Our September social will be one of the free Sunset Sunday Concerts at the outdoor amphitheater in Civita Park, located at the intersection of Civita Boulevard and Russell Park Way in Mission Valley. It’s a picnic-style event so bringing a beach chair and/or blanket is recommended. Each concert features a lineup of food trucks offering tasty local eats. Feel free to bring food for yourself or to share.

The musician will be The Mighty Untouchables, an Award-winning and wildly popular band with a dynamic mix of dance, rock, R&B, and Motown classics.

Prospective members and guests are welcome! Contact us at mverotary@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming.

The Mission Valley Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm at Civita Park. They have offered us a free space to share about our club and recruit new members. We’ve set up 1.5-hour shifts to spread the word to attendees about Rotary. We’d love your help staffing the booth. You can sign up for a shift here.

The San Diego River Park Foundation (SDRPF) reached out to our club for help recruiting volunteers for a project at Grant Park, their soon to be nature education center in Mission Valley.  They need help moving large rocks to create a simulated "dry river bed/watershed" at the park that will also serve as drainage and irrigation help when it rains.

The rocks are between baseball and large melon sized (or a foot).  They have been using wheelbarrows, hands and have a dolly for the few largest rocks. The photo to the right is an example of what they are trying to create.

To the left is is a picture of the actual area we will be working.  It will need some digging for shaping and slope, before the rocks are moved into it. Volunteers can join in or leave whenever they need anytime between 8:00am - 12:00pm. This is going to be a great park to enjoy when it's completed and will be even more enjoyable knowing we were a part of it. 

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event:

• Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required

• Other Items to Bring: Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection

• Weather: Light rain will not cancel the event

• All ages are welcome!

We meet once a month to share updates and upcoming events, hear from a speaker representing a community organization, and to connect with one another. Upcoming events include volunteering and networking opportunities. A light dinner will be provided.

The speaker for this meeting will be Jessica Ullyott, Founder of Nature Needs San Diego. The mission of Nature Needs SD is to inform people about local nature spaces and volunteer opportunities to promote the health of individuals, the community and the environment. Jessica is a former middle and high school teacher with a Masters in Teaching Biology. She is the author of Intentional: A Holistic Approach to Building and Maintaining a Sustainable Lifestyle. The proceeds from the book benefit the San Diego River Park Foundation.

Prospective members are welcome! Email us at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at mverotary@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming. If you aren’t a member, your first meeting is free. We ask $10 to cover the cost of dinner from members and visiting Rotarians.

This month in appreciation of the Mission Valley Library and in observance of National Literacy Month, we will be donating any happy dollars collected to the Friends of the San Diego Public Library, Mission Valley Chapter.

Join a community of like-minded volunteers with the San Diego River Park Foundation (SDRPF) working to restore the San Diego River Estuary- a highly sensitive habitat that is home to several endangered species. By removing invasive plants, you’ll directly support the return of native pollinators and wildlife, prevent erosion, improve water quality, and protect endangered species, like the California Least Tern. Together, we will create a healthier, more accessible natural space for the entire community to enjoy. This is a huge effort and a great opportunity for those looking to try out field work, connect with fellow nature lovers, make a meaningful difference for a critical and fragile ecosystem, and explore the beautiful estuary habitat!

At the same time, the SDRPF education team will also be promoting their Cool River Education Program. SDRPF offers free, nature-focused STEM learning opportunities that encourage students to explore and learn about the significance of the San Diego River through hands-on activities, experiments, and games. This event will showcase the variety of experiences we provide, which includes nature-based arts and crafts, as well as games designed to teach participants about local birds, pollinators, aquatic invertebrates, and more!

What to Expect: Many of these invasive plant species are small annuals that require hand pulling, so be prepared to get dirty. All necessary tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves or safety glasses if preferred.

Please note: The meeting location is NEAR the address listed. We will meet at the small grassy area between the main parking lot, the San Diego River Bikeway, and Ocean Villa Inn.

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event:

• Attire: Long Pants and closed-toe shoes are required.

• Items to Bring: Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection, snacks

• Weather: Light rain will not cancel the event

• For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event

• There are restroom facilities at this location

• No experience necessary!

