Stories

Assistant Governor Jim Mendelson smiles with Area 15 Club Presidents.

Cindy Gobrecht and Martiza Gonzales created military posters.

THANK YOU Regency, Grand Tradition and Ultragraphix for sponsoring! Event Check-In starts at 7:00 a.m.

The Contreras family stood proudly beside their son, a Student of the Month (SOM). 

Program Manager Ron Stark explained that changing a person’s environment shapes behavior.

Executive Director/Preserve Manager Karla Sandridge discussed the green spaces managed by the Fallbrook Land Conservancy (FLC).

Chief Executive Officer Lila MacDonald provided an update on the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce activities.

Rotarians join Regency’s Ice Cream Event to entertain the residents.

In this first slide, Outreach & Development Officer Theresa Geracitano discussed the Foundation for Senior Care’s Mission.

Three Rotarians attended the District 5340-Membership Workshop to see what they could do for their potential members. 

Three Fallbrook High School Students Win Fallbrook Village Rotary Scholarships

Using cell phones with Zoom, Rotarians battled their wits at Game Night!

Rotarian Gordon Stone shows the Associate Student Body (ASB) scholarship funds for delivery to Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS).

Our first Zoom speaker during the Quarantine, Melody Vazquez, talked about the YAC.

Rotarians support the Regency Assisted Living Mother’s Day Parade.

Rotarians enjoy another Thursday night social on Zoom.

Jacqueline Alvarez, a FHS SOM, told the audience about her plans to be a Psychologist. 

Jennifer Gamez (Third Place),  Simona Pedro (Second Place), and  Lianna Arnold (First Place) display speech certificates with President Steve Abbott.

San Diego County Treasurer Dan McAllister and Rotary President Steve Abbott pose for a photo after the treasurer’s presentation.

Miss Fallbrook/Miss Teen Fallbrook contestants introduce themselves at the event hosted by our Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce. Rotarian Marie Wade, owner of George’s Plumbing, provided her new offices as a venue.

Pastor Coppock presents the students wearing their medals:  (L-R) Stefanie Puerta (FHS), Taylor Evans (Oasis), Alan Lopez (FHS) and Kate Calhoun (FHS)

Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of San Diego Volunteer Doris Shapiro (right) told Rotarians about her organization’s onsite trauma support during emergencies. 

Rotarian Gordon Stone hands a $500 donation to Vice President of Sponsorships Bryce Koleszar,

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

New Rotarian Paula Shilts!

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

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.

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.

(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

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.

First Place Winner Raelynn Holmes

President Karen Utley congratulations the $100.00 First Place Winner.

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)

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

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

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.