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2525 Jefferson Blvd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691-4622
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International Joint Meeting

Posted on Jan 22, 2021

The Rotary Clubs of West Sacramento, Vail Colorado, and Tegucigalpa (Honduras) met via Zoom to celebrate a successful International Service Project. Led by Siva Sivakumaran from the West Sacramento Rotary Club, Siva brought the members together, even with a language barrier to describe the project. The project provides water during water shortages, improves sanitation and personal hygiene for 4,500 students at Escuela Santa Teresa de Jesus School in Tegucigalpa Honduras with the constructed two water tanks and infrastructure.

Rotarian Bob Ceccato Recognized by the South Korean Government

Posted on Oct 30, 2020

In a special ceremony hosted by U.S. Representative, Ami Bera, West Sacramento Rotarian, Bob Ceccato, a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, was awarded the "Ambassador for Peace" Medal from the South Korean Government. This Medal was presented to Bob for his "Heroism and Sacrifice" during the Korean War as a combat medic with a rifle company.

The Loss of a Rotarian

Posted on Sep 11, 2020

Ike Parsons passed away on September 5th. Ike Joined the Rotary Club of West Sacramento in 1964 and had over 50 years of near perfect attendance. Ike was know for his unusual quests of speakers that would amuse all. Ike will be surely asking Paul Harris those questions now.

Working with the Yolo County Food Bank

Posted on Sep 01, 2020

West Sacramento Rotarians at work with the Yolo County Food Bank..

Charyl Silva reconnected with 2 former members of the River City High School Interact Club. It is great to see that they are continuing to serve after graduating.

West Sacramento Rotary Assists the Community

Posted on Aug 21, 2020

Past President, Peter Anderson, delivers a donation to Katie Villegas, Yolo County Childrens Alliance for Project Room Key to assist the homeless being housed in West Sacramento.

John Raney 72nd President

Posted on Jul 10, 2020

President, John Raney takes the helm as the 72nd President of the Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento.

President Peter Anderson becomes Past President

Posted on Jun 29, 2020

President Peter Anderson is learning how to become a Past President. Looks like a good start!

West Sacramento Rotary Virtual Meeting

Posted on May 26, 2020

Over 40 members of the Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento (along with District Governor, Ray Ward) met for the first time via Zoom since the Covid-19 pandemic created the shelter-in-place environment. Oscar Villegas, County Supervisor, gave an update for Yolo County and what the future holds.

West Sacramento Rotary Loses One Fine Man

Posted on May 26, 2020

It is with deep regret to report that Tim Carnahan passed away on May 12, 2020 from complications from colitis.

Tim joined Rotary in 1993 and served as Club President in 2003-2004. He has been our inspirational leader and historian. Tim served as the Newsletter Editor and reported that "never let the truth get in the way of a good story."

Tim always had a smile on his face and he will be missed.

To read more about Tim, see the May 21, 2020 edition of the Chips from the Buzzsaw

71st Anniversary Dinner

Posted on Mar 04, 2020

On February 27, 2020, the Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento celebrated the Rotary Aloha Spirit at the Annual Anniversary Dinner.

District Governor, Ray Ward, Keynote Speaker Stacy Graham, and Club President Peter Anderson "hang loose" before the evening's activities begin.

The Club inducted two new members, Jay Stewart and Marty Lyn Twitchell.

Ken Wilson received the Club Service Award.

The evening concluded with the announcement of Dave Kamminga as the Club's President-Elect, Elect for the Rotary Year of 2021-22. Additional pictures are available in the Photo Section.

Valentine's Day at West Sacramento Rotary

Posted on Feb 19, 2020

The Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento celebrated Valentine's Day with the return of the "Not So Newlywed Game."

Ron Chambers served as the Game's Host, Not Bob Eubanks, Maybe Better.

Couple #1 and winners Jaclyn Powell and Justin Allen.

Couple #2 Amy and Neil Busch

Couple #3 Kat and Brian Gallagher

The River City Interact Club sold chocolates.

District Governor, Ray Ward attended to see all the fun.

Another Blue Badge

Posted on Dec 06, 2019

Marty Swingle is the recipient of his new Beautiful Blue Badge!

