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…

From Mothballs to Magic Learn the inside story of the 12-year battle to bring the USS Midway to San Diego and how in 14 years it has become San Diego's top-ranked attraction and the 4th most popular museum in America (out of 35,000 museums of all types).  The Museum was founded by Club 33 member…

CAPT Cavanaugh is the Commander of Submarine Squadron 11 located at Naval Base Point Loma.  The Squadron consists of five Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, Undersea Rescue Command, a floating dry dock, and a headquarters staff.  CAPT Cavanaugh will discuss Undersea Rescue Command's deployment last year as part of the search and rescue effort for a…

The Past Presidents of San Diego Rotary have proudly selected fellow member and Past President,Patti Roscoe, as the recipient of the 2018 Ms. San Diego Award. Please join us on September 20th at the Liberty Station Conference Center to honor Patti for her passionate leadership and altruistic contributions that have made a lasting impact in…

David Nisleit became the City of San Diego’s 35th Chief of Police in March 2018.  A San Diego native, he is 30 year veteran of the San Diego Police Department, the eighth largest police department in the nation.  Chief Nisleit will share his vision for SDPD  taking on 21st century law enforcement challenges, engaging as…