DGE Anne's Message

A HOLIDAY SEASON LIKE NO OTHER

What an unusual year and now to cap it all off - a holiday season like no other! 
 
If you want to look at the negative, it “sucks” right now.  Families could not get together with their extended family during the American Thanksgiving.  Now we enter a season full of holiday traditions for so many of different faiths and the special gatherings are not on!
 
However, those who know me well - know that I am a “half glass full” kind of person.  It is why the Rotary spirit is so appealing as it surrounds me with others who have a “can do’ attitude. 
 
So this holiday season, I am grateful for:
  • Holiday music that you can sing at whatever volume you like and not risk being heard by more than your immediate family as few others are entering your home this season
  • Rotary meetings where you can interact and chat in breakout rooms and otherwise with people that lift your spirits with their willingness to help
  • Having a family that I adore so being confined is not a chore.  This includes my wonderful husband Gabriel Sedran and my two sons Carmichael (23 years old) and Alistair (21 years old).  
  • Finally, I will share with you that I firmly believe in Santa Claus to this day.  I just hope his low-contact lifestyle for most of the year leaves him COVID free and ready to travel.
Here is to you and your Rotary club.  May you find the service above self spirit and large amounts of hope that comes from doing good in the world. 
 
All the best this season to you and yours!
 
Anne Bermingham
YOUR 7090 Governor-Elect
Proud Member of the Rotary Club of Hamilton AM