More fun at 7:30am than what you normally do, and with coffee
 
                 
 

 

Thursdays at 7:30am
2635 Second Avenue | San Diego 92103
Frampton Room at St. Paul's Manor

 
 
News
April 2018 Friday-Eve Happy Hour

APRIL HAPPY HOUR

Join us for good food, fine drink, and the best company!

6 o'clock pm Thursday, APRIL 26 2018

WEST COAST TAVERN
2895 University Ave 
San Diego, CA 92104

May you always have an eagle in your pocket,
A chicken on your table,
And Wild Turkey in your glass.

 

Uptown Rotary sponsors two Catalina Island Marine Institute scholarships
Uptown Rotary sends kids to camp
 
Two students who submitted application essays were awarded scholarships to beautiful Catalina Island Marine Institute in March. The students were part of a cohort of 24 seventh graders from Longfellow Spanish Immersion Magnet Middle School in Bay Park, San Diego.

For many of the students, the trip included their first boat ride, first high rope swing and first ocean experience. One child tasted her first scone at breakfast, thanks to unnamed chaperones who sneaked "adults-only" food to the kids.
 
For too many children, this trip held their first swim in the ocean and their first interaction with marine life. Some had never sat around a campfire before.
 
We are humbled to have provided this experience and are thrilled with the memories they made during Spring Break 2017.
 
 
March Social at Oscar Wilde's Irish Pub

Join us for good food, fine drink, and the best company! Register here: http://bit.ly/2nzQhEg

"A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally." ~Oscar Wilde

Oscar may have passed Rotary's Four Way Test. However, more research is needed, so we have the perfect place to discuss the finer points of being Rotarians, humanitarians and patriots.

As always, Service Above Self and Country Before Party.

Cheers!

 

6 o'clock pm Thursday, March 23

1440 University Ave 
San Diego, CA 92103

 

 
Rotarian-at-heart, April Balge, is MARRIED!
April Balge wed Isaac Adames at the beautiful seaside resort of Coronado Cays.

On February 19, family and friends gathered to see them say "I do." Celebration ensued and the couple are happily honeymooning in an undisclosed location.
 
We wish them many happy and healthy years together.
 
<3
 
 
 
St. Patricks Day Dinner and Art Project at Dreams For Change
Posted on Feb 23, 2017

 

Uptown Rotary will host dinner and a St. Patrick’s Day craft project for homeless individuals and families residing in their vehicles at the Safe Parking Program by Dreams For Change.

March 15 at 6:00PM  |  766 28th St. San Diego, CA  92102

We will also provide general needs to the residents (a good opportunity to clean out your closets):

Toiletries
Clothing
Blankets/pillows
Diapers and wipes
Socks

You are invited to join us after this event at Hamilton's Tavern for a well-earned adult beverage. 
Dreams For Change serves many people recovering from addictions so we will honor their commitment to remain alcohol-free during events.

See more at: http://uptownrotary.org/event/st--patrick%e2%80%99s-day-dinnner-and-art-project/#sthash.t9AFo9ah.dpuf
 
 
 
February Social with Uptown Rotary
Posted on Feb 06, 2017
 
Join Uptown Rotary for a relaxing and fun evening at il Postino in North Park.
Thursday, Feb 16 at 6pm
Happy Hour ends at 7:00pm so park your wheels in the rear lot by 6:00pm!    3959 30th Street.   No-host full bar.

Ask friends, family & co-workers to skip Valentine's Day out and party with us instead. Bruschetta, caprese, gamberi and sweet treats to be served.
 
Your Holiday Party ticket price will be matched 100% to benefit homeless seniors
Posted on Dec 04, 2016
 
December 1st: District Governor Marilyn Sanderson and Steve Nuñez inspired Uptown Rotary with tales of service.
 
Marilyn is a fabulous speaker and it was a joy to host her and Steve. In case you missed their visit, she spoke of the rampant lack of basic necessities of life in Kenya observed during a service trip. The only cooking implements at a school where children received much of their daily nutrition were donated by the local Rotary. Without Rotary, the children would have little or no lunch and no hope. Rotary gives hope. Hope is why we fund Polio vaccines in Asia, elementary school improvements in Nicaragua, and apartments for homeless seniors here in San Diego.
 
Your Holiday Party ticket will be matched 100% (up to $2,500) to completely furnish 5 apartments for homeless seniors in San Diego through St. Paul's PACE program! Tickets are here.

 
 
  Uptown Rotary Holiday Party!
Date: Dec 08, 2016 at 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tickets: $20
Location: St. Paul's PACE Center
View Map 111 Elm Street
San Diego, CA 92101
 
Details:

Cost includes appetizers, wine/beer, and holiday cheer! Kids are free.

Parking is FREE at street meters after 6pm

Contact: Liam Dunfey at 619-239-6900 or ldunfey@stpaulseniors.org.
 
