Mothers Day Program- highlighting the foster system & adoptive parents
Our upcoming Mother’s Day program promises to be unique and memorable. Our guest speaker, Teresa Stivers, the Executive Director of Walden Family Services, will inform us and inspire us with the stories of outstanding foster parents. We will also hear directly from the 2014 Foster Mom of the Year. Many foster children come from families…
Read MoreMike Dee – President & CEO, San Diego Padres
Mike Dee was named President and CEO of the San Diego Padres on July 17, 2013. Since his return to San Diego, Dee has led the effort to revamp the organization’s baseball operations philosophy, overseen ownership’s commitment to renovate and improve Petco Park, spearheaded the club’s successful bid for the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star…
Read MoreBetty Peabody – Balboa Park and Rotary: San Diego’s Two Treasures
Man does not live by bread alone and Balboa Park provides the grace notes for those of us lucky enough to live in the city by the Silver Gate. From marching in the 1914 Straw Hat Parade in a show of city boosterism to the replanting of Alcazar Garden in 2015, Balboa Park and Rotary…
Read MoreElliott Hirshman, President SDSU
How SDSU is Meeting the Promise and Challenges of Today Through educating our nation’s next generation of leaders, America’s colleges and universities have historically supported the country’s economic development and its foundational values of liberty, democracy and community. San Diego State University is meeting that challenge for the 21st century with globally focused programs that…
Read MoreCaptain Mark Cedrun
Captain Mark Cedrun is a highly decorated, recently retired, Navy Captain. He has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (4 times), the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, (5 times), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4 awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and has worn numerous…
Read MoreLen Hering – Sustainable Energy
Rear Admiral Leendert “Len” Hering Sr. (U.S. Navy, retired) is a prominent military and civilian sustainability leader with a broad background in energy and environmental issues. His passion in sustainability is educating people on the dangers the future holds without taking responsible actions to secure the nation’s energy independence and to preserve water , air…
Read MoreSociety 33 Gathering
WHO: Open to ALL Rotarians & spouses, Guests, Friends and Prospective members WHAT: A Rotary After Hours social gathering at the restaurant bar for libations (non-host bar), snacks, and conversation (there is no cost for the event) WHEN: March 25, 2015 5-8pm WHERE: Miguel’s Cocina Mexican Restaurant 2444 San Diego Ave, (Old Town) 619-298-9840…
Read MoreGrotarian Event – Great News Cooking School
5:30 pm – early arrival & cocktails 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm will be a demonstration class with a tasting of all prepared recipes and two glasses of wine per person. Cost is $49 per person. Maximum attendees is 52. Location: 1788 Garnet Avenue, SD 92109 Featured menu: Spring in the Northwest Chambord Royal Sparkling Wine…
Read MoreGrotarian Event – An Evening on the USS Midway
It was the greatest naval battle in World War II. In the course of less than 48 hours, the future of two world powers would be changed forever. Midway, a thousand miles from nowhere, was the site where young American and Japanese pilots fought for control of the Pacific. That day on the Midway, six minutes changed…
Read MoreBrown Bag Lunch
As in past years, we have an amazing array of sites for this years Brown Bag Lunch. Choose the one you would like to attend and register. If you plan to bring a guest you must also register them and you will be charged $30 for each guest. Click Here For The Registration Page …
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