Weekly Announcements January 22, 2008

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Next Meeting Our first general meeting of 2008 will be held on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 at 6:30 pm at Kansas City BBQ, 610 W. Market Street, Downtown San Diego. Please note: There will be no meeting on January 29! We are only meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of each month! We're looking forward to seeing you!

Life Skills Scavenger Hunt January 26 (Saturday) 10:00 am Toussaint Academy of The Arts & Sciences, 1404 5th Avenue It's time for this great annual event! So far we are expecting over 20 students from the Toussaint Academy of The Arts & Sciences. Rotaractors will be playing the part of various businesses as the students spend a day trying to start their lives in the "real world". They will be doing things like finding places to live and signing mock leases. Please RSVP to the evite, even if you already did at the meeting. Please list if you can bring a shade canopy. Call with any questions – Dean Koci, 619.991.4088 – and please come early! You can get more info on the center at the Toussaint Academy website. Our February Community Service Event is Coming Up Soon... Bingo at the Senior Community Center Downtown February 09 (Saturday) 1:15 pm (1:45 pm - 3:00 pm, arrival time 1:15 pm) Senior Community Center, 525 14th Street, Suite 200 Details in this newsletter soon!

A New Look for the New Year – New Rotaract T-Shirts The long awaited new T–Shirts for the Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego are now available! The new shirts will be available for purchase at our next meeting for $15. The white cotton shirts are available in a variety of sizes and in both women's and men's cuts. Support the our club and look good doing it by purchasing the newest Rotaract tee.

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: January 23 Derrick Cartwright Director San Diego Museum of Art January 30 TBA February 06 TBA February 13 TBA For last minute changes, please check http://www.sdrotary.org!

Members' Bulletin Board Health Playing at the Casbah on January 29 January 29 CASBAH w/ White Williams, 2501 Kettner Boulevard A message from our 2004-2005 President Geoff Miller: "My brother BJ's band, Health, is on tour from now until mid-April and they are playing in a different city around the US and Canada almost every night between now and then. They had some huge successes last year, playing a two week tour in the UK and getting some great press at CMJ in NYC and SXSW in Austin. They've got a unique sound and they are amazing in concert (as much to see as there is to hear). They are playing at the Casbah on January 29 and I'll be there supporting them. Would love to have all of you join me. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 the day of the show and can be purchased on the Casbah web site. I've also put a link to Health's Myspace page so you can check them out (BJ is the drummer and the one with the long hair and beard in the photo). Hope to see you there and wishing everyone in Rotaract well! Geoff Miller" San Diego is revving up to welcome back an internationally acclaimed sporting event: USA Sevens Rugby February 09 & 10 (Saturday & Sunday) Petco Park 16 teams from around the world! This event is not only for those who already love rugby. It's a perfect opportunity for anyone to experience the glory of cultures meeting to celebrate both love for the sport and national pride. Petco Park will be filled with people of all ages and from all corners of the world. The energy is simply contagious. In addition to the games themselves, there is a Fan Festival all day, with food, beer, games, and more. Take a moment to explore what the buzz is all about and mark your calendars to attend February 9-10! (More info to come on any joint event with Rotaract & Rotary.) Long-Term Nanny Needed! Long-term nanny for two girls ages two and four needed to work in Clairemont. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays $60/day. $100/day if work falls on a school holiday. Contact Gabriela or call her at 619-234-9675. ***Lovely North Park Town House – 3 BR 2.5 BA *** Lovely, gated townhouse – two story unit with private back patio. Wood floors, ceiling fans and custom paint throughout, full washer/dryer and nice appliances. This is a wonderful home! Two master bedrooms (each with private, full bath) located upstairs with a smaller third Bedroom and 1/2 bath downstairs. Outdoor patio, with bamboo slats, located off kitchen - perfect for patio set, BBQ, and parties! Located in the heart of North Park - next to Ray Street Art District, Morley Field and Balboa Park, all major freeways, and the North Park Post Office. One block south of all the fun shops and restaurants on University Avenue. Available for rent beginning January 26th. Rent per month is $2200. Pets are negotiable! Lease options negotiable. Interested parties should email Kerrith or call 619.370.3783 (ask for Shahin or Cari). 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 Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions The Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions was adopted by the Rotary International Council on Legislation in 1989 to provide more specific guidelines for the high ethical standards called for in the Object of Rotary: As a Rotarian engaged in a business or profession, I am expected to... • Consider my vocation to be another opportunity to serve; • Be faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country, and to the moral standards of my community; • Do all in my power to dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical standards in my chosen vocation; • Be fair to my employer, employees, associates, competitors, customers, the public, and all those with whom I have a business or professional relationship; • Recognize the honor and respect due to all occupations which are useful to society; • Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community; • Adhere to honesty in my advertising and in all representations to the public concerning my business or profession; • Neither seek from nor grant to a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship.