San Diego Rotary

Building Opportunities for Human Trafficking Survivors
2018-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Grotarian Event - AleSmith Brewery
2018-07-10 17:30 - 19:30 | AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Court, San Diego, CA, 92126, United States
Join the Grotarians for an evening of fun and good cheer! We will tour AleSmith Brewing Company’s 106,000 square foot brewing facility, which is the second largest facility in San Diego County. This will be a guided tour of their world-class unforgettable brewery. The tour is approximately 45 minutes and covers the entire brewing process from wort creation, fermentation, filtration, carbonation, bottling, packaging, and more. The tour also includes an AleSmith commemorative pint glass and a fill of your favorite AleSmith beer from their year-round lineup. We will also hear from one of AleSmith’s brew masters, as well as the architect of the facility. After the tour, while we enjoy our beer and have light appetizers. This is sure to be a fun event and a great opportunity to socialize with other new Rotarians.
July 10, 2018
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ale Smith Brewing Company
9990 AleSmith Court (formerly Empire Street)
San Diego, CA 92126
Cost: $25/person (must be 21-years-old)
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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.

Grotarian Event - Annual Poolside Chat
2018-08-07 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
Red Badgers – please come and learn more about Club 33 and our Committees as we enjoy some fellowship poolside! We will have 8-10 Committee Chairs speak about their committees, what their committees do, and how you as a committee member can help. It will be an informative but fun evening for all who attend. This is one way for you, as a Red Badger, to find the committee that is the perfect fit for you. Even if you attended the Fireside Chat, we encourage you to attend this event too, as we will have different Committee Chairs speak. This event includes dinner and adult beverages. Please remember that attendance at either a Poolside Chat or a Fireside Chat (held in January) is a permanent badge requirement.
Location: Mike Conner and Judy Thompson’s residence 3544 Fenelon St. SD 92106
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Cost: FREE
This event is for Grotarians only. Please no spouses or guests.
Click here to register Registration closes on Sunday, August 5
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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.

Club 33 Tennis - Doubles Event
2018-08-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Barnes Tennis Center, 4490 W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92107
Our doubles tennis event will happen on Tuesday,August 28 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Barnes Tennis Center.
The price is $15 per person and that includes court fees and tennis balls. All levels of play are welcome!
Register below, or contact Bruce Hunt if you have any questions.
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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.

Monthly Club Board meeting
2018-08-31 07:30 - 09:00, 2018-09-28 07:30 - 09:00 | Club 33 Conference Room, 2247 San Diego Ave, Suite 233, San Diego, CA, 92110, United States

Prospective Member Reception
2018-09-06 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.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT:Bring one prospective member! The Reception will begin at 11:30 in Lobby L.
Please register by Sept 3rd. Registration is required – click here. (Please register yourself as well as your guest. We need to know who is hosting the guest)

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.

2018 Club 33 Fishing Trip
2018-09-18 | Fisherman’s Landing, 2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
The next Rotary Fishing Trip is scheduled for Sept. 18th, with a 4 pm departure. We will be fishing all day on Sept. 19th, and returning on Sept. 20 at 7 am. We are still fishing on the Searcher out of Fisherman’s Landing in Point Loma. Please call Bob Fletcher with questions on how to sign up. (Space is limited so sign up early!)

Foundation Board Meeting
2018-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Club 33 Conference Room, 2247 San Diego Ave, Suite 233, San Diego, CA, 92110, United States

