Thanks again to Dave and Melody Spalinger for hosting an amazing Christmas party! And Michele McClure did a spectacular job planning. Several BBRCers decorated a table with their holiday finery: Chelsea Ashcraft, Connie Bensusen (who won a magnum of Caymus cab), Denise Haynes, Allison Hickman, Kay Pitts, and Mindy Wilmot. The food and service from Moo Creamery was exceptional, as was the piano playing and sing-a-long. Please take a look at BBRC’s webpage to see the fabulous photos taken by Brian Pitts. Check out our president’s headgear. I think “Princess Cheryl” has a nice ring to it (if it’s ok with Queen Jackie).The 30-Day Challenge ended Dec 7 and it was a HUGE success!! Seven people wore Rotary swag every single day with many others wearing it “most” days. Eight names were drawn to choose between a 4-Way Test key chain and Rotary cling-on: Stephanie Baker, Teresa Ramos, Mindy Wilmot, Connie Bensusen, Ken Quarnberg, Jackie Maxwell, Karen Bonanno, and Frank Wooldridge. Sandra Parnell won a $50 gift card at Café Smitten, and the big winner was Craig Holland who won a $100 gift card at Yard House. Other clubs have said that they would like to replicate the challenge. Way to go BBRC! Keep wearing that swag to show others what Rotary means to us. She may have been teasing, but Cheryl mentioned Rotary tattoos. Mmmm
The bell ringing at Hobby Lobby on Dec 5 brought in $516 for Salvation Army. Thank you, BBRC!
Dec 14 – Shopping with Students. Join us at 6:45am at the Target at East Hills Mall to help 20 children from Bakersfield Boys and Girls Club shop.
Dec 14 – Wreaths Across America. 9:00 am at Bakersfield National Ceremony.
Dec 20 – SEAL Christmas Party. 9:30am at 1001 10th Street for cookies, cocoa, and Santa!! If you would like to be one of Santa’s helpers (we have 60 kids to shop for) contact Denise Haynes. Wrap your gift and label the tag TO your child and FROM Santa. Give receipts to Mindy Wilmot for reimbursement.
Jan 24 – Point-in-Time Homeless Count. If interested in volunteering, contact Mike O’Doherty.