The Pulse for the Week of September 19th, 2023

The Pulse By Nancy Teichert President Todd Koolakian opened the meeting by thanking our cheerful greeters PP Walter Dahl, PP Peter Dannenfeiser, and Jim Culleton. Cell phone photography was provided by Jim Henderson. The wine reception was hosted by Golden Pacific Bank. Thought for the Day presenter PP Dan McVeigh reminded all of us to […]


The Pulse for the Week of September 12th, 2023

The Pulse District Governor Attends RCOS Meeting to Declare “Go, Meet, Do!“ President Todd Koolakian gaveled the meeting into action at 12:10 PM, to the strains of “Start Me Up“ by the Rolling Stones. He began by thanking the greeters: Sharna Braucks (President/CEO, YMCA of Superior California), Craig Brown (retired/CB Property Inspections), and Dan Cole […]


The Pulse for the Week of August 29th, 2023

The only thing missing at Tuesday’s meeting was David Byrne and the Talking Heads, as it was Psycho Killer day at the normally tame Rotary Club of Sacramento (more on this later, but best to go lock your doors before you read the rest of this recap, just to be safe). President Todd started the […]


The Pulse for the Week of August 22nd, 2023

The Pulse Written by John Wood It was an action-packed day at ye olde Rotary Meeting this week, as President Todd offered the Rotary Confab a multitude of ways to put the “Service” in “Service Above Self.” After the usual “thank yous” for those Rotarians who helped with the meeting festivities this week — greeters […]


The Pulse for the Week of August 15th, 2023

The Pulse for the Week of August 15th, 2023 The Pulse by Jim Culleton The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up” set the tone for our weekly meeting with PRESIDENT Todd Koolakian (Director of Philanthropy/Sacramento Children’s Home) at the helm. He graciously thanked our greeters, CHRIS ANN BATCHEL (Retired), MEGAN WYGANT (ED/CLARA Studios), and AMIN ELMALLAH […]


The Pulse for the Week of August 8th, 2023

The Pulse for the Week of August 8th, 2023 The Pulse Sacramento’s growth (and growing pains) Submitted by Danielle McGarrity PRESIDENT OF THE DAY WALTER DAHL (Dahl Law, Attorneys At Law) explained that PRESIDENT TODD is away for the week but will be back with us next meeting. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY KELLEY MORAN (Bajrang […]


The Pulse for the Week of August 1st, 2023

The Pulse for the Week of August 1st, 2023 The Pulse Recap by PP Kevin Smith-Fagan “Homelessness is the most significant challenge facing our state right now,” declared state senator Roger Niello, guest speaker for the club’s August 1 luncheon and a former club member. His presentation focused on the scope of the challenge and […]


The Pulse for the Week of July 28th, 2023

Stories The Pulse for the Week of July 25th, 2023 The Pulse Recap by PP Kevin Smith-Fagan What time is it? Maritime! So proclaimed guest speaker Admiral Thomas Cropper, president emeritus of CSU Maritime Academy. New Member Alert It was also time to welcome new member MAJOR RIO RAY of the Salvation Army, who was […]


The Pulse for the Week of July 18th, 2023

Stories The Pulse – Commissioner Sean Duryee   Meeting Tuesday, July 18th By Jim Culleton Thought For The Day Today, as we begin a new Rotary year under the leadership of President TODD, and with our guest speaker Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol, representing all first responders who put their lives on the line […]


The Pulse for the Week of July 11th, 2023

Stories The Launching of the Good Ship Koolakian Recap of the July 11th Meeting Reported by John Wood The Launching of the Good Ship Koolakian It was a packed house at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Hall of Fun, as the Rotary congregation bore witness to the installation of our 110th President, TODD KOOLAKIAN (Director of Philanthropy/Sacramento […]