Events

Amy Thelen is the Vice President of Bitwise, Bakersfield. Born and raised in Bakersfield, Amy spent time living in San Diego, Utah, and Austin before moving home to put down roots. With more than 10 years of experience in software sales, Amy brings a unique perspective to our Bitwise ecosystem. As Vice President of Bitwise, Bakersfield, Amy is in charge of shaping the Bitwise ecosystem to fit Bakersfield’s personality. Amy oversees the Bitwise Bakersfield campus, managing multiple projects while ensuring we’re creating a place for the community that is diverse, inclusive, and progressive. Her dream job would be the starting forward for the Women’s National Soccer team, but since that train has likely passed, she figures the next best thing would be working in an industry that will forever change our future.

We are going to help United Way package up books to send to children who have few books.

Reading is power!

Karen King has enjoyed a long career in public transit, most recently serving for the past twelve years as
the CEO of the Golden Empire Transit District in Bakersfield, California. She started her career at Utah
Transit Authority where she worked for ten years in a variety of progressively responsible positions
before moving on to the Long Beach Transit in California.
In 1998 Ms. King expanded her career to include rail service development and operations as the
Development and Communications Director at North County Transit District in San Diego. She was
hired to guide capital improvements of the COASTER commuter railroad and development of the
SPRINTER diesel multiple unit system running from Oceanside to Escondido. She also served as the
President of the San Diego Northern Railroad and Executive Director of the North County Transit District
for six years.
Ms. King holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah and a Master of Science degree
in Intermodal Transportation Management from the University of Denver.

This event will be held virtually.

Join Us!  Over Memorial Day Weekend, the sparkling lake at The Park at River Walk will be surrounded by a sea of red, white and blue as 1,000 American flags are flown in tribute to all who have sacrificed – and continue to sacrifice – to make the United States the greatest country in the world.

Come to the Park and experience this spectacular patriotic display and celebration. Take time to walk among the flags and remember the men and women who ensure our health, safety and liberty. Enjoy activities throughout the weekend.   Join our volunteers who set up the flags beginning at 7:00 am on Saturday.  The display opens on Saturday at noon with the National Anthem and color guard.  A flag raising ceremony is held each morning at 8:00 am and the entrance flag is then lowered Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8:00 pm to the sound of Taps echoing over the lake.  On Memorial Day, Monday, visit the patriotic fair with booths, bands and fun.  From 11:30 - 12:00 pm, there will be a patriotic performance by our local Golden Empire Drum & Bugle Corps followed by a very special presentation featuring a flag ceremony, speakers and invited guests.

Learn more and register at https://www.rotarytaipei2021.org