• All ages are welcome, but those under 16 need supervision. Ages 16 and 17 are allowed alone but with a parent signature

Let us know our Community Service Director Linda know if you can make it or email us at mverotary@gmail.com

Get outside, connect with an amazing community, and help bring a new eco-park to life! Join us in volunteering with San Diego River Park Foundation for a fun and fulfilling morning at Grant Park, where you’ll connect with others, enjoy the fresh air, and make a real difference. This future nature education center and eco-park will provide free STEM and environmental learning experiences to thousands of underserved students per year! Help create a beacon of green space in the heart of Mission Valley by joining your community in vegetation removal and weeding, trash pick-up, graffiti removal, and occasional planting.

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event:

• Bring: Trash grabbers, loppers, hand pruners, shovels, and gloves (if you have them). Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection.

• Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required

• Weather: Light rain will not cancel the event

• For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event

• There are restroom facilities at this location

• All ages are welcome, but those under 16 need supervision. Ages 16 and 17 are allowed alone but with a parent signature.

Let us know our Community Service Director Linda know if you can make it or email us at mverotary@gmail.com

Join us for in watching the Padres take on the San Francisco Giants while enjoying craft beer from AleSmith Brewing Company. The game starts at 6:40pm. Come early, at 6:15pm we’ll play a round of Rotary baseball trivia, winner gets a free beer.

We’ve added a service element to the event - Just in Time for Foster Youth has asked for our support in collecting non-perishable meals and snacks for their former foster youth ages 18-25 so we’ll be collecting items for their organization at our Padres Watch Party. Requested items include peanut butter, pull top or tuna packets, granola bars, nuts, trail mix, oatmeal, mac n cheese bowls, beef jerky, etc. Ready-to-make items are great for their participants experiencing homelessness, as they do not require a stove or refrigerator to prepare.

AleSmith Brewing Company’s Tasting Room is perfect for the whole family, with a kid and dog-friendly atmosphere and offering beer, cider, non-alcoholic beer, tea, and Swell sodas. During the game AleSmith will have $2 off on their “394” pale ale and hazy beers during the game.

The food truck on-site that night will be Artesano Taco which specializes in fresh authentic Mexican food made using family recipes from Durango, Mexico. We can also bring our own food. Patti will bring chips, guacamole, and salsa. Feel free to bring anything or you can buy dinner there.

Let our Membership Chair Patti know you’re coming or email us at mverotary@gmail.com

Get outside, connect with an amazing community, and help bring a new eco-park to life! Join us in volunteering with San Diego River Park Foundation for a fun and fulfilling morning at Grant Park, where you’ll connect with others, enjoy the fresh air, and make a real difference. This future nature education center and eco-park will provide free STEM and environmental learning experiences to thousands of underserved students per year! Help create a beacon of green space in the heart of Mission Valley by joining your community in vegetation removal and weeding, trash pick-up, graffiti removal, and occasional planting.

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event:

• Bring: Trash grabbers, loppers, hand pruners, shovels, and gloves (if you have them). Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection.

• Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required

• Weather: Light rain will not cancel the event

• For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event

• There are restroom facilities at this location

• All ages are welcome, but those under 16 need supervision. Ages 16 and 17 are allowed alone but with a parent signature.

Let us know our Community Service Director Linda know if you can make it or email us at mverotary@gmail.com

Join City Heights Rotaract Club at their monthly meeting. Our club sponsors City Heights Rotaract and Marge is one of their club advisors. Rotaract is a type of Rotary club for young professionals.

We encourage our members to attend at least one of their meetings within the Rotary year. Their meetings typically take place on 2nd Tuesdays. Please notify them at chrotaractclub@gmail.com if you plan on attending so they have an accurate headcount for dinner.

We meet once a month to share updates and upcoming events, hear from a speaker representing a community organization, and to connect with one another. Upcoming events include volunteering and networking opportunities. A light dinner will be provided.

Please note that this meeting will not be taking place at the Mission Valley Branch Library since it is not available. Instead we will be meeting at the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library.

The speaker for this meeting will be Dr. Ravi Rajaratnam, an executive and leadership coach dedicated to unlocking transformational growth by addressing leadership challenges at their root - where mindset, behavior, and brain science intersect. Leveraging over 30 years of executive experience, Ravi specializes in identifying the underlying cognitive and emotional patterns that shape how leaders think, decide, communicate, and influence. His methodology blends cutting-edge neuroscience, executive strategy, and leadership development to enhance self-awareness, resilience, cognitive agility, and executive presence.

