Speaker At Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Luncheon on May 30, 2019
Shamar Herron
Deputy Director of Michigan Works!
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Shamar Herron learned very quickly that he had options. He could let his unfavorable surroundings dictate his future, or he could forge his own path. Shamar chose the latter and began working hard towards his success.
After growing six inches in one summer, Shamar knew his passion for basketball could help him achieve his goals. After a long process, Shamar chose to attend The Ohio State University, where he helped lead his basketball team to the NCAA Final Four in 1999. While Shamar saw minimal time on the court, he was a consummate and dependable teammate. That skill is one of his best traits in the business world.
As the Deputy Director of Michigan Works! Southeast, Shamar leads teams that focus on helping people craft and achieve their goals toward a career and connecting talent to business needs. Mr. Herron also serves as a liaison between executive thought and day to day outputs. His background in economic development, mentoring, and data analysis allows him to play in a variety of arenas. Shamar sits on multiple boards from Youth development to Prisoner reentry. Working with the Director, Shamar will continue to learn and grow as a member of this team!
Shan Bao, filled in for Prof. Huei Peng to talk about the Automated Vehicle and Mcity.
Five years ago the University of Michigan announced plans to launch an advanced mobility research center. Today, Mcity has established itself as a leading voice in connected and automated vehicles.
Shan described the benefits of an automated vehicle, automated vehicles have the potential to:
Reduce vehicle fatalities and injuries by as much as 90 percent
Increase vehicle energy efficiency
Significantly reduce carbon emissions
Lower freight transportation costs
Reduce land use for mobility, including parking
Improve accessibility to transportation
Shan talked, about the Mcity Test Facility, which is less them a mile from our luncheon location. "The Mcity Test Facility is the first purpose-built proving ground for testing connected and automated vehicles and technologies in simulated urban and suburban driving environments." "There’s no other facility like it."
Shan also described theMcity Driverless Shuttle, "Mcity is studying how passengers react to the driverless shuttles as a way to gauge consumer acceptance of the technology." The Mcity Driverless Shuttle operates on U-M’s North Campus when the weather is better. "Exterior cameras capture the reaction and behavior of other road users, including other vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. Interior cameras record the reactions of riders inside the shuttle. This includes the use of video and audio recordings, and photographs from the videos." "Mcity is also monitoring ridership and usage patterns, and surveying users about their experience. The data gathered will help researchers understand user trust over time, as well as how to design safer vehicles and how to operate them more efficiently."
Shan said, "Mcity's vision is to lead the transition to a new world of connected and automated vehicles. Mcity's work goes beyond technology. Mcity’s researchers, collaborators, and partners consider all aspects of the future of transportation and mobility, such as the impact on business, infrastructure, and society."
At the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Luncheon on January 17, 2019, Lana Berry talked about Therapaws of Michigan.
Therapaws of Michigan promote and provide the therapeutic effects of the human-animal bond by placing qualified therapy dog teams, certified with Alliance of Therapy Dogs, at:
Lana said, that Therapaws help at the following events:
Wag and Walk
Dreams and Wings
Bark for Life
And More
Lana described, "one program that they perform called Therapaws to Read." The Therapaws READ program seeks to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of registered pet therapy teams.
Children enjoy reading aloud to the dogs. Studies have shown the level of reading confidence improved for children involved in this program.
READ dogs visit in schools and libraries in Washtenaw County as well as surrounding counties.
To end, Lana's talk Jeff Crause (Lana's Husband) and Lana had a contest that winners won Stuffed Therapaws Dog.
Lana Berry fromTherapawsand Eric Tindall, acting President for Jan. 7th lunch
and Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North 2018-2019 President Elect
On January 5 2019, three members of Ann Arbor North and many District 6380 Rotarian's attended the Membership Seminar, held in Lansing Michigan.
At the seminar we discussed at the beginning Is Your Club Healthy? We completed a Rotary Club Health Check, and had a discussion afterwords.
We then had two Concurrent Sessions, which we chose one of two:
Practicing Flexibility and Innovation
Strategies for Attracting New Members
During a working lunch we talked about Corporate Membership strategies.
Then we had the last Concurrent Session which we chose one of two:
A different Flexibility and Innovation then in Session 1.
Best Practices for Engaging Members.
To end the day we talked aboutYour Membership Plan. When you make a long-term membership plan, you’re making a commitment to your club’s health. Create a step-by-step plan to strengthen your membership and keep your club vibrant and relevant.
The day was full of great information on membership and seeing friends from other clubs.
We regret to inform you that Gloria Kerry, a Rotarian from Ann Arbor Rotary and the Mother of Karen Kerry (Brad Chick) from Fisher House Michigan and Ann Arbor Rotary has passed away.
Please come celebrate Gloria's life and legacy on Saturday, January 26th at 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor (Directions).
Keep Gloria's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
On December 20, 2018, Arthur Holst passed away. Arthur was a great help with Rotary's Veterans Projects and a VERY IMPORTANT and BIG HELP in bringing the Fisher House to Ann Arbor.
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