The Pulse for the Week of November 18th, 2025

Rotarians congregated over lunch on Tuesday to celebrate Foundation Day and hear about the great work and generous giving performed by our club and the international Rotary Foundation. Jamie Furlong’s Thought for the Day compared Foundation Day to a birthday. They are both celebrations of existence, provide moments to reflect on the past year, call […]


The Pulse for the Week of October 28th, 2025

Rotarians donned their sweaters and were welcomed into the fall season with a pine tree covered with pumpkin jack-o-lanterns, orange table cloths themed for Halloween, and last but not least, purple napkins in honor of the Sacramento Kings. Meeting sponsor President Kerry Wood donated her time to the Children’s Receiving Home, which our club helped […]


The Pulse for the Week of November 4th, 2025

On this Veterans Appreciation Day, President Kerry Wood opened the meeting with heartfelt greetings, especially to veterans in attendance and across the nation. She gave special thanks to one of our newest Rotarians, Michelle See, a National Guard veteran, for organizing the meeting. President Kerry recognized the contributions of several Rotarians and guests, including our […]


The Pulse for the Week of October 14, 2025

Tuesday’s meeting tipped off with high energy as Rotarians filled the room, ready for another great program and a few friendly assists from fellow members. Rick Osen’s Thought of the Day built on the meeting’s sports theme by comparing life to a basketball game. He reminded everyone that each play, like each moment, is an […]


The Pulse for the Week of September 23rd, 2025

Virtually every seat was filled at Tuesday’s meeting, with new and veteran members alike in attendance. President Kerry Wood started the meeting with upbeat music and the energy remained high for the next hour plus! Peter Coyl’s Thought for the Day quoted Thomas Jefferson, saying that government “exists to serve the interests of the governed, […]


The Pulse for the Week of September 9th, 2025

You just hope the pig didn’t suffer. Yes, the September 9 lunch meeting of the Rotary Club of Sacramento had a little bit of everything. Back the Blue? Check. Software training? Pickett’s charge? Yup. Personalized aprons? Of course. Oh, where to begin. Gaveling us in, President Kerry Wood welcomed meeting sponsor Bajrang Moran, who dedicated […]


The Pulse for the Week of August 26th, 2025

What if Juliet didn’t die? Why did Rachel smack that snotty kid? Who was inside the chipmunk costume? These and a great many other questions were unpacked at this week’s meeting of the Rotary Club of Sacramento. Now two months into her term, President Kerry Wood updated club members on the progress of several ambitious […]


The Pulse for the Week of August 19th, 2025

From skydiving to Swan Lake to the Causeway Classic, it was another colorful meeting for the Rotary Club of Sacramento under the skillful hand of President Kerry Wood. Mik Miklaus’s Thought for the Day reminded us there is no participation trophy in life. Success comes from showing up, working hard and being part of something […]


The Pulse for the Week of July 22nd, 2025

“Every time you push the pedals, you’re not just moving forward on the road – you’re moving forward in life.” PP Linda Geery’s thought for the day on the benefits of cycling set the tone for our official kickoff of Sacramento Century Challenge season for the Rotary Club of Sacramento.   Saturday, October 4th, 2025 […]


The Pulse for the Week of July 15th, 2025

How many parking tickets did Maggie Hopkins once rack up in a two-week period? Which District Governor has a secret identity as a sound engineer? What Fairytale Town building proposal included a picture of the builder’s CEO at her childhood birthday party? Astute Rotarians found the answers to these questions and more this week – […]