| Posted by John Betrus on Apr 22, 2013
Proceeds will help fund Monroe Rotary’s Community Service fund and help ensure that our club can continue its community service work into the future. For Full Information Visit: http://monroesuperheroraces.com/ |
| Posted by John Betrus on Nov 20, 2012
Congratulations to Dr. Met Ashmalla and Margarita Ewald on being inducted today as new members of Rotary. We look forward to your contributions to our community and club. Pictured (L-R) are President Ryan Timiney, Margarita Ewald with Sponsor Patty Thompson, Dr. Met Ashmalla and Sponsor Dr. Arun Gupta. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Nov 11, 2012
"I cannot begin to tell you the depth if the anguish up here. In Hoboken, throughout District 7500 in Monmouth and Ocean counties, in Atlantic City, on Coney Island in Brooklyn and Breezy Point in Queens, everything has been washed away. Hoboken is still flooded. Secaucus had to be evacuated from water up to (people’s) chest. In many places, there is simply nothing left but silt and sand. Gas for generators and cars is very scarce. Stores are closed all over. Residents of Moonachie and Little Ferry were awakened at 2 am when water from a broken levee burst into their homes." Excerpt of email requesting Rotary Assistance from Bonnie Sirower, Governor, Rotary District 7490, (Bergen, Passaic and Hudson Counties, NJ, USA) |
| Posted by John Betrus on Oct 24, 2012
Bella Ruwart became Monroe's newest Rotarian. She was inducted at a ceremony held during the October 23 Membership Mingle, as her husband Mike watched in the audience. Bella owns a Premier Design Jewlery distributorship and is active in the community. Pictured (L-R) are President Ryan Timiney, Bella and her sponsor, club Secretary Donna Hwang.  |
| Posted by John Betrus on Oct 23, 2012
There was fun, food and great music at the 3rd Annual Monroe Rotary Membership Mingle held at the Monroe Quality Inn on Tuesday evening, October 23. In addition to about 50 Monroe Rotarians, 13 guests had the opportunity to get a high-level view of Rotary International and learn about the local and international service projects of our local club. 
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| Posted by John Betrus on Oct 16, 2012
 Salvation Army Captain Rob Whitney, who with his wife leads all Salvation Army operations in Monroe County, was inducted as Monroe's newest Rotarian in a ceremony conducted by President Ryan Timiney, with sponsor Steve Pipis assisting. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Oct 09, 2012
 Mr. Cortez spoke about his plans to better Monroe High and his focus on bringing the school and community closer together. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Oct 02, 2012
 Paul LaMarre, recently appointed Director of the Port of Monroe, shares his vision of making Monroe the Gateway Port of the Great Lakes. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Sep 25, 2012
La-Z-Boy's Sue Vanisacker, Campaign Chair for Monroe County United Way, and UW  Executive Director Connie Carroll spoke to the club to highlight this year's needs and allocations. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Sep 18, 2012
President Ry an Timiney conducted the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Monroe on September 18th at noon at the Quality Inn and Suites, Monroe. Guests: District Governor Mary Kehoe and Assitant District Governor Marie Sowa
Ray Lawers, SMCC Interact Club Faculty Advisor; Marian Ibraham, Michelle Campbell, Rob Whitney, Margareta Ewald, Proposed New Member: Bella Ruwart
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| Posted by John Betrus on Aug 28, 2012
Immediate Past President John Betrus conducted the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Monroe on August 28th at noon at the Quality Inn and Suites, Monroe.
Guests:
Dr. Konski, MD, chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology for the Wayne State University School of Medicine and service chief for Radiation Oncology at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center.
Robin Morr, Community Outreach & Health Coordinator, Mercy Memorial Hospital System
Daniel Downing, Supervisory Ranger, Chief of Interpretation, Education & Operations, River Raisin National Battlefield Park, National Park Service Visiting Rotarian: Nate Smith of the Adrian Rotary Club |
| Posted by John Betrus on Aug 15, 2012
 The August 14 club meeting included the initiation of Ms. Renee Mullendore, a special visit from exchange students from Monroe's Sister City of Hofu, Japan along with Monroe students sent to Hofu; and the presentation of Rotary college scholarships.
