Speakers

North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy is purchasing 21.5 acres of ideal habitate for the endangered Poweshiek Skipperling butterfly. Susan Julian, Executive Director, will talk about the land, the butterfly and other activities that the Land Conservancy is with.

An Oakland County attorney and former prosecutor who kept his cancer battle private while continuing to serve clients has been named this year’s “Unsung Hero” by the State Bar of Michigan.

Clarence Dass, manager and founder of the Bloomfield Hills-based Dass Law Firm — specializing in family, criminal and juvenile cases — was presented with the award at the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly Annual Meeting in Novi on Sept. 26.

Friendship Exchange is an international exchange program for Rotary members and friends that allows participants to take turns hosting one another in their homes and clubs.

Benefits of an exchange

• Broaden international understanding
• Explore a profession or job in a different context
• Build enduring friendships
• Establish a foundation for peace and service
• Gain opportunities for active project involvement and support
• Learn about a region’s people, food, languages, customs, and history
• Find partners for grants