Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club

Lane Macy Kiebaber- Exec Director of Coastal Community Foundation at SDF
2025-09-23 12:15 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Lane serves as the Executive Director, Coastal Community Foundation at San Diego Foundation, where she is responsible for enhancing the quality of life in North San Diego County by directing philanthropic efforts toward community needs.
As Executive Director of Coastal Community Foundation, Lane led the organization through a transformative period, including strategic planning to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency. Her leadership culminated in a successful merger with San Diego Foundation. Lane’s career is marked by transformative leadership, beginning with the U.S. Olympic Committee and extending through roles with private foundations and nonprofits. As founder of Red to Black Consulting, Lane has launched and revitalized over 25 initiatives and organizations, equipping them with strategies for long-term growth and impact. Her expertise spans strategic planning, donor cultivation, program development, financial management, and nonprofit governance.
Lane holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from California State University, Northridge, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration with a focus on Nonprofit Management from the University of Colorado.

Beach Nourishment and the Future of Our Coastline- Dave Skelly
2025-09-30 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
David Skelly, a Point Loma native and UCSD Magna Cum Laude graduate, is a licensed civil engineer with decades of experience in coastal processes and environmental documentation. A former UC Regents Fellow at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, he worked on coastal erosion issues worldwide and co-authored the Coast of California Storm and Tidal Wave Study. Dave later co-founded and sold GeoSoils Inc., a leading geotechnical engineering firm in Southern California. Now semi-retired, he continues to consult on critical coastal projects, most recently helping rebuild oceanfront homes in Malibu after the fires. When he’s not working, Dave can be found surfing or playing two-man beach volleyball at Moonlight Beach—where he also witnessed firsthand the recent nourishment project he’ll be discussing, along with the long-term challenges of sea level rise.

The Future of Power: Understanding Electricity Generation and Global Energy Challenges
2025-10-07 12:15 - 13:30
Our speaker this week is Jeff Dasch, who brings over 20 years of experience in operating nuclear power plants—including construction, finance, and project management—plus 25 additional years in power plant construction, environmental projects, and business management consulting.
Jeff’s presentation will cover:

The beginnings of electricity generation

Commercial power plant technology

Worldwide effects and associated challenges

Prospects for the future of power generation

Field Trip to MCC TCI campus
2025-10-14 12:00 - 14:00 | MCC Technical Career Institute, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92011
MiraCosta’s Technology Career Institute is a single-building campus with free parking. When you arrive, please park in front and enter through the main entrance. Our staff will be on-site to escort you to the lunch location.
Thank you,
Carisa

Speaker Scott Bender-DOD Counter Intelligence Agen
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:30

Ignite Our Impact: The Coastal Encinitas Membership Mission Club Assembly
2025-10-28 12:00 - 13:30
Club Assembly: Strengthening Our Membership
Join us for a special Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club Assembly focused on membership — and be part of shaping our club’s future. This is a chance for all members to actively participate in an open discussion about how we can attract, engage, and retain members in a changing world.
We encourage everyone to come prepared with questions, ideas, and an open mind.
We’ll explore how our club can:

Be more innovative, flexible, and relevant to today’s professionals

Accommodate members’ work, family, and personal needs

Adjust traditions, fees, meeting formats, and projects to spark new interest

Attract younger professionals by offering mentorship, variety, and meaningful local service

Your voice matters — help us shape a welcoming and dynamic future for Coastal Encinitas Rotary.

Speaker: Nina Ridgley: Home Builders Institute
2025-11-04 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
OUR HISTORY

For more than 50 years, HBI has been training and educating America’s home construction workforce. HBI was founded by the National Association of Home Builders and funded by the Department of Labor to create free pre-apprenticeship training programs for different communities to learn homebuilding skills and end the labor shortage. Over the years we have continued to build out our programs offering and expanding our footprint in the construction industry. From innovative initiatives to strategic partnerships, we remain committed to building careers and changing lives.

Nina will share how they prepare transitioning service members, veterans, and their families for meaningful careers in the building trades. We’ll also hear inspiring success stories and learn about employer partnerships happening right here in North County that are helping build strong career pathways for those who have served.
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Speaker: Richard Jennings
2025-11-11 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Speaker: Prashant Anilkumar
2025-11-18 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Prashant Anilkumar is a TEDx speaker, writer, and consultant with over 13 years of leadership experience in the tech industry, spanning product management and marketing at global organizations. He helps entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals apply practical frameworks to reframe challenges and spark innovation. His upcoming book bridges art, business, and AI to show how unconventional thinking can accelerate problem-solving. He is a San Diego resident and the parent of a rambunctious 2-year-old.
https://beyondsingular.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashant-anilkumar/

Dark- Happy Thanksgiving
2025-11-25 08:00 - 17:00

Speaker: Lorena Gurule-Montes, MSW
2025-12-02 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Lorena is the Development Director for the Foundation for the Children of the Californias. The Foundation for the Children of the Californias is a tri-national collaboration with Canada, the United States, and Mexico, endeavoring to enhance the health and nutrition of underserved children in the San Diego – Tijuana Mega-Region primarily through the operation of Hospital Infantil de las Californias, a model pediatric specialty medical and education complex, located one-half mile into Baja California, Mexico.

Speaker: Fred Clarke- Carlsbad Flower Fields
2025-12-09 12:15 - 13:30

Enjoy Your Holiday Season- Dark 12/23 -1/5
2025-12-23 08:00 - 2026-01-05 17:00

Happy New Year- Let's Get Going 1/6/26
2026-01-06 12:15 - 13:30

Speaker Chip Shook -Albania
2026-01-06 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Grew up in Evergreen, Colorado. Moved to Encinitas in 1989.
Education: BS Biology 1987 Colorado College. Studied abroad in Costa Rica in 1986 and was a field assistant for National Geographic.
Career: 35 years in Biotechnology, including Molecular Dynamics, Eppendorf, and the last 15 years at ThermoFisher in the Mass Spectrometry
Division.
Personal: Married 33 years with 2 great world exploring daughters.
Fun Facts: Traveled solo to Europe / Africa for 1 year post High School. Lifelong backpacker, explorer and traveler of the back roads…

Speaker Carl Mostert- Update: South Aftrica
2026-01-13 12:15 - 13:30
Carl Mostert is a dual citizen of the United States and South Africa, born and raised in the Western Cape winelands near Cape Town. With family roots in South Africa dating back more than 370 years, Carl initially studied Zoology and Botany before shifting to engineering, earning a Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the University of Johannesburg and an MBA from Henley Business School in the UK. He spent his professional career in the high-tech and software industries.
Raised in a wine-centered family—his father managed a Stellenbosch farm producing Pinotage—Carl developed a lifelong passion for wine. He has pursued extensive formal training, including the UC Davis Winemaking Program, the WSET Diploma, French Wine Scholar, and Certified Specialist of Wine credentials. Together with his wife Beppie, he shares this passion through wine tastings, supper clubs, and Wine ’n Wildlife travel experiences, guided by his philosophy: “Enjoying wine is a journey—there is always more to learn, and every experience is new.”

Speaker Lee Harmon: The story of Rotary & Polio
2026-01-20 12:15 - 13:30

Speaker: Christine Sacca: Demystifying the Fiduciary
2026-01-27 12:15 - 13:30
Join Us on Dec. 16 for a Fascinating Look Into the World of Fiduciaries
What exactly does a fiduciary do—and why does it matter for families, aging adults, and anyone planning ahead?
At our Coastal Encinitas Rotary lunch meeting on Tuesday, December 16 at 12:15 p.m. at Cicciotti’s Cardiff, guest speaker Christine R. Sacca will present:
“Demystifying the Fiduciary: Ethics, Trust, and Healthcare Advocacy.”
Christine will break down how fiduciaries support clients in navigating financial decisions, healthcare choices, and end-of-life planning with clarity and compassion.
If you’ve ever wondered how fiduciaries protect individuals and families—or how this role fits into today’s complex healthcare and legal landscape—this is a conversation you don’t want to want to miss.

Speaker: Susan Algert
2026-02-03 12:15 - 13:30
What do we know about weight loss now?

Speaker: Encinitas Sheriff's Dept
2026-02-10 12:15 - 13:30
Crime in Encinitas

Speaker: Joey Landwehr
2026-02-17 12:15 - 13:30
Broadway San Diego

International Auction
2026-02-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Speaker: Dr. Mark Thiemens
2026-03-10 12:15 - 13:30

Club Assembly- Golf Ball Drop
2026-04-14 12:15 - 13:30

Speaker: Denise Mueller
2026-04-21 12:15 - 13:30
World record holder for paced bicycle land speed.

Speaker: Mayor Bruch Ehlers
2026-04-28 12:15 - 13:30
