Events

Since the feedback from our first Rotary breakfast was very positive, I am hereby announcing the SECOND Rotary 
Bunch Breakfast.  Join us for delicious food and good conversation. Get to know your fellow Rotarians in a different way.  People living north of the 56 should go to a new location:  Richard Walker's in the Flower Hill Mall in Del Mar.  Rotarians living south of the 56 should return to Snooz in the Golden Triangle area.  What better way to start the day.   Please sign up here, on the club website or contact Dory at 858 449 0558; dorypbeatrice@gmail.com.(Breakfast at your own expense.)  In the "Tag Text" comments Section on the Registration form, please indicate which location you will be attending.

Join us for an evening of fellowship, connection, and community at Balboa’s Tap House! Set against the warm, welcoming atmosphere of one of San Diego’s favorite local gathering spots, this Rotary social is all about strengthening friendships and celebrating the spirit of service.

Enjoy great conversation over 32 rotating taps of local and craft brews, handcrafted cocktails, and a delicious menu of elevated comfort favorites. Whether you're a longtime Rotarian or a newer member looking to connect, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, share stories, and deepen the bonds that make our club strong.

Come raise a glass, build meaningful connections, and enjoy a night dedicated to fellowship. We look forward to seeing you there! 🍺✨

4421 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92117

Bobbie Smith is the Executive Director of the San Diego Crew Classic, the premier spring rowing regatta in the United States, attracting athletes from novice to Olympian levels and held annually on Mission Bay. Smith brings 20 years of business experience and connections in rowing to the position, with her love of the sport beginning as a rower in the US national team system and continuing as a coach on both junior and collegiate teams. A UCLA graduate in materials science and engineering, she also founded the San Diego Pride Sprints regatta in 2023. The 53rd San Diego Crew Classic takes place March 27–29, 2026.

Help restore the habitat at the beautiful San Elijo Lagoon!  The lagoon is in Encinitas, on Manchester Ave, west of the 5 and is visited by over 300 species of birds throughout the year.  We had a great time two years ago at this event when we helped restore Cardiff State Beach.   Please register by March 8 if you are interested in participating!  

Join us for our next breakfast event: anyone who lives south of the 56 can go to 
Snooze in the UTC area. 

Those who live north of it:  THe Broken Yolk Cafe, 2642 Del Mar Heights Road, Del Mar.  Plenty of free parking.   

Please RSVP to Dory and let her know if you're going to Snooze or The Broken Yolk,  Del Mar. 

It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time… Literally! Please join the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Social Committee in making Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwhiches at 8540 Via Mallorca San Diego, CA 92037. All sandwhiches produced will go to help food insecure people in San Diego through Father Joe's. Fary has donated her complex's great room to help everyone get together! We are aiming to make 2000 sandwhiches this time! If you would like to bring something please bring loaves of bread, we will be providing peanut butter and Jelly along with other supplies to make them! Please park at the DSW shoes or pet shop across from the complex and walk over. Feel free to bring friends and family, lets see how many we can make! Questions, comments or concerns, please text Samson Tse at (818) 632-5149

If you'd like to invite anyone by link rather than signing them up, please use this link https://lajollagtrotary.org/event/peanut-butter-and-jelly-social-march-29--2026/

Katy McDonald brings more than 30 years of expertise in nonprofit leadership to her role as President & CEO of Forever Balboa Park. Previously, she served as Chief of Staff at the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, where she played a pivotal role in the creation of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Prior to that, Katy was Deputy Director of External Affairs at the San Diego Museum of Art and held several key leadership positions at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. A graduate of Colorado College with a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Diego, Katy's deep roots in San Diego fuel her dedication to the city's cultural institutions. She shares Forever Balboa Park's unwavering commitment to preserving and enhancing Balboa Park's beauty and cultural vitality.

We will meet at 10:30 at a site to be designated to see the sights of La Jolla Cove and the beautiful Coast Walk. You will probably see sea lions, pelicans and cormorants plus world-class views. 

Then meet at Lisa and John's starting at 12:00 for a potluck lunch.  Bring a dish  to share  They will provide drinks including water, juice, lemonade , MIMOSAS and wine.  There will also be cornhole and ping pong. FAMILIES ARE WELCOME.   Sign up on the website and please indicate in the "comments" area whether you plan to attend the walk and/or the potluck.          Questions?  text LIsa  at 858 210 8812.   

