Pictured is the 2012 Winner of the Rotary Club of West Sacramento Speech Contest
Ammoron Andrus

Rotary Centennial Park has been an ongoing project since 1994 when Rotary member Kathleen O'Leary wrote a letter stating that the slate of land which sits on a busy corner of Jefferson Blvd should be "cleaned up" due to the fact that it is a gateway to West Sacramento from downtown.  Although the club has spent many days cleaning up and beautifying the park, it wasn't complete until this Friday when the sculpture was finally set in place.  The sculpture was created and donated by local sculptor Roger Berry.  Berry's work is very well known throughout the California region as his work can be found at over 30 prominent locations throughout the region.

A weeks prior to this happening, Rotarians from both the Mighty and Centennial Club worked together to set a foundation for the sculpture. (see video in story below)  A rubber matting was then laid down to make the area safe for children who are likely to climb on the area.  According to John Raney, the sculpture is engineered in a matter that it will be impossible to tip.  

A lot of hard work and dedication was put into this project and finally, on November 18, 2011, Rotarian Kathleen O'Leary, as stated in her words, "Got her Rotary Dream."   

 Photos courtesy of Tim Kwong.  Please ask permission for use: dgtlimageshooter@gmail.com

Photo Courtesy of Tim Kwong
On Saturday, September 24th the Rotarians of both the Mighty and Centennial Rotary Clubs of West Sacramento woke up bright and early to pitch in to clean up Rotary Centennial Park which is located just off of Jefferson Blvd.  This is just phase 1 of 3...stay tuned to see what happens next. 

 'The Post Man' Steps Up

West Sacramento's Mighty Rotary Club installed Jeff Post as its 63rd president at the Club Pheasant June 30. Post succeeds Len Strickland, who was honored at the annual Demotion Dinner celebrating his just-completed term.

 Paul Harris Fellow Awards: Barry Kalar, Don Fipps, John Raney , Katherine Van Diest, Ken Wilson, Ed Rounthwaite, & Denice Seals

Winner of the Club Service Award for her tireless support of Rotary youth activities, including the Interact Club at River City High School was Joanie Kapell.