Meetings Cancelled

The following letter was sent to members by President Taro Masuda last week.

Dear Wenatchee Sunrise,
     I have conferred with our leadership board and we believe that out of an abundance of caution we should cancel the next three club meetings in March.  The board will reassess on 4/3/20 if we should meet for our regular meeting on 4/7/20 or continue the cancelation of our morning meetings.  Let’s take this opportunity to stay home and take care of our loved ones.  Call your neighbors, friends, and family on the phone to check in on one another.  We are called to practice “social distancing” to slow down the spread COVID-19.  I believe there are some good things we can glean from this viral pandemic.
Slow down…
Inventory what is truly important in your lives.  Faith, family, and friends are the threads that form our emotional fabric.  Rotary brings us together weekly to share a meal, a laugh, an idea, and sometimes tears.  Take the time to listen to others and reflect on how we can work together to get through this difficult time.
Service above self…
Through Rotary we able to help the less fortunate and be a catalyst for peace.  Through these works we can restore our own and others faith in humanity.
Breathe…!
Go for a walk and listen to the birds preparing for Spring.  Take in the beauty of our valley that we are so fortunate to live in.  Pick up a book and temporarily transport yourself away from the 24/7 news coverage. 
Remember…
We are resilient beings that have been able to overcome sickness and strife for thousands of years.  COVID-19 is not the first nor the last virus we will encounter.  Perhaps after Polio is eradicated, we can work towards lessening the impact of future novel coronaviruses.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.