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We had another successful meal-packing event this past Saturday. Club members Tammy Bonifield (with sons Triston and Trevor), Susan Paluchniak, Bob Carris, Claude Kendrick, Dave Stechholz, Rick Hart, and Bill Friske joined nearly 100 other volunteers to pack enough meals to feed 27,000 people. Local families, student groups, service clubs, and community volunteers came together in support of Kids Coalition Against Hunger, whose mission is to reduce the number of malnourished

Club members Claude Kendrick (and Jeanne), Tammy Bonifield, Dawn Magretta, and Nancy Darga attended Schoolcraft College's CulEx 2026 (Culinary Extravaganza). The event was a record-breaking success, raising funds for student scholarships and educational programs. Guests enjoyed a curated "Taste of Detroit" culinary experience, as Schoolcraft's culinary arts students collaborated with faculty and alumni chefs to showcase an outstanding selection of food and craft cocktails. Th

Our meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an Invocation by Bob Carris. Happy Bucks were collected by Sharon Pommerville. Some notable Happy Bucks came from Nancy Darga, a polio survivor. She shared that when she purchased a life insurance policy at a young age, the policy would only insure her until age 28. Today is her birthday, and she has now turned 74. Congratulations, Nancy! Tammy Bonifeld is excited about the upcoming Mackinac Island Grand Experience, whi

Meeting was opened by President Erin Dobbins, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, Sharon Pommerville’s Invocation, and Happy Bucks. Today’s guest was Trey Greene from the Detroit Rotary Club. Erin called for updates on club’s completed projects and ones coming soon. Online Spaghetti Dinner sales are up from last year to 45 and fifteen ads have been acquired for the placemat. Watch for the SignUpGenius to volunteer for specific jobs at the dinner. Dishwashers are always nee

Club members Tom Martin, Peter Dale, and Steve Alexander recently teamed up with Wild Ones Wayne County (WOWC) and the Schoolcraft Environment Club to restore the Monarch Waystation at Clement Circle Park. To ensure the project's long-term success, WOWC provided expert guidance, helping volunteers identify invasive species to remove and select the proper native plants to cultivate.

President Erin Dobbins brought the meeting to order with the ringing of the bell and the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:30 AM. A short Invocation was given by Nancy Darga. There were 17 Rotary members present. Sharon Pommerville happily collected Happy Bucks. Tammy Bonfield was happy to announce that the club received approval for two Exchange Students for the 2028–2029 school year — the whole club was happy about that. Almost everyone who gave a Happy Buck was excited that Marlen

13 Livonia A.M. Rotary Club members attended today’s off-site meeting/field trip to Greenmead and the Quaker Meeting House. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Peter Dale, himself a Quaker, gave the Invocation. Sharon Pommerville collected Happy Bucks, and a letter of thanks from honorary member Joanna Hardesty was read. President Erin Dobbins reported on the great Rotary District 6400 event of the Gordie Howe Bridge Walk, and she and Tammy Bonifield shared on the District & Zone

Reprinted from Rotary 360 | The official blog of Rotary International By Marty Peak Helman, Rotary International Director RI Director Marty Peak Helman It was a beautiful Saturday morning in late September. I joined more than 100 Rotary members at a small park in Detroit overlooking the brand-new Gordie Howe International Bridge, which spans the Detroit River between Michigan and Windsor, Ontario. There were balloons and kids and smiles all around as we turned and waved to an

Our meeting was opened by Club President Erin Dobbins with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for Suicide Awareness Month, followed by a meditative thought given by Greg Greene. Happy Bucks were collected by Sharon Pommerville. Nancy Darga was happy that her house is no longer surrounded by orange road cones. Bob Carris and his wife Teri just celebrated 52 years of marriage. Victoria Haltom has been busy working on a tablescape for her daughter’s upcoming weddin

Club members Erin Dobbins and Matt, Tammy Bonifield, Bill and Rose Friske, and Dave and Janet Stechholz with Andrew, enjoyed a terrific evening out at Livonia Noon Rotary’s annual Steak & Lobster Dinner. It was really nice to be back at the Rotary Park Pavilion for a perfect autumn evening of fellowship that brought together many of our sister club Rotarians, friends, family, and community members. We also shared a special toast to sweet Cooper, to whom the pavilion is dedi

Today’s meeting was led by President‑Elect Wayne Kinney, since President Erin Dobbins and Treasurer Tammy Bonifield are in Cancun soaking up the sun and learning new ways to become more effective Rotarians. Two special guests at today’s meeting were Kathleen Pierz and Cheryl Sheffer. Kathleen has applied for a membership transfer from Colorado to the Livonia AM Club, and Cheryl is considering completing an application to become a Rotarian. We also welcome back Pastor Dave Ste

The 9th Annual Good Old‑Fashioned Neighborhood Corn Roast was a terrific success. Several service clubs were on hand to treat the residents of Livonia and nearby communities to complimentary hot dogs, corn on the cob, soft drinks, and water. The event ran from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Our club served 400 hot dogs and could have served many more. The Lions Club provided the corn on the cob. Livonia Noon Rotarian Drew Buatti stepped up to assist Bill Joyner with putting this terrif

The 45th Annual District Governor’s Golf Outing is a wrap! We had more registered golfers than last year and over 100 Rotarians and friends for dinner. Our club was the primary organizer of this year’s event, and a special thanks goes to Erin Dobbins, Tammy Bonifield, and Bill Friske. Our entire club really stepped up and volunteered to make the entire day run smoothly. We couldn’t have done it without key sponsorships from the Rotary Clubs of Detroit, Livonia (Noon), Taylor,

The meeting was opened by the ringing of the bell at 7:35 by Club President Erin Dobbins, who then led the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was given by Bob Carris. Happy Bucks were then merrily collected by Sharon Pommerville. Past President Nancy Darga was happy to announce that 1 million dollars was donated by the Stevenson family to put toward the Sibley Prairie, and another 1 million dollars was taken out as a loan. Next week there will be a T

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