The meeting of August 22 was opened by President Ramesh Dontha leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Bob Mange gave the Invocation. This meeting was the annual visit of District Governor Steve Turner.

 

Secretary Jim Padgett introduced visiting Rotarians and visitors. Several spouses were in attendance as this was the District Governor's visit. The meeting was very well attended. Below is a photo of part of the audience intently listening to DG Steve.

 

 

Henry Sundermier asked for a show of hands from the Rotarians who plan to be at the Green House work project on Saturday, August 24. He also reminded the members of the Community Service Project on September 21, planting daffodils on Sutter Street. He announced that we will have a project installing benches at the pickle ball court later this year. This project will be funded by the club and a Rotary Foundation District Grant.

 

Justin Raithel announced a project that we will be doing at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. The project is to re-roof the shop and ticket booth. September 9 is a work party to cleanup and prep. September 16 is a work party to replace sheathing on the roof. September 21 is a project to install skylights and roof.

 

Josh Levine from Powerhouse Ministries told us that the profit from Dragon Boats was $110,000 and he thanked us for our sponsorships and participation. He also had t-shirts for the crew in our 2024 Dragon Boat. The second annual Dragon Boat Festival will be on Saturday, April 5.

 

Jason Brinitzer reminded everyone that the meeting on Thursday, August 29 will be at Folsom Lake Bowl from 6 to 9 pm. The evening will include bowling, food, drinks, and entertainment. If you don't want to bowl, you are welcome to come and socialize.

 

It was announced that there will be a Renaissance Faire on September 28 and 29. Colnn Miguelgorry and Scott Moore are co-chairs of this event.

 

Frank Ali talked about the Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 27. Soloman Chis and Ravi Kahlon need silent auction items and Jay Alling needs sponsors. 

 

District Governor Steve Turner recognized Vicki Bencken as a Paul Harris +5. She also received the District Governor's pin.

 

 

District Governor Steve recognized Dawn Johnson as a new Paul Harris Fellow.

 

 

District Governor Steve recognized Jim Padgett, Charlie Grows, and Frank Woods as Rotarian Stars rolling into 2024 with a bang.

 

 

 

Jason Brinitzer levied fines.

 

Assistant Governor Ryan Jantzen formally introduced District Governor Steve Turner as our guest speaker. DG Steve talked about Rotary International and RI President Stephanie Urchick's goals for 2024/2025. He also talked about District 5180 plans and that the District Conference will be in Disneyland on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The conference will be one day which will allow members to come to Disneyland and have time to visit the park if they wish to do so. Detailed information about the conference will be available soon.

 

President Ramesh presented a chocolate Rotary Wheel to DG Steve as a thank you for visiting us.

 

 

 

 

On Saturday, August 24, several members of our club, Historic Folsom Rotary, and Folsom Lake Rotary worked on the green house at Black Miners Bar. They completed the installation of the panels, installed the top piece, installed straps over the top, and cut out the places on the panels for windows. The next work party will install the remaining straps and the windows and make sure everything is done. Here is the green house after the work done on Saturday. Photos of the work party are on our website as Green House August 24.

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday to the following members:

Happy Anniversary to the following couples: