Through PolioPlus, Rotary’s mostambitious program to date, Rotary hasplayed a leadership role with the WorldHealth Organization, the U.S. Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention,and UNICEF in bringing the world tothe brink of polio eradication. Rotary’sENDPOLIONOW campaign promotespublic awareness and fundraising forthe program. The Bill & MelindaGates Foundation has given Rotary$355 million in challenge grants tosupport PolioPlus, and has pledged upto $35 million per year more through2018 for the final push to eradicate thedisease worldwide.

Learn more and donate at www.endpolionow.org

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OUR EVENT CALENDAR

Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30amBREAKFAST MEETINGSEwing's on the Kern, Kernville

4th Monday, 10am to NoonKRV Senior CenterUSDA Commodities Distribution

Saturday, May 7, 10am to 4pmRiverside Park, Kernville17th Annual Car Show & Pet Parade

Sunday, June 5, 5:30 to 7:30pmLake Shore Lodge, Wofford HeightsFundraising LUAU, dinner, no host Tiki Bar, raffle, silent auction, prizes for best Hawaiian Shirt, Dress & Hat

GET TO KNOW USRotary Club of Kern River ValleyPO Box 2884, Lake Isabella, CA 93240

(760) 333-4561eworinkrv@gmail.comwww.Rotary KRV.orgFACEBOOK.com/groups/RotaryKRV/

THEROTARYEFFECT

Join us to take actionin communities, like yours,around the world.

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WE ARE ROTARYRotary brings together people like you —from all walks of life — who want to use theirexpertise for good. People whose sense ofresponsibility inspires them to give back to theircommunities. At Rotary, we connect for good —and form lifelong friendships in the process.

Together, we empower youth, improve health,promote peace, and advance our communitiesin all corners of the globe. With 1.2 millionmembers in 34,000 clubs worldwide, our globalcommunity’s impact has never been greater —and it continues to grow.

MAKE A DIFFERENCEBelonging to a Rotary club provides memberswith an opportunity to give back to theircommunities and to connect with like-mindedleaders and friends.

People join Rotary for many reasons, includingcommunity involvement, personal development,professional networking, and camaraderie.But perhaps the most important benefit isthe satisfaction you gain from making a realdifference in your community and in the world.

OUR CLUBOur club gives you an opportunity to join leadersto take action on important issues affecting ourcommunity, our nation, and the world. We alsohave a lot of fun — whether we’re socializing orworking together on service projects.

Members of our Rotary club connect at weeklybreakfast meetings and learn from business experts, political and civic leaders, and entrepreneurs,who help us stay informed on topics that are relevant to our community.

Our emphasis is on local Community Service projects and supporting local schools & graduating students.

During the harvest season, we organize gleaning of local potato fields to help feed the hungry.We work with CAPK.org and local groups to help feed local low income individuals and families.

My experience with our club has been trulyvaluable. I’ve made lifelong friends andimportant connections that have helped mesucceed in my business.— Paul Cromwell

OUR CURRENT PROJECTSOur club is committed to making a differencelocally. In response to an urgent need, we arefocused on projects that help eliminate hungerin our community. We pride ourselves on involving and assisting local students.

We partner with local organizations to maximizeour impact and expand our reach. By supportingthese organizations, we help ensure that men,women, and children in our neighborhoods haveaccess to the nutrition that they need.

GET INVOLVEDLearn how you can make a difference. For moreinformation about our projects and our upcomingevents, visit www.RotaryKRV.org andFACEBOOK.com/ROTARYKRVFOOD/FACEBOOK.com/KRVPotatoGleaning/FACEBOOK.com/groups/RotaryKRV/

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