Folsom Bullegraph 2018/2019 #19 (Dec 04, 2018)

Meeting Notes from Nov. 29, 2018

President Dave Boldt opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Bob Mange said a prayer.

Jim Padgett welcomed guests.

Dave reminded everyone the Christmas Party will be on Dec. 13

Dave made an announcement that he would like everyone to participate in the Rotary Foundation this year.

Dave made an announcement for Steve Miklos who was absent. There are a few cabins left on the 2019 cruise, so sign up ASAP.

Chuck Thurman made an announcement about the 300 ‘thirsty’ women who need alcohol poured at their event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 5-6.

Rob Cline gave an update and a thank you on the fines that went toward the Camp Fire victim gift cards. They were given to families staying in local hotels. Rob said $14,000 was raised and they delivered 45 boxes to families.

He said they are going to continue the donations and do another round of distribution for Christmas.

Gary Parlier announced that Ken Stuart has been working up in Paradise for environmental efforts and serving dinner to homeless and displaced residents.

Ken also says hi.

Bob Quinlan said club received a thank you card for the landscaping job.

Steve Sprague assessed fines. All the fines went to Joe’s gift cards again.

Guest Rick Cogil made an announcement about a fundraiser called Hairs That Care which funds will stay in Folsom. Their goal is to raise $20,000.

Rich Rider introduced Rotary Youth Exchange student Lucia Pulgar.

First, Vicki Bencken discussed what RYE is.

Lucia talked about Spain and her life before coming to the United States.

Lucia presented an RYE banner to Dave to add to the club’s collection.

Camp Fire relief efforts

Rich Rider and friend Michael Cannon, of Placerville, recently volunteered at the Camp Fire relief center in Gridley. Rotarians from around the district participated. Rich said he and Michael traveled the furthest to help out.

Tour de Tucson

On November 15 and 16, John Messner, Garry Parlier, Steve Borosky, and Frank Woods drove to Tucson to cycle with the Rotary Team in the Tour de Tucson for the Ride to End Polio. On Saturday, John, Garry, and Steve each cycled 102 miles and Frank cycled 52 miles. The weather was perfect, about 75 by midday. However, it was cold at 7 am, the start of the 102-mile ride. It was much warmer when Frank started the 52-mile ride at 10:30 am. Just over 9,000 cyclists participated in the ride this year with about 80 riding on the Rotary Team.

John took this photo at the 100-mile start. Frank at the 50-mile start.

Frank at the Rotary Club of Marana rest stop.

The four Folsom Rotarians after the ride and after a beer.

At the Rotary dinner Friday night, it was announced that just under $4 million had been raised so far for End Polio Now. Thanks to many of our members who sponsored us on this ride.

On Sunday, the group left for the two day drive home.

Bike Trail Project Phase 2

On Sunday, December 2, eight Folsom Rotarians and a partner installed the decking on the boardwalk that had been removed on November 10. The city installed the joists so our crew just had to put the boards in place and screw them down which took about 5 hours.

Photos of Phase 2, taken by Adrian Blanco and Frank Woods, have been added to the Photo Album called Bike Trail Project on our website.