Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego Weekly Announcements October 23, 2007

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Next Meeting Our next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 6:30 pm at Kansas City BBQ, 610 W. Market Street, Downtown San Diego. Please note: There will be no meeting on October 30, 2007. We only meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. We're looking forward to seeing you!

Southern California Wildfires The Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego would like to express our deepest condolences to everyone who is affected by the wildfire situation that is occurring throughout California and the San Diego County. The well being of the families who are impacted by this disaster will remain in our thoughts. If there is anything that we can do to assist you and your family in this time of need please do not hesitate to let us know! We extend our thoughts and support to fellow Rotaractors, Rotarians, friends, and their families as our community endures ferocious fires burning through the region. As you may know, San Diego county has been impacted by a series of wildfires, primarily in the county's outlying areas (North and East County). Many homes and areas have been evacuated, and fire crews continue to battle the blazes. The status of these fires is in flux and unpredictable. Weather conditions are not promising, but local authorities are doing the best they can to contain the damage and contain future impact. Many of the area's major tourism attractions, including the downtown core and waterfront, are fully operational. The San Diego Convention Center, airport and hotels located in central San Diego are not threatened by the fires and are open for business as usual. For up to the minute information on impacted areas and conditions resulting from the wildfires, please visit the Web sites below. These sites provide useful information on fire status, area roadways and air quality. San Diego News Websites: San Diego Union Tribune KGTV Channel 10 KNSD NBC7/39 KFMB CBS 8 Emergency & Regional Information: San Diego County Emergency Website San Diego Airport - Lindbergh Field California Department of Forestry San Diego Air Quality

October Dues Are Due! It is that time of year again... Current Rotaract members, The semi-annual dues are $30. The dues go to help subsidize the many community service and social events that occur throughout the year. These events include the Rancho Jireh Picnic, the ice cream social and bingo at the senior center, as well as many more. For new members, once you have completed your membership requirements, there is a one time initiation fee of $28. This fee goes towards a snazzy Rotaract t-shirt, pin, and certificate. In addition, new members will also need to pay the $30 for semi-annual dues. The total amount for a new member is $58. You can pay your dues by attending a general meeting and giving a check or cash to the Treasurer, Steve Goodall. You can also pay with your credit card or bank account through PayPal.

Recap: Meet and Greet Barbecue This last Saturday was the "Meet and Greet" Barbecue co-hosted with the San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club. Members from both Rotary and Rotaract were present at Martin Blair's awesome beach house in Carlsbad. Much food and fun were had as the clubs mingled and enjoyed the ocean view. The annual Beach Volleyball Tournament was also held that day, Rotaractors vs. Rotarians. Impressive plays and digs were made on both sides, but the Rotarians came out on top this year with a win of two out of three games. Cheers to you Rotarians, we'll be looking forward to next year to win that Chianti trophy back! A big thanks to Martin for letting us use his house this year. As always, it was good times with good friends and another successful event. Thanks for coming everyone! Volleyball: Rotaractors vs. Rotarians And the winners are ... Rotaractor Aaron hands over the trophy to Rotarian Martin Rotaractors and Rotarians posing for a group picture Gorgeous end of a fun day!

