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Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North 
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We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM

Holiday Inn, Near The University of Michigan
3600 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI  48105
 
 
 
E-mail Address: rotaryclubaan@gmail.com
 
Phone Number: (734)224-4130
 
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3600 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor MI 48105
 
Date & Time: November 3, 2018 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
Contact Peggy Windsor, with any questions.
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20 Reasons To Join Rotary.
Posted by Eric Tindall on Sep 20, 2018
TOP TWENTY REASONS PEOPLE JOIN A ROTARY CLUB
 
WHY DO JOIN ROTARY?
 
 
The TOP 20
 
1. Friendship / Fellowship / Community: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.
 
2. Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary's beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross-section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others.
 
3. Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary ensures continuing growth and education in human relations and personal development.
 
4. Leadership Development: Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership is all about learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.
 
5. Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary club helps develop better community citizens. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community.
 
6. Continuing Education: Each week at Rotary, there is a program designed to keep members informed about what is going on in the community, nation and world. Each meeting provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers on a variety of timely topics.
 
7. Fun: Rotary is a fun and exciting place to be.
 
8. Prestige: Rotary members are prominent people: leaders of business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion, and all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks include executives, managers, and professionals - people who make decisions and influence policy.
 
9. Citizenship in the World: Every Rotarian wears a pin that says "Rotary International." There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary club. Every Rotarian is welcome - even encouraged - to attend any of the 30,000 clubs in 194 nations and geographical regions. This encourages new friendships in both local and world communities.
 
10. Assistance When Traveling: Traveling Rotarians can secure medical and professional assistance as well as services and advice from fellow Rotarians throughout the world.
11. Public Speaking Skills: Many individuals who joined Rotary were uncomfortable about speaking in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.
 
12. Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities that contribute to a diverse, yet professional business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education, and service.
 
13. Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one's personality, social skills and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people.
 
14. Family Programs: Rotary provides one of the world's largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse involvement; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and the development of family values.
 
15. Vocational Skills: Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to teach youth about jobs or vocations. Rotary helps to make each individual a better doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc.
 
16. The Development of Ethics: Rotarians practice a 4¬Way Test that governs their ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.
 
17. Cultural Awareness: Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color and ethnic identity is represented among members of Rotary. Rotary is a cross section of the world's most prominent citizens who are aware of their cultures and have developed a love of working with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.
 
18. Nice People: Rotarians are the nicest people on the face of the earth.
 
19. Absence of an Official Creed: Rotary has no secret handshake, no official creed, no secret meetings or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.
 
20. Opportunity to Serve: As a service club, Rotary's business is mankind and its product is service. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do good.
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Do You Know A Veteran That Needs A Job?
Posted by Eric Tindall on Sep 20, 2018
Do you know a Veteran that needs a job? Tell the Veteran about this event.
 
 
Meet 30+ Veteran-Friendly
Local Employers!
 
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Registration: 9:00 AM
Presentation: 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Hiring Event: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
 
WHERE:
Washtenaw Community College - Morris Lawrence Building located at 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105
 
 
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
1) Opportunity to meet over 30 Veteran-friendly local employers
2) Special presentation
3) Employment package and light refreshment
 
 
ATTENDEES RAVE ABOUT OUR HIRING EVENT
88% of the attendees were “Satisfied”or “Very satisfied” with our Hiring Event 2017
 
“I started with two companies to start. I found several more to my delight. I left feeling positive. ”
 
“Received several interviews and met with a number of companies. ”
 
“Thank you for having the recruiters. I was able to get answers and find useful resources.
I really appreciate this opportunity. ”
 
 
Special Presentation
 
Debby Bezzina
 
 
Presenter: Debby Bezzina, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institue (UMTRI)
 
Debby Bezzina holds a BS in electrical engineering, an MBA, and program management professional certification (PMP). Ms. Bezzina has over thirty years of experience in the automotive industry, and has served as a program manager for eighteen years.
 
 
Milan Feeding The World, ***CANCELLED***
Posted by Eric Tindall on Sep 17, 2018
***SORRY MILAN FEEDING THE WORLD HAS BEEN CANCELLED***
Milan Rotary and KCAH are looking for families, individuals, community organizations, church groups, school classes, etc., to help in the packing of these valuable complete meals. 
 
This is a family event that all can participate in, bring your children and give them the joy of helping others.
 
Please visit http://kidscoalitionagainsthunger.org to learn how just pennies can feed a family. 
Kids Coalition Against Hunger
Stories of Service An Evening With Veterans At Hill Auditorium.
Posted by Eric Tindall on Sep 15, 2018
Stories of Service
 
Veteran Storytellers from 5 different eras share their stories on stage. You won't want to miss this moving evening!

General admission tickets are FREE and available via Eventbrite. 

Join us for the stories, and stay for the silent auction to raise funds for Fisher Houses Michigan!
 
