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2017-12-28 | CA
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Happy New Year!

Annual State of the Investment Markets
2018-01-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Kick off the New Year with one of our most popular programs. Advisors Bill Holland and Linda Stirling will discuss, and may even debate, how stocks, bonds and other investment assets will fare over the next 12 months. You can also grade their 2017 predictions against what actually happened. Will ring in the first meeting of 2018 promptly so come early!

Inside Camp David: The World of the Presidential Retreat
2018-01-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Never before have the gates of Camp David been opened to the public. Former Camp David commander (and former San Diego Rotarian) Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.), takes us deep into this enigmatic and revered sanctuary as he reveals the intimate connection felt by the First Families with this historic retreat.
Mike will discuss the history of the 75-year old presidential retreat, first commissioned by President Roosevelt. Weaving stories from other camp commanders and drawing on his own experiences while in command, serving President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush, Mike will highlight the challenges of raising a family in solitude inside the retreat, the loneliness of command, and his observations of presidents at work and play in the most exclusive retreat in the world.

Rotary International President Ian Riseley
2018-01-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
We’re honored to have the sitting Rotary International President join us. Come to hear first hand how the more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs from over 230 countries are making a difference. Mr. Riseley will also join us in celebrating our commitment to planting 500 trees at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park this year. This opportunity comes around rarely so be sure to make this meeting!
President Riseley is a member of the Rotary Club of Sandringham in Victoria, Australia.
His honors include the AusAID Peacebuilder Award from the Australian government in recognition of his work in East Timor, the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the Australian community, the Distinguished Service Award and the Regional Service Award for a Polio-Free World from The Rotary Foundation.
A Rotarian since 1978, Riseley has served as treasurer, director, Foundation trustee, and member and chair of numerous RI and Foundation committees.

Gary McCord and the Farmer's Insurance Open
2018-01-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Back by popular demand, this colorful professional golfer turned broadcast analyst returns for what will no doubt be a laugh-out-loud account of tournaments both past and present. He’ll give us an “eagle eye’s” view of this year’s match-ups and offer up some hilarious stories from is more than 45 years on the circuit.
Gary is well known for enduring 23 years and 422 tournaments on the PGA Tour without nabbing a single victory. A man of good humor, he boasted a “NO WINS” license plate for years to poke fun at his own less-than-glamorous career as a professional golfer.
He joined CBS Sports in 1986, and he quickly became known for his outspoken (and sometimes controversial) golf commentary.
Gary is the author of the best-seller “Golf for Dummies” and his autobiography “Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists.” He also appeared as himself in the Kevin Costner movie Tin Cup.

The Clearity Foundation-Hope for Ovarian Cancer Patients
2018-02-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. About half of the women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer are 63 years or older. Learn how one San Diego organization is helping patients and their physicians make better-informed treatment decisions based on molecular profiling of tumors.
Who They Are: HOPE
Patients facing recurrent and refractory ovarian cancer deserve the chance to find the best treatment for their specific cancer. The Clearity Foundation was launched in 2008 to revolutionize ovarian cancer treatment.
Our team is made up of scientists, physicians, and volunteers who are passionate about changing the paradigm for ovarian cancer treatment from a trial-and-error approach to one that individualizes therapy selection based on each patient’s unique tumor molecular profile.
The Clearity Foundation helps eligible women obtain and understand the molecular profile of their tumor. Our profiling approach synthesizes data from multiple sources that measure the levels of specific protein biomarkers and detects certain genetic changes that are relevant in ovarian cancer. The resulting Tumor Blueprint provides information that enables physicians to select drugs that match each patient’s individual disease and may therefore be more effective than other options.
What They Do: The Clearity Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization providing patient support services including lab test coordination, Tumor Blueprint compilation, interpretation, and clinical trial identification free of charge. We believe that all patients, regardless of means, should have access to the most state-of-the-art care.
Clearity works with three commercial clinical laboratories to conduct tumor profiling and then synthesizes the results in order to provide personalized treatment options for ovarian cancer patients. The foundation has built an extensive clinical and molecular profiling database to interpret the tumor profiles and also enable research dedicated to advancing the treatment of ovarian cancer.

