San Diego Rotary

San Diego Rotary's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative
2021-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Laurie Coskey
Jordan Harrison
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) continues to be a top priority for Rotary. In this program, you will hear more about the steps San Diego Rotary is taking to keep DEI at the forefront of what we say, think, and do. Join the conversation, as President Chris will share the importance of rolling out this initiative, while co-chairs Jordan Harrison and Laurie Coskey will relay the work the DEI Committee has done thus far, the strategy plan for the upcoming years to come, and DEI from a Rotary perspective and lens.

Martha Gilmer - The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
2021-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
The Future is “Hear”!
The San Diego Symphony is pleased to unveil a long-awaited dream of theirs and the city, a premiere state-of-the-art outdoor waterfront performance venue for all of San Diego to enjoy. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will have its grand opening weekend on August 6th featuring their fabulous orchestra and music Director Rafael Payare,“Best of Broadway” on August 7th, and Gladys Knight with Naturally 7 on August 8th.
Martha Gilmer, CEO of the San Diego Symphony, will be joining us to talk about the Shell’s journey to fruition and all of the exciting events they have coming up.
Martha was named Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in October 2014 and leads the institution in realizing all areas of its mission: expanding its programming, increasing its community engagement, heightening its artistic profile, and building its capacity to share transformative experiences.
For more information on The Rady Shell’s inaugural season, visit www.theshell.org.

Matthew T. Hall - The State of Journalism Today
2021-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
These days, more and more people distrust journalism, and fewer and fewer journalists practice it. Join the national president of the Society of Professional Journalists and the head of The San Diego Union-Tribune Opinion section, Matthew T. Hall, for a lively conversation on what’s wrong with journalism. He’ll discuss why you should care, how you can help and what the Union-Tribune and outlets across the nation are doing to rebuild trust and reinvigorate an industry.
Matthew Hall is the editorial and opinion director at The San Diego Union-Tribune, where he has worked since 2001. He manages the Ideas and Opinion section, writing and editing editorials, and overseeing editorial cartoons, commentaries, letters to the editor, a daily podcast called “San Diego News Fix” and a weekly podcast called “Name Drop San Diego.”

Monthly Club Board meeting
2020-01-31 07:30 - 09:00 | Club 33 Conference Room, 2247 San Diego Ave, Suite 233, San Diego, CA, 92110, United States

Stacey Murphy- Cryptocurrencies: From Curiosity to Viable Investment
2021-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Stacey Murphy is a self-employed, serial entrepreneur and new to Rotary this year. She is an advisor to several start-ups including Metabit Broker which helps companies and influencers onboard onto blockchain and the metaverse.
For better or worse, cryptocurrencies have gone from curiosity to viable investment, making them almost impossible to ignore. There’s still lots of unknowns with this emerging technology, including regulations. Stacey will share her crypto story that began in 2014 and why she remains excited about the possibilities despite all the ups and downs.

Membership Committee
2019-06-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

The 5G Revolution - How It Will Impact You
2021-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
5G (5th Generation) wireless connectivity and IoT (Internet of Things) is set to revolutionize the way businesses as well as consumers leverage technology. This week’s program will cover an overview of 5G & IoT and summarize the benefits to consumers as well as businesses. Michael Gordon IV, owner of MGIV Telecom and Technology and Joe Fizor, Solutions Engineer and 5G/IoT specialist, will be sharing their knowledge, experience, and some real life applications in play today! We hope you will join us for this very informative & innovative (or futuristic) program!
Michael Gordon IV, founder and President of MGIV Telecom and Technology, started his career in the Information Technology space in 2009 working with multiple organizations until he founded MGIV Inc in 2013. Since founding the company, Michael Gordon has quickly become a leader of the next generation in a niche industry referred to as “The Channel” or indirect sales channel for telecom and technology solutions. MGIV Incorporated partners with their clients and positions themselves as agents, brokers and consultants to assist their clients with identifying, implementing and supporting solutions such as remote workforce & mobility applications, internet services, network architecture & security, cloud phone systems, & team collaboration tools.

Joe Fizor has over 15 years of experience designing and consulting IT services throughout the Enterprise space. He now leads a team of Solution Engineers at TBI, that are vendor agnostic, and offer technical support to customers as they navigator the hundreds of vendors in the managed service and telecom space. He has extensive experience with network design and security solutions. Throughout his TBI career, Joe has strived to stay up to date on the latest trends from SD-WAN to SASE, and more recently the developments of 5G and IoT, with a look to the future and the importance of Edge Compute. TBI serves as a conduit for organizations like Michael Gordon’s at MGIV to leverage best of breed solutions from connectivity through to Cloud Infrastructure and Security.

