WELCOME to the newsletter of the Rotary Club of Livonia AM. Our club meets weekly to socialize, discuss the needs of our community and the world around us, and take action to address those needs. Please consider visiting our club or joining us on a service project.

All Are Welcome!

Meeting Notice and Club News

Join us at the Quaker House, Wednesday, September 30th at our usual meeting time of 7:30-8:30 AM.

Club Meeting Featuring, Jim Baringhaus, Greenleaf Commission, and Robb Harper, My Green Michigan

September 23, 2026

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 wedding. Greg Greene was very happy that even though the road cleanup was rained out on Saturday, the group still met for breakfast, which was very nice. Peter Dale reported on the pollination gardens project at Greenmead.

Our speakers today were Robb Harper from My Green Michigan and Jim Baringhaus from the Greenleaf Commission.

Jim Baringhaus said the commission is working on four areas: electric vehicle infrastructure, tree replacement, recycling, and solid‑waste policies. Goodwill will now take Styrofoam to be recycled.

Robb Harper spoke next, explaining that his company is the largest food‑waste collection and recycling company in Michigan. His company has municipal drop‑off programs for residents to bring their food waste. They also have commercial collections where they pick up at schools and restaurants and turn the food waste into compost. Livonia does not have any city collection points yet, but it is something they are considering for the future. Forty percent of all food is thrown away. HopCat has a collection program where they pick up scraps several times a week. Rob said they are working with an elementary school where they collect food scraps, turn them into compost, and the school sells the compost for $15 for a 40‑lb bag.

Our next meeting on September 30 will be at Greenmead. Meet at the long white building, the Quaker Meeting House. There will be no Zoom meeting. After the meeting, we will tour the gardens.

Susan Paluchniak

Steak and Lobster with the Livonia Noon Rotary Club

September 21, 2026

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 dedicated.

Upcoming Meetings

09/30/2026 - Club Meeting at the Quaker Meeting House at Greenmead Historical Village, 7:30 - 8:30 AM, Invocation by Peter Dale, Board Meeting to Follow.

10/07/2026 - Club Assembly, Invocation by Nancy Darga.

10/14/2026 - Speaker TBD, Invocation by Sharon Pommerville.

10/21/2026 - Speaker TBD, Invocation by Bob Carris.

10/28/2026 - Speaker TBD, Invocation by Tammy Bonifield, Board Meeting to Follow.

11/04/2026 - Club Assembly, Invocation by Kathleen Pierz.

If you are interested in offering an Invocation at a future meeting, please contact Victoria Haltom, vickviolin@aol.com, or Susan Paluchniak, paluchniaksusan@gmail.com.

Join Us

VISIT OUR CLUB IN PERSON

We meet at the

Livonia Senior Wellness Center

32001 Five Mile Road

Livonia, MI 48154

Every Wednesday, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

ALL are Welcome!

Visitors and friends are welcome to sign on and participate with our meeting on ZOOM.

Please introduce yourself to the
group when recognized at the
start of the meeting.

Upcoming Events

10/08/2026 - Livonia Rotary Clubs Monthly Social at The Craft Grille at Schoolcraft College Vistatech Center, 5:00 - 6:30 PM, All are Welcome!

10/14/2026 - Friends For The Development of Greenmead Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Livonia Senior Wellness Center, $15/person, Purchase Tickets HERE.

10/22/2026 - A Taste of Detroit CULEX 2026, Vistatech Center at Schoolcraft College, 6:30-9:30 PM, Registration Details HERE.

10/24/2026 - Kids Coalition Against Hunger, St. Edith's Catholic Church, Details to follow.

10/28/2026 - World Polio Day Spaghetti Dinner Community Fundraiser, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Details HERE.

11/12/2026 - District 6400 Foundation Dinner, Crystal Gardens, Southgate, 5:30 to 9:00 PM, Details HERE.

05/06/2027 - The Grand Experience, Rotary District Conference 2027, May 6-9, 2027, Register HERE.

Upcoming Committee Meetings

12/21/2026 - Giving Committee Meeting via Zoom, 6:00 PM.

03/15/2027 - Giving Committee Meeting via Zoom, 6:00 PM.

06/21/2027- Giving Committee Meeting via Zoom, 6:00 PM.

09/20/2027 - Giving Committee Meeting via Zoom, 6:00 PM.

Past Meetings and Events