Entertainment by Ed & Peck

South Sacramento Club members were given a real treat when their own Ed Trujillo (left) was joined by his friend Peck in a classical guitar concert. While they featured Christmas music in preparation for their appearance at the Governor's Mansion, they added a few other special pieces to their program.

Presenting Thanksgiving Baskets

South Sac Rotarians delivered Thanksgiving baskets to several families in the South Sacramento area. One such delivery went to a family at John Bidwell Elementary School. Pictured above with some family is Charlotte Chadwick, Bidwell principal (left), and South Sacramento Club President Jim Tracy (right).

Two Earn Paul Harris Awards

Two South Sacramento Rotarians were recently given Paul Harris Awards. RI Foundation Chair Craig Stevenson is pictured above granting the awards to Frank Cook and Cathy Duley.

Congratulations LBHS Student of the Month

Congratulations to Vom Vang (center) for being nominated as November's Student of the Month. Pictured with him are J.R. Springer (left) and Leticia Gallardo, LBHS Counselor.

What's Happening at South Sac Rotary

On September 27, South Sacramento Rotary welcomed its newest member, Marilyn Facha. In the picture above left, Membership Chair Michael DiGrazia is shown pinning Marilyn with her new Rotary pin.

On October 4, South Sacramento Rotary recognized Luther Burbank Student of the Month Rashika Singh. She is pictured above with her counselor Emily Catlett (left), Rotary Student of the Month Chair JR Springer (middle), and 2010-11 President Jim Tracy (right).

DG Jo Ann Lemmon Visits South Sac

District 5180 DG Jo Ann Lemmon visited South Sacramento Rotary on August 30. In honor of her visit and recognizing the "duck races" to come at Jo Ann's District Conference in October, Gloria Ferry (left) presented Jo Ann with her very own ducky! She also crowned her as the first female DG in District 5180. In addition to meeting with the Board, Jo Ann took time during the meeting to respond to questions about RI and the district.

2010-11 Off to a Good Start

South Sacramento Rotary is off to a good start in July. On July 19, 2010-11 President Jim Tracy presented Shirley Short with her permanent badge (left) and RI Foundation Chair Craig Stevenson (left in center picture) presented Jim Simmons with his second Paul Harris Award. In the picture on the right, President Jim welcomes transferring Rotarian Cathy Duley to our club.

South Sac Supports the Community

In May and June, South Sacramento Rotary presented checks totaling nearly $19,000 to non-profit organizations in the community. Pictured above are several of the recipients of those funds.

South Sac Honors Alvina Kim

South Sacramento Rotary recognized Luther Burbank senior Alvina Kim as its May Student of the Month on Monday, May 3. With her in the picture is J. R. Springer, who heads the Student of the Month program for the club.

A Lot to Celebrate

President Frank Cook welcomed South Sac's newest member, Shirley Short, into membership on April 5. At the same meeting, Edie Trujillo was presented with a Paul Harris. Behind her is RI Foundation Chair Craig Stevenson, and to her right is her husband and member Ed Trujillo.

Welcoming Ken Perry

On Monday, March 29, South Sacramento Rotary welcomed its newest member, Ken Perry. Pictured with Ken (right) is President Frank Cook.

Kevin Vang, a senior at Luther Burbank High School, was recognized as South Sac Rotary's Student of the Month for March. Kevin plans to enter the guaranteed transfer program at Sacramento City College and transfer to UCD in his junior year. As far as a major is concerned, he is keeping his options open for now and planning on getting his general education requirements out of the way. J.R. Springer (right) introduced Kevin to the club at its March 1 meeting.

Another Successful Crab Feed

South Sacramento Rotary held its 28th Annual Crab Feed on February 26, and as always, it was a great occasion. Between 450 and 500 tickets were sold, and those in attendance not only had great food but had the opportunity to bid on some great prizes! We look forward to Number 29 next year!

Annual Speech Contest Results

South Sacramento Rotary held its annual club level speech contest on Monday, February 8. Students from local high schools were invited to prepare a 5-8 minute speech on the topic "The Future is in Your Hands." Four of South Sac's competitors are pictured above with contest coordinator Jim Tracy. From left to right are Jaskaran Dhillon, Sheldon High School, 1st Place; , Luther Burbank High School, 2nd Place; Katheryn Contreras, Sacramento Country Day School, 3rd Place; Aliza Pantoya, Luther Burbank High School, 4th Place. Not pictured is Buri Xiong, a Luther Burbank High School student, who also placed 4th.

South Sac Rotary Delivers Dictionaries to 7 Schools

South Sacramento Rotary is proud to have once again increased the number of third graders receiving dictionaries this year. All third graders at Susan B. Anthony Elementary, Freeport Elementary, John Bidwell Elementary, Ethel Phillips Elementary, Fruitridge Elementary, Bret Harte Elementary, and Hollywood Park Elementary have received beautiful, full-color dictionaries during their classes in the past month! Rotarians shown in the pictures above are (from left to right) Jim Simmons, J. R. Springer, Pat Murphy, and Marlene Oehler.

South Sac Honors Students of the Month

South Sacramento Rotary has honored three students as Luther Burbank High School's Students of the Month for December, January, and February. Pictured from left to right are Sequoia Thurman, Brian Dao, and Soua Ker. The Rotarian in the picture (far left) is Student of the Month Coordinator, J.R. Springer.

Get Ready for South Sacramento's Crab Feed