02/27/2026
Today at Rotary, we had the pleasure of celebrating Jay Holmes’ birthday 🎉🎂 and welcoming a special guest speaker, Chelsea Herrera, AVID Teacher at East Union High School, who was joined by two of her students 👩🏫👩🎓👨🎓.
Chelsea shared valuable insights about the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program 🎓 and how it supports students in preparing for college and career success.
Hearing directly from students about their experiences made the presentation especially meaningful ❤️ and highlighted the real impact AVID is having on our local youth.
Programs like AVID help equip students with the skills, confidence, and support systems needed to pursue higher education 📚 and expand their future opportunities 🚀. It was inspiring to see firsthand how these students are preparing for bright futures 🌟.
A special thank you as well to the wonderful staff at Parkwest Casino Manteca and Ernie's Food & Spirits for the excellent service and delicious food 🍽️👏 — we truly appreciate it.
Thank you to Chelsea and her students for sharing their stories and for the incredible work being done to support the next generation in our community 🙌.