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Weekly Announcements
August 15, 2006


In This Issue:
Next Meeting
Guest Speaker Tonight: Pat McDonnell from SCORE
Social: Del Mar Recap and Upcoming Event
Upcoming Community Service: Annual Rancho Jireh Picnic
Professional Development
Board Position Available
Senior Center
San Diego Downtown 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, August 15, 2006 at 6:30 pm at Kansas City BBQ, 610 W. Market Street, Downtown San Diego.

Our guest speaker tonight will be Pat McDonnell from SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives. Details below.

We're looking forward to seeing you there!
Guest Speaker Tonight: Pat McDonnell from SCORE

August 15 (Tuesday)
6:30 pm
Kansas City BBQ (back room)

In response to numerous member surveys requesting entrepreneurial information we are very excited to have Pat McDonnell join us this evening from SCORE – San Diego. The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association comprised of 11,500 and growing volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories.

Pat McDonnell has a long history working throughout the United States. Originally Pat is from Minneapolis, MN and a graduate of St. Thomas College with a BA in Business. After graduating Pat moved to Chicago, IL, and began his work in the insurance industry. He then began working around the United States in such places as San Francisco, New York City and Houston before settling 20 years ago in San Diego where he has helped many people start and maintain new businesses.
Social: Del Mar Recap and Upcoming Event

Last Saturday our club visited the Del Mar Races. It was good times all around. Besides the horse races and betting, there were a microbrew festival, chili cookoff, and a free concert by Billy Idol. Many Rotaract members attended and enjoyed a memorable outing.

Our next social event in September is "Performance and Cocktails." Put on by the La Jolla Playhouse, this is an event targeted at young professionals. The discounted rate of $30 includes free cocktails and appetizers at the Estancia Resort followed by admission to the show and an afterparty. More details will be announced in meetings and newsletters.
Upcoming Community Service: Annual Rancho Jireh Picnic

Save the Date: September 17 (Sunday)

Our next community service event, the annual Rancho Jireh Picnic, will be on Sunday, September 17. This annual event promises to be a great time and fun opportunity to brighten the day of others. Haven't been to this event in past years? You'll want to be there this year. Stay tuned for more details to come!
Professional Development

If any member or prospective member has used the following postings to attend an event and would like to share your information with the club, please email the Professional Development Chair Jeff.


Upcoming: Professional Development Events in Our Area

SCORE
"Starting a New Business: How to Start and Manage Your Own Business"
August 22 (Tuesday)
9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Point Loma Nazarene University, 4007 Camino del Rio South, 92108
Cost: $64.00 (with pre-registration)
The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association comprised of 11,500 and growing volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. SCORE was formed in 1964 and nearly 4.5 million Americans have utilized their services.
Board Position Available

Would you like to become more involved in our club during the 2006-2007 year? Do you have interest and skill in web design and development? Website Chair may be for you.

If this has sparked something inside of you, or if you have interest in becoming more involved with Rotaract in another capacity, please email Bridget.
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 Cade for details and availability.
San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Meeting

The San Diego Downtown 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:
August 16 Garry Ridge
CEO, WD-40
"Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an 'A'"
August 23 Paula Cordiero
Dean, USD School of Leadership and Education
August 30 Kathleen Moser, M.D. M.P.H.
Chief of Tuberculosis & Refugee Health Services
San Diego County
September 06 Adm. Etnyre
"The Present & Future of Surface Navy"

For last minute changes, please check http://www.sdrotary.org!
Members' Bulletin Board
  • San Diego Humane Society: Annual Calendar Contest
    Deadline: August 16th!
    Do you have a pet that was born to be a model? Then send us a picture for our Annual Calendar Contest! Twelve lucky pets, chosen by a panel of San Diego Humane Society staff, will be featured as "Pets of the Month"! Runners-up will be included in smaller photos within the calendar portion of each month's page, and all photos submitted will be included in the "Best Friends Collage". All participants will recive a complimentary 2007 calendar! Click here for more details and to submit your photo online! Entry is only $25, and your donation goes towards helping our animals find good homes as well as helping us to provide vital community services. Hurry, the deadline for submitting your photos is August 16th! - Your friends at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

  • 1,000 Laughs for 1,000 Smiles
    August 18 (Friday)
    8:00 pm
    Sycuan Resort & Casino - Showcase Theatre
    Enjoy an evening of laughter and good fun while supporting the Thousand Smiles Foundation, which provides dental care and cleft palate surgery for children in Mexico.
    To purchase tickets, please click here.
    For more information, please visit the La Mesa Sunrise Rotary Club's website or download a flyer with all the details.

  • La Jolla Playhouse Performance and Cocktails
    August 19 (Saturday)
    5:30 pm
    The Lodge at Torrey Pines (11480 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla)
    $34 All-Inclusive
    A young professionals group that's miles away from those stuffy, why-is-everyone-20-years-older-than-me functions you've given up on. Performance and Cocktails begins at 5:30 pm at The Lodge at Torrey Pines for drinks and cuisine and then heads over to the 8:00 pm show of "all wear bowlers" at the La Jolla Playhouse. This show is quoted as "Charlie Chapman on acid. Vaudeville gone post-modern." For more information, please click here.

