Past President Bill Hutto called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Bob Mutchler led us in song and Bob Mange gave the invocation.

 

Secretary Jim Padgett introduced guests and visiting Rotarians.

 

Thanks to Brian Martell for buying the bar.

 

Bill asked for a motion to accept the nomination of Steve Brozosky for President for the Rotary year 2021/2022.  The Nominating Committee of Past Presidents nominated Steve and the motion carried.

 

Ryan Jantzen reminded the members of the painting project at Powerhouse Ministries on Saturday, November 9.

 

John Messner presented Bob Blackwell with a Paul Harris +3 pin.

 

Bill Hutto, John Messner, Bob Blackwell

 

Garry Parlier introduced Eric Yoder, Folsom High School Interact Club Advisor.  Eric asked each of the Interact Officers for this year to introduce themselves and tell us about some of the projects that they have planned for this year.  They recently worked with the Rotary Club of Folsom Lake on an international project, Rise Against Hunger and will walk with us in the Veterans Day Parade on November 11.  They are now working on a project with Powerhouse Ministries called Senior Christmas Care Basket Program.  There will be a collection box at our meetings in November where members can donate items for the baskets.  Suggested items include toiletries, office supplies, kitchen supplies, and small gift items like non-slip socks, lap blankets, or scarfs, etc.

 

 

Bill reminded the club members of the Veterans Day Parade on November 11, starting at 9 am from the Target parking lot.  He also honored one of our veterans, Orville Wegat, who was 99 on October 30.

 

Coach Roz from Playmakers gave us an update on what his organization is doing for at risk kids.  He thanked us for what we have done to support Playmakers.

 

Colnn Miguelgorry asked members to register teams for the upcoming Cornhole Tournament.  For assistance in registering, see Colnn or Justin Raithel.

 

Steve Sprague levied fines.

 

Andrew Vierra introduced our speaker, Dan Walters.  Dan has been a journalist for nearly 60 years, spending all but a few of those years working for California newspapers.  In 1984, he started writing his column for the Sacramento Bee.  Dan's topic was about changing politics in California over the past several decades.

 

Bill Hutto and Dan Walters