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We meet regularly, get to know each other, form friendships, and through that, we’re able to get things done in this community.

Rotary Clock in Del Mar Renovated

The Rotary Club of Del Mar celebrated the completion of the Rotary Clock at the corner of 15th Street and Camino Del Mar in Mar Mar August 9, 2020. In attendance were, Brett Mattei, Caroline Morin, Rotarian from Arizona, Karl Wagner, Sharon Schendel, Rotarian from Arizona, Susie Wagner, Jim and Bernadette Watkins, Marty Peters, Sharyn Daly, Dugan and Philippe Lamoise.

New 2020-21 President - Dugan Lamoise

Welcome

Dugan Lamoise

2020-21 President

Rotary Club of Del Mar

2020-21 Rotary International Theme

Member Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The following club members volunteered to substantially increase their already generous direct support of the Rotary Club of Del Mar charitable activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dugan Lamoise

Philippe Lamoise

Kathy Reed

Karin Davies

Jim Davies

Klaus Gubernator

Scott MacDonald

Dee House

Bob Sonnhalter

Suz Wagner

Karl Wagner

Mary Savoy

Brett Mattei

Tony Villasenor

Sharyn Daly

Janice Kurth

Matt Kurth

Marlene Gotz

Beth Westburg

Patti Kurtz

Garrie Rhodes

Don and Donna Fipps

Marty Peters

Sharon Schendel

Eric Nelte

Tom Ryan

Planting Seeds for a Cure for Diabetes

Posted by Sharon Schendel

Christina Kalberg (Executive Director) and Casey Davis (Director of Development) of the Diabetes Research Connection were the featured speakers at our May 14, 2020 virtual meeting when they spoke about efforts to find cures for diabetes.

Red Badger Virtual Chat

Posted by Sharon Schendel

District Governor Marta Knight and District 5340 are hosting a district-wide virtual red badger chat on Tuesday may 26, 2020 from Noon to 1 PM. The chat is an opportunity to hear from Marta about events in the district and to meet other new Rotarians and Rotoractors. This event also satisfies the Red Badge requirement of attendance at a district-wide event. Visit the District 5340 website to register.

Support Our Sponsors

Message from President Brett

Thursday, March 12 2020, club leaders briefed Del Mar Rotarians on SAR-CoV-2 (aka Novel Coronavirus), the virus that causes COVID-19.

Due to the elevated health risk to fellow Rotarians, as well as their loved ones and neighbors, our March 19 and March 26 club meetings are cancelled. The March 17 RCDM Board of Directors meeting is also cancelled, as is the Club Social planned for March 18.

On March 30 club leaders will decide whether to cancel subsequent meetings through April. We will communicate our decision to you.

If we cancel some or all of our regular club meetings for April, we will provide an online meeting solution to ensure continuity of club operations and social engagement of all club members, starting with an April 2 virtual meeting. If we take this route, we will assist members in using this technology.

Also, by March 19, club members having expertise in clinical and research expertise will begin conveying vetted information about the SAR-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 and the effects they could have in our communities.

A committee comprising Sharon Schendel, Don Fipps and Matt Kurth will vet, compile and distribute this information. Other club members who wish to help with this effort should forward their contributions to one of these committee members by phone or email.

Rotarian of the Month: Dugan Lamoise

Posted by Sharon Schendel

Congratulations to Dugan Lamoise for being named Rotarian of the Month for February. Dugan, together with Joel Candib is chairing the 2020 Sunset Soiree. Her committee has gotten off to an early and strong start so that the 16^th annual Soiree can be our best one yet. Mark your calendar for the next committee meeting on March 3 at Tom Ryan’s condo. Watch your email for details and directions.

Congratulations to Chris Stewart

Posted by Sharon Schendel

Chris Stewart (center) at RYLA 2019

Chris Stewart was Super Happy during our February 27 Happy Dollars for becoming a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. At the age of 47, Chris decided to go back to school to earn the certificate and Rotary Club of Del Mar provided financial support to help cover the cost of tuition. As one his projects during his certification, Chris has been helping to develop a virtual reality therapy program to help prison inmates overcome addiction.

Help Our Rotary Clock Get Ticking Again

Posted by Sharon Schendel

Diagnosing the Rotary clock

Our Rotary clock has stood in the heart of Del Mar since 2006 when it was presented as a gift to the city in honor of Rotary’s centennial. The clock underwent exterior restoration in 2014, but now the clockworks are in need of repair so that the clock is right more than twice a day. Donations of $3500 are needed to repair and update the clock mechanism. Contact Marty Peters if you would like to contribute to this special fund.

Fun Presidential Facts for Winning Bar Bets

Posted by Sharon Schendel

Richard Lederer in patriotic attire

Verbivore Richard Lederer was again our speaker at the February 27, 2020 meeting. This year his focus was on U.S. President trivia that can be used to win bets with your friends on drinking outings. Read on for some fun facts.

District 5340 Music Competition

Posted by Sharon Schendel

Garrie Rhodes (center) with Zixnon Chen (left) and Isabella Yang (right)

Ed Siegel finds Isabella Yang's violin to be a bit of a challenge

We had three talented musicians perform at the February 20, 2020 meeting. Isabella McCormick, of Cathedral Catholic High School returned with her harp to play Légende by Henriette Renié. Zixnon Chen, also of Cathedral Catholic High School played Sonata No. 1 by Alberto Ginastera. Isabella Yang of Scripps Ranch High School performed Csárdás by Vittorio Monti by playing the piece on the Chinese violin, which has only two strings.

