The meeting of October 8 was brought to order at 7 pm by President John Baciocco. Toby Magarian led the Pledge of Allegiance and Bob Mange gave the Invocation.
Secretary Jim Padgett introduced visitors and visiting Rotarians.
President John went over Upcoming Events and Dates. He also talked about Wild Nights and Holiday Lights at the Folsom Zoo and asked for members to sign up to hang lights, sing carols at the zoo, and take down lights.
Henry Sundermier said he would provide songbooks for caroling at the zoo.
Samantha Davidson asked members to sell, sell, sell tickets and she encouraged each member to sell or buy four tickets. The volunteer sign-up sheet was passed around again at this week’s meeting.
Purchase tickets:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/folsomrotaryclubs/2380095
Businesses and individuals are still invited to sponsor Oktoberfest and support the work of the Rotary Club of Folsom. Sponsorship information and packet:
https://www.folsomrotaryoktoberfest.com
Chuck Thompson said that tiny homes have been installed at Oak Hills Church and that garden work around them will happen in mid November. He also said that the Rotary Legacy Flag Church has reached the fund-raising goal and that additional donations will go to maintaining the flags. A new commemorate less expensive brick has been selected.
President John reminded everyone about the Blood Drive on October 15. We need more signups!
The "Two Truths and a Lie" members this week were Peter Evenhaus and Dawn Johnson.
Rob Ross levied fines.
Vicki Bencken introduced our speakers,
The program on October 15 will be:
