This past weekend we witnessed history as Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby as the second longest odds horse to ever win the race. As an 80 to 1 underdog, the horse quickly moved from the outside position to the inside rail and passed the other horses down the home stretch of the race. From not being in the race until the day before contest, the horse won it’s only race on horse racing’s biggest stage.
There is an parallel to Rotary service in the story of Rich Strike. Rotarians invest our time, talent and treasure in causes and people who are the underdogs of life. We support literacy and education around the world, immunize those in distant lands from disease and bring fresh drinking water, a sustainable environment and peace to the world. In short, we look for the underdog and bet on the best of humanity.
A $1 bet that correctly guessed the top four finishers in Kentucky Derby, would have won about $325,000. Almost as good of a return is the tremendous good and goodwill that we generate at home and around the globe by investing in Rotary!
Our speaker this Friday is The Honorable Jennie E. Barkey, presiding Probate Court Judge for Genesee County. Judge Barkey will speak to us regarding mental health issues and the mental health court. You don't want to miss this important message.
Please remember that if you are feeling sick, believe you may have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 or you suspect you may have symptoms of the virus, please seek medical care and do not attend the meeting in person.
If you are joining via zoom, you can sign onto the meeting at 12:10.
Please stay safe and enjoy your week!
Thanks and continue to serve to changes lives.
Speaking of service, we have an opportunity to be of service in downtown Flint on Saturday, May 14th from noon-4pm. Volunteers from around the community are invited to participate in a spring cleanup with the DDA. Using the link below, you can sign up for a shift for part or all of the afternoon event and a location.
Our preferred Flint Rotary location will be Riverbank Park. I hope to see many of you there! St. Pauls Episcopal Church will offer free parking, a home base featuring snacks, beverages and optional tours Celebrating 150 Years at the Intersection. Gloves and trash bags are provided to volunteers by Keep Genesee County Beautiful.
