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Weekly Announcements
March 04, 2008


In This Issue:
Next Meeting
Celebrate March with the Irish at Hennessey's
An Afternoon at the Theater with North County Rotaract
Ace of Hearts 2008: Kick-Off Meeting
Upcoming March Community Service Event
World Food Cultural Contest
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, March 04, 2008 at 6:30 pm at Kansas City BBQ, 610 W. Market Street, Downtown San Diego.

We're looking forward to seeing you!
March Dinner/Drinks Social: Celebrate March with the Irish at Hennessey's

March 4 (Tuesday)
8:00 pm (after our meeting)
Hennessey's, 708 4th Avenue, Downtown

Come celebrate with the Irish after the Rotaract meeting on Tuesday March 4th. Approximately 8:00 pm. 2 for 1 Burgers and Karaoke at 9 pm.

If you have any questions, call the social chair Ryan Crawford at 262-331-3587 or visit http://www.hennesseysgaslamp.com. See you there!
March Social: An Afternoon at the Theater with North County Rotaract

March 9 (Sunday)
2:00 pm with post-show discussion and reception to follow
10th Avenue Theatre, 930 10th Avenue, Downtown

Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company's production of, "Permanent Collection." Permanent Collection is the story of Sterling North - the African American Director of the Morris Foundation & Museum, and Paul Barrow - the Museum's Caucasian Education Director. When their conflict over eight important pieces of African art is uncovered by a curious journalist, a complex and bitter clash erupts over race, representation, legacy, art and the role of the media.

Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased through Kristin Yoshimoto of the NCSD Rotaract Club by calling her at (858) 922-8862. Please make checks payable to NCSD Rotaract Club.

Please let Ryan Crawford know if you have any questions.
We're looking forward to a fun day with you!
Ace of Hearts 2008: Kick-Off Meeting

March 11 (Tuesday)
6:30 pm
4747 Viewridge Avenue, Conference Room

It's time to get excited for our next big fundraising event: Ace of Hearts!

This event is a wonderful time and includes poker, a silent auction, raffle and tons of fun! Please start thinking about how you would like to be involved....we need everyone's help to make this a smashing event!!

The date is TBA but will likely be the last weekend of May or the first weekend of June. The beneficiary will be announced at our next general meeting on Tuesday, March 4th.

Kick off planning meeting for Ace of Hearts will be Tuesday March 11th at 6:30 pm, 4747 Viewridge Ave, Conference Room, San Diego, CA 92123. The meeting will be very informative for all that wish to get involved. Whether you are a member or prospective member, we would love to see you there!

For more information, please email Amanda Scott.
Upcoming March Community Service Event

March 22 (Saturday)

We'll go on a trip to a Tijuana School. Look for details in this newsletter soon!
World Food Cultural Contest

Our sister chapter of Rotaract in Ankara, Turkey – The Rotaract Club of Ankara Kavaklidere – is sponsoring a World Food Cultural Contest.

After many good suggestions by our members, we decided to enter a good old American stand-by, cheeseburgers! We completed our video and it is available for viewing by clicking here.

We submitted our video along with other entries from clubs around the world which include Nepal, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Pakistan, Sicily and Malta chapters.

There is an exciting reward waiting for the winners of the World Food Cultural Contest!!! Two members of the winning chapter of Rotaract will be hosted in Ankara, Turkey, for one week! The Turkey chapter is now reviewing all the videos and stay tuned for the winner!
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:
March 05 Rana Sampson
Ms. Sampson, Mayor Sanders' spouse, discusses the San Diego Center for Children.
March 12 Jim Mulvaney, Sr-
"Da Irish R Coming"
March 19 Hon. Jan Goldsmith
Judge Goldsmith is a candidate for San Diego City Attorney.
March 26 Randy Jones
The pitcher for the San Diego Padres will be this morning's special guest.

For last minute changes, please check http://www.sdrotary.org!
Members' Bulletin Board
  • 10th Annual American Marketing Association's Cause Marketing Conference
    March 19 (Wednesday)
    USD
    The 10th Annual American Marketing Association's Cause Marketing Conference is on Wed, March 19th at USD. Discover dozens of new strategies to supercharge fundraising, sponsorships and marketing programs. Largest cause marketing conference on west coast. For more info visit www.sdama.org or contact the conference co-chair and fellow Rotaract member Michelle Wright.

  • ***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 NOW! Rent per month is $1900. Pets are negotiable! Lease options negotiable.
    Interested parties should email Kerrith or call 619.890.9793.

  • 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.

  • 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

How does the classification system work?

Rotary uses a classification system to establish and maintain a vibrant cross-section or representation of the community's business, vocational, and professional interests among members and to develop a pool of resources and expertise to successfully implement service projects. This system is based on the founders' paradigm of choosing cross-representation of each business, profession, and institution within a community.

A classification describes either the principal business or the professional service of the organization that the Rotarian works for or the Rotarian's own activity within the organization. Some examples of classifications include: high schools, universities, eye surgery, banking, pharmaceutical-retailing, petroleum-distribution, and insurance agency.




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@sandiegorotaract.org, snail-mail them to

The Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego
P.O. Box 86702
San Diego, CA 92138

or contact any member of the board directly:

President Aaron Adragna
Vice President Jeffrey Haskin
Treasurer Steve Goodall
Secretary Molly Bell
Deputy Secretary Tanja Wrage
Community Service Dean Koci
Fundraising Amanda Scott
Historian Elizabeth McGuire
International Liaison Cade Fulton
Professional Development James Holland
Public Relations Rebecca Bamberger
Sergeant at Arms Kathy Fritz
Social Chair Ryan Crawford
Website Chair Derrick Usher
Past President Bridget Johnson
Rotaract / Rotary Liaison Martin Blair

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