“Trust” by Christie Holderegger
Sharing his excitement, President Bobby Reed asked who, like he, had attended the Sacramento historic occasion Monday evening when the Athletics debuted at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Among those at the ballgame were Kathy Herrfeldt and Sarah Hodge, both of whom were working the game as team staff.
Craig Alpha shared his thoughts on the immense value of trust, closing with a quote from Warren Buffett. “Trust is like the air we breathe. When it’s present, nobody really notices. But when it’s absent, everybody notices.”
Meeting sponsor Surender Singal donated his time to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Sacramento. CASA’s Jackie Simon shared the impact that a CASA volunteer makes on the life of a child in foster care. CASA volunteers advocate for thousands of foster children, navigating court appearances, bureaucracy, and multiple placements – often as the only adult fighting for the best interests of the child. This challenging, hugely rewarding work can have profound benefits on vulnerable children, impacting their education, well-being and future. Volunteers are needed, especially male CASAs. Learn more at sacramentocasa.org or call (916) 875-6460.
Our club’s outbound Rotary Youth Exchange student Joe Hernandez shared his appreciation for the mentorship of PEN Paul Keefer as Joe prepares to spend a school year in Argentina. He looks forward to meeting new people, learning about a new culture and representing our club.
Put Me In Coach
Sarah Hodge donated toward her next Eddie Mulligan (EM) by thanking Kathy Herrfeldt for recruiting her to work A’s games; Sarah also announced her new position as executive director of development at YMCA of Superior California. Maggie Hopkins celebrated the fruition of her six-year odyssey getting a building permit for a construction project. Ann Solomon donated to her EM in celebration of a great experience at a recent Kings game.
Club Announcements
- Compassion Committee – Steve Huffman asked for caregrams for PP Brian Van Camp, who broke his pelvis skiing in New Mexico.
- Protect the Environment – the club needs volunteers for a Discovery Park cleanup on April 12 from 9-11 a.m.
- Hiking Club – PP Jim Leet encouraged more Rotarians to join the hiking crew on April 6 as they seek wildflowers around Folsom Lake. Meet at the Black Miners parking lot at 1 p.m.
Golf 4 Kids – PEN Paul Keefer reminded us the golf outing is just six weeks away. For more information on volunteering, golfing or donating items, reach out to Paul.
Judy Kjelstrom introduced luncheon speaker Dr. Richard Pan, a former longtime state legislator. Dr. Pan is a pediatrician with degrees from Johns Hopkins University, University of Pittsburgh and Harvard School of Public Health. An ardent vaccine advocate, laid out the facts on the validity of vaccines and the impact they have had on eradicating polio, battling measles and preventing unnecessary deaths. How do you debunk false narratives on social media? Amid the unfounded skepticism of the current environment, Dr. Pan suggested we continue to fight, to talk about it, and to share the science-based evidence.
President Bobby thanked greeters PP Jim Leet, Sedrick Burkes and Judge Kim Mueller; wine sponsor Steve Huffman; Pulse reporter Christie Holderegger, and club photographer of the day, Jim Henderson.
Next Tuesday’s lunch will feature an insightful talk by Michael J. Lopez—former military intelligence officer, corporate executive, and bestselling author. Discover why change efforts fail and how leaders can overcome resistance, build momentum, and create a culture of growth using insights from neuroscience and behavioral science.
Photos Courtesy of Jim Henderson
