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Davis Enterprise
May 02, 2017
"Living in the People's Republic of Davis: the only city in North America with its own foreign policy" Bob Dunning is a lifelong resident of Davis. He has written a daily newspaper column for The Davis Enterprise for the last 42 years, the longest-running daily newspaper column in the country. A former talk radio host at KFBK who also had a long career in sportscasting, Dunning has for the last 18 years served as daily host for the Bishop's Radio Hour, sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, and frequently appears nationally on Sirius Satellite Radio. The father of six, Dunning is a graduate of the University of California at Davis School of Law. |
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"Current Public Safety Concerns"
May 09, 2017
About Anne Marie Schubert Anne Marie Schubert is a career prosecutor with over 25 years of law enforcement experience. As the Sacramento County District Attorney Schubert has prosecuted some of the area's most notorious and dangerous criminals - murderers , rapists and child molesters. She has also created innovative programs for the District Attorney's Office focused on catching killers and criminals using DNA evidence, helping the children of our community by combatting truancy , and honoring those citizens who have provided service to justice with the development of the annual Outstanding Citizen Awards . Anne Marie has received the Prosecutor of the Year Award and the POST ICI Instructor of the Year Award .
One of Anne Marie's pass ions is the pursuit of justice thr ugh forensic DNA evidence and cold case prosecution. She formed the DA's Cold Case Prosecution Unit in 2002, and served as its first prosecutor. She is nationally recognized as a forensic DNA expert.
Anne Marie was elected as Sacramento County's District Attorney in 2014 with the support of former District Attorney Jan Scully, Sheriff Scott Jones , law enforcement associations, and crime victims' organizations. Anne Marie was sworn into office in January 2015. |
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Professor, University of California, Davis
May 23, 2017
Jan A. Nolta, Ph.D., is the Director of the Stem Cell Program at UC Davis School of Medicine, and directs the Institute for Regenerative Cures. She also serves as the Scientific Director of the large UC Davis Good Manufacturing Practice Facility, and as Scientific Director of the California State Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program. She has been ranked as one of the “Global Top 50 Most Influential People in the Field of Stem Cells.”
The UC Davis stem cell program has over 150 basic, translational, and clinical scientists collaborating to work toward regenerative medicine-related cures for a spectrum of diseases and injuries. Dr. Nolta is helping UC Davis teams develop numerous clinical trials of gene and cell therapy, with sixteen adult stem cell therapies already in the clinic, and over twenty in the pipeline.
A scientist with more than 25 years’ experience with human stem cells and clinical trial development, Dr. Nolta has published over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts in the stem cell field, with over 9,000 citations, and has authored 30+ book chapters. She has served on over 200 review panels for the National Institutes of Health and other grant-funding agencies, is Editor for the Journal “Stem Cells” and was editor of the Book "Genetic Engineering of Mesenchymal Stem Cells". Dr. Nolta received a prestigious five –year Transformative Grant Award from the NIH office of the Director and has been funded as Co-PI on three large disease team grants that have the goal of developing and delivering novel Phase 1 clinical trials. In these teams she works closely with physician/scientists who will deliver the treatments to patients who need them.
Dr. Nolta is a native of Northern California, trained in Los Angeles and Washington University, and has been back at UC Davis now for nearly a decade. A major driving force throughout her career has been to provide service to teams working toward novel cures, and to foster a strong sense of community and teamwork. Team training is her passion and she leads several training initiatives at UC Davis and beyond. The fields of stem cells, immunotherapy, gene therapy and regenerative medicine are poised to change the face of healthcare. The new “living medicine” preparation and delivery will be performed by large teams of experts with different expertise and backgrounds. Dr. Nolta’s Stem Cell Program is committed to fostering teamwork, training the science and healthcare work force of the future, and to continuing to improve and deliver these novel cutting edge therapies that can offer cures for patients who currently have few other options.
