(August 7, 2007) - The Rotary Club of Riverside is teaming up with the University of California Riverside Intercollegiate Athletics Department for a monthly luncheon that will allow the community to get to know the members of the Highlander coaching staff.

“We have an opportunity to showcase the leadership behind the athletic teams that have projected our city to the national spotlight," 2007-08 Riverside Rotary President John Patterson of AG Edwards said. "Rotary promotes community service, and I want to help Riverside get to know the coaches on a personal level and do my part to help promote the university.”

The luncheons will take place on the second Wednesday of every month at noon at the Mission Inn in Riverside and will cost participants $20.00. Head Women’s Coach Veronica O’Brien will be the first featured speaker on Wednesday, August 8th.

“We are thrilled with the commitment John has made to have Rotary partner with UCR Athletics. Our goal is to attract the community to join us and meet our phenomenal coaching staff,” said Julie Hall, Assistant Athletics Director and Secretary of the Riverside Rotary.