Date: Monday November 5, 2018
 
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 
Location: Hill Auditorium 
825 North University Avenue 
Ann Arbor Michigan 48109
 
For more information about Stories of Service, An Evening With Veterans At Hill Auditorium go to their website at http://storiesofservice.org/.
 
Bishop Grant Young Talks About Man to Man Enterprise Inc..
Posted by Eric Tindall on Sep 13, 2018
Bishop Grant Young from Man to Man Enterprise Inc. was the speaker at the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Luncheon on September 13, 2018.
 
Bishop Grant described, "that Man to Man Enterprise Inc. is a community based non-profit organization that promotes healing, education and empowerment to men marriages, healthy images for son's and daughter's and serves as a support to healthy relationships with our fellow man"
 
With so many issues in the world, economic pressures, poverty, single parent homes, violence sicknesses and the core of these is a huge lack of men! 
 
According to statistics because of a lack of education, no family structure, fatherless children, the result of these are overcrowding in our judicial systems and many other physiological pressures that plague our society.
 
A look at alarming statistics would cause anyone to awake to seeking answers that would help provide healing to fallen and most valuable asset to society is Man!
 
There is no question that children who grow up in a fatherless homes have a much greater risk of major challenges in life than those who grow up with a father in the home.
 
Consider just a few questions:
  1. Incarceration Rates: Young man who grow up in homes without a father are twice as likely to end up in jail as those who come from traditional two parent families
  2. Suicide: 63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes. (Source: What Can The Federal Government Do To Decrease Crime and Revitalize Communities? from the National Institute of Justice, 1998, Pg 11).
  3. Behavioral Disorders: 85% of all children that exhibit behavioral disorders come from fatherless homes.
  4. High School Dropouts: 71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes.
  5. Juvenile Detention Rates: 70% of juveniles in state-operated institutions come from fatherless homes.
  6. Confused identities: Boys who grow up in father-absent homes are more likely than those in father-present homes to have trouble establishing appropriate sex roles and gender identity.
  7. Criminal Activity: The likelihood that a young male will engage in criminal activity doubles if he is raised with out a father and triples if he lives in a neighborhood with a high concentration of single parent families. (Source: A. Ann Hill, June O'Neill, Underclass Behaviors in the United States, CUNY, Baruch College, 1993)
After looking at such staggering statistics we must have a working plan for men to revive, rehabilitate and ultimately create responsible males in our society if we are to have hope for the next generation of upcoming male fathers, husbands and mentors.
 
Above information was given to the club by Bishop Grant in his brochure called "Man to Man Enterprise Inc.: Men Helping Men Reach Their Destiny" "It takes a Man, To Make A Man".
 
Bishop Grant also talked about, their largest fundraiser which is schedules for October 12, 2018. It is a Sponsors & Supporters Banquet at The Ann Arbor Regent Hotel. Click Read more for invitation. 
 
Before Bishop Grant's talk, President Joyce presented Diane her Paul Harris +1 Award.
 
Man To Man Enterprise Inc.
 
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Man To Man Enterprise
 
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Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Foundation Grants 2017-2018
Posted by Eric Tindall on Sep 07, 2018
Grants 2017-2018
 
Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Foundation Grants for 2017-2018
 
Polio Plus Donation
Rotary Foreign Exchange Student
Family of Hurricane Harvey Victim
Empowering Services Inc.
Fundação Clínica Carmem Lucia
Fisher House
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in India
Ann Arbor Jaycees
Boy Scouts of America, Huron Trails
Girl Scouts, Heart of Michigan
Habitat for Humanity
Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Breakfast at St. Andrew's
Nepal Sanitation Project
Rotary Global Grants Scholarship
Project Dignity
Arlene Golembiewski, From Sherbro Foudation Sierra Leone Was The Speaker At RCAAN Luncheon on September 6th.
Posted by Eric Tindall on Sep 06, 2018
Arlene Golembiewski, Executive Director & President  of the Sherbo Foundation of Sierra Leone was the speaker at Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North's Luncheon on September 6, 2018.
 
Sherbro Foundation uses all volunteers with the mission of helping rural Sierra Leone move from poverty to self-reliance through education and economic empowerment.
 
The Ann Arbor Rotary Club contributed $10,000 and coordinated grant contributions from six other Rotary Clubs: Ann Arbor North, Dexter and Ypsilanti in Michigan; plus Cincinnati, Wilmington, N.C. and Pune, India. Rotary District #6380 and the Rotary International Foundation provided matching funds for this two-year global grant. This grant has provided:
 
  • Fruit Orchard on a Commercieal Scale:
    • The goal is to fund education savings accounts opened for newborns, which parents can continue grow with their own savings. By the age of twelve, a child will have money for their secondary school education. While fruit trees mature, orchards are inter-planted with annuals crops of rice, couscous, corn and vegetables for short term operating income.
 