Pictured here: Monroe exchange students recently returned from two weeks in Japan. L-R, President Ryan Timiney, Wayne Brakel, Scott Pomerville, Rachel Pack and Mark Naida. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Jul 18, 2012
Monroe, MI July 17, 2012 -- Monroe Charter Township Supervisor Alan Barron (R) presents a proclamation honoring Monroe Rotary for the establishment of the Monroe Rotary Nature Center and Barrier Free Nature Trail to 2011-2012 President John Betrus (C) and 2012-2013 President Ryan Timiney (L). The concept was first presented to the club in 2010. It was approved, funded and launched during Betrus' administration and will be completed during Timiney's term of office.
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| Posted by John Betrus on Jul 10, 2012
 And the new Rotary Year brings a new president and board of directors. District 6400 Assistant Governor Marie Sowa (L) administers the President's Oath of Office to incoming 2012-2013 president Ryan Timiney with outgoing 2011-2012 president John Betrus assisting. |
| Posted by Richard Spencer on Jun 19, 2012
The Rotary Club of Monroe visited Holiday Camp again in 2012 and we were happy to provide the campers with some pizza and entertainment (thanks to our resident rock star Donna Hwang). Special thanks to Julia Hunter for sharing these great pictures with us! Pictures below!
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| Posted by John Betrus on May 09, 2012
MONROE, MICHIGAN -- 4 teens, 29 adults and 13 organizations were honored Tuesday evening, March 8, at the 6th annual “Service Above Self” awards ceremony and banquet sponsored by The Rotary Club of Monroe. Awards are presented in four categories: Youth, Individual Adult, Not-for-Profit Organization and For-Profit Business. The event was held at Monroe County Community College with over 250 people in attendance. |
| Posted by John Betrus
One of Michigan's oldest Rotary clubs, the Rotary Club of Monroe has improved the quality of life in the Monroe area since it's charter on May 5, 1924. Click on picture to view Monroe on a warm summer evening. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Jan 23, 2012
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| Posted by William LaVoy on Oct 26, 2011
The "Membership Mingle" was an opportunity for prospective new members to get to know Rotary in a relaxed, comfortable setting. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Aug 30, 2011
Rotarians! Meet Pim at host parents Steve and Laura Pipis' home Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 4-8 PM. |
| Posted by John Betrus
The idea of the family of Rotary is a simple one, and one that we celebrate every December during Family Month. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Jul 15, 2011
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| Posted by John Betrus on Jul 06, 2011
Inaugural Address of President John Betrus, July 5, 2011
Good afternoon Rotarians and guests. |
| Posted by John Betrus
The "Rotary Year" is from June to July. Read about 2010-2011 awards from outgoing President Don Lieto, and 2011-2012 leadership in the administration of incoming President John Betrus. |
| Posted by John Betrus on May 10, 2011
Ada presents a program about her country of Switzerland. |
| Posted by John Betrus on May 10, 2011
Scott Bentley, inaugural superintendent of America's newest national park, The River Raisin National Battlefield Park, is inducted by president Don Lieto with sponsor Jean Guyor. |
| Posted by John Betrus
On Tuesday, April 19, Monroe Rotarians and St. Mary's Catholic Central High School Interact Club students served lunch and joined The Easter Bunny in a special event for special-needs children at the Monroe County Intermediate School District. Interact is Rotary's high school service club program. SMCC Interact faculty sponsor is Mr. Ray Lauwers. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Apr 01, 2011
The Reverend Mikal Featchurs, a wonderful man, minister and Monroe Rotarian, passed on Sunday, March 27, 2011 following a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Mikal joined Monroe Rotary in 2007. His sponsor was Dr. Scott Hughes, DPM. |
