Rotary Day at the River Cats

It was a perfect day to hang out at Raley Field.  Rotary Day at the River Cats is an annual event sponsored by District 5180.  In addition to the weather, the fellowship and the fundraising for "Polio Plus", the icing on the cake was a River Cats win.  They defeated the Tacoma Rainiers 6-1, winning three of the four game series against their division counterpart. 

This year, Rotarians purchased 336 adult tickets and 142 youth tickets.  Approximately 225 Rotarians and guests attended the game.  About 20 Interactors attended and more than 120 tickets were donated to various non-profit childrens organizations in the greater Sacramento area.

This year, $3,898 was raised from ticket sales.  In addition, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be matching that, 2:1.   Up to $8 of every adult ticket sold and $5 from each donated ticket supports “End Polio Now”.

The tickets didn't need to be used on Sunday.  They may be used for any River Cats game.  Many Rotarians purchased tickets they intend to use on other days.  To encourage them to use those tickets and to sell additional tickets, another Rotary Day at the River Cats is scheduled Sunday, August 3, 2014.  Game time is 5:05pm.

Leslie, brother, Bill, nephew, Erik, and Erik's girlfriend, Haley