Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego Weekly Announcements February 21, 2006

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Next Meeting Our next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 6:30 pm at Kansas City BBQ, 610 W. Market Street, Downtown San Diego. Please join us tonight to hear from our guest speaker Scott Carr. Details below. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Tonight's Guest Speaker: Scott Carr February 21 (Tuesday) 6:30 pm Kansas City BBQ The speaker for our February 21st meeting will be Scott Carr of Javelin Web and Media. Scott is a past president of Rotaract and is now a member of our Downtown San Diego Rotary Club. He will be speaking to us about contact and business development, a topic especially useful for our Rotaract members that are entrepreneurs or that can be entrepreneurial in their positions at work.

USD "Global Citizens" Form New Rotaract Club The University of San Diego Rotaract Club celebrated their charter on February 15, 2006 at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice on the USD campus. USD Rotaract is sponsored by the Del Mar, La Jolla Golden Triangle, and Coronado Rotary Clubs. This club prides itself on being "Global Citizens" and already have a full board of 9 that is eager to see Rotaract flourish. Attending this ceremony was District Governor Bob Watson, Past District Governors Larry Scott and Bill Sturgeon and Past Rotaract Liason Dick Troncone. The Rotaract Club of USD is partnering with another successful club on campus – SIBC (Student International Business Coucil) – to get off the ground and already have plans to raise money through a Golf Tournament (details below) on April 2nd. Money from this fundraiser will go towards helping USD Rotaract members do work in both Trenchtown and Kingston, Jamaica. They are planning to continue their work in leadership training through the St. Patrick's Foundation. Congratulations, USD Rotaract! USD Rotaract Board ** The Charity Golf Tournament is on April 2, 2006 at the Coronado Golf Course. To find out more information or register e-mail Cassandra Lenzner or call her at 760-845-8452.

Recap: Valentines Dessert & Game Reception for Seniors Last Saturday, Rotaract gathered at the Potiker Family Senior Residence to bring a little post-Valentine's Day cheer to their residents, visitors and volunteers. Rotaract members and guests provided a delicious array of baked goods and beverages while supporting the seniors in several rounds of Bingo. Taking nothing about the game lightly, the seniors enjoyed the competition just as much as they reveled in fellowship with each other and us. Throughout the afternoon and at the closing of the event, the seniors extended their thanks and appreciation for our efforts. Truthfully, it was a wonderful time for all of us. We look forward to more interactive events with Potiker and the seniors in the future.

Rotary's International Assembly: Volunteering Opportunity 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. 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.

2nd Annual Rotaract Family Feud Event February 25 (Saturday) 7:30 pm The Grande South Recreation Room, 1199 Pacific Hwy Hello America, if you look to the left you'll see the Hatfield Family. And, to the right, the McCoy Family. Hatfields vs. McCoy's.... That's right folks, it's the Family Feud. The 2nd Annual Rotaract Family Feud, that is. We'll be getting together and forming up into five person teams (aka families) to compete for the "Best Family" award (more on that below). Felix'll be playing up his best Richard Dawson imitation (sorry, he doesn't do Louie Anderson or that schmo from that Tool Time show). Please bring $5 to put in the pot and your favorite beverage/snack. The winning team will split the pot, with the other half going toward our TJ Homebuilding Fund. Big thanks to Susan Friedman for getting us the rec room at her place! If you have any questions or if you didn't receive the evite, please feel free to e-mail our social chair, Felix.

Grunion Run March 31 (Friday) 9:00 pm South Mission Beach We'll head down to South Mission Beach for the beginning of the Grunion season. This night, the Grunion are supposed to begin running at 10:20 pm and end at about 12:30 am. We'll get together at 9:00 pm and have a little bbq. Bring your beach blankets, flashlights and some warm clothes.

Creative Minds Needed! The San Diego Downtown Rotaract club is in the process of designing a Rotaract Flag to represent our club. For any suggestions, ideas, contacts or leads, please email our historian Kerrith Gray.

View Recent Rotaract Photos Online! 2005-2006 Rotaract Photos are online! Thanks to our wonderful website chair, Parker Seybold, we are able to easily post and view photos of our community service events, social events, meetings and fundraisers online. To view photos from 2005-2006 click here and continue viewing our website, where this photo account is linked to, for new photos. If you take digital photos at an event and would like to see them online, please contact Parker Seybold.

