Temecula, California – April 23,2012 The vision is well known. The benefits are far reaching. The drive itself is local. The event is “green.”The Business Women’s Network of Temecula Valley (BWN) is generating revenue for the Friends of the Temecula Libraries Bookstores (FOTL) through the Great Temecula Book Drive. Books are magnificent, awesome, happy, and interesting. They help the young and the old learn, and they keep everyone smart. And from now through December 31, 2012 BWN is collecting books, DVD’s, CD’s, and VHS tapes in good condition at Tesoro Winery (28475 Old Town Front Street at 6th Street, Temecula, 951-308-0000). According to Vice President Chair Kimberly Olson this program is in its 4th year. “We felt it’s a chance to reach out to the community as business owners with children and grandchildren in this valley. Its one small way we can contribute our collective resources and give back.” One of the group’s goals is, “To build awareness of the great programs available for children at our libraries, collect enough books on this drive to fund new programs for the kids, and learn new ways to make the drive even more successful next year”. $.95 from every dollar in book sales go the library to provide extra services, materials, and enhancements – especially children’s programs. The dollars made from the sale of the books, CD’s, DVD’s, and VHS tapes fund a whole host of children’s programs, including story time, holiday craft projects, and performances. Vice President Olson shares, “It’s amazing to watch what the ‘FOTL’ does to support our children. It does your heart good to be a part of such a wonderful process.” The “Friends” stores stock a wide variety of hardback books (both fiction and non-fiction), paperbacks, VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, Books-on-tape, puzzles and games (on occasion) and so much more. Average price of books at the bookstore range from $5 to 3 for $2.00, depending on the copyright date.
Business Women’s Network (BWN) is a non-profit organization that provides support, education, and networking opportunities for women in business.Each month members of BWN come together for networking opportunites and learning experiences as well as social activities and camaraderie.During the meeting/luncheon, relevant topics are presented by speakers selected for their expertise in subjects of interest to businesswomen.
Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, was born to travel and tell the tale. From local cuisine to Michelin Star, simple to gourmet, Maralyn enjoys it all. Discovering flavors, spices, and trends worldwide, from Bocuse d’Or to being a judge at the Turks & Caicos Conch Festival, Oregon Chocolate Festival and others, or interviewing chefs, she is intrigued by all aspects of spa and culinary tourism. As a professional food, wine and travel writer, through guest spots on monthly radio shows, to being editor and contributor to over eight publications, print and online, she reaches several million on a continual basis, domestically and internationally. Maralyn’s years of writing incentive programs and meeting planning expanded her talent for digging below the surface for the unusual. She thrives on discovering different cultures and customs and feels it’s the best geography lesson ever. Also, she derives great satisfaction applying her organizational development skills. She has co-authored three books and hosted a television show for Time Warner Cable from 2002 to 2006. She is past president of The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (12-2008 to 12-2012) and continues as a board member and co-chair of the Conference and Media Trip Committee. Maralyn is always ready to explore different flavors of various cultures and share their tale. People she meets along the way are the best part.
The Business Women’s Network of Temecula Valley (BWN) is generating revenue for the Friends of the Temecula Libraries Bookstores (FOTL) through the Great Temecula Book Drive. Books are magnificent, awesome, happy, and interesting. They help the young and the old learn, and they keep everyone smart. And from now through December 31, 2012 BWN is collecting books, DVD’s, CD’s, and VHS tapes in good condition at Tesoro Winery (28475 Old Town Front Street at 6th Street, Temecula, 951-308-0000). According to Vice President Chair Kimberly Olson this program is in its 4th year. “We felt it’s a chance to reach out to the community as business owners with children and grandchildren in this valley. Its one small way we can contribute our collective resources and give back.” One of the group’s goals is, “To build awareness of the great programs available for children at our libraries, collect enough books on this drive to fund new programs for the kids, and learn new ways to make the drive even more successful next year”. $.95 from every dollar in book sales go the library to provide extra services, materials, and enhancements – especially children’s programs. The dollars made from the sale of the books, CD’s, DVD’s, and VHS tapes fund a whole host of children’s programs, including story time, holiday craft projects, and performances. Vice President Olson shares, “It’s amazing to watch what the ‘FOTL’ does to support our children. It does your heart good to be a part of such a wonderful process.” The “Friends” stores stock a wide variety of hardback books (both fiction and non-fiction), paperbacks, VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, Books-on-tape, puzzles and games (on occasion) and so much more. Average price of books at the bookstore range from $5 to 3 for $2.00, depending on the copyright date.
Business Women’s Network (BWN) is a non-profit organization that provides support, education, and networking opportunities for women in business.Each month members of BWN come together for networking opportunites and learning experiences as well as social activities and camaraderie.During the meeting/luncheon, relevant topics are presented by speakers selected for their expertise in subjects of interest to businesswomen.
