Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego Weekly Announcements May 01, 2007

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Next Meeting Our next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 6:30 pm at Kansas City BBQ, 610 W. Market Street, Downtown San Diego. We will be going out to dinner after the meeting at Hennessey's (708 4th Avenue) Come and hang out with your fellow Rotaract members. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

2007-2008 Rotaract Elections: Nominations Today! It's that time again... for Rotaract Elections! In less than two months, a new (and improved?) board will take the helm and bring our Rotaract club into its new year. 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, 2007 but voting is only weeks away. There will be nominations and voting for the four (4) elected positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Nominations for these positions will be presented at our meeting on May 1. Elections will take place at the following meeting, on May 15. Once these four are elected they will build the rest of their supporting board. The time between mid-May and July 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. Start thinking about where you will fit in on the 2007-2008 board. If you think that you may be a great fit for any of the Board positions, please do consider this fantastic opportunity. You are welcome to approach the person who is currently in whatever Board position(s) you're interested. We appreciate your interest and excitement. If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to ask Bridget or any member of our current or past boards. May 01 Nominations May 15 Elections July 01 Rotaract/Rotary year 2007-2008 begins. New board members take office.

Fifth Annual Ace of Hearts: Save the Date! On June 15th, the Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego will hold its Fifth Annual Ace of Hearts event in Downtown San Diego. Ace of Hearts is a Monte Carlo Casino night, this year hosted at the Luna Lounge. We play poker, craps, blackjack and more... and all for a worthy cause. Ace of Hearts – A Monte Carlo Casino Night Luna Lounge 639 J Street June 15, 2007 (Friday) 7 pm – 10 pm A Benefit for Father Joe's Villages Our Beneficiary This year, our Ace of Hearts event will support Father Joe's Villages, a homeless rehabilitation organization dedicated to addressing the immediate and ongoing needs of underprivileged children, families and individuals who, for various reasons, have found themselves without basic life necessities. Each of Father Joe's Villages provides "one-stop shopping" – comprehensive, essential care all under one roof. Programs such as education, job training, child care, medical and dental care and substance abuse counseling enable thousands of families and individuals to discover the confidence and the ability to succeed. Honoring the dignity of every child and adult encourages them to invest in their own future. From a small center handing out peanut butter sandwiches 50 years ago (long before Father Joe arrived), Father Joe's Villages have grown to a family of seven large "villages" in the Southwest. And they are still growing. What began with a meal has evolved into a model program for serving the homeless. Our Event Location Luna Lounge is a fantastic new location with a great vibe near the ballpark in Downtown San Diego. The lounge is the "new hotspot in town where urban chic and downtown sophistication meet. Luna Lounge, where timeless elegance and contemporary cool flow together to create the ultimate new restaurant/lounge in downtown San Diego ... classy, exciting, and unique." About the Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego The Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego is a community service and social organization made up of young professionals. Rotaract fosters leadership and responsible citizenship, encourages high ethical standards in business, and promotes international understanding and peace. For additional information about Rotaract, or for membership information, please visit www.sdrotaract.org. See photos from Ace of Hearts Casino Nights 2005 and 2006 by clicking the respective year. Please help the cause by sharing this information with friends, family and co-workers and encouraging them to tell their friends. Thanks for your support! We're looking forward to celebrating with you for a great cause on June 15th!

Rotaract Scrapbooking Day May 06 (Sunday) 1:00 pm Location TBD: Please contact Muriel! On Sunday, we will be getting together to record the events and activities of the past year. Come have cookies and help preserve the memories. Please bring photos, scissors & non-toxic glue sticks. For more information, please e-mail Muriel Croom or call her at 619-934-9230.

Wanted: Used Cell Phones! Jonathan Stone from the Downtown Breakfast Rotary is participating in a cell phone recycling program. He is asking all of us to bring in our old cell phones that we don't need anymore. Jonathan is working with an agency that recycles these phones for parts or by giving newer models to people in need. Since we can't throw away old cell phones because of their batteries, this is the perfect chance to dispose of your phone and see it put to good use. Please bring your used cell phones to our meetings on the first and third Tuesday of the month and turn them in to Jonathan Stone or Cade Fulton.

USCC 2007 Symposium & Rotaract Pre-Convention: Service Without Borders USCC Symposium: June 13-14 (Wednesday-Thursday) Rotaract Pre-Convention: June 15-16 (Friday-Saturday) Rotary International Convention: June 17-20 (Sunday-Wednesday) Salt Lake City, Utah "Service Without Borders" – That is this year's theme for the USCC Conference and Rotaract Pre-Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. The annual gathering of the over 400 Rotaract Clubs in the USA, Canada, and the Caribbean is scheduled conveniently to precede this year's worldwide Rotaract pre-convention, at which clubs from all regions of the world will attend. You may check out specific info on USCC, as well as the Pre-Convention. Bascially, USCC is our opportunity to engage, share and learn from Rotaractors in our region. ...then, we are invited to stay on and network with Rotaract clubs. Truly, these events demonstrate the global span of Rotaract. We encourage our club members to attend. If you have questions, please contact Bridget Johnson and/or Andrea Espinoza.

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: May 02 Susan Hill & Ted Rose Project Amigo May 09 Vocational Services Day Off-Site at various locations! May 16 TBA May 23 Breakfast at the Zoo San Diego Zoo (Tentative) For last minute changes, please check http://www.sdrotary.org!

