GUEST EDITOR: Jacob Frost grew up in Bakersfield. He runs Sovryn, a company that helps businesses deliver targeted digital ads by leveraging their existing and future customer data. He is happily married to his better half, Gabrielle, and enjoys chasing after his 3-year-old daughter and the broken sleep of a 4-month-old son.
Greeter: Mike McCoy
Prayer: Clint Trimmer
Flag Salute: Jean-Luc Slagle
Song: Steve Rodrigue
Roving Mic: Georgia Petropoulos
Guests:
Kathy Scrivner brought David Manriquez from the KHSD
Aaron Falk brought Gabriel Adams from Y2L
Aaron Hegde brought James Rodriguez from CSUB
Andrae Gonzales brought Luis Garay From Ay Mi Pa Restaurant
Good News:
Mike McCoy and other Rotarians symbolically burned a couch to celebrate UCSB’s victory over CSUB
Steve Rodrigue set the groundwork to get a car under MSRP in the future by congratulating Joy Hay on raising $83K for Dream Builders
Program
Andres Chavez:
Andres Chavez, the Executive Director of the National Chavez Center, is a pivotal figure in the foundation’s Bakersfield initiatives. His leadership bridges the foundation’s mission with local community needs. Here are some interesting highlights:
Affordable Housing: Andres oversees efforts like the Renaissance at Baker, a collaboration with the Housing Authority of the County of Kern. This project showcases his dedication to tackling Bakersfield’s housing challenges and providing stable homes for vulnerable populations.
Creative Community Engagement: The Cesar Chavez Lowrider and Classic Car Show was sparked by a chance encounter during a march, where Andres connected with Bakersfield car clubs. His initiative turned this interaction into a major event that honors Cesar Chavez while fostering community pride and support for the foundation.
Leadership Advocacy: As a steering committee member for the Chavez Huerta Leadership Conference, Andres drives efforts to cultivate civic engagement and leadership skills among Bakersfield residents. His involvement underscores his commitment to carrying forward his grandfather Cesar Chavez’s legacy.
Andres Chavez’s personal connection to Cesar Chavez—being his grandson—adds depth to his role. His talk emphasized how the foundation’s work in Bakersfield, from housing to community events, reflects a broader mission of social justice and empowerment, with his own leadership playing a key part in making it happen.
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Jacob Frost grew up in Bakersfield. He runs Sovryn, a company that helps businesses deliver targeted digital ads by leveraging their existing and future customer data. He is happily married to his better half, Gabrielle, and enjoys chasing after his 3-year-old daughter and the broken sleep of a 4-month-old son.
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