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…

Guest speakers: Geoff Longenecker, Founder of Seven Caves Distillery and current President of the San Diego Distillers Guild and Bill Rogers, owner of Liberty Call Distilling Co. Geoff and Bill will tell us how they got into the spirits business and provide an overview of San Diego's distilling history.  They will also talk about the…

True Americans! Many of them didn't ask to leave their homes to fight on distant battlefields. Many didn't even volunteer. They didn't go to war because they loved fighting and they didn't take extended vacations to far off lands out of enjoyment. Most importantly they didn't separate themselves from their loved ones because distant makes…

Capt. Timothy J. Barelli, the new Sector San Diego commander, arrived from Coast Guard headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he served as the deputy director of emerging policy. He was responsible for developing service-wide strategy and advising the commandant and senior leaders on major issues. Of particular note, he crafted the Coast Guard’s Strategic Plan…

Spotting human trafficking before it starts. Training both students and educators on how to identify a young person targeted for recruitment into this dark world remains a critical front line in the battle against human trafficking. We will hear from Don Buchheit, Regional Director of the San Diego Trafficking Prevention Collective, about how organizations from…

Arrive early!  Our annual auction begins at 11:00am.  Great auction items including trips, hotel stays, theatre and sporting tickets, family orientated packages, excellent wine and so much more! And remember, your support for this year's auction will directly impact those who need us in the community.  So come and enjoy a glass of champagne and Bid…