Dear BBRC Friends,When we initially went into our “stay at home routine,” most of us felt a sense of loss. So many events and opportunities were suddenly in limbo, or even cancelled. Not to mention our day-to-day routines! Several people told me they were sorry that my year as Rotary president was so rudely interrupted. (Some even seemed to think the Rotary year was actually coming to an early end!)
But we Rotarians are resilient people, and we adapt to our surroundings. I’m so proud of our club and the way we have continued to maintain a great attitude, keep our businesses and careers going (as much as possible), and to help others around us, all at the same time!
Perhaps the best example of that was this past week, when our Foundation board of directors voted to make a $10,000 contribution to the Golden Empire Gleaners! Wow! These funds, my friends, come from money that we raised at Wine, Place, and Show, and from money that each of us contributes to our Foundation (for most people that’s $150/year). We can do so much more together (even while we’re apart)!
I’m also heartened by a sense that our club is growing even closer! (Maybe “absence” is making the heart grow fonder!) If you haven’t yet joined in on one of our weekly Zoom meetings, please let me or any board member know…we would love to talk you through the steps. If you’re already a Zoom pro and have been attending, think about friends or colleagues that might be looking for a place where they can make friends and do good in the world…even in the middle of a pandemic! (Or maybe, especially in the middle of a pandemic.) Invite them to join us by emailing the Zoom meeting details that we use to access our meeting each week.
Looking forward to seeing you next week. In the meantime, share Rotary with a friend!
-Cheryl