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May 26, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
The Breakfast Meeting is included in individual membership. Exempt members or guests pay $25 to attend. Sign up online or call the Rotary office. This can be used as a Make-Up. Come enjoy a breakfast with President Dan. Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel, the deadline is Wednesday, May 24th, no later than noon. |
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California is an economic powerhouse, so how can we improve it?
May 30, 2017
Allan Zaremberg Allan Zaremberg is president and chief executive officer of the CalChamber. He took over the top staff position in 1998 after six years as executive vice president and head of CalChamber’s legislative advocacy program. Enhancing the state’s economic growth has been the goal of Zaremberg’s activities. He has headed statewide ballot campaigns to close the legal loophole that permitted shakedown lawsuits, to assure adequate funding for transportation infrastructure and to oppose anti-business proposals that would have raised the cost of health care, electricity and public works. He led negotiations culminating in comprehensive reforms of workers’ compensation, endangered species laws, and other key issues. He oversees the CalChamber Business Services Division, which provides employment law expertise through handbooks, services and products, including HRCalifornia, a continually updated website. Before joining CalChamber, Zaremberg served as chief legislative advisor to and advocate for Governors George Deukmejian and Pete Wilson. Zaremberg served as a captain and flight navigator on a KC-135 jet air refueling tanker while in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 to 1975. He holds a B.S. in economics from Penn State University and a J.D. from the McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, where he was a member of the Law Journal.
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Jun. 03, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join us for a wonderful day of fellowship with Rotarians as we explore the beauty and bounty of California. Mimosas, wine, a nice Lunch, and other goodies, plus transportation via a comfortable, air conditioned tour bus will be provided as we explore a beautiful local region of our State and get some insider knowledge of an important industry. We promise you a fun, beautiful and interesting half-day! Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for an easy walk in the countryside – and money to purchase locally produced goods. The Mystery Trip will take place on Saturday, June 3. We will meet at the Rotary Office (1451 River Park Drive, Suite 120) in Sacramento at 9:30. The bus will take us to Sloughhouse CA, where we will pick up participants from Elk Grove and other locations. We will then head to our destinations, returning to Sloughhouse at 3:00 and Sacramento by 3:30. The event is limited to the first 34 people who register. Cost for the event is $95 per person. Contact Jack Anderson for more information: jack@djaproperties.com
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Develop Innovative Leaders – Strengthen Your Organization
Jun. 06, 2017
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Jun. 13, 2017 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Calling all Sons, Grandsons and Great-Grandsons! Son’s Day is just around the corner. Bring your son or grandson (daughters are welcome too) to Rotary and share this fun day with them. Please come and meet the SR-71 Instructor pilot & director of simulator & aircraft systems training. One of 13 pilots with 900+ hrs. in the Blackbird (1980- 86’), he flew 110 worldwide operational missions. A veteran of the Vietnam air war - has over 5,500-flight hrs. in 11 different aircraft types, including F-5, F-4 ,T-38 , A-37A, C-130, T-37 & T-33. Space is limited. Make your reservations for you and your guests! Note: To insure we have enough seating and lunches reserved, make sure you register all your guests today. Also, please advise if you need a diet specific or vegetarian meal when you register. |
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Jun. 14, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Our next Fireside will be held at the home of Dennis Cook, on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. The festivities start at 5:30 PM, and will continue until 7:30 PM. This is an opportunity to informally meet and mingle with other Rotarians. Sign up or call the Rotary office today to RSVP. Individual members are pre-paid with their dues, exempt members and guests pay $25 each. The club cancelation policy is in effect. Please note this is a members-event only! Diane Mizell Fireside Committee Co-Chair |
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Jun. 17, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Please join us on Saturday June 17, 6:00-10:00 PM for the 10th Annual Spaghetti Western, a charitable event supporting ground breaking cancer research at UC Davis. This will be an evening of great food and wine, live and silent auctions, and down-home country music in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills, held at Cooper Vineyards in California’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. This annual event is a celebration of life and community. Please join us, kick up your heels to the live music, sip wine under the June stars, and bid on fantastic auction items to support a great cause: cancer research at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. The cost is $0 for the first 10 people who reserve seats ($45 a seat afterwards)! Please contact Jack Anderson to reserve your seat: jack@djaproperties.com; 916-257-3426 Detailed event information is on: www.TheSpaghettiWestern.org |
