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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

Congratulations to all of the graduates from Churchill and Stevenson High School Interact Clubs. Your involvement with Rotary through the Interact Club gave you the opportunity to be involved with an organization that functions internationally. We at the Livonia AM Rotary Club wish you good health and success in your future endeavors. May you give of yourself in a way that makes the world better from your unique touch. Nancy Darga, Bob Carris and Claude Kendrick from LAMR enj

The 2nd Annual Livonia Rotary Clubs Spree Wine Tasting was a fun event. New guests and familiar faces attended. Guests enjoyed an evening of nice wine, delicious food, and great fun hosted by Livonia Rotary Clubs wonderful members. Raffles and Spin to Win were a boastful attraction and winners certainly walked away with some fables prizes. LAMR extends our sincere appreciation to the Livonia Rotary Club members who showed up in force to help produce a fun event. Alike, L

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the Invocation given by Mike Ladwig. Sharon Pommerville collected Happy Bucks and members expressed positive thoughts and current life activities. Dave Burton gave a meaningful quote. Today’s meeting was Nancy Darga’s last meeting as President. Our new The president for 2026-27 is Erin H. Dobbins, and she will begin her presidency on July 1, 2026. Nancy prepared a “Year in Review” slide show that captured the highli

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an Invocation by Greg Greene. Happy Bucks were collected by Sharon Pommerville. We are trying to keep our club present on the web. The AM Rotary has been successful so far. Bill Friske mentioned that the our club website's carnival page had about 18 thousand visitors, and the wine tasting is getting a couple of hundred a visitors a day. Upcoming events were mentioned, including: Wine Tasting at the Spree, Friday, June 26th,

Our Rotary Clubs of Livonia Social Outing this past Thursday was a great success! Members from both our Livonia A.M. Rotary Club and the Livonia Noon Club gathered for an evening of fellowship, and we had a terrific turnout from both groups. A special thank‑you goes out to Erin Dobbins and Wayne Kinney for being the driving force behind this new monthly event. Their energy and coordination are what make these gatherings possible. Mark your calendars: Our next get‑together wil

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Erin Dobbins. The Invocation was given by Bob Carris. The meeting was a Club Assembly and there were 15 members present and 2 from Zoom land. Happy Bucks were collected by Sharon Pommerville. Passport to Safety went well, and there were many volunteers. A total of 250 Pizzas were devoured during the course of the day. There will be a count of attendees in a week or two. Jacki Graham from the noon Rotary club was one of o

District Governor Elect Kim Spirou announced the great pollinator challenge and encourages each club in D6400 create or expand on an existing pollinator garden during her term. This is part of the District Action Group initiative which is a refined version of PDG Noel Jackson’s initiative to have a district level version of Rotary Action Groups serving the seven areas of Rotary international’s focus. Erin H. Dobbins, the representing USA, and Debra Harshaw representing Canada

This meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer by Rev. David Stechholz. The meeting was a Club Assembly. We had 17 people in attendance. The first part of the meeting focused on Karl Peters, who was Director of the Livonia Senior Center; he retired soon after we moved into the new senior wellness center. Tammy Bonifield presented Karl with some gifts in remembrance of all his hard work supervising the Senior Wellness Center and for working with our club. Tammy

Schoolcraft College Foundation staff, including club member and Executive Director of the Foundation Dawn Magretta, hosted a panel discussion at the Detroit Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference to showcase the College’s pioneering Masonry Trades Program. The program is a new model in Michigan due to its collaborative effort amongst education, industry, labor, and state government to address Michigan’s workforce challenges. The most successful workforce pipelines come from the

President Nancy Darga opened the meeting, followed by the Invocation, given by Victoria Haltom. Happy Bucks recognised the return of Marlene Katafias and Victoria Haltom from successful medical procedures and how the club’s main fundraiser (Carnival) is drawing large crowds. Bill Friske provided the number of people who have been accessing our website for carnival information—the numbers were impressive. Our newest perspective member, Peter Dale, was in attendance and will be

Our meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an Invocation by Mike Ladwig. Happy Bucks were collected. Thank-you notes from students at Schoolcraft College who received financial aid were passed around. Tammy Bonifield was so excited to tell the members about RYLA. Our Club sent three students, one from Garfield and two from Churchill High School to RYLA, a high school leadership program held at a local camp. There will be a day of service on May 23rd wi

When I think about the heart of any thriving town or city, I picture the people who come together to make a difference. Community impact organizations play a huge role in shaping the places we call home. They bring neighbors closer, solve local problems, and create opportunities for everyone to thrive. In southern Michigan, these groups are more than just helpers - they are the backbone of positive change. Whether it’s through volunteering, fundraising, or simply spreading aw

Club member Tammy Bonifield served as a volunteer mentor at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) this past weekend. Tammy is pictured here with Livonia students Emma, Claire, and Michelle. At RYLA, the students learn leadership skills, teamwork, communication, problem‑solving, and how to put Rotary’s values into action through hands‑on activities and guided discussions. Tammy will tell us all about her adventure at the meeting this week.

President Nancy Darga opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, and Greg Greene gave the Invocation. Greg also ended the meeting with a final joke: “They won’t be making yardsticks any longer.” In between, 21 of us (12 LAMR Rotarians present, 7 guests, and 2 LAMR zoomers) had an eventful meeting, beginning with many Happy Bucks collected by Sharon Pommerville and the singing of “Happy Birthday” to five May-birthday Rotarians. Our Club is still celebrating being the

Our club our meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an Invocation by Bob Carris. We had 13 members in attendance, plus one by Zoom and one prospective member, Peter Dale. Peter has lived in Livonia since 1965. He owned three record stores. For the last several years, Peter has been "Mr. Volunteer." He is also a Quaker and member of the Livonia Historical Society. He is an early riser, which drew him to our club. Welcome Peter! Happy Bucks were collected, mo

🌟 Livonia AM Rotary Shines at the 2026 District 6400 Conference Bavarian Inn Lodge • Frankenmuth, Michigan This past weekend, club members Erin Dobbins, Sharon Pommerville, Tammy Bonifield, Nancy Darga, Claude Kendrick, Bob Carrie, and Bill Friske proudly represented the Livonia AM Rotary Club at the Conference. The theme, “Share Your Story,” set the tone for a weekend filled with inspiration, connection, and celebration. Opening Ceremonies The conference began with the Para