It has been at least a year and a half since I wrote my last edition of The Beacon. President David Lari gave me an offer I could not refuse, if I wrote this one special addition for you. Basically, I traded writing this edition to eliminate a $20 Breakfast Club fine I was issued the previous meeting. An easy trade off as far as I am concerned. Regrettably, my contribution comes upon a date that still resonates with every single American in remembrance of the atrocities that changed our countr
y with the attack upon the Twin Towers in New York, the Pentagon, Flight 93 that was forced down by passengers in Shanksville, PA. Following on to that attack, our Nation many lives lost during the years-long war in the Mideast. Through the years since that attack, we as a country have changed culturally. Some things good, some things bad. It is my prayer that our country adjusts to a land of civil unity and partnership once again with common goals. More and more, I am convinced it is our duty as Rotarians to bring that prayer to reality.
y with the attack upon the Twin Towers in New York, the Pentagon, Flight 93 that was forced down by passengers in Shanksville, PA. Following on to that attack, our Nation many lives lost during the years-long war in the Mideast. Through the years since that attack, we as a country have changed culturally. Some things good, some things bad. It is my prayer that our country adjusts to a land of civil unity and partnership once again with common goals. More and more, I am convinced it is our duty as Rotarians to bring that prayer to reality.Darin Blunt was dressed up exceptionally nice to lead us in our morning invocation, a moment of silence to memorialize those lost following 911 was taken. Past President Karen Bonanno teamed with Robert Provencio to lead us in the American flag salute and morning song respectively. Our song was a very snappy, O’ Columbia Gem of the Ocean. I have heard this before, and enjoyed the song which was initially considered as our National Anthem. I wonder if ‘O Columbia would be more “singable,” than The Star Spangled Banner. Guess it wouldn’t matter, I can’t sing well anyway!
Breakfast Rotary welcomed guest Christine Herton. Christine was a guest of Sandra Parnell. If I was a betting guy, I think we may see Christine again. Why? She stayed a long while after the meeting talking to members…Always a good sign!
Speaking of Good Signs, we had a new member induction! We are pleased to announce the addition of Cory Pratt 
who sought our club out through Past President Kay Pitts. Thank you to Stephanie Baker who led Cory in his induction during Kay's absence.
who sought our club out through Past President Kay Pitts. Thank you to Stephanie Baker who led Cory in his induction during Kay's absence. Cory, employed as a project manager with Advance Communication and Consulting, emits a genuine Service Above Self attitude evidenced by his background in contribution to others. We won’t let him get too comfortable and will get him involved in our club activities ASAP.
Happy Birthday to our Sally Selby! Happy Birthday friend…where’s the cake to celebrate? Ken Quarnberg marks a memorable and entertaining 25 years of devotion to our Breakfast Rotary club. You both make us better!
It was good to see Jeff Bell join us and actually be able to physically sit with us for a whole meeting. Jeff is progressing well following a terrible a
uto accident. He appreciates the little things in life that much more these days following the accident. He was effusive in his thanks to all who have prayed for him and his wife all along the way.
uto accident. He appreciates the little things in life that much more these days following the accident. He was effusive in his thanks to all who have prayed for him and his wife all along the way.Past President Jeff Haynes had another member added to the Haynes lineage with the arrival of grandson baby Ronan who tips the scales at 8.7 lbs.
Noteworthy, is Bill Potter’s pursuit of recognition and honor for those local veterans we have lost and not been brought home from foreign wars. Bill, a hero himself, has committed much of his recent days, weeks and months, to Portrait of a Warrior’s MIA project. Portrai
t of a Warrior Gallery is located at 1925 Eye Street and highlights the many local veterans who have served, who we have lost, and those that are still MIA. Bill shared that on September 20th at 9am a ceremony will be held at Hodel’s to honor those local fallen heroes, 128 in total. God bless Bill and those soldiers. Yes, Bill did appear in the local newspaper without his Rotary pin showing, and you know what that means...
t of a Warrior Gallery is located at 1925 Eye Street and highlights the many local veterans who have served, who we have lost, and those that are still MIA. Bill shared that on September 20th at 9am a ceremony will be held at Hodel’s to honor those local fallen heroes, 128 in total. God bless Bill and those soldiers. Yes, Bill did appear in the local newspaper without his Rotary pin showing, and you know what that means...Go figure, Ken Quarnburg celebrant of a 25 year Breakfast Rotary anniversary was the weekly winner of our own version of the lottery! Well done Ken.
It has been a pleasure,
Frank Wooldridge
