For over 7 years, the Downtown San Diego Rotary Club has proudly supported the Poco a Poco Community Center in San Pedro Itzicán, contributing nearly $25,000 to life-changing programs!
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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Downtown San Diego…the fun club with a view and a vision! We’re service-oriented. We’re energized. We enjoy each other's company. We’re a vibrant, multi-cultural community. We’re the Rotary Club of Downtown San Diego, committed to “Service Above Self.” We’re part of Rotary International, a global network of united individuals taking action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Join us at one of our weekly meetings to experience our energy, laugh with us, hear high caliber speakers, enjoy breakfast, and discover how we promote peace, understanding, and community service both locally and internationally. We meet at the University Club on the 34th floor of Symphony Towers each Wednesday morning:
University Club atop Symphony Towers
750 B St. Suite #3400
750 B St. Suite #3400
San Diego, CA 92101
7:00–7:30 AM: Breakfast and socializing
7:30-8:30 AM: Meeting
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Our Vision: Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Our Mission: Be an energized and proactive Service Club with a multi-cultural membership committed to "Service Above Self". We will promote peace, understanding and community service locally and internationally.
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We were honored to host MaryAnne Pintar, Chair of the San Diego County Citizen Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB), for an eye-opening presentation on law enforcement oversight. CLERB plays a critical role in our region by providing independent civilian oversight of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and county detention facilities.
Publicist Andy Friedenberg, founder of the San Diego Cinema Society and the founding Artistic Director of the Coronado Island Film Festival, spoke to Downtown San Diego Rotary club on Wednesday morning.
The Downtown San Diego Rotary Club has been honored to provide $15,000 in donations in support of the Power of Love Foundation's computer lab in Zambia. This lab is a critical component of Power of Love’s microfinance initiative, which equips first-time women entrepreneurs with the business training, capital, and tools needed to launch profitable enterprises, accumulate assets, and generate local employment.
This World Polio Day, Downtown San Diego Rotary is proud to take part in Rotary International's campaign for a future free from polio.
What does it take to achieve something the world says is impossible? It takes trust, determination, and a willingness to find common ground. Since committing to polio eradication in 1985, Rotary International and its partners have reduced polio cases by 99.9%.
That progress proves that when we show up, good things happen. Let's keep showing up until we reach a polio-free world.
What does it take to achieve something the world says is impossible? It takes trust, determination, and a willingness to find common ground. Since committing to polio eradication in 1985, Rotary International and its partners have reduced polio cases by 99.9%.
That progress proves that when we show up, good things happen. Let's keep showing up until we reach a polio-free world.
Inspiring talk by UCSD Scientist of the Year Dr. Sonia Ancoli-Israel on circadian rhythms and sleep as we age.
We were honored to host Mark Kersey from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association—San Diego’s oldest and most respected government watchdog group, serving our region for 81 years.
Betsy Brennan from the Downtown San Diego Partnership visited our club on September 30!
The Downtown San Diego Rotary Club is proud to continue supporting sustainable microfinance initiatives that transform the lives of women in coffee-growing regions. Based on the Grameen Bank model pioneered by Muhammad Yunus, these programs use solidarity lending—a peer-administered approach where local community members come together to provide support, accountability, and encouragement to help each entrepreneur succeed and repay her loan.
Our City Council District 3 representative, Stephen Whitburn, visited the Downtown San Diego Rotary club to describe his work for communities that make up the heart of our city—Downtown, Little Italy, Hillcrest, North Park, Balboa Park, and Mission Valley. In addition to his City Council duties, Whitburn serves as Chair of the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors.
Nancy Laturno, CEO of Mainly Mozart, shared her journey leading the largest Mozart festival in North America at Downtown San Diego Rotary's September 16 meeting.
We were pleased to host San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan at the Downtown San Diego Rotary yesterday!
As the leader of California’s second-largest District Attorney’s office, DA Stephan highlighted how San Diego maintains its status as the safest large county in the state. She shared her belief that safety and justice are the essential foundation required for our local economy, businesses, workforce, and community to thrive.
As the leader of California’s second-largest District Attorney’s office, DA Stephan highlighted how San Diego maintains its status as the safest large county in the state. She shared her belief that safety and justice are the essential foundation required for our local economy, businesses, workforce, and community to thrive.
We're placing a member spotlight on a true leader, mentor, and local legend in our community: Martin Blair!
As a founding member of the Downtown San Diego Rotary Club, Martin’s dedication to service has left an indelible mark on our city. For years, he sponsored a Rotaract Club, guiding and inspiring young adults to embrace Service Above Self and discover the power of Rotary.
As a founding member of the Downtown San Diego Rotary Club, Martin’s dedication to service has left an indelible mark on our city. For years, he sponsored a Rotaract Club, guiding and inspiring young adults to embrace Service Above Self and discover the power of Rotary.
We were honored to host Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, who shared an inside look at how one of California’s largest food banks is stepping up during critical times.
This weekend, 12 volunteers from the San Diego Downtown Rotary Club assembled ready-to-eat food packages at the Third Avenue Charitable Organization (TACO). These packages are part of a new pilot program in partnership with the San Diego Food Bank for people who lack access to kitchen facilities. Each package contains 10 nutritious, ready-to-eat items.
A huge thank you to the Brassy Broads for joining us at the Downtown San Diego Rotary Club on August 26. This hilarious group of women met in a comedy class and turned their shared love for humor into a force for good, raising money for charity through their stand-up shows.
It was a great morning at the Rotary Club of Downtown San Diego as we hosted San Diego City Attorney Heather Ferbert!
City Attorney Ferbert highlighted her office's crucial role as San Diego’s chief legal officer and city prosecutor, focusing on key initiatives impacting our community.
This week at the Downtown San Diego Rotary Club, we had the privilege of hearing from Steve Cohen, former KUSI News Director and candidate for California’s 50th Congressional District.
Having spent his early career under the mentorship of legendary CBS News Director Fred Friendly, Steve brought a seasoned perspective on the evolving role of journalism in America.
August 5 was an inspiring morning for the Rotary Club of Downtown San Diego as we heard from our new District Governor Jeb Bakke. Jeb shared his journey of initially joining Rotary for business networking, only to truly discover his passion for Rotary through service to others.
Downtown San Diego Rotary was honored to host Congressman Scott Peters on July 29 for a wide-ranging, insightful conversation on the issues shaping our region and nation!