Prospective members are welcome! Email us at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at mverotary@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming. If you aren’t a member, your first meeting is free. We ask $10 to cover the cost of dinner from members and visiting Rotarians.

Our Public Image Chair Jessie Case is inviting our members to attend VolunBEERS, a fundraiser for HandsOn San Diego where attendees have the opportunity to give back to the San Diego community through volunteer service while enjoying the best beer San Diego has to offer. There will also be a silent auction for gift baskets that will include items such as wine bottles, golf course and K1 Speed vouchers, passes to Six Flags, and more! Please note that individuals must be at VolunBEERS to place their bids.

This VolunBEERS is dedicated to supporting youth literacy within San Diego with Words Alive, an organization whose mission is to open opportunities for life success by inspiring a commitment to reading. Attendees will pack learning kits that include a craft activity, resource guides, and a copy of a book for students. Volunteers will additionally join a letter writing campaign that is dedicated to students, educators, and volunteers in their programs.

General admission is $25 for the Thumbs Up ticket which includes project supplies + one non-alcoholic beverage. Drink deals are $30 for the High Five ticket which includes project supplies + one pour from Ballast Point Brewing, or $50 for the Handshake ticket which includes project supplies + up to three pours from Ballast Point Brewing.

The Rotary year runs July 1 - June 30 so it’s time to celebrate our accomplishments and leaders in 2024-2025 while welcoming in our 2025-2026 leadership. We’ll have a potluck dinner at a member’s home on their outdoor patio. You can sign up to bring an item for the potluck here. This event is for members and their invited guests only.

Our July social will be one of the free Sunset Sunday Concerts at the outdoor amphitheater in Civita Park, located at the intersection of Civita Boulevard and Russell Park Way in Mission Valley. It’s a picnic-style event so bringing a beach chair and/or blanket is recommended. Each concert features a lineup of food trucks offering tasty local eats. Feel free to bring food for yourself or to share.

The musician will be Cassie B, a San Diego native who brings an infectious mix of pop, funk, rock, and soul. Perfect for a summer night of dancing on the lawn.

Prospective members and guests are welcome! Contact us at mverotary@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming.

Join Rotary District 5340 in the 2025 San Diego Pride Parade!
Support the launch of the new Rotary Club of Hillcrest and show your Rotary pride in one of the most vibrant celebrations of the year!

📅 Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
💵 Registration Cost: $35 (Club Growth Contribution) 
📍 Location: Staging area near Park & University, San Diego

We’re aiming for at least one participant from every club in District 5340 – and yes, we’re in a friendly competition with Hillcrest Kiwanis, so let’s show up strong!

Event Details:

• Arrive between 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM to learn a few easy group moves with a ribbon wand.

• Parade kicks off mid-morning (exact step-off time will be announced in July).

• Route is 1.5 miles to Balboa Park (no resting spots, so come prepared).

• Parade ends near the entrance to the Pride Festival (tickets sold separately).

What to Bring/Wear:

• Solid colored T-shirt in a bold color of the diversity flag (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, or brown).

• Water, hat, and sunscreen.

• First 30 registrants get a special Rotary vest to wear! The Rotary Club of Hillcrest will retain the vests to use at future volunteer events.

🎉 Let’s come together as People of Action and celebrate community, love, and inclusion.
Register today and proudly represent your club!

Hillcrest Rotary is a satellite club of Mission Valley Evening Rotary that meets on 2nd Mondays. Our club is basically acting like an incubator for their club while they recruit members and get established until they are ready to become an independent club. MVE Rotary members are encouraged to attend Hillcrest Rotary meetings and events to show our clubs’ support.

Hillcrest Rotary hosts their meetings at Négociant Winery. The closest parking is metered street parking along University Avenue. Free parking may be able to be found on Richmond Street or Essex Street nearby. Light snacks are provided and wine/drinks are available for purchase.

We meet once a month to share updates and upcoming events, hear from a speaker representing a community organization, and to connect with one another. Upcoming events include volunteering and networking opportunities. A light dinner will be provided.

