Coming to you from the outdoor venue of the Yard House restaurant, the Rotary Club of Bakersfield Breakfast was again in session. With a good showing of members both in attendance and via ZOOM, we began ZOOMIN’ with Mindy Wilmot who virtually provided our morning Invocation. Mindy tells us that the author of her invocation was a Swiss philosopher. Mindy shared words of gratitude that were imbedded throughout her message. That’s right Mindy, we in America have so much that we have been blessed with. As Rotarians we recognize those gifts and we have taken a pledge to model and create opportunities for people and business we impact through our Rotary projects every year. Chipper Chelsea Ashcraft had us standing at attention for America’s Flag Salute, which was then followed by her leading us in…who would have guessed “Jingle Bells”! Come on man, I haven’t even eaten my turkey yet. Absent Jacque Alexander missed an opportunity to announce our visiting Rotarians. Alas, we did not have any, but we had guests. Becky Brooks brought her partner Jared Collup. It has been awhile since Becky attended; it is very good to see the both of you. Past President Cheryl Scott brought husband Darren, and John Guerard’s guest was none other than his wife Susan. Welcome one and all! Without further ado, Membership Chair Pat Thompson, approached the podium to recognize one of our newest members, Cheryl Rydia. Cheryl has completed all the requirements to acquire her “Blue Badge”. Congratulations Cheryl as you rise higher in your Rotary journey, we recommend sharing with us all your wonderful gifts that make you special and enhance BBRC work with those we serve. |