This annual event will surely please as we highlight a year’s worth of our illustrious president’s malapropos, miscues, and mysterious mannerisms. It will be a laugh out loud experience, all in good fun in honor of one who has done so much for our club, most notable during these past 12 months. In true “you…

We will welcome 2018-19 President Suzy Spafford, the club's 109th president. Mayor Kevin Faulocner will do the honors of swearing-in President Suzy.  Please join us as our newest leader shares her vision for this exciting new Rotary year.

DeMaio's topic: Reform California – How a new grassroots movement may become the check on one-party rule in Sacramento Carl DeMaio  has built an entire business and a political career on making broken government programs work again for the people.  He is now tackling state-wide fiscal reform policy in his new role as Chairman of…

Entering its 14th year, the annual International Youth Symphony is a partnership program between the San Diego Youth Symphony and Rotary District 5340 International Youth Exchange. It brings musicians from across the globe together with SDYS’ most advanced musicians for a two-week intensive music experience. Last summer, twenty-two international musicians joined twelve SDYS students to…

Current Trends in Drug Trafficking and Abuse As a 28-year veteran of the DEA and having spent most of his career in San Diego, Agent Rockwell "Rocky" Herron  will discuss the current situation with the importation and consumption of hard drugs (opioids, heroin, methamphetamine, counterfeit pills) and the impact that this consumption has on our…

One Team, Two Heroes There are technologies available to help people with disabilities, but none compare to a Canine Companions assistance dog, transforming the art of healing through a cold nose and a warm heart. Learn how Canine Companions for Independence help people with physical disabilities, as well as veterans with PTSD, by providing service…

The Miracle of Modern Neonatal Care San Diego is one of the leaders in advancements made to ensure premature babies grow into healthy children. The work is no less than miraculous and being done right in our backyard. Hear from the leader in this research and the changes to birth centers and the neonatal intensive…

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 Mel Gallegos, 2018-19 Rotary District 5340…

Peter Seidler and Dan Shea studied homeless issues, convened business and political leaders and raised funding, bringing their ideas for a short-term solution to get homeless people off the streets to execution. Seidler is General Partner of the San Diego Padres and a founder and Managing Partner of Seidler Equity Partners, a family-owned private equity…