M.O.S.T.-Mercy Outreach Surgical Team
2018-03-29 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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!

DARK - No meeting
2018-07-05 | CA

Annual Change of Command
2018-07-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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.

Carl DeMaio - Gas Tax Repeal
2018-07-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 Reform California.

SDYS's International Youth Symphony
2018-07-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 create a unique orchestra, comprised of exceptionally talented student musicians led by SDYS Music Director Jeff Edmons for two weeks of rehearsals and a variety of recitals and concerts in the community.
This will be the group’s fourth year performing for us. Forty-two talented students from all over the world will be joining us…do not miss it!

Rockwell Herron, Special Agent, DEA
2018-08-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 individuals, families, communities, country, and internationally. The drug crisis is worse than most of us realize and this presentation intends to create awareness about the true scope of the problem.

Pam Becker, Executive Director - Canine Companions for Independence
2018-08-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 dogs, at no cost to the recipient. We will also meet a veteran whose life has been made better by his Canine Companions service dog, Hurley.
Pam Becker is Executive Director of the Southwest Region for Canine Companions for Independence, a national non-profit organization headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, that breeds, raises, and trains expertly-trained assistance dogs at no cost to children, adults, and veterans with disabilities, or professionals who work with clients who have special needs. The Southwest Region encompasses nine states and includes a training facility in Oceanside, where 32 staff members provide dog training and care for 60-80 dogs; deliver program support for applicants and graduates who receive a Canine Companions dog; provide fundraising, marketing and administrative support; and manage more than 850 volunteers who support the Canine Companions mission.

SHARP Neonatal Research Institute
2018-08-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 care units protocols that is saving lives.
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Anup Katheria, Director of the Neonatal Research Institute at Sharp. He will be presenting an overview of a recently developed program at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, the Neonatal Research Institute. This program, the first of its kind, had been developed to bring large scale research, typically done at University Hospitals to the largest delivery hospital in the state. To date the institute has received 4 National Institute of Health grants, and over $10 million in research funding. Over 1500 newborns have been enrolled in 30 trials all impacting the practice and care of the newborn.

2018-19 District Governor Mel Gallegos and Annual Club 33 Committee Showcase
2018-08-23 11:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 Governor, headlining as our program speaker.
Mel will be presenting his personal story of becoming involved with Rotary International and a State of the District report. He will also give us the latest information related to Rotary International’s effort to eradicate Polio. In addition, he will update us on the latest information on upcoming District events.

Dan Shea and Peter Seidler - San Diego's Homeless Crisis
2018-08-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 fund. Shea is a partner in Paradigm Investment Group, which runs 140 restaurants across the U.S. He is also co-owner of Donovan’s Steak and Chop House restaurants.
They will address San Diego’s homelessness situation including the following topics:
(a) What San Diego’s annual “point in time” homeless count tells us.
(b) The importance of a fact-based, analytical and collaborative culture among San Diego leaders (business, political, philanthropic, service providers, educational, etc.)
(c) The facts lead San Diego to Bridge Shelter Tents. Focused collaboration made them a success.
(d) Customizing the “Housing First” model for San Diego.
(e) Puzzle pieces including mental health, low cost supportive housing, veteran’s needs, the elderly, etc.
(f) Key next steps for all of us to support.

Patti Roscoe and Scott McGaugh - USS Midway Museum
2018-09-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 Patti Roscoe and Scott McGaugh, who has also been its sole marketing director since it opened in 2004.

Captain Chris Cavanaugh, USN - Argentine Sub Rescue
2018-09-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 missing Argentine submarine, ARA SAN JUAN.

Annual Mr./Ms./Mrs. San Diego Program
2018-09-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 our community.
Congratulations, Patti!

San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit
2018-09-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
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 community partners and recruiting the next generation of police officers.

Mark Neville, CEO - Holiday Bowl
2018-10-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
The mission of the Holiday Bowl is to generate tourism, exposure, economic benefit and civic pride for San Diego by presenting the nation’s most exciting bowl game and festival of events. In 40 years, the non-profit effort has generated $800 million in economic benefit for San Diego and annually fills hotels during the slowest tourism period. Mark will talk about why the event is such a success for San Diego and speak of the challenges ahead.

Maureen Stapleton - San Diego County Water Authority
2018-10-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Innovation has been a trademark of San Diego for decades in everything from oceanography to brewing. It’s also a defining characteristic of the region’s wholesale water supplier, the San Diego County Water Authority. General Manager Maureen Stapleton will discuss how that legacy is playing out today in the world of water, and how her agency is partnering with some of the region’s iconic industries to promote water supply reliability through its Brought to You by Water outreach program.
