Dear BBRC Friends,
 
I sure enjoyed being “back in the saddle” after a week away from the podium!  Thank you, Queen Jackie, for leading the meeting while I spent some quality time on a road trip with my daddy!
 
We have an important meeting coming up next week, and I hope you all will be sure to attend.  Our guest speaker will be Louis Gill from the Bakersfield Homeless Center and his topic is one that affects each of us in some way.  I will be sure Louis has plenty of time for his presentation, and that we all have time for conversation and Q & A.
 
Michael Turnipseed is still in need a couple of folks to help with the March 10th Business Leadership & Ethics Conference at Hodel’s. This program is in its 33rd year (!) and is a collaboration between the Kern High School District and local Rotary clubs.  Let Mike know if you can help!
 
Thank you, Kay Pitts, for bringing a potential new member to the last couple of meetings!  Since the beginning of this Rotary year, back in July, we’ve brought in SEVEN new members (active members, I might add!).  Who do you know that would enjoy BBRC and our “service above self” attitude?  Do you have a colleague, customer, vendor, or friend that is looking for a way to be active in our community?  Bring them to a meeting!  Remember, a guest’s first two meetings are compliments of the club!  Think about it, then…
 
Share Rotary with a friend!
 
-Cheryl