Events

Our International Zoom series continues with The Honorable Nadine Olivieri Lozano, recently-appointed Swiss Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. Prior to her new posting in Seoul, she served as Switzerland’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, with residence in Tehran.

Ambassador Olivieri Lozano holds a very special place in the hearts of all Rotarians, as she played a pivotal rose in the successful negotiations for the release of five American hostages in September 2023. 

Join La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary for an inside perspective on today’s Korean Peninsula, as well as the Ambassador’s insight on relations with Iran:

          • Thursday, Dec. 11 @ 3:30 pm PST

• Meeting ID 841 9863 2348

• Passcode 275966

LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84198632348?pwd=PlH8kel5D5UL9SbWE9znIqP6RIuqzM.1

Join us for A Holiday Bash!

When:  Sunday, December 14, 2025

Cost:  $35 per person (Treasurer Sharon will bill you)

Food: Serving heavy and delicious hors d'oeuvres! 

What To Bring:  7 volunteers to bring dessert  (nut free for allergy purposes, please)

 Gift Exchange (optional):  Bring a gift under $20 and participate in our holiday gift exchange!

Attire:  Holiday Cocktail Festive! And your red Rotary scarf!

What's on the horizon for San Diego's economy in 2026? Join us on January 9 for a comprehensive presentation from Eduardo Velasquez, Senior Director of Research & Economic Development for the Economic Development Corp. (EDC). 

Today we welcome the FBI Supervisory Special Agent Ben Meyer for an overview on cyber crime in San Diego and beyond. The FBI San Diego Field Office is fresh off the the seizure and shut down of a web domain used to defraud Americans through cryptocurrency investment-fraud scams. According to the Dec. 4 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune, more than 400 San Diegans were among the victims of Southeast Asia-based criminal enterprise, suffering an estimated cumulative loss of roughly $90 million in fiscal 2024. The paper notes: "However, federal investigators said they believe that figure to be a fraction of the total scope of losses, given that many victims do not report their losses to law enforcement." Join us for this important discussion of cyber crime - which, as we have just seen -can impact all of us. 

The LJGT Social Committee invites you to strengthen your connections between club meetings, and join the new Rotary Breakfast Bunch for a delicious meal and good conversation.  We will meet once a month in small groups to get to know each other in a different way than in our club  meetings.  

You are invited to go to the restaurant that is closer to you:  THE COTTAGE in Del Mar (1555 Camino del Mar, in Del Mar Plaza),  for those living north of the 56, and SNOOZE in La Jolla (8861 VIlla La Jolla Drive). for those living south of the 56.  These will be cozy neighborhood groups--to eat, chat and laugh together.  Spouses and friends are welcome.  What better way to start the day?! 

DATE:  FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 AT 8:30 AM.  Please indicate in the Registration "Tab Text"  section which restaurant you plan to attend.  Contact Dory Beatrice  for more information at 858 449 0558.  (Breakfast at your own expense.)      

Since the feedback from our first Rotary breakfast was very positive, I am hereby announcing the SECOND Rotary 
Bunch Breakfast.  Join us for delicious food and good conversation. Get to know your fellow Rotarians in a different way.  People living north of the 56 should go to a new location:  Richard Walker's in the Flower Hill Mall in Del Mar.  Rotarians living south of the 56 should return to Snooz in the Golden Triangle area.  What better way to start the day.   Please sign up here, on the club website or contact Dory at 858 449 0558; dorypbeatrice@gmail.com.(Breakfast at your own expense.)  In the "Tag Text" comments Section on the Registration form, please indicate which location you will be attending.

Join us for an evening of fellowship, connection, and community at Balboa’s Tap House! Set against the warm, welcoming atmosphere of one of San Diego’s favorite local gathering spots, this Rotary social is all about strengthening friendships and celebrating the spirit of service.

Enjoy great conversation over 32 rotating taps of local and craft brews, handcrafted cocktails, and a delicious menu of elevated comfort favorites. Whether you're a longtime Rotarian or a newer member looking to connect, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, share stories, and deepen the bonds that make our club strong.

