March 11, 2010 KPBS Editors' Roundtable & Boy Scout Food Drive Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom San Diego’s popular Editors' Roundtable will tape its weekly radio broadcast at Rotary on Thursday, March 11th. Each week, 3 local editors analyze major news events important to our community. Gloria Penner moderates. At the next meeting, the conversation will include questions and comments from Rotarians, and the entire program will be aired in its usual Friday 9 am slot on KPBS Radio (89.5 FM). COD: Tom Karlo Bring your non-perishable food items to the meeting to assist with the Boy Scout Food Drive. More information... March 04, 2010 Yaron Brook, Ph.D., President & Executive Director of the Ayn Rand Institute - 'The Morality of War' Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom COD: Kobe Bogaert America's military response to 9/11 will soon eclipse Vietnam as our longest war, ever. What went wrong? Dr. Yaron Brook traces the problem to the moral ideas shaping Washington's war policy -- so-called Just War theory -- a view fundamentally inimical to our self-defense. To achieve victory, America needs a different, truly self-interested moral outlook -- one rooted in Ayn Rand's Objectivist philosophy. More information... February 25, 2010 Ambassador Charles Shapiro Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom Ambassador Charles Shapiro, Senior Advisor for Economic Initiatives for the Western Hemisphere will discuss the overall U.S. - Latin American policy. He will focus on the social aspect of U.S. policy for the region- Through initiatives that promote hemispheric cooperation among countries, U.S. policy will work with Latin Americans to reduce inequality, poverty, and ensure the benefits reach all people. These initiatives include the Inter-American Social Protection Network, Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas, and Pathways for Prosperity. COD: George Gildred More information... February 18, 2010 Dr. Eric Dinerstein - Chief Conservation Scientist - World Wildlife Fund, '2010: The Year of the Tiger' Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom Tigers, the most popular animals on Earth, are in crisis. Dr. Dinerstein and his colleagues have shown that tigers now occupy only 7% of the historical range and 40% less area than they did ten years ago. Worse news is that the current estimates for wild tigers is approximately 3,200 from populations scattered across 13 countries. Wild tigers are a symbol and an umbrella for the biodiversity-rich habitats. If we can save tigers, we can save many other less well-known species What can we do to avoid this crisis and recover wild tigers? Dr. Dinerstein's talk will focus on a tiger stabilization and recovery program that he is co-leading with other scientists, conservationists, government agencies, and development specialists at the World Bank. In this talk, he will explain all about tiger biology, what makes them unique and so fascinating, and how a tiger recovery program can save the most spectacular and largest carnivores on the planet. COD: Fred Frye More information... February 11, 2010 Sweethearts' Day - Please register online if you are bringing a guest Sheraton West Ballroom - Bel Aire Ballroom Great Composers Write Songs of Love Complimentary chocolate truffles, readings from Natasha Josefowitz's latest book and a violin duet from San Diego Symphony musicians will make this year's Sweetheart's Day luncheon memorable. San Diego Symphony Executive Director Ward Gill will provide the "back story" behind some of the world's most famous classical love songs. Lenora Leggatt, violin and Sayaki Yakamoto, bass will be the featured performers. COD: Marlee J Ehrenfeld More information... February 04, 2010 Alison Alberts, Ph.D., Zoo Chief Conservation Officer; “Biomimicry: A New Way of Looking at Nature” Sheraton West Ballroom - Bel Aire Ballroom In this talk, I’ll introduce you to the concept of biomimicry, a new way to observe nature and think about the world’s natural wonders. We’ll learn how scientists, engineers, architects, and others are imitating nature’s best design solutions to solve human problems in environmentally sustainable ways. Fascinating examples ranging from adhesives based on gecko feet to butterfly-inspired pigment-free color will be shared. Finally, we’ll hear about the unique contribution the San Diego Zoo is poised to offer the fascinating world of biomimicry. COD: Mark Stuart More information... January 28, 2010 Steve Brown - PP of LJGT, PDG of D5340; “Rotary Activities in Afghanistan” Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom Steve Brown will address Club 33 about his experiences as a Rotary Volunteer in Afghanistan. His first trip was in November of 2002, shortly after the removal of the Taliban. He has traveled to Afghanistan a total of nine times most recently in March of 2009. He plans to return in March of 2010. Steve is involved in a variety of activities there primarily relating to education. COD: Pat Crowell More information... January 21, 2010 “High Performing Public Schools – A Best Kept Secret in California” Sheraton Harbor Island East - Grande Ballroom James Lanich, Ph.D. Director, California State University Center to Close the Achievement Gap California’s future depends upon more college graduates and closing the achievement gap. We hear continually that schools are failing. Yet, there are 1,300 California public schools getting the job done. Dr. Lanich will present compelling data on the nature and extent of the achievement gap and how the CSU and business community-together- are scaling up what works. COD: Tyler Cramer More information... January 14, 2010 San Diego Local Heroes Town and Country San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore, San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis and San Diego Chief of Police Bill Lansdowne take to the podium in this annual program which recognizes average citizens in our community for their courage in placing their own personal safety in harms way to aid a fellow citizen or assist a law enforcement agency in bringing a criminal to justice. COD: Bob Arnhym January 07, 2010 Annual Economic Forecast with Bill Holland and Linda Stirling Balboa Park Club (Across from the Air & Space Museum) Coming off the Dow 50%+ bounce from the mid March 2009 bottom, what is the forecast for 2010? Are the Bulls raging or the Bears hibernating? Will deflation or inflation impact the companies' ability to grow earnings and repopulate the workforce. Join Linda Stirling and Bill Holland for their look back at what was and forecast for what may be. COD: Bert Wahlen December 31, 2009 Happy New Year! We are DARK today. See you on January 7 2010 at the Balboa Park Club (not the Zoo). Please RSVP at www.rotary33.org to reserve your seat at the Annual Economic Forecast meeting or call our office at 619.299.3309. More information... December 24, 2009 DARK-Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! See you in 2010! December 17, 2009 Club 33 Annual Holiday Program Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom - Noon - 1:30 PM Our traditional performance of songs, skits and good cheer! COD: Suzy Spafford, Jack Anthony and Steve Hubbard December 10, 2009 Gail J. McGovern, President and CEO, American Red Cross Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom - Noon to 1:30 PM Ms. McGovern will speak about responding to national disasters and the challenge of serving Americans impacted by disasters. She will encourage Club #33 Rotarians to be generous in giving back to the San Diego community during the holiday season. Her remarks will set the stage for a"live auction" of exceptional donations in support of Rotary's Diana Venable Scholarship Fund. Bring your shopaholic spouse or friend, arrive early, and bid enthusiastically for holiday gifts at our annual Rotary auction! The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. December 03, 2009 Healthcare Reform: Where is it and what might it look like? Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom - Noon to 1:30 PM Mike Murphy, CEO/President, Sharp Health Care With the House bill passed and the Senate bill scheduled to begin debate on November 30, 2009, Health Care Reform is at the center of our attention. Mike will highlight the status of the current bills, the similarities and the differences, and how the process might transpire over the next 60 to 90 days. COD: Karen Hutchens November 26, 2009 DARK - Happy Thanksgiving! COD: Gobble Gobble November 19, 2009 Building the Right Economic Engine for San Diego’s Future – An Update on Convention Center Expansion Sheraton West - Noon to 1:30 PM Chris Cramer, Board Chair, San Diego Convention Center Corporation By day, Chris Cramer is CEO and Co-Founder of Karl Strauss Brewing Company, San Diego’s pioneering craft brewery. In his night job, Chris serves as Board Chair of the San Diego Convention Center Corporation, which in 2009 is forecast to attract nearly 900,000 attendees to San Diego with a regional impact of $1.5 billion. Chris will give a special update to Rotary Club 33 on the proposed expansion of the San Diego Convention Center including findings and recommendations from the work done by the Mayor’s Citizens Task Force on the Convention Center Project. COD: Brad Gessner November 12, 2009 Roast & Toast to Bill Kolender Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom - Noon to 1:30 PM Join us at the “Roast and Toast” for Bill Kolender who is now enjoying his retirement from being our Sheriff.  Under the skillful leadership of Bob Arnhym, there will be plenty of laughs and memories for Bill from his peers and friends like Pat Crowell, Dick Green, D.A. Bonnie Dumanis, Police Chief Bill Lansdowne, Sheriff Bill Gore, Lou Scanlon, Mayor Jerry Sanders, Supervisor Greg Cox and Carol LeBeau. COD: Bob Arnhym November 05, 2009 JUSTICE and SCIENCE: Trials and Triumphs of DNA Evidence Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom - Noon to 1:30 PM George W. Clarke, Judge of the Superior Court, San Diego Forensic DNA testing technologies have presented the criminal justice system with powerful and unique tools in the solution of crime. Small, often invisible, biological material can successfully be obtained from evidence items previously thought to be useless in criminal investigations. The creation of local, state and national databases of DNA profiles of previously-convicted offenders has similarly resulted in the solution of thousands of cases with no suspects. Of greater importance is the now-common use of DNA typing technologies to examine older cases in which inmates have frequently served lengthy terms in prisons or penitentiaries, which has resulted in the exoneration of over 200 wrongfully-convicted inmates COD: Kevin Enright October 29, 2009 Club Assembly with DG of 5340, Marge Cole Sheraton East - Noon - 1:30 PM We are delighted to welcome DG Marge Cole to our club to show off many of our committees and their projects that are the substance of Rotary. Join us at 11:00 am for a most impressive display of the talents within our club. This year we will be focusing on twelve major committees. Club Assembly is a great opportunity for all members, particularly Grotarians, to learn more about what we do. Our regular luncheon meeting which follows will feature D.G. Marge Cole, who will share with us her vision for the District and the innovative ideas she has begun to implement. COD: Dick Troncone More information... October 22, 2009 “Over One-Million Readers a Week-- We’re here to stay” Sheraton East - Noon - 1:30 PM Ed Moss - President/Publisher of The Union-Tribune It’s no secret there have been changes at The San Diego Union-Tribune, including the addition of a new