Masters Tournament Raffle

Working to Eradicate Polio

Medical Mission in Guatemala

Weekly Speakers

Clean Water & Eye Missions In Africa

Welcome to the Rochester Rotary Club!

Rochester Rotary Club meetings have been cancelled through the end of May. We look forward to getting together as soon as it is safe to do so. In the meantime, please help us support the Rochester area community by donating to Neighborhood House or other charities or helping OPC with their senior outreach program.

But if you really want to see us, you can catch up on our latest Online Meeting below or see previous Online Meetings here.

We meet Tuesdays at 12:10 PM
River Crest Banquet Center

900 West Avon Road
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 81523
Rochester Hills, MI 48308
United States of America

District Site

Bulletins

Venue Map

Masters Tournament Raffle Drawing Rescheduled for October 27th

The Masters Tournament has been rescheduled for November and our Prize Drawing will now take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. There are still a few tickets left so click here to buy yours today!

Annual Wine & Beer Tasting @ Bordine's

The 2020 Wine Tasting has been cancelled. Refunds will be issued to those who request one but if you'd like to hold onto your ticket, we will honor this year's tickets at next year's event.

Renee Cortright

May 26, 2020

OPC responds to COVID-19

Wendy Jones

Jun 02, 2020

Next Steps 4 Seniors response to COVID-19

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16JN20 RRC BOD Meeting
Mattina Kent CPA

Jun 16, 2020
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
President's Transition Dinner
Calf Barn, Van Hoosen Farm

Jun 30, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

New Honorary Member Spotlight: Jeff Fosnuagh

Jeff Fosnaugh’s career entails 24 years of teaching Science, 18 of them in Alternative Ed. His passion is for those that are typically looked over. Every child is valuable and deserves love and attention, no matter what that child’s background or accomplishments. Jeff’s purpose is to help his students realize their intrinsic value.

New Honorary Member Spotlight: Kelly Messing-Mirabito

Kelly Messing-Mirabito has been at RHS for almost 20 years and has served as the Interact Faculty Advisor at Rochester High School for the past 17 years. She earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Oakland University.

New Member Spotlight: Bill Waggoner

Bill has 27 years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry as a branch manager, compliance officer, and financial adviser. He specializes in retirement planning, estate preservation, and long-term care planning. Bill and his partner have owned a financial services firm in Rochester for eight years. In 2016, they formed Stoney Creek Advisors, LLC an independent, fiduciary, fee-based Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA).

New Member Spotlight: Preston Pelham

Preston has worked at Morgan Stanley in downtown Rochester since early 2019. He serves as a Financial Advisor helping both individuals and business manage and grow their wealth through thoughtful and detailed planning. He enjoys building strong relationships with his clients and helping them achieve all their financial goals.

New Member Spotlight: Ryan Deel

Ryan Deel has been a practicing attorney for almost 20 years. He is the Judicial Staff Attorney for Oakland County Probate Judge Linda S. Hallmark. The Oakland County Probate Court handles guardianships and conservatorships for adults, minors and the developmentally disabled; estates, wills and trusts; and involuntary mental health hospitalizations. Ryan's role is to provide legal advice to the Court and assist parties in reaching a resolution without judicial intervention. The most rewarding part of his job is finding creative ways to assist people in resolving very financially and emotionally charged issues. He also serves as the President of the Rochester Hills City Council. He was elected in 2017 as the city council representative for District 4. Prior to that, served as an elected member of the Rochester Hills Public Library Board of Directors.

New Member Spotlight: Juliane Morian

Juliane Morian is the Director of the Rochester Hills Public Library. After graduating from the University of Michigan’s School of Information she began her library career in a non-traditional way as a usability specialist for a web design firm. Soon after, she transformed her passion for the user experience into public librarianship. She has also worked at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library (in Macomb County, MI) as the Associate Director and Head of User Experience.

Returning Member Spotlight: Peter Stuhlreyer

Peter is re-joining Rotary to remain engaged with active members and leaders in the community. The values and actions of Greater Rochester Rotarians are fundamental building blocks of the strength, generosity and ethics found throughout our neighborhoods, schools and other organizations.

Grants Totaling Over $100,000/Year

Local & Regional Charities

Neighborhood House
Rochester Community Schools Foundation
Rochester Area Youth Assistance
Dutton Farms
Dynamic Kids - Rochester Hills
Grace Center for Hope
Habitat for Humanity
Haven
Know Resolve
Older Person's Commission (OPC)
Paint Creek Center for The Arts
Community House
Rotary Gateway Park
Rochester Christmas Parade

Youth Programs

Eight, 4-year College Scholarships
Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening (RYLA)
International Youth Exchange Program
Job Shadowing
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Oakland University Rotaract Graduate Scholarship

International

Casa Colibri Medical Mission – Guatemala
“Play For Peace" Project – Nigeria, Africa
Polio Plus (Global Polio Eradication, established in 1988)
Rotary Club of Accra-Spintex-Accra Ghana, Africa (school)
Shelter Box

Annual Hands-On Service Projects

Local & Regional Charities

Assistance League - assistance with “Operation School Bell”
Neighborhood House
- Packed school supplies for “Back-to-School” event
- Sort Christmas presents for Christmas Party
- Rotary Christmas Party (with presents & Santa Claus for needy kids)
- Load trucks to “Stamp Out” hunger
Older Person's Commission (OPC): Act of Kindness & Meals on Wheels
Polio Plus (October Polio Awareness Month
Rotary Club of Accra-Spintex-Accra Ghana, Africa (school)
Rochester Christmas Parade: Float - with Interact involvement
Grace Center for Hope
Literacy Program: Greater Rochester Area
Salvation Army - Bell Ringing at Lagniappe in Rochester
Rotary Gateway Park operations (a peaceful area we built for our community)

Youth Programs

5 Local Area High School Interact Clubs (ACE, Adams, Rochester, Stoney Creek, and Avondale High Schools) (a collaboration with Rochester Communities Schools)
Scholarship Recipient Recognition Luncheon
Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening (RYLA)
International Youth Exchange Program
Job Shadowing
Grace Center for Hope
Oakland University Rotaract Club (a collaboration with Oakland University)

International

Polio Plus (Polio Eradication Globally: created in 1988 to eradicate polio globally) add web link
Casa Colibri Medical Mission – Guatemala
“Hands-On” Clint Support & Literacy Project Teaching Teachers English

Social Activities

Club Christmas Party – Members and spouses celebrate the years accomplishments
Club Golf Outing (social event and fundraiser)
Presidents Transition Dinner - Members and spouses congratulate the immediate past President for a job well done and welcome the incoming Club President.
Rotary Gateway Park picnic –
Rochester Christmas Parade – Rotarians and youth affiliates celebrate the Christmas season together

Leadership Activities

Monthly Club Board Meetings
Regular Rochester Rotary Charities, Inc., Board Meetings
Committee Meetings
Fundraising Project Team Meetings
Past President’s Dinner – Leadership feedback regarding Club initiatives
President’s Appreciation Dinner – Club President expresses appreciation to Board Members for their support during his term

Click HERE to see a typical list of Rochester Area Affiliate High School and College Clubs Accomplishments

The Rotary Gateway Park is a hidden gem in downtown Rochester. Built by the Rochester Rotary Club in 1997, the park features beautiful flower beds, a cascading water feature, and benches to sit and enjoy a few quiet moments. The Rochester Rotary Club continues upgrade and enhance the park through the volunteer efforts of club members and funding from the purchase of memorial bricks.

Learn More About our Park