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Our club assembly opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a meditative thought by Victoria Haltom. We had two visitors today: Kathleen Pierz from Shelter Box and volunteer corps member Mike DeMott, who is currently helping the club with weed‑pulling at Greenmead. We did not meet on Zoom today. Happy Bucks were collected by Sharon Pommerville. They included gratitude that school has started and that the grandkids are back in school by Nancy Darga; a happy note that Tom Martin

Steve Spreitzer of the Interfaith Leadership Council presented to our club in the spring. I signed up for their program, Bridging to Belonging, and completed the eight‑week program this summer. One of our outcomes is to help create a stronger sense of community in our neighborhoods throughout Livonia. One tried‑and‑true method of strengthening neighborhoods is hosting events like a block party. Energized by the possibility of being the first of several neighborhood events, ou

Summer is moving fast, so several club members slowed down long enough to enjoy an evening out on Rose and Bill Friske’s deck. It was a fun, relaxed get‑together that we should repeat more often. Please consider pitching a future date to host your Rotary friends and enjoy an evening at your home. These simple moments of fellowship strengthen our club and deepen the friendships that make Rotary special.

This meeting was our first Open House, and we had 12 visitors attend. President Erin H. Dobbins welcomed everyone and then turned the meeting over to Victoria Haltom, who explained the game we were going to play: Human Bingo. Participants had 30 minutes to complete their cards. The room was abuzz with conversation as people moved around, talking with one another and trying to find answers for their bingo sheets. After the bingo sheets were collected, guests were invited to e

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation by Peter Dale; Happy Bucks followed. President Erin Dobbins reviewed the club’s current projects and upcoming events. Work on the Greenmead gardens is progressing, and several other community groups are getting involved. Garden work is every Tuesday from 9:00–11:00 AM. Livonia Connections magazine is considering doing an article on the work being done to create pollinator gardens—one of this year’s major goals

Club members Sharon Pommerville, David Stechholz (with Janet and Andrew), Claude Kendrick (and Jeanne), and Bill Friske (and Rose) joined outing organizers from Schoolcraft College—including our own Dawn Magretta, Executive Director of the Schoolcraft College Foundation—at Schoolcraft Night at the Tigers this past Friday. The outing featured bus transportation from the college campus, a $10 food credit redeemable anywhere in the ballpark, and the always‑popular Friday night

The two Livonia Rotary clubs met once again for our third Rotary Club Social at The Craft Grille inside Schoolcraft College’s VisTaTech Center. This recurring event takes place on the second Thursday of each month from 5:00–6:30 PM. These socials are a fun and relaxed way to meet Rotarians and learn more about the good work we do throughout the city. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make friends, socialize, and volunteer from time to time, consider joining us. All ar

Meeting started with President Erin Dobbins leading the club members in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was then given by Pastor Dave Stechholz. There were 15 members at the meeting, 1 on Zoom, and 3 special guests. One of the special Guests was Natalie from the Churchill HS Interact Club.She gave an update on how Touch A Truck is moving forward with more vehicles this year. Happy Bucks was happily collected by Sharon Pommerville. Peter Dale mentioned with his

Attendance on Club Assembly Day: 17 present and 1 Zoomer, total 18. President Erin Dobbins had a to‑the‑minute agenda, opening the meeting with the ringing of the Dick Hedke Award bell and the Pledge of Allegiance. Bob Carris had the Invocation. There were Happy Bucks galore, with Rotarians waxing eloquently, collected by Sharon Pommerville, with the Rotary Park Pavilion #1 Re‑dedication taking center stage. From the picture, you can see members of both Livonia Rotary clubs,

The community came together to dedicate the new Rotary Park Pavilion—a space rebuilt not only with wood and stone, but with the strength, compassion, and resilience of our community. As we celebrated this new chapter, we also honored the memory of Cooper Christopher Drake, whose life was tragically lost during the June 2024 tornado. A memorial plaque now stands at the pavilion, reminding all who visit to cherish those we love and never take a single day for granted. "May this