Upcoming Events:
"We All Count" for the homeless - January 
Balboa Park Garden Adoption - TBD
School Field Trip to the Downtown Library - Spring 2017
 
 

Save the Date December 8 for our 2016 Holiday Party
Posted on Nov 21, 2016
Save the Date for Uptown Rotary's Holiday Party!

 
Tickets are available here.
 
Event: Uptown Rotary Holiday Party
Date: Dec 08, 2016 at 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fee: $20.00
Location: St. Paul's PACE Center
View Map 111 Elm Street
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
Details:

Come celebrate the season with Uptown Rotary

Where:  St. Paul’s PACE Center

Cost:  $20 includes appetizers, wine, and holiday cheer. Child entry is complimentary.

Parking:  Metered street parking is free after 6pm

Contact: Liam Dunfey at 619-239-6900 or ldunfey@stpaulseniors.org.
 
 
Please share this invitation with friends and family.  We can't wait to celebrate the joys of the season with you.
 
Happy Thanksgiving - we are dark on Nov 24, 2016.
 
 
Uptown Rotary Celebrates 100 Years of the Rotary Foundation
 
 
Uptown Rotary is happy to be honoring the life-changing community service that has been made possible over the past 100 years through the Rotary Foundation and the more than 33,000 clubs across the world. We are proud to have partnered with the Rotary Foundation to fund several projects both in our community and internationally in places like Uganda, Mexico and Nicaragua.
 
Throughout this year, members of our club are celebrating our commitment to "Service Above Self" by striving to provide 100 hours of community and club service through our "100 for 100 Challenge." Each member will track their hours using the Four Way Test as our guide.
 
We hope you will be inspired to join us and take part in the spirit of the Rotary Foundation's mission of "Doing Good in the World." If you'd like to give back to your community or are interested international service, Uptown Rotary would be happy to have you join us for our breakfast meetings or one of our upcoming service projects. Check our calendar for upcoming events or our Facebook for more information.
 
We are deeply grateful to Rotarian Terry Gardner of Terry Allen Gardner Creative Services for creating our wonderful emblem. Thank you!!
 
Another Successful Fundraiser at Gator By the Bay
Posted on May 09, 2016
 
 
 
 
Uptown Rotary had another amazing fundraising weekend at the annual Gator By the Bay- Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival. Each year, our club pours beer at the event to help raise money to support our service projects in the community.
 
For more information on the event and some pictures of some of our fabulous crew, check out our Facebook page or click on the "Read More" button below.
 
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Former Senator Christine Kehoe Visits Uptown for Talk on Plug-in Vehicles
Posted on Apr 20, 2016
On April 21st, former State Senator Christine Kehoe spoke with our Rotary Club about California's Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV)Collaborative. After a successful nineteen years in public office, Kehoe joined the PEV Collaborative in 2013 and was appointed to the California Transportation Commission in January 2016.
 
Kehoe shared information and resources on new and emerging technology that will allow PEVs to become a much more feasible and affordable solution for more people in the near future. Including, drum roll please, a MINIVAN! For more information on PEVs and the work of the PEV Collaborative, check out their website: www.pevcollaborative.org.
 
 
 
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New Uptown Rotary Member Liam Dunphy
Posted by Lance Margolin on Dec 14, 2015

Uptown Rotary is proud to announce Liam Dunphy as our newest member.  

Liam works for St. Pauls' Senior Center and is a long time friend of current member, Megan O'Dowd.  Liam and Megan attended college together at Elmira College in Upstate New York.  

We welcome Liam to Uptown Rotary and look forward to his active participation.

District 3 City Council Member Todd Gloria speaks at Uptown Rotary
Posted by Lance Margolin on Nov 20, 2015
 
At Uptown Rotary's regular morning meeting last week we had the honor of hosting speaker City Council Member Todd Gloria.  
 
Gloria spoke on several pertinent topics, including rising water rates, transportation planning, easing the parking problem in the city and homelessness.   Thank you Mr. Gloria for coming to our meeting.  We really enjoyed your presentation and hope you will come to future meetings.  
Uptown Rotary Holiday Party, December 9th
Posted on Nov 27, 2015
 
Mark your calendars for the annual San Diego Uptown Rotary Holiday Party, Wednesday, December 9th at 57 Degrees Club from 6-9.  You can purchase tickets to the event ($30 for one or $50 for two) at the Eventbrite address for the event.  The proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to The International Rescue Committee (IRC), which assists refugees coming to the United States from abroad.  
 
Please share this invitation to your friends and invite them to Uptown Rotary's Holiday Party.  We hope to see you all there.
 
 
 
 
Fundraiser for Uptown Rotary partner- A Reason to Survive (ARTS)
Posted on Nov 16, 2015
 
Last week's fund raiser at the ARTS facility in National City was heavily attended and raised lots of money.  As previously reported, the ARTS program, which stands for A Reason To Survive, was established to at risk youth in National City and get them off the streets and into the arts.  We look forward to many more ARTS events.