Supporting Youth Projects
Palm Desert Rotary Club supports many youth activities in the whole of Coachella Valley. The club raises money from events such as the Pancake Breakfast to further these programs. Every year, the club sends the children off to special Rotary themed camps such as...
What is Angels of Service?
The Angels of Service program (founded in 2019) sponsored by the Palm Desert Rotary Club, is a community service initiative that provides food to the needy in the Coachella Valley. It was initiated during the Covid crisis to make sure deserving people receive what...
Club Events
Speaker: Sybil Ihrig
Topic: Our own member Sybil will talk about Acupuncture and Homeopathy
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Speaker: Michele McDonough
Topic: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert works to clear the path to a child’s biggest possible future by matching them with a caring mentor in a one-to-one friendship. “Bigs” help “Littles” ignite, empower and defend their potential by standing with them.
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Speaker: Jenna LeComte-Hinely, PhD
Topic: HARC (Health Assessment and Research for Communities) is a non-profit organization based in Palm Desert, California, dedicated to improving community health and well-being
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Topic: "Nip, Natter and Nosh" with Palm Desert Rotary
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Speaker: BRIAN BRODOWSKY
Topic: “ELEVATING OUR MEMBERS THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPACTFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT”
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Desert Breeze
Palm Desert Rotary Meeting May 6th
Palm Desert Rotary Meeting
May 7th 2025
Today we heard from Jennie Rayner, director of Development and Volunteer Programs for Living Free Animal Sanctuary in Desert Center (near Idyllwild) about their mission to save abandoned animals.
Palm Desert Rotary
Meetings: Tuesdays at 11:45 in the Palm Valley Country Club, Club House. Also available via Zoom.
🧼🪥 Our Women’s Shelter Needs Hygiene Products! 💗
We’re running low on essential hygiene items and could really use your help! If you'd like to support, you can drop off donations at CVRM or schedule a pickup — whatever works best for you!
Your generosity helps restore dignity and hope to the women we serve. 🙏💕
📍 Drop-off: 47-470 Van Buren St, Indio
📞 Schedule a pickup: 760-347-3512
#SupportWomen #GiveHope #CVRM #CommunityStrong #HygieneDrive #HelpingHands #WomensShelter #IndioCA #MakeADifference
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Unfortunately, President Angelique was unable to lead the throng of attendees; Pricilla Dewing took over and assumed the position she will inherit after a few months.
"Cuddly Kevin" started with the Flag salute, and we were on our way! Immediately, Tom Tragesser ran to the dais to introduce our speaker Jennie Rayner from the Living Free Animal Sanctuary based in Desert Center on Highway 74. She introduced us to the life and care that they give to abandoned animals in the surrounding areas. With over 100 acres, all the animals get to live out their lives in a large open environment.
With some startling figures about abandoned and animals in shelters, she updated us on the “No-kill” situation which was being gradually adapted in Riverside County. Note that Jennie is also a Rotarian from the Idyllwild club. With a gift from our club, we moved on.
Jim Blackburn shuffled forward to the microphone. The club was still reeling following news of the passing of his wife recently. He gave a somewhat humorous (despite the circumstances) about their life together in various positions within the USA. It was a real insight into their lives and the experiences they have had.
Having to follow that with a heavy heart, was Leroy with initial details on July 1st when we relieve Angelique of her “burden” and pass it on to Priscilla. A theme for the evening had not been decided, let us hope that it is not “clothing optional” as slipped from Leroy’s mouth accidently.
Mark Stanley (your scribe) arose to mention last week’s Thirsty Thursday and the next one at Oceana. He hoped that the attendance at these events would rise as with just a handful of people, it is extremely difficult to organize.
Kevin closed the meeting with the 4-way test and we left to continue another Rotary week.
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