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Celebrations Congratulations to Bill and Jan Black. On November 22 they will be married 41 years. Congratulations to Jeff and Donna Bell. On November 24 they will be married 35 years. According to Jeff, that is 35 years, this time around. Recogn itions $?? Bill Black recently visited his Army son at Fort Bliss. Fort Bliss is next to El Paso, Texas. $20 Dave and Melody Spalinger now have five grandchildren with the birth of Eden Moriah Spalinger on November 13. They are now eagerly awaiting grandbaby number six who is due next week. The hat was passed for Willie and Nicole Gordon. One of the very cool traditions in BBRC is to pass the hat for newborns of members (and occasionally newborn grandchildren.) The money is presented to the new parent/grandparent. They are expected to match the money and open an account for the child. Willie noted that they had matched the club’s present 10:1 for their son Dean. This time around $393 was collected for baby girl Kennedy Sarah Gordon. Willie reported that she is healthy and looks like Willie. (We disagree, she has hair and no beard.) Announcements Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Foundation (BBRF) President Mindy Wilmot reminded us that this is Rotary Foundation and BBRF campaign month. If you didn’t receive her email with the pledge form, please contact her at mindy_wilmot@att.net. If you received it, please enter at least $250 for your pledge. That is a minimum donation of $150 for BBRF and $100 for The Rotary Foundation (TRF). She accepts credit cards, checks, and cash. Note – if you don’t have a Paul Harris Fellowship (PHF) from The Rotary Foundation yet, there is a challenge match going on to get you your first PHF. Mindy can advise you on this. Another Note – Our Rotary Zone leadership has a Paul Harris Society Challenge. See the flyer below for more information! Upcoming Events and Rotary Activities November 26 – Thanksgiving Basket Assembly at Boys and Girls Club of Kern County, 801 Niles St. It may start at 3:00 pm. It is recommended you come a little early as last year they were done by 3:15. Char Vega will get us more information such as what is still needed to fill the baskets for 28 families. December 11 – Offsite meeting (still 6:45 am) at Skyline Cabinets, 800 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. Dave Spalinger is going to amaze us with the equipment and technology that goes into making custom cabinets from Skyline. AND we learn more about one of our member’s vocation! April 10, 2025 – All Club Luncheon at Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC) 7301 Old River Rd, Bakersfield (next to Independence High School). Annually all of the clubs in Bakersfield through the leadership of the six club presidents has a joint meeting. The meeting is very well attended (particularly by BBRC members), member’s guests are welcome. The speaker is sure to be VERY special. |
Denise Rene’ Haynes is a true MVP of the Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club. Since she joined in 2005, Denise has brought her A-game to every role on the field. From Program Committee rookie to powerhouse President (2017-2018), she’s done it all, and her record is nothing short of championship material. With titles like Rotarian of the Year (2010-11), a Rotary International Service Above Self Award (2013-14), and even a special shout out from the District Governor in 2022, Denise’s Rotary career is Hall of Fame-worthy.
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