WAPI Project with UCSD Rotaract

Posted by Sharon Schendel

Completed WAPIs ready for packaging and shipping

We joined Rotaract at UCSD Presents for its 6th annual WAPI Project. Over 100 volunteers from Rotaract, Rotary and other UCSD student organizations like the health pre-professional honor society Alpha Epsilon Delta helped assemble more than 1,000 water pasteurization indicators (WAPIs).

President Elect Training Seminar (PETS)

Posted by Sharon Schendel

LaShonda Delivuk with President-Elect Sharon Schendel at PETS

Each year, all President-Elects (PEs) of Rotary Clubs attend a President Elect Training Seminar (PETS). The Southwest Rotary PETS brings together Rotary PEs from as far as Arizona to learn strategies to ensure the success of clubs they will lead in the upcoming Rotary Year.

Rotary Road Trip Part 2: Cathedral Catholic High School

Posted by Sharon Schendel

Sharon Schendel (second from left) and faculty advisor Mara Milligan (back row) with Interact Club seniors (l to r): Evelyn Lopez, President Denise Picazo, Vanessa Delarvia, Angeline Arcos, Joey Kellogg, Nicole Milla, Salvador de la Rosa, Jonathon Jaramillo (kneeling)

Cathedral Catholic High School (CCHS) was the site for our February 6 meeting. Seniors from CCHS Interact Club, which our club sponsors, with their faculty advisory Mara Milligan hosted.

February Social at West End Bar & Kitchen

Posted by Sharon Schendel

Families are welcome at Rotary socials (l to r) Janice Kurth, Kirsti and Ryan Riell (with Adeline), Karly and Suzy Wagner, Val Myers

The February social at West End Bar and Kitchen mixed business and pleasure- the Sunset Soiree committee met first before other members arrived to enjoy food and drinks at the long central table.

Rotary Road Trip Part 1: La Jolla Institute for Immunology

Posted by Sharon Schendel

La Jolla Institute for Immunology Chief Advancement Officer Chris Lee points out some of the Institute highlights

We visited La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) on the UCSD campus to start our three week road trip. LJI is home to around 25 world-renowned faculty who are performing important basic research studies that can be translated into clinical applications.

Build a School, Leave a Legacy

Lily and Jimmy Thai are founders of the Build A School Foundation that provides funds for the construction of schools in rural areas of Vietnam. For as little as $7,000, the Build a School Foundation can provide a primary school to communities in need.

Hosting District Governor Elects

Posted by Sharon Schendel

Top panel: Karin Davies with Patrick and Terry Obath; Bottom Panel (l to r) Susan Stacy, Astrid Durand Viel, Emidio and Auxiliadora Cunha, Dolly Sachdeva and Davinder Singh

During the annual International Assembly in San Diego District Governor Elects (DGEs) undergo training before beginning their term in July. Each year local Rotarians host DGEs in their homes- this year Dugan and Philippe Lamoise hosted a gathering for DGEs and other Assembly attendees.

Tom Woolsey Passes Away

Posted by Sharon Schendel on Jan 26, 2020

Tom Woolsey (far right) at a 2017 meeting

We were saddened to hear that our long-time member, Tom Woolsey, passed away on January 22, 2020 at the age of 93. Tom joined Rotary Club of Del Mar in 1990 and was neighbor to Monty Woolley, who informed club members of his loss.

Welcoming District Governor Elects to the International Assembly

Posted by Sharon Schendel on Jan 19, 2020

Raquel D'Garay-Juncal (Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley), Peter James-Robertson (DGE District 1285, Horwich, UK), John Mullin (Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo), Deborah Loveday (Rotary Club of Port Macquarie, District 9650), Celia Ramirez (Rotary Club of San Diego Southeast)

This year marks the last year of San Diego as host of Rotary International’s International Assembly- in 2021 the event will move to Orlando. Volunteers from District 5340 were on hand to welcome District Governor Elects who will undertake crucial training during the Assembly so that they will have the tools they need to steer their districts toward success in Rotary Year 2020-2021.

Building Partnerships Between Rotarians and the Peace Corps

Posted by Sharon Schendel on Jan 19, 2020

Brett Mattei with Cal Mann and a banner from Rotary Club of Stip in North Macedonia

Former member Cal Mann joined our first meeting of the new decade to talk about his experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer in North Macedonia and how a chance meeting helped him begin to align the efforts of Peace Corps volunteers with Rotarians in the areas they serve. Cal brought with him a banner from Rotary Club of Stip. Read more about Cal’s story at a recent Rotary service blog post.

Higher Expectations Produce Better Outcomes at Nativity Prep Academy

Gil Brady, President of Nativity Prep Academy (NPA), was our featured speaker at the January 9, 2020 meeting. Although the Academy formally schools students for Grades 6-8, these are just three years out of an 11 year commitment. The commitment NPA students and their families make is also significant. While students, they spend over 10 hours a day at NPA. This extended time is needed to ensure that the students, all of whom are from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, can catch up to grade level.

Bench Painting in Del Mar

Jim Watkins at the new selfie site with Sally the Sea Lion

Our members took time on two consecutive Fridays to spruce up the benches on the southwest corner of L’Auberge. The park has a new resident provided by Jim Watkins and securely installed by Bill Rawlings: Sally the Sea Lion. Next time you’re in the park take a picture of Sally- we’ll need think of an Instagram hashtag for her.

The Rotary Club of Del Mar is a registered 501c4 non-profit organization.