What's going on...
It's Official July 1, 2024
We are the Rotary Club of American River!!
The Rotary Clubs of East Sacramento and Carmichael voted to merge as of July 1, 2024! 
 
Our new club is the Rotary Club of American River.  And, our new website will be www.ar-rotary.org (still under construction 'til July 1st!)
 
We are excited about the opportunities the merger brings for us to continue to serve our communities.
 
Be watching for more info (ie new and bigger meeting place, flexible dinner/lunch schedule and more!)
Sacramento Police Chief Katherine Lester Joins Us on May 1
At our weekly club luncheon on May 1, Sacramento Police Chief Katherine Lester will join us as our guest speaker.  Chief Lester stepped into her position as 46th Chief of Police for the City of Sacramento after many years of service to our community.  She started in the department in 1994 as a dispatcher and became a sworn officer in 1996.  Chief Lester served in a variety of capacities over her years in the department as well as being active in many community groups.  
 
Join us to hear her share more of her experiences and background as she gives us insights on some of the current needs within the Sacramento community.
 
St Francis High School Charters their Interact Club!
 
 
 
AMERICAN RIVER ROTARY (FORMERLY EAST SAC ROTARY)
WORKS WITH
AFRICA CLASSROOM CONNECTION (in MN) and 
ESHOWE COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP
(in SOUTH AFRICA)
TO BUILD 2 CLASSROOMS
in FORMER ZULU KINGDOM, SOUTH AFRICA
 
 
 
 
 
 
AMERICAN RIVER ROTARY (FORMERLY EAST SAC ROTARY) WITH
PROJECT MANAGER EMIL REA
(AS HIS EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT) UPGRADES GREENHOUSE
AT TAHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 
Clean up time!
 
 
Hard at work!!
Finished Product!!
Eagle Scout Emil Rae receives
a Paul Harris Fellow
for his dedication and hard work
in developing the
Greenhouse Upgrade Project 
 
"We are serious about what we do but, not always serious while doing it"
Rotary International
Rotary commits funds to polio outbreak response in Gaza

Rotary is committing US$500,000 to bolster the initiative, channeling these funds through a dedicated Polio Outbreak Response Fund. This contribution represents Rotary's sustained support to the World Health Organization in combating polio globally.

Beyond truth vs. fiction in the media

Media literacy is crucial for healthy societies. Rotary members are teaching people to think critically about what they see and read

Calgary calls: Going to Moh'kinstsis

For centuries, people have gathered in Calgary at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers. Now, with its June 2025 convention, it’s Rotary’s turn

Rotary projects around the globe September 2024

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Canada, the United States, England, Italy, and India.

Club provides an antidote to troubled times

The Rotary Club of Springboro (Ohio) reenergized itself by making adjustments to attract new members

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

Jeannine Sparks and Karen Cendro
Sep 11, 2024 12:00 PM
RI project in Mozambique
Vocational Talk
Sep 18, 2024 6:00 PM
Vocational Talk
PDG Bob Deering
Sep 25, 2024 12:00 PM
Why I support the RI Foundation
Club Assembly
Oct 02, 2024
DG Steve Turner
Oct 09, 2024
District Governor Visit
Bob Deering
Oct 16, 2024
Polio Plus
Meghan Adamski
Oct 23, 2024 12:00 PM
A Touch of Understanding
Col Bob Pitman
Nov 06, 2024
My Life As A Marine

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