Tijuana Homebuilding: Saturday, October 27th October 27 (Saturday) 5:45 am - 7:00 pm Tijuana, Mexico The annual Tijuana Homebuilding event is coming upon us again and this year, the Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego is hoping to have another caravan of enthusiastic, energetic, helpful members who are willing to spend a day helping to build homes in Tijuana. We will be working side by side with the Mexico Caravan Ministries Group to build two homes for poverty-stricken families south of the border. The Mexico Caravan Ministries was founded fifteen years ago by Dave Burdette, a missionary who aimed to bring Canadian and American students and adults to help the homeless in Mexico. Groups of 10-15 people go out early in the day with their assigned guide who has expertise in building these homes. Through teamwork and collaboration, by the end of the day the group has built a solid 12'X16' shelter! The plan is to leave very early in the morning (5:45 am) on October 27th. People may park their cars at the Old Town Trolley station for the day. We will carpool in vans to meet up with the ministry guide in Chula Vista by 6:30 am. We need to make sure that we are on time as the guide will be taking us into the heart of Tijuana province. We should be back into San Diego by 7:00 pm that evening. This event will make a difference in the lives of everyone involved. The project aims to help those less fortunate and reach our hearts and hands across cultural borders. It's amazing what can be accomplished in only one day! No construction experience or tools are required. Tools are provided by the guides. Participants need only to be prepared for an incredible time – to have a lot of fun and laughter with other Rotaractors while creating a lasting legacy in Tijuana. Join in on this wonderful event and make a difference in someone's life! So far, the following people are signed up:           Aaron Adragna, Teela Bamberger, Cameron Coates, Thomas Fouquet,           Andy Gerber, Sara Headden, Todd Headden, James Holland,           Renata Kilby, Jessica Ross, Rudy Tolentino, Kara Velez. If you are on this list and cannot go, please let Cade know! At this point in time there are only 3 spots left!! You must be a member by October 27 to join this free service event: Please contact Cade if you would like to sign up or if you have any questions.

Jazz for Juvenile Diabetes 2007: Looking for Donations and Raffle Prizes December 01 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm MINUS 1 Lounge, Keating Hotel, 432 F Street Ticket prices: $25 in advance, $35 the week of the event Jazz for Juvenile Diabetes is closer than you think! We have pinned down the following details to make this event the best this club has ever produced: Jazz for JDRF, December 1st, 2007, 6-9 PM, The MINUS 1 Lounge at the Keating Hotel, 432 F Street, Live Jazz Music Featuring the Elliott Lawrence Trio.Tickets will be sale at meetings but also through the website via PayPal. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 the week of the event. Our Beneficiary: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes children suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. We need everyone's support to make this event run without a hitch. Anyone who would like to help with donations for our raffle and silent auction are encouraged to do so. Please contact Renata Kilby for donation information. If there are any general questions, please contact Amanda Scott, Fundraising Chair. We are looking forward to a great event in an exciting venue with great food, live music, and friends!

Entertainment Books Are Now For Sale! Entertainment Books are now for sale! These books cost only $40 and have over $18,000 worth of savings inside! Save on your daily errands, dining out, and travel costs. These books are an excellent value and provide a great fundraiser to our club. San Diego books are for sale at all of our general meetings or by special arrangement with Amanda Scott, Fundrasing Chair, 619-708-2295. You can also purchase books online and they will be credited to our account by using our group id. Through this method, you can purchase books for any city you would like. Go to www.entertainment.com/support and enter group ID 120008. Shipping is free. Please contact Amanda Scott with any questions.

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: October 24 Brad Little Inside the post-Saddam Hussein Iraqi Government, past and present October 31 Halloween Spooky program to be announced! November 07 Larry Prosi "On the Football field, who is that guy?" November 14 Duane Roth Executive Director UCSD CONNECT For last minute changes, please check http://www.sdrotary.org!

Members' Bulletin Board Volunteers Needed for Monarch School's Butterfly Enterprises Mondays 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Monarch School The Monarch School is looking for help with their business club, Butterfly Enterprises. They're looking for a couple of volunteers to help out on Mondays from about 3:00-5:00pm and occasionally on the weekends or evenings. The purpose of the club is to teach the students how to run a business. They learn how to make certain products (jewelry, embossed napkins, and stationary), and also how to market and sell their products. If you're interested in becoming a part of their team or if you'd like more information, please contact Kristin Shea. Water Conservation: Every Drop Counts Ever wonder how much water you use each day? More importantly, have you ever wondered how much water you could be saving?? A recent article details how each of us can do our part in preserving precious resources. Take a look! 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 What is a DRR? The District Rotaract Representative (DRR) is a Rotaractor elected by Rotaract clubs in the district. Responsibilities of the DRR include appointing a committee of Rotaractors to assist in planning district-wide projects, promoting the organization of new Rotaract clubs and developing district training sessions for club officers.