June 2022 Bulletin (May 05, 2022)

Well, the 2022-2023 Holiday Season has arrived for the “Little Club That Can and Does” and we continue doing and doing. This year we have participated in the Turkey and Coat Drives, Christmas Cookies for People Helping People, and the Mission Christmas Basket Program, both on a Club and Individual basis. (Unfortunately, Old Fashion Christmas was rained out.)

The 20^th Anniversary Party will happen on January 28^th at 5pm at St. Marks. Our Keynote Speaker will be past District Governor Wade Nomura. This will be a true celebration and remembrance of all the joy, hard work and comradery we have experienced together over the last 20 years. Many Rotary Members have come and gone in this period. We will welcome our newer Members and hope to see some familiar friendly old faces on the 28^th.

This year feels very different from the past two. The World seems like a much brighter place and our spirits are rising as we exit this dark period in World History. Rotary International, District 5240, and the Rotary Club of Los Olivos , not only survived but are starting to thrive again. We are all invigorated as we look forward to all the opportunities before us to put “Service above Self”. What could be more appropriate to current experience than “The Holiday Spirit” as we embark on this adventure.

Along with my Co-Presidents, Rich and Steve, I wish everyone The Happiest of Holiday Seasons and a fantastic New Year.

President Jim

Trick or Treat and Beyond

It was fun to work alongside the Youth Empowered Leadership Team of kids as we stuffed 75 treat bags for the children of families who partake in the Bethania food distribution each Tuesday. Dunn School students also stuffed 75 treat bags and Alice reported that they had a great time and are looking forward to next month’s bag stuffing. Both groups did a fantastic job and they truly enjoyed working on this worthwhile project. The bags for both boys and girls this past week had a Halloween theme. The bags were filled with fun little toys like colored pens, stickers, “fake” teeth, bubbles and, of course, Halloween candy. We heard that the Halloween treat bags were a bit hit and now we’re getting excited to plan what holiday themed goodies will go into the December treat bags.

District Conference, Nov. 6-8, 2020

I want to put in a plug for the 2020 District Conference coming up November 6-8.

District 5240 has worked hard to create a virtual conference that will be packed with inspirational speakers, informative presentations, fun activities and time to meet your fellow District members in other clubs. The District does a very good job with its virtual meetings and I highly encourage you to register for the Conference. And…it’s free for you to attend! The Club will pay for your registration ($25) so when you sign up for
the District Conference just let Judy know and she will reimburse you the registration fee. Here is the link to register for the 2020 District 5240 Conference. Remember, you’re good at ZOOM now so jump on in and join some great people of action!
www.rotary5240dc.com.