“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 […]
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho returned to the club to share updates about his first two years as DA (Ho last visited our club shortly before his election). The meeting was led by PP Bob Miller, who promised us that President Bobby Reed’s absence was not indicative of an electoral shakeup. Paul Keefer provided […]
Since it was the NFL’s opening weekend, President Bobby Reed decided to have a little football fun. His 49ers against all comers. The bet? Winner pays $50 to the loser’s Eddie Mulligan. The takers: PP Bob Miller (Los Angeles Rams); PP Todd Koolakian (Dallas Cowboys); Dennis Cook (Chicago Bears); David Brandenburger (New England Patriots); Rick […]
Sacramento Rotary is the GOAT, no cap! Our luncheon was packed with excitement, featuring the latest slang, Sacramento Century updates, and news from the Sacramento Metro Chamber. Rhonda Poppen shared the thought of the day focused on life lessons she gleaned from escorting two World War II veterans on an honor flight – living in […]
“When we are inspired, we act. And when we act, change can happen.” That quote, apropos of the Rotary ethos, was shared by luncheon speaker Jennifer Stolo, who spoke about the forthcoming film “No Address” filmed in Sacramento. More on that later. Opening the meeting, Steve Shiflett’s thought for the day focused on life wisdom […]
“Let the Games Begin” by Christie Holderegger President Bobby Reed set the tone for friendly competition and national pride as many of our Rotarians competed for an “Olympic” medal in the javelin, basketball, soccer and archery. Who will walk away with the gold? Who will walk away with the gold? Thought for the day presenter […]
“Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical.” Baseball was the theme for the club Iuncheon, and PP Peter Dannenfelser set the tone by unpacking the wisdom in some famous Yogi Berra quotes. Meeting sponsor Capitol Tech Solutions was detailed by Justino Santana, as President Bobby Reed nodded vigorously. CTS offers web design, […]
Maybe the club was on better behavior with FBI Special Agent in Charge Sid Patel on the dais. But even so, we enjoyed a colorful meeting that ranged from getting loaded in Tahoe to biochemistry to picking up trash. In her thought for the day, PP Linda Geery quoted Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people […]
Gaveling the meeting to order, President Todd Koolakian invited Moira Doherty to present a thought for the day. Moira chose the words of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 ACE): “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” […]
President Todd welcomed all comers to our weekly meeting, including his older sister’s family! They were visiting from out of town and stopped by to see the head honcho in action. PP Diane Woodruff quoted George Bernard Shaw in her thought for the day, which included: “I am of the opinion that my life […]