The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by President Ryan Jantzen who led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Al Stehli gave the Invocation.

 

Secretary Jim Padgett introduced visiting Rotarians and guests.  John Messner introducted Jack Borba, President/CEO, Straight Line Construction.  Jack introduced his guests.  John also introduced Lorraine Poggione, Folsom Parks and Recreation Director, and her husband.

 

Jack Borba, standing in the back, and his guests.

 

President Ryan thanked Ian Cornell for purchasing the bar.

 

John Messner and Ken Stuart presented Ramesh Dontha a Paul Harris +3 pin.

 

John, President Ryan, Ken, and Ramesh.

 

President Ryan announced that the next meeting, October 27, is the Halloween Party and is a significant others night.  If you are bringing a guest, text Jim Padgett at (916) 985-3770 today.

 

Scott Moore was nominated for Club President for the 2024/2025 Rotary year.

 

President Ryan presented a ceremonial check to Lisa Tutor, Executive Director of Twin Lakes Food Bank for the Rotary Club of Folsom's share of the cost of the new roof on their building.  He also thanked Straight Line Construction for their share of the cost and their manpower that installed the roof.

 

 

Then President Ryan introduced Lisa as our speaker.  Lisa thanked the club and Straight Line Construction for the new roof.  She said it was not on their radar as other needs were more pressing but the roof was badly needed and they are so thankful.  She then gave us a presentation about Twin Lakes Food Bank.

 

At the conclusion of her presentation, President Ryan presented the chocolate Rotary Wheel to Lisa as a thank you gift.

 

 

 

 

 

On Saturday, October 15, the Folsom Rotary Cycling Team cycled in the 36th Annual Breathe California Bike Trek.  The cyclists were President Ryan Jantzen, John Messner, Jerry Avila, Frank Woods, Brent Sundahl, and Brent's wife Yvonne.  Steve Brozosky, Trudy Nygren, and Trudy's friend Liz England had signed up for the trek but were not able to cycle that day.  The ride was on the country roads of South Placer County out of Loomis Basin Park.  Brent and Yvonne rode 33 miles and the other four rode 20 miles.  After the ride, we had lunch at the park.

 

President Ryan, Jerry, Frank, and John enjoying a beer after the ride.

 

Brent, Yvonne, Frank, John, and President Ryan.  Jerry had to leave before we were all together.

 

Since 1917, Breathe California Sacramento Region has been advocating for clean air and healthy lungs through education, community involvement and creative solutions to impact policy.  The team raised $3,445 in sponsorships.  Thanks to the Folsom Rotarians who sponsored us with their donations.