Paul Baribault, President & CEO-San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
2021-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a unique organization in the conservation space- as they have two powerful front doors, the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. But, many people don’t know everything that happens behind the scenes that makes them a premiere conservation organization.
We are excited to host Paul Baribault, President and CEO of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, who will give a glimpse into the important conservation work the organization does, as well as an inside look at their evolving approach to the future.
On October 1, 2019, Paul Baribault began his leadership role as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (formerly San Diego Zoo Global), a nonprofit organization and leader in wildlife conservation, health care, science and education. His team leads cutting edge conservation work across six continents, collaborating with hundreds of partners around the globe to save wildlife. And, they bring their work home to share with guests at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, inspiring the next generation of wildlife allies.
Previously, Baribault worked at The Walt Disney Studios as Vice President of Animation Marketing Operations and Strategy and General Manager of Disneynature. Baribault co-led theatrical film campaigns for Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and The Muppets. He was instrumental in the creative development and leadership of the first 14 Disneynature films. And, it was here where he built an understanding of the challenges facing wildlife today. In his work with Disneynature, Baribault pioneered the connection of conservation projects to films, collaborating with leading nonprofits to plant millions of trees and protect millions of acres of land for wildlife worldwide.
Baribault has a long, committed history as a conservationist. He has served as vice chair of The Jane Goodall Institute, a member of the executive committee of Jackson Wild (a conservation summit and wildlife film festival), and executive chair of The Aspen Institute High Seas Initiative.

The Big Draw! Virtual Opportunity Drawing
2021-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Are you ready to help us “Go Do Good” in the community by supporting our Club’s Foundation? Of course you are!!!
While we may not have been able to hold our annual BIG Bid Auction this past December, you can still help us raise critical funds for the Foundation’s community programs by supporting this year’s The Big DRAW… our virtual opportunity drawing!
Many thanks to the Auction Committee for creating this fun opportunity to support our Foundation – and a HUGE special “Thank You” to our Drawing’s generous donors: Penny Robbins-Halcyon Seas, Mike Morton–Miguel’s, Lynn Congemi, Brad Sund, Stan Hartman, the San Diego Padres, Jordan Maharaj, Mary Radovan, Stephanie Saathoff, Jack Berkman and Ginny Ollis.
Minimum purchase is 3 tickets for $100. Additional individual tickets can be purchased for $50 each…. AND you can decide into which “pot” you want your tickets placed!
#1 – Halcyon Seas Cruise for 12 – An ideal way to celebrate an upcoming graduation or other special occasion TICKETS SALES FOR THIS ITEM HAVE CLOSED – CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER PHIL BLAIR!!
#2 – One week cabin stay in beautiful Sedona, Arizona – perfect for hiking and star gazing
#3 – Four (4) nights in beautiful Idyllwild Cabin – great location for hiking and other outdoor activities
The Big DRAW is open to both members and non-members … and of course, you can purchase LOTS of tickets!
PLEASE NOTE – we will draw for the Halcyon Seas package on April 29th – so be sure to purchase your tickets for this wonderful package by April 27th! Ticket sales for Items #2 and #3 will close on May 11 and winners will be drawn on May 13. You are eligible to win only one Big Draw item.
Be sure to share this email with your friends, neighbors and co-workers so they can participate in our drawing as well!
Thanks again to members Penny Robbins, Stan Hartman and Brad Sund for donating the fabulous “Big DRAW” items you can preview below.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW https://sandiegorotary.wufoo.com/forms/w8cjt0t1k3srmg/

BIG DRAW ITEM #2
A week at a Sedona Cabin with a Million Dollar View. Bring your mountain bike and hiking books as you will only be a mile from some of the best trails in Sedona, Arizona. Sit on the deck and look at a 180 degree view of the beautiful Red Rock Mountains. Click here for more information and photos or go to VRBO.com and search 208806
Quail Tail Trail Getaway – 7 day stay for six (6) adults.
Nestled atop Jordon Hill in Sedona, this A-Frame cabin with its wrap around deck provides soaring views of monolithic “red rocks”. The property contains three bedrooms, two baths and a loft. There is a cozy living room with fireplace, a laundry room with washer and dryer and a complete kitchen.
Stay determined upon availability. Please contact at least a month in advance of desired time. Restrictions: Unavailable in March/April/October/Thanksgiving; Christmas.
Valued at $2,500
Cabin donated by Stan Hartman
The last day to purchase tickets for this item is on May 11 and we will be drawing the winner for this item on Thursday, May 13 during our meeting.