Members' Bulletin Board Italian Wine Tasting at Trattoria Acqua May 1 (Tuesday) 6:00 pm     *** Tell friends, &/or go only after our meeting ;-) *** Trattoria Acqua, 1298 Prospect Street, La Jolla $24 - $30 per person Enjoy good wine and good company in a beautiful restaurant in La Jolla Cove. USA Today rated Trattoria Acqua as one of the Top Ten Dining Destinations in the USA! This event is a wine-tasting and mixer! Wine (3 oz pours): 2 Italian Whites and 2 Italian Reds. A sommelier will be available to discuss the wines. Appetizers will be served buffet style. There will also be a brief 10 minute presentation by Professor Carol Plantamura from the Music Department at the University of California, San Diego. Carol is a soprano and writer with an extensive knowledge of Italian culture and Italian opera. This event will sell out! Please sign up early. Check out the evite here. If you have questions, please e-mail Rebecca Bamberger. 13th Annual San Diego Walk for Animals May 05 (Saturday) 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Crown Point Shores, Misson Bay Bring your favorite four-legged friend and join more than 3,000 fellow animal lovers to help support animals in need at the 13th Annual San Diego Walk for Animals! Join the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA on Saturday, May 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for this celebrated pet-friendly event, "Walk of Fame" themed event at Crown Point. Walkers will enjoy a pancake breakfast, live music, great prizes for top pledge winners and a Vendor Village filled with lots of pet-friendly products and services. Sponsorships still available. For more information and to sign up, please click here! Spring into Jewels! May 07 (Monday) 6:30 pm Wysteria's "Bejewelled" Home, 3742 Antiem Street, 619.818.4856 Spring is here and summer is just around the corner, which means it's time to accessorize! Join Wysteria Rush for a relaxing evening and shop Sheri Liebert Designs. Sheri Liebert's gorgeous, one of a kind pieces exude timeless elegance. Perfect for you or a special mom in your life. Pssst...Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13 – don't forget!! This is an excellent opportunity to shop ahead and spoil the ones you love! So come over, enjoy wine and appetizers while perusing original, handmade jewelry and meet the designer!! Please view the evite by clicking here. **Note: Feel free to invite your friends, the more the merrier! Please pass the invitation along.** 4th Annual Champagne & Purses May 09 (Wednesday) 6:30 - 9:30 pm $10 suggested donation at the door. As described on the It's All About the Kids Foundation website: "4th Annual Champagne & Purses at SD Wine & Culinary Center presented by Partying for a Purpose. San Diego Ladies are invited to bring new or gently worn dresses, shoes, jewelry or purses to be donated to the It's All About the Kids Foundation and Toussaint Academy for their 2007 Prom. Enjoy complimentary champagne, cocktails, culinary delights, a silent auction, hair and makeup tips from Groom Salon and Foxxy Roxxy Makeup Artistry and more. Fun! Want to be a Hostess? Attend? RSVP @ rsvp@itsallaboutthekids.org. "Those of us who have donated and/or attended previous years' Champagne & Purses nights can attest: It is, indeed, as fun as it sounds (...and not just for the ladies either!) Heroes on the Harbor June 15 (Friday) 6:30 - 11:00 pm USS Midway aircraft carrier, San Diego Bay Heroes on the Harbor on the USS Midway aircraft carrier, San Diego Bay: An Evening with Live Music, Silent Auction, Fireworks and a Wine/Chocolate Extravaganza. On June 15th, we honor these heroes aboard the USS Midway aircraft carrier on San Diego Bay. All proceeds will benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund which provides financial assistance to those Marines and other service personnel that have paid a significant price in serving our country. Ticket Prices: $70 if purchased by May 15, $85 after May 15. All proceeds to benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. There is a $3 service charge per ticket. For more information, please click here. Make-a-Wish Foundation® of San Diego: 5th Annual Wags for Wishes July 06 - 08 (Friday - Sunday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Del Mar Horse Park, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego presents the 5th Annual Wags For Wishes, the largest and most comprehensive dog show on the West Coast. With over 2,000 competitors and 15,000 spectators expected, Wags For Wishes has everything: agility, dock dogs, herding, flyball, lure coursing, disc dogs, Jack Russell Terrier events, obedience, dockdogs and conformation. Admission is only $5.00, children 12 and under are free! So come out and help make wishes come true. Your support of this wonderful event will enable us to grant the wishes of children who are battling life-threatening medical conditions. Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego granted wishes to 160 children and we expect to grant even more this year. From a laptop computer for a child who spends too much time in the hospital, to a dream Disney vacation for the entire family – no wish is too big or small. Roommate Wanted! Roommate Wanted: Share 2 bedroom 1 bath condo in La Jolla located on Villa La Jolla Drive, near the UCSD entrance. $900.00 Includes: utilities, parking, pool/jacuzzi, tennis, wash/dryer in a very quiet complex. Contact Gidget Rangel through e-mail or call her at 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@sandiegorotaract.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 Bill Boyd, 2006-07 Rotary International President: Bill's Resource Groups – Literacy Literacy empowers people. It is the foundation for virtually all forms of education and an essential component of poverty reduction, social inclusion, and economic development. Despite the importance of literacy, there are over 800 million people unable to read or write in the world today, and 64 percent of these people are women and girls. Over the next year, the resource group will raise awareness of literacy issues and encourage Rotary clubs to undertake literacy projects both at home and abroad. They will encourage the participation of Rotarians in International Literacy Day on 8 September 2006 (sponsored by the International Reading Association, with whom RI has a Board-approved cooperative relationship) and in Rotary Literacy Month in March 2007. In addition, members of the resource group will seek opportunities for alliances with other organizations and identify major Rotary literacy projects around the world. http://www.rotary.org/aboutrotary/president/boyd/literacy.html