Vicky Carlson, LEAD San Diego
2014-07-24 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Leadership begins with . . . LEAD.For nearly 33 years, LEAD San Diego has been providing balanced education and dialogue on issues of critical regional importance, filling the pipeline of leadership for our region. LEAD President and CEO Vicky Carlson will explain how LEAD’s various programs inspire a cross-section of community leaders to become better informed and civically engaged, benefiting not only LEAD participants themselves, but also the companies they work for and our entire community

All Committee Chair Meeting
2014-07-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

Palliative Care Panel Discussion (Panel of CEOs of Life Bridge, Sharp Hospice and Elizabeth Hospice)
2014-07-31 00:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Hospice and Palliative Care in SD – Alive and Well!
While the terms hospice and palliative care are not new to many, what they mean and when they come into play are still not clear to a lot of people. We’ll have a panel of experts discuss the elements of both hospice and palliative care as well as when individuals – and their love ones – should begin to consider their benefits to their quality of life. Don’t miss this program – it’s one that could be of significant value to your family.

Interact - Hoover Committee
2014-07-31 13:30 - 14:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

Girl Scout Committee
2014-07-31 13:30 - 14:30, 2014-08-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

The Bridge - Storefront Project Committee
2014-07-31 13:30 - 14:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

The Lost Boys - Walter Lam
2014-08-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Walter Lam, himself a refugee from Uganda, fled political persecution and came to San Diego in 1986. Upon arrival to the United States, Walter recognized that there were not programs addressing the needs of African Refugees arriving in San Diego. In 1989, he founded the Alliance for African Assistance with the purpose of helping fellow refugees from Africa. Over the past 25 years the Alliance has greatly expanded to serving thousands of refugees from all over the world.
Walter’s program will be on “The Lost Boys”. This is a compelling tale about the resettlement of the lost boys of Sudan, a mixed group of adults and minors. The amazing part of this story is the transformation of these kids, who grow up to become leaders in the U. S. and in their native country of Sudan. Among all the refugees that came to America during the last 25 years, this group comprises the largest number of refugees who went back to help their home country.
Walter has served on the California Refugee Health Advisory Board and the California State Advisory Committee for Refugees, the California Refugee Forum. He was also a member of Mayor Dick Murphy’s African American Advisory board. He was a member of the city of San Diego International Affairs board, he is a recipient of the United Way of San Diego Ben Polak Award of Excellence and has been highlighted as a prominent refugee by the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCD). Walter is Currently on the Board of Directors for the Neighborhood House Association, as well as a an active member of San Diego Rotary by being involved with the Peace, Rotary Cares and Microcredit committees.

Panel of Bio-Fuel Experts
2014-08-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
CleanTECH San Diego Moderator – Jason Anderson, CleanTECH San Diego Panel 1 – Martin Sabarsky, Cellana (fuel and food) Panel 2 – Steve Mayfield, UC San Diego/California Center for Biotechnology (academia) Panel 3 – Joe Mahler, Synthetic Genomics (imperial valley)

Hoover Interact Back-To-School Night
2014-08-20 17:30 - 19:30
Back to school night for the incoming Interact seniors and their families at the Price Charities building in City Heights. The students will learn about the college application process and discuss the upcoming school year. Contact Mia Harenski or Jeremiah Doran for more information.

US Attorney Laura Duffy
2014-08-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
US Attorney Laura Duffy will speak on Federal Prosecution Trends in the Southern District of California: The Prescription drug abuse epidemic, the resurgence of methamphetamine, and how gangs are getting into sex trafficking.

Senior Services Committee
2014-08-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

Animal Appreciation
2014-08-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

Sheriff Bill Gore - High Profile Issues in Law Enforcement
2014-08-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
The Sheriff’s Department provides patrol and investigative services throughout San Diego County. The department operates seven detention facilities, a forensic laboratory, Search and Rescue and SWAT operations, aerial support, intelligence operations and specialized investigations, including homicide, sexual assault, and high tech crime. Amidst the daily challenges, there are some high profile issues the sheriff must tackle personally. Sheriff Gore will offer insights into the issues facing the county including guns, felons, and unlawful immigrants.

Quarterly New Member Orientation Breakfast
2014-09-03 07:30 - 09:00 | San Diego Rotary office, 2247 San Diego Avenue #233, San Diego, 92110
Contact the office if you are a Grotarian that hasn’t yet attended an Orientation breakfast and would like to attend.