BIG DRAW ITEM #3
Beautiful Idyllwild Cabin for 4 nights. This 3 bed 2.5 bath lovely mountain home has outstanding views of Lily Rock and the tall pines. You will feel like you are in a tree house overlooking your private terraced garden with beautiful native plantings. Hang out in the home’s brand new hot tub and gaze at the stars. A remodeled kitchen is fully equipped with all the essentials including a breakfast bar and a wet bar. Cozy up by the home’s decorative round mid-century fireplace. Ascend to the upper level and find your Master suite sanctuary with queen bed, remodeled spa bath. The views from the bedrooms are magical and both feature private balcony’s. The lower level features a huge game room which has a foosball and ping pong table. Home is about a mile away from town, which makes it a quick drive as well as a peaceful scenic walk as well! Cannot be used during any major holiday weekends and the following dates: November 13th thru January 5th. For more photos and information, click here
https://www.newspiritvacationhomes.com/vacation-rentals/rental/2072-164999/
Valued at $2,000
Cabin donated by Brad Sund
The last day to purchase tickets for this item is on May 11 and we will be drawing the winner for this item on Thursday, May 13 during our meeting.
All-In Consolation Drawing
Didn’t win one of the big prizes in our Big Draw, don’t give up… you’ll still have a chance to win one of several smaller prizes! All non-winning tickets will automatically be put into our “All-In Drawing” and you’ll have a chance to win one of the additional prizes. Prizes include $100 gift cards to fabulous local restaurants Herb & Wood, Javier’s La Jolla, The Lodge At Torrey Pines, Cesarina’s and Truluck’s, and San Diego Padres gift certificates, each good for two (2) tickets to a game during the Marlins @ Padres series (Aug 9-11, 2021; pending capacity constraints and availability).
Thank you to prize donors Jordan Maharaj, Stephanie Saathoff, Jack Berkman, Mary Radovan, Ginny Ollis, and the San Diego Padres
All-In Drawing will take place on May 13.
Big Draw winners are not eligible to win an All-In prize. All-In eligible participants can only win one All-In prize.

SDSU Mission Valley: Built for San Diego
2021-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
After purchasing the Mission Valley stadium site in August 2020, San Diego State University immediately began construction on SDSU Mission Valley and Aztec Stadium. As Aztec Stadium begins to rise, San Diego Stadium’s demolition will unlock the site’s development potential, which will include innovation space, housing, and a community River Park.
Gina Jacobs, Associate Vice President for Mission Valley Development and JD Wicker, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, will share an update on the university’s progress and planning.

Annual District 5340 Four-Way Test Speech Contest
2021-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Club 33 will be hosting this year’s Four Way Test Speech Contest District Finals on Thursday, April 29, in our new virtual world. Students throughout the County are competing in regional contests – learning to communicate effectively and building their public speaking skills, while collecting scholarship prize money along the way. Our event will feature the “Final Four,” and we encourage you all to please lock this date in on your calendar.
Club 33 is very proud to host these outstanding young leaders of tomorrow and hear their compelling stories. Our Club 33 Speech Coaches have dedicated hundreds of hours to making this a success in our new virtual world, now let’s celebrate the Finals together!

Leah Koontz, Vice President Controller of Southwest Airlines, and Michelle Brega, Senior Director for External Relations for the SD County Regional Airport Authority
2021-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Guest speakers Leah Koontz, Vice President Controller of Southwest Airlines, and Michelle Brega, Senior Director for External Relations for the SD County Regional Airport Authority, will join us to talk about the challenges that both the airlines and the airport have experienced during this pandemic, to give us an update on national and international travel, and what the recovery looks like over the next few months. We will also get an update on the airport’s Terminal 1 project.

Virtual Prospective Member Reception
2021-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
The Membership Committee, combined with many of your efforts during the pandemic, continues to find ways to recruit, recommend and submit new candidates for membership. Our virtual prospective member receptions have continued to be very successful so we are excited to announce our next event on Thursday, April 22, at 11:00 am -11:55 am. (this will take the place of our usual Lobby Chat that day).
Please invite a prospective member to attend this special event with you so they could learn more about Rotary and our club. Guests will hear first-hand testimonials from members on what Rotary means to them and how we as Rotarians serve our community.
Then encourage your guests to join us for our 12:00 noon program that day. Guest speakers Leah Koontz of Southwest Airlines, and Michelle Brega of the SD County Regional Airport Authority to talk about the challenges that both the airlines and the airport have experienced during this pandemic, and what the recovery looks like over the next 5 years.
Please register your guest in advance for the Reception here https://sandiegorotary.wufoo.com/forms/w988bph0tsiegw/
Guests will be emailed the reception Zoom link before April 22. Thank you for your support!

