Our guest speaker for the March 5, 2024 Club meeting was Hugh Farr, Big Brothers Big Sisters.
The Club Meeting started by presenting BG Russ McCarthy's Paul Harris Fellow pin to his wife, Patricia McCarthy, and again honoring Russ's many years of Rotary service. (Patricia McCarthy and Deborah Cox share Rotary stories.
Second, Jerry announced Rotary Day San Antonio on Saturday, March 23rd at McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX. Go to: Rotary Day San Antonio | Rotary Club of San Antonio West (clubrunner.ca)
Third, Jerry talked about the polio immunizations that recently took place in Pakistan. He reported that 45.8 million children under the age of 5 were immunized by over 400,000 volunteers "knocking on doors".
Fourth: The District 5840 20-Year Recognition luncheon is scheduled for Monday, March 25th at the Witte Museum. All District 5840 Rotarians are invited to attend. (Must register for lunch, $35.00 prepay).
Last, guest speaker Hugh Farr was introduced to discuss the BIG NEEDS of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas located here in San Antonio.
BIG NEEDS is characterized by the fact that too many vulnerable youth today are growing up without the support and guidance they need to be successful.
Many factors contribute to this fact. 1) Poverty, 2) Single-parent families, 3) Academic struggles, and 4) Juvenile delinquency. Many volunteers are needed continually to be trained to fill the need.
There is currently a waiting list of between 700 and 800 youth waiting to be mentored.
Overall meeting attendance was 65%. 15 members attended. 8 members unattended. 23 total active members.
