Bakersfield East Rotary Club has been in existence since December 23, 1952. Our club is 68 years strong and has a long history of service above self. In all our years, we have pioneered impactful and long lasting community projects throughout our city and beyond. The search for a cure for Valley Fever started in our club. Valley Fever Americas Foundation was formed by our own members. We established the Rotary Park near the bluffs, delivered a fire truck to Mexico and assisted in obtaining a vehicle for Covenant Coffee. Our organization was instrumental in starting the Blood Mobile project. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, BERC refurbished two trailer homes and drove them to New Orleans to assist residents who lost their homes. These are just a few examples of our club’s contributions and strong commitment to service above self.
Come join us for a meeting filled with fellowship and fun! Stay active, be engaged and participate in as many of our events and activities as possible.
2020-21 President
Tony Ansolabehere
Bakersfield Museum of Art
Bakersfield, CA 93301
United States
Vino Amore
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Annual Backpack Drive
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Every year before school starts, Bakersfield East Rotary Club provides backpacks for students of several organizations such as The Boys and Girls Club, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Bakersfield Homeless Shelter, and several of our sponsored elementary schools including College Heights Elementary. Inside each backpack are pencils, erasers, notebooks and notebook papers to help the children in these programs get a good start to their school year. In 2014 we handed out approximately 850 backpacks.Jamison Center
Boys and Girls Club of Kern County
Bakersfield East Rotary Club has had a long relationship with The Boy's and Girl's Club of Kern County. With their original site in East Bakersfield, it was a natural fit. We have provided backpacks, vans, Thanksgiving Dinner to the area citizens, scholarships, Christmas and Halloween parties and goodies, and support any time a need arises. This organization has successful programs during the summer and after school programs during the school year. It is a safe place for these area children after school. We also provide "sweat equity" when the need arises, providing graffiti removal when the building or vans get "tagged."
