Cristo Rey San Diego High School Boasts 90% College Enrollment
David Rivera,  President of Cristo Rey San Diego High School provided an inspiring and uplifting overview of the school and its students amazing achievements. Founded in August 2020,  the school empowers young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose and service.  Students benefit from a rigorous college preparatory curriculum coupled with a relevant work study experience. Each student is placed in a professional job five full days a month, all four years of high school, preparing them for college and beyond!
 
 
What Was it Like to Grow up on Alcatraz Island
Posted on Apr 04, 2025
Imagine, Al Capone is your neighbor....
 
Dick Fisher shared his fascinating experiences on Alcatraz Island where his father was a corrections officer. His whole family lived in staff apartment housing, and he commuted by boat and taxi to school with the other kids. From windskating to skateboarding, he described the domestic side of life as well as the notorious escape attempts. 
 
 
 
 
Helen Woodward Animal Center 
Michael M. Arms and Renee Resko of Helen Woodward Animal Center gave an emotional and thoughtful overview of their organization.  Founded in 1972, the center is a unique non-profit organization that is committed to animal and human welfare through a variety of local and international programs. As the current President and CEO, and a pioneer in the animal welfare industry, Michal recounted how he became involved with the organization and gave an overview of some of the wonderful programs currently offered at the center.
World Cultures: Ramadan and the Benefits of Fasting
Posted on Feb 28, 2025
Art's friend Ayman Kabakibi shared his memories of the month-long Ramadan dawn to dusk fast - a tradition he has followed since childhood in Syria. He recalled his family being awakened by a ritual drummer who signaled the community to wake for their pre-dawn breakfast. He shared dates, the preferred food for breaking the fast with the group. The benefits of this practice for the individual included developing mindfulness and mastery over your appetite. Many clinical studies have shown the benefits of intermittent fasting to reset the metabolic processes in the body. 
 
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Del Mar - Solana Beach

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Fridays at 7:00 a.m.
Hilton Del Mar
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014
United States of America
District Site
Venue Map
Upcoming Events
Speakers
Clive Aaron Gill, prolific author
Apr 25, 2025
Widely published prolific author of short stories
Matt Kurth, We are Stardust, Human Cosmic Origin
May 02, 2025
We are Stardust -- the Cosmic Origin of Humans
Ashley Simpson, Del Mar Community Connections
May 09, 2025
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Del Mar
Larry Ray Hardin: Life of a DEA Agent
May 16, 2025
Life of a DEA Agent
Janice Kurth--Rotary and Our Foundation
May 30, 2025
Rotary and Our Foundation
Wen Chen, Ph.D. Chinese Culture, Human Rights
Jun 06, 2025
Chinese Culture, History, and Human Rights
Russell Low--Stories and Discovery
Jun 13, 2025
Unknown Chinese American History
Teresa Kakadelas, CFP®, CDFA
Jun 27, 2025
Financial Planning
Melinda Cooper, Words Alive--Why Literacy Matters
Jul 11, 2025
Words Alive--Why Literacy Matters
Brian Butler and Stephen Walker, MIDWAY A-Z
Jul 25, 2025
Midway History and Current
Peter Callstrom, Burn Institute
Aug 01, 2025
Burn Survivors Recovery
Senator Catherine Blakespear
Aug 08, 2025
Senator Catherine Blakespear
Lorena Gurule-Montes, usfcc.org
Aug 22, 2025
Foundation for the Children of the Californias
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4-Way Test
Our Club President
 
Art Mendoza
art.mendoza@sharp.com
+1 858 945-5361

 

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!

 
Join us!

Contact  Paul Butler

paul@dmsbRotary.com

(858) 755-2079

 

DMSB Rotary

P.O. Box 1115
Solana Beach, CA  92075

DMSB Facebook Page

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Officers & Chairs
President
Art Mendoza
Past President
Malcolm Koll
President Elect
Charles Koll
Vice President
Bill Sutton
Treasurer
Charlotte Jones
Secretary
Molly Fleming
Sergeant at Arms
George Sousa
Community Service
Patricia Case
Community Service
Charles Koll
International Service
Herbert Liberman
Human Trafficking
Steve Weitzen
Foundation (TRF)
Susan Hennenfent
Membership Chair
Sandy LeVine
Program
Sandy LeVine
Public Relations
Barbara Berkovich
SociCheif Executive Party Animal (CEPA)al
Patricia Case
LobsterFest
Vicky Mallett
2025 Council approves dues increase, smaller club charters

Rotary’s legislative body meets every three years to vote on proposals to move the organization forward

Honolulu, Hawaii, no longer host city for 2027 Rotary International Convention

Honolulu, Hawaii, no longer host city for 2027 Rotary International ConventionRegrettably, the 2027 Rotary International Convention will no longer be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, as planned. This is due to a recent decision by the Hawaii

Amplifying impact

Amplifying impactRotary and our sister magazines are a key player in rallying Rotary clubs globally, helping raise awareness and funds to support our causes.Mykola

Thousands set to gather in Calgary for Rotary’s international convention, one of the ‘Blue Sky City’s’ most multicultural events to date

Thousands set to gather in Calgary for Rotary’s international convention, one of the ‘Blue Sky City’s’ most multicultural events to dateRotary members from 120 countries

Sir Emeka Offor commits US$5 million to Rotary’s maternal and child health program in Nigeria

Nigerian Rotary member has committed US$5 million to The Rotary Foundation

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