WHAT’S NEW IN DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO

Rotary Meeting, November 1, 2022 Rocking Rotarians arrived to the pulsing beat of Barracuda by Heart. Rotarians were met by the sparkling smiles of FORREST JUNOD (Retired, MD), STEVE JOHANSON (Johanson & Associates), and DEE JOHNSON (Retired, State of California) The meeting festivities were photographically captured by the semi-professional Rotarian photographer (and tennis ace) VIRGINIA […]


ROTARY RIDES AGAIN- THE 2022 SACRAMENTO CENTURY!

Rotary Meeting, October 11, 2022 Rotarians were welcomed by the sparkling smiles of DEE HARTZOG, JOEL HOCKMAN (Pucci’s Pharmacy), and SARAH HODGE (Regional Affairs Representative/ACWA). Thank you JOHN SWENTOWSKY (Swentowsky Photography) for the photographic record of the festivities. The Rotarians already festive mood was further elevated by wines poured and sponsored by our very own […]


A VISIT WITH ROTARY ROYALTY- DISTRICT GOVERNOR KAREN CENDRO

Rotary Meeting, September 20, 2022 Rotarians were met by Rotarians DAVE HIGDON (California Moving Systems), GABRIEL GENDRON (Coldwell Banker Realty), JOHN GORALKA (Goralka Law Firm) with phasers on stun (Star Trek reference, but if an explanation is necessary then please read on ….)  All action photos are courtesy of JOHN SWENTOWSKY (Swentowsky Photography). WINE RECEPTION […]


WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TODAY’S FBI? A VISIT WITH AGENT DENNIS GUERTIN

Rotary Meeting, September 13, 2022 This was a uniquely interesting meeting. Rotarians were greeted with big smiles from RICK DAVIS (Retired, Colonel, USAF). Thank you to SURENDER SINGAL (US Army, Corps of Engineers) for providing the much-needed wine for our meeting, cheers! PRESIDENT LINDA GEERY called the Rotarians to order. LINDA noted that this meeting provided […]


A VISIT WITH THE DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO PARTNERSHIP

Rotary Meeting, August 23, 2022 Rotarians were welcomed by the sweet melody of the Eagles singing Hotel California. DEE HARTZOG, our wine sponsor did double duty providing make-up glasses of wine from last week along with her sparkling smile. GREETERS Our greeters, JOHN FRISCH (Newmark), JAMIE FURLONG (legacy Investment Real Estate) and JIM CULLETON (Strong […]


ROTARY ALMOST ANNOUNCES NEW OPEN DOOR POLICY!

Rotary Meeting, July 19, 2022 Many thirsty Rotarians arrived to hear the classic tunes of Hotel California. They each enjoyed a glass or two of wine made by our speaker, SEAN MINOR, wines courtesy of our wine sponsor – PAST PRESIDENT DIANE MIZELL.   As the music played and the wine poured, our greeters JEFFREY DRISCOLL […]


AN UPDATE ON THE UKRAINE

Rotary Meeting, June 7, 2022 Rotarians were greeted by ELFRENA FOORD’s (Arata Brothers Trust) tickling the ivories on the piano providing wonderful background music and the sparkling smiles of PAST PRESIDENT PETER DANNENFELSER (Architectural Arts), THERESA WHEELER (Owner/Prevail Public Affairs)  and PAST PRESIDENT BRIAN VANCAMP (Owner, Van Camp ADR). Thank you ELFRENA FOORD, PAST PRESIDENT […]


THANK YOU LATOYA!

Rotary Meeting, March 29, 2022 WELCOME/GAVEL IN As the noon hour approached many familiar Rotarians entered the meeting hall with a smile and a glass of wine. Each were greeted by PAST PRESIDENT SUSAN SHERIDAN (Sheridan Law/Retired), PAST PRESIDENT JON SNYDER (Broker/Snyder Commercial Real Estate), and PAST PRESIDENT KEVIN SMITH-FAGAN (Executive Director/Fairytale Town). This unofficial Past President’s day with […]


Rotary Celebrates the Women of Rotary And National Woman’s Day!

Rotary Meeting March, 8, 2022 Greetings ROTARIANS! Written By: John Goralka (I am sorry for the delay, I injured my back which set me back ….) March opened to a full house as we celebrated National Women’s Day! Read on to learn about the pioneering Women of the American Railroad who inspired transformational changes that […]


TAMING THE EMPATHY CRISIS!

Rotary Meeting: January 25, 2022 DUE TO OMICRON AND RISING GAS PRICES, THIS WEEKS RECORDING CANNOT BE MADE AVAILABLE. GAVEL IN: Like clockwork, as 12:10 approached, a flurry of familiar Rotarian faces gradually filled the room, many fully equipped with a glass of wine and all with smiling faces. The cascade of philanthropist entered the […]