SDRotary - Getting Involved

December 13, 2000

This week's Bulletin was written by Tom Sayer.

THIS WEEK'S MEETING

Late again, yours truly missed the opening ceremonies. Guess what my New Year’s Resolution will be?

announcements

Laurence Skelly announced his departure to the Isle of Man, but he promised to keep in touch via e-mail and the frequent trip back to the Colonies. Best of luck to you, Laurence.

Pete Tereschuck introduced his son, David, who has completed our website design. With accolades from Colette for, “having completed this project within my term as President,” Dave showed off the site by passing around a laptop computer. Starting with our January 3, 2001 meeting, the Bulletins will be posted on the website rather than being sent via e-mail and fax.

Hugh Largey introduced Garfield High School Principal Stouffer to receive a $1,000 grant from our Club to assist students with bus transportation. With him was student Daisy Trujillo whose addressed our Club with a heartwarming testimonial that is reprinted in its entirety below.

Today was the final collection day to answer Letter to Santa from the kids of Responsibility. Thanks to all who participated in this annual event.

Marianne McAllister from the Rotaract Club announced a program to provide presents for the kids at the Comprehensive Adolescent Treatment Center. Their project fell 16 gifts short and Gary Green promptly offered up $150 to take care of ten of them. Pat Moore followed suit. Anyone else interested, bring an unwrapped $10-15 gender-neutral gift to KC BBQ by this Friday (today).

chair of the day

Nancy Vaughan was born at the Naval Academy on Memorial Day before her father was transferred to North Island at Coronado where she grew up. So when she sat next to Joe Ciokon one early Wednesday morning and he offered to fly her on to an aircraft carrier for an overnight with 5,000 men in uniform, her membership to our Club was locked in solid! Nancy is a civil insurance defense attorney by trade, but her passion is for animals. She gave us an update on the Humane Society’s moving plans which are imminent. The $21 million capital campaign is only $4 million away from fulfillment and construction of the new facility will start next year and next door to the newly constructed San Diego County animal shelter.

speaker

Clifford Ira Numark is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Regional Technology Alliance (RTA). As president, Mr. Numark oversees all the organization's operations, programs, research and events. Mr. Numark is responsible for the overall presence of the RTA in the San Diego technology community. Prior to joining the RTA, Mr. Numark served as chief operating officer of Los Angeles Regional Technology Alliance (LARTA). While at LARTA, he authored the first study on venture capital in southern California and the first edition of the Federal Technology Funding Guide. He also created LARTA's noted entrepreneur seminar series, TechNet Ed. Prior to joining LARTA, Mr. Numark worked as a staff aide in Sacramento, a policy analyst in Washington D.C., and a journalist in Arizona and southern California. Mr. Numark received a Juris Doctor from the University of California at Berkeley, a Master's in Public Affairs from Princeton University, and a Master's of Science in Energy and the Environment from the University of Sussex. Numark graduated magna cum laude from Pomona College, majoring in Chemistry and Public Policy. Mr. Numark is a columnist for the San Diego Daily Transcript, on the steering committee for the San Diego Software and Internet Council Investment Conference, and on the steering committee for the San Diego Workforce Partnership's Regional Workforce Development conference. He is also a member of the Bandwidth Bay Committee, member of the T-sector associate advisory board, and a member of the advisory board for CompleteCampaigns.com. In the past, Mr. Numark has been involved in various community organizations including serving as an advisory board member of the Los Angeles County Technology Incubator and on the board of the Jewish Vocational Service. Formerly, he served as cable television commissioner for the City of Torrance, California.

The San Diego Regional Technology Alliance (RTA) is a non-profit corporation that assists San Diego's high-tech industries. Its primary goal is to empower businesses and entrepreneurs to develop emerging technologies with San Diego resources. Its team includes a broad base of officers from emerging and established high-tech companies, leading financial institutions, the academic community and local government. The RTA was established in the wake of cutbacks in the defense industry to foster and support technology based economic development in the San Diego region. The RTA's original mission was to help San Diego's defense industry transition to commercial technology. Today, San Diego boasts a thriving community of fledgling and fully developed high-tech companies. The RTA now focuses on technology development through a number of programs. For more information on the RTA, visit their website at http://www.sdrta.org/sdrta/aboutsdrta/aboutsdrta.html.

Daisy Trujillo

[Verbatim text of her comments to our Club] My name is Daisy Trujillo and I’m a 17-year old single mother. I came to Garfield for inspiration, support, and motivation so I would be able to start my life, get stable and have a well-off future for my son and myself. I have accomplished many goals here at Garfield such as the City Middle College Program, Math35, English55, and I’m currently enrolled in Bus101, as well as 4-credits away from graduating. I knew it would be arduous to do four things at once like go to high school, college, work, and take care of my son but I consider myself fearless and love to take on challenges and Garfield has given me those challenges. I feel very honored to be here today in behalf of my fellow peers. I want you to know that we know that the generosity of Rotary International is legendary. We’re grateful for your interest in us and our school. Rotarians and Garfield Students, of course, live in two different worlds. When you make the worlds touch; it can mean real benefits for us. And who knows? There may be some unexpected benefits for you. Thank you.

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