Thanking Frank (aka Uncle Sam)

2012-13 President JR Springer (left) recently thanked Frank Cook for serving as Uncle Sam and drawing potential buyers to our fireworks stand. For years, Frank has donned an Uncle Sam outfit in VERY warm weather and stood on Freeport Boulevard enthusiastically pointing people to Rotary's fireworks stand. Thank you, Frank, for literally sweating it out!

Need Some Fireworks for the 4th?

South Sacramento Rotarians are manning a fireworks booth near Raley's on Freeport Blvd. At the left from left to right, Nancy Coben, Frank Cook, Dwight Norris, and Dave Lambros pose in front of the booth. Frank Cook (aka Uncle Sam) fills the center frame, encouraging passers-by to stop and make a purchase. At the right from left to right, Michael DiGrazia, Krysai Falltrick, and Jim Simmons show off some of the products for sale.

Rotarians Have Fun Too!

South Sacramento Rotary celebrated the year at its annual "demotion" party on June 25. Members and guests enjoy the evening in the picture at the left. In the center picture, demoted President Dave demonstrates his Hawaiian "talents." At the right, Past President Jim Tracy thanks Dave for his year of service. Dave recognized Michael DiGrazia and Barbara Tracy for their contributions with Paul Harris awards and welcomed JR Springer into his new role as President.

More Paul Harris Awards

Both Al Franks (second from left) and Dwight Norris (second from right) received their 5th Paul Harris Awards on Monday, June 18. Congratulating them are Foundation Chair Craig Stevenson (left) and Club President Dave Lambros (right).

Awards, Awards, Awards

South Sacramento Rotary gave away more dollars on Monday, June 11 to the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. In the picture on the left, President Dave Lambros (left) poses with the recipients. In the picture at the right, Dave is seen again, this time with Craig Stevenson, Rotary Foundation Chair, and Jim Tracy, who received his third Paul Harris.

Supporting Those Who Help Improve Our Community

A very special annual meeting for South Sacramento Rotary was held on June 4. On this day, the club handed out checks totaling more than $13,000 to non-profit organizations in the Sacramento community. Those receiving gifts included the South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership Food Closet, NotCal Camp Grizzly Camp for the Deaf, Sacramento City College for scholarships, the Y, St. John's Shelter for Women and Children, the Moral Values Program, Luther Burbank High School for scholarships, the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, Loaves and Fishes, "I Can Do That" Very Special Arts, the Sacramento Guitar Society, the Transition Program from the Sacramento Children's Home, Smile Train through the Girl Scout Cadettes, Shelter Box, and the Camellia Juniors String Program. Pictured above are some of the guests who received checks.