2014 Innovadora - Two Countries; One Region; Unlimited Opportunities
2014-09-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Rodrigo Caballero will speak about Tijuana Innovadora and the important role it has played in changing the face of Tijuana, the significance of the Mexican Diaspora and what both mean to the future of the entire region. Tijuana Innovadora is a premier biannual event showcasing the unlimited opportunities and importance of regional partnerships, collaboration and innovation. What began in 2008 as an effort to inspire the citizens of Tijuana to reclaim their city with pride has evolved into a premier event showcasing the partnerships, collaboration and opportunities within the San Diego/Tijuana region. The event attracts tens of thousands of people and features world-class speakers which helps to bring global focus on Tijuana, and by extension San Diego, in a positive way.

Grotarian Poolside chat
2014-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 | John Morrell’s home
This is an opportunity to learn more about San Diego Rotary and our wonderful, active projects. Chairs from different committees will describe their purpose, activities and ways you can participate. Dinner will be provided. This event will be held at John Morrell’s home and is open to Grotarians only (please no guests or spouses). Online Registration is open until midnight on Friday, September 5, 2014.
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SDSU Rotaract Committee meeting
2014-09-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Aztec Student Union, SDSU

VIP New Member Prospect Reception
2014-09-11 11:30 - 12:00 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Bring a prospective member to Liberty Station Room 202 to meet with the club leadership and hear a brief pitch about why it’s is beneficial to join San Diego Rotary. Then bring your guest to lunch (the club will pick up the cost of the guest) so they can learn more about the club.
Event is limited to 40 individuals – 20 members and their 20 guests.
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Neel Kashkari
2014-09-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Born and raised in Ohio and educated at the University of Illinois, Kashkari worked initially as an aerospace engineer. After attending business school at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, he became an investment banker, covering the information technology security sector for Goldman Sachs. When Henry Paulson, the former head of Goldman, was appointed Secretary of the Treasury in 2006, he brought Kashkari on as an aide. Kashkari was eventually named Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Economics and Development. At Treasury, he played a number of roles in the response to the financial crisis and the subprime mortgage crisis that preceded it, most notably administering TARP.
Kashkari left government and began working for Pimco in 2009, leading that company’s push into the equities market. In January 2013 he resigned from Pimco to explore a run for public office. One year later, he announced his candidacy for Governor of California. On June 3, 2014, he came in second in California’s nonpartisan blanket primary, placing him on the general election ballot in November against incumbent governor Jerry Brown.

Club Assembly - Committee showcase; District Governor Louise Andres, speaker
2014-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

Golf Tournament
2014-09-19 12:00 - 17:00
ATTENTION ROTARY GOLFERS!
The first round of this year’s Club 33 Tournament to be held on Friday, September 19th, 2014 at the San Diego Country Club, with the first tee time at 1:00pm. 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.

KPBS Behind the Scenes Tour - Grotarian event
2014-09-23 16:30 - 19:00
Tour 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm; Reception and Program – 5:30 pm – 7 pm

KPBS Studio/SDSU campus 5200 Campanile Drive, 92182
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to tour KPBS and see the newly remodeled second floor — the Joan and Irwin Jacobs KPBS News Center.
On the behind-the-scenes tour of KPBS, you will get a chance to meet on-air radio hosts, TV reporters and journalists heard frequently on KPBS. We’ll go in the studios of KPBS Morning Edition, Roundtable, and see the TV studio staff preparing for the nightly news show, KPBS Evening Edition. The one-hour tour is very enjoyable, interesting and informative. A light buffet dinner with adult beverages will follow after which we shall hear from one of the KPBS reporters as well as from fellow Rotarian Tom Karlo, KPBS General Manager.
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Time: Behind the Scenes Tour– 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Reception and Program– 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Cost is $30 per person
Online registration is open until midnight on Thursday, September 18, 2014.
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Mr./Mrs./Ms. San Diego
2014-09-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

