Events

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Contact: Julie Morisot

PLEASE JOIN US FROM 6:00PM TO 7:30PM PT

> In Person at 6pm PT
Meet us at the Boys and Girls Club of Solana Beach located at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075, in the Harper Cottage (toward the rear of the club).

OR

> Online at 6:20pm PT
Zoom Registration for this meeting: Click HERE to Register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We let the participants join the meeting around 6:20pm PT.

Event Schedule
6pm - 6:30pm: Social time
6:30pm - 7pm: General club business
7pm - 7:30pm: Speaker presentation and Q&A

Fee
Rotary and Club Members > In person: $10  -  Online: Donation-based
Non-Members > In person: First meeting is free and then $20  -  Online: Donation-based

Payment
Cash, Credit Card: Click Here to Pay, Check (contact us for mailing address if you attend online)

Contact: Jenny Parker

Making Waves for a Healthier Community

Goal:

Inspire connections, raise visibility for San Diego State University’s ocean and water initiatives, and build support for faculty and student research driving local water health and a stronger community.

Hosted by: San Diego State University in the beautiful home of Drs. Janice and Matt Kurth

Estimated Attendance: 25-30 guests

Event Duration: 90 minutes

Format: Reception with Brief Ignite Talks by faculty & students, Q & A, and Networking

Description:

At San Diego State University, we are making waves for healthier communities — turning our leading ocean and water research into real-world action that protects our coastlines and strengthens our local community’s health.  Our faculty and students are addressing urgent challenges — from coastal pollution to clean and equitable water access — here in San Diego and regionally.

Join us for an inspiring evening of Making Waves for a Healthier Community:

1. Hear from experts leading innovative projects focused on ocean health, clean water, and the health and wellbeing of both humans and marine life.
2. Join the conversation through an engaging Q&A and mingle with researchers, students, and community members working together for a more sustainable future.

Event Details:

Date/Time: [Insert Date], 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Location: Home of Drs. Janice & Matt Kurth, La Jolla, CA

Attire: 

• Wear blue (business casual!) to celebrate our shared commitment to water and healthy thriving communities (e.g., a shirt, hat, pants, scarf, shoes, shoelaces)
• Leave your stilettos (or similar) at home due to the bamboo flooring.

Food & Beverage: Heavy appetizers, beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages served throughout

Program Schedule (90 minutes total):

5:30 – 5:45 p.m. | Welcome Reception

• Guests arrive and enjoy appetizers
• Background music featuring ocean soundscapes
• Informal mingling and introductions

5:45 – 6:15 p.m. | Dean’s Introduction & Faculty-Student Ignite Talks (4-6 minutes each)

• Faculty Ignite Talk #1
• Faculty Ignite Talk #2
• Student Ignite Talk #1

6:15 – 6:35 p.m. | Q&A Session

• Moderated discussion with all speakers
• Audience questions encouraged

6:35 – 7:00 p.m. | Networking and Closing

• Continued conversation with speakers and attendees
• Dessert bites and refreshments

Contact: Jenny Parker

PLEASE JOIN US FROM 6:00PM TO 7:30PM PT

> In Person at 6pm PT
Meet us at the Boys and Girls Club of Solana Beach located at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075, in the Harper Cottage (toward the rear of the club).

OR

> Online at 6:20pm PT
Zoom Registration for this meeting: Click HERE to Register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We let the participants join the meeting around 6:20pm PT.

Event Schedule
6pm - 6:30pm: Social time
6:30pm - 7pm: General club business
7pm - 7:30pm: Speaker presentation and Q&A

Fee
Rotary and Club Members > In person: $10  -  Online: Donation-based
Non-Members > In person: First meeting is free and then $20  -  Online: Donation-based

Payment
Cash, Credit Card: Click Here to Pay, Check (contact us for mailing address if you attend online)

Contact: Steve Jewett

PLEASE JOIN US FROM 6:00PM TO 7:30PM PT

> In Person at 6pm PT
Meet us at the Boys and Girls Club of Solana Beach located at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075, in the Harper Cottage (toward the rear of the club).