Dr. Constance Carroll, Chancellor - San Diego Community College District
2021-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
The California Community College Baccalaureate: A New Direction for Workforce Education
California’s baccalaureate community college pilot program was approved by the legislature in 2014. Following two statewide evaluations of the pilot program, additional legislation was passed to extend the deadline or “sunset” of the pilot. In the current legislative session, California Assemblyman Jose Medina has introduced a bill (AB 927) to make the current pilot programs permanent and to expand the opportunity for offering baccalaureate programs to all 116 California community colleges. San Diego Community College District Chancellor Constance Carroll chairs the statewide advocacy effort and will report on the purpose and future direction of this new role for community colleges.

Nancy Worlie - KPBS Interim General Manager
2021-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
In February, we heard from retiring KPBS General Manager Tom Karlo about how KPBS evolved over his 47-year career.
On April 8, we are pleased to meet the new KPBS Interim General Manager, Nancy Worlie, who will discuss the steps the station took to meet the public’s need for information in 2020.
The forced and accelerated change in media habits during COVID-19 pandemic social distancing requirements will have a long-lasting impact on how media companies, like KPBS, produce and deliver content.
What’s next in 2021 and beyond for KPBS? Join us on April 8 to find out.

District Governor Steve Weitzen
2021-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
It is our honor to have joining us Rotary 5340 District Governor, Steve Weitzen.
A native San Diegan, Steve is a resident of La Jolla with his wife, Ava. He has been a licensed attorney since 1987 and opened his law practice in 1990. Today, he is a solo practitioner in the area of civil litigation.
Steve has been a member of the Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary Club since 2006 and served as President in 2013-14. He has been to El Salvador twice with the club to work on international projects in this poorest of Central American countries. He also serves at Stand Down as a counselor of homeless military veterans.
He was an Assistant Governor from 2015-18, and was the Chief Assistant Governor from 2019 -2020.
Steve will share with us his inspiring Rotary story: his reasons for joining Rotary and why he stays in Rotary. He will also catch us up on the District’s anti-human trafficking focus.

Dr. Tony Hunter, American Cancer Society Professor, Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory, Renato Dulbecco Chair
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Tony Hunter, PhD, is a Salk scientist and American Cancer Society Professor.
Dr. Hunter made the seminal discovery, more than four decades ago, that the addition and subtraction of phosphate molecules to proteins on tyrosine, one of the 20 amino acids, allows cells to control when key proteins are on standby and when they are active. He went on to show that, in cancers, growth was switched to an always-on mode by the malfunctions of these phosphates. Since then, his lab has led the field in understanding how chemical additions to proteins control the cell cycle and growth. Dr. Hunter uses cutting-edge molecular, genetic and cell biology techniques to probe how these programs interact with each other, what effect they have on cells and how cancers disrupt them to encourage uninhibited growth. Already, cancer drugs—such as the leukemia therapy Gleevec™—have been designed based on Hunter’s discoveries. Gleevec turns off an enzyme that normally adds phosphates to tyrosines in proteins, thus preventing cancers from growing. As Hunter continues to discover other ways in which cells use chemical additions to proteins to control their growth, he aims to find potential therapeutic targets for cancers.
Dr. Hunter will talk about his major discovery that led to the drug, Gleevec and the research he is currently conducting through his NCI Outstanding Investigator Award, which supports accomplished leaders in cancer research.

Virtual Camp Enterprise Kickoff
2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
This year Camp Enterprise will be virtual and will welcome 50 high school juniors who will be participating in our 45th annual three-day program. This life-changing experience is one of our signature service projects and a staple of San Diego Rotary since 1976. The students will be online with us to watch our kickoff program so let’s show them our support!
Our featured guest speaker will be the CFO and Co-Founder of Pura Vida Bracelets, Paul Goodman. Paul is charged with ensuring the growth and financial success of the multimillion-dollar jewelry and lifestyle brand.
Immediately after graduating from SDSU, Paul and his best friend, Griffin Thall, teamed up with two Costa Rican artisans to launch the brand. Within a decade, the startup has become one of the biggest jewelry companies around, with millions of fans all across the globe.
Paul is not only dedicated to building a strong brand culture both internally and externally, but he’s also passionate about making an impact on the lives of other people. He helps provide full-time jobs to more than 850 artisans around the world, and the brand’s Charity Collection has raised more than $2M for charitable causes and organizations.
He is a member of global leadership organization YPO and has been featured on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list. Pura Vida is one of Inc.’s 5,000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America, and was named LA Business Journal’s Direct to Consumer Brand of the Year in 2019.

