
Petroleum Club of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA 93309-0728
United States of America
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Bakersfield, CA 93309-0728
United States of America
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Varner Brother (Dan & Jacob Panero) - Bynum Inc. - Ira & Carole Cohen - Advance Distribution (Terry Hearron) -Taft College - Bernie LeBeau - Blackwell - Zane & Amy Smith - Cathy Bennett - M&S Security - Marvin Fuller
Patrick Hoffman - Lee Meyer - Jeff Barnhardt
Capo di tutti i capi
in pinstriped Armani suit and iron hand,
he rules all the underworld's going ons
from NYC to Miami, Vegas & Hollywoodland.
He's the boss of all bosses lives high class
running all the games and the cons,
from his own bastion he'll kill ya so fas....
theres no place you can hide if you run.
He runs the families of la Cosa Nostra
crime syndicates all over every big city,
feeds off the illegal profits but he musta
in every American town without any pity.
If you care to join them you must be Italian
or Sicilian by your birth without exception,
climb up the ladder with the force of a gun
gotta start a "made man" a greeted reception.
You gotta be tough and you gotta have balls,
if one day you get to be on the very top,
one slip of the tongue and you'll quickly fall
from the noise of a tommy gun's loud pop.
In this organization you can't ever slip up,
gotta trust nobody only your own instincts,
you can't break the rules the Mafia's corrupt
on your wiseguy head'll come the leaded zincs.
Pretty soon you'll be sleeping with the fishes
on the bottom of the river in a coat of cement,
when joining the Mafia kiss away all those wishes
for honor among thieves ain't a great compliment.
Once you're in it you are in it for life,
a pact made with your blood as a seal,
they'll slaughter your family and your wife,
for no one is exempt from the mafioso kill!
One quarter down and three to go! Whew! What an incredibly satisfying whirlwind it has been, with two socials under our belt, a number of donations distributed by our amazing Foundation, and one community service project completed thus far, we are definitely off to a great start and I truly hope that you are appreciating life in Rotary as much as I am!
Behind the scenes we have a great deal of work being done on several projects to promote Rotary and serve the community. A heart-felt thank you to Zane Smith, Grants Chair for taking on the task of drafting a Group 2 (Bakersfield clubs) Public Image Grant. With this $1,000 grant if awarded, a We are Rotary public service announcement will be made focusing on the great work done by Bakersfield Rotary Clubs and will include a call to action for others to join Rotary!
In addition to this grant project, “Covey Cottages,” the tiny homes veteran village, is one step closer to coming to fruition. For those that do not already know, Group 2 Rotary Clubs and others have participated in a District Designated Grant project to build the community house at the village.
Looking ahead, in October, we are gearing up for the holiday season with our Fall Social at the McCalley’s on October 25, 2019 6-9pm, Trunk or Treat and fining for thanksgiving baskets! Be ready to open your hearts and wallets to ensure we can deliver on our annual promise for a family meal for the residents of North Bakersfield! Thank you for your continued service and friendships! You are appreciated!
"Hats have been getting more and more elaborate each year. People are buying them online. The fascinator, after the wedding of the prince (William), that got more popular" said Linda Pounds, event co-chairwoman. This year, North Rotary's traditional Dinner at the Derby will be held on April 12th, 2019. "The Rotarians are great at getting sponsorships for us. They have been amazing for us" Linda continues. Youth Connection is a not-for-profit organization supporting at-risk children in the 6- to 13-year-old age group."We connect at-risk kids with various services, the gap kids who don't get help anywhere else to help prevent them from getting into the system." Pounds said services range from after-school activities and one-on-one tutoring to covering athletic team fees or sports equipment. More details to follow.
[from an article published on April 16. 2014 in The Bakersfield Californian. 2019's event scheduled for April 12th]
Reserve your room at the conference hotel by SEPTEMBER 10th to get the special convention rate of $99 per night.
- Human trafficking is a criminal enterprise active in our district. You as an individual, your club, and our District can bring together organizations and local governments to stop human trafficking. Rotary is prepared to take on this challenge, so join us and learn what you can do.
- Can we successfully wage peace? Find out from someone who is literally on the front line. Hear how we can progress towards peace and be a key participant in moving this Rotary Focus Area forward.
- Rotarians around the world are steadfastly united in the effort to eradicate polio. Join us at the conference and together we’ll raise a glass at Temblor Brewing Company toward the elimination of this deadly disease. We are not done eradicating this horrible disease and we won’t rest until we are done.
- Take a very short, fun walk and have a pajama party with DG Sandi. Earn some pastries, coffee, and share a fun morning with your fellow Rotarians.
- Get “In the Mood to Inspire” at the Rotary Foundation Gala with an al fresco dinner and dance to the big band sound of Foster Campbell and Friends.
- Project exposition and vendor fair.
- Concurrent New Generations Conference.
- Fun! Friends! Fellowship!