Over 300 Rotarians and Rotaractors participated in a year-end celebration (Virtual Governors' Celebration) - held, on Monday, June 29, 2020.  Rotary International President, Mark Maloney greeted participants with words of praise and encouragement.
 
As is tradition, a Celebration of Life honoring 40 Rotarians who passed away this past Rotary year was conducted with their lives being remembered and celebrated. 
 
Incoming Governor, Steve Weitzen conducted the oath of office for all 2020-2021 Club presidents and welcomed them into their new role. 
 
One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of wards from outgoing District Governor, Marta Knight.  Those receiving awards included:
 
 
RI Foundation Awards
 
  • PDG, Marge Cole, Rotary Club of Mission Gorge - RI Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service
  • PDG, Pam Russell, Rotary Club of La Jolla Golden Triangle - RI Foundation Service Above Self Award.
 
Rotary Clubs of the Year
 
  • Small Size Rotary Club of the Year - Solana Beach Eco Rotary Club
  • Medium Size Rotary Club of the Year - Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club
  • Large Rotary Club of the Year - San Diego Rotary Club 33
  • Rotaract Club of the Year - UCSD Rotaract Club
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Rotarian and Rotaractor of the Year
 
  • 2019-2020 Rotarian of the Year - David Oates, San Diego Rotary Club 33
  • 2019-2020 Rotaractor of the Year - Sesy Enriquez, Pacific Beach Rotaract
 
District Total Polio Plus Giving
 
  • As of June 27, 2020 a total of $1,087,688.70 was raised in support of Polio Plus
 
Top Polio Giving Clubs
 
  • Coronado Rotary Club - $92,755
  • San Diego Rotary Club 33 - $11,849
  • Fallbrook Rotary Club - $8,509
The evening concluded with a lookback of the 2019-2020 Rotary Year and some of the most memorable or supporting moments for outgoing District Governor, Marta Knight.  Below is a collage of some of those moments in time.  Thank you Marta Knight for your outstanding leadership throughout 2019-20.