Erik Greupner, CEO - San Diego Padres
2021-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
We are privileged to have scheduled new Padres CEO Erik Greupner to showcase the new and upcoming highlights for the 2021 season. He will discuss all of the exciting news related to the Padres and the 2021 roster.
Greupner was promoted to his current post of chief executive officer in February 2021. He oversees the Padres’ business operations and leads the growth and development of the Padres’ business and culture. 2021 marks his 11th season in San Diego after joining the club in December 2010.

International Women's Day: Choose to Challenge
2021-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Monday, March 8 is International Women’s Day. The day was first recognized in 1911. And this year’s campaign theme is: Choose to Challenge. How will you help forge a gender equal world?
Dr. Hei-ock Kim
Dr. Lorri Sulpizio
Jenni Prisk
Join us as we celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias and discuss action for equality with two guest speakers: Dr. Hei-ock (pronounced Hay-o) Kim, Founder and Executive Director of The Kim Center, where she is a subject matter expert on workplace gender equity; and Dr. Lorri Sulpizio, Executive Director of the Conscious Leadership Academy, and the founder of the Center for Women’s Leadership at USD, focusing on gender dynamics. Our very own Jenni Prisk will serve as Chair of the Day and moderate the program.

Julie Coker-The State of San Diego's Tourism Sector
2021-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Julie Coker is the President and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). SDTA’s mission is to drive visitor demand to economically benefit the San Diego region. Prior to the pandemic, San Diego welcomed over 35 million visitors to the region who generated $11.6 Billion in visitor spending. 1 in 8 San Diegans are employed by the Tourism sector. Come hear how this business sector has been severely impacted by COVID 19 and how it will recover.
Last June, Julie took over as the new president and CEO of SDTA as the organization began to enact its recovery plan for the local tourism industry, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis.
Coker, a hospitality industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, cane to San Diego after serving as the president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Originally, Coker was to begin her new role with the SDTA in March but delayed her start date so she could help the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau navigate the ongoing pandemic. During that transition, Coker gave up her salary so hourly team members could continue to work.
Despite the challenging times, Coker said she is excited to help San Diego’s tourism industry get back to business and cement its reputation as one of the country’s premier destinations.

Tom Karlo - His 47-Year Career at KBPS
2021-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
KPBS General Manager emeritus Tom Karlo will talk about his 47-year career at KPBS. From a student assistant to general manager, Tom will talk about KPBS’ rise from a little watched and listened educational TV and radio station, to the most listened to radio station in San Diego and one of the highest rated PBS stations in the country. KPBS transitioned to become a multimedia organization embracing and producing digital and social media content that provides stories that make us think, help us dream, and keep us connected.

Steve Rosetta - A Life Science City in San Diego
2021-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
A few months ago, it was announced that real estate firm IQHQ purchased the Manchester Pacific Gateway development site downtown for $230 million dollars.
Steve Rosetta, CEO of IQHQ, will be joining us to tell us more about this project and more specifically, about the $1.5 billion dollar life science city, known as the San Diego Research and Development District, that will be built on that property, which will extend from Broadway to Seaport Village, to Pacific Highway and Harbor Drive.
IQHQ, started a year ago by esteemed life science builder Alan Gold, wants to create an unrivaled life science center and a premier waterfront development here in San Diego that will spark further investment in the region’s commercial life science market. They are also focused on creating centers in San Francisco, Boston and the United Kingdom.

IQHQ’s Research and Development District includes a series of mid-rise office buildings and one 17-story tower, all facing the Pacific Ocean.(Courtesy, IQHQ)

Scott Carr - The History and Development of the Rotary Brand
2021-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Scott Carr had the honor of serving as our District Governor in 2017, while running his own marketing agency for lawyers and financial professionals. He has filled many positions within District 5340, including public relations chair. He handled marketing for the Millions For HOPE event, which raised over $30 million in bequests and direct contributions for the Rotary Foundation. He then pioneered a social media campaign in 2018 that drove Facebook followers for the District from just over 500 followers to more than 30,000.
Currently, Scott is the Director of Marketing and Community Relations for Klinedinst Attorneys, a business law firm with offices in 5 major markets across the West.
Scott will be speaking on the history and development of the Rotary brand, and how branding helps companies and organizations like ours create powerful messaging for current and future customers.