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

USCC Rotaract Conference July 19-23, 2006 Los Angeles Next year's USCC Rotaract Conference takes place in Los Angeles, July 19-23. The United States, Canada, and Caribbean (USCC) contains more than 400 Rotaract Clubs, working on a variety of projects on the basic principles of Rotary's "Service Above Self." It was the dream of Rotaractors in that region to educate, develop, and strengthen the Rotaract clubs. The idea of the USCC conference began in 1993 acting as a forum for sharing ideas, concerns, and experiences. This conference today is held annually giving many Rotaract and Rotary clubs the training needed to establish solid clubs. USCC is an annual event, bringing together Rotaractors in the United States, Canada and Carribean. Rotaractors will be introduced to great leaders, motivational speakers, and community service projects ... while playing at the beautiful local beaches, Hollywood, and mingling under and possibly with the "stars!". Expand the Rotaract network to an international level and take home a revived passion for Rotaract and Service. For more information and to register, go to www.USCC2006.org. Please note: The Early Registration Discount Deadline is February 28, 2006!!! The registration costs will increase after this date.

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 22 Jonathan Majiyagbe Former Rotary International President Rotaract Club comment: The Downtown Rotary Club is expecting a huge turnout for this event. Please contact Bridget if you are planning to attend, so we can make sure that there are still enough seats left! March 01 Martha Schumaker Executive Director San Diego Crew Classic March 08 Marye Anne Fox Chancellor UCSD March 15 Robert Biter, M.D. Her Heart's Wish For last minute changes, please check http://www.sdrotary.org!

Members' Bulletin Board Arthritis Foundation: Private Wine Tasting and Beer Sampling Event February 23 (Thursday) 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm J-bar at The Hotel Solamar, 435 6th Avenue The San Diego Area Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation cordially invites you to a private wine tasting and beer sampling event on Thursday, February 23, 2006 between 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm at J-bar at The Hotel Solamar. Cost: $50.00 per person. Food provided by The Hotel Solamar/Jsix. Wine provided by Telavi Wine Cellar. Beer provided by Stone Brewing Company. Proceeds to benefit the programs and services of the Arthritis Foundation of San Diego. For tickets please e-mail Rachel Landolt or call her at (858) 492-1090 ext 114. 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 Laura is looking for a roommate to share her home that is responsible, has good credit and is fun. She will be traveling to tournaments over the next few months, so she would like someone responsible to move in. The house is located in Mission Valley, close to USD, YMCA, the Fashion Valley mall, and the bike/running paths that lead to the beach or Fiesta Island. The room has its own quaint, but full bath. The person that lived in the room previously treated it as a studio apartment with a sofa, entertainment center and still had room for a queen-sized bed. Other than the room, there is no storage space available. Parking is on the street only and finding spots close to the house is never a problem at any time of the day. There is a new washer and dryer, cable and wireless internet. Utilities are not included in the rent and they include gas/electric, water and cable. Pets are great! The room is available for viewing now and can be moved in March 1. Rent is $700.00 plus utilities. Call Laura if you have any questions 619-309-8448. 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 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 How are new Rotaract clubs started? Contact your local Rotary club and discuss your ideas with the club president or club community service or youth committees. Because Rotaract clubs rely on the continued sponsorship and support of Rotary clubs, it is important for everyone to have a firm understanding of the commitment involved. Review the RI Rotaract publications with the sponsoring Rotary club. You also may consider contacting other Rotaract clubs and their sponsoring Rotary clubs to learn what makes them successful. Rotarians also should invite Rotaractors to attend a Rotary club meeting and/or have them make a presentation during a weekly meeting. Once the Rotary club's board has agreed to sponsor a Rotaract club, you can forge ahead with membership recruitment, meetings, and projects. Remember, the structure of a Rotaract club mirrors that of a Rotary club, so use your sponsoring Rotary club as a resource for answering your "how do we do this?" questions. They have expertise to share. When your Rotaract club is ready, complete the Rotaract Club Organization List form so Rotary International can officially charter your club.