president and publisher, Ed Moss. Moss will talk to Rotary about a very important message he has to send – The San Diego Union-Tribune is here to stay. He will discuss the future of the newspaper, including new initiatives and opportunities for readers, advertisers and the community. Chair of the Day: Bill Trumpfheller More information... October 15, 2009 Pure Imagination - The Making of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Sheraton East Mel Stuart, Director - Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Mel will be discussing the fascinating background story of the production of the movie, from its inception to its reception by the public. It's a prime example of the trials,tribulations and joys of producing any motion picture. COD: Paul Nestor More information... October 08, 2009 Recognizing Human Trafficking in San Diego Sheraton West Reverend Canon Mary Moreno-Richardson serves as a chaplain for victims of human trafficking. She will share her work and the importance of a comprehensive community response to the exploitation of children. She is working with the ACTION NETWORK, advocates for coordinated responses against child trafficking in our neighborhoods. The larger community is now recognizing that the issue of prostituted teens is a growing problem and that additional resources are needed in San Diego to combat local domestic trafficking of children. COD: Mark Trotter More information... October 01, 2009 Brown Bag Luncheon Various Member Offices and Work Sites Sign up after our regular meetings or by calling our officeto visit your favorite Club 33 member's work site. Lunch will be provided at each site. There will be no regular meeting this week. COD: Jerry Doran September 24, 2009 An Overview of Naval Special Warfare Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom Rear Admiral Garry Bonelli, Deputy Commander Naval Special Warfare (NSW), will provide a brief look at what NSW as an organization is doing to prepare our warriors and their families for the challenges they face in today’s global conflicts. Master Chief Brian Yarbro will add a perspective of what combat operations on the modern battlefield are like from the ground level. COD: Wayne Goodermote More information... September 17, 2009 Mr. San Diego--Bob Payne Sheraton East San Diego State University President Stephen L. Weber will address Rotary Club 33 with a pictorial narrative of SDSU's history including personal anecdotes and a near "roast-like" perspective. Prior to Weber’s presentation, L. Robert Payne will be awarded Mr. San Diego 2009 by Mayor Jerry Sanders. COD: George Gildred September 10, 2009 Paul Steffens, Executive Director of SD Armed Services YMCA Sheraton East CAPT Paul Steffens, SC USN(ret), the Executive Director of the San Diego Armed Services YMCA, will discuss how the San Diego ASYMCA enhances combat readiness in the units assigned here by preserving family readiness. He will describe how ASYMCA programs help maintain military family bonding, provide recreation and support to single members of the military, and assist local military commands in their social service endeavors. He will also discuss the support that the San Diego ASYMCA provides to all the patients, especially the Wounded Warriors, at the Balboa Naval Hospital. COD: Mike Caruso More information... September 03, 2009 America’s Ailing Healthcare System - Technology to the Rescue Sheraton East Camille Sobrian, President, Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance; Chief Operating Officer, CONNECT The U.S. spends twice as much per person on healthcare but falls to last place when it comes to preventing deaths according to some health experts while the National Bureau of Economic Research reports that patients diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. have a better chance of surviving than anywhere else. As we grapple with the global financial crisis can wireless health innovations improve the cost-effectiveness and quality of healthcare on a global basis? Learn the role San Diego’s innovation economy is playing in this disruptive transformation. COD: Tom Gable More information... August 27, 2009 Jeff Moorad, Vice Chairman and CEO, SD Padres Sheraton East One of the most recognizable names in professional sports, Jeff Moorad brings more than 25 years of sports industry experience to San Diego and the Padres. Moorad's reputation as a knowledgeable and respected negotiator has earned him a spot on The Sporting News' 100 Most Powerful People in Sports on eight occasions, as he helped revolutionize player representation. COD: Bruce Binkowski More information... August 20, 2009 Technology: Ticket to A Green Energy Future Sheraton East Remember “The Jetsons” cartoon in the ‘60s and its mind-bending technology? Today, technology has made what seemed improbable, possible. Today, technology is transforming the utility industry toward a “greener” energy future. More changes are ahead in the next 20 years than you’ve seen in the last century – from smart meters to a Smart Grid, electric vehicles and solar “trees,” biofuels and more. Find out how these changes will mean more choice, control and convenience for you to manage your energy use and costs as you take a quick trip to 2014 with Debbie Reed. Debra L. Reed President/Chief Executive Officer San Diego Gas & Electric Southern California Gas Company COD: Frank Urtasun More information... August 13, 2009 OPERATION TOP GUN: The investigation of U.S. Congressman Randall 'Duke' Cunningham Sheraton East FBI Special Agents Erin Phan and Lamont Siller will provide an overview of the investigation of former U.S. Congressman Randall "Duke" Cunningham. The investigation was initiated upon allegations that the former Congressman sold his Del Mar house for $700,000 above market price to a significant government contractor. The investigation ultimately unearthed approximately $2.4 million in bribes received by the former Congressman in exchange for using his official position to influence the awarding of lucrative government contracts to his bribers. Cunningham pled guilty to this conduct on November 28, 2005 and was sentenced to eight years and four months in custody, resulting in the largest known case of bribery of a Congressman in United States history and the longest prison term ever imposed on a member of Congress. COD: Steve Hubbard More information... August 06, 2009 Mr. Gary Schons, Senior Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Law Division, Appeals, Writs & Trials Sheraton East “Life in the California Attorney General's Office: The Least Best Known Public Law Office in Town” The California Attorney General is the chief law officer of the state. His nearly 1,000 lawyers represent and defend the state, its officers, departments and agencies in 1,000's of civil and criminal cases each year. His lawyers appear in 60% of all cases in the California Supreme Court and, after the federal government, is the #2 institutional litigant in the United States Supreme Court. Yet, most residents of San Diego have no idea there is an Attorney General's Office here in town staffed by over 130 lawyers. After 33 years in the Attorney General's Office in San Diego, Senior Assistant Attorney General Gary Schons, who heads the Criminal division, will share some of his experiences from prosecuting political figures to securing California's first execution since the reinstatement of the death penalty, all while working in the relative anonymity of the least best known public law office in town. COD: Al Harutunian III July 30, 2009 Winning Basketball by Steve Fisher - SDSU Men's Head Basketball Coach Sheraton East Coach Fisher is fresh off his fourth consecutive 20-plus win season and his fourth straight postseason berth. With a record 26 victories this year, the Aztecs appeared in the national semifinals of the NIT. But San Diego State is not the only winning college basketball program. USD and UCSD are setting high marks in their conferences. Coach Fisher will discuss the Aztecs’ run to the NIT and provide a bright prospective on the coming year for San Diego college basketball. Chair of the Day: Jim Kitchen More information... July 23, 2009 Decision Lindbergh Plan Debate Sheraton East Bob Kittle, Editorial Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune and Jim Panknin, Commissioner, Airport Authority The solution to the single biggest public policy issue of our city, the future of Lindbergh Field, will be debated by Bob Kittle, Editorial Editor of the Union-Tribune and Jim Panknin, Airport Authority Commissioner. Many have referred to the present solution as (lipstick on a pig or Hindenbergh instead of Lindbergh). What is the problem? What is the solution? Or will this debate continue for another 50 years without a solution? COD: Joe Craver More information... July 16, 2009 Trauma--Mike Sise, M.D. Sheraton East-Harbor Island Ballroom Dr. Sise is the Trauma Medical Director at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California where he has been an attending trauma surgeon since 1987. In 2001, Dr. Sise and his wife and colleague, Beth Sise, received both the Ninth District PTA Honorary Service Award and the Richard Virgilio, MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care & Prevention. Beth and Michael Sise also received the Peacemaker Award from the National Conflict Resolution Center in 2004 for their efforts to prevent youth violence. Currently, Dr. Sise, in collaboration with Beth Sise, is active in a Cross-Border Trauma Education Program to train Mexican emergency physicians and surgeons in trauma patient care and in the efforts of numerous local organizations involved in injury prevention. Chair of the Day: Nikki Clay More information... July 09, 2009 Don Kent - Hubbs Sea World Institute, 'Commercial Fish Farm' Sheraton West Our nation imports 80% of its seafood, nearly half produced through aquaculture. With wild fisheries unable to meet growing demand for seafood, growth of aquaculture is inevitable. We can expand domestic aquaculture or simply keep importing more seafood, increasing the trade deficit, reducing food safety and creating jobs elsewhere. Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute is proposing the first-ever commercial-scale fish farm in federal waters. Come learn about an opportunity for our region. Chair of the Day: Bob Fletcher More information... July 02, 2009 Change of Command--Mayor Jerry Sanders Sheraton West Outgoing President Stan Hartman will pass the gavel to incoming President Dick Troncone. Dick will be sworn in by Mayor Jerry Sanders, then he will introduce his new Board of Directors and will share his visions with the club for the new Rotary year. Our speaker will be Mayor Jerry Sanders who has now been in office for four years. He will share his insight on the progress the City of San Diego has made during his tenure. Jerry is the 34th Mayor of San Diego and was the former Chief of Police from 1993-1999, capping a 26-year career with the Police Department. He also served as CEO of United Way and was appointed to the American Red Cross board. Chair of the Day: Past President Stan Hartman June 25, 2009 President's Roast & Demotion Sheraton East-Grande Ballroom A & B After 12 months of watching "Stan the Insurance Man" in motion, Club 33 will send him off with an action-packed love-fest. Destined to be remembered by Stan forever, we will have fun at his expense before commuting his sentence and giving him a reprieve for good behavior. Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate Stan's year.... as well as join in the tributes to Stan. He has "given it his all" ......and now we will give him some of ours as he enters the “Ancient Order of the Has-Beens!” Chair of the Day: Past President Geri Warnke June 18, 2009 Myths And Realties Of San Diego’s Public Transit System Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom A & B Paul Jablonski, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and all MTS Bus and Rail operations, has made significant operating and management improvements to the bus and rail system since arriving in 2003. During this time MTS has completely transformed its service and fleet to become one of the most efficient and environmentally-sensitive transit systems in the nation. Paul will challenge our perceptions of public transportation and how it can help our region achieve its goals. Chair of the Day: Gordy Lutes More information... June 11, 2009 Azim Khamisa, Co-Founder Tariq Khamisa Foundation, 'An Antidote for Youth Violence' Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 2 & 3 What would you do if your child was the victim of an unprovoked killing by a 14 year old who had been challenged by a gang to shoot your child as part of his gang initiation? What would you do if your grandchild was the teen age murderer? On Thursday, June 11, the remarkable story of two men who put aside their grief to build a program dedicated to breaking the cycle of youth violence will inspire and move you. Azim Khamisa, Chairman, CEO and founder of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation ("TKF Foundation"), and Ples Felix, Jr., TKF Foundation Board Vice-Chair, will share their amazing journey of forgiveness and the incredible work they are doing with elementary, middle and high school students to teach them about the realities of gangs, violence, revenge and the importance of becoming "peacemakers.” Chair of the Day: Peg Eddy More information... June 04, 2009 Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee Sheraton East- Harbor Island Ballroom "State of the State" California voters were asked on May 19 to approve six budget-related measures. Five out of six failed. Dan Walters will talk about the results of that election and what they portend about the future of California's governmental finances. Chair of the Day: Ben Clay More information... May 28, 2009 Aging—the Growth Industry by Pam Smith, County of San Diego Sheraton West-Bel Aire Ballroom Is the graying of America—and San Diego—the coming of the great demographic Tsunami or an opportunity for great Renaissance? How do we influence which it will be in San Diego? What impact will the largest senior population in history have on business, government and families? San Diego County Aging & Independence Services has been recognized as a national model in strategic planning and delivery of services for this growing population. The best way to predict the future is to create it. Chair of the Day: Leane Marchese More information... May 21, 2009 Frank Partnoy, George E. Barrett Professor of Law and Finance, USD School of Law Sheraton East-Harbor Island Ballroom Professor Partnoy is one of the world’s leading experts on the complexities of modern finance and financial market regulation. He worked as a derivatives structurer at Morgan Stanley and CS First Boston during the mid-1990s and wrote “F.I.A.S.C.O.: Blood in the Water at Wall Street”, a best-selling book about his experiences there. Professor Partnoy will discuss his new book about Ivar Kreuger, the “Match King” of the 1920s, and the parallels to today's financial crisis. The book has been favorably reviewed in The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, BusinessWeek, Slate, and other publications. Details are at www.frankpartnoy.com. Chair of the Day: Doug Gordon More information... May 14, 2009 Sarah Reinertsen, Always Tri, Inc. Sheraton East-Harbor Island Ballroom 2 & 3 Sarah Reinertsen is one of the most powerful and inspirational young women of her generation. Sarah is a magnetic woman with a potent message of strength and perseverance. She has blazed a new trail of opportunity and redefined expectations for others around the world. Missing her leg above the knee since the age of seven, Sarah has never let that stop her from pursuing her goals no matter how big. She is a woman of spirit, strength and determination who has always overcome any challenge to meet her goal. Sarah is an athlete, motivational speaker, role model and an advocate for change. She is the First Female Amputee to finish the Ironman Triathlon Championships/Kona Hawaii 2005--- ESPY winner 2006--- USTA’s Best Female Disabled Triathlete, Seen on “The Amazing Race” CBS session #10. In 2007 Sarah was given the Outstanding Young Californian Award. Chair of the Day: Reo Carr More information... May 07, 2009 Larry Bock Sheraton West-Fairbanks Ballroom Chair of the Day: Barbara Bry More information... April 30, 2009 Marvin Hamlisch, Composer and Pianist Sheraton East Marvin Hamlisch’s life in music is notable for its great versatility as well as substance. As a composer, Hamlisch has won virtually every major award that exists: three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards; his groundbreaking show, “A CHORUS LINE”, received the Pulitzer Prize. Marvin is delighted to be a guest of the San Diego Rotary this coming Thursday. As principal pops conductor of the San Diego Symphony, he views his role as both a performer and ambassador. He enjoys meeting as many people in the community as possible from concert audiences to business leaders. Marvin is especially fond of engaging young people in his music. His goal is to ensure that pops music, singers and symphony orchestras alike thrive and pass along the Great American Songbook to future generations. Chair of the Day: Ward Gill More information... April 23, 2009 Staff Appreciation Day: “Joy Is An Inside Job” by Sandi Kimmel, Songwriter/Author/Entertainer Sheraton Mission Valley - Royal Ballroom Research shows that when you and your staff are happy, both productivity and profits increase. Don’t miss this special program with “a lifeguard in a sea of negativity,” entertainer Sandi Kimmel, who’ll show you tips to lift your own spirits and have fun doing it. You’ll leave singing and smiling, with real tools to get you through even the toughest times. Chair of the Day: Nancy Scott More information... April 16, 2009 Rick Schwartz, Elephant Odyssey San Diego Zoo Elephant Odyssey Ambassador, Rick Schwartz, will be presenting an inside look at the concepts and creation of the San Diego Zoo’s largest exhibit ever constructed in the 92 year history of the zoo. Focusing on the past and future of endangered species, Elephant Odyssey is a journey for all ages. Guests will be connected directly to the conservation efforts around the world while discovering the diversity of animals that once roamed Southern California. Chair of the Day: Berit Durler More information... April 09, 2009 T. Boone Pickens Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 The Pickens Plan, unveiled on July 8, 2008 by T. Boone Pickens, is a detailed solution for ending the United States’ growing dependence on foreign oil. When oil prices reached $140/barrel, America was spending about $700 billion for foreign oil, equaling the greatest transfer of wealth in human history. That figure has decreased some while oil prices have retreated, but the U.S. is still dependent on foreign nations for nearly 70 percent of its oil, representing a continuing national economic and national security threat. The plan calls for investing in power generation from domestic renewable resources such as wind and using our abundant supplies of natural gas as a transportation fuel, replacing more than one-third of our imported oil. Chair of the Day: Roy Bell More information... April 02, 2009 Water Supply and Rates 2009 Outlook by Dennis Cushman, San Diego County Water Authority Sheraton West-Bel Aire Ballroom San Diego County is facing a water supply crisis due to regulatory restrictions on moving water coupled with dry conditions that have depleted reservoirs statewide over the past few years. This presentation will provide an overview of the current water supply crisis, the potential impact on wholesale water rates, and what can be done at home and at your business to save water now. Chair of the Day: Mike Madigan More information... March 26, 2009 Camp Enterprise 2009 Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 To launch Camp Enterprise 2009, our speaker will be Valerie Jacobs, founder of Valerie Jacobs Consulting and board member of the Jacobs Family Foundation. In her presentation, “Community Transformation Through Entrepreneurship”, Valerie will share the story of her entrepreneurial family, their business, Jacobs Engineering Group, and their journey toward resident-led community revitalization through their foundation and its sister organization, the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation. The Jacobs Family Foundation was created in 1988 by Joseph and Violet Jacobs and their daughters. Children of Lebanese immigrants, Dr. and Mrs. Jacobs founded Jacobs Engineering Group in Pasadena in 1947. When the company went public, the family chose to invest its wealth in creating opportunities for others. This fascinating and inspiring story of how a family used their business to launch an incredible community transformation truly exemplifies Gandhi’s quote: “We must become the change we want to see.” Chair of the Day: Chuck Pretto More information... March 19, 2009 Kyoto Prize Symposium Sheraton West - Fairbanks Ballroom Dr. Anthony Pawson, Dr. Richard Karp & Dr. Charles Taylor “How Cells Talk to Each Other" Dr. Anthony Pawson Kyoto Prize Laureate For the fifth year, Club 33 is the only Rotary club in the world to present the current Kyoto Prize Laureates. Thanks to the Inamori Foundation, we will meet Basic Sciences Laureate Dr. Pawson, Advanced Technology Laureate Dr. Richard Karp and Arts & Philosophy Laureate Dr. Charles Taylor. In the 24 year history of the Kyoto Prize, Drs. Pawson and Taylor are the first Canadians to receive this international award for lifetime achievement. Dr. Pawson will highlight how the understanding of cell communications is important to the fight against cancer. Chair of the Day: Robert Horsman More information... March 12, 2009 What's New at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center? Craig Blower, COO Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom Opening in 1973, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (aka The Fleet) is home to the world’s first tilted dome planetarium and IMAX Dome Theater. The Fleet also features more than 100 hands-on science exhibits, including major traveling exhibitions, such as Animal Grossology, which was here this past Fall. The dome theater was recently closed for 3 ½ months for a major overhaul, replacing our original geodesic triangular dome with a brand new, state-of-the-art, NanoSeamtm dome. A new, 16,000 watt digital surround sound system, seats, carpet and projector upgrade rounded out the improvements. Come to lunch ready to participate in a what should be a fun, interactive presentation and to get a of the behind-the-scenes look at this San Diego icon. Mel Katz, Chair of the Day More information... March 05, 2009 The Magic of Music Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom The third time is a charm! After a couple of unavoidable scheduling conflicts, it’s finally going to happen. The musical review we have been promising is coming on March 5. This is a program you will definitely want to see and hear. We’ll begin with Bert Wahlen as emcee. He will share the benefits of music in our lives and how it affects our mind, body and spirit. Paul Hartley will perform his version of the famous Jimmy Buffett song - Margaritaville. The young talented Timrya-Joi will entertain us with special song selections and special guest Tommy