San Diego Rotary

Club Foundation Board meeting
2016-09-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Club 33 Conference Room, 2247 San Diego Ave, Suite 233, San Diego, CA, 92110, United States

Mr./Mrs./Ms. San Diego 2016
2016-09-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
The Past President’s of San Diego Rotary have proudly selected Mrs. Lucy L. Killea as this year’s Mrs. San Diego AND Mr. Leon L. Williams as Mr. San Diego! This is the first time since the award’s inception in 1952 that the award has been given to two individuals.
Join us as we honor these two long time public servants whose careers and accomplishments helped shape San Diego into what it is today.

Annual Grotarian Poolside Chat
2016-09-13 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
Red Badgers – please come and learn more about Club 33 and our Committees as we enjoy President John Morrell’s delicious pozole by the pool. 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.
Location: President John Morrell’s house (address will be provided to you AFTER you sign up)
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Cost: FREE
This event is for Grotarians only. Please no spouses or guests.
Click here to register.
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2016 Club 33 Fishing Trip
2016-09-12 16:00 - 2016-09-14 07:00 | Fisherman’s Landing, 2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
!! ATTENTION ROTARY ANGLERS !!
THE 2016 ROTARY FISHING TRIP IS SET
This years’ Rotary fishing trip is set for the custom long range vessel SEARCHER. We are again on an extended 1 ½ day trip, departing at 4 PM on Monday, September 12 from Fisherman’s Landing in Point Loma. We will fish all day on Tuesday and return to the dock about 7-8 AM on Wednesday, September 14. The boat has comfortable staterooms for all Passengers and we will enjoy 4 delicious meals and snacks. The trip cost includes everything except drinks, tips and any fish processing. The load is only 28 passengers on this 95 foot boat, which gives all of us plenty of room. Total cost of this trip is $485.00, and is during the prime time for great fishing and smooth weather. This trip sells on a first-come-first-served basis, so call the Searcher office soon at (619) 226-2403 for your reservation.
Last year we caught limits of 35 – 42 lb. Blue Fin Tuna, and as the water is already warmer than normal, the chances of another good year are excellent!
Come join us and try to pry the new “Ferd Fletcher Perpetual Trophy” out of Bob Fletcher’s fishy hands!!
Thank you,
the Rotary Fishing Committee

Dr. Jamie Gates - The Facts About Sex Trafficking in San Diego
2016-09-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
The ugly truth in our beautiful city is that San Diego is a hot spot for sex and labor trafficking. Dr. Jamie Gates, cultural anthropologist and director of Point Loma Nazarene University’s Center for Justice and Reconciliation, presents research that show how the recruitment of victims is happening in schools and neighborhoods all over the county. Our young people are being groomed into a local commercial sex industry valued at over $800 million a year. We’ll also explore insights on what can be done.
Dr. Jamie Gates co-lead the groundbreaking research project “Measuring the Extent and Nature of Gang Involvement in Sex Trafficking in the San Diego/Tijuana Border Region” (2013-15). He co-chairs the Research and Data Committee of the San Diego County Advisory Council on Human Trafficking and CSEC. He founded and directs the Human Trafficking Research and Data Advisory Roundtable (HT-RADAR) for SD County. He led the university in establishing the Beauty for Ashes Scholarship Fund for survivors of human trafficking to get their college degree. He leads an effort to design and implement a drama-based peer-to-peer human trafficking awareness training in San Diego’s middle and high schools and serves as an expert witness for human trafficking legislation.

District Governor Marilyn Sanderson & the Club 33 Annual Committee Showcase
2016-09-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
It took three continents and seven years for District Governor Marilyn Sanderson to become a TRUE ROTARIAN. Marilyn was a Rotary drop-out before she found her passion and her voice.
Come listen to Marilyn & her story of becoming a TRUE ROTARIAN.
Marilyn is a member of the Rotary Club of La Mesa Sunrise, was president in 2009-10, and has served District 5340 as Assistant Governor, Public Image Chair and Executive Aide to the District Governor. She has been a PETS facilitator and Rotary Leadership Institute facilitator. She found her passion for Rotary in Kenya and Mexico participating in club and District projects. Locally she has initiated and participated in many projects benefiting senior citizens, disabled veterans and foster children.
Annual Committee Showcase: The Club 33 committees will showcase their projects and activities before the program begins. Be sure to arrive early to have the opportunity to visit the committee tables and displays to see what they are all about. The Showcase will begin at 11:15 and our regular program will begin at 12:30. The Carouse & Commerce Committee will be providing cold refreshments!