PLEASE NOTE that this meeting will take place on the 1st Tuesday instead of the 1st Monday because the Mission Valley Library is no longer open on Mondays.

The speaker for the meeting will be Walter Lam, President and CEO of the Alliance for African Assistance. Walter, a refugee himself, founded Alliance for African Assistance in 1989 to assist refugees. In 2007, he established Alliance Health Clinic. The organization expanded internationally with offices in Italy, Kenya, and Uganda. Walter Lam is passionate about serving and assisting refugees and the underserve communities, both in San Diego and globally.

The mission of Alliance for African Assistance is to uplift refugees, immigrants, and the most vulnerable among us. They strive to help them become self-sufficient, thriving community members. As an affiliate of the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) they've successfully resettled 14,700 refugees from various countries.

Prospective members are welcome! Email us at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at mverotary@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming. If you aren’t a member, your first meeting is free. We ask $10 to cover the cost of dinner from members and visiting Rotarians.

Join us for a walk along the San Diego River to fundraise and raise awareness about Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate Polio. Participants are encouraged to donate to Rotary International’s PolioPlus fund prior to the walk. Please try to wear an End Polio Now t-shirt, your Mission Valley Evening Rotary t-shirt, or a red shirt.

We’ll meet at the Mission Valley Branch Library at 5pm then walk along the Ben & Nikki Clay San Diego River Trail, picking up trash along the way. Pickers, bags, and gloves will be provided. Feel free to bring your own! At 6:30pm we’ll enjoy happy hour and dinner at Pho Ca Dao’s patio (same shopping center as the Mission Valley Library). You’re welcome to join us at happy hour even if you can’t join the walk.

Please park behind the library at the park or in the main parking lot for the mall area, so we don’t take up the library’s parking spaces.

Hillcrest Rotary is a satellite club of Mission Valley Evening Rotary that meets on 2nd Mondays. Our club is basically acting like an incubator for their club while they recruit members and get established until they are ready to become an independent club. MVE Rotary members are encouraged to attend Hillcrest Rotary meetings and events to show our clubs’ support.

Hillcrest Rotary hosts their meetings at Négociant Winery. The closest parking is metered street parking along University Avenue. Free parking may be able to be found on Richmond Street or Essex Street nearby. Light snacks are provided and wine/drinks are available for purchase.

You won't want to miss this year's Governor's Dinner slated for June 7, 2025 at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. This is going to be an evening of celebration for what we’ve collectively accomplished in Rotary year 2024-2025 and what the next Rotary year has in store.

• Tickets: $105/person

  • We’ve already booked a table for 10 with all seats claimed. We’re collecting interest in a 2nd table of 10. Contact us at mverotary@gmail.com including your dinner selection: Beef Short Ribs, Salmon, or Red Chili Roasted Cauliflower (Vegan/Vegetarian).

  • Early Bird Discount Ends May 3, 2025 - prices go up to $125.50/person

  • Event Registration Closes May 30, 2025

• Parking: $10

• Attire: Cocktail Dress/Gown, Dark Suit/Tuxedo

• Schedule:

  • 4:30pm Check-In/Registration Opens

  • 5:00pm Reception at Garden Terrace (No Host Bar)

  • 6:00pm Dinner & Program

    • District 5340 Awards presented by District Governor Dianne Crawford

    • Induction of 2025-2026 District Governor-Elect Luis Carranza

    • Induction of 2025-2026 Presidents-Elect & Assistant Governors

  • Dancing !!!

• Contacts for Event:

  • Co-Chair: Diana Marlip-Chuh, dmjchuh@gmail.com

  • Co-Chair: Colleen MacKinnon, cdmesescondido@gmail.com

  • Registration: Bonnie Welch, bawelch@pacbell.net

• Overnight Stay: You can book a room at the Marriott Mission Valley here.

We meet once a month to share updates and upcoming events, hear from a speaker representing a community organization, and to connect with one another. Upcoming events include volunteering and networking opportunities. A light dinner will be provided.

Our speaker will be Jordan Harrison, a professional speaker, educator, and social entrepreneur based in San Diego who is also a Club 33 Rotarian and SDSU Rotaract alum. Jordan will share his “Rotary moment,” when he decided he’ll be a lifetime Rotarian. He will also share about his past experience supporting first-generation students with getting into college.

