San Diego Housing Commission
Guest speaker: Rick Gentry, President & CEO We’re About People -Every day the San Diego Housing Commission impacts the lives of low-income families, seniors and homeless individuals living in the City of San Diego. As a public housing agency, SDHC is a provider of federal rental assistance to more than 14,000 families in partnership with…
Read MoreCamp Enterprise 2015
Guest speaker: Jim Sinegal – Co-Founder and former CEO of Costco Costco Wholesale – The First 30 Years Costco Wholesale was founded in Seattle Washington in 1983. Today, the company operates 671 warehouse style stores worldwide in 43 states, Puerto Rico, and ten foreign countries. Sales for the last fiscal year, 2014, were over $110 billion.…
Read MoreSeaWorld
Guest speaker: John Reilly, Park President The Blue World Project – John Reilly will discuss SeaWorld’s mission and pledge that are as true today as when the park opened 51 years ago. John will also expand on the park’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of its animals; its conservation, research, education and animal rescue efforts;…
Read MoreMercy Outreach Surgical Team (MOST)
The Mercy Outreach Surgical Team has performed more than 11,000 free surgeries upon indigent children in Mexico. Rotary has been involved from MOST’s genesis, facilitating it’s growth and quality of care. Fellow Rotarians Doug Arbon, Kathy Guevara, Gene Rumsey, and Tom Vecchione will discuss MOST’s impact upon the lives of their patients, as well as…
Read MoreNic McGuire’s Glass Art
Join the Grotarians for a private visit to the studio of one of San Diego’s first glass blowing artists, Nic McGuire. Nic is now one of the country’s well known glass artists. He will take molten glass and make it into spectacular pieces of art right in front of your eyes. Dinner will be provided, including…
Read MoreAlcazar Gardens Planting
Join with fellow Rotarians and other volunteers to update the plants at Alcazar Gardens in preparation for the Balboa Park 2015 Centennial Celebration. The history of San Diego Rotary with Alcazar Gardens is extensive going back decades including leading a significant makeover for the 50th anniversary. Up to 25 volunteers are welcome and lunch will…
Read MoreVIP New Member Prospect Reception
Bring a prospective member to the Liberty Station Conference Center 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. The…
Read MoreGrotarian Fireside Chat
This is a chance to learn more about Rotary, Club 33 and our wonderful committees. Chairs from different Rotary committees will describe their committees, activities and ways you can participate. Dinner will be provided. This event is open to Grotarians only (please no guests or spouses). There is no fee for this event. Please sign-up…
Read MoreSan Diego History Center Grotarian event
Join Grotarians to kick-off the New Year celebrating two San Diego Classics: Balboa Park and Dr. Seuss! Come one and all and have a ball at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park. Wander the museum and enjoy the permanent collection of San Diego’s rich and varied history, as well as the special exhibit…
Read MoreDisaster Preparedness Program
Guest speaker: Captain Joe Amador is from the San Diego Fire Department and is the Public Information Officer for San Diego Fire. Captain Amador will cover topics from everything to being ready for the next big earthquake to preparing for fire and how to make your property as fire safe as possible. He will cover…
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