Hello, BBRC Friends!
 
It’s hard to believe we’re almost to the half-way mark for this Rotary year!  I can’t believe how quickly my year as President has scooted by.  People often ask what it’s been like to be President (and I think like they usually mean, “You are so busy with Rotary…do you regret taking on the role?”)  In fact, I was asked that question just this week.  Well, I can say that taking on a leadership role (in any capacity) takes time…and it can also completely transform how a person sees their club, and Rotary in general.  For me, this opportunity has led to deeper, richer relationships with BBRC members, and a greater appreciation for Rotary’s impact here and around the world.  Thank you again for this opportunity.  It’s been a true joy!
 
Congrats to everyone that participated in the 30-Day Challenge, wearing the Rotary emblem every day (or at least on most days).  We had 7 people make it all 30 days, and another 7 made it most days.  And a whole bunch of you still participated and posted some pretty hilarious photos of yourselves showing off your Rotary SWAG!  Craig Holland was especially diligent about wearing his pin and posting pics, and his name was drawn as the winner of $100 in gift cards to the soon-to-be-open Yard House RestaurantSandra Parnell (aka Picachu!) wore her pin most days, and she won the drawing for the $50 Café Smitten gift card. 
 
We have one more meeting left in 2019, and you won’t want to miss it.  Don your holiday apparel and come enjoy the Bakersfield College choir as they surround us with Christmas carols.  This is a holiday tradition at BBRC and a great way to wrap up the year.  I really hope you’ll be there!
 
See you Wednesday morning, and in the meantime…share Rotary with a friend!
 
-Cheryl