San Diego Rotary

Monthly Club Board meeting
2018-08-31 07:30 - 09:00, 2018-05-25 07:30 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Club 33 Conference Room, 2247 San Diego Ave, Suite 233, San Diego, CA, 92110, United States

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

Grotarian Event - Annual Poolside Chat
2018-08-07 17:30 - 19:30
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.
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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.

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!

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.

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.

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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DARK - No meeting
2018-07-05

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!

Building Opportunities for Human Trafficking Survivors
2018-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Estimates from the International Labor Organization count 21 million victims of human trafficking worldwide. San Diego is on the front line of this battle, and one woman has taken it upon herself to do more for those who climbed their way out of it. Hear from attorney Jamie Quient, founder of Free to Thrive, about the nonprofit’s mission to empower survivors of human trafficking to thrive and be free from exploitation by providing them with legal services and connections to other supportive services. This program will be one of hope and opportunity.

Rotary Club of San Diego Foundation Board Meeting
2018-06-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Club 33 Conference Room, 2247 San Diego Ave, Suite 233, San Diego, CA, 92110, United States
Quarterly Board Meeting

Joint Club Board meeting
2018-06-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Club 33 Conference Room, 2247 San Diego Ave, Suite 233, San Diego, CA, 92110, United States

The State of the San Diego's Navy
2018-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
We’re honored to have San Diego’s “Navy Mayor” and fellow Rotarian Rear Admiral Yancy Lindsey on hand to give us a status of our region’s Navy as well as its impact to the area’s economy and quality of life. Navy Region Southwest is the shore installation management headquarters not just for San Diego, but all of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.

Grotarian Event - Petco Park Tour
2018-06-12 17:00 - 19:00
It’s baseball season! Join the Grotarians for a private behind the scenes tour of Petco Park. The tour will include stops at the Padres Hall of Fame, Press Box, Visiting Clubhouse and Lexus Home Plate Club. During our time, a Ballpark Navigator will share with us the history of the ballpark, as well as facts about San Diego’s baseball heritage that dates back to the 1880’s.
We will meet our Ballpark Navigator at 5:00 p.m. at the WMB Ticket Windows, which is located near the intersection of 7th & K.
Cost: $20/person for tour of ballpark
After the tour, our group will walk over to Social Tap to enjoy some good camaraderie, food and drinks. Please note that you will be on your own for the cost of your food and beverages at Social Tap.
There is no reserved parking for this event. However, the Padres are not in town that night and street parking should be ample. There are also several parking lots in the area.
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State of the Economy-Chris Thornberg, Beacon Economics
2018-06-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Thanks to Torrey Pines Bank, we’ll have one of the foremost economist on hand to give us a bipartisan and entertaining overview of California and our nation’s economy. Chris Thornberg, Ph. D., of Beacon Economics, will cull through the mainstream rhetoric to showcase what is and is not driving our region’s growth and what we can expect in the coming months.

Amnon Ben-Yehuda: A Story of Survival
2018-05-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
During the battle of Nebbi Yusha in the Upper Galilee on April 20, 1948, our own Amnon Ben-Yehuda, a Palmach soldier and squad leader, was shot in the head and rescued by his fellow soldiers to Ramot Naftali, a mountaintop settlement about a mile away. He remained there for two days before being carried down the mountain, ultimately to a hospital outside of Tel Aviv. Though this is but one story of bravery and comradeship in battle, for Amnon, it is a universal tale.

Prospective Member Reception
2018-05-31 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.
May 31 program: Amnon Ben-Yehuda: A story of survival and comradeship during the battle of Nebbi Yusha
—ADMISSION REQUIREMENT—Bring one prospective member!
The Reception will begin at 11:30 in Lobby L.
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How Modern Technology Is Unlocking The Secrets of the Presidio
2018-05-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
For the first time, Virtual Reality (VR) technology is being used to provide an unparalleled view of San Diego’s past that hasn’t been seen in more than 200 years. 3R’s Robotics, a San Diego based high tech visualization and educational firm, and the San Diego History Center have partnered to allow viewers to turn back the years and experience how San Diego’s Presidio looked in 1790. You’ll be given a “behind the scenes” look at the VR experience and be able to take your own “step back in time.”

Grotarian Event-Scripps Pier
2018-05-22
Come enjoy a glass of wine and the ocean views from Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s private research pier. With specialties that span all aspects of marine, earth, and atmospheric sciences, you’ll also discover how Scripps Oceanography is addressing the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
May 22, 2018
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
$25/person
Location: Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s Pier
8622 Kennel Way
La Jolla, CA
***More specific directions regarding the location and parking will be e-mailed to attendees prior to the event.
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Hoover Interact-Class of 2018 Graduation
2018-05-22
Location: Price Philanthropies
4305 University Ave #600, San Diego 92105
Please contact committee chairs Mia Harenski or David Kvendru if you have any questions.

An Update On Balboa Park
2018-05-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
It’s been a year since we’ve had an update on all the current and planned activities to keep this San Diego asset an iconic treasure. We’ll be hearing from John Bolthouse, Executive Director of the Friends of Balboa Park, Tomás Herrera-Mishler, Executive Director of the Balboa Park Conservancy, and Peter Comiskey, fellow San Diego Rotarian and Executive Director of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership. Our own Betty Peabody will chair this informative session.

Hoover Interact-Class of 2018 Rotary Lunch
2018-05-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

Offsite Meeting: Rotary at the San Diego Air & Space Museum
2018-05-10 12:00 - 13:30 | San Diego Air & Space Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
We’ll be meeting at this iconic institution for our weekly lunch and get to see first hand the history of San Diego aviation. We’ll have access to the entire museum afterward as well as a catered lunch. Parking is also free, so be sure to get there early!
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Hoover Interact-Parent Orientation
2018-05-09
