Rotary Club Of Ann Arbor North
 
Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North meeting location is at
Dixboro Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
 
See upcoming events section for meeting details.
 
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Go to the Upcoming Events section on this website, for the 
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
 
 
Phone: (734)224-4130
 
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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
Lee's Meet The Governor's Event,
Posted on May 08, 2026
Come and Meet District 6380 Governor Lee Halsted
 
When: Thursday,July 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: Waldenwoods Event Venue and Resort, Inside Cromaine Hall
 
Address: 2975 Old US 23, at M59, Hartland, Michigan 
 
Cost : $60.00 which includes Dinner and Drink Ticket
           $35.00  Rotaractors and Minors (Dinner and 1 soft drink ticket)
 
What to Wear?:  Casual Business Attire
 
Keynote Speaker:  Immediate Past International Director: Chris Etienne 
 
 
 
Gallup Park Butterfly Garden Workdays.
Posted on May 08, 2026
Work Day One:
Put on your work clothes and join us for the first work day at our Butterfly Garden in Gallup Park. Bring Gloves and tools if you have them - BUT the city will have them in abundance.
 
The time is 10 AM-12 Noon, Friday, May 8.
 
Work Day Two:
You may also signup for another work day along the Huron River in collaboration with Rotary and City Parks. The day is Saturday May 16 and the times are below. The signup links are there as well:
 
(1) Riverside Park Litter Pickup:
 
 
(2) Gallup Park Litter Pickup:
 
(3) Bandemer Park Litter Pickup:
Thanks for all you do to support the Ann Arbor parks and the Huron River!
 
 
Club Assembly at our RCAAN Luncheon on April 23rd.
Posted on Apr 23, 2026
We had a very engaging and busy meeting today!  First, we had two very enjoyable visitors.  Pastor Jorge Meketela from the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ann Arbor and Author/Lawyer Ashok Arora joined us for our Club Assembly.  We hope to see them again soon!  
 
Next, our own Manish Mehta gave us a quick intro to his recent visit to Tanzania where he met Petro Korongoro (whom Brent Lofgren funded through college 15 years ago) from a Masssai village.  Petro is working to improve the water conditions in his village.  So we have, yet again, another possibility for being the supporting club on an RI Global Grant.  This is in the very, very early stages at this point.
 
Finally, incoming President, Bob Ransom, led us in the beginning session towards the goal to update and re-do our club's strategic plan.  Key in this process is to become more visible and increase membership.  A task force was set and we will begin work soon.
 
 
District Grant Seminar on April 11, 2026.
Posted by Diane Sheffrey
Three members of our club (Diane Sheffrey, Bob Ransom, Lisa Hudy) attended the District Assembly  and District Grant Seminar on April 11, 2026.  We have now met the requirements for submitting  district grant applications. In addition, we attended other sessions I including sessions on club administration, membership, clubrunner, etc.
 
 
Dr. George Mashour Talked About Being Conscious At April 10th Luncheon.
Posted on Apr 10, 2026

Dr. George Mashour, University of Michigan Physician and Professor, spoke to the club via zoom on the topic of conscious.  He discussed the multidisciplinary approaches to the study of consciousness.  Specifically he explained the different theories of consciousness and the brain network mechanisms of consciousness and unconsciousness.  Dr. Mashour also discussed the interfaces of sleep neurobiology and general anesthesia.  

 

Argus Farm Stop was at RCAAN Luncheon on March 26th
Posted on Mar 27, 2026
At the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Luncheon on March 26th, we enjoyed a presentation on Argus Farm Stop. Argus Farm Stop sells produce for a wide variety of farms in our local area. Their goal is to provide a robust all-local shopping experience.
 
 
Teri from Foundations Preschool Talked March 12th at our Luncheon.
Posted on Mar 12, 2026
At the March 12th RCAAN Luncheon, Teri from Foundations Preschool talked about the School.
 
Teri explained, Foundation's Preschool of Washtenaw County mission is to provide equitable access to high-quality care and education; prepares children for future academic and social success; and strengthens families through opportunities for professional, personal, and parental growth.
 
