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October 20, 2021 – District Governor Dan Gensler made his official visit to the Rotary Club of Southeast San Diego via Zoom. This was his first official visit to a club via Zoom. DG Dan was introduced by Assistant Governor Bob Chalfa. DG Dan Gensler inducted a new members Bill Payne, CEO Second Chance. DistrictContinue reading “DG Visit to the Rotary Club of Southeast San Diego”

October 15, 2021 – I skipped swimming at UCSD so I could have breakfast with District Governor Dan Gensler and the La Mesa Sunrise Rotary Club at Hooleys Public House in La Mesa. They have a very nice room set-up. Breakfast was a buffet with eggs, waffles, hash browns and sausage, plus lots of coffee.Continue reading “DG Visit to the La Mesa Sunrise Rotary Club”

October 14, 2021 – We were back Jimmy O’s in Del Mar on 15th Street. The club has decided to remain having our weekly meetings at Jimmy O’s. I was the Zoom hybrid meeting host along with Klaus Gubernator. Donna and I were presented by District Governor Dan Gensler as a Major Donor to TheContinue reading “Weekly Meeting of the Rotary Club of Del Mar”

October 13, 2021 – I attended the dinner meeting of the Rotary Club of San Diego Coastal at Leucadia Pizza, University Town Center for District Governor Dan Gensler’s official visit to the club. I had pizza, salad and beer for dinner. This was the 29th visit to District clubs. The interesting thing about this meetingContinue reading “DG Visit to the Rotary Club of San Diego Coastal”

October 13, 2021 – I joined District Governor Dan Gensler for his 28th club visit to the Rotary Club of Torrey Pines at the Sheraton Ja Jolla for lunch. Lunch today was a club sandwich. Torrey Pines is a wine club and had several bottles of wine to choose from to have with lunch. DGContinue reading “DG Visit to the Rotary Club of Torrey Pines”

October 8, 2021 – This is a monthly coordination meeting between Districts. The Imperial Valley Centennial celebration has been postposed. As a result, we can now have Joint Project Fair in January, date to be determined, between all the Districts for District and Global Grants. The date would be concurrent with RI President visit. DGContinue reading “Districts 5340 and 4100 Monthly Meeting”

October 5, 2021 – The 17th Annual Rotary Club of Del Mar Sunset Soirée was held on the Del Mar Plaza from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. We had about 270 persons registered for the event. The event supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, Community Resource Center, End Polio Now,  Interact ServiceContinue reading “RCDM Sunset Soirée”

October 7, 2021 – The District Leadership meeting was called by DGN Dianne Crawford by Zoom. The meeting was recorded. Foundation – Marge reported on District giving to the Annual Fund and End Polio Now. She noted the Promise Clubs October 29, 2022. World Polio Day. 5 of the 7 bridges in Balboa Park. TreasurerContinue reading “District 5340 Leadership Meeting”

October 7, 2021 – I attended the breakfast meeting of the Rotary Club of La Jolla Sunrise at there new location at Chateau La Jolla, a residential facility. This was Distict Governor Dan Gensler’s official visit to the club.

September 30, 2021 – The Rotary Club met at the Hilton Garden Inn in Carlsbad for the official visit of District Governor Dan Gensler. Also in attendance were PDG Steve Weitzen, DGE Chuck Pretto, AG Dawn Van Siclen, AG Luis Carranza. PDG Steve Weitzen was wearing his foil cap given to him by the clubContinue reading “DG Visit to the Rotary Club of Carlsbad”