Economic Forecast with Dr. Lynn Reaser. San Diego has scored impressive gains, outpacing the state and the nation. Can we sustain this momentum in 2015? Dr. Reaser will discuss the global forces, including oil prices, Russia, Japan, and the Eurozone. She will describe the prospects for the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve, interest rates, and…

2015 kicks off with a panel of real estate professionals who will share their thoughts on how the dynamics of demographics, economic development, amenities, and globalization will impact San Diego’s 21st Century real estate. Panel: Mary M. Lydon, Executive Director  - ULI San Diego-Tijuana The Urban Land Institute is an international nonprofit organization focused on developing…

The presentation by Commissioner Castellano will include background on the Port, including its jurisdiction and responsibilities. The presentation also includes information on the Port’s current budget and an update on its high profile projects. Projects include the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan Phase I, the Lane Field development, San Diego Marriott Marquis redevelopment, Chula Vista Bayfront…

Archi's Acres is a Small Scale Hydro-Organic Farm in North County Escondido, known for Living Basil, Kale, Spinach, and tomatoes. A veteran family owned farm that is also the home of Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training (VSAT).  VSAT assists in transitioning active duty, veterans and civilians into Sustainable Organic Agriculture as a career. The presentation will…

Professor Thomas R. Bewley, UCSD Flow Control & Coordinated Robotics Labs, will discuss how robotics is being radically transformed by modern cellphone electronics and software, 3D design tools, 3D printing, custom printed circuit board fabrication, and crowdfunding. We will explore how situational awareness and feedback control can help small, simple vehicles overcome large, complex obstacles,…

In honor of February being National Heart Month, the Rotary Program for February 12, 2015 is AEDs – Helping to Make San Diego a Heart Safe Community. Maureen O'Conner, Public Access Defibrillation Program Manger for San Diego Project Heartbeat (SDPHB) will explain how sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States…

Guest speaker: Captain Joe Amador is from the San Diego Fire Department and is the Public Information Officer for San Diego Fire. Captain Amador will cover topics from everything to being ready for the next big earthquake to preparing for fire and how to make your property as fire safe as possible.  He will cover…

The Mercy Outreach Surgical Team has performed more than 11,000 free surgeries upon indigent children in Mexico. Rotary has been involved from MOST’s genesis, facilitating it’s growth and quality of care.  Fellow Rotarians Doug Arbon, Kathy Guevara, Gene Rumsey, and Tom Vecchione will discuss MOST’s impact upon the lives of their patients, as well as…