service
Scott Nelson
International Service
Manish Mehta
Rotary Foundation
Gail Scott
Membership
Doc Lessens
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Diane Sheffrey