Rotary Club of West Sacramento

08/23/2026

Yolo County Animal Services is partnering with UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine’s Accessible Veterinary Care program to bring a FREE community vaccine and microchip clinic for dogs and cats to West Sacramento.

Whether your pet is due for vaccines or still needs a microchip, we hope you’ll take advantage of this free resource and help us spread the word to fellow pet owners in the community.

Sunday, August 23 from 9am-1pm
1100 Clarendon Street
West Sacramento, CA

See flyer for more details:

08/12/2026

Join us this Friday for lunch at Vince's Ristorante! We will be hearing from Christine Calvin with Killdeer Farms! The link to purchase tickets is available in the comments.

07/19/2026

Thank you to all of you that came out to join us in Barry Kalar’s Memorial Service- we appreciate your support and your shared memories ❤️😇

07/09/2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that we join our community in mourning the passing of former West Sacramento Police Chief Barry Kalar. Chief Kalar is survived by his sons, Seth and Matthew; his granddaughter, Mariah; and five great-grandchildren.

Chief Kalar dedicated his life to serving others. As the first Chief of Police for the West Sacramento Police Department, he helped build a department founded on professionalism, integrity, and a deep commitment to the community. His service also extended into education as an Adjunct Professor of Administration of Justice at Sacramento City College, where he mentored and inspired future generations of public servants.

As a dedicated Rotarian and community leader, Barry believed in the power of service, education, and collaboration. His leadership touched countless lives, and his commitment to making West Sacramento a safer and stronger community will have a lasting impact. As members of the Washington Unified School District Board of Education, we are especially grateful for Chief Kalar's belief in education and his investment in young people. His example reminds us of the importance of mentorship, civic engagement, and working together to build a brighter future for our students and our community.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Chief Kalar's family, friends, former colleagues, students, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. May they find comfort in the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind. Chief Barry Kalar will be remembered with gratitude, respect, and appreciation for a life dedicated to service.

A public memorial service honoring Chief Kalar's life will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Jackrabbit Brewing Company, 1323 Terminal Street, West Sacramento, CA 95691. Family, friends, colleagues, and community members are invited to attend as we celebrate his remarkable life and legacy.

We will also have a zoom link available for those that cannot attend in person:
West Sacramento Rotary is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Memorial for Barry Kalar

Time: Jul 15, 2026 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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06/10/2026

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Rotary Club of West Sacramneto

05/05/2026

District 5180 Conference

What an incredible weekend at the District 5180 Conference in Lake Tahoe.

Being surrounded by so many passionate, service-driven people is something you just can’t fully put into words — you have to experience it.

From powerful speakers…
To inspiring stories of impact…
To connecting with Rotarians from across the district…

It was a reminder of how much good is happening when people come together with a purpose.

We’re not just part of a club —
We’re part of a movement that’s changing lives locally and around the world.

Proud to represent the Rotary Club of West Sacramento and be part of District 5180.

Let’s keep showing up.
Let’s keep giving back.
Let’s keep making a difference.

💙 Service Above Self


Lori Dawn Lackey Hawkins

02/24/2026

🔄 Rotary Rollback: Unite for Good

Our recent Rotary meeting was one of those reminders of why this organization matters — not just to us, but to the next generation.

We opened the way we always do — with the Pledge of Allegiance, the Four-Way Test, and a powerful Maya Angelou quote on courage and virtue. Add in a little “Good Day Sunshine” for the Song of the Day, and you could already feel the tone: hopeful, grounded, forward-looking.

But the heart of the meeting? Our students.

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🎓 Scholarships & Service

Our Rotary Foundation continues to change lives. This year, we are on track to award approximately $63,300–$64,000 in scholarships, supporting students from River City High School, Delta High School, and Yolo High School.

We read a thank-you note from past recipient Paulina Mendoza, sharing how Rotary’s support impacted her education and path forward. Those moments hit differently — because that’s the real return on investment.

We’re currently looking for volunteers to help interview applicants this spring (mid-March to mid-April). If you’ve ever wondered how you can directly shape a student’s future — this is it.

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🗣 Rotary Speech Contest: “Unite for Good”

The highlight of the meeting was our local-level Rotary Speech Contest — the first step in District 5180’s three-level competition.

Theme: Unite for Good

And these students delivered.

We heard stories about: • A football team rallying around their coach during a family crisis and organizing a blood drive.
• A “one band, one sound” analogy reminding us that unity requires balance and every role matters.
• A young skater finding belonging after losing a friendship — discovering that unity heals.
• A courageous reflection from a young gay adult about choosing compassion over division and standing united despite differences.

These weren’t just speeches.

They were reminders that unity is a choice — made daily.

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🏆 Contest Results

Judges: Greg Hawkins, Matt Yancey, Corey Cummings
Timer: Leni Lopez

Placements: • 4th – Matthew ($25 & certificate)
• 3rd – Anna Yemelnova ($50 & certificate)
• 2nd – Adeline
• 🥇 1st – Tyrone Reed ($200 & advances to regionals!)

Tyrone now moves on to the regional/area semifinal and potentially the district conference in May in Tahoe.

The future is in good hands.

Lori Dawn Lackey Hawkins Katie Baker Villegas David Kamminga Liz Orio Joanie Kapell Joann Moffet

01/26/2026

We’re headed to Tahoe! 🚆🏔️

Our Rotary Club of West Sacramento is going to the District 5180 Conference from May 1–May 3, and we’re making it extra fun by taking the Amtrak round-trip together train vibes, laughs, and getting to know each other better along the way.

🎟️ Early bird deadline: January 31 – $325
After: $375
🚆 Train: about $64 round-trip

Who’s coming with us? 😉

01/26/2026

We’re proud to celebrate another year of service, leadership, and community. 🤝

Our West Sacramento Rotary Club anniversary is on February 19 at the Sacramento Yacht Club.

Make sure to RSVP 💙💛

Here’s to many more years of making an impact. ✨