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Research Fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) Higher Education Center
Jun. 20, 2017
Dr. Jacob Jackson is a research fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) Higher Education Center. His research includes work on college costs, college readiness, access to higher education, and college completion. Before joining PPIC, he was a postdoctoral scholar in the School of Education at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Jackson is also a former middle school and high school mathematics teacher. He holds a PhD in education from the University of California, Davis, and a master’s degree in education from the University of Missouri. |
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Jun. 27, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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A LEADER OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION RIGHT HERE IN SACRAMENTO
Jul. 18, 2017
A LEADER OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION RIGHT HERE IN SACRAMENTO Oleg Kaganovich is CEO of a local tech company called Wyndow-that’s W-Y-N-D-O-W. Yep, Microscoft came after him and he won as his product hasn’t anything to do with Microsoft Windows. He’ll tell us what his product is and it’s something that doesn’t exist now. Oleg is an entrepreneur and innovator who loves creating something new. He has great stories to tell about working in Sacramento and in Saudi Arabia. He developed an entrepreneurship academy in Saudi Arabia and will highlight some ways entrepreneurship is similar there as well as in the United States. This is a speaker you won’t want to miss! By the way, he is the son of our Rotarian Lev Kaganovich who is chairman of the day. He’s looking forward to hearing his son speak as even he doesn’t know everything he’s up to! |
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THE REST OF THE STORY - Scientific Discovery
Jul. 25, 2017
Bruce Hester has always been interested in science and history. Graduating from college with a degree in science (biology) and traveling the world with his wife Elfrena over the past two decades has piqued his interest in the blend of the two. He is intrigued in the “BACK STORIES” of how history has progressed due to science. His tale will be about a scientific discovery that became more refined over the years to become something modern life cannot do without. Bruce will discuss at least 10 ways it has benefited our lives. Join Bruce on the 25th of July for his fourth speech to the Rotary Club of Sacramento. He will give us “THE REST OF THE STORY” about this scientific discovery, which over thousands of years has and continues to change our lives.
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The Changing Market for Live Entertainment
Aug. 01, 2017
Buck arrived in Sacramento in the summer of 1986 to help brother Timothy start the B Street Theatre as a touring theater for children. In the 31 years since its founding, Buck has overseen the expansion of B Street programming adding The Mainstage Series (for adults); the B-3 Series (for adults); the Family Series (for the entire family); the Conservatory (for adults); and the Studio for Young Actors including Summer Acting Camps. Buck is currently overseeing B Street’s latest and largest endeavor: a new, $30M, two-theater performing arts center on Capitol Avenue. Buck is also a playwright whose plays have been performed in many theaters throughout the country. |
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Aug. 07, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please join us for Rotary Club of Sacramento's Golf 4 Kids at Valley Hi Country Club on August 7, 2017. |
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Aug. 29, 2017
Rachel Teagle, PhD Committed to artist-driven programming and successful in attracting diverse audiences |
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Aug. 30, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Our first (Networking Night) for this year will be on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Please come and join us at Formoli's Bistro. This is a fun evening event. Please consider inviting a friend or a prospective member to it. Sign up today! Put it on your calendar and re-discover a downtown location with great friends. When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Formoli's Bistro - 3839 J St., Sacramento, CA 95816 Event Chair: Elena Naderi |
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Sep. 05, 2017
Mr. Sean Ragan began his tenure as the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Sacramento Field Office on July 23, 2017. Mr. Ragan previously served as the Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Division in the Los Angeles Field Office. Mr. Ragan began his public service in 1990 as a police officer in Oakland, California, prior to joining the FBI in 1996. He started his FBI career in the San Francisco Division as a Special Agent where he focused primarily on gang, organized crime, and violent crime matters. He also served on the San Francisco Division’s SWAT Team and as a front line supervisor. Throughout his career, Mr. Ragan has held various leadership roles in the Criminal Investigative Division, Atlanta Field Office, and the Criminal Justice Information Services Division. |
