Northstar - Sept. 23, 2021 (Sep 23, 2021)

Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North

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Concordia University Ann Arbor

4090 Geddes Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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In the historic Earhart Manor (Nickname Old Mansion)

Meeting room on third floor, an is elevator available

Meeting will be virtual on Zoom

Day of the Month	Event	Time
First Monday of the Month	Board Meeting	07:00 PM
Second Thursday of the Month	Meeting with Program	12:00 PM
Third Thursday of the Month	No Meeting
Fourth Thursday of the Month	Meeting with Program	12:00 PM
If Month has Five Weeks	The first week will not have a meeting

Web-Site: http://www.rcaan.org

E-mail Address: rotaryclubaan@gmail.com

Phone Number: (734)224-4130

RCAAN Meeting: Dr Tanyss Murro, Amarok Society
Earhart Manor- Concordia University Ann Arbor
Sep 23, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Zoom Board Meeting & Club Assembly
Where You Are
Oct 04, 2021 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

RCAAN Meeting: Chris Juliett, Frank Lloyd Wright
Earhart Manor- Concordia University Ann Arbor
Oct 14, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

RCAAN Meeting: DG Brenda Tipton, ADG Rosemarie R.
Earhart Manor- Concordia University Ann Arbor
Oct 28, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Zoom Board Meeting & Club Assembly
Where You Are
Nov 01, 2021 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

RCAAN Lunch Meeting
Earhart Manor- Concordia University Ann Arbor
Nov 11, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

RCAAN Lunch Meeting
Earhart Manor- Concordia University Ann Arbor
Nov 18, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Zoom Board Meeting & Club Assembly
Where You Are
Dec 06, 2021 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

RCAAN Lunch Meeting
Earhart Manor- Concordia University Ann Arbor
Dec 09, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

RCAAN Lunch Meeting
Earhart Manor- Concordia University Ann Arbor
Dec 23, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

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Dr. Tanyss Murro From Amarok Society Talked At Lunch Meeting On Sept. 23th.

Posted on Sep 23, 2021

At the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Lunch Meeting on September 23, 2021, Dr, Tanyss Murro talked about her Society called the Amarok Society.

The Amarok Society was founded with one family: Dr. Tanyss Munro, Gem Munro and their four children. Tanyss uses a distinctive and bold statement for her Society, "We stand for the freedom of children." "We stand for their freedom from poverty, from violence, from oppression. For the freedom to direct their own lives, exploring and contributing their full potential to the world."

When there are too many marginalizing factors between a child and their education, a school can’t reach them anymore. But their mother still can.

The Amarok Society open schools for mothers who live in the slums of Bangladesh and Pakistan. Each mother then goes home and teaches her children and her neighbours’ children everything she’s learned.

The inclusive curriculum, combined with the dedication and courage of the mothers they teach, can overcome the obstacles that poverty, religion, gender, and disability put in the way of global education.

Lockdowns due to Covid meant that the schools for the mothers had to close and changes had to be made to who the mothers taught in order to avoid the spread of the virus. But, the mothers have continued to teach and the schools are looking to reopen.

In many places, the "Amarok mothers' have become champions and leaders in their communities, supporting others, preventing arranged marriages of underage girls, and encouraging women to become entrepreneurs and help support their families financially.

Tanyss explained, "When we educate mothers, they not only directly import education into the families, they establish a culture of education in their children and entrench the practice of learning." "When we educate, say, a slum-dwelling teen-aged boy, he will, understandably, seek to use his educational advantage to escape his circumstance." "How could we ever expect or counsel otherwise? Mothers, however, tend to stay where they are, applying their learning to their existent circumstance, even when the education has led to a woman’s entrepreneurship."

"The higher the educational level she achieves, the higher the expectations she has of herself and her children, and the more determinedly she will work to reach them."

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Date:
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Time:
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Lisa Hoenig Talked About The New Superior Library.

Posted on Sep 09, 2021

Ypsilanti District Library Director, Lisa Hoenig, presented a program on the new library branch now under construction in Superior Township. The new library is located at The new facility will be located on North Harris Road, between Geddes and MacArthur Boulevard. It will be built on two and a half acres of a 12-acre lot, purchased by Superior Township.

Ypsilanti Library:

At the beginning of Lisa's presentation she talked a little about the Ypsilanti Library on Michigan Ave. Built in 1915 as a Carnegie Post Office, the building was designed in the classical revival style typical of early 20th century government buildings.

