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was established in 1974 with a provisional board. On May 5, 1975, this new club was admitted to Rotary International. Today our club has grown to be the largest in the area.

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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Temecula website. Please be sure to view the information about our many local and international service projects and enjoy some pictures of recent and upcoming civic and humanitarian activities. Our Club is comprised of over 125 local business professionals that are dedicated to fulfilling Rotary’s motto of "Service Above Self" and to upholding the high ethical standards in their businesses and professions for which Rotarians are known. We work hard and play hard in the interest of service and fellowship. If you are not already a member, you are invited to explore Rotary membership in our club. Do you want to be an active part of a worldwide humanitarian service organization? Can you offer your time, talent, and treasure to support many worthy causes? If so, click on “Contact Us” and let us know of your interest to be invited to a meeting. We meet on Wednesdays at noon at Wilson Creek Winery and strive to have a fun-filled and informative program each week. Yours in Rotary service, Steve Yager, Club President

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library BERLIN Benefit Concert Print E-mail
Monday, 05 July 2010 09:12
Please join us on September 18, 2010 for a benefit concert celebrating the local Imagination Library program benefiting the children of Temecula. The benefit concert will be held at Wiens Family Cellars with headliner Berlin taking the stage, who are best known for their international hit "Take My Breath Away" (from the movie Top Gun) in 1986. Richard Blade will be opening the event with his Flashback 80’s Show.
The Imagination Library is a program targeted at providing books monthly to children age 0-5. The program was started by entertainer Dolly Parton in her home State of Tennessee and has now been replicated in over 48 states, Canada and Great Britain. The Rotary Club of Temecula is the sponsor for the Imagination Library in Temecula. 
 
Since March of 2009 more than 500 children receive books each month, delivered to their home at no cost to the family. Our goal is to register each and every child from birth to five years of age in Temecula. Each child receives a pre-selected, age-appropriate, book each month free of charge. Registered children have the potential of completing the program with their own library of up to 60 books. Children are registered in the program without regard to family income. The Imagination Library seeks to give every child the best prospects for academic and lifelong learning.
 
The price for one book a month for each child is $28.00 per year, which includes price of postage. There are many more eligible children in Temecula and the Rotary Club of Temecula wants to make sure that all children are allowed to receive this gift. We need your support to keep this program alive and on-going; we hope you will choice to participate in our upcoming benefit concert on September 18th. Your tax-deductible donation to the Rotary Club Foundation-Imagination Library would secure the continuation of this program.  
 
Your support will allow thousands of books to be delivered right to children’s doorsteps and help prepare them for the next step in their lives –school. Quality education is the key to all success and improvement in any field of endeavor, and reading is the key to successful learning. 
 
It is with great pleasure the Rotary Club of Temecula continues its partnership with the Imagination Library. We are delighted to participate in this wonderful early childhood reading program that assists in preparing children for the years ahead. We hope you will be able to join us at our benefit concert.
 
 
For more information please contact:
Karie Reuther
Rotary Club of Temecula Imagination Library Board
951-378-8814
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July 21st Meeting Notes Print E-mail
Thursday, 22 July 2010 11:52
Karie Reuther announced that most of the seats in the VIP section for the Berlin benefit concert are sold. We still have lots of other tickets available so please continue to talk to your friends and acquaintances about this fundraising event. For more information on the concert, please contact Karie Reuther, Rotary Club of Temecula Imagination Library Board 951-378-8814 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Bruce Cripe gave us a reminder about The Salvation Army and JC Penney’s Child Spree on Saturday July 31st. Volunteers requesting further information can contact Darren Trimmer at 951-677-1324 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Please Note that the Hemet Sunset Rotary Club is changing the day it meets from Wed. to Mon, effective August 16.  The time and location will remain the same:  5:30 PM at the Fingerprints Youth Museum, 123 So. Carmalita Ave, Hemet, CA. For further Information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 
Cathy Kowalski from the New Generations Rotary Club announced they will hold their first fundraiser on August 20th at the Cal Oaks Bowling center. They are planning a “beer pong” tournament and participants will also have open bowling. They are asking for help with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for the tournament as well as raffle prizes. If you can help, contact Cathy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Adam Ruiz This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  .
Paul Harris +4 was presented to Jon Lieberg by Bob Brown, Congratulations Jon!
We had an emotional send off for Bette Endresen who is moving to Washington. Bette shared a few words about her new home and invited everyone to visit her – after January when they complete renovations!
Birthday’s, anniversaries and special events were recognized by Bob Brown, Carol Popejoy, John Dubots, Jim Peterson and Jennifer Thompson.
Gerry Wilson gave his craft talk for our program, entertaining us with his life story and how he moved his family from Minnesota to California; eventually settling in Temecula. Their unlikely entry into the wine making business has turned out to be a success, just as everything he has undertaken. Gerry’s wife Rosie shared some other stories as well, giving us great insights into their family.
The “wheel” was officially retired and a brand new deck of cards came out for our drawing. It was won by none other than legendary Rotarian Leif Houkom – he didn’t pull the joker however but won $25.
Your new board of directors held their first board meeting directly after the meeting at 2pm in the dining room. These meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month and any interested member is welcomed to attend.
 
