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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 – […]
New Year, New Rotary Leadership! It was Kerry Wood Fan Appreciation Day at ye old Rotary Club this week, as we installed our resident Wonder Woman as President for the upcoming term, with Past President Diane Woodruff presiding expertly over the ceremonies as emcee. The meeting started with a parade of this year’s foundation […]
President Bobby’s Demotion: Tacos, Teasing, and the Blazer Heard ‘Round the Club It would’ve been a surprise had President Bobby’s send-off been anything but a party. Hosted at the McKinley Village Clubhouse, Rotarians and friends gathered after hours (a.k.a. Rotarian Happy Hour, instead of lunch hour) to properly “demote” our fearless, fashion-confused leader. There were tacos, […]
No one else may be counting, but upon convening the club luncheon, President Bobby Reed reminded all of us on Tuesday that it was his last meeting before his demotion. Maybe he’s eager to pass the torch! Meeting sponsor Dee Hartzog donated her speaking time to Laura Heintz, CEO of the Stanford Sierra Youth and […]