Come raise a glass, build meaningful connections, and enjoy a night dedicated to fellowship. We look forward to seeing you there! 🍺✨

4421 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92117

Bobbie Smith is the Executive Director of the San Diego Crew Classic, the premier spring rowing regatta in the United States, attracting athletes from novice to Olympian levels and held annually on Mission Bay. Smith brings 20 years of business experience and connections in rowing to the position, with her love of the sport beginning as a rower in the US national team system and continuing as a coach on both junior and collegiate teams. A UCLA graduate in materials science and engineering, she also founded the San Diego Pride Sprints regatta in 2023. The 53rd San Diego Crew Classic takes place March 27–29, 2026.

Help restore the habitat at the beautiful San Elijo Lagoon!  The lagoon is in Encinitas, on Manchester Ave, west of the 5 and is visited by over 300 species of birds throughout the year.  We had a great time two years ago at this event when we helped restore Cardiff State Beach.   Please register by March 8 if you are interested in participating!  

Join us for our next breakfast event: anyone who lives south of the 56 can go to 
Snooze in the UTC area. 

Those who live north of it:  THe Broken Yolk Cafe, 2642 Del Mar Heights Road, Del Mar.  Plenty of free parking.   

Please RSVP to Dory and let her know if you're going to Snooze or The Broken Yolk,  Del Mar. 

It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time… Literally! Please join the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Social Committee in making Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwhiches at 8540 Via Mallorca San Diego, CA 92037. All sandwhiches produced will go to help food insecure people in San Diego through Father Joe's. Fary has donated her complex's great room to help everyone get together! We are aiming to make 2000 sandwhiches this time! If you would like to bring something please bring loaves of bread, we will be providing peanut butter and Jelly along with other supplies to make them! Please park at the DSW shoes or pet shop across from the complex and walk over. Feel free to bring friends and family, lets see how many we can make! Questions, comments or concerns, please text Samson Tse at (818) 632-5149

If you'd like to invite anyone by link rather than signing them up, please use this link https://lajollagtrotary.org/event/peanut-butter-and-jelly-social-march-29--2026/

Katy McDonald brings more than 30 years of expertise in nonprofit leadership to her role as President & CEO of Forever Balboa Park. Previously, she served as Chief of Staff at the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, where she played a pivotal role in the creation of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Prior to that, Katy was Deputy Director of External Affairs at the San Diego Museum of Art and held several key leadership positions at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. A graduate of Colorado College with a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Diego, Katy's deep roots in San Diego fuel her dedication to the city's cultural institutions. She shares Forever Balboa Park's unwavering commitment to preserving and enhancing Balboa Park's beauty and cultural vitality.

We will meet at 10:30 at a site to be designated to see the sights of La Jolla Cove and the beautiful Coast Walk. You will probably see sea lions, pelicans and cormorants plus world-class views. 

Then meet at Lisa and John's starting at 12:00 for a potluck lunch.  Bring a dish  to share  They will provide drinks including water, juice, lemonade , MIMOSAS and wine.  There will also be cornhole and ping pong. FAMILIES ARE WELCOME.   Sign up on the website and please indicate in the "comments" area whether you plan to attend the walk and/or the potluck.          Questions?  text LIsa  at 858 210 8812.   

Three options to park:

1.  Gold Spaces by Reservation Only, if you have not already provided Christy with your license plate # and you want to be added to the Gold space reservation system:  please put in the comment box (when registering for the meeting) your license plate # and whether you have a mobility issue (physical or carrying Club equipment).  Christy will add your request for Gold to her list.  Priority is then given to those with mobility issues with extra spaces assigned by lottery.  Emails will be sent to those that have reserved Gold Spaces and thoses that did not make that specific meeting's reservation lottery.  Please don't park in Gold unless you clearly understand you have been assigned a space otherwise you risk a parking ticket. Our club pays for all 20 spaces. 

2.  Use the parking link to park in "A" spaces either in front of the club or in Scholar's Garage, park in any A space.  Our club pays based on usage.

To register, enter your license plate number and follow the prompts.   https://www.offstreet.io/location/J0OQY072

3.  Park in a Visitor "V" space and self pay using with the Park Mobile app or a parking kiosk.  Let check-in know that you self-paid and you will be credited $7 on your membership fees for that meeting.

