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

Coming Up This Week

Club President Nancy Darga invites you to a Hybrid Zoom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 7:30 AM.

This week, our guest speaker will be Veronica Cruz, President, Breaking Barriers For Kids And Families, with an Invocation by Victoria Haltom.

Helping Southeastern Michigan Families Thrive

"Breaking Barriers MI supports families in our community by providing healthy food, essential supplies, and empowering educational programs."

Rotary Winter Break

January 27, 2026

Are you ready for a fun night out with your rotary friends? Join the Rotary clubs of Livonia, Livonia AM, and Garden City for a Winter Break social outing at the Italian-American Club of Livonia on Tuesday, January 27th, at 6:00 PM.

No speeches, no awards, no agenda, just Bocce, a Cash Bar, Brick Oven Pizza, and a good time with friends.

No cost to attend other than what you order from the menu. RSVP's are not necessary. Please bring your significant other, family, or friends.

The dress code is "come as you are." Hope to see everyone there!

Member News

Club Assembly

January 07, 2026

Club President Nancy Darga chaired the LAMR Meeting, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and Meditative Thought by Greg Greene, quoting Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

14 members and 1 Zoom guest were in attendance to begin a happy new year of 2026. Sharon Pommerville then collected “Happy Bucks.” Bob Carris presented Dave Stechholz with a beautiful towel made by his wife, Teri, in thanks for the Christmas Party. (We love it!).

President Nancy gave a tribute to her late nephew, Walter Watkins, who died in Florida a few weeks ago. She shared his story: a malnourished 13-year-old from Dayton, OH, with a troubled family background. Walter was adopted by Nancy’s brother and wife after he said to them, “Do you think you can like me?” Walter became a cook and a successful person, “a kind of Rotarian. Walt brought everyone up who was around him.”

Tammy Bonifield presented a year-to-date Budget Report (approx. through December 31st, 2025). Hard copies of the FY 2025-2026 Budget were given out and discussed.

A brief up-date was given concerning our “Re-build Rotary Park,” with more information to follow in the next couple of weeks.

Greg Greene proposed, and the members present approved a “Members Memorial,” a digital memorial for our LAMR website, honoring deceased Club members and LAMR supporters, for their service.

Nancy reviewed some goals and activities for the second half of her Club presidency. This also included seeking to grow our LAMR membership here at the Livonia Senior Wellness Center.

There will be a joint event of the Livonia, Livonia AM, and Garden City Rotary clubs at “Bocci ball heaven,” the Italian-American Club on Five Mile Road, on Tuesday, January 27th.

We closed with the Rotary Four Way Test of the things that we, as Rotarians, think, say, and do, and a sort-of Greg Greene joke about “black ice.” Wishing everybody a happy January!

David Stechholz

Upcoming Club Meetings

01/14/2026 - Veronica Cruz, President, Breaking Barriers For Kids And Families, Invocation by Victoria Haltom.

01/21/2026 - Ted Davis, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation at City of Livonia, Invocation by Rev. David Stechholz.

01/28/2026 - Dan West, President/ CEO, Livonia-Westland Chamber of Commerce, Invocation by Bob Carris.

Join Us

VISIT OUR CLUB IN PERSON

We meet at the new
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 encouraged to sign on and participate. Please introduce yourself to the group when recognized at the start of the meeting.

Upcoming Events

01/22/2026 - The Power of Thought: Critical Thinking as a Pathway to Peace, virtual presentation, Rotary Action Group For Peace (RAGFP) 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Zoom link be sent after registration, Details HERE.

01/27/2026 - Social Outing with the Livonia Noon Club and the Garden City Club, at the Italian American Club on Five Mile, at 6:00 PM. Bocce, Cash Bar, Brick Oven Pizza. Family and friends are welcome.

02/17/2026 - How Empathy is Part of a Path to Peace, In-Person and Zoom, Rotary Action Group For Peace (RAGFP), Henry Ford College, 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Register HERE.

03/02/2026 - Grant Management Seminar #1, via Zoom, 7:00-8:30 PM. Once you register, you will receive a meeting link. Register HERE.

03/12/2026 - Grant Management Seminar #2, via Zoom, 7:00-8:30 PM. Once you register, you will receive a meeting link. Register HERE.

05/01/2026 - District Conference at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth, Registration Details HERE.