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Members of Old Town Temecula, including our incomi Members of Old Town Temecula, including our incoming President Jennifer Smith, are here at the Rotary International Convention in Calgary, representing the club and Rotary District 5330! #yahoo
Our International Service Chair @carissagerry rece Our International Service Chair @carissagerry recently visited the nonprofit Face of Justice (@faceofjustice_cr ) in Costa Rica to deliver donations of clothing we collected with the Rotary Club of French Valley. Carissa was also able to visit Face of Justice’s recently opened safe house that cares for nearly 20 teenage girls rescued from sex trafficking. Our club’s donation to the cause covered the cost of sod for the multi-acre property. Face of Justice is a nonprofit organization operated by paid staff and self-supporting volunteers. The organization’s vision is to serve to defend, shelter, empower and love survivors of human trafficking & sexual exploitation and the men, women and children working in prostitution in Central America through Intervention, Prevention & Restoration. We are proud to support Face of Justice and look forward to continuing to work together!
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📅 SAVE THE DATE! @warfightermade is coming to O 📅 SAVE THE DATE! @warfightermade is coming to Old Town Temecula Rotary! At our next club meeting, we’re honored to welcome Warfighter Made — a local Temecula nonprofit that empowers Veterans through adrenaline therapy, peer support, and purpose-driven projects. From adapting high-performance vehicles to hosting off-road adventures, their mission is bold, raw, and deeply impactful. 🎤 Come hear their story, see the impact, and get inspired. 📅 Wednesday, June 25, 2025 🕘 6:00pm - 7:30pm 📍 Gambling Cowboy 42072 5th St (3rd Floor), Temecula, CA 92590 ✅ Guests Are Welcome, RSVP via DM 💥 Whether you're a Rotarian, a veteran advocate, or someone who believes in giving back, this is a meeting you don’t want to miss. Full Video here: https://youtu.be/2WbYt1WxXU4?si=vwVdBA0xxhwd6Wp3 #WarfighterMade #OldTownTemeculaRotary #VeteranSupport #ServiceAboveSelf #TemeculaValley #RotaryClub #Community #TemeculaEvents #SpeakerSpotlight @rotarydistrict5330
Yesterday we awarded one winner and two finalists Yesterday we awarded one winner and two finalists with scholarships from the Walter “Bill” Cary, Jr. Scholarship Fund. Congratulations to these deserving students! The Walter “Bill” Cary, Jr. Scholarship Fund was created by our club in honor of the late Bill Cary, Jr., whose legacy as a husband, father, business owner, and Philanthropist continues to positively impact the community. Bill was a long-time resident of Temecula and member of the Rotary Club of Old Town Temecula, known for his generosity and passion for helping others. Bill also served as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County.
We are so proud of our Great Oak High School Inter We are so proud of our Great Oak High School Interact Club for ending the school year strong with an impactful contribution to CJ’s Smile Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance and heartfelt gifts to families facing the tumultuous journey of childhood cancer. The Interactors set up a fundraiser and donation drive for the CJ’s Smile, purchasing supplies needed by the organization and donating the rest of the funds raised for future expenses. We are so proud of these young leaders and their hearts for service!
🫶There’s no greater joy than being of service 🫶There’s no greater joy than being of service, and today's community service project was one close to our hearts. Members of Old Town Temecula Rotary had the honor of completing a room makeover for two incredible students at @oakgrovecenter in Murrieta. Oak Grove is a nonprofit dedicated to helping at-risk and special needs youth achieve their full potential through education, mental health services, and a supportive community — and we’re so grateful to play a small part in supporting their mission.🤍 A HUGE thank you to our partners in paint, @vivifypainting, who generously jumped in as our paint sponsor to completely transform the space!😍 If you’d like to get involved in local community service projects like these, we invite you to join us! Send us a DM, and one of our Rotarians will be in touch. 💙 #ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryInAction #Temecula #CommunityService #RoomMakeover #OakGroveCenter #VivifyPainting #CommunityMatters #OldTownTemeculaRotary
We are excited to introduce our two newest members We are excited to introduce our two newest members, Madison Hausman and Matthew Ressler. Madison is currently studying for the exams required for admittance into medical school with the end goal of becoming a Doctor in an Emergency setting. She is passionate about helping those around her and inspiring youth. Matthew was first introduced to Rotary when he participated in RYLA as a student. Earlier this year, he then volunteered up at camp as a Discussion Group Leader. He is passionate about volunteering with youth, and in our greater community, where he has lived his whole life. Welcome to @rotaryinternational and to our Rotary family!
