We welcomed two new members to our club. Assistant Governor Ryan Jantzen inducted Jim Howe and Michael Iadanza. Welcome Jim and Michael!

Cathy and Len Hundshamer bought the bar to celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary Cathy and Len!

We welcomed Visiting Rotarians Sushir Joshi and Mrs. Vaishali Joshu from Rotary Club of Nasik in India, and flags were exchanged.

Chuck and Conni Thompson presented a slide show they created for our club’s special Frey Ranch Uncut Barrel Strength “Rotary Reserve” whiskey from our barrel pick adventure. 121.66 prior and aged six years in French Oak. Donation amount: $110 per bottle of deliciousness.

There are approximately a hundred bottles available for sale, and they’re going fast so get your bottle before they’re all gone! Accepting payment with: Apple Pay, Venmo, credit card or check made payable to the: Folsom Rotary Foundation. Please help spread the word and continue supporting this great fundraiser for our Rotary Foundation!

Our speaker was Rotarian Alex Prime, who returned for a part 2 of his story about his wife's, son's, and his escape from Russia just after Russia invaded Ukraine. His presentation was both fascinating and moving as they had to sell everything, say goodbye to family members, and risk everything in a dangerous journey just to come to America. They traveled from St. Petersburg to Moscow to Istanbul to Mexico City to Tijuana to Sacramento with interesting stories in each place, sharing the many challenges and dangers they faced along the way. Alex, thanks for sharing your amazing journey with us.

Castle Park Renovation

Our Rotarians have been hard at work to finish the renovation at Castle Park and thanks to the efforts of many, it all came together!

In true Folsom Rotary Club fashion we recognized Rotarian, John Messner who exemplified “Service Above Self” even though injured his elbow still showed up to work on Castle Park renovation with his arm in a sling, with our club’s signature song in which we show love:

Here's to John he's a real nice guy, here's to John he's a real nice guy, He certainly is a daisy, he drives the women crazy,

Here's to John he's a HORSE'S A___!

We love you John!

HART of Folsom – Big Day of Giving Fiesta

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026 a group of our members volunteered at HART of Folsom’s Big Day of Giving Fiesta at the Folsom Community Center.

Mystery Trip is Almost Here! - Thursday May 21, 2026

Please confirm if you (and if you are bringing a guest) that you will be on the bus, along with your meal choice(s) of either beef, chicken or veggie by THIS FRIDAY, May 15 to President Scott, by email: scottbaileyimc@comcast.net or text him at: 916-204-9139

Rotary Clubs of Folsom Blood Drive: June 3, 2026

The Rotary Clubs of Folsom are proud to host an upcoming blood drive, and we would love your support!

Every blood donation has the potential to save multiple lives, and the need for blood remains constant. This is a simple way to make a meaningful impact in our community and help patients facing surgeries, cancer treatments, accidents, and other medical emergencies.

Blood Drive Details:

Date: Wednesday, June 3rd

Time| 11 am to 2:45 pm

Location: Palladio at Broadstone near Bank of America

To schedule an appointment, please CLICK HERE or go to: donors.vitalant.org and enter blood drive code: 100559797

Walk-ins may be welcome, but appointments are encouraged.

An evening of la dolce vita! 

A group of members from our club got together this past Saturday night to support our friends at the Rotary Club of Granite Bay’s “Taste of Italy” fundraiser. Great food, great company, and so much fun! Bellissimo from start to finish!

Upcoming Rotary Events:

Rotary Passport One
2nd Annual Crawfish Boil & Summer Mardi Gras Celebration
Saturday June 6, 2026
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Camp Pollock
1501 Northgate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
$80 / ticket

** Reminder that the club is dark next week on Thursday, May 22, 2026 for the Mystery Trip.