Invocation: Kristin Barnes
Flag Salute: Shawn Shambaugh
Song: Ken Beurmann
Good News & Announcements
Dr. Horace Mitchell announced his retirement and his replacement as president of CSUB.
Jim Baldwin announced the Boy Scout's annual golf tournament fundraiser on Monday, April 9.
Also- Jim invited everyone to attend the 10th Annual Celebrity Waiters Luncheon, Wednesday, April 25th from 11:30 - 1pm. All proceeds benfit The Bakersfield ARC.
Pat Collins shared that Rogers Brandon may not be getting his perfect attendance badge any time soon, but will be receiving a even more prestigious John Brock Community Service Award... congratulations Rogers!
Chery Scott, VP Director of the Kern Economic Development Foundation, shared a video with us and talked about their upcoming STEMposium, KEDF's signature event that brings students, businesses and the community together to share info on all things STEM.
Visitors & Guests
Jennifer Pitcher guest of Jeff Gutierrez
This week's program
"It starts with food!"
Glen Ephrom, Executive Director of the Golden Empire Gleaners stopped by to talk about The Gleaners. Started in February 1985, a Bible study group of four men reflected on the goodness The Lord had brought to their lives and the debt of gratitude they felt. They were inspired to do something in return. Their vision was to glean from local farms and fields the estimated 300 million pounds of food that was going to waste annually and to establish a neighborhood food pantry from which food could be distributed to the needy.
Throughout its 26 year history the Golden Empire Gleaners has fed millions of Kern County residents. Last year alone, over 200,000 people were served by distributing 2 million pounds of food. Currently the Gleaners averages 18,000 people per month served.
The Gleaners survives 100% on donations and business partnerships.
other Gleaner Facts:
- Provides food to over 1000 families/individuals each month
- They oversee approximately 150 volunteer shifts every week
- Provide daily hot meals and weekly food baskets to their volunteers
- Receive nor accept ANY government funding or grants.
