Murrieta Rotary Seeks Hero Nominations From Community

For the fifth consecutive year, the Rotary Club of Murrieta is inviting nominations of “heroes” who will be honored during the 2020 Murrieta Field of Honor, November 7 through 14.

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Patsy Orr Named 2019-20 Murrieta Rotarian of the Year

The Rotary Club of Murrieta named Patsy Orr as its 2019-20 Rotarian of the Year, the highest honor the club bestows for service above self. As 2019-20 President Jacqui Dobens noted “Patsy was always ready to step up and help.”

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Vocational Training Scholarships Offered

The Rotary Scholars Program for 2020 is open to those pursuing vocational training in various forms. Offered through the Rotary Club of Murrieta Foundation, the $500 to $1,000 scholarships are open to Murrieta residents who have graduated from high school in recent years.

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2020-21 Murrieta Rotary Officers, Directors to Take Office

Lou Ellen Ficke will take office July 1 to serve as President of the Rotary Club of Murrieta for the 2020/21 Rotary year, succeeding Jacqui Dobens.

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Ad Hoc Group Manufacturing Face Shields for Medical, Other Workers

An informal, or ad hoc, group of Southwest Riverside citizens has banded together to provide a growing number of face shields for health care workers and others. The demand is growing as more businesses open and schools plan for the coming year.

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Murrieta Rotary Cancels Four-Way Speech Contest

Citing the current COVID-19 virus concerns including school closings, the Rotary Club of Murrieta has canceled its Four-Way Speech Contest for 2020. It was original scheduled for Wednesday April 8, 2020 and was open to high school–age students living in the local area.

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