Amnon Ben-Yehuda: A Story of Survival
2018-05-31 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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, 2018-11-22 | 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.

SoccerCity Panel Presentation
2018-10-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Panel presenters:
Nick Stone-Project Manager for SoccerCity
April Boling-former chair of San Diego County Taxpayers Association and a proponent of SoccerCity
Landon Donovan-former Major League Soccer MVP and SoccerCity partner
SoccerCity’s panel of Nick Stone, Landon Donovan and April Boling will present their plan for redeveloping the Mission Valley Stadium site into a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood. It will come complete with a privately funded modern stadium for a new Major League Soccer team and collegiate football, much needed student and market rate housing, as well as job and research space to grow the economy and meet SDSU’s future needs. The plan includes a new river park and community fields, all at zero cost to taxpayers.

October 25 - Today's Meeting is Cancelled
2018-10-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

SDSU West Presentation - Jack McGrory and Fred Pierce
2018-11-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
“Measure G, the SDSU West initiative, is the only initiative for the existing stadium site that allows San Diego State University to grow and thrive for generations to come. Measure G creates the opportunity for San Diego State University to expand its campus through an open and transparent process that will also increase access to local higher education. It will benefit the regional economy by significantly increasing the more than $5.67 billion in economic impact generated by SDSU each year and producing more college graduates.”
Jack McGrory and Fred Pierce are members of the Executive Committee of the “Friends of SDSU”, the committee comprised of SDSU Alumni, business and community leaders that have sponsored the Measure G (SDSU West) ballot initiative.

Annual Salute to Military
2018-11-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Our annual salute to the men and women in uniform is always a crowd pleaser. Be sure to come early and engage with the more than 50 uniformed folks in attendance. We’ll hear from guest speaker Brigadier General Ryan P. Heritage, the new Commanding General for Marine Corp Recruit Depot.
In honor of Veterans Day and as part of Club 33’s Salute to the Armed Forces, BGen Heritage will be speaking to the club on the themes of Service, Patriotism, Valor, Sacrifice, and Commitment (Honor, Courage, and Commitment- Marine Corps Core Values). He will be recognizing and celebrating the contributions of veterans in our society, the sacrifice and dedication of our currently serving military and the importance of a supportive community that values and respects those attributes our veterans represent. BGen Heritage will be talking about the special role the San Diego region has, as the largest concentration of US military personnel and military veterans, in dealing with the issue of how America perceives and treats those who serve it.

Fern Street Circus
2018-11-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Guest speaker: John Highkin-Executive Director
Fern Street Circus is San Diego’s single-ring social circus, a professional circus and musical troupe which performs and teaches circus in underserved neighborhoods. In its just completed annual Neighborhood Tour, the Circus mixes adult professional artists with students they teach free-of-charge in City Heights.
Fern Street Circus serves families and transforms neighborhoods through performance and teaching of circus arts. Professional artists collaborate with learners and their families in neighborhood settings. Circus transcends barriers between people of varying cultures and languages, combines physical and theatrical skills, and merges the magnificent and the everyday.
Participants co-create every aspect of the Circus, using their own talents and available resources, working in public locations, creating visible community.
Join us to learn more about this program that is part of a global movement in creating social change. We will also get to witness student wire walkers, an acrobat/tumbling student and a foot juggler showcase their talents!

Annual Giving Thanks, Giving Back Auction
2018-11-29 10:30 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Members – the time to donate is now, we are only a few weeks away from the auction!
We are asking all members of Club 33 for 3 things:

to attend the Giving Thanks, Giving Back annual luncheon on 11/29
to donate a bottle of quality wine, minimum 92 pts. There is the option of a $50 donation in lieu of the wine. (You can email the office to let them know to bill you)
also, each member is asked to Give or Get a donation item for our Live or Silent auction. Be creative!!!

Please complete the donation form for each donation item. 2018 Rotary Donation Form.
The last day to submit auction donation items is on November 26. All items must be delivered to the Rotary office.
Any questions – you can contact Auction Chair Diana MarJip-Chuh at dmjchuh@gmail.com.
Attendance is also a key part of the success of our auction so we encourage you to bring your family, friends, neighbors or co-workers so they, too, can do some pre-holiday shopping! (Be sure to inform the office if you will be bringing guests to the program.)
ARRIVE TO EARLY! Our Silent Auction will begin at 11:00. While shopping and bidding on the many wonderful auction items, you can enjoy a glass of champagne or mimosa, too!
This is our only fundraiser of the year so your participation in the auction and paddle raise is most appreciated. Your support raises money to support our Club’s service projects and our Impact Fund. Thank you, Rotarians! We are looking forward to another fun and successful event!

Rafael Castellanos-Port of San Diego
2018-12-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Port of San Diego Chairman Rafael Castellanos will give us an update on the Port’s current projects. They have a lot of exciting things to talk about: the new Portside Pier restaurant development, the new Intercontinental Hotel, the Central Embarcadero project and the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan.

Jerry Sanders-SD Regional Chamber of Commerce
2018-12-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Jerry Sanders, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, will provide an update on the Chamber’s activities in 2018 and review the recent general election and local events. He will also provide a look ahead at the Chamber’s priorities for 2019 and a regional business outlook.

Annual Holiday Program
2018-12-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
It’s going to be a Duckport Holiday Celebration!
Our chorus has been hard at work on putting together a fabulous program for you. Remember this is a wonderful opportunity to invite your family, your children and your grandchildren to Rotary to celebrate the holidays with us!
If you will be bringing a guest or guests to this program, please register yourself and your guests by December 17 so we will have a more accurate count for lunch. Click here to register your guests.
Thank you.
