Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Motorcycle Bob Shares with Club

Bob Mutchler, better known as Motorcycle Bob, was the special speaker at South Sac Rotary's club meeting on Monday, November 7. Bob contracted polio at a very young age and is a living example of someone who has been able to rise above his disabilities. Since in those days people did not know how polio was contracted, Bob was isolated as a teenager. When he decided to ride a motorcycle, he was told he couldn't do it. In the last 25+ years, Bob has ridden many thousands of  miles, much of it in pursuit of funds to support Polio Plus. When he was younger, he participated in extreme rides, at one time covering 1,000 miles a day for 11 straight days. Today, Bob still rides and takes every opportunity to share his passion--Polio Plus.

Honoring Another Great Student

South Sacramento Rotary always enjoys recognizing deserving students, and this month's winner is Vera Goncharuk. A senior, Vera says she aims for straight "A's" and is planning on attending CSU Sacramento in the fall. She wants to be an elementary school teacher because she loves school and enjoys working with young children. Pictured with Vera are JR Springer (left), Student of the Month chair, and 2011-12 Club President Dave Lambros.