Escondido Sunrise Rotary; “Continuing to Meet and Serve our Community via Electronic Connection”……… April 16, 2020
Editor’s Note…
As we all try to conduct our professional pursuits in new ways, it’s appropriate to remind ourselves of who we are as a Serving Organization… Our accomplishments, our fellowship and the reminder of our many successes is valuable as we await the time we can gather together again…
So, we met via Zoom… On April 16; 21 Sunrise Rotary members talking about service and connecting through fellowship in new ways…
President Brian didn’t need a gavel, and, he finally was able to connect to the meeting in both Audio and Video…
President Brian was so excited to have 21 in attendance, he commented that we “have better attendance than our regular meetings”… Actually, the editor isn’t sure if that was Brian in an excited mood, or the ‘Proper Twelve’ talking… although it was 7:30 in the AM…
Our on-line meetings continue to be technically managed by Richard Agnew… Thanks for that Richard… And, Richard is prepared to support all of our attempts at joining the on-line meetings… Look for his email with details and links to log on to the upcoming Zoom meetings…
Guests and Visitors:
None this week…
Now, some Sunrise Rotary member milestones…
Birthdays:
April 17: Becky Lund
22: Past President Jim Ponder
Anniversaries:
None this week
Rotary Anniversaries:
None this week
Announcements:
President Brian shared a photo of recent Rising Stars Program honorees…
Sunrise Rotarians Serving:
Some service and caring accomplishments were shared at the online meeting…
We have provided face shields to a few of our local front-line health care groups…
This from Neighborhood Health Care… Funds to support this project also came from the Cabins by the Lake Charitable Fund…
Meal Support for Front-line First Responders and Health Care Workers…
Information was shared that this project is getting off the ground. A ‘Classy’ funding site has been set up… You can donate directly to support this program at https://www.classy.org/mealsfromesr
Thanks to Richard Agnew for setting up the donation site…Your support will benefit our community and those men and women that are on the front lines battling the Coronavirus…
Boys and Girls Club Thank You Letter…
President Brian shared that a thank you letter was received from the Boys and Girls Club for our $1,000 donation…
Financial Projection Report…
Past President Rich Aeling reported that the Club leadership team is projecting expenses ahead as there is a level of uncertainty as to when we will resume our regular schedule… Also, looking to ensure that incoming President, Chris Miller has a ‘starting fund’ as his year begins…
Items to be included in our ‘year-end’ gift plans are:
Education Compact; $2,000
Touch Kibera Foundation and Edwin Kotech;
A gift to the Rotary Foundation Donor Advised Fund (DAF) for our Sunrise Rotary Scholarship Program…
The discussion also included a look-ahead to our Grape Day 5K event and our support for the MS Society… Past President Jeff Johnson commented that planning is beginning even with uncertainty as to community gatherings in October…
Past President Barry Baker shared that a gift was provided to Interfaith Community Services in the amount of $500 to purchase lunch meat and cheese for their ‘take-out’ lunch program…
And, on a somber note; it was reported that long time Escondidan and Chamber supporter, Tom Hogarty has passed away at his home in Arizona…
Rotarians Having Fun…
Not to be forgotten, there are opportunities to have fun in spite of the coronavirus pandemic..
President Brian shared a photo of his visit to a winery… seems the young lady ‘lathered’ some sun screen on his ‘hairless’ pate… He claims it took a while to remove the substance… He could have used a bit of wine…
Linda Bailey shared that she is in for some future fun… she and Randy are getting a new puppy…
Support for Downtown Escondido:
Our great downtown belongs to all of us. Support the businesses that are doing all they can to survive during this challenging time… Take out some chow… Be ready to support them when the economy begins working again…
To all; be safe and be well…. God Bless those men and women that carry the load at our medical facilities, and God Bless the first responders… May our governmental leaders be wise, thoughtful and smart as this pandemic is overtaken by our hard work and collective support…
Online Meetings:
Watch for emails defining the next online meeting. The system works fine, dependent upon your technical support available through your PC or laptop…
SEE YOU SOON… ON LINE OR IN PERSON….. Next meeting; Thursday April 23; 7:30 AM… Check Richard Agnew’s email for the Zoom Link…
