Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego Weekly Announcements April 18, 2006

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Next Meeting Our next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 6:30 pm at Kansas City BBQ, 610 W. Market Street, Downtown San Diego. Our guest speaker that night will be Maureen Eberle, the current San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club President. Details below! Important: Please remember that you can determine the future of our Rotaract club by nominating your favorite Rotaractors for the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary for the upcoming 2006-2007 Rotaract/Rotary year! More information below. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Guest Speaker Tonight: Maureen Eberle April 18 (Tuesday) 6:30 pm Kansas City BBQ (general meeting) Our next speaker will be Maureen Eberle, current President of the San Diego Downtown Rotary Club. She will be speaking to us about her recent trip to India, where she traveled to learn about polio and to help children who suffer from it. Maureen Eberle Administers Polio Vaccination

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.

Members from Tijuana Rotaract Join Us at Our Meeting April 18 (Tuesday) 6:30 pm Kansas City BBQ (general meeting) We are honored to announce that at least two of the members from the Rotaract Club in Tijuana are coming to join us at our April 18th meeting! Christian Varela and Carlos Pineda of Siglio XXI, Tijuana will join us and share about their wonderful club and what we can look forward to participating in with them in the near future!

It's All About the Kids Foundation Events For the Ladies: Champagne & Purses New Date! April 26, 2006 (Wednesday) 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.

Rotarians at Work Day – April 29th April 29 (Saturday) Tijuana & City Heights April 29th is a huge day for Rotary District 5340! Rotarians and Rotaractors from all of San Diego and Mexico's 60 clubs are going into the community to promote Rotary and make a difference. Our sponsoring Downtown Breakfast Rotary has invited us to join with them in their two projects on April 29th. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow Rotarians, join together with fellow Rotaractors and help our local community. Tijuana Homebuilding Join the Downtown Breakfast Rotary as you'll cross the border into our neighboring Tijuana, Mexico and spend the day building homes for underprivileged families. Rebuild San Diego Join the Downtown Breakfast Rotary in restoring the home of an elderly woman, Louise, who lives in City Heights. We will be doing everything from fixing plumbing, to yard work, to painting, to decorating. Louise is in her late 70's, lives alone and simply needs some help with the more intensive repairs and deferred maintenance needs that have accumulated over the years. *For new prospective members – participating in one of these events will count both towards your Rotary and Community Service Membership Requirements!* To sign up for either of these events on April 29th, please contact Andrea Espinoza.

All District Rotaract Event – Beach Cleanup May 06 (Saturday) Time & Place TBA On May 6th (AM), the Rotaract Clubs of Downtown San Diego, North County San Diego, UCSD, USD and SDSU are joining together to clean up a San Diego beach. This a great opportunity to meet with local Rotaractors and also help in the clean up of one of our most precious assets – our beaches! We will most likely spend the morning cleaning up the beach and then join together for a meal and some hang-out time. Details to follow... To sign up for this event, email Dean Koci or Andrea Seay.

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.

4th Annual Ace of Hearts Fundraiser June 01 (Thursday) 7:00 - 10:00 pm Martini Ranch, Shaker Room $30 entrance fee The 4th Annual Ace of Hearts is only 6 weeks away! Ace of Hearts is a Monte Carlo Casino night, this year hosted at the Shaker Room at Martini Ranch on June 1st from 7-10 pm. We play poker, craps, blackjack and more... and all for a worthy cause. As a response to Rotary International's 2005-2006 mission, we are joining the fight for clean water as millions of children die each year from contaminated water. This year, our profits from the event will benefit an organization called Water for Children Africa. This organization helps the rural poor in Africa obtain safe water and develop cottage industries while also developing policy for water usage in villages and responsibilities for ongoing maintenance. As we get ready for this signature event, we invite you to get involved! Planning is on its way led by our two fearless Fundraising Chairs, Aaron Adragna and Danielle Esposito. Please see below the committees set up and get involved! This is definitely a team effort and you will be glad to have helped in such a worthy cause! What a way to experience Rotaract! Fundraising Chair / Sponsorship Aaron Adragna Fundraising Chair / Ticket Sales Danielle Esposito Raffle Prizes / Marketing Darren Chin Flyers Andrea Espinoza Food Donations Jeff Haskin

Dues are Due! Please look for the PayPal link that will be emailed to you and pay your dues for the third and fourth quarter of the Rotaract year! Dues go towards our many community service events throughout the year including: Rancho Jireh Picnic, TJ Homebuilding, Senior Center, Cookie Decorating at the Center for Children and more. Dues are $30 semi-annually or $60 for the full year. Questions on payment? Please contact Carl Tiu.

