Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego Weekly Announcements January 31, 2006

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Next Meeting Our next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 6:30 pm at Kansas City BBQ, 610 W. Market Street, Downtown San Diego. Please note: There will be no meeting on January 31, 2006. We are only meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of each month! We're looking forward to seeing you there!

K.C., the Bitches and Brags Pig At the conclusion of each Rotaract meeting, our members "bitch" and/or "brag" about events/situations/experiences in their life. Since we have close to 45 members, the Rotaract Club has one stipulation when getting up in front of the crowd... that with each bitch/brag, a few dollars are placed in our ceramic piggy bank. All monies collected go towards our biggest community service event each year – Tijuana Homebuilding (October). Since each home costs about $750, we save all year to fund three homes. At the last meeting, our bitches and brags pig was named! After a serious vote (rigged only by who was willing to pay and bitch/brag the most!), the pig that is so near & dear to our heart is named ... K.C. ... after our favorite BBQ joint in town. Please remember to bring a few dollars to each meeting to give towards our Tijuana Homebuilding efforts!

Hear from Ghana's Group Study Exchange Team February 13 (Monday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Braille Institute, La Jolla The Group Study Exchange (GSE) program of The Rotary Foundation is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women between the ages of 25 and 40 and in the early years of their professional lives. The GSE program provides travel grants for team members to experience the host country's institutions and ways of life, observe their own vocations as practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas. Come hear Ghana's Group Study Exchange team speak about what they do and tell more about their country. This event will take place at the Braille Institute in La Jolla on Monday, February 13th, from 6:30 pm - 8:00pm. To RSVP, please contact Stacey. For more information on the Group Study Exchange Program, click here.

Recipe for a Cure – Continuing Support to JDRF February 17 (Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, Fairway Pavilion and Gardens The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is very close to Rotaract's heart as we donate funds from our Jazz for Juvenile Diabetes fundraiser each year to this worthy cause. On Friday February 17th come join in Rotaract's continued support of JDRF at 'Recipe for a Cure', hosted at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines at the Fairway Pavilion and Gardens. Expect a fun evening of food and fellowship as chefs from over 25 of San Diego's premier restaurants will be onsite cooking up their signature dishes for sampling. Guests will also enjoy delicious wine tasting (all inclusive) and silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, San Diego Chapter. Tickets are $50 for presale, $60 at the door. Group Discount 10 tickets for $400 (Let's get a Rotaract Group of 10!). More event details here.

Rotary's International Assembly: Volunteering Opportunities Rotary's Annual International Assembly will be held from 16-23 February 2006, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. This gathering of all governors-elect provides training and promotes a consistent Rotary message throughout the world. Packing up Books to Donate to Mexico February 19 (Sunday) Join fellow local Rotarians and Rotary's International Assembly travelers in helping pack up books that will be taken to Mexico. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Stacey. San Diego Food Bank February 22 (Wednesday) Join the spouses/partners of the District Governors as they go and volunteer at the San Diego Food Bank. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Stacey.

Upcoming Social Events Dinner at Hennessey's February 07 (Tuesday) After-meeting dinner at Hennessey's, 708 4th Avenue – 2 for 1 burgers, great beer and don't forget, Karaoke starts at 9:00 pm!!! Family Feud Stay tuned for our second annual Family Feud contest. Check your inboxes, the E-vite's a'coming. March Road Trip Also stay tuned for the March Road Trip! We'll be taking a little poll at the next meeting or two to determine where we'll go.

Choosing an Ace of Hearts Beneficiary – Members Only! In May, the Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego will host it's 4th Annual Ace of Hearts fundraiser. Even though we have just (successfully) gotten through our last fundraiser in December, we will be in the beginning stages of planning for Ace of Hearts soon enough. The most critical piece in the pre-planning stage is here. We need to choose our beneficiary! Members (only) of our Rotaract club are encouraged to submit a "proposal" for their non-profit beneficiary of choice and the board will be voting in our February board meeting. Please email Andrea Espinoza with the name of the organization, the contact person(s) if known, a website and your thoughts/reasons why we as a club should donate to that particular organization. All email proposals need to be submitted by Friday, February 10th.

Bridging the World – Rotaract Preconvention Meeting 2006 June 08-11 Malmö, Sweden & Copenhagen, Denmark For the first time in the history of Rotary International the annual world conference will take place in Scandinavia and will be a joint conference in Sweden and Denmark! This year Rotaract is invited to take an active part. The theme is "Bridging the World" – a bridge between countries and cultures and a bridge within the Rotary family. It is with great pleasure we invite you to join Rotaract Preconvention on June 8th-11th and the Rotary International Convention 2006 June 11th-14th in Beautiful Malmö and Wonderful Copenhagen. The Preconvention 2006 offers a variety of educational events including vocational workshops, inspirational speeches and company visits. The social highlights will include welcome party, an International Night, sightseeing and of course a traditional Grand Gala. Along with the educational and social events, Preconvention is an opportunity to experience fellowship with other Rotaractors, lots of interaction and of course to experience what a Rotary International Convention is all about. The setting is Scandinavia, home of Hans Christian Andersen and Astrid Lindgren – the place of fairytales! See the Little Mermaid, the many castles and perhaps meet the Royal families of Sweden and Denmark! Don’t miss the new concept of Home hosting B&B! Rotaractors from Denmark and Sweden open up their homes for our foreign guest during the Convention days June 11th–14th. This is the chance for you to experience the Danish concept of “hygge” (having a great time) and of course experience true international Rotaract fellowship! At www.rotaract.se/preconvention2006/ you can find more information about the social programme for Preconvention 2006, accommodation and of course register for this once in a lifetime event! To register for the Preconvention meetings on June 9th-10th please visit www.rotary.org. Please notice that the cheapest price is with registration for the social programme before January 31st 2006 and for the Preconvention, December 31st 2005. We are looking forward to see you in Beautiful Malmö and Wonderful Copenhagen, June 2006. Best Regards, Anders Forslund & Kristine Binzer Chairmen of the Rotaract Preconvention Committee

Senior Center 2nd Saturday of each month Volunteers (2-3) are needed the 2nd Saturday of each month from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm to help serve lunch at the Senior Center Downtown. Please contact Miguel for details and availability.

