San Diego Rotary

Virtual Camp Enterprise Kickoff
2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Michael W. McConnell-Solving Homelessness in San Diego
2021-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Solving Homelessness in San Diego
What will it take?
San Diego has added tens of millions of new dollars annually on trying to reduce homelessness with little success to show for it. Looking at the data and how our homeless service system operates will shed light on some of the reasons why money alone will not solve this issue. Opportunities to make progress are there if we are willing to act with a sense of urgency and take advantage of them.
Guest speaker Michael McConnell is a recognized leader in the fight to solve homelessness. He has served on multiple homelessness advisory committees, including having served as vice chair on the Regional Task Force on the Homeless.
A thought leader on the topic, he’s presented at conferences across the country, including the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference. He has organized regional summits and is a regular presence at community meetings.
Previously, McConnell was a member of San Diego Grantmakers’ Homelessness Working Group and helped established Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego – a local representative of a national collaborative of philanthropists and grantmakers that combine resources to actively end homelessness.
Since 2009, McConnell has directed his philanthropy and volunteer time to solving homelessness.

Ashley Virtue-National Conflict Resolution Center
2021-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
A Path Forward: Overcoming intolerance, hate and incivility in society
2020 brought us a global pandemic, civil unrest, and political strife. Yet, it’s a new year and with that, brings the opportunity for change. Change doesn’t happen automatically but with the right skills, it is possible and even productive.
The National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) teaches communication strategies to help people engage effectively with those they disagree with. Our guest speaker, Ashley Virtue, NCRC’s Director of External Relations, will address some of these skills in a practical and helpful presentation to help us kick off the new year.
Ashley has been with the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) since 2005. She has been instrumental in the development and promotion of multiple mainstay programs at NCRC, and has focused much of her career expanding NCRC’s work nationally and internationally.

Barry Edelstein, Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director- The Old Globe
2021-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Barry Edelstein, Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director of The Old Globe, will share an update on how San Diego’s beloved theatre and flagship arts institution is weathering the storm of the pandemic, and how the arts community nationwide is rising to these challenging times. He also looks ahead to the Globe’s plans for reopening.
“I have faith that the lights will come back on. Amid darkness and uncertainty, I have faith. Faith in this glorious and resourceful artform. Faith in the people who make it and who love it.” Barry Edelstein via the Union-Tribune – You can click here to read his full article

Annual Economic & Market Forecast
2021-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
We are kicking off the New Year with one of our most popular programs. We will have economic and market advisors join us to analyze, and may even debate, how stocks, bonds and other investment assets will fare over the next 12 months. They will talk current trends and give us their expert predictions for 2021. Be sure to come prepared with your questions!
Our expert speaker lineup:
Jan Inscho is a portfolio specialist at Capital Group Private Client Services, part of Capital Group. She has 41 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for 19 years. Prior to joining Capital, Jan was a director with Lazard Freres & Co. in the Private Clients Group, directing investment strategy and managing portfolios for families and foundations. Before that, she was a health care analyst and portfolio manager at Warburg Pincus Counsellors, as well as a director at Rothschild Inc. Additionally, she was an analyst with Columbus Circle Investors. She holds an MBA from Georgia State University and a bachelor’s degree in English from Emory University. She also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Jan is based in New York.
Capital Group/ American Funds is a global investment manager. They include a distinctive way of managing money, an emphasis on research and a long term view and recognition of the power of relationships. Today they ae one of the worlds largest investment management organizations, managing more than $1.9 Trillion.
Bob Carey is with First Trust Investments. Bob holds a CFA designation (Certified Financial Anaylyst) and is the Chief Market Strategist for First Trust. Bob has over three decades of experience as an Equity and Fix Income Analyst. Bob travels throughout the United States and Canada giving brokers and investors clear and concise analysis in understanding the markets, current trends and what he believes are opportunities today and beyond. He has appeared on Bloomberg TV, CNBC and numerous radio programs. He is been quoted in several publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Wall Street Reporter, Bloomberg News Service and Registered Rep.

Virtual Prospective Member Reception
2021-01-07 11:00 - 11:55 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Recruiting new members has always been a key strength of our club. 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 first virtual prospective member reception was very successful so we are excited to announce a second event on Thursday, January 7, at 11:00 am -11:55 am. (this will take the place of our usual Lobby Chat that day).
Please invite a prospective member (or two) 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, which will be our yearly Economic & Market Forecast.
Please register your guest in advance for the Reception here https://sandiegorotary.wufoo.com/forms/w1wuqzae1aafny9/
Guests will be emailed the reception Zoom link before Jan 7.

Dark - No Meeting
2020-12-31
Happy New Year!

Dark - No Meeting
2020-12-24
Happy Holidays!

Rotary Holidays through the Years: Reflections, Joy, and Laughter
2020-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
There’s a reason why our club’s Holiday Program is always one of the most beloved occasions of the year. It’s because of the amazing music, extraordinary talent, creative spirit and oh-so-funny doses of holiday cheer! This year, you’ll have the unique opportunity to revisit – or experience for the first time – some of the top Holiday Program moments from the past two decades, and you won’t want to miss them (or some of those fun outfits and hair-dos!). But we won’t just look back…we’ll also look ahead to a new year that will come with all kinds of new Rotary memories to celebrate!
To join us for the program click on the Zoom link below
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HfiPpKqORseHnhmFCzF4gQ
The link will take you to a page to register your name and email before joining so we’ll know who joined. No Zoom account needed. Enjoy!

