The tagline for Rotary International is, “Rotary Opens Opportunities.” Sometimes those opportunities are found at our weekly meetings. Whether we attend the in-person or online meeting, opportunities are opened to us. If you missed last week’s meeting, you missed the opportunity to hear some great music performed by the Thomas County Central High School Jazz Band.
There was also the opportunity to meet several past district governors. There was a combined attendance of about one hundred last week. The highlight of the meeting may have been the announcement of Rotarian Andre Marria as the district governor for the 2023-2024 year. Congratulations Andre! We wish you much success.
Last week’s program was Walter Geer. Walter is CEO & co-founder of JingleRing / Santa's Fantastical and co-owner of PictureU. He lives in in Alpharetta, Georgia. Walter shared several of his business ventures with the club. JingleRing, one of his latest ventures focuses on having a “Virtual Santa, Your Way!” Walter explained how he had to make creative with his businesses because of Covid-19. We thank Walter for making it possible for families to enjoy the holiday season even in the midst of a pandemic.
For those who may not know, our hearts are heavy with the passing of Rotarian Pat McLeod on Saturday. At the time of this writing, there is no further information available. Please keep Pat’s family in your prayers and thoughts. Also please remember those Rotarians who have had surgery or are recovering from other health challenges.
“If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.”