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The Rotary Club of West Sacramento added it's newest member Dawnte Early-West. Dawnte is an active member of the community including serving with the United Way.

The Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento celebrated its 73rd Anniversary with members and family.  Congratulations to JoAnn Moffett who was announced as the Club's President, Elect, Elect.  She will serve as the 75th President.  Along with being announced as the 75th President, Joann received the prestigious Club Service Award for her service as a Co-Director of Youth Services and Meal on Wheels.

Additional Photos from the Anniversary Dinner are available in the 73rd Anniversary Dinner Photo Album

The Rotary Club of West Sacramento inducted two members, Steve Thorpe and Brian Russ.  Both, were former Rotarians who are returning to

serve the community.

Steve Thorpe 

Brian Russ

Dave Kamminga strikes a new chord as the 73rd President of the Mightry Rotary Club of West Sacramento.

The Mighty Rotary Club of West Sacramento demoted President John Raney, first meeting in person meeting since March 2020.

Dave Kamminga is inducted as the Club's 73rd President.  More pictures are available in the Demotion Dinner Photo Album. 

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.

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

 

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

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.

 

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

 

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

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

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

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:

Peter Anderson is installed as the 2019-20 Club President

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).

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.

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

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.