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Kurt Raffetto

Do you want to be a part of something big? Do you want to make a difference in Placerville and around the globe? If you answered "YES" then Rotary is for you.

Rotary needs you. And you need Rotary.

Rotary builds leaders that make things happen. Through fellowship we build connections throughout the community and our lives.

Our service projects address community needs (Rotary Park, Downtown benches, metal art along Highway 50).
Our weekly programs are informative and dynamic (Local musicians, the El Dorado Arts Council, Heritage Flyers, local political leaders, King Fire reforestation).
Our events are always fun (Lobster on the River, Bon Voyage Ball).

Talk to a Rotarian or just join us. Members start gathering at 5:30 and meetings start at 6:15pm at The Smith Flat House, Placerville. If we aren't there, we are working to make Placerville a better place. Check the speaker list to the right to find out who is coming or where we are working.

Hope to see you at Rotary!

Kurt Raffetto

2019-2020 President

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Service Above Self

We meet Thursdays at 6:15 PM
Smith Flat House

2021 Smith Flat Road
Placerville, CA 95667
United States of America

Email:

placervillerotary@gmail.com

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Helping Our Heroes

The Rotary Club of Placerville is sponsoring a fundraising pasta dinner for El Dorado County First Responders at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds on Friday, December 27th from 4 to 8pm. Proceeds will benefit EDSO, PPD, CHP, and El Dorado County Fire. No tickets are required. This is a donation only event. Give what you can to help out benevolent agencies such as the El Dorado County Sheriff's Posse.

World Polio Day 2019

Posted by Kurt Raffetto on Oct 21, 2019

October 24th, 2019 is World Polio Day. This is a day to remind everyone that polio is still out there as a crippling disease. It is also a day to remind folks that through Rotary's efforts, we are "this close" to eradicating polio from the face of the earth. Africa is about to be declared polio free! The Rotary Club of Placerville will be getting a special update on polio from past district governor and current district Polio Plus chair, Dave Bianchi. This occurs at our regular meeting on Thursday, 24 October at the Smith Flat House. We gather at 5:30 and the meeting starts at 6:15.

More information on combating polio can be found at www.endpolio.org.

Studio 81 Fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Placerville is supporting El Dorado High School's Drama department (Studio 81) on 10 October. Studio 81 is trying to raise funds for new lighting for their on campus theater. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.studio81arts.com.

Lobster on the River Tickets

Posted on Sep 06, 2019

Lobster on the River featuring the music of The Random Strangers is Saturday, September 14 at Henningsen Lotus Park. Admission is only $25.00. Help the Rotary Club of Placerville support local projects and further improvements at Rotary Park. In addition to The Random Strangers, there will be food trucks, raffle prizes, a bar, and scenic views of the American River! Tickets are available at the office of Terrie Prod'hon, CPA at 601 Main Street, Placerville or by calling 530-622-1731.

Rotary Park Batting Cage

Posted by Kurt Raffetto

The Rotary Club of Placerville just installed a batting cage at Placerville's Rotary Park. While the club did the leg work, it was a collaborative effort with Hangtown Little League, the City of Placerville, and the great community we live in.

Lobster on the River 2019

SAVE THE DATE: The Rotary Club of Placerville will be hosting our annual fundraiser "Lobster on the River" on Saturday, Sept 14th, 2019 at Henningsen Lotus Park. Join us for live music from the Random Strangers, food trucks, raffles, and fun. Ticket info and availability coming soon.

History of the Rotary Club of Placerville

Ever wonder who put in the "Welcome to Placerville" sign and flagpoles? How about all those oleander plants at the fairgrounds? How did Rotary Park come about? How about that basketball court at Benham Park? Follow the link to read about some of the great things the Rotary Club of Placerville has done in the past to make our community better.

Placerville Rotary Community Service History

Posted by Kurt Raffetto

The Rotary Club of Placerville has a 75 year history of doing good in the world and doing good in Placerville. The linked article is a brief synopsis of the many projects taken on by our club. It is from a few years ago so does not include the beautiful metal sculptures along Highway 50, the refurbishment of the caboose at Spring St, or our fundraiser for the victims of the Camp Fire.

Fundraiser Check Presentation

Posted on Dec 07, 2018

Placerville Rotary Club President Kurt Raffetto traveled to Chico on Thursday with Ron Thompson and Gordon Vicini to present a check to the Paradise Rotary Club for $100,000. Accepting the check on behalf of the Paradise Club was President Brian Gray. Over 90 percent of the Paradise Club members were directly impacted by the fire. The presentation was met with profuse thanks and applause.

The check was a result of the Rotary Club Pasta Feed Fundraiser held on November 25^th at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Placerville and El Dorado County citizens stepped up in a big way to help their neighbors to the north. Donations came in from as far away as Idaho and Arizona. Donations from the event totaled $91,000 with the Placerville Club making up the difference to reach $100,000.

The Paradise Club will use 100 percent of the funds to benefit those impacted by the fires. While no specific plans are currently underway, the Placerville Rotary Club will keep in touch and find out how our generous communities’ dollars are spent.

The Rotary Club of Placerville would like to again thank the generous contributors, volunteers, and corporate sponsors that made this fundraiser possible and such a tremendous success. For those still wishing to contribute, funds may be made out to The Rotary Club of Placerville and sent to PO Box 488, Placerville, CA 95667.

Camp Fire Fundraiser Event

Posted by Kurt Raffetto

The citizens of El Dorado County (and beyond) stepped up to our donation effort for the victims of the Camp Fire in Paradise and surrounding Butte County. Over $88,000 has been donated to the cause. We expect this to increase in the days ahead. The funds will be awarded to Rotary District 5160 and the Rotary Club of Paradise in the near future. Presentation dates are currently being coordinated. Donations are still coming in and we hope to have all collected by 6 December. Thank you so much to Gordon Vicini and crew for the wonderful food. The farms and ranches of the Apple Hill Growers for the delicious desserts and wineries of the El Dorado Winery Association for the adult beverages. Barsotti Family Juice Company took care of the crowd with non-alcoholic juices and some great hard cider. Thanks, too, to Red Hawk casino for the water for our crowd of nearly 1,500 people. If you couldn't attend but still want to contribute, you may mail a check to The Rotary Club of Placerville, PO Box 488, Placerville, CA. 95667. Thank you!

Lobster on the River 2018

Thank you to all for making our Lobster on the River event a great success. It was great seeing Hangtown Little League families, fellow Rotarians, and the community at large supporting our effort to put in a batting cage at Rotary Park. We netted over $9,000 for the project and are well on our way to getting the batting cage installed.

Joe Stancil

Posted on Jul 13, 2018