From President Scot

Bids for Kids!  Make plans now to be part of this great evening on Saturday, May 14.  You have received your invitation, now is the time to commit to this fabulous annual affair.  It will be a special night in the tent, under the stars, as we raise money to brighten the future of science and technological education for the next generation.

Moving on...one of the many things I enjoy about our great Rotary Club is the diversity of our speakers which reflects the diversity in our Club.  Our guest speaker this past week was yet another example.  Mr. Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association brings one perspective in the great civic debate of how shall we live in community and what is the role and service we expect from our government and our elected leaders.  This is an important conversation and at the Rotary Club of Sacramento we do not shy away from these debates but rather believe that true civil discourse honors opposing views with respect.  Mr. Coupal and I were chatting before he stepped to the podium and had a warm conversation, even though, as I shared with him, personally I am opposed to the majority of recommendations of the HJTA.  But, we firmly agree that we want what is best for our community and all peoples, we will simply disagree about what are the best ways to reach those goals.  Our Rotary Club is one of the few places where we can gather to engage in these important conversations.  

Given that the Rotary Club is such a great venue for civic conversation, who else do we need to invite into our Club to join this conversation?  Invite a friend to Rotary and let us build on the great tradition of our wonderful Club.

Have a great week.  Go to the Bids for Kids on-line auction (somebody just outbid me for a gift certificate to Ella's! - Argh), and reserve your space for this year's Bids for kids!

President Scot