We had a great time at @rotarydistrict5330 Rotary We had a great time at @rotarydistrict5330 Rotary Day at Galway yesterday and enjoyed seeing all our friends throughout the District and celebrating all of the club and District accomplishments under Governor Judy’s leadership. We are proud to have won the District Governor Citation as well as the Inspiring Rotary Heroes Award for International Service. 💙💛 Yesterday we also had the opportunity to celebrate our amazing Interactors with an Epic Day of Service. Our @gohs.interact won the Gold Level Service Award in recognition of their dedication to Service Above Self this Rotary year! We honored each of the Board members with stoles for their upcoming graduation. The future is bright in the hands of these young leaders! Congrats to all on a phenomenal Rotary year!
This week we celebrated the Demotion Party of our This week we celebrated the Demotion Party of our beloved and revered 2024-25 President, aka King Kevin! Kevin will soon be embarking on a well-deserved vacation so we took the opportunity to celebrate and officially coronate him before his departure, and recognize all of the wonderful things our club accomplished under his reign/Presidential term. He was entertained with jokes from his Court Jesters and heard proclamations of gratitude from members of the club as well as the Great Oak Interact. Thank you, Kevin, for leading our club with your outstanding service and most excellent sense of humor. 👑
We are extremely proud of Interactor and community We are extremely proud of Interactor and community leader Vivi B. for winning one of the @temecularotary scholarships this week. Vivi is not only co-president of @gohs.interact , she was also one of the amazing @ryla5330 April camp Alumni this year. Vivi truly has a heart for giving back and we know she will go on to do great things. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors!
Congratulations to our friends in @temeculasunrise Congratulations to our friends in @temeculasunriserotary for a weekend of successful events, Run Through the Vineyards and Cycle Through the Vineyards. We had so much fun participating and loved being able to support your club!
On this Rotarians at Work Day, we were proud volun On this Rotarians at Work Day, we were proud volunteer alongside hundreds of members of the community to support the Menifee Better Together event and assist @habitat.inlandvalley with beautification efforts around the city. #RotariansAtWorkDay is an annual @rotaryinternational initiative for Rotary clubs to come together to engage in community service projects that make a local impact.
Our club is partnering with the Rotary Club of Fre Our club is partnering with the Rotary Club of French Valley for a clothing donation drive benefitting @faceofjustice_cr , a nonprofit organization that serves, defends, shelters, and empowers survivors of human trafficking & sexual exploitation in Costa Rica. An Amazon Wish List has been created for items that Face of Justice needs. Please help us support this worthwhile and noble cause by scanning the QR code, or visiting this direct link by May 6: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IFYQC28EA0XU/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
🌳Arbor Day dates back to 1872, when J. Sterling 🌳Arbor Day dates back to 1872, when J. Sterling Morton proposed a tree-planting holiday in Nebraska to encourage conservation and to beautify the land. That year, more than a MILLION trees were planted—and a movement was born. Now, Arbor Day is celebrated nationally on the last Friday in April. 🌱 To honor that legacy and continue the tradition of service, our Old Town Temecula Rotary Members joined forces with the City of Temecula’s Community Services Department, Public Works, and members of the Great Oak Interact Club to plant a tree and perserve others by spreading mulch at Harveston Community Park. This hands-on effort was part of Rotarians at Work Day—a chance to serve our community and invest in its future. 🙌Huge thank you to everyone who came out to lend a hand! #ArborDay #RotariansAtWork #PeopleOfAction #TemeculaRotary #GreatOakInteract #ServiceAboveSelf #TreePlanting #HarvestonPark #CommunityRoots #Temecula #HomeGrown
Our club had some great representation at @rotaryd Our club had some great representation at @rotarydistrict5330 District Assembly today! We enjoyed the insightful sessions and seeing our friends from around the District. We are excited to finish this Rotary year strong and #UnleashThePowerofRotary in DGE Nyron’s year!