    • The chiefdom records births of newborns and prepares affidavits to exchange for government birth certificates. Government birth registration doesn’t reach this inaccessible rural area. CCET-SL facilitates securing legal birth certificates for these babies. 
 
Parents of newborns will receive fruit trees to grow for income they can save for their child’s education, reviving an old tradition with a modern goal.
 
    • The grant has created seven forest preserves to protect drinking water sources, wildlife and trees to benefit of future generations. These will be the first locally organized preserves in Sierra Leone, as Bumpeh Chiefdom strives to protect its all-important natural environment and counteract climate change.
Arlene said, "Thanks to our grant this project has done all this great work."
 
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Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Foundation received a check for $34.22 for time period 08/01/18-010/31/18. 8 households are registered for Ann Arbor North Foundation's Kroger Community Rewards.
 
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.
 
***  Please be aware, Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Foundation has a new Non-Profit Organization Account Number, it is BD440.  ***
 
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  • 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 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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Upcoming Events and Thursdays Luncheon Keynote Speakers
Lana Berry: Therapaws Program
Holiday Inn, Near the University of Michigan
Jan 17, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
 
Prof. Huei Peng: Self Driving Testing - M City
Holiday Inn, Near the University of Michigan
Jan 24, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
 
Prof. Stefanpaulou:Advanced Batteries Electric Car
Holiday Inn, Near the University of Michigan
Jan 31, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
 
2019 PET Orientation - Brighton
Brighton Community Center
Feb 26, 2019 5:30 PM
 
PETS - Kalamazoo
Radisson Plaza Hotel Kalamazoo
Mar 14, 2019 – Mar 16, 2019
 
Frankie Moore: Community Action Network-GBC
Holiday Inn, Near the University of Michigan
Apr 04, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
 
Lisa Bradley: Ann Arbor Jaycees
Holiday Inn, Near the University of Michigan
Apr 11, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
 
RYLA 2019
Camp Copneconic
Apr 12, 2019 – Apr 14, 2019
 
District Officer's Training (District Assembly)
TBA
Apr 13, 2019 8:00 AM
 
Brenda Tipton: Dist. 6380 Membership Chairp. 19-20
Holiday Inn, Near the University of Michigan
Apr 18, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
 
Luncheon Responsibilities
January 2019
 
Schedule Monthly Program
Greenough, Robert
 
Schedule Monthly Program
Specht, Bob
 
Greeter
Sheffrey, Diane
 
Invocation
Tindall, Eric
 
The Four-Way Test
Jarzembowski, Rick
 
Luncheon Fundraising Activity
 
B.A.B.E.s
Schindel, Bryan
 
February 2019
 
Schedule Monthly Program
Windsor, Peggy
 
Schedule Monthly Program
 
Greeter
Mehta, Manish
 
Invocation
Schindel, Bryan
 
The Four-Way Test
Lessens, Doc
 
Luncheon Fundraising Activity
Specht, Bob
 
B.A.B.E.s
Scott, Gail
 
March 2019
 
Schedule Monthly Program
Sheffrey, Diane
 
Schedule Monthly Program
 
Greeter
Greenough, Robert
 
Invocation
 
The Four-Way Test
Sheffrey, Diane
 
Luncheon Fundraising Activity
Talwar, Meera
 
B.A.B.E.s
Schindel, Bryan
 
April 2019
 
Schedule Monthly Program
Tindall, Eric
 
Schedule Monthly Program
Nelson, Scott
 
Greeter
Schindel, Bryan
 
Invocation
 
The Four-Way Test
 
Luncheon Fundraising Activity
Sheffrey, Diane
 
B.A.B.E.s
 
2017-2018 RCAAN Board of Directors
President
Joyce Williams
 
President Elect
Eric Tindall
 
President Nominee
Doc Lessens
 
Secretary
Tammy Broderick
 
Treasurer
Diane Sheffrey
 
Membership
Don Broderick
 
Club Administration
Scott Nelson
 
Rotary Foundation
Rick Jarzembowski
 
International Service Projects
Manish Mehta
 
Fundraising
Peggy Windsor
 
Fundraising
Matt Copeland
 
Past President
Peggy Windsor
 
Website Administrator
Eric Tindall
 
Youth Services
Diane Sheffrey
 
Youth Services
Sherry Lessens
 
Executive Secretary
Eric Tindall
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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Links
 
Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Five Year Strategic Plan 2018-2023
 
 
Presidential Theme & Citation
 
 
Rotary Foundation
 
 
Rotary
 
 
Veteran's Initiative
 
         
Rotary Leadership Institute-Great Lakes
 
 
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Luncheon Day & Time: Thursday's at 12:00 pm | Luncheon Address: Holiday Inn Near The University of Michigan, 3600 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI | Web Site: http://www.rcaan.org | E-Mail: rotaryclubaan@gmail.com | Phone: (734)224-4130 |
 
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