Club Meeting July 14th Print E-mail
Wednesday, 14 July 2010 18:27

There were a lot of important announcements this week:

Steve and Vickie Wallace are planning a family bike ride to raise Rotary and Polio eradication awareness and to raise funds for The Rotary Foundation for Polio Plus. Please check out the District Website for more information www.rotary5330.org.

The Salvation Army and JC Penney are sponsoring Child Spree on Saturday July 31st. Volunteers are needed to serve a chaperones and security for the children while they shop for school clothes and supplies. Rotary clubs throughout the area participate in this great event in a big way. Please contact Darren Trimmer at 951-677-1324 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

A Crisis Communication Workshop will be presented by RKR Marketing and facilitated by Rotarian Darcy Burke on July 16 from 11am to 1pm at the Rancho California Water District. The Workshop is free of charge and open to anyone interested in the two-way exchange of information about threats to your business including slander, copyright infringement, natural disasters, and health and safety issues. RSVP to Michele at 951-694-4400 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Anyone who has signed up for the Day at the Races and has not yet paid – the price goes up on 7/21 so please see Susie to make your payment or pay thru the website. Karen Schneider is organizing the trip so if you have any questions please contact her.

The International Committee will meet this Friday 7/16 at TGI Friday’s in Temecula from 11:30am to 1:00pm. This will be an informative meeting for anyone interested in working with the committee or just learning about what they do. Contact Alyson Drago for more information.

Ed Prieboy announced he’s bring a very special guest next Wednesday who many of you know; Bette Endresen. Bette is moving out of the area so we’d like to give her a Rotary style farewell. Please spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested in attending to say goodbye to this very lovely lady. Cards, gifts and flowers are appropriate if you feel moved to do so.

The first meeting of your new Rotary board will meet next Wednesday at 2pm after our regular meeting in the banquet room. The meeting is open to all members, and is on the list of requirements for red badgers to get their blue badge.

Kim Kelliher will be hosting a bon voyage for our exchange student Pierre Stevens on Sunday 7/18, 3pm at her home. Pierre leaves to return to Belgium on Tuesday and will not get a chance to attend one last meeting. If you got to know Pierre this year he’d love to see you again, if you didn’t get to know him, there’s still one more chance. If you’d like to attend please contact Kim at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

Our program was presented by Kent Demuth about the new and improved features of our club website. Kent stressed that we really want club members to submit content by submitting an article, adding your non-profit events to the calendar, or by emailing Kent. We now also have PayPal available to pay for events or donate on the website. You do not have to have a PayPal account to use this service, just a credit card. Finally, President Steve agreed that anyone who goes to the website and uploads a photo of themselves will be eligible for a make-up. Please notify Secretary Barbara Rubin so you’ll get credit.

We have not completely retired the “wheel” for the drawings but President Steve promises that next week he’ll have the deck of cards. $25 was won by a guest of Karie Reuther.

Submitted by Barbara Rubin

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Club Meeting July 7th Print E-mail
Thursday, 08 July 2010 07:47

Congratulations to President Steve on successfully completing his first meeting as our new leader!  Steve’s first official act was to present past President Jeanne with a lovely bouquet of flowers from the club as a thank-you for her service and to wish her well on her upcoming adventure. Jeanne thinks the flowers will look great in her new RV!

Two new members were inducted by past President Dave Thompson.  We welcome Sandy Villella of Temecula Valley Drywall, sponsored by Ed Prieboy and Tom Love of Love Engineering sponsored by Dave Thompson.
 
Karie Reuther, Bernie Bramante and David Neault spoke about our upcoming fundraiser: September 18, 2010, a benefit concert celebrating the local Imagination Library program benefiting the children of Temecula. The benefit concert will be held at Wiens Family Cellars with headliner BERLIN. If you would like more information on the Imagination Library, or tickets for the concert please contact:
 
Karie Reuther
Rotary Club of Temecula Imagination Library Board
951-378-8814
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Tickets can be purchased from our website(click here) or from Karie directly, please make sure to purchase thru the club so we get credit for the sale.
 
The program was a great report from President Steve on his recent trip to the RI Convention in Montreal. One highlight of his presentation was the description and photo’s of the replica of Oduworo Village in Uganda which was done by our district. The exhibit brought great attention to this project.
 
Past President Jeanne presented President Steve with a plaque to place at Wilson Creek showing our meeting day and time.

 

Finally, President Steve announced he’s retiring the wheel used for the weekly raffle and bringing back the cards. Bill Kaffer won the drawing but didn’t win the big money, so the pot is building. Make sure to get your raffle tickets next week!
 
Submitted by Barbara Rubin

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