Events

Mike Olander and Shannon Borden are with the Santee School District. They are going to talk about all the mental health supports they have an a grant the are working under.
 

Mike Olander, Director Pupil Services and Student Well Being

Mike Olander has served in a variety of roles in school districts over the span of 26 years. He served as a school counselor, special education teacher, general education teacher, assistant principal, principal, and now as the Director of Pupil Services and Student Well-being. His passion is in the psychological safety and well-being of all students, as well as supporting students with developing the skills to be successful in life and the pursuit of a meaningful career.
 

Shannon Borden, Grant Services Coordinator

Shannon Borden holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration from San Diego State University. With prior experience in the City of Coronado and the County of San Diego (Health & Human Services and Planning and Development), Shannon now serves as the Coordinator of Grant Services for the Santee School District. In this role, she oversees the district's student health service billing programs, ensuring compliance and maximizing reimbursement opportunities. Shannon also manages grant applications and funding, playing a pivotal role in securing external resources that support all areas including mental health.
 

Joe Sigurdson is the cofounder of Boys to Men Mentoring Network. Joe was a teenage father. He and his wife of forty-eight years, Nancy have two children and seven grandchildren. Joe is an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous with thirty six years of sobriety. He has been active in the Mankind Project doing interpersonal work for the past thirty years. His experiences in both these programs have given him insight to what he believes is lacking in our society, especially teenage boys. He has worked with thousands of men and boys around the world. He knows that inside every boy is a desire to be a good man. Boys to Men has developed their approach to helping boys become better men by listening accepting and encouraging them for who they are. These principles are the result of Joe’s path through life and recovery.

RSVP by December 6th to Bill Pommering. 
$65.00 per person. 5:30pm social hour and 6:15pm dinner

District Governor
Dianne Crawford

 

Dianne is an accomplished Rotary leader with a strong commitment to community service. Joining Rotary in 1997, she is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Southeast San Diego, serving as Club President, Secretary and Board member. For more than 50 years the club has served the needs of the underserved community in Southeast San Diego, consistently earning the Rotary Citation for their exceptional work. Dianne's passion for education shines through her involvement in leadership projects and Rotary programs like RYLA, LEAD, and Interact, aimed at developing future leaders.

 Her professional career spans 15 years as Director of Sales for several national telecommunications companies, where she excelled in managing sales and support teams, achieving revenue growth and market share expansion. Subsequently, as Director of Major & National Accounts for Language Line Services, the largest provider of language interpretation services in the US, she successfully managed account teams and the company's prestigious Fortune 100 clients including American Express, Bank of America, AT&T, Microsoft, Citibank, Amazon and more.  .

Currently working as a Sales & Management Consultant, Dianne offers her expertise to small and mid-size clients, providing guidance in sales, customer support, business planning, organization and training. With over 20 years of service on District 5340's Leadership Team, Dianne has held diverse roles, including Assistant Governor, Membership Chair, Strategic Planning Chair, New Club Development, and  facilitator for  Rotary Leadership Institute  and President Elect Training.

Her contributions to District Operations, combined with her unique and creative approach to business and comprehensive knowledge of Rotary, have led to significant improvements in District programs and club support. Recognized for her dedication, Dianne has received multiple awards, including Rotarian of the Year, for her instrumental role in membership growth and the establishment of new clubs.

As the selected District Governor for the 2024/2025 Rotary year, Dianne is excited & ready to lead one of the largest and most successful Districts in the Rotary organization.   Residing in San Diego, CA, with her husband Michael, Dianne cherishes spending time with her son Regis and grandson Kingston, as well as visiting her family at home on the beautiful island of St. Martin in the Caribbean.

 

Eric Hays is the Human Services and Open Space Coordinator with the City of Santee. Eric previously worked for the San Diego Police Department for 34 1/2 years, retiring as a Lieutenant in 2019.  Eric has been a resident in the City of Santee since 1972, having attended both Elementary and High School here. He is married, and has 3 teenagers who currently attend school in Santee.