Gannon on the keyboard will accompany Tom Blair with Frank Sinatra and Bobby Dylan selections. Bert Wahlen, Chair of the Day and MC February 26, 2009 Infrastructure Stimulus Package - EDC/Chamber & SANDAG Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom What does President Obama's new stimulus package mean to our region and to our city? Mayor Jerry Sanders, Andrew Poat and Jack Dale will provide us with the Cliff Notes for the 1,000+ page document. Bring your questions and your curiosity to the meeting and be prepared to be informed. Vince Mudd, Chair of the Day February 19, 2009 Barrio Logan College Institute - Information and Overview Hilton San Diego Bayfront, One Park Blvd, SD, 92101, Indigo A & B Diana Getrich Villegas, Executive Director of BLCI The mission of BLCI is to promote the pursuit of higher education for students who are traditionally under-represented in college via after school programs that begin in third grade. The Institute has 35 graduates to date attending colleges all over the US. Eight more students will graduate this July. Sarita Fuentes, Chair of the Day More information... February 12, 2009 Sweetheart's Day Sheraton Harbor Island West-Fairbanks Ballroom Sweetheart's Day - a little sweet, a little saucy, a little romantic, and a lot of fun. Bring a friend, sweetheart, or love partner and enjoy a program of song, art, and poetry performed by talented Club 33 Rotarians. Gifts and prizes are in store, and everyone will receive a precious memento of this very special Valentine's afternoon. Joyce Gattas and Patti Roscoe, Chairs of the Day More information... February 05, 2009 A Journey Through the Port of San Diego Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom ! & 2 Stephen P. Cushman, chairman, Board of Port Commissioners Stephen P. Cushman represents the City of San Diego on the Board of Port Commissioners. He’s been on the Board since 1999, having served as Chair in 2002 and again this year. The long-time community leader has served on more than 60 boards and commissions, including Chairman of the College of Business Administration Board for San Diego State University; Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl and as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, San Diego Hospital Association (Sharp HealthCare). A recognized leader in the automotive sales industry, he was president of Cush Automotive Group until 2006. Dick Troncone, Chair of the Day More information... January 29, 2009 Victoria Hamilton, Executive Director, City of San Diego Arts and Culture Commission Sheraton Harbor Island East - Grande Ballroom A As the City of San Diego celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Commission for Arts and Culture, Victoria Hamilton will provide an overview on the impact arts and culture make on all of our lives. Her informative and revelatory presentation will detail the history, role and success of the Commission; put the strength of San Diego’s creative community into perspective locally and nationally; and share how a vibrant arts community truly enhances our quality of life. Joyce Glazer, Chair of the Day More information... January 22, 2009 Program Change: Rotary International President D K Lee Sheraton Mission Valley-Royal Ballroom RI President D K Lee will make a special appearance at our meeting and address our members and guests about his experiences as the RI President after a half-year in office. There will be awards and presentations so plan to attend. Other Rotarians and guest are welcome. Please RSVP to Pauline@rotary33.org before 9 AM, Mon, Jan 19 if you are bringing a guest or are from another Rotary Club . President Stan Hartman, Chair of the Day January 15, 2009 Local Heroes Sheraton Mission Valley-Royal Ballroom Sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Diego, the 18th Annual Law Enforcement Salute to Local Heroes recognizes average citizens who have performed courageous deeds that assisted fellow citizens and/or law enforcement. Presenting the awards will be San Diego Police Chief Bill Lansdowne, District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis and Sheriff Bill Kolender. Bob Arnhym, Chair of the Day January 08, 2009 2009 Economic Forecast--Bill Holland & Linda Stirling Sheraton Harbor Island West-Fairbanks Ballroom Investment advisors Bill Holland and Linda Stirling claim the podium this Thursday to provide their forecasts for the markets in 2009. The popping bubbles of 2008 were not from champagne but rather breathtaking declines seen in stocks, commodities, hedge funds, real estate, emerging markets. Will the Bear Market continue or will there be a recovery in the year ahead? Where do we go from here? Join us for an Economic Forecast and an opportunity to pose your questions to the pros. Bert Whalen, Chair of the Day January 01, 2009 Dark--Happy New Year! December 25, 2008 Dark--Merry Christmas! December 18, 2008 The Holidays Through Our Children's Eyes Sheraton Harbor Island East - Grande Ballroom B & C This year's Holiday Program will feature our children and lots of fun songs to celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. The Rotary Chorus; The Club 33 Singers; The La Jolla Brass and showcasing new talent in the club and lots of children will make this year's program extra special. This will be the "Annual Meeting" of Club 33 and the results of the election will be announced as well. Steve Hubbard, Chair of the Day December 11, 2008 Club 33 Auction & 'Giving Back...A Family Legacy' Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Matthew Hervey advises the San Diego Foundation's Hervey Family Fund, an $85 million endowment from the estate of Jim and Jean Hervey. Through Price Charities, Matthew is actively engaged with the City Heights Initiative. Matthew speaks passionately about the obligation and rewards of "giving back" to the community. His remarks will inspire us all to think about the real meaning of this blessed season. What an appropriate way to trigger the LIVE AUCTION in support of Rotary's Diana Venable Scholarship Fund! Plan to do your holiday shopping and bring your shop-aholic spouse and friends to the annual Club #33 Holiday auction. Champagne and quality time to "network" with fellow Rotarians. Sincere thanks to our many auction donors! Festive attire and holiday spirit required! Fun Fun... FUN!!!!! Jo Dee Jacob, Chair of the Day December 04, 2008 Holiday (and Poinsettia Bowl) Magic Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom Bruce Binkowski, Executive Director of the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl and the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl and Associate Director Mark Neville will present the top 5 moments in Holiday Bowl history; review the potential matchups for both games and present arguments in favor of the current BCS system and against a proposed college football playoff. Armon Mills, Chair of the Day More information... March 05, 2008 Sarah Reinertsen, Always Tri, Inc. Reo Carr, Chair of the Day More information... November 27, 2008 Dark--Happy Thanksgiving! Our next meeting is December 4. November 20, 2008 Richard Dreyfuss, Teaching Civics and Personal Responsibility in Our Schools Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 2 & 3 Academy Award Winner Richard Dreyfuss has relied on intelligence, energy and incredible talent to earn his place among the leading actors of the American cinema. Throughout his life, he has maintained an equally deep commitment to political and social activism. His guiding belief is that “we are a nation bound by ideas only. If we are not taught and re-taught these ideas, we are not bound.” To that end, the newly established Dreyfuss Initiative is dedicated to elevating and enhancing civics in America, including the K-12 classroom. Bill Littlejohn, Chair of the Day (Yes, this is the real Richard Dreyfuss!) More information... November 13, 2008 Richard Coutts, MD--Poliomyelitis: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Polio is a paralytic disease that is caused by a virus. An effective injectable vaccine to the virus was first developed by Jonas Salk in 1952. Albert Sabin subsequently developed an oral vaccine in 1957. Both vaccines have been used throughout the world, resulting in a dramatic decrease in the incidence of the disease. This has been accomplished through a partnership of The World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Rotary International. In 1988, when the worldwide immunization program was initiated, there were 350,00 cases of polio. In 2007, there were 1,310 cases. Eradication of this disease worldwide is tantalizingly close. Lisa Miller - Chair of the Day More information... November 06, 2008 John Boland, Chief Content Officer, PBS Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom John Boland, Chief Content Officer of PBS, will offer his perspective on the role of media in a democracy, and in the 2008 presidential election in particular. He’ll also examine the signs pointing toward a national civic revival and share his thoughts on what this may mean for the United States – and public television – in the 21st century. Gloria Penner - Chair of the Day More information... October 30, 2008 Beijing Olympics--Local Athletes Competed Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Stephen Strasburg, Junior, SDSU, Pitcher, Baseball Team, 2008 USA Olympic Team Stephen James Strasburg was born July 20, 1988, in San Diego, Calif. Son of Jim Strasburg and Kathleen Swett. Both parents attended San Diego State. Enjoys playing golf. Favorite athlete is San Diego Padre pitcher Jake Peavy. Was also recruited by Arizona State, Arizona, UNLV, Stanford, Yale and Harvard. Business management major at San Diego State. Mike Hazle, 2008 USA Olympic Team, Javelin As a student athlete at Texas State University, Hazle showed his potential with an enormous personal best his senior year of 235-7, which improved his all-time best by an amazing 25 feet from his previous best mark from his junior year. Hazle owns a B.S. degree in exercise Sports Science and Business and a Master’s degree in Sports Management from Texas State University. He is employed as a sports performance coach at Velocity Sports Performance in Lawrenceville, Ga. Stephen and Mike will discuss their backgrounds, how each got involved in his sport, the journey to qualify for the Olympic Games and the experiences at the games. James Kitchen - Chair of the Day More information... October 23, 2008 Karen Hewitt, U. S. Attorney Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 U.S. Attorney Karen Hewitt will discuss current trends in federal prosecutions in the Southern District of California, which includes San Diego and Imperial Counties.  In addition to an overview of the current work of the United States Attorney’s Office, she will focus upon two key areas of criminal prosecutions:  immigration enforcement and computer-based crimes.  Karen will show the current status of immigration enforcement including construction of portions of the border fence both in San Diego and in the Imperial County area. Bill Gore, Chair of the Day More information... October 16, 2008 CCDC--Proposed Civic Center Project Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Frederic J. Maas is a member of the City of San Diego Joint Powers Authority for the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan and chaired the Selection Committee for the Redevelopment of the San Diego Civic Center and City Hall.  In addition, Fred is President and CEO of Black Mountain Ranch LLC and Del Sur™ in San Diego County, featuring 3050 homes, a 300-room hotel, 500,000 square feet of commercial, office, and retail uses.  