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January 19, 2026

Our first speaker that we heard from today was Michigan Insider, Podcaster, Michigan Football Broadcaster, All-American, and 1997 Championship Team Captain, the legendary Jon Jansen. What a phenomenal speaker he is! Accompanied by his daughter Ellie Jansen. We all enjoyed Jon's visit and hope that he will return again soon!

Jon was followed by a professional in her own right, Ronni Bernstein, Head Coach for Women's Tennis. The 2025-2026 season is Ronni's 19th season at the Universtiy of Michigan. Ronni has guided the Maize and Blue to 12 Big Ten championships, six Big Ten Tournament titles, 12 NCAA Sweet 16 appearances, four trips to the NCAA Quarterfinals (2016, 2023, 2024, 2025) and the program’s first Final Four (2025) during her tenure. The spring season of Women's Tennis is just getting started with their next match on 1/24/26.

Other Photos from our meeting!

January 12, 2026

Our meeting began today with the announcement that the University of Michigan Board of Regents will formally elect the next president, Kent Syverud. Member Daniel Heumann then addressed the club with his personal insights on this new hire.

We then welcomed guest speaker Danielle Raush who spoke to us about the successes of the Women's Basketball team thus far this year.

Head Baseball Coach Tracy Smith then told us about how the baseball team is just beginning practices and that their schedule opens on February 13, 2026.

January 5, 2026

Our basketball meetings started today with speaker Brian Boesch, Men's Basketball Radio Announcer. Brian is such a great speaker and so incredibly knowledgeable about college basketball. It was great to have him back today to speak with us.

President-Elect, Julie Truax, handled the club business and Kathryn Clark came in to introduce our speaker. It's great to know that our club is in good hands!

December 8, 2025

Our members enjoyed hearing from UM Hockey Head Coach Brandon Naurato (Click on Brandon's name to be taken to his bio on mgoblue.com). He was named the Graham Family Head Ice Hockey Coach on March 31, 2023 after a season as interim head coach. He guided the Wolverines to back-to-back Frozen Four appearances in his first two seasons. A 2009 graduate of the University of Michigan, Naurato posted the most wins (26) of any first-year Michigan head coach in program history before becoming the first to post consecutive 20+ win seasons to kick off his tenure. The current record for UM Hockey is 16 wins and 4 losses with the next home game on January 3, 2026 when they take on the U.S. NTDP U-18 Team.

Our next speaker was Michigan Athletic Historian Greg Dooley. He gave us a very lively, but short version, of the history of Michigan Athletics. Greg has provided the club a link to his website so that you can follow his work or sign up to get updates of his upcoming on-line class. Greg has gotten a lot of interest in the upcoming on-line class. Just click on his name here, Greg Dooley, to be taken to his site.

December 1, 2025

Our first speaker today was Women's Gymnastics Head Coach Maile'ana Kawena-Hermelyn. She was appointed to her head coach position this past summer and this was her first time speaking to us as a head coach. What an amazing speaker she is and she was enjoyed by our members. Women's Gymnastics begins its 2025-2026 schedule on Friday December 12, 2025.

The second speaker today was veteran Women's Head Basketball Coach Kim Barnes Arico. She has finished her 13th season as head coach and is the winningest coach in program history with 284 wins in her 13 years. She has led her women's basketball teams to 12, 20 win seasons and she is the only coach in program history with 200 wins at Michigan. Currently, the 2025-2026 record for Women's Basketball is 8 wins and 1 loss with a 4 game winning streak.

November 24, 2025

Another fantastic meeting with Assistant Wide Receivers Coach Erik "Soup" Campbell.

Then we were joined by Kevin Conry, Men's Lacrosse Head Coach.

Thanks to our vendors who participated in our vendor fair this year. It was a huge success with members getting a good start on early holiday shopping. Be sure to continue supporting our vendors with their handmade crafts!

Thanks to Laurie and Dave Gravlin, Hoola Jewelry.

Thanks to Judy Solowczuk, Simply Sewn.

Thanks to Julie Gilson, Stampin' Gala.

Thanks to Natalie Cochenour, Houligan's Soap.

President Kevin Fitzsimons showing off the new M Club of Ann Arbor decals and also sporting the new M Club of Ann Arbor ball cap. Be sure to get yours before they are gone!

