Pam Becker, Executive Director – Canine Companions for Independence
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…
Read MoreRockwell Herron, Special Agent, DEA
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…
Read MoreRotator – Issue #48, June 28, 2018
Reminder: We are DARK this week on Thursday, July 5th. No meeting! Our next meeting will be on Thursday, July 12. Our program will be our annual Change of Command program. Please join us for President Suzy Spafford’s inauguration day . Any questions? Please contact Mary at mary@rotary33.org. Rotator volume104.48Be sure to read the following stories in The Rotator:…
Read MoreRotator – Issue #47, June 21, 2018
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 28. Our program will be our annual President’s Roast. Please come and enjoy President Bob’s special send-off by our Past Presidents and our Roast Committee. Any questions? Please contact Mary at mary@rotary33.org. Reminder: We are DARK next week on Thursday, July 5th. Rotator volume104.47 Be sure to read the following…
Read MoreRotator – Issue #46 June 14, 2018
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 21. Our guest speaker will be Jamie Quient, President and Managing Attorney for Free To Thrive. Click here for more program details. Any questions? Please contact Mary at mary@rotary33.org. Rotator volume104.46 Be sure to read the following stories in The Rotator: On page 2, find Quick Bits, birthdays, upcoming programs and events.…
Read MoreRob Fletcher, Jr.
Gas and Electric Service, Additional Active Rob is a Project Manager for Major Projects for SDG&E. He currently manages large electric transmission projects for the company. Rob attended Pt. Loma High School, UC Santa Barbara for a BA in Environmental Studies, then moved to Scotland for a MA in Aquaculture. He is a 4th generation…
Read MoreSDYS’s International Youth Symphony
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…
Read MoreCarl DeMaio – Gas Tax Repeal
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…
Read MoreGrotarian Event-Elephant Odyssey Bridge Deck at the San Diego Zoo
***Check-In is at 4:30 p.m. (Guests wanting to arrive in the early afternoon to enjoy the Zoo grounds can pick up their admission tickets at Will Call. At approximately 4:30 pm, there will be a registration desk set up in the front plaza where a Zoo volunteer will check you in. The volunteers will provide…
Read MoreRotator – Issue #45, June 7, 2018
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 14. Our guest speaker will be Rear Admiral Yancy Lindsey, Commander, Navy Region Southwest. Click here for more program details. Any questions? Please contact Mary at mary@rotary33.org. Rotator volume104.45 Be sure to read the following stories in The Rotator: On page 2, find Quick Bits, birthdays, upcoming programs and events. On page…
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