Melissa Peterman

Museum-Comic-Con, Additional Active Melissa Peterman is the Vice President of the Comic-Con Museum located in Balboa Park. She is a proud native San Diegan and has spent most of her personal and professional life working to make San Diego an amazing place to live, while also focusing on equity work. Melissa studied Political Science at…

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David Finn

Federal Government – U.S. Attorney’s Office, Additional Active David Finn is a Federal Criminal Prosecutor/Assistant U.S. Attorney at the Office of the United States Attorney here in San Diego. He was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and moved to San Diego 21 years ago.  He attended Mesa Community College, then UCSD, then California…

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Kathie Lembo

Social Services – SBCS Kathie Lembo is the President and CEO of SBCS, a social service organization that strengthens communities by supporting the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth and families through over 50 different programs.  Kathie is responsible for the overall administration of the agency, which includes managing the now $90M annual…

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Annual Change of Command Program

The day has arrived!  We are excited to bring back IN-PERSON meetings on July 8 for the start of a new Rotary year and our annual Change of Command program. Please join us in welcoming our 2021-22 President, Phil Blair, our club’s 112th president.  Our newest leader will be sworn in and then will share…

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San Diego Rotary’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) continues to be a top priority for Rotary. In this program, you will hear more about the steps San Diego Rotary is taking to keep DEI at the forefront of what we say, think, and do. Join the conversation, as President Chris will share the importance of rolling out this…

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Annual President’s Roast!

The Pandemic President’s Roast It’s hard to believe that Chris Sichel’s reign over San Diego Rotary’s “ZOOMLAND” is about to end. We will honor all that he has done to help us do good in grand style. Join us for what will be a funny and fitting tribute to our President. You won’t want to…

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Matthew T. Hall – The State of Journalism Today

These days, more and more people distrust journalism, and fewer and fewer journalists practice it. Join the national president of the Society of Professional Journalists and the head of The San Diego Union-Tribune Opinion section, Matthew T. Hall, for a lively conversation on what’s wrong with journalism. He’ll discuss why you should care, how you…

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Martha Gilmer – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

The Future is “Hear”! The San Diego Symphony is pleased to unveil a long-awaited dream of theirs and the city, a premiere state-of-the-art outdoor waterfront performance venue for all of San Diego to enjoy. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will have its grand opening weekend on August 6th  featuring their fabulous orchestra and music…

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Mark West

Information Technology – National Defense Mark West is the San Diego Waterfront Director for CACI International, a defense contractor specializing in information solutions and services in support of national security and littoral combat ships. Marks bio David Letterman style: 10.  He and his wife, Megan, have been together for over 20 years 9.  He is…

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