Escondido Sunrise Rotary; Meeting to Serve our Community in Person
and “Our Annual Christmas Party”
December 21, 2023
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 seek new opportunities to serve…
We met again in person at the Chamber of Commerce… Great to enjoy the fellowship again and see all your smiling faces…
As a Club, we honored our nation with a salute to our Flag and an invocation was offered by past President Jack Anderson….
Guests & Visitors:
Mr. Wyatt Koed (Kendra’s adorable son)
Special Occasions:
Happy Birthday to:
Joe Holtz – 12/25
Rich Aeling – 12/26
Lee Baker – 12/31 (Sweet wife of Barry)
Happy Wedding Anniversary to:
Jim & Becky Lund – 41 years on 12/21
Alan & Lorraine Miller – 41 years on 12/21
Congratulations Bob & Rosemary!!
Happy Rotary Anniversary to:
Silas Harrington, 14 years on 12/31
High 5 and Announcements:
Rich Aeling thanked everyone for working together to get the bikes built for Juniper School. There was a good turnout and a super fun way to spend a Saturday morning.
The bike reveal went very well, all of the kids were so surprised!! Thank you to our incredible ESR club that supports the community of Escondido so well!!
Past President Mark Hoekstra thanked everyone who stepped up to help organize Christmas presents for some needy families
Along with past president Mike O’Malley, Mark Hoekstra were in Cabo at the same time and decided to bring a few gifts back to President Mark
Rotarians Having Fun…..
Past President Rich Agnew went to Ohio for a family wedding
Doug Schultz is a winner once again
Kim Henson & Judy Fizgerald along with their hubbys enjoyed a fun night on the bay watching the boats go buy for the annual San Deigo boat parade
Upcoming Calendar Events:
Program:
We had a great time “stealing” gifts from one another at our annual Christmas breakfast. Every year the theme never changes and it was awesome to see Wyatt win a fun prize!!!
The big question of the morning is: "who won the best prize this morning", by the look on Rich's sface, it's probably him......
Next Week’s Meeting:
Closing: President Mark Maus announced that we will be dark for the holiday on 12/28 & 1/4. See you at The Escondido Chamber of Commerce in the new year on January 11th at 7:30am
Thanks for Attending Today’s Meeting….
Support for our Escondido Community …
Our great community and the success of its businesses is all of our responsibilities… Support the businesses that are doing all they can to survive this trying economy…….
The ‘Giving Arch’ on Grand Avenue and Centre City Parkway reminds us that Escondido is a caring, giving community…
To all; be safe and be well…. God Bless those men and women that carry the load at our medical facilities, and God Bless our first responders… May our governmental leaders be wise, thoughtful and smart as they navigate these times that have been difficult…..
The meetings will be technically managed by Past President Richard Agnew… Thanks for that Richard… And, Richard is prepared to support all of our attempts at joining the on-line meetings if needed….
SEE YOU SOON…… In Person … Next meeting; January 11th, at 7:30 AM
Check President Mark’s email for the reminder…
