President Justin Raithel opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Bob Mange gave the Invocation.

 

Secretary Jim Padgett introduced guests.

 

Trudy Nygren talked about the upcoming work projects at Lake Natoma Gardens & Nursery. On Sunday, April 21, the project will be the first native planting in the new interpretive gardens. The holes have been dug. On Saturday, April 27, a construction crew is needed to frame the greenhouse and pour concrete for the posts for the Shade Structure. John Messner is in charge of the project on April 27 and he needs young, strong members for this project.

 

President Justin reminded members to sign up for Folsom High School Sober Grad Night if you can volunteer to help them.

 

President Justin also reminded members that there are 3 open positions on the Folsom Rotary Foundation. The election will be in May. If you are interested in serving on the board, contact Paul Bonaventure.

 

The club needs volunteers for the committees to pr0vide a great Oktoberfest on October 27. Contact Frank Ali or Scott Bailey and volunteer to help make this a successful event.

 

Matt Sundermier talked about the camping trip and asked members to sign up and join President Justin, Monika Reyes, Frank Woods and Matt. Matt explained that the Pub Roll for the meeting of Thursday, May 31 means to roll to the pub or pubs on your bicycle. Automobiles can also be used for rolling to the pubs.

 

Jason Brinitzer levied fines.

 

Dave Doherty introduced our speaker, Jim L'Etoile. After 29 years working in the criminal justice system, Jim turned true crime into fiction by writing several books. He talked about going from "Prison to the Page", books that he has written and books that will coming out soon. His website is jamesletoile.com.

 

President Justin presented a chocolate Rotary Wheel from Snook's to Jim.

 

 

 

 

 

On Sunday, April 21, the Rotary Club of Folsom had another great workday with Friends of Lakes Folsom and Natoma (FOLFAN) and the Rotary Club of Folsom Lake planting plants, making paths, and creating a great space for the native plant nursery. Thanks to Trudy Nygren for photos of the project.