Events

Please park on the street as their parking lot will be needed for the food distribution line.  The best place to park is on I Street on the south side of the church campus.  Enter the campus through the driveway off I Street.

What we will be doing:  the first hour (8:00 – 9:00 am) the volunteers will be breaking down the pallets of food and putting the food into boxes/bags that will then be distributed to the families and individuals.  The drive-up and walk-up lines will open at 9:00 am and continue until the food is gone.  Please note this will entail standing for up to 4 hours and possibly some lifting. 

Who to contact when you arrive: Johnny Viloria, Project Hand Manager.  He will coordinate what area needs your assistance.

Water:  Water will be provided.  Take a break if needed.

What to wear:  Comfortable clothing and shoes depending on the weather that day.  Wear your Rotary t-shirt if you have one.  They will provide a colored safety vest to wear but if you have one please bring it. 

COVID Protocols/Practices:  Masks are optional so this is an individual decision to wear one or not. 

Bring a friend to this tasty fundraiser hosted by Urbane Cafe. For every guest that mentions Chula Vista Rotary, Urbane Cafe will donate back to the club 50% of the proceeds. To make it as easy as pie, order ahead of timeusing the promo code ChulaRotary23 on Urbane Cafe's app or website. 

Don Fipps has been a Rotarian for 17 years and is a member of the Rotary Club of Del Mar where he was president 2018-19.  Don had been an Assistant Governor2019-2021 and Chief Aide to Rotary District 5340 Governor Dan Gensler.  Del Mar is Don’s third Rotary Club, he was also a member of the Rotary Clubs of Wilkes-Barre, PA and West Sacramento, CA.

Don is a native Californian born in Bakersfield.  He attended California Polytechnical State University in San Luis Obispo majoring in Biochemistry and graduated in 1977 and was subsequently commissioned in the United States Army through ROTC.  Don retired from the Army in 1997 as Lieutenant Colonel in the Medical Services Corps. He also has an MS in Biology from Bowling Green State University.  After working for the American Red Cross in several locations, an independent blood center in Sacramento and finally the University of California San Diego Health, Don retired in 2018.

Don married Donna McIlwain in 1975 after meeting at Cal Poly.  Don and Donna have 2 children, Aaron married to Colleen with 2 children Burnie and Ben; and April, married to Ray with 2 children Charlie and Caroline.  They raise Canine Companions service dog puppies.

Don is a Paul Harris Fellow plus 8 and a member of the Paul Harris Society, Don and Donna, also a member of the Rotary Club of Del Mar, are level 4 Bequest Society members and level 1 Major Donors.

Please park on the street as their parking lot will be needed for the food distribution line.  The best place to park is on I Street on the south side of the church campus.  Enter the campus through the driveway off I Street.

What we will be doing:  the first hour (8:00 – 9:00 am) the volunteers will be breaking down the pallets of food and putting the food into boxes/bags that will then be distributed to the families and individuals.  The drive-up and walk-up lines will open at 9:00 am and continue until the food is gone.  Please note this will entail standing for up to 4 hours and possibly some lifting. 

Who to contact when you arrive: Johnny Viloria, Project Hand Manager.  He will coordinate what area needs your assistance.

Water:  Water will be provided.  Take a break if needed.

What to wear:  Comfortable clothing and shoes depending on the weather that day.  Wear your Rotary t-shirt if you have one.  They will provide a colored safety vest to wear but if you have one please bring it. 

COVID Protocols/Practices:  Masks are optional so this is an individual decision to wear one or not. 

Join us for a fun fishing expedition this summer. $50 per person. Bring your own rod or rent one for $27 if needed. Valid passport needed, as we may wid up fishing off the coast of Mexico. Open to the first 20 persons to submit a $50 deposit (cash or check made out to Gary Bryant). This expedition fills up fast and we've had to turn away people in the past, so act now.

We'll be sailing on the 65-foot Vendetta II out of the H&M Landing (it's the last boat on the right at the end of the dock). Breakfast and lunch on the boat is included. Water, soda and beer are available for a cost, but you can bring your own drinks if you prefer. Ice chest space is available, but no large ice chests, please. 

McKenzie Richardson is the California and New Mexico State Lead for the nonprofit organization ReadyNation. Prior to joining ReadyNation in 2022, she worked in higher education and early childhood education in San Diego. She also researched national security and international affairs issues at think tanks in Washington, D.C. including the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Wilson Center. McKenzie holds a Master of Public Policy, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Public Policy, and a Minor in Business from the University of California, San Diego.

Want to know about all the construction happening at Southwestern College? Superintendent/President Dr. Mark Sanchez and Director of Facilities and Operations, Aurora Ayala, will provide an exciting update on all the exciting projects coming online, including a University Center, improved botanical garden, and new Student Center. They will also share future plans. You won’t want to miss this informative program!

San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister, who has served in office since 2002, is available to present to civic and community groups. He can provide attendees with an overview of the department, status of bill collection, and tips on how to streamline property tax payments. Topics include:  

·       San Diego’s economic outlook 

·       Updates on the housing market 

·       What does property tax collection mean to your community? 

·       How does not paying your property taxes affect our economy? 

Beautify Chula Vista Day is a dynamic community cleanup event organized by the City of Chula Vista and the South Bay Sustainable Communities Network and made strong by thousands of enthusiastic volunteers. Now celebrating its 20th year in 2023, this event has made an extensive impact on the City of Chula Vista as a whole, having reached dozens of focus areas with plans to continue on its path to make a difference for the future.  Each year continues to be successful with the help of our dedicated volunteers who continue to beautify Chula Vista, one project at a time!

In 2022, volunteers came out to help remove over 10,000 pounds of debris! Volunteers also painted out the graffiti, planted hundreds of plants, and removed litter throughout neighborhoods and canyons.

We will be meeting at the Sweetwater River Channel under the HWY 54 overpass North 2nd Ave, Chula Vista (next to the Chula Vista KOA).

Please let Gary Bryant know, as soon as possible, if you are able to participate.

Christmas In October is a volunteer program that provides home improvement repairs at no cost or obligation to low-income homeowners within the City of Chula Vista. This program combines the good will of volunteers with donated materials and contributions from local supply companies, businesses and supporters. The intent of the program is to assist homeowners in partnership with family and community members to make needed health and safety repairs. 

For more info, contact Gary Bryant.

No, Joe isn't buying a round, but he will entertain you by tickling the ivories. Grab a friend and join your fellow Rotarians for Happy Hour at the Red Fox Steakhouse and Piano Bar, 2200 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, 92104.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 6845 University Ave, San Diego, Ca 92115