President's Message

Sonja James


President's Message
Welcome to the Rotary Club of West Bloomfield website!   
 
 

A Warm Welcome from Our President

Hello and Welcome! I’m Sonja James, and I’m honored to serve as President of the West Bloomfield Rotary Club for the 2025–2026 year. Whether you’re new to Rotary, a longtime member, a community supporter, or simply curious about who we are, thank you for visiting.

Rotary is built on a foundation of strong core values: fellowship, integrity, diversity, leadership, and a deep commitment to giving back. These values guide everything we do, from local outreach efforts to global initiatives. Here in West Bloomfield, we’re proud to make a difference through projects that support our students and families, promote education and wellness, and strengthen our community.

What truly sets our club apart is the joy we find in working together. We don’t just show up—we connect, collaborate, and build lasting friendships along the way. Whether it’s a hands-on project, a community event, or one of our twice-monthly meetings, everything we do is filled with purpose, positivity, and fun.

If you’re looking for a welcoming place to get involved, grow personally and professionally, and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you join us at a meeting, a service project, or a community gathering.

Thank you again for stopping by. We hope to see you soon!

In Service,

Sonja James

 President, West Bloomfield Rotary Club
2025–2026

 
 
 
 
Club Information
We meet In Person
Fridays at 11:45 a.m.
West Bloomfield School ACS Office Building
5810 Commerce Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48324
United States of America
We meet on the FIRST Friday at 11:45 AM at the ACS Building and THIRD Thursdays at 6:00 PM at Gino's Restaurant: 1999 Cass Lake Rd, Keego Harbor, MI 48320
Tuesday , 5/13, 12:15 - 5 PM. The Rotary Club of West Bloomfield will have a day of service at Hospitality House (2075 E. West Maple
B 204, Commerce Township MI 48390.
Hospitality House is a food pantry of choice, feeding those in need in Oakland and Wayne counties and the surrounding Michigan communities. Our day of service will include assisting clients as they shop and helping stock shelves. To volunteer for this worthwhile event, please contact either Ruth DuFresne r-dufresne@hotmail.com or Marty Levin martinlevin3@gmail.com. More information will follow.
 
 
 
Putt for Polio
We had a great event this year for Polio. So many people volunteered from the
West Bloomfield Rotary members, West Bloomfield Interact Club, and West Bloomfield High Golf Team
16 people competed for a trophy that they will keep until the next Putt for Polio fundraiser
We appreciate all the sponsors who helped support the event
The spectators had fun watching the close matches and cheering for everyone. 
The 2024 winner was Doug Ruby. The 2023 winner was Dr. Henry Maicki.
The money raised for this amazing cause helped reach the total amount that the club is responsible for and it was sent to Rotary International to serve the need to help eradicate polio. 
Polio is close to being eradicated in the world but not quite yet. Since 1988 Rotary International and its partners have been responsible for the tremendous progress in eradicating Polio.
Thank you again to all who joined! See you next year! 
Peace Pole "Planting"
On August 16th at the West Bloomfield Township Hall our club gifted a Peace Pole to be planted. 
What is the Peace Pole? 
Peace Poles are internationally-recognized symbols of hope for the human family,
standing vigil in silent prayer for peace on earth. The message, “May Peace Prevail on
Earth,” is printed in multiple languages common to the area, and remind us to think,
speak, and act in the spirit of peace and harmony.
The West Bloomfield Rotary’s Peace
Pole languages are English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Chaldean, and Hebrew. We would have liked to include many other languages as well, so future peace poles may be coming.
May Peace Prevail On Earth!
Passing of the Presidential Torch
Introducing President Raman Singh: A New Era Begins!
Join us in celebrating the inauguration of our dynamic leader, Raman Singh. Taking the torch from the esteemed Marlenn Maicki, who dedicated two remarkable years to our cause, Raman and the rest of the club is ready to ignite and Create Hope in the World. Discover what lies ahead in this exciting Rotary year as we embark on an inspiring journey together, come join a meeting to learn more!
New President
Welcome to the Rotary Pre-school Book Bash 2023! We were able to purchase exciting new books for all the preschoolers of West Bloomfield schools. Our club members had the privilege to read to several classes, including two classrooms of 18-20 at Sheiko Elementary on June 13th, 2023, and three programs of 18 each at ACS on June 14th, 2023. It was an unforgettable experience sharing the joy of reading with these young minds!
Rotary Club of West Bloomfield ~PO Box 252264~West Bloomfield MI 48325
Book Bash 2023