Downtown San Diego Breakfast Rotary Meeting The Downtown San Diego Breakfast Rotary Club is meeting every Wednesday at 7:00 am at the Symphony Towers University Club, 750 B Street, Suite 3400. Next scheduled speakers / events: February 01 Chef Larry Channel 10 February 08 Dave Bejarano & Jim Estrada La Cuna, Inc. February 15 Deborah Lindholm Foundation for Women Microbanking February 22 Jonathan Majiyagbe Former Rotary International President For last minute changes, please check http://www.sdrotary.org!

Members' Bulletin Board Cupid's Cure Singles Mixer for a Good Cause February 10 (Friday) 7:00 pm Riverwalk Golf Club, 1150 Fashion Valley Road, San Diego SVSD and the Muscular Dystrophy Association Present Cupid’s Cure Singles Mixer. Includes appetizers, raffle prizes, dancing, & cash bar. This event will sell out! Tickets are $25 (all proceeds benefit MDA). To purchase tickets contact Kelly Miller at MDA (858) 492-9792 or kmiller@mdausa.org Fourth Annual Recipe For A Cure San Diego County Credit Union presents the Fourth Annual Recipe For A Cure! February 17 (Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, The Fairway Pavillion and Gardens 1050 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla Join us for an evening of food and fellowship as top chefs from San Diego's finest restaurants cook up their signature dishes! Guests will also enjoy delicious wine tasting and silent auction. Featured Restaurants and Caterers: Americana • Brockton Villa • Beaumont's • Blue Ginger California Cuisine • Cendio • Cuvee • Celadon • Indulgence Bakery • Gringo's Kensington Grill • Masala Spices of India • Meritage • Monsoon • The Oceanaire Seafood Room • Pamplemousse Grille • Rama • Sage Grill • Sbicca • Soleil @ K • Torreyana Grill • TKA Catering Help us Cure Juvenile Diabetes! $50 per person in advance. $60 per person at the door. Group discount: 10 tickets for $400. Call JDRF San Diego Office (858) 597-0240 or click here. The B³ Affair: Bid, Bet and Buy for Life February 24 (Friday) 7:00 pm - 12:00 am The Abbey, 2825 5th Avenue Carcinoid Cancer is a relatively new disease. It is a slow growing cancer and currently the only cure is full removal. Funding is needed for research and development of detection and treatments for Carcinoid Cancer. On February 24th, Angela Merrill, on behalf of the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, will be hosting a charity event entitled "The B³ Affair: Bid, Bet and Buy for Life" at the Abbey located at 2825 Fifth Avenue in San Diego to raise a minimum of $10,000 through ticket sales and a silent auction. The evening promises to be a delight. Following the theme of Bid, Bet and Buy for Life, there will be a silent auction, casino gaming with a variety of fantastic prizes, a gallery of local art for viewing and purchase, as well as heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar and dancing. Additional details about the event can be found at www.theb3affair.com. Celebration of Hope and Healing February 26 (Sunday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm USD's Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Cost: $50 You're invited to Survivors of Torture, International's 9th Birthday Celebration of Hope and Healing. This year's event features a performance of "I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given to Me by a Young Lady from Rwanda," a powerful and inspiring play about a torture survivor presented by local professional actors. The play will be followed by a reception featuring San Diego's finest chocolate and cabernet. For tickets and more information, please click here. Roommate Wanted Share 2 bedroom 1 bath condo in La Jolla located on Villa La Jolla Drive, near the UCSD entrance. Includes: parking, pool/jacuzzi, tennis, wash/dryer in a very quiet complex. No smoking. Small dog maybe okay. Contact Gidget Rangel: gidgetrangel@hotmail.com or 858-349-7505 Households – Lots!! Must Sell! Couch w/ hideaway bed, Dryer, Recliner, Desk, 3 drawer Nightstand/Dresser, 25' TV, Square Wood w/ Metal base Table, Cross Country Skis 198' w/ unisex/womens 10 Boots & Poles, Magazine Rack, 2 Trunk Bike Racks, Alto Saxophone, 2 sets Dishes, Mugs n lil snack plate rod iron set, Connelly Slalom Ski, OS Dry Suit, Mattress & Box Springs, etc. Email kimlamie@hotmail.com if interested :) Thx. Post your own message here! Do you need a roommate? Trying to sell your car? Let Rotaract work for you! Post your message here in the newsletter and have it be seen by over 100 like-minded people. Just send an e-mail to newsletter@sdrotaract.org with "Bulletin Board" in the subject line. Please remember to also include a general time frame for your message, e.g. 3 weeks, 2 newsletters, or until November 1st.

Rotaract & Rotary Trivia What is the official Rotary motto? In 1989, the Rotary Council on Legislation established "Service Above Self" as the principal motto of Rotary, since it best explains the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service.