Melissa Peterman, Comic-Con Museum
2020-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
You cannot live in San Diego without knowing that the Comic-Con Convention has placed our destination city on a global stage. For half a century this remarkable organization has honored the beauty, creativity, and diversity of pop culture. The summer convention sells out in hours and millions of fans reluctantly miss out on the 4 1/2 days of magic at the San Diego Convention Center. In 2017, the City of San Diego leased Comic-Con the former Hall of Champions building to create the Comic-Con Museum. With this museum on schedule for a summer 2021 opening, fans from around the world can enjoy the wonders of Comic-Con year-round.
What you will see at our Dec.10 meeting:
• Video of fans and supporters
• A 3-D flythrough video of the museum rendering
• Sneak peek at the Museum Character Hall of Fame 2020
• A look at how the Comic-Con Museum is virtually open and creating a best-practice model for virtual museums all over the world

Guest Speaker: Melissa Peterman
Ms. Peterman, a native San Diegan, holds a Bachelor’s in political science from San Diego State University and a Master’s in political theory from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to joining the Comic-Con staff, Ms. Peterman worked in the fields of affordable housing and homelessness services for nearly 10 years. As Vice President of Homeless Housing Innovations with the San Diego Housing Commission, she led teams responsible for managing multimillion-dollar projects including the citywide strategic initiatives, Housing Our Heroes and HOUSING FIRST – SAN DIEGO, to permanently house 4,000 individuals experiencing homelessness.
As Vice President of the Comic-Con Museum, Ms. Peterman is responsible for leading operations and fundraising efforts needed to bring the project to life in Balboa Park by 2021. In close partnership with the Comic-Con Board and other senior leaders, Ms. Peterman works to create and implement strategies for stabilization, strategic growth, and impact.

Giving Thanks and Giving Back
2020-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
Join us for a very inspiring program focused on the impact that our club has in this community and around the world. If you thought the good work of Rotary was on hold due to Covid – think again. Hear from our very own Mark Stuart on the impact of philanthropy in San Diego and from some of our own club leaders on their big plans to do good in 2021. This program replaces our annual holiday auction, but there will be an opportunity to “raise your paddle” in support of our 2021 committee initiatives at this meeting. We thank you in advance for your support, and more importantly, for your devotion and passion to making a difference in the world through Rotary.

Service Project - San Diego Food Bank
2020-12-01 18:00 - 20:00
Our next service project will be at the San Diego Food Bank on Tuesday, Dec 1 from 6-8pm.
Location: 9850 Distribution Avenue, San Diego 92121
Just 4 more volunteers are needed to inspect, sort and label food donations, and clean and assemble food packages.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Food Bank this holiday season, please contact Rotarians At Work Day Chair Emily Rex asap.

DARK - No Meeting
2020-11-26
Have a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving Holiday!

Senior Services Annual Warm Clothes Drive
2020-11-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
And if you prefer not to shop this year, please consider making a monetary donation instead. You can mail a check to the Rotary office, or contact Mary at mary@rotary33.org to have her charge your account. Thank you to the generosity of Mark Allan who will be matching all of your donations up to $2000!!

Annual Mr./Ms./Mrs. San Diego Program
2020-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
The Mr./Mrs./Ms. San Diego award has been in existence since 1952. Since 1976, the San Diego Rotary Club has been in charge of selecting the honoree (or honorees) each year that has contributed outstanding community betterment to our city in various ways. Past recipients include Father Joe Carroll, Steve Cushman, Tom Hom, Betty Peabody, Leon Williams, the late Lucy Killea, Patti Roscoe and Michael Brunker.
Please join us on November 19 to celebrate and honor the contributions and achievements of this year’s honoree, Dr. Fred A. Frye.
Fred has been a member of San Diego Rotary since 1982, he served as club president in 1990-91, and was the first recipient of our club’s Dr. James MacLaggan Award in 1991 for his humanitarian service benefitting children. His career as a pediatrician spanned 3 decades and he dedicated many years to voluntary service in the San Diego community including serving as President of the San Diego Medical Society, as Commodore of the San Diego Yacht Club when the America’s Cup race came to San Diego, having served for many years on the San Diego Zoological Society (including as Chairman), and he served on the Board of the Fleet Science Center, the Maritime Museum and the San Diego Historical Society.
Thank you to Diane Bell, U-T Columnist and SD Rotary member, for the wonderful article on Fred and the Mr./Mrs./Ms. San Diego award. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2020-10-12/local-physician-to-get-2020-mr-san-diego-title

Mara Elliott, San Diego City Attorney
2020-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online Meeting Via Zoom
San Diego City Attorney Mara W. Elliott will discuss how her office combats domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking through comprehensive services. These services are increasingly important during the pandemic when many victims are sheltering at home with their abusers. The San Diego Family Justice Center offers a safe space for victims to rebuild their lives. Through a collaborative model, the needs of victims are met, violence is stopped, families heal, and hope is realized. Yvette Lopez-Cooper, Executive Director of the San Diego Family Justice, will join the City Attorney for this presentation. City Attorney Elliott looks forward to sharing more with you about this important work.
