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The Rotary Club of Bakersfield Breakfast
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January 5, 2022
Wooldridge's Words
And just like that it is 2022. Had you ever thought that 2021 could have gone by that fast? Perhaps for some it didn’t go by fast enough. But if you’re a Breakfast Rotarian, 2021 was filled with many fond memories. We did many service projects that not only energized our already eager members, but they also made a significant difference in changing the lives of those we touched. Just take our results from the hard work of BBRC members who made Wine, Place and Show a resounding success. The results provided major additional financial support to the 999 Foundation. I could go on and on. The momentum our club is headed with projects is encouraging and under President Jeff Haynes leadership 2022 is expected to be a year we will not soon forget. We have welcomed new members, have had a few that have moved, and have others, who for medical reasons, have had to take brief absences. Yet, through all we do and all we are, Breakfast Rotarians presence and activity in Bakersfield is well known as we move full steam ahead. And yes, in 2021 we finally found a home at Lino’s Venue. Amen! Happy New Year’s Breakfast Rotarians.
 
Our morning’s meeting began with Marlene Heise giving a message of peace, understanding and unity. Our songstress tested our vocal cords with the Four Way Test song. It should be noted that our stylish President Jeff was adorned in a little different attire. Wearing a denim trench coat, blue jeans and white tennis shoes, The Prez told us he was setting the theme of the morning’s tribute to the 80s! I like that and I am sure all of you did. The Prez held a well-devised fun 80’s trivia contest later in the meeting where he tried to stump the membership with questions related to 80’s music. Anyone born from 1955 to 1975 should have gotten mostly right. I didn’t do too well on the contest, and I was even born between the dates. I think my excuse was that I was a young patrolman working the Streets of Bakersfield every night while attending Cal State Bakersfield, so I didn’t get to party much. Oh well, thanks President Jeff for keeping the meetings fun!
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District Conference is Postponed
Dear Fellow Rotarian:
 
It is with a heavy heart we have made the decision to postpone the District Conference & Foundation Gala. We are researching new dates for later this year and have our fingers crossed that the COVID variant will be on a deep decline by then and it will once again be safe to hold an in-person gathering.
 
January 28-30, 2022 District Conference & Foundation Gala dates are canceled.
 
We are working with the Santa Barbara Hilton for available dates this summer/fall and will get word out to you as soon as we have a new confirmation.
 
In the meantime, people already registered for the Conference/Foundation Gala have two options: to request a refund or your registration will automatically move forward to the new dates.
 
For those who made hotel room reservations, you must cancel those yourself directly with the venue.
 
At this time, we don’t know what the health safety protocols will be later this year but rest assured, we will do everything in our power to be responsible to all concerned by maintaining a healthy in-person assembly.
 
Please stay safe as we continue with our Rotary work knowing these times will pass but our commitment to our community, locally and around the world, is not diminished.
 
We look forward to a successful and rewarding time together soon.
 
Warm regards,
DG Dana Moldovan 
Events Chair, Mary-Catherine McBride
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Jan 12, 2022 6:45 AM
Bakersfield Department of Recreation and Parks
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Jan 19, 2022 6:45 AM
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Jan 26, 2022 6:45 AM
Critical Incident Response
Feb 02, 2022 6:45 AM
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Ron Nelms
January 21
 
Dennis Scott
January 24
 
Will Duerksen
January 30
 
Shaun Kelly
January 31
 
Anniversaries
Michael O'Doherty
BK O'Doherty
January 9
 
Upcoming Events
Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club Charter NIght
Bakersfield County Club
Feb 12, 2022
 
Buellton Social - RV and other accomodations
Flying Flags RV Resort
Mar 11, 2022 – Mar 13, 2022
 
Meeting Duties
January 12, 2022
 
Greeter
Nelms, Ron
 
Greeter
Niemeyer, Heath
 
Invocation
Gordon, Willie
 
Flag Salute
Holland, Craig
 
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Kelly, Shaun
 
January 19, 2022
 
Greeter
Pasek, MJ
 
Greeter
O'Doherty, Michael
 
Invocation
McClure, Michele
 
Flag Salute
Maxwell, Jackie
 
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Lari, David
 
January 26, 2022
 
Greeter
Provencio, Robert
 
Greeter
Perkins, David
 
Invocation
Parnell, Sandra
 
Flag Salute
Pitts, Kay
 
Visiting Rotarians
Quarnberg, Kenneth
 
Russell Hampton
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