Sandra Parnell is all about business and vocation! Sandra is our Vocational Service Director. Sandra and President Cheryl announced that January is Vocational Service Month in the world of Rotary. Rotarians’ commitment to vocational service means we:
  • Ethical standards in business and professions
  • Recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations
  • Dignify each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society
Sandra also let us know that it’s time to submit nominations for the Above & Beyond Award.  Nominees must be a non-Rotarian who exhibits high ethical standards and service through their occupation.  Breakfast Rotarians are asked to consider people who meet the criteria and nominate them for the award. Please contact Sandra for details and the nomination form. 
 
Sandra got kudos for her business, Dionysus which was recently being named in the L.A. Times as a recognized “boutique” beer dispensary. Nice recognition and that cost her $20 bucks even before the Coffer Management System started. Ouch!
 
President Cheryl mentioned that some of the ladies in the club have started adding the Rotary emblem to brooches they find at thrift and antique stores (or even in their own jewelry box). From wearing Rotary pins to displaying our Rotary wheel emblem on other items, it’s always a good time to show off our involvement in Rotary. So, it looks like we should now focus on creative ways to show, display, or even create that oh so familiar wheel design wherever, or whenever you can. There must be a prize in this somewhere…right?
 
President-Elect Dave Spalinger spoke to us about the importance of recognizing Paul Harris Fellow candidates for the upcoming Charter Night February 29th at the Bakersfield Country Club. If you have questions, see Dave.