  • America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K with the Arthritis Foundation
    August 20 (Sunday)
    7:00 am
    Balboa Park
    Make a difference in a life while improving your own by participating in the AFC Half Marathon or 5K on Sunday, August 20th and choose the Arthritis Foundation as the charity to support when you register at: www.afc.activecharityconnect.com
    If you have any questions, e-mail Rachel Landolt or call her at 858-492-1090.

  • James' Jamaican Court Bash
    August 20 (Sunday)
    1:00pm
    Beachfront Jamaica Court (Jamaica Court, Mission Beach)
    James' beach party is happening this weekend and all Rotaractors are invited! Here's what James has to say:
    "It is finally here everyone, James' Annual Jamaican Party on Jamaica Court. We will have the usual suspects and the usual accessories. It is going to be the party of the year. As usual, it is a Jamaican theme so dress up, and also show your Jamaican Pride. Please RSVP so I can know how many are going to attend, I invited 200+ so I need to account for as many as possible.
    I am asking for a $7-$10 donation to enjoy the beverages that will be provided. There will also be an in ice luge so bring stuff for the luge>>>> It is a beach party so clothing should be minimal. Can't wait to see all of you. If you can help out with the preperations, let me know, I need all the help I can get. If any one knows of some bands or DJ who would be willing to play at the beach let me know. We could probably get a front patio ... for something. See you all there!"
    For party information and to RSVP, please check out James' evite by clicking here. If you have questions, please e-mail James Holland.

  • Breast Cancer Beneficiary Sought
    Zip It Gear is closing in on a 500 store test for a nationwide retail chain and one of our product offering is our pink ribbon pocket socks. Zip It Gear is looking for a beneficiary who does not require any type of licensing agreement or minimum donation. (For instance, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation requires a $10,000 minimum donation per year in order to use their name.)
    We want a no hassle beneficiary and preferably one that will be recognizable nationwide. The organization should be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and at least 70% of their donated dollars should go to breast cancer research, awareness, or care.
    For more information, see www.ZipItGear.com or click on this more specific link. Please contact Evan Papel with any suggestions.

  • Looking for a Computer/Techie Assistant – Regular Part Time
    Sandra Schrift, a Breakfast Downtown Rotary member, is looking for an assistant:
    Start right Away! Need in office assistant combined with virtual assistance who has committed work habits who is comfortable Online, can use Windows XP, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML to send bi-monthly newsletter, articles to opt in ezines and Yahoo groups, and be my webmaster. Good typist, good grammar, and can type short dictated messages and database entry. Eager to learn new skills for multiple computer tasks. Must have own transportation and willing to work 6-9 flexible hours a week. I will also try and work around your schedule. You can work in my office and/or at your home as a Virtual Assistant. This is a permanent part-time position. I expect person hired to commit to one year, and before leaving to train the replacement.
    Your benefits? You learn how a successful Online business works, and have a pleasant, positive work environment. Pay? Start at $12 hr. Regular raises when speed, reliability and skills are mastered. It would be best for applicant to visit my web site before applying: www.schrift.com. I prefer an e-mail introduction first to answer the above requirements, then an in-person meeting at my office in the Hillcrest area.
    Sandra Schrift, Career coach to speakers, sandra@schrift.com, 619-688-9467

  • 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

Meet Bill Boyd, 2006-07 Rotary International President

President, Rotary International, 2006-2007
Treasurer, Rotary International, 1999-2000
Director, Rotary International, 1998-2000
District Governor, 1983-84

Bill retired in 1995 as general manager of Gordon & Gotch Magazines, Ltd., New Zealand’s largest magazine distributor. He is a trustee of New Zealand’s Trees for Survival Trust and the June Gray Trust and has represented Rotary on the National Kidney Foundation and the Intellectually Handicapped Society. He has been an elder and youth leader of the Presbyterian Church, a warranted Scout Leader, and rugby union football referee for 31 years. He was chair of the Rotary Down Under management committee.

A Rotarian since 1971, Bill is a member of the Rotary Club of Pakuranga. He has served RI as district governor, RI training leader, International Assembly assistant moderator and moderator, committee member and chair, task force assistant general coordinator, Rotary information counselor, regional Rotary Foundation coordinator, treasurer, and director. He is a recipient of The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and its Distinguished Service Award. He has also received a meritorious service award from Rotary Down Under.

Bill and his wife, Lorna, live in Howick, Auckland, New Zealand. They have two sons and two daughters and 11 grandchildren.

http://www.rotary.org/aboutrotary/president/boyd/bio.html




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 Bridget Johnson
Vice President Chava Dean
Treasurer Armond Croom
Secretary Andrea Seay
Deputy Secretary Tanja Wrage
Community Service Cade Fulton
Fundraising Andy Gerber
Historian Muriel Croom
International Liaison Chantelle Swaby
Professional Development Jeff Haskin
Public Relations Dean Koci
Sergeant at Arms Danielle Esposito
Social Chair Mark Adams
Interim Website Chair Parker Seybold
Past President Andrea Espinoza
Rotaract / Rotary Liaison Martin Blair

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