Vol. 101, No. 40 April 23, 2015 ROTARY CLUB

Balboa Park and Rotary: NEXT MEETING

San Diego’s Two Treasures April 30 It’s of no surprise to The program then kicked into gear with a most of us Rotarians number of announcements that included: Mike Dee how much of an impact  Cheryl Wilson giving us a great President & CEO of the our club has and contin- overview of the Senior Services Com- ues to have in the re- mittee and all the important work they gion. Thursday’s do, including bringing many seniors presentation by our own to our annual holiday program, much David Oates Editor Betty Peabody along- to the delight of our visitors and fel- Mike Dee was named President side Professor Nancy low Rotarians. and CEO of the San Diego Padres Carol Carter certainly illustrated that well,  Jenni Prisk, Peace Committee Chair- on July 17, 2013. Since his return but more on that in a moment. person, who reminded us that applica- to San Diego, Dee has led the ef- tions for the September 17 inaugural fort to revamp the organization's President Michelle Candland opened up Peace Award program are due to the baseball operations philosophy, the program by passing the baton to Marc office by May 31. Information is has overseen ownership's commit- Tarasuck, whose Inspirational Moment available here. ment to renovate and improve celebrated the leadership role women cur-  Welcoming our newest members: Ja- , has spearheaded the rently hold in preserving San Diego’s net Fagan, whose primary sponsor club's successful bid for the 2016 greatest treasure, Balboa Park, despite was the bow tie-sporting Andy All-Star being kept out of helping to organize the Hewitt; and Mark Neville, whose Game and has focused on trans- Panama-California Exposition a century primary sponsor was Kimberley Lay- forming Petco Park into a 365-day earlier. Brandon Horrocks followed by ton. year-round facility with a variety leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance and of different events beyond Padres the singing of You’re A Grand Old Flag President Michelle then came back to the baseball. accompanied by Larry Showley on the podium to introduce Betty and Nancy piano. Dodger fan (Boooooo!) Stan Law- who then provided us a comprehensive Prior to his return to San Diego in rence then read off the day’s top stories overview on how San Diego Rotary and 2013, Dee served as President & courtesy of Buddy Thomas and his firm, Balboa Park have been partners for more CEO of the and Superior Planning, Inc. than 100 years. Before getting started, Sun Life Stadium from 2009- however, brothers Phil, Jr. and George 2013. President Michelle then took back center Gildred surprised Betty by handing her a stage to welcome all visitors and also special medallion that was minted by their thank Ron Eisenberg for a terrific Gro- father, Phil Gildred, Sr., on the occasion tarian cooking lesson event at his Great of the park’s 1935 Exposition. George and News cooking school. She then chal- Phil had it engraved with Betty’s name in lenged all of us going to various Rotari- honor of her tireless work on behalf of ans at Work projects on Saturday to take Balboa Park. What a great tribute! and submit some cool pictures of their activities. The one determined to be the Betty and Nancy highlighted the times best will win a nice, non-Two-Buck- when San Diego Rotary worked in sup- Chuck bottle of wine! Michelle finished port of the park. Among these were when Chair of the Day her remarks by thanking those on the Rotarians welcomed visitors to the 1915 Tom Seidler MOST Committee for their incredible Panama-California exposition, and when work the previous weekend in Mexico, our club and park officials supported the where the team performed more than 300 Red Cross survival training lessons during surgeries and changed the lives of so World War I. many people in need! Continued on page 2

Balboa Park and Rotary: QUICK BITS San Diego’s Two Treasures CALENDAR Continued ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE SOUTHEAST ROTARY One of the most visible partnerships, though, was LIBERTY STATION CONFER- CLUB WILL BE CLOSED TO ENCE CENTER UNLESS OTHER- when San Diego Rotary took on the task of renovat- WISE NOTED VISITORS ON APRIL 2— Their ing the neglected Alcazar Gardens in 1961 when regular meeting schedule resumes on then President Philip Klauber stated, “Rotary will May 6. lead the way” in showcasing how the public can April and should be directly involved in ensuring that the SPRING TENNIS TOURNA- park remains one of the city’s most treasured asset. 30 Mike Dee, President MENT—May 6 at 5:00 at the San Diego Padres Barnes Tennis Center in Point Lo- Turning to today, Betty rightfully lobbied for a re- ma. All skill levels welcome. Entry newed commitment by the club toward the preser- May fee is $25. Any questions, contact vation of Balboa Park. Much needs to be done to John Peelle. Register on our web- keep it as vital as it was back in 1868, where the 7 Honoring Mothers— site. 1,400 acres were originally set aside by San Die- Special Mother’s Day gans who numbered only 2,500 at the time. An esti- program MAY 15 CLUB 33 GOLF TOUR- mated $500 million of deferred maintenance is NAMENT - If you are interested in needed and another projected $500 million must be 14 Guadalupe Valley: Baja playing in the final round of this an- spent to make the park as accessible as possible to Wine Country nual tournament at the San Diego all. Landscaping is also in need of upkeep and the Country Club, please contact Marten significant homeless problem in the park must be 21 Douglas Myers— “the Golf Guy” Barry immediately. addressed, according to Betty. San Diego Zoo Global