Club 33 Fall Tennis Tournament
2014-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Barnes Tennis Center, 4490 W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92107
We are excited to announce that our Fall Tennis Tournament will be held on:
Wednesday, October 1st, 5:00 pm at the Barnes Tennis Center in Point Loma.
The cost is $25 per player. Friends and Family are welcome.
If you have not played in the tournament before, please know that we have participants of all skill levels. Our format is great for players of all abilities. We will conclude our tournament with a social hour of beverages and snacks.
Please contact John Peele if you have any questions. 619-275-5040 or jpeelle@peellefinancial.com
Note: This event does not qualify for an attendance make-up.
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Beyond a Drought: Water Reliability for the San Diego Region
2014-10-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
With drought conditions worsening, how is the San Diego region working to ensure we will have the safe, reliable water supplies needed in the future to sustain our dynamic economy and quality of life? A panel of local water leaders will address the issue, discussing the region’s history of water reliability investments and new sources in development such as the Carlsbad Desalination Project and the Pure Water San Diego program.
Moderator:
Maureen Stapleton
General Manager
San Diego County Water Authority
Speakers:
Dennis Cushman
Assistant General Manager
San Diego County Water Authority
Peter MacLaggan
Vice President
Poseidon Resources
Halla Razak
Director of Public Utilities Department
City of San Diego

Chris Van Gorder - To Volunteer and Serve
2014-10-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
“Don’t just send the help. Bring it there yourself. Get out in the field to protect and serve.” I think it’s fair to say this quote from Chris Van Gorder’s new book, “The Front-Line Leader,” describes his passion for volunteering. In 2002, just two years after becoming president and CEO of Scripps Health, Chris took on a volunteer leadership role with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Search & Rescue unit. Today, he is a Reserve Assistant Sheriff over Search & Rescue and the Law Enforcement Reserve.
Please join us as Chris tells us more about these two Sheriff Reserve opportunities, describes what his volunteer experiences have added to his personal and professional life, and if you wish, how you can become more involved.

Hoover Interact Interview Training
2014-10-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
After Rotary Lunch at Liberty Station. Class of 2017 interview training, not required to interview but recommended for your first time. Contact Mia Harenski or Jeremiah Doran for more information.

"Scott Joplin's New Rag" - Grotarian event
2014-10-10 18:30 - 21:30
Everyone is welcome to this Grotarian event.
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON OCTOBER 6 AT MIDNIGHT.
Friday, October 10 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm The Tenth Avenue Arts Center – 930 Tenth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
6:30 – Pizza, Salad, and Wine at the “Top of the Tenth Sky Deck”, a truly unique rooftop setting
8:00 – The world premier of “Scott Joplin’s New Rag” presented by the award-winning and critically acclaimed Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company
Don’t miss this terrific opportunity to enjoy a great meal, and the chance to mingle with fellow Rotarians and guests. We will also hear from Lydia Fort, the Executive Artistic Director of Mo`olelo, and then head downstairs at 7:45 to the Theater to enjoy a world premier play written and performed by Robert Barry Fleming. SCOTT JOPLIN’S NEW RAG: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE KING OF RAGTIME WRITERS is a contemporary meditation on Joplin’s historical legacy, established in the turbulence of the American post-reconstruction era. Spoken word, hip hop, and live ragtime music propel this theatrical exploration into the mind and music of this genius who lived during the Gilded Age which only glittered for some. Who was the man behind the music and what was his enduring influence on popular music? Did his reach extend to impacting the social and racial politics of his age? In this world premiere piece, playwright and solo-performer Robert Barry Fleming examines aspects of Joplin’s life – his inspirations, struggles, and dreams – in a multi-dimensional, deconstructed, one-man musical event. Mr. Fleming is an award winning director, actor, and choreographer. He is the Director of Artistic Programming at the Arena Stage in Washington D.C. In addition to numerous film and TV credits, he has appeared on Broadway, as well as in regional theaters throughout the United States including the Old Globe, the Mark Taper Forum and the Guthrie.
Cost is $42 per person
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Note: Normally at this time of day, there is free parking available on the street. There are also surface lots at 11th and E Street, 11th and Broadway, and 11th and F Street. These pay lots normally charge between $6 and $8 and accept Visa, MasterCard or exact cash. Dress is casual, however, it could get chilly on the roof, as well as in the theatre. It is recommended that you bring a jacket or sweater.

Gary Gallegos - Executive Director of SANDAG
2014-10-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
ALL THINGS TRANSPORTATION IN THE SAN DIEGO REGION
San Diego’s economy depends on the movement of people and goods. Providing transportation choices is key to that success. Gary Gallegos, Executive Director of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), will share about a number of projects that will make a major impact in our region now and in the future. In a wide ranging presentation, Mr. Gallegos will discuss an ambitious effort to build a new border crossing to reduce border congestion; the Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project to extend Trolley service from Old Town to University City; the expansion of a high-frequency, limited-stop Rapid transit network; and the Trolley Renewal to upgrade stations and add low-floor cars system wide.
