Stories

RI President 01-16-2019

Rotarians enjoyed meeting the Rotary International (RI) President Mark Maloney (center). (L-R) Don Weeks, Eric Ramos. Steve Abbott, and George Archibold.

Rotarian Steve Achard answers “Ben and Me” questions in a 3rd grade class.

As a Gold Sponsor, Rotarians attended FUHS District’s Student of the Month event. Congratulations to this month’s hard-working recipients: Daniela Guzman, Sophia Wallace, Zuri Trinidad, and Julian Chenier.

Santa arrives at the Purple Foxes Christmas Party where our club provided cupcakes and pies.

Rotarian Sandy Maruca (lower right) brings her mother, Audrey, to the Regency offsite to listen to the Madrigals.

Rotarians enjoy the holidays at Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard!

Rotarians Sandy Maruca, Karen Utley, and Paula Shilts directed the holiday traffic.

At the North Coast Church, Emma Mings (left) smiles as her teacher Alana Milton discusses Emma’s achievements. Rotarian Don Weeks was in attendance.

Jerri Patchett, standing with Rotarian Chuck Ibold, presented the proposed Fallbrook Public Utility District Fee.

Rotarians Erica Williams and Karen Utley confirm the Turkey Trot routes just prior to the race.

Nick Beye and George Archibold had a lively dinner discussion.

Standing with Rotary President Steve Abbott, California State Assemblywoman Marie Waldron (left) presented information about her work as the Assembly Republican Leader.

Pastor Greg Coppock (pictured right) presents Students of the Month awards. Rotarians Steve Achard, Paul Schilts and Don Weeks represented Fallbrook Village Rotary, a Gold Sponsor.

Bird’s Eye Aerial Drones Co-Founder Sheri Painter and Palomar Intern Max Fonden smile with Rotary President Steve Abbott.

NAF Andrea Tatayon (center) had the following Rotarians as party helpers : Steve, Bindy, & Ally Abbott; Don Weeks and Paula Shilts.

Rotary President Steve Abbott stands proudly with his cake. He is ready to blow out those candles!

Governor's Visit 10-08-19

Rotarian Don Weeks receives the Rotary Superhero award from District Governor Marta Knight (right).

In this photo take by Rotarian Sandy Maruca, Rotarian Edith Sammouillet (upper right) spends with family who received a new home.

Rotary President Steve Abbott (center) stands with Former Rotarian Sarah Lypps and Coach Chava.

Posing with Rotary President Steve Abbott, Vince Ross (left) spoke about the Fallbrook Community Benefit Program.

Introducing New Rotarian Tom Stuver!

Rotarian Karen Utley shakes the hand of our newest member!

After her presentation, recently-inducted Rotarian Paula Shilts smiles with Karen Utley.

New Member 08-27-2019

Introducing New Rotarian Allison Abbott!

New member Allison Abbott (left) proudly stands with the Fallbrook Village Rotary President.

Del Mar Races 08-24-2019

Rotary President Steven Abbott (right) enjoys the races with Rotarians Allison Abbott, and John Crawford with Debbie Crawford

Rotarians Karen Utley and Steve Abbott handle meeting preparation while today's speaker Vinny Disanza, Senior Residential Appraiser (SRA), reviews his upcoming presentation.

Rotarian Gordon Stone ran the meeting today and poses with Mary Lou Macilvaine Ph.D.

Family Readiness Officer (FRO) Toni Ramirez (center) prepared for the party with Rotarians Don Weeks and Steve Achard. Photo taken by Rotarian Edith Sammouilet.

Please Support Miss Fallbrook Vanessa Hernandez and her team working on this worthy cause. Click on this story for more information to support their efforts.

Rotarians visited the Library's Reception to see the "Pet Portraits" that will be on Display until early September 2019.

Crime Prevention Specialist Jake Kruger (left) poses with Rotary President Steve Abbott after the San Diego Sheriff presentation.

Fallbrook Village Rotary Wins the Gold!

Governor Mel Gallegos announced that Fallbrook Village Rotary won three awards: Rotary Citation with Gold Citation, The Rotary Foundation (TRF) banner and Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY).

Outgoing President Karen Utley announces that Marie Wade is Rotarian of the Year!

Steve and his wife, Allison, are proudly wearing airline steward uniforms during Karen's demotion. All Rotarians enjoy the spoof that includes Karen's profession as an air traffic controller.

Rotarians enjoyed a good laugh with Andrew Norelli. President Karen Utley poses with him in front of the Rotary Banner.

New Rotarian Paula Shilts!

Rotary President Karen Utley provides new Rotarian Paula Shilts with her membership certificate.

Dave Jones Sales Strategist 06-04-2019

Sales Strategist Dave Jones from DJL Sales Solutions shakes hands with Rotary President Karen Utley.

A blue ribbon winner and Miss Fallbrook/Teen and Court Members are pictured here with a prize-winning goat at the Youth Fair.

