Point West Rotary in the Community
Dear Members and Fellow Rotarians,
 
It is a true honor to serve as the 41st President of the Rotary Club of Point West – Sacramento.  As Rotarians, we believe in “Service Above Self” and take pride in the impact we make locally and globally. Our club thrives because of the spirit and dedication of our members, and I’m grateful to be part of such a committed group.
 
We connect each week—through Friday breakfast meetings, service projects, business tours, and social events—to build friendships and strengthen our shared mission. These experiences deepen our understanding of the needs in our community and the power of Rotary to create change.
 
Our impact spans from sponsoring educational programs and youth exchanges to supporting global initiatives that provide clean water, improve literacy, and promote peace. Whether it’s building reading centers in Zambia or funding scholarships for girls in India, our efforts reflect Rotary’s vision of a better world.
 
To all our members: thank you for your passion, generosity, and continued service. Let’s make this Rotary year meaningful, fun, and impactful.
 
Warm regards,
Dorthe Wright
President, 2025–2026
Enriching lives in Zambia, Africa - that's one of the key reasons that Point West Rotary has taken the lead in securing a Rotary Foundation Global Grant.  Funding from the global grant will provide reading education to thousands of young people in the community of South Luangwa, Zambia and it will help them achieve a level of literacy which can improve their chances of success in life.
   
 
By integrating structured reading support in the school system and ensuring long-term sustainability through local oversight, this initiative will help break the cycle of poverty, create economic opportunity and empower future generations in South Luangwa.  We invite all Rotary Clubs, both inside and outside of our district, to join us in changing lives and doing good in the world!  For more information, contact Mike Cendro, PWR International Grants Committee Chair, at mtcendro@gmail.com
Point West Rotarians and friends provided another inspiring day of leadership to students at Encina High School.  Celebrating our 12th anniversary of our "Partners in Leadership" program, we love this annual event where our members connect with local teens discussing ethics, values, leadership - empowering the next generation!  Together, we're building tomorrow's leaders!  With 35 mentors (Rotarians, friends and family) partnered with 35 high school students...magical things happened!
 
            
Over the last several decades, Point West Rotary has proudly supported the California Eagles golf program at Haggin Oaks.  PWR has provided financial support over the years as well as having many members showing up on Tuesday nights (each week from May to September) at Haggin Oaks to be coaches to the many athletes in the program.   Our club recently finished out another year serving as coaches and we want to thank all of those that participated...PWR members Russ Fujii, Robert Haney, Bea Maurer, Mike Bede, Kathi Berger, Sandy Thompson, Tom Engwer, Joanie Mather, Glen Cheron, DeWana Ljung, Desiree Wilson as well as Ed Schatz, J.R. Corcoran, Jake Slaven, Zach Berger, Dwight Chambers. It was an amazing year and we think the coaches had as much fun as the athletes!
                
The California Eagles is a golf program for athletes of all ages with special needs. The program includes, but is not limited to, those with Down’s Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Attention Deficit Disorder, autism, deafness, blindness, or recovering from heart attacks and strokes.
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CLUB MEETING
Jul 25, 2025 7:30 AM
Speaker - Sean Harris
Speaker - Sean Harris

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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Point West - Sacramento

The Best Damn Rotary Club on the Planet!

We meet In Person
Fridays at 7:30 a.m.
Del Paso Country Club - unless otherwise noted
3333 Marconi Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
United States of America
Phone:
(916) 668-0115
POINT WEST ROTARY - WHO WE ARE !
 
Point West Rotary is a group of active members working
to improve our community and have fun while doing it!
We always welcome others
to join in our efforts to make an impact and change lives!
 
Our Mission
The Rotary Club of Point West Sacramento is a vibrant
community service organization
promoting service to those in need,
goodwill, peace, and fellowship
 
Our Vision
Be a major contributor to
children’s charities
and other local and global charitable opportunities,
and to be recognized for such
 
To read our document on our Voice, Mission, Vision,
Brand and Core Values
 
Birthdays,
Anniversaries and Rotary Service Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Roger Gilleland
    July 2
  • Tom Engwer
    July 5
  • Kirk Smith
    July 9
  • Sandra Thompson
    July 15
  • Sean Harris
    July 15
  • Paul Cunha
    July 17
  • Paul Snyder
    July 20
  • Buzz Wiesenfeld
    July 23
  • Kevin Smedes
    July 26
  • Donald Levin
    July 30
Join Date:
  • Drew Houghton
    July 1, 1985
    40 years
  • Randy Burton
    July 1, 1977
    48 years
  • Russell Prater
    July 12, 2019
    6 years
  • Dan Stouder
    July 23, 2010
    15 years
  • Tim Davidson
    July 23, 2010
    15 years
  • Donald Rodes
    July 24, 2001
    24 years
  • Kirk Smith
    July 28, 2000
    25 years