Jeff Lanza - Cyber Security
2018-02-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Staying Safe From Online Fraud And Identity Theft
Jeff Lanza is a retired FBI Special Agent who spent over 20 years with the department. He specialized in cybercrime, fraud, organized crime, human trafficking and terrorism, with a main focus on rooting out corruption and fraud. He is also a published author of two critically acclaimed books, including Cybercrime: How to Stay Safe From Online Fraud and Identity Theft.
Since his retirement from the FBI, Jeff has presented in 49 states and to thousands around the globe. Jeff has lectured at Princeton University and voted the most popular speaker in the 55-year history of Kansas City’s Prestigious Plaza Club. He appears regularly on national television programs including CNBC and CNN, and is sought out to provide consulting services for television and movie productions.
Jeff will use real-life examples to demonstrate how cybercrime occurs and what countermeasures we can take to combat the hackers, scammers and identity thieves.

USC Alzheimer's Study-The Latest Advances In Combating Alzheimer's
2018-02-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Dr. Tiffany Chow, Medical Director within the Medical Safety Core of the USC Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute, will present the latest advances in combating this disease. Dr. Chow’s research has spanned observational studies of behavioral disturbance in dementia, structural and functional neuroimaging, clinical trials, and knowledge translation.

Prospective Member Reception
2018-02-22 11:30 - 12:00 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Give the Gift of Rotary!
You and your prospective member are invited to a pre-lunch meeting reception at the Liberty Station Conference Center for an opportunity to introduce your member prospect to some of our club Rotarians and Board Members and to learn more about us and Rotary. The club will provide a complimentary lunch for your guest.
Our guest speaker for the day will be Kimberly Becker, the new president/CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. She will discuss how she and the more than 400 agency employees are operating San Diego’s air transportation gateways in a manner that promotes the region’s prosperity and protects its quality of life. We’ll hear all about the current and future infrastructure plans for this vital economic engine.
—ADMISSION REQUIREMENT—Bring one prospective member!
The Reception will begin at 11:30 in Lobby L.
Registration is required! Click here to register.
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Kimberly Becker, CEO- San Diego International Airport
2018-02-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Kimberly Becker began her role as the new president/CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority on May 1,2017. She will discuss how she and the more than 400 agency employees are operating San Diego’s air transportation gateways in a manner that promotes the region’s prosperity and protects its quality of life. We’ll hear all about the current and future infrastructure plans for this vital economic engine.
Becker, who has been with Mineta San Jose International Airport since 1995 and its director since 2013, is the authority’s second President/CEO.
She joins the Airport Authority as it adds new nonstop air service, builds a new Customs and Border Protection facility to accommodate rapid growth of international arrivals, and plans the replacement of the 50-year-old Terminal 1. Additionally, the Authority Board just completed a five-year strategic plan.

Camille Newbern-San Diego Rotary in Africa
2018-03-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Our club is making significant contributions in Gulu, Uganda, thanks to the work of our International Foundation and Micro Credit Committee. Hear a first-hand account from one of our newest and youngest members, Camille Newbern, about her trip to this African nation and the moments of inspiration she witnessed. You’ll come away with a great sense of how our club is putting humanity in motion around the globe.

Cindy Marten-State of SDUSD
2018-03-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
There’s rarely a day when the second largest public school district in California doesn’t find itself in the news. There’s a great deal going on for this organization, and we’re honored to have the Superintendent, Cindy Marten, provide us an update. Hear her insights on academic progress in schools and the often overlooked economic impact of public education.