On May 18, 2019, the AG Boosters held the Youth Fair at Fallbrook High showing a variety of animals (pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits). There was also a plant sale!

President-Elect poses with Storm General Manager Raj Narayanan.

Battery Recycling 05-06-19

Rotarian Don Weeks supports the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance by picking up the old batteries at Major Market for recycling.

Fallbrook Village Rotarians Gordon Stone and Chuck Ibold set up their Tug-of-War sign on the 50-yard line. Photographs by Rotarian Don Weeks.

As a Gold Sponsor, Fallbrook Village Rotarians Steve Archard, Gordon Stone and Don Weeks attended this high school event. Pastor Greg Coppock (pictured right) presents the awards to Hannah Diverde, Katelin Hutzler, Caleb Marroquin and Isai Soto.

Paula and Melinda display their work gloves with Rotary President Karen Utley at the BBQ. Fallbrook Village Rotarians and 2019 Miss Fallbrook/Teen Scholarship Courts supported the Rally for Children's Arts in the Park.

Rotarians Gordon Stone and John Crawford helped read "Now and Ben" book with Rotarian Organizer Steve Achard

The Easter Bunny enjoys the company of Miss Fallbrook Vanessa Hernandez, 1st Princess Yvonne Damian, 2nd Princess Lupita Hernandez, Miss Teen Fallbrook Stephanie Puerta, 1st Princess Madi Golden and 2nd Princess Veronica Romero at the Spring Hop.

Appreciation Certificate Presentation Photo - Pictured Left to right : Sergeant Major Travis, Rotarian Chuck Ibold, Rotarian Edith Samouillet, Rotary President Karen Utley, and Brigadier General Sklenka

CLB13 DRC Toni Ramirez (left) Rotary President Karen Utley (center) and Foundation President Gordon Stone (right) helped out bringing 100 cupcakes for the cake dance at the CLB13 Eggstravaganza at Camp Pendleton.

Rotary President Karen Utley awards President Elect Steve Abbott his 5th Paul Harris Award.

Occupied Berlin 04-09-19

Rotary President Karen Utley and Roger Liles, author of The Berlin Tunnel.

Rotary President Karen Utley presents a Certificate of Appreciation to the 2018 Miss Fallbrook Samantha Burke.

(Pictured left to right) Rotarian Kathye Rietkerk, Contestant Raelynn Holmes, her father Marlon Holmes, Rotary President Karen Utley and Rotarian Chuck Ibold.

Miss Fallbrook: Vanessa Hernandez
1st Princess: Yvonne Damian
2nd Princess: Lupita Hernandez

Miss Teen Fallbrook: Stephanie Puerta
1st Princess: Madi Golden
2nd Princess: Veronica Romero

Robert Freaney (right) presented information on the Fallbrook Music Society.

Miss Fallbrook/Teen Dress Rehearsal

Participants practice their steps for the main event. Sherri Trombetti (not pictured) manages the pageant.

Functional Medicine Specialists Cambria Demarco Perry MSN, ACNP-BC, IFM Practitioner and Mike Perry Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach pose with Rotary President Karen Utley.

The “Now & Ben” Book event, managed by Steve Achard, occurred March 04 through March 08, 2019. Rotarians Gordon Stone (left) and Steve Achard (right) pose with the third grade students.

The Fallbrook Village Rotary is one of the sponsors of this high school event. Congratulations to Katie Kehl, Freedom House; Tiane Maestas, Honor House; Brian Medina, Spirit House; and Siyahn Hakeem, Ivy HS

District Conference 03-01-19

1st Row: District 5340 Governor Elect Marta Knight 2nd Row: Fallbrook Village Rotary President Karen Utley, El Centro Rotary President Kathy Ball, Asst. District Governor Devon Richardson, and Fallbrook Rotary President Connie Fish

Left to Right: Deployment Readiness Coordinator Toni Ramirez, CLB-13 Lt. Colonel Brian Hatfield and his wife Robin Hatfield, Rotarian Chuck Ibold, Rotary President Karen Utley and Rotarian Don Weeks.

Cabrillo Hospice’s Dan Williams (left) and David Spencer (right) pose with President Karen Utley after the presentation.

Pageant Fundraiser Rehearsal 02-24-2019

Rotary George Archibold gives the 2018 Miss Fallbrook and Miss Teen Fallbrook participants sponsor ideas.

Miss Fallbrook & Miss Teen Fallbrook Scholarship Pageant participants enjoyed the Sundowner Event. Sponsors were Fallbrook Village Rotary, Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, and George Plumbing & HVAC.

Fallbrook Land Conservancy 02-19-19

Executive Director Karla Standridge (right) provided a Fallbrook Land Conservancy (FLC) update with hiking maps. President Karen Utley presented a $2200 donation from Rotary's Turkey Trot to the Chairman Susan Liebes (left) and the Executive Director. Rotarian Erica Williams (not pictured) managed the successful Turkey Trot last November.