Offsite program - Lunch at MCRD! Guest speaker: Col (Ret) Rick Huenefeld
2016-08-25 12:00 - 13:30 | CA
Join us as we hold our weekly meeting on the beautiful grounds of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD). Entertainment will be provided by the Marine Band San Diego and we will learn about the history of MCRD and of the recruiting process. Drill instructors and recruiters will be present for a Q&A session. What these young men and women experience at MCRD San Diego during recruit training changes them forever!
All attendees must have current government issued identification.
The MCRD gate will have the names of Club 33 members and any guests that were registered.
THERE WILL NOT BE A MEETING AT LIBERTY STATION.
Driving directions:
Enter MCRD through Gate 2 located on Henderson Avenue off of Barnett Avenue.
Our program will be held in the ballroom next to the Bay View Restaurant (Bldg. 132).
Plenty of open parking is available.
After you pass the gate,
turn right on Dunlap Rd.
then turn right on Neville Road and follow it to the end to the restaurant.
Please observe speed limits!

San Diego Chargers
2016-08-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Chargers President of Football Operations John Spanos will first give an update on the upcoming football season and then he will join Fred Maas and Jeffrey Pollack who will outline the November Chargers Citizen’s Initiative and the conceptual plans for expansion of the Convention Center and new home for the San Diego Chargers.

Dr. Octavio Aburto - Assistant Professor, Marine Biology Research Division, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
2016-08-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Protecting Mexican Seas
In Mexico, there is a tremendous opportunity to integrate a network of Marine Protected Areas. By taking advantage of the significant scientific knowledge and monetary investment to date, the time is now to move forward with marine reserves implementation. Using Cabo Pulmo as a model for success, it is known that it takes two key factors to implement MPAs throughout Mexico: community involvement to better protect marine ecosystems, and communication efforts to inspire the public to protect the special places in Mexican seas. In this presentation, you will see the work that Dr. Aburto has been doing leading scientific groups, social-media campaigns, and video and photography expeditions to protect mangrove forests, coral and rocky reefs, coastal lagoons and seamounts all along Mexico.
Dr. Aburto is the Director of the Gulf of California Marine Program and is an Assistant Professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) and a professional photographer associate with the International League of Conservation Photographers. Dr. Aburto obtained his PhD at the Center of Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at SIO and was honored with the Jean Fort Award by the University of California, San Diego for his significant contribution to an issue of public concern through his doctoral research. As a Kathryn Fuller and Hellman Fellow, his research and photographs have focused on marine protected areas and commercially exploited marine species in Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador and the U.S. His photographs have been part of several conservation projects worldwide and have won international photography contests including a gold place in the Our World Underwater 2016.

Andrew Hewitt - Founder, GameChangers 500
2016-08-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Research has found that purpose-driven companies outperformed the S&P 500 by 14:1 over a 15 year study, and with Millennials becoming increasingly focused on social causes, organizations and leaders need to be aware of the trends.
Andrew Hewitt will share his thoughts for becoming a for-benefit business, so you can take advantage the #1 trend of our decade, attract top talent, deeply engage your employees, tap into new sources of capital, and turn your customers into raving fans; all rewards for doing a whole lot of good for this planet. The goal for San Diego is 1,200 companies within 2 years.
Through his leadership in creating GameChangers 500, a ranking of the world’s top for-benefit businesses, Andrew Hewitt has become a sought-after expert on what differentiates high performing purpose-driven companies. His research has led him to be featured in major media such as BBC World News, Forbes and Fast Company, lecture at leading institutions such as the U.N. University for Peace and the Social Entrepreneurship World Forum, and work with both innovative new companies like Zappos.com as well as century old corporations.
As a member of the Fourth Sector Mapping Initiative Advisory Council, Andrew is supporting the U.S. government’s transition to a four sector economy where for-benefit corporate structures will join the traditional three sectors of for-profits, non-profits, and government organizations. When he’s not researching for-benefit companies he’s often supporting millennials in finding meaningful careers within this movement, collaborating with student leadership networks and top schools such as Princeton and Harvard.