Our meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an Invocation read by Claude Kendrick. Happy Bucks were conducted by Tammy Bonifeld. We had 8 members present, one on Zoom, and 5 guests. President Erin H. Dobbins reminded members that the club is working on the garden by the Church at Greenmead Historical Park every Tuesday from 9:00–11:00 AM. Next week we hope to mulch the garden. This would be a great project for other groups or clubs looking to help beautify Livoni

The meeting was opened by President Erin H. Dobbins with the Pledge of Allegiance and an Invocation by Peter Dale and Happy Bucks were conducted by Sharon Pommerville. Victoria Haltom provided Livonia’s Volunteer Form for those who are new or have not filled out previously. The form is a one-time emergency contact information form required by the city for anyone who does volunteer work. Victoria will keep hard copy signed forms. Victoria also clarified information that will

Why Our Rotary Club Is Moving to GroupMe for Communication Clear, reliable communication is essential for keeping our Rotary club connected, informed, and engaged. As our membership continues to grow, traditional text messaging has become increasingly difficult to manage. Most mobile carriers limit the number of phone numbers that can be added to a single group text, which means messages don’t always reach everyone. Members may be left out of updates, reminders, or last‑minut

President Erin H. Dobbins opened the meeting with the ringing of the bell at 7:34. The members then recited the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the Invocation given by Greg Greene. There were 12 members present and 1 member on Zoom. Sharon Pommerville then happily collected Happy Bucks. Some announcements were made: If you would like to volunteer to give the Invocation, you can fill out the Volunteer application on our website or turn in to Erin.   Bob Carris will send ou

🌞 Livonia A.M. Rotary — Changing of the Guard Picnic Recap This weekend, our club gathered for a truly memorable Changing of the Guard celebration, marking the start of a new Rotary year and welcoming Erin Dobbins as Club President through June 30, 2027. The day was filled with sunshine, fellowship, and the unmistakable spirit of Rotary service. 🌿 A Beautiful Day at Tammy’s Haven A heartfelt thank‑you to Tammy Bonifield for hosting us at her beautiful lakeside home. Members

President Erin Dobbins opened the meeting with the ringing of the Dick Hedke Award bell, the Pledge of Allegiance, and an Invocation delivered by Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence, dressed in 1776 clerical garb and representing New Jersey. Twenty LAMR Rotarians, guests, and four Zoom attendees were present. Two weeks’ worth of Happy Bucks were joyfully collected by Sharon Pommerville, with many stories and promotions shared. We especially ce

Our two Livonia Rotary clubs (Livonia AM – 12 members; Livonia Noon – 9 members), including Mayor Maureen, State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, City Council member Robin Persiconi, and Event MC Wayne Kinney, delivered outstanding service during the City Hall celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Four Rotarians wore warm Revolutionary War attire on a hot evening, and many members assisted with hot‑dog grilling (with distribution by our Lions friends),

Club members David Stechholz, Victoria Haltom, Erin Dobbins, and Peter Dale helped out at Greenmead for a few hours tending to one of the parks many pollinator gardens. Volunteers are welcome to join in every Tuesday at 9:00 AM, by the Newburgh Church.

Our meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an Invocation by Rev. David Stechholz. The collecting of Happy Bucks was postponed till next week since we had a lot of business to take care of at today's meeting. There were 29 people in attendance at today’s meeting, including 6 Zoomers. 15 of our members were at the Meet the Governor last night. Reverend Dave had on the yellow starfish that was given to all attendees at the event. Outgoing President Nancy Darga

Our Rotary District 6400 family came together this past Tuesday evening to celebrate leadership, fellowship, and tradition. More than 240 Rotarians representing 54 clubs across the district gathered to thank outgoing District Governor Linda Morrow for her year of service and to witness the induction of our new District Governor, Kim Spirou. The evening delivered everything we look forward to each year—warm fellowship, great food, and of course, the sunflower seeds and the fam