Joanne Jarvi, from theJewish Family Serviceswas the speaker at lunch on May 31, 2018. Joanne is the Business Development Manager at JFS.
Joanne said, "Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County is a private non-profit social services agency serving the greater Ann Arbor community since 1993. Originally established by the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County to assist the growing number of refugee families in Ann Arbor from the former Soviet Republics, JFS has since grown into an organization providing programs and services ranging from older adult care giving to immigrant resettlement and career services."
She said, "as an agency in Washtenaw County that serves a diverse, international population, the mission of Jewish Family Services is to create solutions, promote dignity and inspire humanity."
There’s a New District Governor coming to town. Grab your boots, hats, jeans and mosey on over to the Lazy J Ranch. Jane McManus will be welcoming you to an evening of fun, fellowship and some good grub.
Festivities begin with a cash bar at 6:00pm on July 12, 2018. Get your appetite primed for a Pig Roast with all the fixins, (vegetarian and pasta options available). Treat yourself to ice cream from the Good Humor cart. Burn those extra calories off with some good ole barn dancing.
Dutch Nie, Past Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North President and current Milan Rotary President wants to invite RCAAN member's to Milan Rotary's President's Night BBQ.
The Rotary International Convention will travel to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where there’s Inspiration Around Every Corner, June 23-27, 2018.
Toronto is a diverse city with lots to offer, including vibrant cultural, art, entertainment, and culinary scenes.
You’ll learn about new ideas, hear different perspectives, and gain new skills through engaging speakers, breakout sessions, and exhibits in the House of Friendship.
At Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Luncheon on May 10th, Karen Kerry, Board Member of Fisher House Michigan and Ann Arbor Rotarian visited the club to say, "that the house has started a campaign that will DOUBLE your donation dollar."
To date Michiganders have donated more then $1.5 million toward Fisher House Michigan's construction commitment of $3.5 million for the Ann Arbor House. Because of the strong support of the community FHM has committed to breaking ground in Ann Arbor in 2019.
Karen said, "to keep things moving she wants everyone to join their 2018 Memorial Day Match Campaign."
This Memorial Day, Fisher House Michigan is asking you to honor a Service Member or Veteran in your life. Donate and double your impact between May 1 - June 30, every donor dollar will be matched by generous Michigan donors, led by a $100,000 challenge gift from Ann Arbor's American Legion Post #46.
On May 20th, 2018 Rotarians Dr. Karen Kerry and Dr. Andrew Gessert took part in a fundraiser for Fisher House of Michigan. The event was a charity workout hosted by Wolverine Strength and Conditioning in Ann Arbor. The workout was named after Michael Murphy a soldier killed in action on June 28th 2005.
Murph, as he was known to those close to him, died when he left his cover position and went to a clearing away from the mountains. He exposed himself to a hail of gunfire in order to relay crucial information to headquarters requesting immediate support for his team. He was shot multiple times during the engagement but managed to finish the call. While being shot, he signed off saying –“Thank You,” then continued to fight from his exposed position.
On July 4th 2005 Murphy’s remains were found by a group of American soldiers during a combat search and rescue operation and returned him to the United States. Nine days later, on July 13th 2005, Murphy was buried with full military honors at Calverton National Cemetery.
A workout named in Michael’s honor is performed at CrossFit affiliates across the United States on or near Memorial Day. The workout is named “Murph” and consists of a 1 mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and a final 1 mile run.
This workout was one of Murphy’s favorite and he called it “Body Armor.”
When the charity workout was over the members of Wolverine Strength and Conditioning and all who participated raised just over $24,000 for Fisher House!
At today's Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North's Luncheon, Peg, boughtWalgreen's Red Noses for every Rotarian and guest at the luncheon. Walgreen's sell Red Noses, so everyone can help end poverty.
We had two guest's at our lunch, Donald Sparky Leonard, District Governor Nominee and Meera Talwar, a visiting Rotarian from Delhi Metro.
Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Foundation received $8.68 from 01/31/18-04/30/18.
Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North isregistered in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Sign up and start making money for The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Foundation (Kroger Community Rewards #21725).
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