The post office moved to its current location in 1962. The building was sold to the City of Ypsilanti for $1, and the City renovated the building and opened the library there the following year.

New Library:

With the November 2018 passage of a new operating millage, the new library will benefit all of the YDL district, it will most notably impact the socio-economic and health inequities in the struggling MacArthur Boulevard neighborhood in Ypsilanti, which is within easy walking distance to the new library. This neighborhood is the highest density, lowest income housing block in Washtenaw County. The new branch will also serve the Willow Run area.

Though closed now, the current tiny 1,000 sq.-ft. branch was a lifeline for the families and children in this particular community. Because so many residents near the library live in subsidized housing, where many of the households are led by a single female parent, there are many latchkey children. Parents rely on the library as a safe place for their children to gather when there are no adults at home. The kids build strong relationships with library staff. It is a haven for them.

There is great understanding within Washtenaw County of the need for a space that can serve as a community center and resource in Superior Township - an area with both great wealth and great poverty. The new library is poised to serve as this hub which is sure to transform the community well into the future.

The 7,500 square foot building will be a full-service library, with hours and staffing similar to the Michigan Avenue location. The facility will offer:

A youth area with flexible space that can be adapted to a range of learning activities and programs for different ages
A dedicated teen/tween area
Two group study rooms
Comfortable seating for reading and studying
A community meeting room for Library programs and meetings of community groups
20 computer workstations (compared to seven at the current library)
Triple the current number of books, magazines, and DVDs
More parking spaces
An outdoor reading area and programming space, if the budget allows
A drive-up book return available 24 hours seven days a week, if the budget allows

The library has taken on a larger purpose since closing due to COVID. It is clear it will play a huge role in helping the MacArthur Boulevard area of Ypsilanti recover from the effects of the pandemic both economically and in terms of health equity. It will be a center for community activity not only for educational and growth opportunities, but for local organizations and social service agencies to reach residents with vital services.

With construction now underway, we look forward to our grand opening in late summer of 2022. The neighborhood is over the moon with excitement. Lisa invites you to learn more about the project and the April 7th groundbreaking ceremony at https://www.ypsilibrary.org/engage/our-new-library.

Club Members and Lisa Hoenig in Earhart Manor Ballroom at Concordia University.

Ypsilanti District Library Director, Lisa Hoenig.

Photos From Meet District Governor BrendaK "Woo Woo" Tipton Celebration and Picnic.

Posted on Aug 23, 2021

What a beautiful rustic setting of Camp Talahi in Howell, MI for installing our new District Governor for 2021-22 Brenda ‘WooWoo’ Tipton, who took over on July 22nd from Governor Karen Gabrys. District Rotarians & PDGs from Michigan turned out in good numbers for our D6380’s first in-person gathering.

In the following photos are RCAAN members that attended the event.

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Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North members at DG BrendaK "Woo Woo's" Picnic.

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Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Foundation earned for $22.72 for time period May 01, 2021-July 30, 2021. 11 households are registered for Ann Arbor North Foundation's Kroger Community Rewards.

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Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North By-Laws

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Ann Arbor Area Rotary Clubs

Due to the COVID-19 virus, clubs locations and times may have changed. For the most current information go to clubs home page.

Ann Arbor:

Wednesday, 12:00 p.m., Michigan Union, (Zoom during COVID-19)

Ann Arbor North:

Second & Fourth Thursday's, 12:00 p.m., Concordia University 4090 Geddes Road Ann Arbor, MI, (Zoom during COVID-19, In-person starts July 8, 2021)

Ann Arbor West:

First & Third Monday's, 5:30 p.m., Absolute Title

Chelsea:

Tuesday, 12:15 p.m., The Common Grill Restaurant

Dexter:

Thursday, 7:30 a.m., Fillmore

Milan:

First & Third Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m., Milan School District Board Room, Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., Milan American Legion Post

Saline:

Thursday, 12:00 p.m., Brecon Village, 200 Brecon Dr, Saline

Ypsilanti:

Monday, 11:45 p.m., Meets on Zoom

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Meeting Day & Time: 2nd and 4th Thursday's of the month at 12:00 pm | Meeting Address: Concordia University Ann Arbor, 4090 Geddes Road Ann Arbor, MI 40105 (Venue Map) |

Web Site: http://www.rcaan.org | E-Mail: rotaryclubaan@gmail.com | Phone: (734)224-4130 |