Events Calendar
November 2007 Speaker Series
November 7
Speaker: Roger LeLievre, Ann Arbor News Arts & Entertainment Writer
Topic: Memorable Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes
In addition to his arts/entertainment beat at the News, Roger LeLievre is an avid marine photographer and historian who has served as a seaman on Great Lakes freighters. Editor and publisher of “Know Your Ships,” an illustrated field guide to vessels of the Great Lakes , he also is president of the Marine Historical Society of Detroit. He will regale us with tales of one of the most colorful and tragic aspects of the history of the Great Lakes . Host/Introducer: Don Faber.
November 14
Speakers: Your Fellow Rotarians
Topic: Introducing our Newest Class of New Members
The Membership Development Committee has been hard at work assembling – from nominations submitted by current club members – another stellar group of new Ann Arbor Rotarians. Meet and greet and hear all about them as their sponsors introduce them to the Club. Presiding: Committee Co-Chairs Agnes Reading and Tim Marshall.
November 21
Speaker: Michael Finney, President & CEO, Ann Arbor SPARK
Topic: Advancing Innovation-based Economic Development in Ann Arbor
Much in the news recently as it has taken the lead in post-Pfizer planning and promotion for our community, Ann Arbor SPARK is a public-private partnership whose mission is to advance innovation-based economic development in the greater Ann Arbor area. President & CEO Michael Finney will bring us up-to-date on Pfizer-related plans and developments and the organization’s other efforts to provide continual proactive support of entrepreneurs, regional businesses, university tech transfer offices and networking organizations. Host/Introducer: .
November 28
Speaker: Eric Booth, Nationally Known Actor, Author & Educator
Topic: Transforming Community Through Creativity
An award-winning actor, author, TV commentator and consultant to businesses and educational institutions, Eric Booth is pioneering new directions in education and arts research. He will join us during a week in Ann Arbor hosted by the University Musical Society, Ross Business School , and the School of Music , Theatre & Dance, to share his vision and framework for how the arts can strengthen a community’s economic vitality, enhance student learning, and provide individuals with remarkable, uncommon experiences. Host/Introducer: Ken Fischer.