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PR CONTACT: Tamara Mims
Tel: 831-649-0908
Email: tamara@foursisters.com


2007-2008 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
WILFRED J. WILKINSON TO SPEAK ON AUGUST 15, 2007
Tickets Are Still Available for the First Luncheon
to Feature a Sitting Rotary International President on the Monterey Peninsula

MONTEREY, Calif. August 6, 2007— Tickets are still available to hear the 2007-2008 Rotary International President, Wilfred J. Wilkinson speak on August 15, 2007. The Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific and Carmel Valley are jointly sponsoring the luncheon held at Rancho Canada at 12:00 noon. Reservations are required in advance by calling 831-277-4388. The engagement is open to the public and costs $30 per person.

For the first time, a sitting Rotary International President will address 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 in the Rotary International organization.

Press Conference
A press conference will be held immediately following the luncheon at 1:30 p.m., on August 15, 2007 in the large ballroom at Rancho Canada.

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. There are over 20 Rotary clubs in Monterey County with 750 members total.

About Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific
The Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific, voted Club of the Year for the 2005-2006 year, is a hands-on club with an enthusiastic membership dedicated to helping the local community, including their recent outreach for the Food Bank for Monterey County. If you would like to be invited to a meeting, please call 831-320-9774. 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 831-659-2779.