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Weekly Announcements
March 28, 2006


In This Issue:
Next Meeting
Ace of Hearts Planning Event This Thursday
Social Event This Friday: Grunion Run
2006-2007 Rotaract Elections
It's All About the Kids Foundation Events
All San Diego Rotaract Event – Committee Chair(s) Needed
Wanted: Rotaract National Anthem Singer
Senior Center
Downtown San Diego Breakfast Rotary Meeting
Members' Bulletin Board
Rotaract & Rotary Trivia
Contact Info


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Next Meeting

Our next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 at 6:30 pm at Kansas City BBQ, 610 W. Market Street, Downtown San Diego.

We're looking forward to seeing you there!
Ace of Hearts Planning Event This Thursday

March 30 (Thursday)
7:00 pm
Hennessey's Downtown, 708 4th Avenue

The first Ace of Hearts planning meeting will take place this Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 7:00pm at Hennessey’s, 708 4th Avenue, Downtown San Diego, on the corner of 4th Avenue and G Street.

Ace of Hearts is one of our signature events of the year and even the planning and organizing stages are a lot of fun, so please join us!
Social Event This Friday: Grunion Run

March 31 (Friday)
9:00 pm
North Jetty Way, South Mission Beach

We'll be heading down to the South Mission Beach Jetty to watch an age old Southern California tradition – the infamous Grunion Run! You'll be watching these unique little fish as they flop about on the sand. This night, the Grunion are supposed to begin running at 10:15 pm and end at about 12:20 am. To learn more about the grunion, click here.

We'll get together at 9:00 pm and have a little bbq or if we can find a pit, we'll just hang by the fire. Bring your beach blankets, flashlights and some warm clothes.

We'll meet up at the Jetty Parking Lot at the very southern tip of Mission Beach. Take Mission Boulevard south until you can't go further, then turn right (North Jetty Road) and keep going until you hit the parking lot. Here's a Google map of the location.

If you have any questions, please contact our Social Chair Felix.

This should be a great social event, so don't miss out!
2006-2007 Rotaract Elections – Service Above Self

It is that time again! Rotaract Elections! Time for a new (and improved?) board to take the lead and bring Rotaract to its new year and new level! Here is the chance for you to become a part of a dynamic leadership group that will no doubt become part of your San Diego family.

New board members will take office July 1, 2006 but the voting is soon for "officers-elect" as additional time will allow for a better transition from the current board to the new board. We plan to mentor each new board member and provide experience and knowledge transfer for planning events and meetings in advance of taking office.

Nominations and voting is for the four (4) elected positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Once these four are elected they will build the rest of their supporting board.

Mark your calendars now as we need every member to participate in the nomination and voting processes.

Important Dates:
April 18 Nominations for President, VP, Treasurer, & Secretary
May 02 2006-2007 Rotaract Vote
July 01 2006-2007 Board takes office

Please try to make it to these very crucial meetings where the future of Rotaract is determined!

If you have any questions or would like more information about the positions, please contact Andrea Espinoza.
It's All About the Kids Foundation Events

For the Ladies: Champagne & Purses

April 25, 2006 (Tuesday)
6:00 - 9:00 pm
San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive

All ladies are invited to bring dresses, shoes, jewelry and purses to donate to the girls of the Toussaint Academy of Arts and Sciences, for their Prom. Guests will enjoy complimentary champagne, culinary delights, hair and makeup tips, massage, cooking demonstrations and a fantastic silent auction! RSVP at events@itsallaboutthekids.org.



For the Ladies and Gents: Black Jack & Roulette Dealers Needed

May 6, 2006 (Saturday)
7:00pm
Toussaint Academy

"Dance with the Stars" Prom. Help out at the Toussaint Academy of Arts and Science's "Dance with the Stars" prom! They need volunteers to be Black Jack and Roulette Dealers the night of. Please contact Angela at It's All About the Kids Foundation, if you are interested.
All San Diego Rotaract Event – Committee Chair(s) Needed

May 06 (Saturday)
Time & Place TBA

On May 6th, we are having an all San Diego Rotaract event joining together the following clubs:
Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego
North County San Diego Rotaract Club
UCSD Rotaract Club
USD Rotaract Club
PLNU Rotaract Club
SDSU Rotaract Club
Lost Boys of Sudan Rotaract Club

We are forming a committee to plan out the event (TBD), consisting of one or two members of each club. Please contact Andrea if you are willing to step up into a leadership position to plan and execute a great event.
Wanted: Rotaract National Anthem Singer

May 28 (Sunday)
1:05 pm
Padres Baseball game

Have you always wanted to try out for American Idol because of your amazing singing voice? This may be an opportunity for you!

Governor Bob is looking for an Interactor or Rotaractor to sing the National Anthem on May 28 at the 1:05 pm Padres baseball game. If you are interested, you will need to submit a CD of yourself singing the National Anthem to Carl Lower for approval by the Padres.

Please contact Andrea if you are interested.
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:
March 29 Semi-Finals
4-Way Test Speech Contest
April 05 Club Assembly
Featuring updates from our club's community chairs.
April 12 Barbara Ayers
San Diego Fire Dept. CERT program
April 19 Carl Cohen, Ph.D.
District Superintendent of Schools

For last minute changes, please check http://www.sdrotary.org!
Members' Bulletin Board
  • Cultural Community Event and Volunteer Opportunity!
    April 8 (Saturday)
    11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thurgood Marshall College campus
    UCSD and the Thurgood Marshall College campus host the 28th Annual Cultural Celebration on April 8, 2006, 11 am - 5 pm! The event is free and open to the public. The day includes cultural cuisine, merchants, live entertainment, children's village and much more fun! Visit this link for more information and pictures.
    If you would like to volunteer for a two hour shift of tasks ranging from setting up, breaking down, face painting, language and world game education, food vendors, and even llama rides — please email Andrea Seay or call her at 254-319-0215. Thank you for your interest and Andrea hopes to see you, your friends and family on April 8th.

  • 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.

  • 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

Why should a Rotary club sponsor a Rotaract club?

Organizing a Rotaract club is one of the most rewarding community activities a Rotary club can undertake. The Rotaract program gives Rotarians the opportunity to mentor dynamic young men and women who want to provide service in their local and global communities. Rotarians also will serve as resources for Rotaractors who will become tomorrow's parents, business professionals, and community leaders.
In turn, a Rotaract club can bring new energy to a Rotary club, inspire fresh ideas for service, increase support to projects, and spread knowledge of Rotary to other sectors of the community. Rotaractors, with the experience they gain through this Rotary program, make exceptional future Rotarians.




Contact Information

If you have information, suggestions or feedback that you think the board might use to improve the club, we'd love to hear what you think, so please send your ideas to info@sdrotaract.org, snail-mail them to

The Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego
P.O. Box 4564
San Diego, CA 92164

or contact any member of the board directly:

President Andrea Espinoza
Vice President Bridget Johnson
Treasurer Carl Tiu
Secretary Chantelle Swaby
Deputy Secretary Tanja Wrage
Community Service Miguel A. Moron
Fundraising Danielle Esposito
Aaron Adragna
Historian Kerrith Gray
International Liaison Stacey Dindinger
Professional Development Bianca Mascorro
Public Relations Darren Chin
Sergeant at Arms Armond Croom
Social Chair Felix Tinkov
Website Parker Seybold
Past President Geoffrey Miller
Rotaract / Rotary Liaison Martin Blair

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