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2007-2008 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT WILFRED J. WILKINSON TO SPEAK IN CARMEL VALLEY
First Luncheon with a Sitting Rotary International President on the Monterey Peninsula

MONTEREY, Calif. August 1, 2007— The 2007-2008 Rotary International President, Wilfred J. Wilkinson, will speak at Rancho Canada in Carmel Valley on August 15, 2007 at 12:00 noon. The luncheon is sponsored jointly by the Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific and Carmel Valley and reservations are required in advance by calling 800-977-1910. The engagement is open to the public and costs $30 per person.

This will be the first time a sitting Rotary International President has addressed an audience on the Monterey Peninsula. As the president of Rotary International, Wilkinson leads 1.2 million volunteers towards Rotary’s goal of world peace and understanding. For 42 years, Wilkinson has been a leader in Rotary International and is known throughout the world for his personal contributions of humanitarian service and goodwill. He has served virtually every position at the club, district and International level.

About Rotary International
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.

About Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific
The Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific is always looking for enthusiastic community members looking to make business contacts and expand their volunteer and community service, believing in service above self. The Club meets every Thursday at 5:15 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Seaside.

About Rotary Club of Carmel Valley
The Rotary Club of Carmel Valley is an active club consisting of local professionals. The club has both local and International community service projects in progress including Safe Blood Africa. They meet every Tuesday at 12:15 PM at Rancho Canada Golf Club in Carmel, California. For more information or to be invited to a meeting, please call President Jamison Kaufman at 659-2779.