Today’s our last day up at @ryla5330 April 2025 Today’s our last day up at @ryla5330 April 2025 camp. RYLA is near and dear to our club and we have several members here as both Discussion Group Leaders and staff, as well as friends from our neighboring Temecula Valley Rotary clubs! Special shout out to the representation we have here from @gohs.interact , too. Between the March and April camps, we sponsored 28 deserving high school juniors to attend RYLA this year. The theme is “Create Your Own Story” and we have truly been inspired by seeing this next generation of leaders develop their leadership skills and build connections with one another. We’re proud to continue to support RYLA as District 5330’s largest project - the impact it has is immeasurable and heartwarming! Until next time… #RYLAROCKS @ryla5330 @rotarydistrict5330
This weekend we commemorate the birthday of our de This weekend we commemorate the birthday of our dear President Kevin Willis and celebrate the countless ways he has inspired our club members, Interactors, and those within our community. He truly leads by example, always taking a hands-on approach in our service projects and modeling what “Service Above Self” truly means. He manages to do all of this with a smile and witty jokes to share. We are proud to have you as our President, Kevin, and to serve alongside you! Happy birthday, Prez!
🇺🇲Restoring Flags, 🫡Honoring Heroes. On 🇺🇲Restoring Flags, 🫡Honoring Heroes. On Saturday, our Rotary Club teamed up with the incredible student leaders of Rotary Interact for a hands-on Flag Repair Workshop at @coworkingconnection in Murrieta. Together, we inspected and repaired hundreds of American flags in preparation for the 17th Annual Murrieta Field of Honor — where over 2,025 flags will proudly fly in tribute to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders. A huge shoutout to our volunteers (young and young-at-heart) for rolling up their sleeves in service — and a very special THANK YOU to @chickfilamurrieta for fueling our crew with their delicious original chicken sandwiches! We’re proud to be part of a community that shows up, works hard, and always makes room for a little fun. Service. Leadership. Community. That’s what Rotary is all about. 💡 Did you know? We host Flag Repair Workshops every month and welcome community members of all ages to join us. Whether you’re a Rotarian, a student, or simply someone who wants to give back—we’d love to have you be part of the impact. #ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryInteract #MurrietaFieldOfHonor #FlagRepairWorkshop #CommunityStrong #RotaryInAction #PeopleOfAction
Last night reminded us why we do what we do. Watch Last night reminded us why we do what we do. Watching this RYLA highlight video and hearing directly from our young leaders, parents, and dedicated DGLs was nothing short of inspiring. The future is in good hands — and Rotary is proud to be a part of their journey. 💙 #RYLA #RotaryYouth #ServiceAboveSelf #RYLA5330 #OldTownTemeculaRotary Watch the whole video here: https://youtu.be/I4HkvEA_1kk?si=ovK0n-TjnidiISTc Carissa Gerry @carissagerry @jellybelly82 @coltontelford Jennifer Alvarez-Smith Judy Zulfiqar @1wheelss Dianne Rear Hoffman @kendddcarp Rotary District 5330 @rotarydistrict5330 @ryla5330 @kevinwillis9
It’s one of our favorite weekends of the year: M It’s one of our favorite weekends of the year: March 2025 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp! We have a great showing of club members as both Discussion Group Leaders and staff up at camp, and our club proudly sponsored a total of 28 deserving high school juniors to attend RYLA this year between the March and April camps. The theme this year is “Create Your Own Story” and it has been an incredible experience watching and encouraging the next generation of leaders develop their leadership skills and build connections with one another. This is the largest project put forth by District 5330 and we couldn’t be more honored to be a part of it and to show our support. @ryla5330 @rotarydistrict5330
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