COLTON COURIER We ekly
Januar y 11, 2 024
Vol 152 , NO. 03
Colton Rotar y Club Ushers in 2024 with New Vision and L e a d e r s h i p , I n c l u d i n g C o u n c i l m a n Jo h n E c h e v a r r i a
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By Manny Sandoval
he Rotary Club of Colton, a cornerstone of community service since its establishment on May 1, 1922, has announced its newly elected officers for 2024, marking over a century of steadfast commitment to local and international service.
Erlinda Armendariz takes the helm as President, joined by a team of dedicated Rotarians: City of Colton Councilmember John Echeverria as President-Elect, Rosa Dominguez as Secretary, Joselyn Gasca as Treasurer, and Bud Kahn, Dr. Charles, and Doug Bartlett as Directors. This dynamic group is set to lead the club starting July
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PHOTOS MANNY SANDOVAL AND ERLINDA ARMENDARIZ
Secretary Rosa Dominguez, President-Elect John Echevarria, and President Erlinda Armendarez are at the helm of the Rotary’s 2024 initiatives, vision, and leadership.
2024. Armendariz expressed pride in the club's long-standing tradition of supporting education and youth leadership. "Since 2005, we've provided dictionaries to over 1,500 third-grade students across Colton, Bloomington, Grand Terrace, and parts of Rialto and Fontana, alongside scholarships," she said. Armendariz highlighted the club's involvement in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), a program fostering leadership skills in Colton Unified School District students.
The Rotary Club's commitment to youth extends to various contests and pageants, with Armendariz noting, "In January, we host a speech contest for CJUSD high school students, focusing on the Rotary's
Four-Way Test, and in June and October, we organize Miss, Teen Miss, and Little Miss Colton pageants, awarding scholarships and representation opportunities."
Looking to the future, Armendariz emphasized the importance of expanding the club and welcoming new members. "New members are essential to achieving our Rotary's goals of providing community and international service," she remarked. The club encourages potential members to visit their Facebook page, "The Rotary Club of Colton," or contact the club directly to learn more about their activities and how to get involved. As the Rotary Club of Colton steps into Rotary, cont. next pg.
Rialto’s NSG Impact Distributes Over $500K in Social Ser vices Under Leader shi p of Pr ofessional Boxer Darious Har ris in 2023
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Professional Boxer and NSG CEO Darious Harris standing with two Chase Bank volunteers at the event.
By Manny Sandoval
n an unprecedented year of community service, Never Stop Grinding Impact (NSG), a renowned 501(c)(3) organization, has significantly bolstered the City of Rialto and its neighboring communities in 2023. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Darious Harris, NSG channeled over $500,000 back into these communities, marking their most success-
ful year to date.
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A Rialto Police Department officer reading “The 12 Days of Christmas” to two children at NSG’s holiday toy drive on December 20th, 2023.
"2023 was a year of profound impact and meaningful connections. We've reached out and touched the lives of nearly 7,000 families, providing not just resources but hope," said Darious Harris, reflecting on the organization's achievements. "Looking ahead, our vision for 2024 is not just to continue this trajectory but to surpass it, fostering even stronger community bonds."
NSG's tangible impact is seen in its substantial contributions, which include the distribution of over 175,000 pounds of fresh produce and essential food items. Their monthly food and diaper distributions at Ferguson Park have also become a cornerstone of community support; not just in Rialto, but even for residents as far as Joshua Tree. In just November and NSG cont. next pg.