President Chris' initiative for 2020-2021 is to build awareness and action around homelessness in San Diego. This makes the program on October 15 one he is excited to share with the club: Musician/Jazz vocalist Steph Johnson, is the Executive and Creative Director and Co-Founder of Voices of Our City Choir, the "Golden Buzzer" semi-finalists on…

Chief Colin Stowell is the 18th fire chief of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD). Chief Stowell was hired by SDFD in 1988 and has served in every rank in the department. Chief Stowell will talk about the impact of the devastating wildfires in our community and on the fire-rescue department, the strategy behind fighting…

Rotary Clubs all over the U.S. have begun a project to restore habitat for the beautiful, but threatened Monarch butterflies (Operation Pollination). As you may know, the butterflies have an extraordinary migration pattern. They fly from Mexico to Canada and back. No single butterfly can do it. It takes FOUR generations! Their population is declining…

In honor of Veterans Day and as part of our club's Annual Salute to the Armed Forces, RDML Bette Bolivar will be joining us as our guest speaker. As a special operations officer (Explosive Ordinance Disposal / Diving and Salvage Community), RDML Bolivar has served our Nation in some of the most challenging environments in…

San Diego City Attorney Mara W. Elliott will discuss how her office combats domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking through comprehensive services. These services are increasingly important during the pandemic when many victims are sheltering at home with their abusers. The San Diego Family Justice Center offers a safe space for victims to rebuild…

The Mr./Mrs./Ms. San Diego award has been in existence since 1952. Since 1976, the San Diego Rotary Club has been in charge of selecting the honoree (or honorees) each year that has contributed outstanding community betterment to our city in various ways. Past recipients include Father Joe Carroll, Steve Cushman, Tom Hom, Betty Peabody, Leon…

Have a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving Holiday!

Join us for a very inspiring program focused on the impact that our club has in this community and around the world. If you thought the good work of Rotary was on hold due to Covid – think again. Hear from our very own Mark Stuart on the impact of philanthropy in San Diego and…

You cannot live in San Diego without knowing that the Comic-Con Convention has placed our destination city on a global stage. For half a century this remarkable organization has honored the beauty, creativity, and diversity of pop culture. The summer convention sells out in hours and millions of fans reluctantly miss out on the 4 1/2…

There’s a reason why our club’s Holiday Program is always one of the most beloved occasions of the year. It’s because of the amazing music, extraordinary talent, creative spirit and oh-so-funny doses of holiday cheer! This year, you’ll have the unique opportunity to revisit – or experience for the first time - some of the…