Del Mar – Solana Beach Rotary Hosts Successful Beers, Brats & BBQ Fundraiser 
The Del Mar – Solana Beach Rotary Club held its Beers, Brats & BBQ fundraiser on October 26th, partnering with Viewpoint Brewing Company to host the community event. Funds raised will support the Club’s local service projects as well as international humanitarian programs. The event brought together community members for a day of great food, local brews, and Rotary fellowship – all in the spirit of giving back. 
Our club had a wonderful day at the STEP (Support The Enlisted Project) event. Each month, STEP hosts a distribution event where essential items such as food, diapers, hygiene items and more are made available to military personnel, veterans, reservists, members of the National Guard, and their families. This was a special event that also included Halloween costumes for the young and old!
 
Come to our Solana Beach Blood Drive Spooktacular on 10/25 from 9:00-2:30 and receive a Disney "Vampire Mickey" T-Shirt.  Schedule an appointment at sandiegobloodbank.org/donate. 
 
The Union Tribune recently ran a story on the wonderful work being done in India by the non-profit organization A VIEW (A Village of Independent and Enterprising Women), which is supported by the Rotary Club of Del Mar-Solana Beach. Dr. Suchandra Brahma, a founding member of the non-profit and a Rotarian, started the organization with the goal to aid women in India who are experiencing mental illness. With two grants beginning in 2020, the Rotary Club of Del Mar-Solana Beach has helped the non-profit hire social workers, purchase food and medicine and create programs to teach new skills. The full story can be read at rotary-club-of-del-mar-solana-beach-helps-support-india-based-nonprofit
 
We finished off the month on a strong note:
 
Malcolm presented Charles with a life time achievement award hat 
in honor of his new daughter, Alice
 
Avery gave an informative Who Am I which showed how she has been involved
with giving back to those in need in our communities and the world, starting when she was young in Kenya and India with her family
 
We assembled Art Kits for elementary level students in conjunction with Words Alive
 
Our own vivacious Molly gave a fabulous talk on the current real estate market, 
that included lots of fun facts
 

 
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Del Mar - Solana Beach

Service Above Self

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Fridays at 7:00 a.m.
Hilton Del Mar
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014
United States of America
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Nov 14, 2025
San Diego Natural History Museum
Phil Kendro
Dec 05, 2025
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Dec 12, 2025
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Jan 09, 2026
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Charles Koll
charles@viewpointbrewing.com
1-858-356-9346

 

About Our Club
 

Discover the Del Mar Solana Beach Rotary Club – Where Service and Fellowship Flourish!

Since our inception in 1992, the Del Mar Solana Beach Rotary Club has been dedicated to making a difference in our community and beyond. As part of Rotary District 5340, encompassing 67 clubs in San Diego and Imperial Counties, we're driven by a passion for service and a commitment to meaningful impact.

Why Rotary?

As the world's pioneer service club, Rotary International has a rich history dating back to 1905. With 34,000 clubs and 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide, Rotary leverages collective resources to tackle global challenges, from eradicating polio to promoting education and fostering peace.

What do we do?

At our club, you'll experience the joy of service while building lasting friendships. Whether it's through our weekly Friday morning meetings, engaging in fellowship activities, or participating in our signature event, Lobsterfest, there's always an opportunity to have fun while making a difference.

Who do we serve?

 We're deeply involved in a diverse range of projects, from supporting local initiatives like Just in Time for Foster Youth and Casa de Amistad to international efforts such as the El Salvador Preschool and Community Center and India Women’s Home for Mental Health Care. Through educational, humanitarian, and cultural programs, we touch lives and create positive change, both locally and globally.

Ready to join us?

Visit our website to learn more about our club and how you can get involved. Or better yet, stop by for a complimentary breakfast at the Del Mar Hilton Hotel every Friday morning. Experience firsthand the warmth of our community and the impact we're making together. Come be a part of something truly special – join the Del Mar Solana Beach Rotary Club today!

 
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Contact  Susan Hennenfent

shennenf@gmail.com

1-619-890-2623

 

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P.O. Box 1115
Solana Beach, CA  92075

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