4-Way Speech Contest 02-12-19

First Place Winner Raelynn Holmes

President Karen Utley congratulations the $100.00 First Place Winner.

New Rotarian Chuck Ibold receives his certificate from President Karen Utley.

President Karen Utley poses with Guest Speaker Principal Dr. Narciso Iglesias.

Rotarian Erica Williams (left) presents a $2200 check to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary President Janet Lucore (center). This Fallbrook Village Rotary donation is part of the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot proceeds. Also Pictured: President Karen Utley (left)

Gloria Favela Rocha 02-05-19

The Fallbrook Village Rotary was excited to have a visitor from a local San Diego County club. Pictured Left to Right: President Karen Utley, Route 78 Rotary Club's Gloria Favela Rocha, and Gordon Stone

Miss Fallbrook Scholarship Interviews Skills Class 02-02-19

Miss Fallbrook & Teen contestants were at the mock interviews Saturday in the class organized by Rotary’s Sherri Trombetta.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Miss Fallbrook (@missfallbrook) on Feb 3, 2019 at 2:04pm PST

2018 Miss Fallbrook and Miss Teen Fallbrook!

Learn more about the 2019 Scholarship Pageant.

President Karen Utley presents a speaker’s gift to Andra Watkins. Andra spoke to Rotary about her books.

Offsite Meeting / Four Club Social 01-24-19

District Governor Executives and four Rotary Clubs came together at the Pala Mesa Resort.

From Left to Right: Valley Center Rotary President Greg Carlson, Fallbrook Village Rotary President Karen Utley, Fallbrook Rotary President Connie Fish, Rotary District 5340 Governor Elect Marta Knight, Bonsall Rotary President Tom Kennedy, and Assistant District 5340 Governor Devon Richardson.

Remembering Sharon Mullin

Sharon Mullin, Fallbrook Village Rotary 1996 - 2016

President Karen Utley poses with Rotary speaker Mariah Gillespie

Remembering Pete Bardeen 01-12-2019

Fallbrook Village Rotary President 1994-1995

This month's recipients were Maira Munoz, Faith Stehle, Jake McBroom, and German Marrufo.

Pictured from left to right: Rotarian Gordon Stone, Director/Lead Teacher Rachael Smith, Treasurer Tina Langham-Smith, Rotarian Karen Utley, and Parent Shelby Clark with Georgia Clark.

Palomar College Education Center 01-07-19

Rotary President congratulates Director Ryan Williams on his excellent presentation.

Adopt a Family 12-18-18

Rotarians Gordon & Melinda Stone, Karen Utley, and Sherri Trombetta with the help of Miss Fallbrook Princess Roxy bring the Martinez family toys.

Christmas Party at VIntana 12-16-18

Rotarians enjoyed the Ventana Restaurant for Christmas

The Madrigals sing for the Rotarians.

Purple Fox Christmas Party 12-7-18

HO HO HO! Santa posed with some of our Miss/Teen Fallbrook Scholarship winners at the Purple Foxes Christmas Party. Jayden painted faces and fun was had by all.

Kathy, Santa, Jayden & Roxy

From left to right: Haley Flores, Freedom House; Vanessa Hernandez, Spirit House; Stacia Stotts, Honor House; Joana Lopez, Oasis High School

These remarkable Students of the Month were honored at the North Coast Church Thursday morning. They truly bring hope and courage to our community and our country.

For more information on each student click on "Read more..."

From left to right: Kristin Rigsbee, Morgan Cadmus, Linda Prager, Karen Utley

Kristin Rigsbee spoke to our Club about the duties and responsibilities of Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Kristin and Linda have been serving San Diego County for a combined 38 years. They shared a lot of great information about what is required of Long Term Care facilities and how to care for your senior relative that may need help.

Kristin can be reached at http://kristin.rigsbee@sdcounty.ca.gov or you can visit http://www.livewellsd.org/

Rotary's Entry in the Fallbrook Christmas Parade

Miss Teen Fallbrook Scholarship winners ride in style.

Regency Fallbrook Celebrates 15 Years

On November 19th our own Morgan Cadmus, Executive Director of Regency Fallbrook Assisted Living, cut the ribbon in a Chamber of Commerce celebration for the Regency's 15 year anniversary. Some of our Princesses attended too.

Congratulation's Regency (and Morgan) on your lasting success serving the Fallbrook Community.

For more information on Regency go to http://www.regency-pacific.com/senior-living/ca/fallbrook/regency-fallbrook/

Turkey Trot Highlights 11-22-18

Thank you to everyone for all your help & participation in the Turkey Trot. You braved the terrible weather (in the morning) and went above & beyond the call of duty.

Here are some highlights:

The Turkeys were out in droves (Club President Karen Utley & President Elect Steve Abbott).