SDYS's International Youth Symphony
2016-07-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
They are returning to Club 33 for an encore performance!
Every summer, this unique three week orchestral program brings together gifted conservatory musicians from around the world to play with exceptional SDYS musicians under the leadership of SDYS Music Director Jeff Edmons for an intensive and top quality orchestral and chamber music experience.
SDYS’s International Youth Symphony, in partnership with Rotary International District 5340, is presenting its 13th season this summer. Their program at the July 30 concert at California Center for the Arts in Escondido will include selections from Mozart’s Impresario Overture, Mozart’s Symphony No. 31 in D Major, as well as Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major.
Join us as these amazing and talented musicians perform a preview of their concert.

Grotarian Event - Marine Recruit Graduation
2016-07-22 07:00 - 11:30 | CA
Date: Friday July 22, 2016
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Event: Marine Recruit Graduation
Location: Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)
Cost: Free
This will be a full-on Marine Corps Experience! Join Rotarians and Grotarians for a Marine Recruit Graduation Ceremony.
Rotarians should arrive at MCRD soon after 0700 in time to clear security and be seated to attend the Morning Colors.
Ceremony is at 0800. Rotarians will then have a briefing on MCRD in one of the nearby conference rooms. During the brief, there will be coffee, water and bagels.
At 0930 Rotarians will make their way to the parade deck for the graduation ceremony. This is guaranteed to be an inspiring experience for all who attend!
WE WILL NEED FULL NAMES FOR ALL ROTARIANS, GROTARIANS & GUESTS, AS SHOWN ON GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID, FOR ACCESS TO THIS EVENT.
Click here to register – (REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JULY 15)
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Hoover Interact Committee
2016-07-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Room number TBD

San Diego History Center
2016-07-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
You think you know San Diego…but do you?
On July 21st, the San Diego History Center presents the fun, unusual and, at times, provocative how and why the San Diego region is what it is today. Its more than sun, sand and suds, but the successes (and missteps) of those who have made their mark on our region. From discovery of our area before Jamestown was discovered, to how we could have been called “San Miguel”, to the first passenger air service in the United States, the quirky start to the San Diego Zoo and the changing face of the U.S. Mexico Border–the collections of the San Diego History Center will illustrate how these firsts came to be. The audience will get the opportunity to see up close and personal some of the objects that are part of the History Center’s collections.
Guest speakers Bill Lawrence, Executive Director, Matt Schiff, Marketing Director and Sarah Matteson, Education Coordinator

President John Morrell's Swearing-In Ceremony and Padres Panel
2016-07-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Join us for the swearing-in of President John Morrell by friend and former Mayor Jerry Sanders, followed by a timely and fun update by the San Diego Padres. Owner Tom Seidler, President Mike Dee and General Manager A.J. Preller will comprise a panel moderated by Padres Broadcaster Jesse Agler. This will be immediately after the All-Star Game at Petco and the international draft takes place, making for a timely and interesting update.

DARK - No Meeting
2016-07-07 | CA

Annual President's Roast
2016-06-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
BREAKING NEWS!…Women out of Rotary! Rotaractors up for Academy Awards! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, NO it’s President Peter’s Roast!
You won’t want to miss the best program of the year – Be there for the inside scoop, side splitting laughs and a send off for the ages!