Prospective members are welcome! Email us at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at mverotary@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming. If you aren’t a member, your first meeting is free. We ask $10 to cover the cost of dinner from members and visiting Rotarians.

Join Rotarians from District 5340 in picking up flags after the second annual American flag placement at Miramar National Cemetery. The Rotary District Military Coordination Committee (DMCC) is placing 22,000 flags at gravesites on Saturday May 24 for Memorial Day and will need to pick them all up on Tuesday May 27.

The cemetery is divided into 11 sections and volunteers will be assigned to a section. There is ample parking at the cemetery but carpooling is encouraged. Volunteers from the same club will be kept together as much as possible. Detailed instructions will be sent via email the week of May 21 which will include cemetery section map, distribution plan and instructions, and parking scheme with diagram.

Join Rotarians from District 5340 for the second annual American flag placement at Miramar National Cemetery. The Rotary District Military Coordination Committee (DMCC) has 22,000 flags to place at gravesites on Saturday May 24 in preparation for Memorial Day.

The DMCC anticipates needing between 250 and 300 volunteers and expect that the flag placements will take no more than 4 hours. The cemetery is divided into 11 sections and volunteers will be assigned to a section. There is ample parking at the cemetery but carpooling is encouraged. Volunteers from the same club will be kept together as much as possible. Detailed instructions will be sent via email the week of May 21 which will include cemetery section map, distribution plan and instructions, and parking scheme with diagram.

Join our team for trivia! We're going to play trivia at San Diego Brewing Company in Grantville. Along with a full beer list, San Diego Brewing Company also offers ciders, seltzers, kombucha, non-alcoholic beer, pizza, and appetizers. We’ll start arriving at 5:00pm and trivia starts at 6:00pm.

Prospective members and guests are welcome! Contact us at mverotary@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming. This is a no-host event.

Dear Rotarians, Rotaractors, professionals, community leaders, alumni, and students,

We are excited to invite you to Rotaract at UC San Diego’s first-ever Professional Development and Networking Day event in collaboration with IEEE on Sunday, May 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Price Center Forum located at the UC San Diego campus.

Bringing together students, working professionals, nonprofit leaders, alumni, and members of the greater San Diego community, we hope to foster an accessible environment for students and attendees to:

• grow professionally

• build meaningful networks

• share ideas and experiences

Event Details:

Date & Time: Sunday, May 18th, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Price Center Forum located at the UC San Diego Campus

Dress Code: Professional Attire Required

Food & Drinks: Light food and refreshments will be served (Free)

Please direct any questions regarding this event to president@rotaractucsd.org or text 562-658-9536. If any special accommodation is needed or you would like to speak during the event, please reach out to us as well.

More details regarding the event will be shared as the date approaches. 

See you there!

We would like to thank ERC student council for funding our event and Center for Student Involvement for assisting us with the planning!

Sincerely,
UC San Diego Rotaract

Hillcrest Rotary is a satellite club of Mission Valley Evening Rotary that meets on 2nd Mondays. Our club is basically acting like an incubator for their club while they recruit members and get established until they are ready to become an independent club. MVE Rotary members are encouraged to attend Hillcrest Rotary meetings and events to show our clubs’ support.

Hillcrest Rotary hosts their meetings at Négociant Winery. The closest parking is metered street parking along University Avenue. Free parking may be able to be found on Richmond Street or Essex Street nearby. Light snacks are provided and wine/drinks are available for purchase.

We meet once a month to share updates and upcoming events, hear from a speaker representing a community organization, and to connect with one another. Upcoming events include volunteering and networking opportunities. A light dinner will be provided.

Please note that this meeting will not be taking place at the Mission Valley Branch Library since it is not available on the 1st Monday. Instead we will be meeting at the Linda Vista Branch Library.

Our speakers for this meeting will be students from Madison High School that we sent to Rotary District 5340’s Model United Nations Conference in March and RYLA in April. The Model UN students will share how they prepared for the program, how they presented their side(s) of the issues, what their reaction was to the event, and how the program prepared them for the next step in their life journey.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, or “RYLA,” recognizes and rewards deserving 11th grade students for their leadership and service. Each April, about 200 young leaders attend an all-expenses-paid weekend in Idyllwild, where they are inspired by a diverse group of exceptional speakers, make life-long friends, and discuss ethical and social issues affecting leadership today.