Jeff Graham is responsible for developer negotiations, analyzing complex development proposals, and ensuring compliance with redevelopment law for agreements and contracts for CCDC. Hal Sadler, Chair of the Day More information... October 09, 2008 City Attorney Candidates' Debate Marriott Mission Valley Michael Aguirre, incumbent SD City Attorney, will debate his election opponent, Jan Goldsmith, Superior Court Judge, at our meeting today. Stay tuned for more details. Chair of the Day-Reo Carr More information... October 02, 2008 Dr. Terry Grier, SD City Schools Superintendent Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Dr. Terry Grier, will share his views about how public education is changing for the better here in San Diego and across the country. Dr. Grier, formerly Superintendent of Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC, is a nationally recognized superintendent with numerous awards in education management. As the new leader of San Diego’s public schools serving more than 130,000 students, Dr. Grier will share his vision for improving student achievement with innovative programs seeking to reduce the achievement gaps between ethnic groups, reduce dropout rates and to improve classroom teaching environments. Tyler Cramer--Chair of the Day More information... September 25, 2008 Peter MacLaggan--Carlsbad Desalination Project Sheraton Harbor Island West-Fairbanks Ballroom Carlsbad Desalination Project The Carlsbad Desalination Project is a public-private partnership between Poseidon Resources and nine San Diego County public water agencies. The project will produce 50 million gallons per day of drought proof, high-quality water; enough drinking water for 300,000 San Diegans. The project will be the most technologically advanced, energy efficient and environmentally-sound seawater desalination plant in the country. Ben Clay, Chair of the Day More information... September 18, 2008 Wendy Levin, MD, MS--Update on Pfizer La Jolla – New Center For Global Oncology and Ophthalmology Research Sheraton Harbor Island East - Grande Ballroom B & C Pfizer La Jolla is now the global center for Pfizer’s drug discovery and development in oncology and ophthalmology. Learn more about how its 1,000 scientists and staff are pursuing unmet medical needs for dozens of indications in an arduous process that can take up to 15 years and cost $1 billion in advancing from a promising compound to approved drug with the FDA. Tom Gable--Chair of the Day September 11, 2008 Fleet Week-Salute to the Guardsmen & Reservists Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom B & C David Oates, Chair of the Day September 04, 2008 Mrs. San Diego Award - Recipient,Yvonne Larsen; Guest Speaker - Mayor Jerry Sanders Sheraton Harbor Island East - Grande Ballroom B & C Ensuring Reform Continues at City Hall We’ve made a lot of progress at the City over the past three years. Even so, there are still many important tasks left to accomplish. With so much at stake – financial stability and our basic quality of life – we must continue to implement the reforms that will let us remain America’s Finest City. Past President George Gildred, Chair of the Day August 28, 2008 RAdm. David Thomas, USN, Commander of Joint Task Force Guantanamo-Guantanamo, Cuba Sheraton Harbor Island West - Bel Aire Ballroom “Truth and Troopers - The Commander's Perspective on Joint Task Force Guantanamo” Radm. David A. Thomas Commander JTF Guantanamo Rear Admiral Dave Thomas commands JTF Guantanamo, which provides the safe, humane, legal and transparent care and custody of detained enemy combatants. He will provide an overview of JTF Guantanamo operations and share his insights on the challenges and rewards of leadership in this dynamic and complex operating environment. Radm. Len Hering, Chair of the Day August 21, 2008 San Diego Super Chargers - Jim Steeg, Exec. VP/COO Sheraton Harbor Island West - Bel Aire Ballroom Jim steeg will be addressing the issues of the charitable endeavors of the Chargers and Charger players for his speech. Chair of the Day, Kimberley Layton August 14, 2008 Ray Ashley, E.D., Maritime Museum Sheraton Harbor Island West - Bel Aire Ballroom Our own Club 33 member Ray Ashley, Ph.D., will describe how the Maritime Museum will be reinventing itself over the next several years to become a new kind of maritime museum. His focus will be the fascinating project of reconstructing a sailing replica of the 16th-century Spanish galleon San Salvador, discovery vessel of San Diego and of California. Ray will be taking us back in time more than four and a half centuries to hear San Salvador’s story, and give us a preview of the voyages and activities that will establish her as San Diego’s newest cultural attraction and educational venue.   Chair of the Day, Malin Burnham August 07, 2008 DG Pam Russell Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Club Assembly President Stan Hartman, Chair of the Day July 31, 2008 Dr. Eric J. Topol, Chief Academic Officer, Scripps Health: The Future of Medicine Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom Via progress in genomics, we are about to enter an extraordianry era of individualized medicine. This is about preventing, pre-empting diseases, along with better therapies, on a person by person basis. San Diego is poised to be a leader is this new area of trannslational science. Greg Noonan, Chair of the Day July 24, 2008 Larry Prior, SAIC Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom Lawrence Prior is the COO of SAIC. He joined SAIC in 2004 and will discuss: The company’s transition to a publically traded company and their performance to date; The foundational strengths of the entrepreneurial company founded by Dr. Bob Beyster here in San Diego; And looking to the future opportunities and challenges SAIC sees in the marketplace. Ben Haddad, Chair of the Day July 17, 2008 Pat Crowell--Europe: The Vital Signs Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 A nostalgic look at the way Europeans communicate--or don’t. Pat Crowell revisits his year in Europe on a sabbatical leave from his law firm where he took over 13,000 slide pictures of Europeans being Europeans. He promises not to show you all 13,000, but just some of the highlights. If you’re having trouble sleeping, you will want to attend this blockbuster program. Mort Jorgensen, Chair of the Day July 10, 2008 Brig Gen Angela Salinas--Commanding Gen, MCRD & Western Recruiting Region Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom The Commanding General will be talking about Recruiting and Recruit Training, what it takes to recruit someone into the Marine Corps, the challenges of making Marines and the unique relationship shared by The Marine Corps Recruit Depot and the Community of San Diego. She will also instruct Club 33 Rotarians how to do a proper Marine pushup and the correct way to stand at ease during conversations with family members. Andy Hewitt, Chair of the Day July 03, 2008 Change of Command-President Stan Hartman Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Past President Geri Warnke, Chair of the Day June 26, 2008 President Geri's Demotion Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 2 & 3 Guaranteed to be funny and memorable. Debbie Day, Chair of the Day June 19, 2008 Dan Gross, Executive Vice-president, Hospital Operations, Sharp Healthcare Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom Transforming the Health Care Experience - Fulfilling a Community Promise Dan Gross is the executive vice president of Hospital Operations for Sharp HealthCare. He currently serves on several local, state and national boards, is the past president of the Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties as well as the California Hospital Association. Dan began his career at Sharp in 1979 as a clinical nurse and has served in numerous roles from clinical to executive leadership including CEO of Sharp Metropolitan Campus for 12 years. Over the past 10 years he led the vision, planning and construction of the “new” Sharp Memorial Hospital. Now nearing completion, Sharp is continuing to transform the health care experience as they put the finishing touches on a hospital designed around efficient, quality care and built for patients, families and caregivers with the continuing promise of The Sharp Experience. Mike Murphy, Chair of the Day June 12, 2008 Rachel Teagle, Executive Director, Children's Museum of San Diego--Think, Play, Create Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 2 & 3 Rachel M. Teagle received her Ph.D. in contemporary art history from Stanford University and has been intimately involved in developing arts programming and exhibitions for a broad audience for more than a decade. Having recently opened the Children’s Museum’s brand new state-of-the-art building, Rachel is confident the institution’s unique arts-based mission will become a national and industry standard in contemporary art for families. The new museum will continue its 25 year old tradition of participatory art experiences and with its roster of leading contemporary artists and studio spaces, the institution promises to create profound art experiences meaningful to children and families. Barbara Bry, Chair of the Day June 05, 2008 Ron Roberts, County Supervisor-San Diego's Trade Relations with China Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom Ron's presentation will give an overview of his experiences in China and Vietnam during his most recent trade mission. He will touch on the architecture, culture and many opportunities for San Diego businesses. Ron will also demonstrate how he has worked to educate Asian officials about the many opportunities they may have in San Diego. Chris Sichel, Chair of the Day May 29, 2008 Robert Goff-'Getting Engaged:' how to get 'engaged' in the world through creative and audacious ways. Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom Bob shares stories from his personal experiences in India and Uganda, and from his family's face-to-face meetings with various world leaders after his children had written and asked if they might like to sit down for a visit! (Some would, and they did!) Bob is a founding partner of a Washington law firm, Goff and Dewalt; an adjunct professor of Business Law at Pt. Loma Nazarene University; Honorary Consul to Uganda; President and Founder of Restore International, a non-profit organization that seeks ways to bring justice to children and the poorest of the poor. A particular focus is the problem of childhood prostitution. Bob is a dynamic speaker with an important story to tell. Be sure to attend! Kay North, Chair of the Day May 22, 2008 Gloria Penner-KPBS Editors' Roundtable Sheraton Mission Valley-Royal Ballroom Join Gloria Penner as she leads Bob Kittle, editor of the San Diego Union-Tribune editorial page, John Warren, editor and publisher of San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, and Tim McClain, editor of San Diego Metropolitan Magazine, in a KPBS Editors' Roundtable discussion about the top stories in local and national politics. Hank Crook, producer, Kurt Kohnen, production manager, and Kim Nyhous, production assistant, staff at KPBS, will be putting the Editors' Roundtable on KPBS live. Vince Mudd, Chair of the Day May 15, 2008 Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka-Animal Preservation in Uganda Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Grande Ballroom C Dr. Kalema-Zikusoka has earned a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Royal Veterinary College at the University of London and a Master's degree in Specialized Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University. She is the founder and CEO of Conservation Through Public Health and is the recipient of several international awards for veterinary education. Mark