Point West Rotary in the Community

Message from President Dorthe Wright
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
A New Rotary Van for the Community!
Collaboration works!  Three clubs in District 5180 came together to create a great project to bring transportation to youth in our community.  The Rotary Clubs of Point West Rotary, Arden Arcade and American River joined in purchasing a Rotary Van that is wrapped in Rotary branding.  More importantly, the passenger van has been donated to both the Fulton-El Camino and Mission Oaks Recreation and Park Districts to transport students to youth activities throughout the area.  As part of the unveiling, Rotarians also provided students from Aspire High School with a hands-on vehicle maintenance tutorial, covering basics such as checking tire pressure and tread, fluids, windshield wipers and how to change a tire. 
 
The presentation was captured by Channel 13 News featuring the current presidents of each of the Rotary Clubs involved - Dorthe Wright, Point West Rotary; Matt Ross, Arden Arcade Rotary; and Allison Hamaker, American River Rotary.
    
PWR's Annual Golf Tournament "Birdies Over Bunkers"
One of our favorite events of the year is coming up...and you won't want to miss this!  Join us on Monday, May 18, 2026 for our annual Point West Rotary charity golf event "Birdies Over Bunkers".  We'll be teeing off with a shotgun start at 11 am at the beautiful golf course at Valley Hi Country Club - a four-person scramble.   If you're a scratch golfer...or a once-in-a-while player...we need you!  All net proceeds go back to our local community...supporting the California Eagles Golf (a program under The First Tee of Sacramento) and other children's charities.  Have fun and support our local community at the same time!  We'll have lots of fun on-course events/contests, a drone ball drop, putting contest, lunch, dinner...and so much more!  It's easy to register...just click HERE - register or get more info!
 
     
  
PWR changing lives in Zambia!
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
PWR Supports Eagles Golf!
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 - Conzelmann Community Center
Jun 19, 2026 7:30 AM
Speaker - John McGinness, former Sac County Sheriff
Speaker - John McGinness, former Sac County Sheriff
CLUB MEETING
Jun 26, 2026 7:30 AM
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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
Email:
Info@PointWestRotary.com
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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:
  • Robyn Nelson
    June 6
  • Richard Price
    June 11
  • Russell Prater
    June 13
  • Donald Rodes
    June 16
  • Shonna Shearson
    June 20
  • Tim Maliepaard
    June 20
  • Dean Wilkie
    June 27
  • David Randolph
    June 30
Join Date:
  • Carol Van Bruggen
    June 1, 1989
    37 years
  • David Randolph
    June 1, 1989
    37 years
  • Gardiner de Back
    June 1, 1988
    38 years
  • John Meissner
    June 1, 2012
    14 years
  • Kathy Copeland
    June 1, 1995
    31 years
  • Larry Challis
    June 1, 1991
    35 years
  • Paul Cunha
    June 1, 1988
    38 years
  • Sandra Thompson
    June 1, 1992
    34 years
  • Jonathan Kalibbala
    June 6, 2014
    12 years
  • Lyndsay Burch
    June 8, 2018
    8 years
  • Robert Berger
    June 20, 1997
    29 years
  • Darryl Vasko
    June 28, 2001
    25 years
  • Chris Taylor
    June 30, 1987
    39 years
  • Donald Levin
    June 30, 1999
    27 years