Daughters Day, a longstanding holiday tradition for our club, unfolded in full Yuletide glory this week. As is custom, the daughters control the proceedings. So President Bobby Reed called the meeting to order and immediately handed the gavel to the day’s president Ella Keefer, Loyola Chicago sophomore and daughter of PEN Paul Keefer. President Ella […]
Holiday music summoned our members to the tables on Tuesday. Yes, next meeting is Daughters Day so be sure and RSVP because you know your children and grandchildren are writing to Santa Claus. More about flying objects later. PP Walter Dahl filled in for President Bobby Reed, who is on a service mission to India. […]
The Rotary Club was convened by Past President Kevin Smith-Fagan, filling in for President Bobby Reed, who was on a Rotary Service Trip to India. Dee Johnson’s Thought for the Day featured quotes exalting wine — which has been around since at least 7,000 BCE. Historically it was a status symbol of kings and rulers, […]
“Paul and Eddie’s Impact” by Christie Holderegger It was the club’s annual Foundation Day, and president Bobby Reed welcomed club members and guests to this special Rotary meeting held at CLARA Studios – and he set a tone of gratitude as we kickoff the holiday season of giving. In his Thought of the Day, PP […]
As America went to the polls on Election Day, President Bobby Reed called upon the Rotary Club of Sacramento to resolve “critical issues of national security.” And that’s how we narrowly decided, in a polarized electorate reflecting national norms, that the egg preceded the chicken. (The club also determined the Kings’ biggest rival is the […]
It was Halloween Week at the Rotary Club of Sacramento, and among the colorful costumes were Wonder Woman, Miss Piggy, The Grinch, a chocolate bar, football and hockey players, and a dalmatian in the person of President Bobby Reed. President Bobby gave awards to some costumed attendees. Worst costume: PP John Frisch (commercial real estate […]
“There is a lot of pride in Sacramento,” said luncheon speaker Todd Dunivant of Sacramento Republic FC, talking both about his team’s fan base and our region in general. Matching the sports theme for the meeting, Jackie Kirkland offered a thought of the day about success and sports. Success in sports is about grit, not […]
The governor was at this week’s Rotary meeting – no, not that one – our 5180 District Governor, Steve Turner, who dropped in to see the goings on at “The Big Club” and to share his view from the DG’s perch. As usual, The Big Club didn’t disappoint, as we had plenty to show […]
If we needed a reminder that the lazy days of summer are over, we got it at our meeting. Elections are near and mayoral candidates Dr. Flojaune Cofer and Assemblyman Kevin McCarty quickly explained the challenges. As they say, all politics is local, but more about that later. Looking ahead to the club’s huge public […]
“Surround yourself with good people, treat them right, and make everyone successful.” We were honored to welcome guest speaker Dale Carlsen, founder and former CEO of Sleep Train as well as the founder of the Ticket to Dream Foundation. Carlsen, the son of a Rotarian, was interviewed by Chair of the Day Elfrena Foord, and […]