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Sep. 12, 2017
Dale Carlsen, CSU Sacramento graduate, founded The Sleep Train, Inc., in 1985 and grew the company to over 300 stores in 6 states with over 1600 employees. In 2010 the Sleep Train became an employee owned company through the use of an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). In 2014, Sleep Train merged with Mattress Firm, to become the first national specialty bedding retailer with over 3,500 stores across the country. Currently, Dale is the CEO of the Ticket to Dream Foundation, a 501(c)3 charity, founded in 2008 to serve the needs of foster children, through the Sleep Train Foster Kids program. Ticket to Dream Foundation has now expanded to helping foster youth across the U. S. through the Mattress Firm Foster Kids program, BearPaws’ Boots for Kids program and several other programs dedicated to helping foster kids just be kids. In addition, Dale is CEO of Bunker Wilson, LLC, a real estate investment company. He attributes his success to his father’s advice, “Surround yourself with great people, treat them well and make everyone successful.” Major awards: Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year, 2012 Sacramentan of the Year, 2012 Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from CSU Sacramento, 2013
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Sep. 13, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Our first Fireside for this term will be held at the home of Steve Brandenburger, at the Land Park area, on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. The festivities start at 5:30 PM, and will continue until 7:30 PM. This is an opportunity to informally meet and mingle with other Rotarians. It is limited to 24 people. Sign up or call the Rotary office today to RSVP. Individual members are pre-paid with their dues, exempt members pay $25 each. The club cancelation policy is in effect. Please note this is a members-event only! Diane Mizell Fireside Committee Co-Chair |
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Five Term City Councilman and Author of "Citizen Cohn"
Sep. 19, 2017
Steve Cohn was one of the longest serving City Council members in the history of Sacramento, serving a record five terms on the City Council from 1994 to 2014. He was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He has a bachelors degree from Yale University, a J.D. from the University of San Diego and a diploma from the Université d’Aix-Marseilles, France, where he was a Fulbright Scholar and met his wife Catherine. They have lived in Sacramento since 1979, raising two children. Cohn was an attorney for the California Energy Commission from 1979 to 1992, then served as Chief Assistant General Counsel for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District until he retired in 2011. In 2016, he published his first book “Citizen Cohn”. He is currently working on a novel due out in late 2017 or early 2018. Book description: Facing surgery to remove a brain tumor, Sacramento City Councilman Steve Cohn wrote this memoir chronicling his life’s story, from his grandfather’s daring escape from the Russian Army in Ukraine during WWI and Cohn’s childhood in mid-century Missouri, to his adult life in Northern California, where he raised a family and enjoyed a career as attorney for the nation’s most progressive electric utility and civic leader for “America’s Most Livable City.”
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Oct. 07, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sacramento Century Challenge is an annual event put on by the Rotary Club of Sacramento. This year’s event is benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento, and Volunteers of America, Northern California & Northern Nevada. Click on the link below to join us and ride to save At-Risk youth in our community!
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Oct. 21, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Walk4Literacy is a family-friendly event designed to raise awareness of the children’s literacy crisis impacting the Sacramento Region. Currently, 2 out of 3 children in our region DO NOT read at grade level. Join us as we walk to bring our children to a future of 100% literacy. The registration process is simple and available at www.walk4literacy.org. Registration also includes a Walk4Literacy t-shirt. Walkers of ALL AGES are encouraged to wear costumes.
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Oct. 24, 2017
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Professor of Viticulture and Enology
Oct. 31, 2017
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Nov. 01, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Our Networking Night is today, November 1. Please come and join us at Bistro 33. This is a fun evening event. Please consider inviting a friend or a prospective member to it. Sign up today! Put it on your calendar and enjoy your time with great friends. When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where: 3301 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816 Event Chair: Elena Naderi |