Posted by Frank Wooldridge
 
The official weekly publication of The Rotary Club of Bakersfield Breakfast
 
Firstly, I want to thank Mindy Wilmot for filling in for me last week in my absence. Mindy is a true Rotarian and has a “Can Do” attitude; she is the epitome of what we in Rotary strive for in Service Above Self! Thank you Mindy so much. Now, on to this morning’s activities!
 
As Breakfast Rotarians, we know that the chance to win, and win big always starts when you get off the elevator and see the bright smiling faces of the morning’s greeters. That’s normally OK, but when I saw that it was “Dandy” Dave Perkins and new Blue Badger, Sally Selby, I knew that everyone who came to Wednesday’s meeting was a goner in that they were going to have to contribute and purchase opportunity drawing tickets. Yes, they look innocent enough on the outside, but these two are known to be great at sales pitches. So, I as well as many in attendance contributed at least $5 in good Breakfast Rotary form.
 
As President Cheryl Scott “took role” Mike Turnipseed, who was assigned to introduce visitors, announced “he” was the only Visiting Rotarian to this morning’s meeting. Funny Funny! Guests included Sandra Parnell’s husband, JonJoanne Bender, Dale’s better half was also in attendance. They are celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary. It’s good to have Mike Turnipseed in the house as he announced that he and his wife Nancy are celebrating their 41st anniversary. Congrats to all!