Prospective members are welcome! Email us at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at mverotary@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming. If you aren’t a member, your first meeting is free. We ask $10 to cover the cost of dinner from members and visiting Rotarians.

Please join us on this walk and celebrate the memory of Past District Governor Chuck Pretto. Chuck made Adolescent Behavioral and Mental Health his primary theme and his family have asked us to dedicate our walking team and our donations in memory of Chuck.

District 5340 will have a walking team at NAMIWalks on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Liberty Station. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Rotary will also be helping NAMI with volunteers. The event starts at 7:00am. The walk is from 8:00am to 9:00am and the Wellness Expo is open until 11:00am. All proceeds will be used in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

So how can you help?

1. Register to join our District 5340 Team – click the “Join Our Team” button

2. Invite your your family and friends to join our team.

3. Donate and support our team - use the "Support Us" button.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, or “RYLA,” is a program that originated with Rotary International and has since been specifically designed by Rotary District 5340 for students in San Diego and Imperial counties.

RYLA encourages servant leadership in youth by recognizing and rewarding deserving 11th grade students who are chosen to attend RYLA as an "award" for their past and present leadership and service activities.

These select young people attend an all-expenses-paid full-day experience where they are inspired by a diverse group of exceptional speakers, make life-long friends through fellowship activities, and discuss the ethical and social issues of today. These activities are conducted in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The result is that these students return to their schools and communities motivated to take on additional leadership roles and to find additional ways to serve.

RYLA's intent is to encourage students to be more effective servant leaders. RYLA is not a camp intended to teach leadership skills (it is assumed that the students in attendance already possess those skills), however the following topics naturally arise in the course of RYLA activities and discussions:

• Fundamentals of leadership

• Ethics of positive leadership

• Qualities of a "servant leader"

• Importance of communication skills in effective leadership

• Conflict management and problem solving

• Building self-esteem and self confidence

• Elements of community and global citizenship

• Rotary's purpose of service to the community and world

Facilitators

One of the great joys of being a Rotarian is to share your vision of leadership and service with young people. RYLA gives you the opportunity to participate in leadership, learning and fellowship activities with some of the District’s finest high school juniors.  

Your RYLA "Family"

Families are the essence of the RYLA conference. Participants will be divided into families to provide a more intimate learning and sharing experience. Each family consists of a Rotarian facilitator and up to 10 students from different high schools throughout our Rotary District. The family will become a close-knit community as a result of working together and sharing ideas after each major presentation and activity. 

​The process of facilitation is to guide or lead the family as it reflects on an experience, whether that experience was a speaker, a workshop or an activity. Effective facilitation enables students to share perspectives on a common experience through a productive dialog and then develop behavioral changes through enriched communication, trust, and teamwork. 

What's required?

• A desire to spend a weekend in a beautiful location with a group of inspiring young leaders.

• All facilitators must undergo the Rotary District 5340 youth certification process.

• Facilitators have a list of supplies to bring, which typically cost around $100. If you need assistance with this cost, please contact the facilitator coordinator.

• RYLA takes place at a youth camp in Idyllwild, which is at an elevation of about 5,400 feet.

• Facilitators may share a dorm or cabin with students. In this case, they are expected to ensure students are accounted for each night before lights out.

• RYLA is a busy three days starting at around 7 a.m. and ending between 9 and 10 p.m.  You won't have time to check in with the office, take phone calls or much else while you are with your student family.

• The terrain at the RYLA camp is uneven with some hills. Facilitators need to be able to walk a couple of miles a day and sit on the ground.

If you have questions about becoming a RYLA facilitator, contact our club’s Youth Chair Bélgica Crespo.

Join Rotarians from across District 5340 for Padres baseball and fellowship. This time the Padres will be playing the Chicago Cubs. The game will start at 6:40pm. We will be seated as a group with other Rotarians throughout the district. The tickets cost $43.00.

Our Membership Chair Patti already purchased tickets for the 10 members who signed up to attend. If you haven’t signed up but would like to attend, you can purchase tickets using the link below.