It was a wonderful turnout for our weekly meeting hosted by Golden Valley High School Interact Club. John Guerard presented the invocation while Bill Black stepped in for Duncan Harris for the flag salute. Carol Smith led the large group in singing Rotary’s Four-Way Test.
Interact Co-Presidents Korina Mayorga and Steven Loeza took over the meeting by introducing the club officers and presenting their amazing list of activities:
Brenna Ardron presented financial awards to the present winners of the Four-Way test essay contest (one point separated the top two, so both were awarded first):
First Place - Omar Garcia Blanco, Golden Valley, $300
First Place - Aveent Sandhu, Golden Valley, $300
Second Place - Jenisis Harris-Murray, Del Oro, $200
Third Place - Arely Villegas, Golden Valley, $100
Congratulations to all winners, and Good Luck to Omar, whose essay has been forwarded to the District for further consideration. 
Advisor Jennifer “Yama” Yamauchi recalled KernYES events! Held March 16 at the Taft Fort. Approximately 75 high schoolers throughout Kern County (including many from Golden Valley) participated in workshops and learned skills in diversity, ethics, public speaking, and team building. Featured speaker Javon Dangerfield also told them to be their authentic selves—a message we should all practice.
Fun ensued when the large group was then led into a raucous few rounds of Rotary/Interact Pictionary. There were some very competitive people in the room!
President Pat took the podium and urged the students to continue participating in Rotary through Rotaract. From the dedication of these involved students, I have no doubt they will.
BBRC will be dark for the next few weeks due to Spring Break. We will resume on April 10, when the inaugural Vocational Speed Dating will commence.
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