Three options to park:

1.  Gold Spaces by Reservation Only, if you have not already provided Christy with your license plate # and you want to be added to the Gold space reservation system:  please put in the comment box (when registering for the meeting) your license plate # and whether you have a mobility issue (physical or carrying Club equipment).  Christy will add your request for Gold to her list.  Priority is then given to those with mobility issues with extra spaces assigned by lottery.  Emails will be sent to those that have reserved Gold Spaces and thoses that did not make that specific meeting's reservation lottery.  Please don't park in Gold unless you clearly understand you have been assigned a space otherwise you risk a parking ticket. Our club pays for all 20 spaces. 

2.  Use the parking link to park in "A" spaces either in front of the club or in Scholar's Garage, park in any A space.  Our club pays based on usage.

To register, enter your license plate number and follow the prompts.   https://www.offstreet.io/location/J0OQY072

3.  Park in a Visitor "V" space and self pay using with the Park Mobile app or a parking kiosk.  Let check-in know that you self-paid and you will be credited $7 on your membership fees for that meeting.

Note on Disability Plates:  Park anywhere except the Gold spaces that are reserved by license plate. If you have difficulty finding a space up close, let Christy know and we can work on opening up options in the Gold spaces for the next meet6ing.

Ted Anasis is Manager of Airport Planning with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, bringing 20+ years of experience leading long-term airport master planning, facility planning, and environmental review. He has led major projects at San Diego International Airport, including the 10-gate expansion of Terminal 2 (the Green Build, opened 2013), the first Rental Car Center (opened 2016), and the Airport Development Plan featuring the new 30-gate Terminal 1. Mr. Anasis also volunteers at Torrey Pines State Reserve and serves on the boards of TURN Behavioral Health Services and the North San Diego Business Chamber.

Yes, it's  Friday brunch time again--with your Rotary friends --for good food and good conversation.  Join us this Friday at 7:30 at The Snooze in La Jolla or The Broken Yolk in Del Mar.  

Please email me to RSVP so we have some idea how many people to set up in the restaurant:  dorypbeatrice@gmail.com 

Thanks and hope to see you there.

Hugs,

Dory

RotarRookies!  Celebrate your magnificent membership campaign win with an evening of cheer at New English Brewing!  Gloat over your success while you enjoy tasty cold brews and delicious appetizers!  See you there!

Drew Moser is the CEO of the Lucky Duck Foundation, which raises money to prevent and alleviate the suffering of homelessness throughout San Diego County by supporting and implementing programs designed to have a high and immediate impact.
Prior to joining the Lucky Duck Foundation, Drew was the Executive Director and President of the San Diego Hall of Champions and San Diego Sports Association, and before that he was the Director of Basketball Operations for Men’s Basketball at the University of San Diego.
Drew is passionate about teamwork and maximizing generosity and collaboration to aid those in need.
Drew earned a Business degree and MBA from the University of Redlands, and is married with three young kids. 

Join us for a special anniversary program honoring the history of La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary, the people who helped shape it, and the impact the club has made over four decades.

Watch the 40th anniversary video: 40 years in 15 minutes

Interested in joining us? Learn more about visiting a meeting and Rotary membership.

Dear Guests!  Please register now so that your place is reserved. Due to heightened demand and limited space we are asking you to register TODAY!

Directions & Logistics: please see the logistics below.

• Location: The Ida & Cecil Green Faculty Club at UC San Diego, off North Torrey Pines Rd.

  • Please view the map for the specific location - GPS will not reliably route you to the facility.  

• Time: Arrive no later than 7:00 AM PST; the celebration will run from 7:15 - 8:30 AM.

• Fee: $32 - includes parking and breakfast. 

• Parking: non-members should park in the lot next to Faculty Club. When this lot fills, active members will be on hand to direct you to a nearby parking garage.

• Tip:  Do a drive-by in advance!

Additional Options to Celebrate: if you cannot attend in person or on Friday, 15 May, please see additional opportunities to celebrate below.

• Attend our Pre-Party for Adult Beverages - Be there or Be Square

  • Thursday, 14 May 2026, 3:00 - 5:00 PM 

  • No-Host Bar at the Del Mar Marriott

  • 11966 El Camino Real (Near I-5 and Highway 56)

• Attend the 40th Celebration Remotely Via Zoom

  • Friday 15 May 2026, log on at 7:15 AM PST - Join Here  

LJGT Rotary Club Members - Register Now!  Be sure to register your personal guests that will be billed to your account.  There is a separate registration for non-members not currently connected to our Club.  Both member and nonmember registration links are also on our calendar. 

