San Diego Chamber breakfast mixer – we are working with the Chamber to host a breakfast mixer in early May. Stay tuned for details. Once the date is set, we will need 2 – 3 people to help plan. It will be simple. 

Project w/ Sharia’s Closet – Sharia’s Closet has reached out to see if we would like to do a group project and help them pack Bags of Hope. I have spoken with their representative, and we have a couple of options. The service option I feel is best for our club will be onsite at Sharia’s Closet helping them put outfits together for clients who have requested help from their organization and packing the clothes into bags. If we participate on a Sunday morning, we can be there when the store is closed and be indoors having a great time helping out. 

Please let me know if you are interested in this opportunity. We need approximately 7 – 10 people. Family members are welcome – susanjosephson@oldmissionrotary.org . 

Epic Day of Service – The official day is May 3 however we are welcome to have our day of service anytime in the month of May. Project Ideas are welcome. We can do our own project or partner with another club or join District activities. 

YOUR PRESIDENT,

SUSAN JOSEPHSON

There will be no afternoon club meeting at the YMCA on February 3. Instead, we will have a club social at The Air Conditioned Lounge from 5pm – 7pm. 

This is a relaxed, come-as-you-are evening—great conversation, friendly people, and a quick look at what our club has been working on. If you’re someone who cares about community, service, and building meaningful relationships with other people who do too, you’ll fit right in.

What you can expect:

• A quick club update: where we are, what’s coming up, and how members are getting involved

• A snapshot of our humanitarian work and local impact

• A brief update on Thousand Smiles Foundation and the difference it continues to make

• What’s happening with the Art Pratt Foundation, including a recap of recent grants supporting organizations across San Diego—from helping single homeless moms, to supporting survivors of sex trafficking, to programs serving distressed communities

• How we help young people level up through scholarships and mentorship

Whether you’re brand new to Rotary, curious about the club, or just want to reconnect with members and hear the latest, we’d love to have you.

RSVP to susanjosephson@oldmissionrotary.org

Address:

4673 30^th Street

San Diego, CA 92116

Parking: there is street parking and paid parking across the street. 

Luis Caranza District Gov. was there. Marge was there from the evening club. I was there, Representing Old Mission Rotary. The nice young girl who is sitting putting together the WAPI is Mikayla.  She is an interactor. Senior in High School. 

WAPI stands for Water Pasteurization Indicator. A WAPI is small plastic tube with a bit of wax inside. When water reaches pasteurization temperature, which is about 149°F, the wax melts and falls to the bottom.  Pasteurization kills harmful bacteria, so once the wax melts, the water is safe to drink without needing to boil it. WAPIs help families in resource-limited areas access clean water more efficiently while also saving fuel and time.

During the event, volunteers assemble and test WAPIs that are later sent to communities around the world. Last year, nearly 900 WAPIs were made and shipped to Kenya and Chad with the help of Roger Haines. This year, the goal is to make and test 1,000 WAPIs. No experience is required, and all materials and instructions are provided.  The project is funded through a district grant and through UCSD Rotaract’s fundraising. It supports Rotary’s focus on clean water and sanitation and gives volunteers a direct
way to contribute to global health and sustainability.

The WAPI Project is also a great chance to meet people from across our broader community. More than 50 Rotary clubs are invited, along with all seven Rotaract clubs in the district and many Interact clubs. Students, professionals, and volunteers work together for a meaningful, hands-on service experience. 

Susan