Stuart, Chair of the Day May 08, 2008 Verna Griffin-Tabor, Executive Director, Center for Community Solutions-Domestic Violence in the Workplace Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom Women who are abused at home have increased health care costs, absenteeism, turnover, and stress in the workplace, as well as lower productivity. Come hear an overview of the dynamics of domestic violence, the devastating impact it has, and the urgent need for employers and co-workers to intervene when domestic violence comes to work. Since 1969 Center for Community Solutions has provided domestic violence services in San Diego County. Sandy Mayberry, Chair of the Day May 01, 2008 The Sound of Money Sheraton Harbor Island West - Bel Aire Ballroom High finance and legerdemain will carry the day when Club 33 learns about Board oversight activities, the 2007 audit, current assets and liabilities including our endowments, income statements, membership, Project Allocation, Camp Enterprise, philanthropy and donor recognition. The speakers for the day are the following: Suzy Spafford, Secy/Treasurer Bruce Blakley, Audit & Finance Stan Hartman, President-Elect Guy Maddox, Grotarians Peter Bowie, Project Allocation Peter Duncan, Camp Enterprise Frank Arrington, Fund Raising Kevin Ward, Philanthropy Our 2007 audit is posted online at www.rotary33.org so that you can review it before the May 1 meeting. Please send your questions to bruce@rotary33.org before May 1. Bruce A. Hunt, Executive Director of Club 33, Chair of the Day April 24, 2008 Staff Appreciation Day-Chris Van Gorder, President & CEO of Scripps Health, Speaker Sheraton Harbor Island East- Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Scripps Health is a member of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. How does Fortune pick the 100 Best Companies to Work for? It partners with the Great Place to Work Institute® to conduct the most extensive employee survey in corporate America. Of some 1,500 firms that were contacted, 407 companies participated in this survey. Nearly 100,000 employees at those companies responded to a 57-question survey. Most of the company's score (two-thirds) is based on the results of the survey, which is sent to a minimum of 400 randomly selected employees from each company. The survey asks questions related to their attitudes about the management's credibility, job satisfaction and camaraderie. The other third of the scoring is based on the company's responses to the Institute's Culture Audit, which includes detailed questions about demographic makeup, and pay and benefit programs, as well as a series of open-ended questions about the company's management philosophy, methods of internal communications, opportunities, compensation practices, and diversity efforts, etc. After Fortune's evaluations are completed, if news about a company comes to light that may significantly damage employees' faith in management, it may exclude that company from the list. Joe Horiye, Chair of the Day April 17, 2008 Hollywood Crows by Joseph Wambaugh--Award Winning Author Sheraton Harbor Island West-Bel Aire Ballroom San Diego’s Joe Wambaugh is a cop you wouldn’t mind running into any time, anywhere—even next to you in traffic at 2 a.m. But then he’s a retired cop, so he can’t write you up. But, man, can he write. His newest novel, Hollywood Crows, is in bookstores this month. He’ll probably have a few words to say about that; and he’ll share a few of the stories, and madcap characters, that make it such a great ride-along. Tom Blair, Chair of the Day April 10, 2008 Camp Enterprise--Garry Ridge, President-CEO, WD-40, Speaker Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom Since 1975, Rotary Camp Enterprise has been teaching juniors in high school that “Business is Good for People.” Originally launched by then-President Bruce Moore, the first Chairman of Camp Enterprise was none other than Chet Lathrop, our recently retired Executive Director. Since then, Rotary Camp Enterprise has hosted approximately 2,900 juniors for an exciting two and a half day intensive education and training seminar. At Camp, the students are taught marketing, finance, management, entrepreneurship and presentation skills, culminating in a 10 minute presentation by each team of nine to ten students about the business they have created, including a marketing plan, financial projections and management plan. The energy and commitment shown by these students is always refreshing. This year will be Club 33’s 33rd Camp Enterprise. Please join us for an experience you will want to remember! Peter Duncan, 2008 Chair of Camp Enterprise and Chair of the Day April 03, 2008 SDCERS is Back! Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 David Wescoe, CEO of the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System since 2006, is a very experienced legal and financial executive. After graduating from Columbia Law School, David practiced law on Wall Street and was President and CEO of one of the largest independent broker-dealers in the country. Before joining SDCERS, David served as a Director of the La Jolla Music Society, a member of the SD Social Venture Partners, and Chair of the KPBS Planned Giving Advisory Committee. Dick Murphy, Chair of the Day March 27, 2008 Feet Don't Fail Me Now Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Our resident Podiatrist, Dick Green, D.P.M., will tell us all how to keep our feet in shape, so that we can keep up with our 10,000 steps a day. Dick will go over some "myths" regarding foot problems and people's perceptions about what is wrong and what we need to do to fix them. With a little bit of luck he may even take a few of our questions! Bob Jacobs, Chair of the Day March 20, 2008 Water, Water Everywhere but...The State of Water in California Sheraton Harbor Island West- Bel Aire Ballroom The water duo of Joe Grindstaff, Deputy Secretary for Water Policy & Director of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program, and Maureen Stapleton, General Manager of the San Diego County Water Authority, will be presenting the latest information on the water situation, both from a statewide and regional perspective. Find out what has gone wrong with the state’s water system, how endangered species are impacting our water supply, and what the State and Water Authority are doing to achieve water reliability for our region. Ben Clay, Chair of the Day, will moderate the water panel. March 13, 2008 Kyoto Laureate Symposium Sheraton Harbor Island East - Grande Ballroom B & C San Diego is the only city beyond Kyoto, Japan to host the Kyoto Prize Laureates. Club 33 provides the only Kyoto Prize Laureate program beyond the formal "on-campus" symposia at UCSD, SDSU and USD for next week's Kyoto Laureate Symposium. Chair Malin Burnham will introduce all three of this year's Laureates for a glimpse of their lifework - and what motivated them as they achieved world recognized advances in Advanced Technology (Dr. Hiroo Inokuchi for organic electronics work leading to technology such as LED and organic semiconductors), Basic Sciences (Prof. Hiroo Kanamori of CalTech for earthquake prediction achievements) and Arts & Philosophy (Laureate Ms. Pina Bausch for integrating choreography into theatre work, creating "tanztheatre" as a performing art in itself). Malin Burnham, Chair of the Day March 06, 2008 'Abuse and Hope' by Sharon M. Lawrence, Executive Director of Voices for Children Sheraton Mission Valley- Royal Ballroom; Debe Berger, Chair of the Day In San Diego County, more than 7,000 children have been removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect or abandonment and are living in foster homes or group homes as part of the foster care system. Sharon Lawrence is the President and CEO of Voices for Children, a non-profit organization which is working on solutions for these children through a network of volunteer advocates. Ms. Lawrence will educate us on the plight of foster children and the ways that VFC’s advocates are changing lives in critical ways. Be sure to attend this Inspiring and informative session. February 28, 2008 Kati Haycock- 'Education in Post-Bush America - Fictions, Facts and the Future' Sheraton Harbor Island West- Fairbanks Ballroom Kati Haycock, President of the Education Trust in Washington D.C. is regarded as one of the most powerful voices driving current education policy at the local, state and national levels. A recent survey of 179 education-policy experts concluded that no one, save Bill Gates and George W. Bush, has had a greater influence on American education policy over the past 10 years than Kati Haycock. A key architect of the accountability and teacher quality provisions of the original No Child Left Behind Act, Kati is currently at the center of the NCLB reauthorization storm. Be sure not to miss “Education in Post-Bush America - Fictions, Facts & and the Future.” February 21, 2008 “A Look Back Over 25 Years in Downtown' Douglas A. Wilson, CEO of Douglas Wilson Companies Sheraton Harbor Island East - Grande Ballroom C Doug Wilson has been a key player in the redevelopment of Downtown San Diego. His Symphony Towers Office and Hotel complex was the largest mixed-use project of its kind when it opened in the late 1980s. Since then he’s concentrated on Downtown’s East Village neighborhood with two highly successful residential projects, Parkloft, and now The Mark. Doug is sure to take us on an informative – and entertaining - journey through Downtown over the past 25 years. February 14, 2008 Won't You Be My Valentine? Sheraton Harbor Island East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Please bring your sweetheart and join us for a program of romance and love. Larry Showley will entertain on the piano, Natasha Josefowitz will regale us with poetry about love and relationships and the SDSU Musical Theater Students will sing songs of the day. Plus there will be a quiz (with prizes) that will test your romantic acuity. We'll hear some wonderful music, be a bit sentimental, and have a lot of fun. RSVP if you plan to bring a guest! February 07, 2008 Chet Lathrop Day at San Diego Rotary Sheraton West- Bel Aire Ballroom Plan to attend a special program and day planned to honor and thank Chet for his 17 years as our Executive Director and a true Rotarian since 1970. Chet has played a major role in the success of our Rotary Club which currently ranks as the fourth largest Rotary Club in the world. This a fun filled and special program you will not want to miss. January 31, 2008 Dan Walters Predicts the Elections Sheraton Harbor Island East - Pavillion Dan Walters has been a journalist for more than 40 years, spending all but a few of those years working for California newspapers. At one point in his career, he was the nation's youngest daily newspaper editor at age 22. He joined The Sacramento Union's Capitol bureau in 1975 and later became the Union's Capitol bureau chief. In 1981, Mr. Walters began writing the state's only daily newspaper column devoted to California political, economic and social events. Dan has written more than 6,000 columns about California and its politics and his column now appears in more than 50 California newspapers. January 24, 2008 Author Susan Smith Sherator Harbor Island West- Bel Aire Ballroom Winner of numerous literary awards, including the Stanley Drama Award, Susan Arnout Smith just published her second novel The Timer Game last week in the United States and six other countries to much critical acclaim. A murder mystery set in San Diego, the crime scene tech heroine is thrown into a nightmare world of timed riddles that must be solved to find her kidnapped daughter before it's too late. Susan has written four television movies and three