From The President

As we come to the end of calendar year 2010 I want to wish you all a most Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas and a prosperous and joyful New Year!

Like every year 2010 was filled with moments of joy and sorrow, cause for celebrations and times of reflection.  And, like every year 2010 was filled with its share of change.

Around the Rotary Club of Sacramento change comes in the form of welcoming new members who always bring a new outlook and perspective.  Change also comes as some members leave the Club due to economic strains and career shifts.  And, hardest of all is the saying goodbye to those members who have died this past year.

We also experienced change in our office staff this year.  Executive Director Chris Winger and office manager Jenifer Johnson both moved on to other positions.  We wish them well.  Jan Gage served a short tenure as Executive Director but she, too, has taken another position.  More change.  But the Club is blessed to be served by interim Executive Director Hal Shipley, along with our dedicated office staff of Alex Seppala and Cindy Pringle.

As we close the pages of 2010 my hope for 2011 is that economic prosperity be the surprise that awaits our community and nation.  I hope that our Club will continue its 98 year tradition of being the model of service for the community, the benchmark where community leaders meet, and a source of both joy and pride for us all.

As I said at the outset, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!  Happy Holidays!  And a wonderful, Happy New Year!

President Scot