“Don’t just send the help. Bring it there yourself. Get out in the field to protect and serve.”  I think it’s fair to say this quote from Chris Van Gorder’s new book, “The Front-Line Leader,” describes his passion for volunteering. In 2002, just two years after becoming president and CEO of Scripps Health, Chris took…

ALL THINGS TRANSPORTATION IN THE SAN DIEGO REGION San Diego’s economy depends on the movement of people and goods. Providing transportation choices is key to that success. Gary Gallegos, Executive Director of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), will share about a number of projects that will make a major impact in our region…

Taking the bench--the nomination process and beyond Judge McKeown served as lead counsel in the challenge to admit women to Seattle’s Rotary Club. In this speech, she will discuss the path to the federal bench, including the sometimes contentious nominations process.

Steve Fisher is beginning his 16th season as head coach of San Diego State University.  No head-coaching career, at any level, started quicker than that of Fisher. Six games into his head-coaching career with Michigan, he was undefeated and sporting a national championship ring. Fisher's eight-plus seasons at Michigan produced a 184-82 (.692) record, nine…

In her book "The Heart Speaks" Dr. Guarneri takes the reader on a journey of the heart – exploring the emotional heart, able to be crushed by loss; the intelligent heart, with a nervous system all its own; and the spiritual heart, which yearns for a higher purpose. She skillfully weaves the science and drama…

Join us for the Annual Auction benefiting the Club's projects and committees.  In addition to the "Wall of Wine" and Opportunity Drawing, there will be a number of silent and live items up for auction including the following: “Give Thanks and Give Back” Annual Auction The San Diego Rotary Annual Auction will be held November 20 at…

USS Midway Museum…. Who We Are. The USS Midway arrived in San Diego in January, 2004, following a 10 year battle to gain approval from the Navy, Port and Coastal Commission. Midway opened its brow to the public in June 2004, and has since become the most visited historic ship in the world. Over 1…

Kevin Faulconer became the 36th mayor of San Diego on March 3, 2014, on a campaign message of bringing San Diego together and restoring integrity to City Hall. Shortly after taking office, Mayor Faulconer began implementing his "One San Diego" vision, creating an inclusive city government that creates opportunities for San Diegans and delivers results…