OR

> Online at 6:20pm PT
Zoom Registration for this meeting: Click HERE to Register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We let the participants join the meeting around 6:20pm PT.

Event Schedule
6pm - 6:30pm: Social time
6:30pm - 7pm: General club business
7pm - 7:30pm: Speaker presentation and Q&A

Fee
Rotary and Club Members > In person: $10  -  Online: Donation-based
Non-Members > In person: First meeting is free and then $20  -  Online: Donation-based

Payment
Cash, Credit Card: Click Here to Pay, Check (contact us for mailing address if you attend online)

As November is Native Heritage month, we will have a very special speaker. Coach Jackson (aka Jules Jackson), an Indigenous Water Protector of Nanticoke heritage, serves as the Director of Coastal Defenders, an organization dedicated to training youth to protect coastal ecosystems and engage with ocean conservation activities. She combines her background in youth coaching and mentoring with environmental advocacy to inspire children and young adults from diverse backgrounds to participate in ocean-related activities such as swimming, surfing, and scuba diving.

Coastal Defenders has also been involved in expanding the field of indigenous science, offering more opportunities to youth in STEM-based, career pathways through the Coastal Defenders Guardianship Pathway. Coach Jackson will be speaking about Coastal Defenders and new programs in Indigenous Aquaculture.

Contact: 

PLEASE JOIN US FROM 6:00PM TO 7:30PM PT

> In Person at 6pm PT
Meet us at the Boys and Girls Club of Solana Beach located at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075, in the Harper Cottage (toward the rear of the club).

OR

> Online at 6:20pm PT
Zoom Registration for this meeting: Click HERE to Register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We let the participants join the meeting around 6:20pm PT.

Event Schedule
6pm - 6:30pm: Social time
6:30pm - 7pm: General club business
7pm - 7:30pm: Speaker presentation and Q&A

Fee
Rotary and Club Members > In person: $10  -  Online: Donation-based
Non-Members > In person: First meeting is free and then $20  -  Online: Donation-based

Payment
Cash, Credit Card: Click Here to Pay, Check (contact us for mailing address if you attend online)

Contact: 

PLEASE JOIN US FROM 6:00PM TO 7:30PM PT

> In Person at 6pm PT
Meet us at the Boys and Girls Club of Solana Beach located at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075, in the Harper Cottage (toward the rear of the club).

OR

> Online at 6:20pm PT
Zoom Registration for this meeting: Click HERE to Register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We let the participants join the meeting around 6:20pm PT.

Event Schedule
6pm - 6:30pm: Social time
6:30pm - 7pm: General club business
7pm - 7:30pm: Speaker presentation and Q&A

Fee
Rotary and Club Members > In person: $10  -  Online: Donation-based
Non-Members > In person: First meeting is free and then $20  -  Online: Donation-based

Payment
Cash, Credit Card: Click Here to Pay, Check (contact us for mailing address if you attend online)

During this meeting we will hear from our 26-27 District Grant recipients about projects planned with grant money. 

Contact: Jenny Parker

PLEASE JOIN US FROM 6:00PM TO 7:30PM PT

> In Person at 6pm PT
Meet us at the Boys and Girls Club of Solana Beach located at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075, in the Harper Cottage (toward the rear of the club).

OR

> Online at 6:20pm PT
Zoom Registration for this meeting: Click HERE to Register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We let the participants join the meeting around 6:20pm PT.

Event Schedule
6pm - 6:30pm: Social time
6:30pm - 7pm: General club business
7pm - 7:30pm: Speaker presentation and Q&A

Fee
Rotary and Club Members > In person: $10  -  Online: Donation-based
Non-Members > In person: First meeting is free and then $20  -  Online: Donation-based

Payment
Cash, Credit Card: Click Here to Pay, Check (contact us for mailing address if you attend online)