Dr. Ramon Resa
2016-06-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Dr. Ramon Resa was born to a teen mother who had five children before she was twenty. He has never known his father. He was raised by his grandparents in a farm working family with fifteen children. Their lives depended on the crops they picked year round. When the crops failed, they did without, and many times went hungry.
His world was one of poverty, neglect, abuse, and total disregard for education. His grandparents never encouraged him to get an education because to them, farm work was as high as anyone could dream. The odds stacked against him—low self-esteem, a speech impediment, recurring depression, and prejudice—were overwhelming.
It was his second and fourth grade teachers who saw something in him and promoted his love of reading. They opened his eyes to the idea of going to college and becoming a doctor. When his grandparents urged him to give up his dream and get a factory job so he could pay them back for taking him in, he almost caved in. But, armed only with his stubborn belief in himself and the love and support of his college sweetheart Debbie, now his wife of more than 30 years, he persisted and finished medical school. He returned to the Central Valley and opened his pediatric practice, where he has been working with poor and under served children.

Grotarian Event - California Tower at The Museum of Man
2016-06-22 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
The Grotarians are climbing the historic California Tower at The Museum of Man in Balboa Park, and you are invited to join us. From the second floor of the Museum, you go up a staircase hidden from the public for decades. Then you climb seven flights, getting glimpses through narrow windows of the beauty outside. Finally, you climb a spiral metal stairway and emerge into sunlight where you will see a spectacular Southern California vista. Depending on the number of attendees, we will be divided into two groups to climb the tower. Before or after your climb, we will enjoy light appetizers and wine on the museum balcony.
June 22, 2016
5:30-7:30
$30/person
California Tower
Museum of Man
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
SOLD OUT!
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San Diego Rotary Club Foundation Board meeting
2016-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Club 33 Conference Room, 2247 San Diego Ave, Suite 233, San Diego, CA, 92110, United States

Joint Club Board meeting
2016-06-18 08:00 - 11:00 | San Diego Yacht Club, 1011 Anchorage Ln, San Diego, CA, 92016, United States

Musical Prodigies -Guest speaker Dr. Gary McPherson, Performance by Gavin George, Piano Prodigy
2016-06-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
The Extraordinary World of the Musical Prodigy
Guest speaker Gary McPherson, Ph.D., Ormond Professor and Director of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music in Australia, studies giftedness: the characteristics and development of people who have an unusually high potential for greatness. His presentation will talk about his research on musical prodigies, and the range of natural abilities and environmental factors that lead to extraordinarily rapid musical development. How can this be explained? How are musical prodigies different from other children? These two questions are at the heart of his presentation.
Dr. McPherson’s research has provided an increased and deepened understanding of how individuals develop wide-ranging musical skills. Investigating the cognitive and social process involved in acquiring and applying musical competencies, and the personal and environmental factors that affect musical development, ability and identity more generally, he is widely accepted as having had very considerable impact on both music education theory and, not least, its everyday international practice. The value of this contribution is evidenced by widespread citations, guest lecturing at over 50 universities in 25 different countries, and over 40 keynote presentations at national and international conferences in various parts of the world.
Also appearing will be Gavin George, piano prodigy.
Acclaimed for his musical maturity and virtuosity with a passion for music, 12 year-old pianist Gavin George began formal piano instruction at age three-and-a-half. He made his concerto debut by age seven with the Newark-Granville Symphony performing Haydn’s Concerto in D Major, and was a featured performer on the CBS Early Show. As a gold medal winner for two consecutive years in the American Association for the Development of the Gifted and Talented International Piano Competition, Gavin has performed multiple times in Carnegie Hall. He was awarded a full scholarship to study and perform at Luxembourg’s Vianden Music Festival.
In 2011, Gavin became the youngest musician to perform on the Emmy-award winning show From the Top, broadcast on NPR. He was awarded first prize in the SAA’s International Piano Concerto Competition performing Beethoven’s Concerto No. 3, and performed at Orchestra Hall (Minneapolis), Midland Theater (Newark), and Constitution Hall (Washington, D.C.). Gavin was selected for one as one of the documentary profiles made by PRODIGIES, appearing on the YouTube THNKR series.

City Heights Rotaract
2016-06-14 18:00 - 19:30 | City Heights Center, 4305 University Avenue Ste. 640, San Diego, CA, 92105, United States
No guest speaker. Election Day!