President Kevin Fitzsimons, Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Conry, Member Fred Hallway

November 17, 2025

What a great meeting we had today with Dusty May, Men's Basketball Head Coach. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule and for it with us!

We then welcomed Assistant Coach for Men's Gymnastics, Jordan Gaarenstroom. Along with Coach Gaarenstroom was Head Coach Yuan Xiao. Jordan also brought the 2025 National Championship Trophy as well as the National Championship and Big Ten Championship Rings.

Future family of Coach Jordan Garrenstroom are M Club of Ann Arbor members Fred and Karen Hallway.

Below are other photos of members during the meeting.

November 10, 2025

Today we welcomed Lamar Morgan, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Defensive Backs. We love it when our coaches show us how they coach their players! Thanks!

We then welcomed Matt Bowe, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Head Coach.

President Kevin Fitzsimons shares the plaque presented to Lamar Woodley in 2007.

He then introduced our speakers Lamar Morgan and Matt Bowe.

November 3, 2025

Today we welcomed the football Director of Strength and Conditioning, Justin Tress

Along with Women's Volleyball Coach, Erin Virtue

At the last board meeting held on 10/29/25, Eddie Greenleaf was officially installed as a member of the 2027 Board of Governors replacing Randy Becker who needed to resign due to personal reasons.

Please take a minute to congratulate Eddie and wish him well in his new role with the Board of Governors.

Coach Tress is drawing the ticket for the 50/50 raffle winner. Remember that the U of M Club of Ann Arbor uses 50% for scholarships and 50% of the proceeds is paid to the raffle drawing winner!!! Be sure to buy raffle tickets every week!

(Left to right below) Our raffle ticket selling team, Rusty Kalmbach and new member David VanOtteren; it's great to find old friends in new places, and, Coach Virtue's mother joined her for our luncheon today! Welcome!

October 27, 2025

What an amazing high energy meeting today! We wanted the best and we got it! First, we heard from Lou Esposito, Football Defensive Line Coach.

Introductions, Announcements and our 50/50 Raffle!

Second, we welcomed a club member favorite speaker in John Pasquale, The Donald R Shepherd Michigan Marching Band Director and Professor of Conducting. Beside questions and answers John taught to conduct and march like a band member.

The many faces of Dr. John Pasquale!

Our membership was engaged in the meeting today!

October 20, 2025

Today we welcomed an amazing speaker, Biff Poggi, Football Associate Head Coach.

Our second speaker was Mark Rothstein, Women's Rowing Head Coach. Today Mark Rothstein was joined by assistant coaches Gabrielle Graves and Maegan Neihart.

Biff Poggi, Football Associate Head Coach making his pre-talk walk around the room.

50/50 Raffle. Did you buy a ticket today?

October 13, 2025

The football speaker today was Steve Casula, Co-Offensive Coordinator, Tight Ends. Followed by our second speaker Cassie Churnside, Head Coach for Water Polo. Coach Churnside was accompanied by team captain Riley Chapple, Ross Student & current M-Club Endowed Scholarship recipient. Many thanks to all our speakers today. Nice Job!

Raffle Drawing and Winner!

The best way to spend Monday morning is with family!

What a rare treat we had today meeting the Captain of the Water Polo team, Riley Chapple. Here Riley is with Coach Churnside to answer questions from our members. Then, M-Club of Ann Arbor President Kevin Fitzsimons offers his thanks for their participation in our meeting today.

Now catch a glimpse of a coach and student athlete working together while speaking to the U of M Club Ann Arbor.

October 6, 2025

Today we welcomed Brian Jean-Mary, Defensive Run Game Coordinator / Linebackers who was our first speaker today. We then welcomed Elizabeth Heinrich, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Compliance Officer who was our second speaker.

Other photos from the meeting today include table groups, friends, a grandfather and grandson, and a member family who has been a member since the 1960's.

September 29, 2025

Grant Newsome, The Donald C Graham Offensive Line Coach was our first speaker today.

Followed by Jennifer Klein, Women's Soccer Coach.

Other photos from the meeting include members asking questions of our speakers, coach Klein speaking with members after the meeting to answer questions and it's always great to get photos of members with our Michigan coaches.