Note on Disability Plates:  Park anywhere except the Gold spaces that are reserved by license plate. If you have difficulty finding a space up close, let Christy know and we can work on opening up options in the Gold spaces for the next meet6ing.

Ted Anasis is Manager of Airport Planning with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, bringing 20+ years of experience leading long-term airport master planning, facility planning, and environmental review. He has led major projects at San Diego International Airport, including the 10-gate expansion of Terminal 2 (the Green Build, opened 2013), the first Rental Car Center (opened 2016), and the Airport Development Plan featuring the new 30-gate Terminal 1. Mr. Anasis also volunteers at Torrey Pines State Reserve and serves on the boards of TURN Behavioral Health Services and the North San Diego Business Chamber.

Yes, it's  Friday brunch time again--with your Rotary friends --for good food and good conversation.  Join us this Friday at 7:30 at The Snooze in La Jolla or The Broken Yolk in Del Mar.  

Please email me to RSVP so we have some idea how many people to set up in the restaurant:  dorypbeatrice@gmail.com 

Thanks and hope to see you there.

Hugs,

Dory

RotarRookies!  Celebrate your magnificent membership campaign win with an evening of cheer at New English Brewing!  Gloat over your success while you enjoy tasty cold brews and delicious appetizers!  See you there!

Drew Moser is the CEO of the Lucky Duck Foundation, which raises money to prevent and alleviate the suffering of homelessness throughout San Diego County by supporting and implementing programs designed to have a high and immediate impact.
Prior to joining the Lucky Duck Foundation, Drew was the Executive Director and President of the San Diego Hall of Champions and San Diego Sports Association, and before that he was the Director of Basketball Operations for Men’s Basketball at the University of San Diego.
Drew is passionate about teamwork and maximizing generosity and collaboration to aid those in need.
Drew earned a Business degree and MBA from the University of Redlands, and is married with three young kids. 

Join us for a special anniversary program honoring the history of La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary, the people who helped shape it, and the impact the club has made over four decades.

Watch the 40th anniversary video: 40 years in 15 minutes

Interested in joining us? Learn more about visiting a meeting and Rotary membership.

Dear Guests!  Please register now so that your place is reserved. Due to heightened demand and limited space we are asking you to register TODAY!

Directions & Logistics: please see the logistics below.

• Location: The Ida & Cecil Green Faculty Club at UC San Diego, off North Torrey Pines Rd.

  • Please view the map for the specific location - GPS will not reliably route you to the facility.  

• Time: Arrive no later than 7:00 AM PST; the celebration will run from 7:15 - 8:30 AM.

• Fee: $32 - includes parking and breakfast. 

• Parking: non-members should park in the lot next to Faculty Club. When this lot fills, active members will be on hand to direct you to a nearby parking garage.

• Tip:  Do a drive-by in advance!

Additional Options to Celebrate: if you cannot attend in person or on Friday, 15 May, please see additional opportunities to celebrate below.

• Attend our Pre-Party for Adult Beverages - Be there or Be Square

  • Thursday, 14 May 2026, 3:00 - 5:00 PM 

  • No-Host Bar at the Del Mar Marriott

  • 11966 El Camino Real (Near I-5 and Highway 56)

• Attend the 40th Celebration Remotely Via Zoom

  • Friday 15 May 2026, log on at 7:15 AM PST - Join Here  

LJGT Rotary Club Members - Register Now!  Be sure to register your personal guests that will be billed to your account.  There is a separate registration for non-members not currently connected to our Club.  Both member and nonmember registration links are also on our calendar. 

Parking options for members - We will be saving the Gold spaces for our non-member guests. Should Gold spaces become available, I will invite those with mobility issues to park in Gold. Look for a reservation email by 5/13.  All others members, please plan on parking in either the A spaces with the link below and also attached in a PDF, or the Visitor self-pay spaces (preferably in Scholars Garage to keep the guest spaces open up front).  We ask those with Disability Plate to park anywhere except Gold reserved.  And carpoooling is encouraged.  

Link for " A" spaces: 

To register, enter your license plate number and follow the prompts.   https://www.offstreet.io/location/J0OQY072