Axis Newsletter - March 16, 2022 (Mar 16, 2023)

Published: March 16, 2023

Mar 21, 2023

Fannie Flagg, Actress, Comedian and Author

Join us for a discussion of her life and work

Fannie Flagg’s career started in the fifth grade when she wrote, directed, and starred in her first play, titled The Whoopee Girls, and she has not stopped since.

At age nineteen she began writing and producing television specials, and later wrote for and appeared on Candid Camera. She then went on to distinguish herself as an actress and a writer in television, films, and the theater.

She is the bestselling author of Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man; Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe; Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!; Standing in the Rainbow; A Redbird Christmas; and many other popular books.

Flagg’s script for the movie Fried Green Tomatoes was nominated for an Academy Award and the Writers Guild of America Award and won the highly regarded Scripter Award for best screenplay of the year. Fannie Flagg is the winner of the Harper Lee Prize.

She lives happily in California and Alabama.

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We adhere to all COVID protocols required by the Music Academy of the West:

fully vaccinated people can attend unmasked
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Let the Games Begin!

Interested Rotarians are invited to join in friendly competition at a game night on Thursday, March 30th.

We'll meet at Bernadette's house and socialize over beverages and snacks before beginning the serious work of determining who is the champion gamer.

There'll be a variety of activities to choose from ... Jenga, cards, dominos, Rummikub, Scrabble, Taboo, etc. Indulge in an old favorite or learn something new.

Prizes will be awarded in categories yet to be determined. :)

Please RSVP to Bernadette at b.bagley@verizon.net.

Hope to see you there!

Member Birthdays

Andy Berwick

March 12

Arthur Rachwald

March 19

Join Date

Kati Buehler

March 6, 2010

13 years

Austin Pugh

March 15, 2022

1 year

Kerri Murray

March 22, 2016

7 years

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

We may have had our share of heavy downpours lately, but it's not raining on the Rotary parade! We've had some fascinating speakers visit our club, including Brad Bennett, the founder and CEO of Pacific Pickle Works, who spoke at our last gathering. Next up is best-selling author Fannie Flagg, who will share stories and anecdotes of her career and writing process.

The social calendar is going strong too. Later this month, Bernadette will host a Game Night at her home in the Mesa on Thursday, March 30. We'll hear details at Tuesday's meeting.

Finally, mark your calendars for one of the most anticipated club events of the year: the annual Santa Barbara City College student scholarships luncheon on Tuesday, April 18.

Back to the rain, we do have a backup plan to have our entire lunch/meeting inside the Main House of the Music Academy if showers are expected next Tuesday.

Yours in Service,

Tony

Another Local Success Story

Brad Bennett, Pacific Pickle Works

Our March 7th meeting was a lesson in small business economics. Brad Bennett, the "Principal Pickle" at Pacific Pickle Works, explained the origins of his business, the challenges of marketing a niche product, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on businesses everywhere.

Brad supplied pickles for our lunch and brought samples of product and merchandise to be auctioned off to lucky Rotarians, with all proceed going to support club activities.

Kudos to the Speakers Committee for continuing to schedule such interesting guests.

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