Encinitas City Council Luke Schafer & Jim O'Hara Our first 6 months
2025-06-17 12:15 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Tom Tubon, Director TCI Mira Costa College Update on our scholarships
2025-07-29 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

No Meeting-Happy Labor Day Holiday
2025-07-31 08:00 - 17:00

Teri Mahaney, PhD. -Personal Transformation
2025-08-05 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
She is sought out for her depth of knowledge and experience, unique insights, down-to-earth approach, sense of humor, and uplifting spirit. Her private clients range from NFL and NBA players to underachieving students to mid-life career-changers. Currently, she teaches graduate leadership classes, drawing on her own experience and research. She was a highly respected management trainer and consultant to over 500 organizations, specializing in her quick-draw analysis of problems and practical strategies for solving them. She pioneered whole-brain accelerated learning methods, integrating them into her college classes and business trainings.

Robert Abraham-“A Lifetime of Lessons: Understanding Cancer and Hope for the Future”
2025-08-12 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Join us on August 12 for a powerful presentation as our guest speaker shares profound insights from a lifetime dedicated to studying cancer—its causes, treatments, and the promising strides toward a brighter, healthier future. Whether you’re a longtime member or first-time visitor, this is a talk you won’t want to miss.
Broadly trained cancer biologist with more than 30 years of research and leadership experience in
academia and industry. Deep expertise in cancer biology and immunology, translational research,
and cancer drug discovery from idea to early clinical development. During my 17-year academic
career, my research efforts spanned both cancer biology and immunology, and my research led to
more than 230 peer-reviewed publications and reviews, with a H-index = 107, and more than 59,000
citations.

Chris Davis (Not Ours) Frontwave Arena Premium Sales Mgr
2025-08-19 12:15 - 13:30
Graduate of the University of Iowa

Over 25 years of Sales and Marketing experience across multiple industries. During that time, I have worked for both public and private companies such as Eli Lilly, Leo Burnett, and Merril Lynch. In my spare time, I enjoy time with family, listening to jazz, and grilling. Also, a fan of all things Chicago!

Currently Manager of Premium Sales @ Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, Ca.

Meredith McDermott- TERi Campus of Life
2025-08-26 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
Born and raised in Southern California, Meredith grew up in a smaller rural town of Valley Center which is located in North County San Diego. Living there provided an avenue for her to develop a profound love for raising livestock and feeling connected with those in her community. Meredith joined TERI in 2004 and during that time started a 4-H club for children with disabilities that ran from 2006-2017. She has also started and currently runs a Livestock program through our agriculture department and is currently the Director of Integrated Employment Services and runs the TERI paid Vocational Internship Program, the TERI VIP. Meredith has always felt a connection to those with disabilities and working at TERI where she can combine her passions of animals, leadership, and human connection, has proven to be the perfect career for her.

Dark- No lunch Enjoy Labor Day
2025-09-02 12:00 - 13:30

Crime Stoppers - Tracie Arlington
2025-09-09 12:15 - 13:30
Tracie Arlington serves on the Board of Directors for San Diego Crime Stoppers and is the Founder and Lead Instructor of Play It Safe Defense. A black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Tracie has been empowering children, teens, and women through self-defense and personal safety education since 2003—reaching hundreds of thousands across the county. She is a nationally certified instructor with the Women’s Self-Defense Institute and is recognized as a trusted expert on self-defense and family safety. Tracie has shared her expertise on national platforms, including appearances on Dr. Phil and The Doctors.

Flying from an Aircraft Carrier with Greg Murrell
2025-09-16 12:15 - 13:30 | Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italiana & Seafood, 1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States

Lane Macy Kiebaber- Exec Director of Coastal Community Foundation at SDF
2025-09-23 12:15 - 13:30 | 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
