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A song back in the 70s by Ike and Tina Turner started out singing… “We never do anything nice and easy.” And I was reminded of that little verse when this morning’s Breakfast Rotary meeting got underway. No, not that; as Rotarians, we are not nice and easy. We are! As a matter of fact, we are the nicest! But we have so many community activities going on and a whole morning of business to conduct, sometimes ya have gotta get down and get with it! And that was precisely the aim of President Karen Bonanno as she opened the morning’s meeting with the sound of a bell ringing. An invocation by Past President Denise “Energizer Bunny” Haynes inspired us by asking blessings upon our community service and a special request to grant safety to those protecting us and defending our freedoms. Darling Dave Perkins brought his best by leading us in America’s Pledge of Allegiance, and Carol Smith, led a spectacular BBRC choral rendition of “God Bless America” …Amen!
Our new home at Seven Oaks has met our expectations in providing fine breakfast entrees and side dishes. It has inspired attendance, not to mention all of you bringing guests and visiting Rotarians. With that said, Past President Mike O’Doherty, for example, brought Chris Jimenez from Kern Bridges, who later in the meeting made a presentation. Willie Gordon, the excellent son-in-law he has become, brought his mother-in-law, Shawna Kennedy. Now at least Shawna knows William associates with the decent folk from our club; even new member Holly Kuntz brought a friend Alisha Charles! Fantastic work, members.
Our feature speaker, as it often seems, is a fellow Rotarian, an East Rotary club member. Pistol Pete Leveroni and Jimmy Soto introduced him as a shining example of a person that does not let obstacles stand in the way. Jimmy represents the Independent Living Center of Kern. A non-profit Independent Living Center that provides mentorship, guidance, placement, and accountability to Kern adults who, because of physical disabilities, are facing challenges in transitioning from group home care to independent living. Whether the disability is through blindness, speech, walking, reaching, or any number of diagnosed disabilities, Jimmy’s organization bridges the gaps by providing training and skill in preparation for equipping disabled adults into homes where they can live independently.
A song back in the 70s by Ike and Tina Turner started out singing… “We never do anything nice and easy.” And I was reminded of that little verse when this morning’s Breakfast Rotary meeting got underway. No, not that; as Rotarians, we are not nice and easy. We are! As a matter of fact, we are the nicest! But we have so many community activities going on and a whole morning of business to conduct, sometimes ya have gotta get down and get with it! And that was precisely the aim of President Karen Bonanno as she opened the morning’s meeting with the sound of a bell ringing. An invocation by Past President Denise “Energizer Bunny” Haynes inspired us by asking blessings upon our community service and a special request to grant safety to those protecting us and defending our freedoms. Darling Dave Perkins brought his best by leading us in America’s Pledge of Allegiance, and Carol Smith, led a spectacular BBRC choral rendition of “God Bless America” …Amen!
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