Brian Steffy has worked in biotechnology for the last 21 years. He is currently an Associate Director of the Illumina Solutions Center, and has been with Illumina for the last 9 years. His responsibilities at Illumina include designing labs for Next Generation Sequencing, leading a team of scientists who provide their clients with customized solutions…

A perennial program, this is your chance to learn about how our club spends more than 100,000 volunteer hours annually in the service of others. Nearly every international, youth, community and vocational committee will be showcasing their projects and members. Come early! The Showcase begins at 11:15 am with Marta Knight, 2019-20 Rotary District 5340…

District 4 Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is a United States Marine Corps combat veteran, former member of the California Assembly, and a Professor at the University of California, San Diego. Supervisor Fletcher’s priorities are focused on improving the quality of life for people who live and work in San Diego County. He is working to improve…

Gabor George Burt is the global authority on re-imagining boundaries and author of the book Slingshot. A mastermind of innovation, creativity and strategy, Burt enables individuals and organizations to overstep perceived limitations and to carve out successful growth strategies. His Slingshot Framework is at the forefront of global innovation. As the foundation for Slingshot, Burt…

The Mr./Ms./Mrs. San Diego award has been in existence since 1952. For over 65 years, the San Diego Rotary Club has been in charge of selecting an individual (or individuals) 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…

Coach Rocky Long was named the 18th head coach in Aztec football history in January 2011 and became the first San Diego State head coach to lead the team to a bowl game in his debut campaign. Long has amassed the most victories of any Mountain West head coach since the league's inception in 1999.…

Due to a fire in the kitchen where our meals are prepared, the meeting is canceled.  We will resume our lunch program schedule next Thursday.

This talk will share what makes a polar bear a polar bear, the relationship of people and polar bears, and the impact of climate change on both of us. The hope will be to inspire you to understand the simple changes we need to make to assure a future for all. JoAnne Simerson spent 37…

In May 2019, the FBI announced the appointment of 24-year agency veteran Scott Brunner as special agent in charge of the bureau's San Digeo Field Office. Brunner started his FBI career as a special agent in 1995. He was first assigned to the Portland Field Office in Oregon, where he primarily investigated violent and organized…

Learn from this world record holder how, at the age of 45, she broke the land speed bicycling record by pedaling more than 183 miles per hour. She’ll discuss her experiences — both the triumphs and setbacks — and show us how to apply those lessons to our lives. This inspiring program will be one…