Greg Desme has been making a name for himself lately when it comes to his LOVE for our Coffer Management System. Yes, Greg has much to be proud about these days as son Grant’s wife is pregnant with their daughter. Trouble is that poor Greg has to travel back and forth to Kansas to get these updates for us. Good news is that our Coffer System should be well stocked thanks to Greg…he has two other grown children!Tom Burke is letting us know that KernYES will make its next appearance February 22nd. Tom would like us to be aware of the quickly approaching event and solicits our interest in volunteering. Tom would also like us to share in his AGGIE PRIDE, as his son participates on the UC Davis Water Polo team which won their division and will be moving on to National playoffs.
With cautious anticipation Past President Denise Haynes let the cat out of the bag. And a most precious bag it is. Denise reported that at the Haynes-Patterson Thanksgiving table with family in attendance her daughter made a “most revealing” disclosure. Her daughter, while raising her over-shirt, revealed a t-shirt underneath which bore the words, “I am Stuffed”. Yes, a new little baby, and a whole lot of babysitting tasks. Denise will likely have to budget her time as she figures out how to babysit all four of her grandchildren. Hey, if nothing else these babes will keep Denise in prime shape for her next running event! Congratulations!
Stephanie Baker is not a darn bit shy about her joy in being cancer free for 23 years. So joyful she is $115 happy. Blessings to you Stephanie.
Our Rockin’ Dan Johnson breaks out $20 to express his pride in appearing in an upcoming Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp documentary that will air next year. He also has his guitar tuned for a fundraiser for the Jameson Children’s Center to be held at the Buck Owens Crystal Palace Wednesday evening December 11th. All are invited!
John Guerard added $20 more greenbacks to the Coffer as he touted that he traveled during the Thanksgiving Holidays to Tennessee to visit his son and his son’s wife…who is pregnant. John, you got to stop hanging out with Greg Desme, NOW!Mary Jo Pasek would like all of us to know that her employer, Bakersfield College, will have a dedication on campus for the new Vernon Valenzuela Veterans Resource Center. The center was constructed with Measure J funds. My son Addy after spending 6 years in the Navy, came home to attend BC. He found the Veterans Center at that time very inadequate. He has since gone on to Boise State from which he will graduate next week with a degree in human biology. Addy would have welcomed BC’s attention to Veterans that we see now with the Center. Awesome use of funds for a project that will be used for years to come.
Speaking of BC, Craig Holland is awfully proud of his wife as she concludes a lengthy career as an employee of Bakersfield College. That’s really great Craig, I always knew you liked to date BC cheerleaders!
Drum Roll Da Da Da Da and the winner of the morning’s drawing is none other than Tom Burke! Way to go Tom, along with the eminent retirement of Craig’s BC cheerleading wife (and her salary), you can re-direct those winnings into the BC budget to add a bit more Bling to our Panorama Drive campus.
Celebrate Rotary during the Holidays,
Frank Wooldridge
