Rich and Vicki will share the experience volunteering on a Rotaplast International mission to Nagamangala, India in Dec. 2024.

Bob Mange will emcee for the presentation of awards granted by the Rotary Club of Folsom to support Folsom teachers and their schools. 

Folsom resident Dave Jorz will share his experience bicycling across America at 76 years old.

Rotary spouses, partners, kids, and your inner child welcome! $30 gets you dinner, 1st drink, and arcade credits!

RSVP early so we can finalize details. Pay either at registration or charge on February dues statement invoice.

Rotary Club of Folsom's first 5th Thursday of 2025!

Dave & Buster's newest location is right here in Folsom! Opened in 2024 inside The Palladio Mall, it is the place to be for great food, drinks, and games. Rotary spouses, partners, kids, and your inner child welcome! $30 gets you dinner, 1st drink, and arcade credits!

RSVP early so we can finalize details. Pay either at registration or charge on February dues statement invoice.

A fun night of game play with your friends in Rotary.

This Valentine's Day, Hollywood meets Bollywood at the Folsom Community Center! Arthur Murray professionals will teach us how to dance. Non-dancing spectators welcome too!

Get ready for THE PARTY of the year - The Folsom Rotary's Valentine's Party 'Hollywood Meets Bollywood'.

Date & Time: Feb 13, 2025 starting at 6 PM (More details below)

Location: Folsom Community Center

Arthur Murray Instructors will teach us one hollywood dance (swing dance) and one bollywood dance and we get to perform at the end. Each member will choose either to be on the Hollywood side or Bollywood side.

On popular demand, we are also bringing a Henna artist for people who want to get to temporary tattoos on their hands with natural/organic Henna.

It is $20 per couple and they'll get Dinner, Drinks, Dance instructions, and Henna tattoos (if they want) for $20. 

Tentative Timeline:

Doors open at 6:00 PM

Henna stall open from 6:00 PM

Buffet Dinner open around 6:45 PM

Program starts around 7:15 PM (Starting 15 minutes earlier just to make sure we have enough time for logistics)

Dress code: No dress code per se but come dressed to have fun and dance. Party / Funky costumes all welcome. Please bring your sunglasses/dark shades )especially for Bollywood Dance) if you want to look cool.

Call /Text Ramesh Dontha at 916 801 4327 if you have any questions.

Frequently asked questions:

Q: What is Henna? Ans: Henna is a reddish-brown dye that comes from the leaves of the henna plant. It's used to dye hair, skin, and fabrics, and is especially popular for temporary tattoos

Q: What is Bollywood? Ans: Bollywood is the name of film industry, primarily based in Bombay. The term is a combination of the words "Bombay" and "Hollywood". Bollywood movies are known for their use of music and dance, which are often elaborate and spectacular. 

Dr. Terri Daniels, Ed.D., has been in education for 40 years. She is currently the principal at Folsom Middle School. This year she was named the Middle School Principal of the Year for the state of California. She also serves as the California state liaison to the National Association of Secondary School Principals and advocates as the state and federal levels on behalf of public school administrators and students.

A Touch of Understanding (ATOU) provides disability awareness programs designed to educate a new generation to understand the challenges associated with disabilities and to accept and respect all individuals. Shanna Lowder brings over 20 years of experience across the corporate, public affairs, and non-profit sectors. In 2024, Shanna became a consultant for A Touch of Understanding, supporting their volunteer outreach efforts and helping to increase brand awareness.

30th Annual Dave West Partnerships for Tomorrow Youth Leadership Conference

The conference will be on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Lakeside Church in Folsom.  It is anticipated the timeframe will be from 8:15 am - 3:00pm, but there may be slight changes as we continue to plan the event. 

Please join us as a mentor for the conference!  Please sign up using the attached link...

Stop Stigma Sacramento seeks to reduce stigma and discrimination in Sacramento County by providing mental health information, resources and support to individuals and families. By educating the community on the facts about mental illness, we can eliminate the barriers people living with mental illness experience and provide a deeper understanding about mental health issues in general.

The Interact Clubs of Folsom High School and Vista del Lago High School will lead our meeting.

Kelly Larson, LMFT, is a licensed therapist, Director of Pacific Trauma Center and a certified Brainspotting Trainer in addition to offering individual and family therapy. She will share about trauma therapy and Brainspotting, a modality that has been proven to be effective at getting to the root of deep underlying trauma.

Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing Developments in Folsom and Citrus Heights and Habitat's 40th Anniversary (1985-2025).

Jim and Kathy are both board members of Friends of Lakes Folsom and Natoma (FOLFAN) and will present on the bald eagles nesting over Lake Natoma since 2017 and the Lake Natoma Nursery and Gardens, including FOLFAN's partnership with Rotary.

Janet Bradley has dedicated the past five years of her career to serving as an animal control officer. Her role involves not only responding to calls about stray and injured animals but also educating the public about responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering. She is passionate about advocating for animal rights and ensuring the safety of both pets and the community.

Contact Scott Bailey for more information

It's time for a fun filled 2025 Mystery Trip.

Date: May 15th (Thursday)

Gather at Granite School (909 Mormon St, Folsom) at 5:00 PM

Bus leaves promptly at 5:30 PM

Bus returns at approx. 10:00 PM

Recommended layered dress for variable weather.

Charges: Only $50 per person

Only 56 seats on the bus and first come first served. The mystery trip has typically been sold out in the past years so act fast!!

Jessica Hess, Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Folsom Police Department, will talk about volunteer opportunities available with Folsom Police Department.

Visit the event page to register or contact Matt Sundermeir for more information.

Jen Sparks is the Program Supervisor of Jobs for the Sacramento and San Francisco regions for Best Buddies International. Best Buddies is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to ending the social and economic isolation of people with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) through friendship programs and integrated employment programs. Jen will share more with us about the program.

We will meet at 6 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center. Please register for the event: Demotion of the Folsom Mahraja, Ramesh Dontha

Come on out to demote our favorite Rotary president, Ramesh Dontha! 

Salwa Kasabian, founder and director of Folsom’s Hope, lunch buddy mentoring programs. She will provide an overview of the organization.