| Posted by John Betrus
Seven Monroe Rotarians joined about 200 others from District 6400 at the spring District Assembly at Schoolcraft College on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Front (L-R): ADG Susan Mehregan, Patty Thompson, Dr. Busharat Ahmad, Donna Bruck. Back: Tom Allen, Major Mike Thomas and John Betrus. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Mar 31, 2011
Service Above Self is a lifestyle for three Monroe Rotary physicians. Dr. Busharat Ahmad, M.D.; Dr. David Mehregan, M.D. and Dr. Ramachandran Nair, M.D. were honored with Humanitarian Service awards by Monroe's Mercy Memorial Hospital on National Doctor's Day. |
| Posted by John Betrus
A tribute to Rotary dedication. |
| Posted by John Betrus
An Historic Event: The inaugural superintendent of America's newest National Park - Monroe's own River Raisin National Battlefield Park - spoke at the March 22 meeting. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Mar 15, 2011
Monroe Mayor Robert Clark addresses Rotary with a State of the City update. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Mar 03, 2011
Joe's Boxing Club uses boxing as a vehicle to teach youth self-discipline, perseverance, sportsmanship and confidence. And if your school attendance and grades slip - you don't box. Head Coach Todd Riggs (foreground L) accepts a check from Monroe Rotary President Don Lieto (R), to help defray equipment and gym rental expenses. |
| Posted by John Betrus on Mar 01, 2011
(L-R) Sponsor Kim Searl, new Rotarian Holly Cramner, President Don Lieto, new Rotarian Corey Curtiss and sponsor Dave Kreiger. |
| Posted by John Betrus
(L-R) River Raisin Battlefield National Park's first superintendent Scott J. Bentley; Monroe Rotary President Don Lieto; Dr. Roy Norton, Consul General of Canada; Monroe Mayor Robert Clark and H. Douglas Chaffin, President & CEO of Monroe Bank & Trust. |
| Posted by John Betrus
State Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville (R-Monroe) (left) was guest speaker at the january 4 meeting. President Don Lieto is at right. |
| Posted by John Betrus
President Elect John Betrus inducted Rich Spencer as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Monroe. Rich's sponsor was President Don Lieto (far right). |
| Posted by John Betrus
No doubt our club's 10th annual Breakfast With Santa was another wonderful event last Saturday at Arborwood North Elementary School. |
| Posted by John Betrus
Nov. 6, 2010 SAN DIEGO – The American Medical Association (AMA) today awarded its 2010 Benjamin Rush Award for Citizenship and Community Service to Busharat Ahmad, M.D., an ophthalmologist from Monroe, Mich. Dr. Ahmad has been a Rotarian for 43 years, serving in several leadership positions in the Manistee, MI and Monroe, MI clubs. Photo: Foreground (r) AMA President Cecil B. Wilson, M.D. and Dr. Busharat Ahmad, M.D. at podium. |
| Posted by John Betrus
The October 26 Program was presented by Kristen Irwin, Executive Director and Evan Himes, Marketing & Membership Director of the Monroe YMCA. Pictured with Kristen and Evan is club president Don Lieto (R). |
| Posted by John Betrus
Oct. 19, 2010: Windsor St. Clair, Ontario Rotarian Paul Moraud (left), a Canadian water treatment professional, and Dearborn Heights Rotarian and Team Leader Derek Locke (right) presented the program on the 5-member District 6400 U.S.-Canadian Group Study Exchange Team to West Africa in April. |
| Posted by John Betrus
SMCC Interact Officers and Faculty Sponsor Mr. Ray Lauwers give presentation at the Monroe Rotary September 21, 2010 meeting discussing past and upcoming service projects and events. Also see Photo Journal at right. |
| Posted by John Betrus
Sponsor Josephine Perna-Stahl presents the Rotary member pin to newly-inducted Nino Perna as club president Don Lieto looks on. See October 12 Photo Journal for Ms. Vuncia Council, Director of The Learning Bank. |
| Posted by John Betrus
Ethics was the topic of discussion at this week's Monroe Rotary meeting. |
| Posted by John Betrus
Don Lieto inducted Kim Searl, owner of Mind Body Balance in Monroe, as our newest member. Patty Thompson was her sponsor.