BIRTHDAYS Though daunting, Nancy and Betty quickly pointed out that the problems are solvable and can be a GROTARIAN EVENTS product of the will by organizations such as San Diego Rotary to do something about them. Our club Roy Bell April 27 MAY 19 HIGH TECH HIGH has already taken one step by committing time and TOUR & RECEPTION Jamie Moraga 28 resources to revitalize Alcazar Gardens once again. Terry Moore 28 If there are just a few others with the same passion Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Judy Thompson 28 and commitment as Betty and Nancy, then Balboa Cost: $20 per person Park has a very bright future. Location: Pt. Loma campus at Darlene Davies 28 2861 Womble Street, San Diego, Brage Golding 28 There were two final notes at the end of the meet- 92106 Mark Allan 29 ing. The first was a call for help by President Come join the Grotarians for a Dodie Rotherham 29 Michelle who asked if anyone has a refrigerator they’d like to donate to the Tecate Medical Clinic tour inside the mind of the genius Jen Weissman 29 that built by members of our own club, as the one of the founder and creator of High Budd Rubin 30 on site recently stopped working. No less than 20 Tech High, Larry Rosenstock. He Bob Kelly 30 minutes later, Randall Densley offered up a re- will personally take us through the High Tech High Pt. Loma schools Duke Sobek 30 placement. Thanks Randall! President Michelle also invited San Diego Rotarians to watch our dis- with a thorough, detailed explana- Dick Jackson 30 trict’s 4-Way Speech Contest that is featuring two tion of the way the school is struc- Larry Showley 30 Hoover High School Interact students. If you have- tured and the successes of their Steve Cairncross May 1 n’t been to one, you are missing out witnessing students. Known internationally, HTH also now has an interact Skip Starkey, Jr. 1 some truly inspiring young people! Registration is available at here. Club sponsored by us! Food and Ron Eisenberg 3 beverages will be available after Jim Groen 3 I hope to see you all next week for San Diego Pa- the tour. Friends and family are Deborah Szekely 3 dres President, Mike Dee. Until next time, I’ll see welcome! Click here for more you all in service! info.

Meetings: Every Thursday at Noon, Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, 92106 Michelle Candland, President  Paul Devermann, Executive Director San Diego Rotary  2247 San Diego Avenue, Ste. 233, San Diego, CA 92110-2943 Phone: 619/299-3309 Fax: 619/299-3340  e-mail: [email protected]  website: http://www.sandiegorotary.club

FACES IN THE CROWD

Our greeters today were Ricardo da Rosa, Will Rivera, Ron Dick Murphy and Christine Kehoe joined us today. Eisenberg, Nancy Scott and Ray Higgins.

President Michelle with new member Janet Fagan and her President Michelle with new member Mark Neville and his sponsor Andy Hewitt. sponsor Kimberley Layton.

George Gildred and Phillip Gildred, Jr. presented Betty Guest speakers Betty Peabody and Nancy Carol Carter high- Peabody with a 1935 commemorative medallion designed lighted the history between Rotary and Balboa Park. for the California Pacific Exposition held in Balboa Park.

President Michelle with our SDSU Rotaracts.

New Members Please welcome our newest members to the club.

Janet Fagan - Mark Neville - “Associations- “Telecommunications-Service San Diego Bowl Games.” Mark Provider.” Janet is the Senior Ac- is the Executive Director of the count Director for One Source San Diego Bowl Game Associa- Networks. She is responsible for tion. They are a non-profit com- business capture in the large En- munity enhancement organiza- terprise accounts and military tion that produce the Holiday bases in the Southwest. Andy Bowl and Poinsettia Bowl each Hewitt, Steve Green and Jerry year. Kimberley Layton, John Jessop were her sponsors. Wertz and Nikki Clay were his (B) 858-945-7390 sponsors. [email protected] (B) 619-283-5808 [email protected] FOUR-WAY TEST SPEECH FINALS

We need Four-Way Test Speech Finals supporters! The club and the District need your attendance and support at the up-coming contest on April 28th at the California Center for the Arts. We want to give our own Hoover Interact finalists Dulce and Jennifer a fantastic showing of support and solidarity.

Don Teemsma, our club’s Four-Way Test Speech Contest Vice-Chair, pledges the Don Teemsma Guarantee...that if you do not have a good time and do not leave inspired, he will pay for your event ticket by way of a Rotary fine.

Click here for event details and registration on the District website.

GROTARIAN EVENT Thank you to everyone who attended the Grotarian event at the Great News Cooking School. It was another full house! A special thank you to Ron Eisenberg for hosting this event.

The Brie appetizer was encrusted with the Rotary wheel! ROTARIANS AT WORK DAY April 25, 2015

A special thank you to our 2015 RAW Committee Chairs Craig Nelson, Emily Rex and Chris Christopher, and to our addi- tional site coordinators Jim Hughes, Jenni Prisk, Don Teemsma, Beatriz Valencia, Mike Caruso, Lisa Miller, Mark Stuart, Cheryl Wilson and John Peelle for putting together another successful event. Also, thank you all of the Hoover Interact stu- dents, friends, family and guests who participated with us this year. ROTARIANS AT WORK DAY 2015 cont.