Parking options for members - We will be saving the Gold spaces for our non-member guests. Should Gold spaces become available, I will invite those with mobility issues to park in Gold. Look for a reservation email by 5/13.  All others members, please plan on parking in either the A spaces with the link below and also attached in a PDF, or the Visitor self-pay spaces (preferably in Scholars Garage to keep the guest spaces open up front).  We ask those with Disability Plate to park anywhere except Gold reserved.  And carpoooling is encouraged.  

Link for " A" spaces: 

To register, enter your license plate number and follow the prompts.   https://www.offstreet.io/location/J0OQY072

Yes, it's Friday brunch time again--with your Rotary friends--for good food and good conversation.  Join us on Friday, May 22 at 7:30 am.  at the Snooze in La Jolla or The Broken Yolk in Del Mar. 

Please email me to RSVP for a good count of number of seats we will need.  Thanks.

Dory: dorypbeatrice@gmail.com

🌴 Rotary Social Night & Birthday Celebration for Nil!

Join your fellow Rotarians for a one-of-a-kind evening at Forbidden Cove — San Diego's hidden gem secret tiki bar tucked away in Kearny Mesa. Unlock the mystery with a tiki idol, cross the Infinity Bridge, and step into an enchanted world of exotic craft cocktails and small-batch beers brewed right on-site.

We're raising our glasses to celebrate our wonderful friend Nil's birthday while enjoying great company, tropical elixirs, and the kind of good conversation only Rotary can bring.

🍹 Come for the drinks. Stay for the fellowship. Don't forget to wish Nil a happy birthday!

📍 7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego | 🔒 Reservations recommended

Any questions, concerns or random thoughts please text or call Samson Tse at (818) 632-5149

Joint Meeting of the La Jolla Rotary Clubs and Featured Speaker UCSD Chancellor Kholsa!

Please join us on June 5, when we have the distinct privilege of welcoming one of American higher education's most accomplished leaders — Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla of UC San Diego.

Consider the scope of what he oversees: a flagship research university of more than 46,000 students, twelve academic and professional schools, eight undergraduate residential colleges, a world-class health system, and the legendary Scripps Institution of Oceanography. It is, by any measure, an extraordinary enterprise — and Chancellor Khosla has not merely managed it, but transformed it. Register today to reserve a spot!

Parking:  See attached flyer for information on parking options at UCSD and driving directions to the Faculty Club.

Join us for a keynote conversation with UCSD Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla on leadership, innovation, and the university's role in shaping the future of our region.

Interested in joining us? Learn more about visiting a meeting and Rotary membership.

Join us for a club-centered program highlighting the work of our Avenues of Service committees, recent impact, and upcoming opportunities for members to get involved.

Interested in joining us? Learn more about visiting a meeting and Rotary membership.

Three options to park:

1.  Gold Spaces by Reservation Only, if you have not already provided Christy with your license plate # and you want to be added to the Gold space reservation system:  please put in the comment box (when registering for the meeting) your license plate # and whether you have a mobility issue (physical or carrying Club equipment).  Christy will add your request for Gold to her list.  Priority is then given to those with mobility issues with extra spaces assigned by lottery.  Emails will be sent to those that have reserved Gold Spaces and thoses that did not make that specific meeting's reservation lottery.  Please don't park in Gold unless you clearly understand you have been assigned a space otherwise you risk a parking ticket. Our club pays for all 20 spaces. 

2.  Use the parking link to park in "A" spaces either in front of the club or in Scholar's Garage, park in any A space.  Our club pays based on usage.

To register, enter your license plate number and follow the prompts.   https://www.offstreet.io/location/J0OQY072

3.  Park in a Visitor "V" space and self pay using with the Park Mobile app or a parking kiosk.  Let check-in know that you self-paid and you will be credited $7 on your membership fees for that meeting.

Note on Disability Plates:  Park anywhere except the Gold spaces that are reserved by license plate. If you have difficulty finding a space up close, let Christy know, and we can work on opening up options in the Gold spaces for the next meeting.

Speaker: Cameron Mofid 

"Redefine What's Possible"

Powerful stories from Cameron's journey to every country in the world!

The Annual Passing of the Presidential Gavel from David to Tim, plus a special guest speaker Cameron Mofid, who redefines what's possible and travelled to every country of the world!