Carouse & Commerce
2016-06-09 17:00 - 18:00 | CA
We have a new committee named “Carouse and Commerce”, aimed at helping us recruit, network and get to know each other better in a casual, social environment. All members are invited to attend and to bring a prospective member. We hope you can join us at our inaugural event!
When: Thursday, June 9th @ 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Karl Strauss Brewery in the Barrel Room
Address: Karl Strauss Main Brewery 5985 Santa Fe St, San Diego, CA 92109
Thank you to committee Co-Chair Ben Wood for sponsoring the food and the first 2 beers for everyone!

Dr. Russell Low - The Chinese and Building of the Transcontinental Railroad: A Descendant's Story
2016-06-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
From Dr. Low: “The building of the TCRR was a feat of unimaginable magnitude that required a Herculean effort. Its completion on May 10, 1869 was celebrated across our nation. 1200 Chinese workers performed the most dangerous work. With nothing more than hand tools, they laid the CPRR through the high Sierra Nevada Mountains. The story of my great grandfather Hung Lai Wah and his 100 descendants is an American Story that spans 150 years and multiple generations.”

Club 33 Golf Tournament - Final Round
2016-06-03 | San Diego Country Club, 88 L St., Chu, CA, 91911
The next and final round of the Rotary Golf Tournament for President Peter’s year will be held Friday, June 3rd at San Diego Country Club, with the first tee time at approximately 11:30am.
All Rotary golfers are encouraged to play in this fun event, as fellowship is the top priority! The cost to play this exclusive, private course is approximately $116.50 per player, which includes electric carts, plus each player’s pro rata share of the cost of refreshments.
Please contact Alli Lucas (alucas@naisandiego.com or (619)241-2342) to sign up.

Alison Holland & Clint Lusardi - Zoo Express Program
2016-06-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Zoo Express: Bringing Joy and Comfort to Those Who Cannot Visit the World-Famous San Diego Zoo
Zoo Express is a program which was started in 1995. It was started as a way to reach out to children and seniors who might not otherwise be able to experience the wonderful world of animals. Zoo Express is funded by generous donations and the program’s focus is on children’s hospitals, disabled children and senior homes. The trainers showcase 2 to 6 animals and show an interactive presentation allowing tactile with some of the animal ambassadors while giving information about them, along with a wildlife conservation message.
Alison Holland has been working at the Zoo for 39 years. She initially served as a keeper in the Children’s Zoo and Nursery, but the majority of her time has been as a trainer in the Wegeforth Bowl. In 2012, Alison was made coordinator for the Zoo express program.
Clint Lusardi is an animal care supervisor in the Animal Connections division of San Diego Zoo Global. He oversees the Children’s Zoo, Free Flight Bird Show, and the Zoo Express program. He came to the San Diego Zoo as a keeper in 2003 with more than a decade of experience training many species of animals.

Douglas Gordon - Normandy Loves the US...The Untold Story
2016-05-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Imagine that Americans are loved in France today. It’s true and former Club 33 member Doug Gordon has the pictures and stories to prove it from his many trips to Normandy during D-Day Anniversary Week with his good friend, Jack Port of Escondido, a U.S. Army WWII veteran of the Normandy Campaign. Discover the true but little known feel-good story of why people of all ages in Normandy love Americans today.

Hoover Interact Class of 2016 Graduation
2016-05-24 17:30 - 20:00 | CA
Location: Price Philanthropies building in City Heights
Please see Mia Harenski or David Kvendru for more details

George Chamberlin
2016-05-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Asking for trouble: Money matters in retirement
It is the perfect storm for dangerous investments, with interest rates nearly at zero and seniors trying to fight the consequences of inflation. After nine years with very, very low rates many people find themselves in a desperate situation and, as a result, are becoming victims of fraud. Protecting yourself, your parents or your grandparents from making serious mistakes is critical at times like these.
George Chamberlin is the former Executive Editor for the Daily Transcript. He is also the business editor for KOGO Radio and host of “Money in the Morning”, a personal finance program heard each Sunday morning. In addition, he is the Money Advisor for NBC 7. He is the publisher and editor of a national newsletter, Investing for Rookies. George has been honored three times by the Small Business Administration as the Media Advocate of the Year.