Grotarian Event-Elephant Odyssey Bridge Deck at the San Diego Zoo
2018-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | CA
***Check-In is at 4:30 p.m. (Guests wanting to arrive in the early afternoon to enjoy the Zoo grounds can pick up their admission tickets at Will Call. At approximately 4:30 pm, there will be a registration desk set up in the front plaza where a Zoo volunteer will check you in. The volunteers will provide directions to the Elephant Odyssey Bridge Deck, where the group will meet.)
Cost: $30.00/person, which includes 2 hosted drink tickets per person for choice of beer, wine, assorted sodas or bottled water, as well as the Chef’s Selection of Appetizers. (Our fellow Rotarian Shawn Dixon has agreed to cover the cost of admission to the zoo for this event.)
Join the Grotarians for a roaring good time at the San Diego Zoo. We will walk across the new Canopy Bridge to a private lounge area. If you have not gone across the bridge yet, it is amazing! It is a 450 foot bridge that connects the two sides of the zoo. If you look down from the bridge, you will have a great view of the pandas. The fun continues at the private lounge area, where we will have a presentation and animal encounter.
Space is limited. Each member is limited to one guest. Should space be available prior to the close of registration on September 12, we will let you know.
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Club 33 Social Hour - The Westgate Hotel
2018-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
No registration required – guests welcome!

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.

Rise Above Hunger Meal Packing with the Padres
2018-10-13 09:00 - 23:00 | CA
When: Saturday, October 13 from 9 am – 11 am
Where: Petco Park

Description: The San Diego Rotary will join the Padres Volunteer Team and Rise Against Hunger at Petco Park for the 3rd Annual Meal Packing Event. 60,000 meals will be packed and sent to under served communities in the Dominican Republic.Arrival: Please enter Petco Park through the Park Blvd Gate located at the corner of Park Blvd and 10th Avenue (across from Lolitas Mexican Restaurant). We will have Padres Volunteer Team tables and tents set up to welcome you and get you signed in.
Parking: Parking will be available at the Lexus Lot across from the ballpark at the corner of Park Blvd. and Imperial Ave.
Attire: Please wear your blue Club 33 “We Are Everywhere” T-Shirt (contact the office if you don’t have one) and closed toe shoes.
Misc: We will be offering snacks and water during the event. Please note that we will be in a partially shaded area. Sunscreen is encouraged!

Space is limited so sign up early! Click here

Grotarian Event - Whaley House
2018-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Join the Grotarians for a spooky private tour of the world famous and historic Whaley House. We will receive a one of a kind behind the scenes tour while hearing tales of bizarre encounters with long-dead residents. Learn more about this historic landmark in San Diego and why the Whaley House has earned its reputation as America’s Most Haunted! We will walk across the street afterwards to the Old Town Mexican Cafe for a great dinner. (drinks are on your own)
When: October 17th
Time: 6PM to 8PM
Costumes Optional
$25 per person.
Please register by Oct 12 – Click here to register
Info about Whaley House’s haunted folklore:
“Few houses in San Diego are as historically important as the Whaley House. In addition to being the Whaley Family home, it housed a granary, the County Court House, San Diego’s first commercial theater, various businesses including Thomas Whaley’s own general store, a ballroom, a billiard hall, school, and polling place. Significant events, such as the seizure of the court documents and records in 1871, and the suicide of Violet Whaley in 1885 profoundly affected Thomas and Anna Whaley. These events, as well as the hangings which occurred on the property before the house was constructed, have suffused the Whaley House with an air of mystery and added to its reputation as something more than just California State Historic Landmark #65.
According to the Travel Channel’s America’s Most Haunted, the house is the number one most haunted house in the United States. The alleged hauntings at the Whaley House have been reported on numerous other television programs and been written up in countless publications and books since the house first opened as a museum in 1960. Although we cannot state positively that the Whaley House is really haunted, the voluminous documentation of paranormal occurrences at the site makes a compelling case. But, if there are ghosts at the Whaley House, who are they and why are they here?
Located at 2476 San Diego Avenue in historic Old Town San Diego, the Whaley House stands today as a classic example of mid-nineteenth century Greek Revival architecture. Formally dedicated as a historic house museum on May 25, 1960 and open to the public ever since, it is one of southern California’s most popular visitor destinations. Over 100,000 people visit the Whaley House annually, with guests traveling from across the globe to experience this world-renowned museum. It is owned by the County of San Diego and since September of 2000 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) has managed and operated the property. SOHO, a non-profit advocacy organization, has lead the community as a powerful catalyst for historic preservation by raising awareness and appreciation of our region’s architectural and cultural heritage since 1969. “
http://whaleyhouse.org/

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.