produced plays and has been an essayist for National Public Radio, Weekend Edition-Sunday. January 17, 2008 Rotary International President - Wilfred J. Wilkinson, and Wayne Cusick Sherator Harbor Island East - Pavillion This is the 10th anniversary of the Paul Harris Society established by then District Governor Wayne Cusick. This special recognition program has spread worldwide to benefit the Rotary Foundation. Its members have the motto, “Doing Good in the World”. Club 33 celebrates i ts founder and friend Wayne Cusick with a special tribute by Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson. This will be an inspiring program. Don’t miss it!! More information... January 10, 2008 Salute to Local Heroes Westin Horton Plaza - California Ballroom A&B This marks the 17th year of the very special program honoring local men and women who have come to the aid of victims of criminal attacks. San Diego Rotary Club, in partnership with the San Diego Police Department, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s office, will introduce eight honorees. January 03, 2008 Bill Holland & John Folsom- Financial Forecast 2008 Sheraton Harbor Island West - Bel Aire Ballroom Two of San Diego’s top economic advisors will preview the economy for 2008 in a panel discussion moderated by Bert Wahlen. Bill Holland of the Holland Group and John Folsom, (Linda Stirling’s partner) Senior VP, and Senior Portfolio Manager for RBC Dain Rauscher) will highlight investment opportunities for 2008. Let’s start the new year off with a record attendance! Please call the Rotary office by Monday, Dec. 31, if you plan to bring a guest to this week’s meeting. December 27, 2007 No Meeting this Week- Happy Holidays! I wish for each of you at this time of year the happiness, health and peace that we all want for our families and friends. May we have the courage and empathy to look beyond in our efforts to support and comfort those in need. I am personally thankful for the love and laughter of this year's Board of Directors and all of our Rotary family that have so energetically and enthusiastically worked to make our club stronger in service to others. May the blessings that we have be shared with all. I am sending each of you a heartfelt "thank you" for your dedication and selflessness. We will do great things in 2008! Happy New Year to all! President Geri December 20, 2007 San Diego Rotary Holiday Program Sheraton Harbor Island East- Grande Ballroom Our most festive meeting of the year, the Holiday Program will be filled with music, silver bells and all the elements of the season. Bring your family but be sure and notify the Rotary office of the number of reservations needed by Monday, Dec. 17. Results of the election for 2008-09 officers and directors will be announced as this is considered our annual meeting. December 13, 2007 Holiday Bowl - Phil McConkey Sheraton Harbor Island East- Pavilion On December 27 the 30th edition of the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl will be played featuring Arizona State University versus the University of Texas. Club Member/Executive Director of the Holiday Bowl, Bruce Binkowski, will speak, bring video highlights and be joined by Navy graduate Phil McConkey. McConkey played several years in the NFL and was the Most Valuable Player of the inaugural Holiday Bowl in 1978. December 06, 2007 San Diego Rotary Auction; Darlene Shiley Sheraton Harbor Island East Hotel- Harbor Island 1&2 One of San Diego's favorites, Darlene's humorous, engaging and spirited presentation will set the stage for the LIVE auction to follow. Recently elected as USD's President of the Board of Trustees, Darlene Shiley's generous support for many worthy causes -- culture, education, health -- has positively shaped our community. Why and how and do people "give back?" All proceeds from this most important Rotary auction go to the Diana Venable Scholarship Fund. November 29, 2007 Richard Lederer Sheraton West- Bel Aire Ballroom Richard Lederer is the author of more than 30 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English and his current book, Presidential Trivia. Mr. Lederer will offer a treasury of trivia about our American presidents: their feats, fates, families foibles, and firsts. You will have fun learning a lot about our presidents’ lives, their accomplishments, and their roles in American history. Presidential Trivia will be on sale before and after our meeting. November 22, 2007 Dark - Happy Thanksgiving! At this time of year when our thoughts turn inward to family and friends, I give thanks for the many blessings associated with this privileged position as your President. I remain in awe of the sheer magnitude and reach that our membership has through this community and its ripple effects throughout the world. Our club is infused with optimism, dedication and hope that what we do daily matters....that we do not live in a world where we wear blinders to protect us from seeing those in despair. I thank you for your continued desire and perseverance to change the things that we can. I send to you these Thanksgiving greetings with gratitude, heartfelt thanks for your support and appreciation for all that you do individually and collectively to make our world kinder and full of joy for others. President Geri Ann Warnke November 15, 2007 San Diego Rotary Club 33's Legacy Luncheon Westin Emerald Plaza - Emerald Ballroom Club 33 will honor and celebrate the men who have been in Rotary for 40 or more years. Come join us as we hear the stories of “how things used to be” at the San Diego and El Cortez Hotels. Expect lots of laughter, smiles and maybe a few tears. November 08, 2007 M.O.S.T. 20th Anniversary Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 2 & 3 M.O.S.T., the Mercy Outreach Surgical Team has performed over 7, 000 free surgical cases in the last 20 years. Our members, Dr. Doug Arbon, Sam Carpenter, Pat Robinson, Dr. Tom Vecchione and Dr. Bill McDade will present an entire program on M.O.S.T. The beginning, Club 33’s involvement, the effect on so many patients and team members will be presented with an exciting audio visual presentation. Our club members’ involvement will be presented before and during the entire meeting. Club 33 is of course, proud and excited about what M.O.S.T. is doing for so many unfortunate children in Mexico and here in the U.S. November 01, 2007 Jose Miguel Isulza, Chile's Sec. Gen., Organization of the America States Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Jose Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the Organization of American States, is a passionate proponent for Western Hemisphere cooperation in a globalizing world. He argues that to confront world competition the countries of this hemisphere have to do a better job of forging alliances to confront the multiple challenges of trade, immigration, energy, and security from crime and terrorism. October 25, 2007 October 25, 2007 Meeting Our Meeting scheduled for October 25, 2007 has been cancelled October 18, 2007 Donal Manahan - Why the Poles Matter Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C Donal Manahan Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, has been Chief Scientist for more than 15 scientific expeditions to Antarctica. He will share his thoughts on both exploration and economics, scientific issues for which contemporary discussion (and TV documentaries) is sometimes based on overstating scientific facts, and findings about which there's no dispute. He will discuss the incontrovertible science of climate change, and implications for the future, especially as it relates to the polar regions. October 11, 2007 Fleet Week - Enlisted Luncheon Sheraton East - Pavilion Dana Bowman s a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. Army Special Forces and a double amputee, losing his legs in a 1994 accident. Nine months later, he reenlisted Army Airborne style; skydiving with his commander into the ceremony. Dana now works with other disabled and physically challenged people. He has made more than 400 motivational speeches in the last few years, and has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Reader’s Digest, and People. More information... October 04, 2007 D.G. Jim O'Meara Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 We are delighted to welcome DG Jim O'Meara to our club to show off our many committees and their projects that are the substance of Rotary. Join us at 10:30AM for a most impressive display of all the talents within our club. The luncheon meeting that follows will find Amnon Ben-Yehuda presenting our club's and District 5340's 'Don't Wait...Vaccinate DVD Program'. This is an opportunity to learn more what your fellow Rotarians are doing and how DG O'Meara plans to lead us this year. September 27, 2007 Warren Kessler, M.D. & Carol Salem, M.D. Westin Horton Plaza - California Ballroom B & C Prostate cancer is the most common major cancer in men, and after lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men. This year it is estimated that approximately 230,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. An American boy today has a 16% chance of developing prostate cancer and a 3% chance of dying from the disease. Today, we will discuss the diagnosis and most current treatment options including the da Vinci Robotic System for prostate cancer. September 20, 2007 Joseph Nyumah Boakai, V.P., Liberia Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 Dr. Boakai will give us a brief history of Liberia, its connections to the U.S., the current state of affairs in his country, and what it is like to be a Rotarian in Liberia today. Working alongside of Africa’s First Female President, together they are working hard to restore law and order, ensure the reconstruction of the Country, and ensure that peace and tranquility exists for all Liberians. Information will be provided on how Liberia is encouraging investors to take advantage of the current investment climate in Liberia. Dr. Boakai will also discuss his work with Micro Credit and how it is working in his country. September 13, 2007 Doug Sawyer - President, United Way Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom The business world is constantly changing and evolving. Companies need to respond to such changes if they want to succeed and grow. The same is true for charities. “The New” United Way of San Diego County looked at changes in both the needs of the region and the desires of businesses and donors. This has led to a bold and sweeping change in how it does business. The New United Way is focusing its efforts around creating positive, lasting and measurable change in the areas of child abuse, chronic homelessness, and financial stability. September 06, 2007 Gene Rumsey, Jr., M.D. Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C "Obesity in America, What's the Big Deal?" Obesity is rapidly becoming America’s number one health problem. It affects men and women of all ages and knows no economic or racial barrier. Many serious health issues stem from this insidious disease. Dr. Rumsey, Jr., will discuss the current research in this field as well as surgical techniques for those most affected. August 30, 2007 Jackie Freiberg Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 For 20 years Jackie Freiberg has been on a mission to expose the unconventional success strategies in the most admired companies in the world— in businesses that are BOOMING. BOOM! is the result of studying many of the most innovative businesses, gutsy leaders, and liberated employees around. In BOOM! the Freiberg’s have distilled this collective wisdom into 7 essential choices that cause culture, service, success, and business to BOOM! Jackie has crafted the speech every leader wants to give and every employee wants to live. We are not victims and we are not products of our conditions. Your career and your success are a result of choices not conditions. Jackie believes we are DESIGNED to choose and DEFINED by our choices. August 23, 2007 Mr. San Diego Westin Horton Plaza - California Ballroom B & C August 16, 2007 Ruben Barrales - President, Chamber of Commerce Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom A August 09, 2007 Alan Bersin Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom B & C August 02, 2007 Dr. Tony Haymet - Scripps Oceanography Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom Tony Haymet, Director of Scripps Institute of Oceanography, will address the most current research work at the Institute with direct implications for the citizens of California. Scripps has been the pioneer in the science of climate change since 1956 when the very first atmospheric carbon dioxide monitoring was begun. The original term 'global warming' was coined as a result of this data stream and today, Scripps continues to create new discoveries that will help us better understand the implications of mankind's relationship with its earth environment. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the most modern methods utilized by Scripps! July 26, 2007 Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, M.D.-Chief of Epidemiology, UCSD/Medicine Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C July 19, 2007 Tony Gwynn Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom B & C July 12, 2007 Judge James Milliken Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom Judge James Milliken was on the bench in San Diego Superior Court for over 16 years when he retired in 2004. He was the respected Presiding Judge of the San Diego Juvenile Court for the last eight of those years. He is the visionary and innovator behind San Pasqual Academy, a unique boarding school for 250 foster youth. In the last six years San Pasqual has offered its students a safe and beautiful environment in which to live, learn and grow into happy, productive adults. Judge Milliken is a man who has made an enormous difference in the lives of children. Don’t miss this meeting that will bring us up to date on this very important program. July 05, 2007 Change of Command-Geri Warnke/Pat Crowell Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom June 21, 2007 Robert Hecht-Nielsen - Director of Conf. Neuro. Lab Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom June 14, 2007 Monarch School Sheraton West - Fairbanks Ballroom June 07, 2007 Maurizo Seracini - Art Detective, UCSD Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 May 31, 2007 Dr. Mimi Guarneri Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom May 03, 2007 Frank Gaffney Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C April 26, 2007 Staff Appreciation Day Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom April 19, 2007 San Diego Zoo Program Location - San Diego Zoo April 05, 2007 Des McAnuff - La Jolla Playhouse Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 March 29, 2007 MAJ. GEN. Samuel Helland, USMC Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom March 22, 2007 SD Universities Panel - Pres. Weber & Chancellor Fox Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C March 15, 2007 Kyoto Laureates - Issey Miyake Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C March 01, 2007 Tommy Thompson Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C February 22, 2007 Kathleen Sellick - CEO, Children's Hospital Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C February 08, 2007 Sweetheart's Day Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom February 01, 2007 Cliff Dochterman - Past President, R.I., 1992-93 Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 January 25, 2007 Ian Campbell - San Diego Opera Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom January 18, 2007 Kevin Starr - State Librarian Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C January 11, 2007 Local Heroes Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 January 04, 2007 Bill Holland & LInda Stirling - 'Economic Forecast' Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom January 04, 2006 Bill Holland & Linda Stirling - Economic Forecast Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom January 11, 2006 Local Heroes Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 January 18, 2006 Kevin Starr - State Librarian Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C January 25, 2006 Ian Campbell - San Diego Opera Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom February 01, 2006 Cliff Dochterman - Past President RI, 1992-1993 Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom February 08, 2006 Sweetheart's Day Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom February 15, 2006 Editor's Round Table Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom February 22, 2006 Senator Barbara Boxer Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom December 14, 2006 Dr. Gresham Bayne Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C December 07, 2006 Jim Lehrer - PBS News Hour Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C November 30, 2006 Scott Silverman - Second Chance/STRIVE Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C November 23, 2006 DARK November 16, 2006 John Fanestil - former Methodist Minister Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 2 & 3 November 09, 2006 Mary Catherine Swanson-Retiring Founder of AVID Program Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel - Crystal Ballroom (2nd Floor) October 19, 2006 Club Assembly - District Governor, Philippe Lamoise Sheraton West - Fairbanks Ballroom October 12, 2006 Dan Yankelovich Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C October 05, 2006 Military Enlisted Luncheon - Chuck Long, SDSU Football Coach Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom September 28, 2006 Martha Dennis - Telecom Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 2 & 3 September 14, 2006 Wilf Wilkinson - President-elect, Rotary International Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom September 07, 2006 Downtown Waterfront - Nancy Graham & Perry Dealy Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom August 31, 2006 Airport Debate - Ben Haddad, Moderator Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C August 24, 2006 Bob Chandler - Retired Padres Broadcaster Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C August 17, 2006 Kurt Wisner; Franz Wisner, Author, 'Honeymoon with My Brother' Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom August 10, 2006 Richard Murphy - Salk Institute Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom July 20, 2006 Gary Jacobs - International Teen Leadership Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 July 13, 2006 Michael Hager - Executive Director, San Diego Natural History Museum Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C June 15, 2006 Michael Aguirre - City Attorney Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C June 08, 2006 Kelly Perdew - Apprentice TV Show Winner Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom June 01, 2006 Bill Griffith - Channel 10 Westin Horton Plaza - California Ballroom A & B May 25, 2006 George Plescia - Assembly Republican Leader Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom May 18, 2006 Panel Set-up - Peter Nunez & Ruben Navarrette Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom May 11, 2006 Robert Mueller - FBI Director Holiday Inn on the Bay (1355 N. Harbor Drive) April 13, 2006 Michael Robertson - I-Tunes, Linspire CEO Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C March 23, 2006 Steve Weber, President, SDSU Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 March 16, 2006 Tom Fox - "Greening the City" Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C March 09, 2006 Maureen Eberle Sheraton West-Bel Aire Ballroom March 02, 2006 Chris Cramer & Brian Lange - Camp Enterprise Sheraton West - Fairbanks Ballroom February 16, 2006 Carl Cohn - Superintendent of Schools Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom February 09, 2006 Sweetheart's Day Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C Please RSVP with the Rotary office if you plan to bring a guest. February 02, 2006 Tom Wilson - Buick Open Sheraton West - Fairbanks Ballroom January 26, 2006 Dr. Allison Alberts & Dr. Mike Wallace - Condors Wyndham - Emerald Ballroom January 05, 2006 Bill Holland & Linda Stirling - "Economic Forecast" Hilton Mission Valley December 08, 2005 Ginger Graham, CEO Amylin Pharmaceuticals Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 2 & 3 December 01, 2005 Dr. Henry Heimlich Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom November 24, 2005 DARK November 17, 2005 Dr. Norman Sperber Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom November 10, 2005 Pat Kelly - Pfizer Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom November 03, 2005 Vijay Amritraj - UN Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom October 27, 2005 Dr. David Pierce - Climate Change Sheraton East - Harbors Edge Restaurant October 06, 2005 Todd Buchholz Sheraton East - Pavilion September 29, 2005 Michael Kalichman & Larry Hinman - Ethics Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom A September 22, 2005 Steven Libman - G.M., La Jolla Playhouse Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom I & II September 08, 2005 District Governor Bob Watson Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom 1 & 2 August 25, 2005 Andy Fichthorn - Sea World Sheraton East - Harbor Island Ballroom II & III August 11, 2005 Duane Roth - "Connect" @ UCSD Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C August 04, 2005 Pam Shriver Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C July 28, 2005 RI Pres. Elect - Bill Boyd, New Zealander Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C July 14, 2005 Barry Lorge Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C June 30, 2005 President's Roast Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C June 23, 2005 "Brown Bag" Various work places of members June 16, 2005 Scott Blanchard Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom June 09, 2005 Pastor Barry Minkow Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom May 19, 2005 Michael Shames -UCAN Sheraton West - Fairbanks Ballroom May 12, 2005 CCDC Hal Sadler & Peter Hall Sheraton Mission Valley May 05, 2005 Judge John E. Ryan & Bruce Bennett, Orange County Chapter 9 Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C April 28, 2005 Teddy Lindsey - F.B.I. Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C April 21, 2005 Staff Appreciation Day - Jim Benson, Pres./CEO Space Development Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C April 14, 2005 Camp Enterprise 2005 East - Pavilion April 07, 2005 Panel - Energy Independence Mission Valley Marriott - Rio Vista Pavilion March 31, 2005 San Diego Padres Sheraton East - Pavilion March 17, 2005 Jim Standiford & Rabbi Paul Citrin Sheraton East - Grande Ballroom C March 10, 2005 Bob Kelly & Linda Katz - Invest in San Diego Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom March 03, 2005 Alan Kay - Kyoto Prize Westin Horton Plaza - California Ballroom A & B February 24, 2005 Ed Futa - Rotary Centennial East - Pavilion February 10, 2005 Sweetheart's Day - San Diego Opera Westin Horton Plaza - California Ballroom A & B February 03, 2005 Harvey White - S.D. Role in the Wireless World Sheraton West - Fairbanks Ballroom January 27, 2005 Hank Nordhoff - Pres/CEO GenProbe Sheraton West - Bel Aire Ballroom

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