November 8, 2019: Just Another Rotary Meeting

Posted on Nov 13, 2019

The Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento inducted its two newest members; Justin Allen (top) and Mike O'Connell.

Pedro Cisneros receives his "Beautiful New Blue Badge"

Sal Valentino, best known as lead singer of The Beau Brummels, spoke and performed before packed house.

Entry into District 5180's Lip Sync Video Contest

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

The Link below is The Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento's entry into the District Lip Sync Video Challenge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PYjRP7cq2wfeature=youtu.be

Club Meeting October 2, 2019

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

Friday's Meeting was a busy one: The Club inducted two new members and received an International Update from Cecil (Poncho) Padilla.

Shelley Eckler receives her Rotary pin from her Sponsor, Lori Hawkins.

Membership Chair, Denice Domke sponsored Chris White and supplies her with her Rotary Pin.

Cecil "Poncho"Padilla updated the Club on his latest International Projects.

New Members

Posted on Sep 11, 2019

The Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento inducted its two newest members; Jacob Rabin (Judy Ratley, Sponsor) and Tammy Linker (Denice Domke, Sponsor).

District Governor, Ray Ward Visits the Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento

Posted on Sep 11, 2019

District Governor Ray Ward with Jimmy B (in red), Area Governor Megan Hamm (Left) and Stacy Graham (Right) took over our meeting in the most unusual way.

Check out the Conference Promos:

"Escape to Rotaryville"

https://youtu.be/KCZF5dRvHjI

"Back to the Conference."

https://youtu.be/HTbjSGCbg7s

Ray recognized Kat Gallagher as the "Soaring Rotarian." Kat has stepped up to assist in the organization of the Interact Club at River City High School.

Siva Sivakumaran has recognized as the "Quiet Rotarian." Siva has be the Chair for International Service and has been the leading force in our Honduras Water Project.

Club President Throws out the First Pitch

Posted on Aug 09, 2019

West Sacramento Rotary, President, Peter Anderson prepares to throw out the first Pitch at the Sacramento River Cats Baseball Game.

Visiting Rotarians

Posted on Aug 02, 2019

Kris Anderson (Sister of Club President, Peter Anderson) visiting from the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa.

Alejandro Alvarez from the Rotary Club of La Pieda, Mexico, was a guest of the River City High School Interact Club.

Troy Bird's Demotion

Posted on Jul 02, 2019

The Rotary Club of West Sacramento demoted President Troy Bird and his many personalities, from the Pope to Elvis. (See the Photo Section for a complete array of pictures from the evening) To view Troy's Demotion Video:

http://www.kizoa.com/Movie-Maker/d279592418k8012292o1/troy-demo

Peter Anderson is installed as the 2019-20 Club President

2018-19 and 19-20 Joint Board Meeting

Posted on Jun 01, 2019

President, Troy Bird thanked his board for their year of service. President-Elect, Peter Anderson introduced his Board to his goals and objectives for the 2019-20 Rotary Year. (Sasha is the official Rot-tarian in the front).

New Member Induction

Posted on May 10, 2019

The Rotary Club of West Sacramento inducted two new members, Marty Swingle and Penny Bridges.

Community Vocation Awards

Posted on May 14, 2019

The Rotary Club of West Sacramento recognized individuals from the Community in Education, Fire Protection, and Law Enforcement who are dedicated to service, helping others, and who have shown exemplary qualities in their chosen professions.

Television News Reporter and Anchor Stan Atkinson

Posted on May 03, 2019

Recent speaker, Stan Atkinson was a television news reporter and anchor for over 45 years. For many years Stan served as the principal news anchor in Sacramento for KCRA, Channel 3 and KOVR, Channel 13. He is considered one of the most popular news figures in Sacramento. He covered stories all across the globe, from Vietnam to Somalia, South Africa to Bosnia, and El Salvador to Pakistan.

Speaker McGinness

Posted on Apr 17, 2019

Former Sacramento County Sheriff John McGuinness spoke to the Club's member and Guest on his more than 31 years of service with the Sheriff's Department and his current radio talk show.