The Rotary Club of Murrieta recently presented its annual Vocational Service Awards to people working in fields including health care, law enforcement and education.
Speakers at the awards luncheon, held April 29 in the Murrieta Public Library’s Garden Court, were Patrick Ellis, president and chief executive officer of the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce, and with Michael Klein of MPK Advisors & CPAs.
Following are this year’s Vocational Service Awards recipients, who were nominated by their agencies for their vocational and community service during 2023.
• Miri Baker, a registered nurse who works in labor and delivery at Rancho Springs Hospital, was recognized for her dedication to the nursing profession and to her patients.
• Riley Cameron, Murrieta Police Department’s property and evidence technician, was recognized for his attention to detail to organize and streamline the way the department handles evidence.
• Jennifer McMahon is a registered nurse and patient navigator in the cancer program at Loma Linda University Medical Center — Murrieta. She is also a cancer survivor, and she was recognized for her work helping patients navigate through accessing care and hosting support groups.
• Marguerite Rucker, a teacher at Rail Ranch Elementary School, was recognized for her leadership working with families and district staff, while building bridges and taking action to support African American students.
• Cory Wheeler, a Murrieta Fire and Rescue engineer, was recognized for his commitment to serving the community, as exemplified by his leadership in following up on a 10-year-old who called for help when her father was unresponsive.
“The Rotary Club of Murrieta is honored to recognize these upstanding citizens who through their work are making huge contributions to our community,” Mary Walters, Murrieta Rotary’s Vocational Service Awards chairman, said in a news release. “These individuals exemplify the standards of Rotary, including ‘Service Above Self’ and the Four Way Test, which stresses integrity and fairness while building good will and better friendships.”
The Rotary Club of Murrieta, chartered in 1992, is involved in many community and international projects, in cooperation with Rotary International. The club meets at noon every Monday, except holidays, at Richie’s Diner in Murrieta.
For information about the club, go to murrietarotaryclub.org.