2018 Camp Enterprise Kickoff
2018-03-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
We’ll once again welcome 90 high school juniors who will be participating in our annual three-day program in Julian. This life-changing experience is one of our signature service projects and a staple of San Diego Rotary since 1976. Come out to greet these fantastic students and show them your support!
Our guest speaker will be Elvin Lai, the CFO & Co Founder of Abnormal Company, Inc.
A business leader and entrepreneur, Elvin Lai is CEO and president of Ocean Park Inn Hotel in Pacific Beach. He is also CFO and co-founder of HOTELbeat Inc., a web-based hotel efficiency optimization system focused on simplifying the most tedious tasks required to run a hotel. Finally, Lai is CFO and co-founder of Abnormal Company Inc., a beer, wine and food company that recently opened a new franchise in South Korea, called Abnormal Taphouse and Cantina in Haeundae Beach, Busan. Abnormal exports beer to three countries and continues to add on new importers. Lai is also an executive board member of the San Diego Hotel Motel Association and recently selected as one of San Diego’s 500 most Influential Business Leaders in San Diego. In 2014 he was named as Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year by the Asian Business Association (ABA) of San Diego. Lai is a graduate of the University of San Diego.

San Diego Padres
2018-03-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Baseball season is upon us and we’re privileged to have scheduled Wayne Partello, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the San Diego Padres, to showcase the new and upcoming highlights for the 2018 season. He will discuss current programs and initiatives, look at some of the newest additions to the ballpark, and showcase all of the exciting news related to baseball and the 2018 roster.

M.O.S.T.-Mercy Outreach Surgical Team
2018-03-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
We’ll get an overview of one of our longest-standing projects and its impact to thousands of young children in Mexico over the past few decades. This committee, with volunteer anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, operating room technicians, pharmacists and many others, corrects cleft lips, cleft palates and other issues, for children who have limited or no access to health care. M.O.S.T. provides care and compassion during week-long outreach missions in the heart of southern and central Mexico. Each mission uplifts the spirits, self-esteem and prospects of nearly 300 patients. (You’ll want to bring some tissues to this program. It’s always an emotional one.)

San Diego Zoo's Journey To Earth's Most Pristine Place
2018-04-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
San Diego Zoo Global operates a field station in one of the world’s most remote and biodiverse locations in the Peruvian Amazon.
The Cocha Cashu Biological Station is located in the heart of the UNESCO Manu Biosphere Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon, and has earned international renown for its role in understanding and preserving biodiversity.
Dr. Ron Swaisgood, The Everett and Rosemarie Brown Endowed Director of Applied Animal Ecology, will share stories of science and community engagement, including the signature intensive training program for Peruvian undergraduate students and a new research program designed to understand and address emerging threats to the endangered iconic giant otter.

Spy Secrets As Told By One Who Prosecuted Them
2018-04-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
The Experience of a Lifetime By Prosecuting a Soviet Spy
In 1981, at the height of the Cold War, the U.S. was secretly developing, at the Hughes Aircraft Company in LA, the next generation of products that would allow airplanes to fly invisible to all known conventional radar. The technology would have given us an incredible advantage over the Warsaw Pact countries we opposed in Eastern Europe.
When the theft of the ultra top secret technology by a deeply embedded KGB spy was discovered, the FBI investigation and prosecution in Los Angeles Federal Court of the culprit impacted a young prosecutor’s life for almost 3 decades. That true story will be told by local attorney Robert Brewer.

Vicente Fox, Former President of Mexico
2018-04-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
In the year 2000, Vicente Fox became the first President of Mexico elected from an opposition party since 1910. Fox began his career as a truck driver for Coca-Cola, rose to become President of Coca-Cola Mexico, and graduated from Harvard Business School. While often outspoken on controversial issues, he’s always been a steadfast advocate for stronger U.S.-Mexico relations. President Fox’s local impact includes serving as a board member for the San Diego-based nonprofit Reality Changers.
On Friday, April 13, we were informed that President Fox will need to be in Mexico City on the 19th and therefore will be speaking to us remotely via Skype instead.
Club 33 members: If you will be bringing guests to this program, click here to register them. Thank you.

District 5340 4-Way Test Speech Contest
2018-04-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
For the second consecutive year, Club 33 will be hosting the District 5340 finals, where finalists from all across San Diego will compete for cash awards and the chance to go on to other regional Rotary contests. Watch these amazing high school students overcome their fear of public speaking to tell us about themselves and issues of concern to them, all while showing us how their topic stacks up against the standard by which 1.2 million Rotarians act in everything they think, say and do. We’ll announce the winners before the end of the program so be sure to stay throughout!