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| Posted by John Betrus
Photo (L-R): Monroe Rotary President Don Lieto, Monroe to Hofu student Stephanie Fortner, Hofu to Monroe students Misako Kudo, Masanori Kono, Kohei Iwamoto, Reo Tanaka, Machiko Sado, Monroe to Hofu students Emily Mehregan and Savannah Shiflet. |
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Newly-elected DG Kim Towar addresses Monroe Rotary. Pictures in the Photo Journal at right. |
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2010-2011 President Don Lieto's Address to the Club |
| Posted by John Betrus
2010-2011 Officers & Directors take their Rotary Oath of Office. The "Rotary Year" is from July 1 to June 30. A new 2010-2011 year brings new officers, new directors, new committee chairs, but the same Rotarian Commitment to Service Above Self. Monroe Rotary 2010-2011 Officers & Directors recite the Rotary Oath of Office. Foreground (L-R) Jim Altiere, Josephine Perna-Stahl. Second row (L-R) Treasurer Serge Bourgeois, 2010-2011 President Donald Lieto, President Elect John Betrus, Director Jean Guyor. Back row (L-R) Director David Bagnall and Vice President Michael Thomas |
| Posted by John Betrus
Saturday, June 19, 2010: Rotarians help with a Habitat home build at 1308 Michigan Street in Monroe. Click picture to enlarge. Pictured are (foreground) Victoria Brown, (front row) Robert Benjamin (Victoria's guest), Don Lieto, Jim Morr and Kiwanian Bill Hassett. (Back) Mike Rodenbeck, Axel Mertens, Pat Barley and John Betrus. Sneaking at left, Mark the Habitat Home Leader. Not pictured (but taking the photo) is Habitat's Kristin Hand.More pictures coming. . . |
| Posted by John Betrus
Monroe Mayor Robert Clark presents a mini-State-of-the-City review to Rotarians at the Rotary Pavilion - Rotary Playscape - Rotary SkatePark campus at Munson Park.See Photo Journal at Right |
| Posted by John Betrus
SERVICE ABOVE SELF WINNERS HONORED - INVITED TO STATE CAPITAL(Category Winners Pictured L-R: Donna Bruck of the Monroe Cancer Connection - Not-for-Profit, Brian Merkle of Merkle Funeral Services - For-Profit, Center Foreground Josephine Perna-Stahl - SAS Chairperson, Center Rear Bill LaVoy - Monroe Rotary President, Alexa Allor - Individual Youth, Doug Redding - Individual Adult)See Photo Journal at Right for All Nominees |
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Pictured (L-R): Nancy Colpaert (sponsor), Rev. Nancy Carle, Eddie Harwood, Ed Harwood (sponsor and proud father), Monroe Rotary President Bill LaVoy. |
| Posted by John Betrus
Keep up with Henrique and his year in Monroe |
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Read about Chris and his adventures in Mexico - send Chris an email!! |
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In the spirit of Service Above Self, Monroe Rotary celebrates the founding of Rotary International by sponsoring a community food collection project. |
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Monroe District Court Judge Terrence P. Bronson spoke at the Monroe Rotary weekly meeting on February 2. |
| Posted by John Betrus
One of a handful of institutions in the nation to receive a federal Accelerated Training Program Grant for welding education, Monroe County Community College launches a new Welding Center of Expertise. |
| Posted by John Betrus
A MONROE CHRISTMAS STORY TO REMEMBER
This is an article inspired by two sets of special kids, brought together at the annual Lunch with Santa event at the Monroe County Intermediate School District (ISD) Special Education Center on December 16. The event is sponsored every year by The Rotary Club of Monroe. See photo journal at right. . . |