At our lunch on April 13, 2017, we welcomed Diane Sheffrey to our club. Pres. Scott Nelson and Gail Scott (her sponsor) gave her a "4 Way Test" portrait, her Rotary Pin, and a new member packet.
Diane has been active since see started coming to the lunches, a little over a month ago. She has already been a volunteer during the Million Dollar Dinner, and dropped off the Ronald McDonald House Wish List Items we collected a few week ago.
Sabastiean Wreford talked to our club during our lunch on April 13, 2017. Sabastiean is the Manager of Food Donor Relations at Food Gatherers. He has been with Food Gatherers since June 2014, helping to build and strengthen the relationships Food Gatherers has with donors.
Sabastiean described, that their is 150 non-profit agencies and programs providing direct food assistance in the form of hot meals, nutritious snacks or emergency groceries to low-income adults, seniors and children in Washtenaw County.
Food Gatherers provides our agency partners with:
Mostly free (70%) and low cost food
Capacity building grants
Training to register eligible clients for federal and state benefit programs
Customized food safety training by licensed food safety professionals on our staff
Food Gatherers provides direct service through our Community Kitchen and Job Training Program located in the Robert J. Delonis Center in downtown Ann Arbor:
1,500 volunteers prepare and serve 100,000 meals to people in need each year
Students of the Job Training and Internship programs are chosen from at-risk youth (ages 16-20). They gain basic training in the culinary arts, and work to develop work ethics and life skills
Sabastian said, "What Rotary can do for Food Gatherers. You can donate food, money or your time to Food Gatherers. Host a food drive or fundraiser! Please feel free to contact us, ask questions or even take a tour of our warehouse."
Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North's Third Annual Golf Invitational is scheduled for May 20, 2017. For more information, register a team or become a sponsor contact Matt Copeland atmatt.copeland@comcast.net or call (734) 674-9327.
During Registration, you will need to select which level to attend. There are three parts (Part I, Part II and Part III) and the Parts must be taken sequentially. That is you must take Part I before you can take Part II and you must take Part II before you can take Part III.
Cost for each training session in 2017 will be $75.00 and includes full breakfast, lunch, and all training materials.
Class Day Schedule
Program starts with a full breakfast and introductions at 8:00 a.m. Classes start promptly at 9:00 a.m. Lunch is provided Class adjourns at 4:00 p.m.
Discounted room rates for staying the night before at hotels have been arranged. You must contact the hotel directly.
Hotel details will be added as soon as they are available
July 15, 2017 (SATURDAY) - Ann Arbor, MI
Holiday Inn (hotel and training venue) 3600 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-769-9800 Room Rate: $84.00 plus tax
October 14, 2017 (SATURDAY) - Ridgetown, ON
Training Venue: University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus 120 Main St E, Ridgetown, ON N0P 2C0 Hotel TBD
We received GREAT news from Kroger's Community Rewards Program. As of 3/22/2016 they are suspending the re-enrollment process from the program for this year. This means members will NOT need to re-enroll their Kroger Plus card to continue to earn for the charity they have chosen.
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 NPO number (#21725) 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.
Registration at 8:30 a.m. | Program starts at 9 a.m. | Training wraps up at 2:30 p.m.
$20 Registration Fee includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch
The District Training Assembly is a chance for club officers, committee chairs and assistant governors to further develop leadership skills and refine strategies to achieve their goals. All Rotarians who accept key club leadership roles are encouraged to attend the District Training Assembly.
Attending the District Training Assembly is the best way to help your club be even more successful in 2017-18. Attendees will discover tips to take our Clubs and District to the next level.
Breakfast and General Sessions 1
Public Image with Liz Smith, Rotary Zone 29 Public Image Coordinator
Breakout Sessions 1
Grant Management Seminar Part 1– a must if your club is planning on applying for a grant for 2017-18. Two club officers must attend both Part 1 and 2 to certify before applying for a grant.
Public Relations – It’s more than Facebook. Discover sound strategies to get the word out about the great things your club is doing.
Club Administration – Tips for planning Club meetings, programs, and activities. Explore communication strategies that will keep members engaged.
Membership – Find out how the changes in membership approved by the COL can help your club recruit new members.
Breakout Session 2
Grant Management Seminar Part 2
First Impression – Your Website – Learn how to update your website to create a great first impression – you’ll learn the easy steps to creating a new banner with rotating photos.
Counsel on Legislation Updates – Learn about the new updates and how the changes can energize your club. Resources to review/update your Club Constitution and By-laws.
Club Resources – Explore resources available to your club and members on Club Runner, Rotary Club Central, and My Rotary.
Lunch and General Session 2
Young Leaders with Steve Youtz, District Youth Services Chair
Breakout Session 3
Youth Service – Starting and supporting Interact, Rotaract, RYLA programs in your Club
Club Secretary – Ways to help your Club members get the most our their rotary membership, u
pdating member information, finding resources on My Rotary
Project Partners – Explore way to connect with other Clubs on a project and explore project resources, including Rotary Showcase and Rotary Ideas
Connecting Members – Explore ways to connect your members to other Rotarians in your community and across the globe. Discussion will look at Rotary Action Groups, Rotary Friendship Exchange, and Rotary Fellowships.
Breakout Session 4
Youth Service – Learn tips on recruiting outbound students and the qualification for Inbound Host Families.
Treasurer – Get the COL update on Rotary dues, understanding the timeline for dues billing, and review Club financial responsibilities and risk management.
EREY and Rotary Direct – Develop a case for giving that will increase annual giving to the Rotary Foundation and see how easy it is to create a recurring gift using Rotary Direct.
Change Management and Conflict Resolution – Explore strategies to get past the “But that’s not the way WE do things” to help your club make changes, expand membership and enhance your Club’s presence in the community.
Register for this important training event today! Registration fee of $20 includes continental breakfast and lunch. Make sure to bring your laptop, ipad, or tablet to
this event so you can take notes and participate in the interactive demonstrations.
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).
Friendly Reminder: For The Foundation to continue receiving your donation through Kroger Community Rewards, you must re-enroll in the program every April.
