Armed Forces Day

Rotary Meeting: May 25, 2021 Introduction: PRESIDENT KEVIN SMITH-FAGAN (Executive Director of Fairytale Town) called us to order on our 71st Tribute to Armed Forces Day. A day where we commemorate the men and woman who defend our freedoms and our liberty. ALLISON CAGLEY (Sergeant in Arms) Executive Director of Friends of Sacramento Arts) welcomed us […]


Substance Abuse Rates Soar During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Rotary Meeting: May 11, 2021   Introduction President KEVIN SMITH-FAGAN (Executive Director of Fairytale Town) called us to order with the promise of a surprise announcement to come, after which, DENNIS SMITH (V.P./Asset Manager-Office & Property Director of Tsakopoulos Management Company) did the honors of leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance.   Thought […]


May the 4th Be With You!

    Rotary Meeting: May 4, 2021   Introduction & Guests Galore PRESIDENT KEVIN SMITH-FAGAN (Executive Director of Fairytale Town) ushered in May the 4th Be with you in dramatic fashion. As it turns out, Darth Vader attempted to take over Presidency – but through a high energy heroic light sabre battle, Kevin was victorious! […]


Rotary Takes a Poetic Turn

    Rotary Meeting: April 20, 2021 After a bit of virtual mingling, PRESIDENT KEVIN SMITH-FAGAN (Executive Director of Fairytale Town) brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone! ALLISON CAGLEY (Sergeant in Arms) (Executive Director of Friends of Sacramento Arts) encouraged any guests of the week to chip in briefly and allow us to […]


The Complexities of Homelessness and the Joy of a Giving Spirit

  Rotary Meeting: April 27, 2021   Introduction PRESIDENT KEVIN SMITH-FAGAN (Executive Director of Fairytale Town) gaveled us in after some lovely fellowship and a hair-raising tale of ART BREUER’s recent experience pruning some extremely tall trees. ALLISON CAGLEY (Sergeant in Arms) (Executive Director of Friends of Sacramento Arts) was all smiles – she just […]


The Story of a Family’s Escape and SUCCESS!

  Rotary Meeting: April 13, 2021   PRESIDENT KEVIN SMITH-FAGAN (Executive Director of Fairytale Town) gaveled the meeting to order at 12:00 pm, noting we’ll introduce a new member and will enjoy a great speaker today! ALLISON CAGLEY (Sergeant in Arms) (Executive Director of Friends of Sacramento Arts) recognized Pulse Reporter JOHN MCINTYRE ((Chief Philanthropy […]


A Call to Action on Climate Change

      Rotary Meeting: March 30, 2021   PRESIDENT KEVIN SMITH-FAGAN (Executive Director of Fairytale Town) rang in the meeting commenting on the noticeable difference in his Zoom attire, which reflected the sunnier weather we have all been so lucky to enjoy over this month! Spring is undeniably upon us, and one of PRESIDENT […]


A Day in the Life of a Young Professional – the YP Spotlight Meeting!

    Rotary Meeting: March 23, 2021   PRESIDENT KEVIN SMITH-FAGAN (Executive Director of Fairytale Town) called the meeting to order, and virtually passed the gavel to PRESIDENT FOR THE DAY JAMIE FURLONG (Securitized Real Estate Specialist of Bangerter Financial Services) to kick off the Young Professionals Takeover. #fire # bougie JAMIE welcomed guests JORDAN […]


St. Patrick’s Day – A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with the Rotary Club of Dublin, Ireland – Erin Go Bragh!

Rotary Meeting: March 16, 2021   Happy St. Patrick’s Day! PRESIDENT KEVIN SMITH-FAGAN (Executive Director of Fairytale Town) brought the Irish to celebrate with our Club. What must be a first was a joint virtual meeting with the Dublin Rotary Club to celebrate the holiday at noon our time and 7 p.m. in Ireland. As […]


Bending But Not Breaking: The Strength and Resilience of Foster Youth

    Rotary Meeting: March 9, 2021   PRESIDENT KEVIN SMITH-FAGAN (Executive Director of Fairytale Town) called the meeting to order from his Fairytale Town-themed Zoom room. While it wasn’t noted during the meeting, this author is struck by the fact that with a year of shelter in place behind us, we Rotarians have become […]