South Sacramento Welcomes RYE Student

Pocket-Greenhaven Past President Judy Foote (left) introduced South Sacramento members to Erin Perez, a recent St. Francis graduate who is headed for Peru at the end of August. Erin shared a little about herself and invited members to assist with the cost of the exchange by purchasing raffle tickets for contest the West Sacramento Club is holding.

Our Fireworks Booth

For the third year in a row, South Sacramento Rotary, in partnership with the Land Park Lions, manned a TNT fireworks booth near Raley's on Freeport Boulevard. With encouragement from Uncle Sam (aka Frank Cook), Rotarians offerred a variety of safe and sane fireworks to the public for a week. Dollars earned go towards providing dictionaries to 3rd graders in schools in South Sacramento, supporting non-profit organizations that serve others, and club operations.

Pictured above on the left are (from left to right) Craig Stevenson, Liz Long, Jim Simmons, and Dave Lambros. Frank Cook is pictured as Uncle Same on the right.

Congratulations!

At the left, President Elect Dave Lambros congratulates JR Springer with a $2,000 check to help replace or repair the commercial stove at the Y's camp in the mountains. Members donated dollars and the South Sacramento Rotary Foundation provided additional funds to support the effort. At the right, Craig Stevenson (right), Rotary International Foundation Chair for our club, pins a 6th Paul Harris Award on Frank Cook. 

Celebrating 2010-11

At his final meeting of 2010-11, President Jim Tracy thanked members of his Board for their support throughout the year by giving each of them one of the awards presented to the club at the Annual Awards Night. Pictured above from left to right are (standing) Jjim Simmons, Dave Lambros, Craig Stevenson, Frank Cook, Jim Tracy, Ed Trujillo, and JR Srpinger and (seated) Barbara Tracy and Michael DiGrazia.  

The Demotion of Jim Enjoyed by All!

Ib keeping with Rotary tradition, 2010-11 President Jim Tracy was demoted in early June. The party was enjoyed by all...of all ages! Pictured on the left from left to right are Craig Stevenson, Pat Wochnick, John Wochnick, JR Springer (in background), Helen Travis, and Jim Simmons. The youngest to attend was Olivia Meisner who kep her parents busy.

Jim recognized Michael DiGrazia as the outstanding Rotarian of the Year with a Paul Harris. He also recognized Jim Connick with a Paul Harris and presented Jim with another Paul Harris in memory of his wife and club member, Alana Connick. John Wochnick was recognized for 42 years of perfect attendance.

Supporting the Boy Scouts

South Sacramento Rotary President Jim Tracy presents a check to Ricci Dula, District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America.