Three options to park:

1.  Gold Spaces by Reservation Only, if you have not already provided Christy with your license plate # and you want to be added to the Gold space reservation system:  please put in the comment box (when registering for the meeting) your license plate # and whether you have a mobility issue (physical or carrying Club equipment).  Christy will add your request for Gold to her list.  Priority is then given to those with mobility issues with extra spaces assigned by lottery.  Emails will be sent to those that have reserved Gold Spaces and thoses that did not make that specific meeting's reservation lottery.  Please don't park in Gold unless you clearly understand you have been assigned a space otherwise you risk a parking ticket. Our club pays for all 20 spaces. 

2.  Use the parking link to park in "A" spaces either in front of the club or in Scholar's Garage, park in any A space.  Our club pays based on usage.

To register, enter your license plate number and follow the prompts.   https://www.offstreet.io/location/J0OQY072

3.  Park in a Visitor "V" space and self pay using with the Park Mobile app or a parking kiosk.  Let check-in know that you self-paid and you will be credited $7 on your membership fees for that meeting.

Note on Disability Plates:  Park anywhere except the Gold spaces that are reserved by license plate. If you have difficulty finding a space up close, let Christy know, and we can work on opening up options in the Gold spaces for the next meeting.

Join us for an Aloha to President David Chong and an E Komo Mai to incoming President Tim Fronczek!  

Past President Luke Ervin will serve as the Tiki Troublemaker of Fun!

Enjoy a Hawaiian luau feast, an optional splash in the pool, Jay Hatfield and the Baywolf Band with dancing…and lots of good libations. Fary Moini has offered her condo clubhouse for the celebration, with a beautiful tropical setting and large swimming pool lagoon.  All this for $65 per person!  Members and any guests will be billed by Sharon. 

Parking:  There is limited parking at the clubhouse, only a few Disability Plate and visitor spots, so plan on street parking or across the street, there is a large open lot in the back of the shopping center. Carpooling and ride share encouraged.

With the perfect splashdown of NASA's Artemis II in the news, our club founder Bob Rohrbach recalls his days on the Rescue Team for Apollo 11 in 1969 and Apollo 14 in 1971

Tim's First Meeting of the Club's New Year! Come one, come all!

Parking:  See attached flyer for information on parking options at UCSD and driving directions to the Faculty Club.

Parking:  See attached flyer for information on parking options at UCSD and driving directions to the Faculty Club.

This topic should be near and dear to all Rotarians as it relates to our global humanitarian work. Professor Aiken will address how data science can improve our understanding of poverty and how we can make better use of resources to address this problem

 

Bio:  

Emily Aiken is an assistant professor at the University of California San Diego, jointly appointed in the School of Global Policy and Strategy and the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute. 

So now we're ready to resume our monthly breakfasts together--just for fun and getting to know each other in a different way.  Pres.Tim is happy that we are continuing.  

So those south of the 56 can go to  Snooze in the UTC area;

Those north of the 56 can go to The Broken Yolk in Del Mar.

You could even rebel and go to the other restaurant.

Please RSVP to Dory so she can inform the restaurants:  dorypbeatrice@gmail.com or 858 449 0558

Feel free to bring family and friends.  

Parking:  See attached flyer for information on parking options at UCSD and driving directions to the Faculty Club.

Sou Fang, M.Arch
Director, TRIO Upward Bound, Institute of College Initiatives, University of San Diego

Sou Fang will present Upward Bound: Empowering Students, Families, and Communities, including a tribute to our dear, beloved Dr. Cynthia Villis, whose vision and leadership was instrumental in establishing Upward Bound at the University of San Diego.

Sou Fang serves as Director of the University of San Diego TRIO Upward Bound, where he has secured more than $4.5 million in grants to expand college access for low-income and first-generation students in San Diego's underserved communities. The program supports more than 120 students year-round through tutoring, mentoring, academic advising, college preparation, and a fully funded summer residential component at USD.

Before entering higher education administration and leadership, Sou trained as an architect and taught undergraduate and graduate design studios at Syracuse University - School of Architecture, focusing on urban revitalization and community-centered design.

Ethnically Hmong, Sou was born in a refugee camp in Phanat Nikhom, outside Bangkok, Thailand, and immigrated to Linda Vista in San Diego. He currently serves on the board for the Advance Forward Foundation, Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek, and the Linda Vista Multicultural Fair & Parade.

Parking:  See attached flyer for information on parking options at UCSD and driving directions to the Faculty Club.