Lo Weisner has invited Mesa West Rotarians to visit the Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown virtually. They meet Tuesdays at Noon. Click this link for the Zoom Webinar to join in the meeting each week at noon (which would be 11:00 AM in Arizona): https://zoom.us/j/709260721.John Pennypacker - Talked to my son Monday. He and his soon-to-be 14-year-old son were playing golf the other day - playing from the same tees. They were tied thru 14 holes. My son shot 75 and Ty shot 78; he is breaking 80 consistently now. Oh, they played in 3 hours and 10 minutes - walking a somewhat hilly course. I can still remember when Jay broke 80 for the first time, and the last time I beat him. Happy memories!
Jack Rosenberg - Yesterday, I got released from Physical Therapy. My recovery is moving in a positive direction. I want to thank everyone, that has kept in touch, as well as keeping me in your prayers.
Ed Koeneman - I'm looking forward to this week's club meeting. I've been Zooming with my students since we returned from spring break. Please contact me if anyone needs troubleshooting help getting set-up with Zoom. See you all soon!
Terry Cowan - I was governor of District 6220 in Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan in 1978-79. My conference was in Appleton at a venue owned by former Green Bay Packer Left Guard Fuzzy Thurston. I was told by many that the conference was a hit and it was all I could have hoped for. I even appointed myself the song leader for the conference. Most of our clubs were singing clubs; common back then. Not so common now. We closed the conference with a song, or, at least I thought it was closing. After the song, the president of my club, Steve Beyer, said he had an announcement. He and others from my club were making me a Paul Harris fellow on the spot. Since they didn't have a lapel pin, the International President's Representative, Ben Hormel took his off and pinned it on me. I still have the pin and treasure the moment. I wear it with my past district governor pin at all Rotary events. What a dynamite closing to a governor's conference.
Bob Zarling - I’m happy because there are still students wishing to enter the vocational healthcare professions in this time of uncertainty and the unknown new future.
Wendell Jones - With this ongoing pandemic, times are really tough. So many are struggling and hurting. We all wish it would end. But we need to focus on the thought that tough times are to make us stronger, to help us identify with the wants and needs of those around us, to strive to help where we can and to draw closer to Him who suffered ALL things for us.
Jim Crutcher - All is fine with me. Our business has slowed 50 in Vehicle sales and 20 % in Parts and Service. I just yesterday reduced my staff by 57 souls. Hardest day of my life. We are currently rightsized for the business we have. I will have to do it again if we have more significant declines. Cheryl and I are healthy, had a fun day with our Great Nephews last Friday. They are so smart and loving. Great memories. Cheryl is getting very bored at home; she is normally very active. Her great escape is Grocery store and picking up lunch or dinner from our favorite Restaurants. As my best friend would say, "THIS TOO SHALL PASS" Mr. Craig M. Berge
Greg Okonowski – shared another link to Pluto the dog giving advice for humans during the pandemic:
Lola McClane - God blessed me with two daughters. The one who lives here came over Saturday and brought me a month worth of individual meals. I was almost in tears. This girl is burning the candle at both ends and her plate is overflowing. Then she takes an afternoon, and cooks so I won’t have to go to the grocery store for much.
Tom Bradford - Things are going well for me. Happy thoughts: I am healthy and still have my job. Have been busy working from home and when I am not working, I have had some meaningful video chats with friends and family. Have also had a chance to work on some projects and catch up on my favorite shows on streaming services.
Daryl "Pai" Bethea - How blessed I am to be a Rotarian in this club... and to have my fellows and ladies to count on in these scary times; and with your help all will be OK!
Maria Flores - In times like these we need to come together as a nation. Maria is a TRVFA grant recipient who was sponsored by Mesa West to study at East Valley Institute of Technology to become a licensed practical nurse.
Polly Cady - I feel that during this crazy and trying time we have so much to be grateful for:
- Social media to keep in touch with family and friends:
- Beautiful Arizona weather to be able to enjoy our backyards, deserts and mountains, albeit while distancing.
- Rotary for an avenue to be of service to those in need.
- Time for reflection.
- More family time.
- Knowing what to be thankful for and who to be thankful for.
- TP!
My fellow Rotarians, keep in touch and stay healthy! May we all meet again in May! Oh, only one negative thing. As most know, I celebrate my birthday ALL month long in April. This year will be self-quarantined - but I'll finally have Medicare!
Jim Schmidt - Observing the craziness of the situation around us and all the suffering and worry in the world, I am profoundly grateful for the little things that we usually take for granted and enjoy in life….and will again enjoy more fully. The beauty of the world, the genuine goodness of most people, human touch and face to face communication, schools and churches, shaking hands, a pat on the back, a warm hug, a haircut or color, shopping (yes, I am a man), a quiet meal at a restaurant, playing sports and watching a game, travelling anywhere we want and meeting the good people of the world, a cruise, seeing God’s hand more clearly in blessing our lives in spite of the pandemic, healthcare workers, playing in the park, going to the dentist, grocery store shelves filled with food, toilet paper, and feeling hope.
The photo was contributed by our exchange student who is studying in Flagstaff this year, Marcella Sousa.