Daniel Paramo- Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
2018-05-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s primary mission is to protect citizens, as well as the staff and inmates. At the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJDCF), they expand the primary mission by focusing on the rehabilitation of the inmate population.
Warden Danny Paramo will speak about the common misconceptions of prison life as well as their programs which focus on rehabilitation.

Offsite Meeting: Rotary at the San Diego Air & Space Museum
2018-05-10 12:00 - 13:30 | San Diego Air & Space Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
We’ll be meeting at this iconic institution for our weekly lunch and get to see first hand the history of San Diego aviation. We’ll have access to the entire museum afterward as well as a catered lunch. Parking is also free, so be sure to get there early!
Please let us know that you are attending by registering here .

An Update On Balboa Park
2018-05-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
It’s been a year since we’ve had an update on all the current and planned activities to keep this San Diego asset an iconic treasure. We’ll be hearing from John Bolthouse, Executive Director of the Friends of Balboa Park, Tomás Herrera-Mishler, Executive Director of the Balboa Park Conservancy, and Peter Comiskey, fellow San Diego Rotarian and Executive Director of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership. Our own Betty Peabody will chair this informative session.

How Modern Technology Is Unlocking The Secrets of the Presidio
2018-05-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
For the first time, Virtual Reality (VR) technology is being used to provide an unparalleled view of San Diego’s past that hasn’t been seen in more than 200 years. 3R’s Robotics, a San Diego based high tech visualization and educational firm, and the San Diego History Center have partnered to allow viewers to turn back the years and experience how San Diego’s Presidio looked in 1790. You’ll be given a “behind the scenes” look at the VR experience and be able to take your own “step back in time.”

Prospective Member Reception
2018-05-31 11:30 - 12:00 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Give the Gift of Rotary!
You and your prospective member are invited to a pre-lunch meeting reception at the Liberty Station Conference Center for an opportunity to introduce your member prospect to some of our club Rotarians and Board Members and to learn more about us and Rotary. The club will provide a complimentary lunch for your guest.
May 31 program: Amnon Ben-Yehuda: A story of survival and comradeship during the battle of Nebbi Yusha
—ADMISSION REQUIREMENT—Bring one prospective member!
The Reception will begin at 11:30 in Lobby L.
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Amnon Ben-Yehuda: A Story of Survival
2018-05-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
During the battle of Nebbi Yusha in the Upper Galilee on April 20, 1948, our own Amnon Ben-Yehuda, a Palmach soldier and squad leader, was shot in the head and rescued by his fellow soldiers to Ramot Naftali, a mountaintop settlement about a mile away. He remained there for two days before being carried down the mountain, ultimately to a hospital outside of Tel Aviv. Though this is but one story of bravery and comradeship in battle, for Amnon, it is a universal tale.

State of the Economy-Chris Thornberg, Beacon Economics
2018-06-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Thanks to Torrey Pines Bank, we’ll have one of the foremost economist on hand to give us a bipartisan and entertaining overview of California and our nation’s economy. Chris Thornberg, Ph. D., of Beacon Economics, will cull through the mainstream rhetoric to showcase what is and is not driving our region’s growth and what we can expect in the coming months.

The State of the San Diego's Navy
2018-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
We’re honored to have San Diego’s “Navy Mayor” and fellow Rotarian Rear Admiral Yancy Lindsey on hand to give us a status of our region’s Navy as well as its impact to the area’s economy and quality of life. Navy Region Southwest is the shore installation management headquarters not just for San Diego, but all of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.

Building Opportunities for Human Trafficking Survivors
2018-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Estimates from the International Labor Organization count 21 million victims of human trafficking worldwide. San Diego is on the front line of this battle, and one woman has taken it upon herself to do more for those who climbed their way out of it. Hear from attorney Jamie Quient, founder of Free to Thrive, about the nonprofit’s mission to empower survivors of human trafficking to thrive and be free from exploitation by providing them with legal services and connections to other supportive services. This program will be one of hope and opportunity.

Bob Russell - Roasted
2018-06-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 only hurt the ones you love” spirit, this will be a program for the books. Get to the Liberty Station Conference Center early to laugh at and laud Bob!

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2018-07-05 | CA