Foundation Preschool is a charitable non-profit organization. Their mission is to provide equitable access to high-quality early childhood programs and support services. Through outside funding, Foundations can provide tuition on a sliding scale as well as other services that other preschools and daycare providers cannot.
 
 
Bi-annual Club Assembly was on February 26th.
Posted on Feb 26, 2026

On February 26, 2026, RCAAN held our bi-annual Club Assembly.  Board members reviewed their responsibilities and shared progress with the club.  Members were able to ask questions and provide input.  We also viewed 2 great videos highlighting the work of The Rotary Foundation.

 

On January 22nd Sue Reynolds Talked About Dementia.
Posted on Jan 25, 2026
At today's meeting  Sue Reynolds, from Catholic Charities, shared basic information about the causes of dementia and strategies for working with those we care for.  It was a very interesting and informative session. Sue also shared the other services provided by the Catholic Charities organization.  District Assistant Governor Mike McManus also joined us with a couple of announcements and fellowship. It was a wonderful meeting today.
 
 
Scott Talked About Plant Based Diet at Meeting Today.
Posted on Jan 11, 2026
Thomas Okubo joined us for our meeting to provide an update on the Peru Neonatology Equipment Global Grant being led by the Yale Roteract Club.  Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North is a supporting club on this project.  Club member Manish Mehta has offered his expertise in global grant projects and has helped to secure a $5,000 D6380 Foundation Grant to support the project.
 
Scott Nelson also shared on his Rotary Action Group. 
 
 
 
RCAAN Christmas Party on December 11th.
Posted on Dec 17, 2025
RCAAN Christmas Party
December 11,  2025 RCAAN had their annual holiday party. 14 Rotarians and family members came together to kick off the season. We were so busy enjoying each other's company that no pictures were taken of the actual event. Instead of our typical holiday white elephant exchange, we decided to collect food for Food Gatherers.  In this time when so many people are facing insecurity, rotarians step up. Fourteen Rotarians filled the back of my car with much needed supplies.
 
 
Anne Nauts, Rotary Peace.
Posted on Nov 13, 2025
Anne Nauts
Anne Nauts was our speaker on November 13th and talked about Rotary Peace initiatives. As a humanitarian organization, peace is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe when people work to create peace in their communities, that change can have a global effect.
 
Anne described the peace groups in Rotary, and some events that are being planned:
  • Rotary Action Group for Peace
  • Rotary Action Group for Peace- Great Lakes Chapter
  • Rotary District 6380 Peace Committee
 
 
Ann Arbor Rotary Clubs Joined Forces to “Send Hunger Packing”
Posted on Nov 09, 2025
Send Hunger Packing
On November 8, 2025 the three Ann Arbor Rotary Clubs—Ann Arbor North, Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, and Ann Arbor West—joined forces once again with Kids Coalition Against Hunger to  host their fourth annual Send Hunger Packing event.
 
More than 200 volunteers from across the community, including students from Skyline, Saline, and Huron High School Interact Clubs and the University of Michigan Rotaract Club, along with members of Rotary clubs from District 6380 packed around 60,000 nutritious meals in just a few hours—meals that will support families facing food insecurity locally, nationally, and globally.
 
• Locally, food packs will be distributed through Food Gatherers and Packard Health in Ann Arbor
 
• Nationally and internationally, meals are being shipped to disaster relief zones,
 
including recent shipments to Jamaica following hurricane devastation. The Send Hunger Packing initiative raised over $20,000 (exceeding our goal of $17,500!) for this year’s event. This project is about neighbors helping neighbors—students, families, and community members coming together to make a difference.
 
 
 
Kroger Community Rewards
 
ENROLL TODAY:
 
 
Earned $8.94 from Nov. 1, 2025- Jan. 31, 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.
 
Make it easier: after signing up, download the Kroger Mobile App:
 
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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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Diane Sheffrey
President Elect
Bob Ransom
Secretary
Lisa Hudy
Treasurer
Beth Harkness
Community Service
Scott Nelson
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Manish Mehta
Rotary Foundation
Gail Scott
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Doc Lessens
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Diane Sheffrey