Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club

No club lunch meeting-Christmas Holiday
2024-12-24

No Club Lunch Meeting-New Years Holiday
2024-12-31 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Club Lunch Meeting @Cicciotti's with Alan Lerchbacker, Navy Diver for Space Shuttle Challenger
2025-01-07 12:15 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on takeoff killing all on board. Including on of the first civilian, a school teacher.
As the Nation mourned US Navy frogmen were sent immediately to the site to recover what they could so NASA could investigate.

Alan Lerchbacker retired USN Captain, Navy EOD diver was Officer in charge of the mission. His presentation will detail this incredible mission and historical event. A most unique opportunity to hear first hand.

Speaker Russ Low Expert on Chinese American History
2025-01-14 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

8 Slides that Explain the World with Bob Hemphill Energy Experts
2025-01-21 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Our own members Bob H and Leah B

They have held top positions in the energy business for decades. Their backgrounds include building hydroelectric, coal, gas, and solar power plants all over the world.
They formed a nonprofit and have spoken all over the Country on the efficiency and benefits of Solar power. We are blessed to have them present to our club. Do not miss this unique opportunity!

George Sousa- Was the Only Survivor After a Tank Attack at Heartbreak Ridge
2025-01-28 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
George Sousa was working with his father in their family fishing business when he was drafted into the Army in February 1951 – he was 20 years old. He left for Korea in April 1951 and only a week after arriving found himself on the front lines of fighting in the Punchbowl area. Sousa continued fighting in the Battle of Bloody Ridge and then on to the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge. On September 13, 1951, at Heartbreak Ridge, an enemy tank fired at Sousa’s position. The explosion killed everyone in Sousa’s unit, including three of his closest friends. Sousa would be evacuated for shrapnel wounds and battle fatigue. George Sousa would recover from his wounds, return to combat, and continue to fight on the front lines until March of 1952 when he was sent home.

Former DEA Admin Michelle Leonhardt and Gene Johns
2025-02-04 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Michelle Leonhardt, former head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Gene Johns, former LA County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Detective

Club Assembly
2025-02-11 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Michelle Peters- Carlsbad desalinization plant
2025-02-18 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Local Plants and Wildflowers Denise Stillinger, Biology faculty at Mira Costa College
2025-02-25 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

CAL Fire Crew Captain Henry Vanzzini: What is a Hand Crew and the Role they play during an emergency
2025-03-04 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Ken Kremensky: Storm Chaser, the 2024 storm season
2025-03-11 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

CAL Fire Battalion Chief David Pietrczak: The use of and role of Bulldozers during wildland Fires and all emergencies
2025-03-18 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

CAL Fire Law Enforcement Battalion Chief: The Job of Investigating Fires, looking for the cause and origin
2025-03-25 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Opening Baseball Season with Steve " Smitty" Smith
2025-04-01 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
“Smitty” is a 40-year-old local who rose through the ranks of minor league baseball alongside Tim Flannery and other local legends. He achieved significant success in the minors, including winning the AAA World Series. He concluded his career in the majors, serving as the third base coach for the Seattle Mariners and winning the World Series.

Jennifer Coburn, Author The Girls of the Glimmer Factory
2025-04-08 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Jennifer Coburn is the author of The Girls of the Glimmer Factory and Cradles of the Reich, a historical novel about the strength of women’s friendship and the connections that can be forged during even the most harrowing of times.

Ralph Hirschmann- Watergate: My summer in the White House
2025-04-15 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Club Assembly-Golf Ball Drop
2025-04-22 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Area 4 District 5340 Lunch Meeting
2025-04-29 11:30 - 13:30

Leah Bissonette - Local Birds
2025-05-06 12:30 - 13:30

Chuck and Ralph B International Fellowship Ride Adventures
2025-05-13 12:30 - 13:30

Update on CRC with John Van Cleef
2025-05-27 12:30 - 13:30

Speaker Mike Rosen. Lake Atitlan Rotary Projects
2025-06-03 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Club Assembly: ACS & ECR event
2025-06-10 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Encinitas City Council Luke Schafer & Jim O'Hara Our first 6 months
2025-06-17 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
https://www.shaffer4encinitas.com/meet-luke
https://www.jimohara4encinitas.com/about

Grant Lichtman.
2025-06-24 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Wisdom Road – Grant Lichtman

San Dieguito Heritage Museum
2025-07-01 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Chuck DuVivier -International Programs
2025-07-08 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Rotary in Your Pocket: Mobile Tour of your ECR Website
2025-07-15 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Tap. View. Pay. Stay Connected.
With the TV set up and members using their phones, I’ll walk everyone through key features of the Coastal Encinitas Rotary website, focusing on how it can make Rotary more accessible, especially on the go.
Highlights will include:
•Viewing the events calendar for upcoming speakers, socials, and district events
•Paying dues and event fees right from your phone
•Accessing club news, photos, and shared documents
•Using the member directory
•Promoting major events like our ACS sponsorship (with easy link sharing)

District Governor-Luis Carranza/GBD Check Distribution
2025-07-22 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
We will be distributing checks to the Warrior Foundation, Just in Time for Foster Youth, and Boys & Girls Club of Northwest San Diego.