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: April 19 Carl Cohen, Ph.D. District Superintendent of Schools April 26 Carol Lam U.S. Attorney for Southern District of California April 29 Rotarians At Work Day Events: Tijuana Homebuilding and Rebuilding Together May 03 Vocational Services Program Various May 10 Garry Ridge CEO of WD-40 Dont Mark My Paper - Help me Get an 'A' For last minute changes, please check http://www.sdrotary.org!

Members' Bulletin Board The Junior League of San Diego: Island DiVine April 22 (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Embarcadero Marina North The Junior League of San Diego, Inc. is proud to present Island DiVine on Saturday, April 22, 2006 in downtown San Diego at the Embarcadero Marina North. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., taste award-winning vintages, unique brews, delicious liqueurs and culinary delights from over 75 premier vendors, and feel the tropical breezes as the sun sets against the backdrop of our exquisite city skyline. Tickets are available now at www.islanddivine.com. Ticket prices range from $65 to $100, with proceeds going back to support JLSD programs and community projects dedicated to fostering education through schools, families and community. Recent accomplishments include: * Distributing more than 3,400 backpacks filled with school supplies and parent-support materials to first-graders in low-income neighborhoods. * Building and stocking 184 mini-libraries for first-year grade school teachers and head-start classrooms. * Tutoring homeless teens two nights each month at the Storefront shelter in Hillcrest. Guests will enjoy samples from vendors such as Chive, Rama, Roy’s, Callaway Coastal Vineyards, Gallo of Sonoma and Firehouse Brewery. Live music, Tahitian flame throwers and the beautiful dances of the South Pacific will provide entertainment for all. For more information and tickets please contact the Junior League of San Diego at 619-234-2253, or visit www.islanddivine.com. Connections VIP Ladies Night April 30 (Sunday) 4:00 pm (2-3 hours) Prego Restaurant in Mission Valley, 1370 Frazee Road Prego is a classy upscale place with ample complimentary valley parking and a great atmosphere. Light mid day buffet, deserts and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Suggested attire is comfortable business casual. Fee to attend is $10.00 to be paid in cash only at the door when signing in. The purpose of the event is to entertain and inform, providing guests with an opportunity to meet one another and get a solid idea of what Connections VIP is and what it can do for you. Even if you are in a relationship, dating, or married you will enjoy the event. It is not a dating night so there will be no pressure to come and just have a good time mingling and possibly make friends with some of the other ladies attending. Also in attendance will be: * A representative from a charitable organization (focused on a sharing about their organization) * A special entertainer (to break the ice and be part of the evening's entertainment) * An event coordinator (to view company concepts and participate) * A photographer (to offer a complimentary photo for personal use and potential use on the www.connectionsvip.com website, print materials and other marketing and advertising media) Each guest will be asked to complete a profile questionnaire. Additionally, focus groups of 6-7 people will put together their own questions. There will be a raffle-type contest toward the end, with gift cards and other prizes to be given away. Last but not least, there will be a High Speed Connections (speed dating) run-through, so every one knows how it works and can give feedback and suggestions. Invited 100+ ladies all ages (expecting 80-100 confirmed female friends and acquaintances). Must be at least 21 years of age. Why all females? So there will be no pressure with the dating atmosphere to attend. There will be many events that you can choose to attend later on that will give you plenty of opportunities to meet gentlemen. For more detailed information, please e-mail John Costello or call him toll free at 1-866-99R-UVIP. 12th Annual Walk for Animals May 13 (Saturday) Fiesta Island Join the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA for the 12th Annual Walk for Animals on Fiesta Island, May 13th. There is only a month left to go, and if you pre-register by May 5th, you will be entered in a special drawing! Be sure to check out their website at http://www.sdhumane.org/, for information on this event, including registration information, team sponsorship, and details on how to personalize your own participant walk page! Or, you can send them an email if you have any questions or need pledge forms mailed out to you. Help them help animals, and have a purr-ific time! See you there! Roommate Needed – Summer Only! Roommate needed in NorthPark - summer only! Kerrith is looking for a temporary roommate! Know anyone who needs a place for the summer? 1 Bedroom with private bathroom in a nice remodeled two-bedroom, 2-bathroom North Park condo. Available May through August. Parking space and garage for storage included. $650/month includes utilities. Please email: kerrithgray@gmail.com or call: 619.890.9793. Looking for Roommate Straight male looking for responsible, clean, balanced roommate to share 2br 1bath cottage with big rooms, fireplace, basement, storage, and huge back yard with off street parking. This place is a sweet deal with walking distance to great restaurants and easy freeway access to anywhere in San Diego. Deposit = $700. Rent is $700 a month and utilities are easily under $90 a month. So if you can clean up after yourself in the common areas, pay bills on time, and live a friendly coexistence with another human being - lets talk - email about yourself and a number I can call to set up a meeting. Need a move in May 1st or sooner. Centre Street & University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103. Email Dean Koci or call his cell at 619 991 4088. 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.

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