President Cheryl Scott was soooo proud this morning of us as a club during District Governor Bhim’s visit to Bakersfield. Cheryl mentioned the number of Breakfast Rotarians attending Woolgrowers last Thursday night with DG Bhim. We had more representatives than all the other Bako clubs. We also had a presence with the DG at the Veteran’s Village in Oildale -  the site of the future housing project for our veterans in need.
 
A special shout out to Past President Queen Jackie Maxwell for her constant presence in the transportation department for the DG last week. With Jackie and her devotion to Rotary, (like many of you), we are a strong, engaged, and  result-oriented club on the move for 2019-2020.
 
Talk about devotion, we all know and love Mary Jo Pasek and her husband Tom, as they embraced what has grown to be recognized by so many as our Wreaths Across America program for the last 10 years. They have spearheaded the local version of this annual program since its inception; it has become a big item among our Rotary projects. Mary Jo shared that she and Tom will step away from management of the project, releasing responsibility to the local Civil Air Patrol. Yes, I am sure that Mary Jo and Tom will be very close by watching the project in years to come to assure its continued success. Blessings to you both, you made a wonderful legacy for many military families in Kern County! Service Above Self         
 
It is difficult to write about myself, since I was featured as the Vocational Speaker, so I won’t. But I will say I am happy to be entrusted the position of Director of Public Relations and Investigations with The Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP 1800 30th Street Bakersfield 93301. I answer my cell phone 24/7 (661) 496-2810. Call me if you would like to know more about their legal rights when it comes to personal injury (vehicle or industrial accident) law, or business law.
Geez, was that a personal advertisement? Oh well, I’m the editor, so I’ll just wine (whine), yes Wine, Place, and Show. No kidding, it is time to fill your, no our, wine glass with sponsorships and the time is “N-O-W”, according to Karen Bonanno. See her or Teresa Ramos with any questions. Our donation flyer is out so please get active on this folks this is our big annual Wing- Ding! Promote on social media, or wherever, to whomever and as much as you can! Denise Haynes says, “Pound the pavement!”  We also need Raffle Prizes, the date for WPS is September 28 at the Luigi’s Warehouse. Now get a move on.
 
Michelle McClure has graciously extended her invitation to all for the next upcoming Rotary outing to be held for the Nethercutt Museum Tour. The date is quickly approaching, Saturday August 24th. The bus leaves Saturday morning at 8:15am, so if you are interested in fantastic classic autos and memorabilia from years gone by, you do not want to miss. See Michelle right away.      
 
Kathy Andersen is organizing the Hot Dog food service project for 45 families and she needs a few hands to help with the packaging of meals. We will be joining forces with the Boy’s and Girl’s Club on August 29th at 3pm at the Homewood Suites on Mill Rock Place. This is not your typical Hot Dog eating contest.
Denise Haynes has shared with us a shoe distribution program slated for August 29th at 9am at the WSS Shoe Store located at Brundage Lane and Chester Avenue. See Denise for more details. Great cause!
 
President Scott’s Coffer Management System is attracting some pretty hefty participation. For the record, Dennis “Sweet” Scott no amount of chocolate will settle your sentence. Dennis, having traveled to Amsterdam and cruised across the Atlantic to Boston could not score enough chocolate in Europe and Boston to convince our chocolate loving Pres to turn her head against issuing a fine to Dear Dennis. Dennis it is not the quantity of chocolate, it is the quality. But good effort!
 
Other contributors to the “Coffer Program” and Happy Spots were Queen Jackie for her professional driving privileges, and Past President Ron Nelms for being such a proud “ladies man” at his table during our meeting.  
 
We are having a very “special” Club Assembly next week and I know,… I know, they are business meetings, but you do not want to miss. Show up and you will be surprised! As far as your prospective guests, bring them the week after.
 
Speaking of guests, we would like to welcome guests Bill, Andrea, and Gladys. We love the spirit of Rotary so in recognition of Rotary International’s theme of August Membership and Club Development this is the perfect time to introduce someone new to Rotary. Besides it’s fun to have guests!
 
Funny that recently those who have received attention from the Coffer program have also won the drawing. This week Dennis Scott for $66. Congratulations! So it seems to win the drawing you must be first on the Coffer list. Anyone want to voluntarily be on the Coffer list? Raise your hand and President Cheryl will count you in for sure.
 
Blessings to all Rotarians, go invite a friend!
 
Editor Frank Wooldridge