Weekly Announcements May 20, 2008

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Next Meeting Our next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 6:30 pm at Kansas City BBQ, 610 W. Market Street, Downtown San Diego. We're looking forward to seeing you!

Ace of Hearts 2008 May 31 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Shaker Room @ Martini Ranch, Downtown San Diego Beneficiary: It's All About the Kids Foundation's Difference for a Week Tickets: $25 prior to the event / $30 the week of the event Come help at one of our annual events to raise money for It's all about the Kids Foundation at the Monte Carlo Casino Night. To be placed on the Evite, please call Dean Koci at 619 991 4088. If you want to help in any way or have questions, please feel free to contact Amanda Scott. Thank you for your continued support!

Rotaract Pre-Convention Weekend in Los Angeles Coming Up! June 14-15 (Saturday & Sunday) Time TBA Location Come join us for a weekend of fun, service, and meeting fellow Rotaractors from around the world in LA! We will cover the cost of the hotel rooms, so all you have to purchase is a ticket to the party Saturday night! Schedule for the Weekend We will carpool up to LA on Saturday during the day and attend a Pre-Convention Rotaract meeting. Saturday evening, we will go to a party aboard the Queen Mary under the stars with other Rotaractors. Sunday morning, we will attend a volunteer event at Shane's Inspiration at Griffith Park, where we'll have the opportunity to spend time with children with disabilities, help them with crafts and play with them in the playground. Visit http://www.shanesinspiration.org for more info. How to Join Us for This Great Weekend • Visit http://www.rotaract2008.com/register.html and purchase a ticket for Under the Stars: Rotaract Party on the Queen Mary • Email Jessica Harris and let her know that you are coming so that we get the right amount of hotel rooms • Pack and get ready for a one-of-a-kind weekend!! Please sign up and email Jessica by Friday, May 26th, so that we can make hotel reservations! Questions? Send an e-mail to Jessica Harris or call her at (619) 277-1826. Thanks!

It's Time for 2008-2009 Rotaract Elections Very soon, a new board will take the helm and bring our Rotaract club into its new year. Nominations for these positions were presented at our meeting on May 6. Elections will take place at the general meeting tonight. There will be voting for the four (4) elected positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. 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. If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to ask Jeff, Kathy, or any member of our current or past boards.

Dues Are Due! It is that time of year again... Current Rotaract members, the semi-annual dues are $30. Membership dues help cover administrative costs as well as subsidize the many community service and social events Rotaract supports 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.

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 21 Chris Yanov Executive Director Reality Changers May 28 Ivor Royston San Diego Biotech Industry June 04 Jim Kirkwood Rotary in Africa June 11 Ian Munday & Barry Goldwater, Jr. Mr. Munday will discuss Rotary's Shelter Box Relief Program. Mr. Goldwater will present "Pure Goldwater". For last minute changes, please check http://www.sdrotary.org!

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Rotaract & Rotary Trivia Rotary Administration Rotary is organized at club, district, and international levels to carry out its program of service. Rotarians are members of their clubs, and the clubs are members of the global association known as Rotary International. Each club elects its own officers and enjoys considerable autonomy within the framework of the standard constitution and the constitution and bylaws of Rotary International. Clubs are grouped into 529 Rotary districts, each led by a district governor who is an officer of Rotary International and represents the RI board of directors in the field. Though selected by the clubs of the district, a governor is elected by all of the clubs worldwide meeting in the RI Convention. A 19-member board of directors, which includes the international president and president-elect, administers Rotary International. These officers are also elected at the convention; the selection process for choosing directors and the nominating committee for president are based on zones, each of which comprises approximately 15 districts. The board meets quarterly to establish policies. While the Rotary International president is the highest officer of RI, the chief administrative officer of RI is the general secretary, who heads a staff of about 600 persons working at the international headquarters in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, USA, or in one of seven international offices around the world.