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18
Sep
2025
Guidel Olivas, SLRC Rotarian

Anti-Trafficking

Sep 18, 2025
18
Sep
2025
Club Meeting
Sep 18, 2025 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
The 1st and 3rd meetings of most months are the regularly scheduled club meetings of the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club. Fellowship and lunch begin at 11:45am and our meeting will start at noon. With some exception, we have a different speaker scheduled each meeting. A few meetings each year, we may meet at a different location. Our calendar and speaker information will indicate this, please check in advance. Guests and prospective Rotary members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVPs to the club president are encouraged, but not required. Bring your own lunch at 11:45am. Each meeting, we select a different location from where members may order lunch and it is brought to the meeting on their behalf. Guests may be included in the lunch pickup, with an RSVP so that we may send you a menu/pricing.
02
Oct
2025
Karen Richards

Lost Boys of Sudan

Oct 02, 2025 11:45 AM

 

Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan, San Diego, California
The Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan began their journey in 1987 when the Khartoum Government attacked their villages. The United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Refugee Resettlement stated that Khartoum Government factions began to attack peaceful villages in South Sudan, kidn
dreamtobemore.org
16
Oct
2025
NO MEETING TODAY

Fireside Chat Oct. 23rd

Oct 16, 2025
16
Oct
2025
DARK - no lunch Rotary meeting
Oct 16, 2025 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Fireside Chat is Thursday Oct. 23rd at 5:30pm instead!
23
Oct
2025
Fireside Chat - New Date
Oct 23, 2025 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Twice a year, in place of our regular club meeting, we have a social at a club member's home. It is open to Rotarians and guests, and club prospective members. 
Cost: $30 per person cash or Zelle, $31.25 credit card
- includes dinner, drinks and dessert (and great company)
5:30pm Happy Hour and 6:00pm Dinner
RSVP by Sunday, October 19th
Questions, call/text Karen at 619-249-8448
30
Oct
2025
All East County Rotary Mixer
Oct 30, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join the Five East County Rotary Clubs for a casual Happy Hour of Rotarian fellowship!
 
Thanks for La Mesa Rotary Club for inviting us other four:
Santee-Lakeside, La Mesa Sunrise, El Cajon and El Cajon Sunset Clubs
 
No RSVP, no cost, just come and hang out with Rotarians. Buy a drink, dinner or not.
30
Oct
2025
East County Rotary Club Mixer
Oct 30, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club
La Mesa Sunrise Rotary Club
La Mesa Noon Rotary Club
El Cajon Rotary Club
El Cajon Sunset Rotary Club
 
All together for a relaxing and fun Happy Hour at Hooleys! Come for drinks, come for dinner or just hang out. No RSVP necessary, and YES bring your +1
06
Nov
2025
Club Meeting - District Governor visit
Nov 06, 2025 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM UTC-08:00
The 1st and 3rd meetings of most months are the regularly scheduled club meetings of the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club. Fellowship and lunch begin at 11:45am and our meeting will start at noon. With some exception, we have a different speaker scheduled each meeting. A few meetings each year, we may meet at a different location. Our calendar and speaker information will indicate this, please check in advance. Guests and prospective Rotary members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVPs to the club president are encouraged, but not required. Order your own lunch as early as 11:00am. Debit and credit cards only.
06
Nov
2025
District Governor Luis Carranza

District 5340 DG Visit

Nov 06, 2025 11:45 AM

Location: Lantern Crest

300 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA  92072

15
Nov
2025
Gulls Hockey Game Rotary Social
Nov 15, 2025 6:00 PM
19
Nov
2025
Board Meeting
Nov 19, 2025 9:00 AM
Board meeting to immediately follow 8:00am Service Committee meeting at same location.
20
Nov
2025
Rotary Club Meeting speaker: Jennifer Morrissey

Misison Trails Regional Park

Nov 20, 2025 11:45 AM

This club meeting will be at the Venue at Pathways an 9626 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee

25
Nov
2025
Food Packing & Distribution with El Cajon Sunset Club
Nov 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rotary Club of El Cajon Sunset is inviting East County club members to a Thanksgiving Food Packaging and Distribution event.
 
Date: November 25th, 2025
 
Time: 11am -3pm
 
Where: I Am My Brother's Keeper CDC, 6601 Imperial Ave, 92114
 
If you are able to come, there is a volunteer form to complete - it's  located on the website below.
 
https://www.iambkcdc.org/
01
Dec
2025
We Care Bag stuffing
Dec 01, 2025 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
We need volunteers to help stuff We Care Bags for Meals on Wheels. Please RSVP to Karen at 619-249-8448, we need people, but not 20 people.
04
Dec
2025
Club Holiday Party
Dec 04, 2025 5:30 PM
It's time for our annual Holiday Party! We are returning to Anthony's Fish Grotto but will be at the Private Lakeside Outdoor Heated Cabana enjoying the lights on the lake. 

$68 pp cash, check or Zelle. $70 pp credit card
Steak with Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Picatta with Shrimp Scampi, Miso Glazed Salmon or Hand Battered Fish with Shrimp options (select that evening).
 
Optional $25 gift exchange game will be played
 
Celebrate the Holidays with Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club!

RSVP by Nov. 26 to Tom Clarke at (619) 443-3203
06
Dec
2025
Santee Santa's Box Making
Dec 06, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us in a festive volunteering event, folding & taping up 1,000 boxes for the Santee Santas to fill with food for delivery to needy families for the holidays! Wear a festive shirt or hat and bring a friend.  
18
Dec
2025
Carey Lowe

Author of "On Two Legs and Three Wheels"

Dec 18, 2025 11:45 AM
08
Jan
2026
Club Meeting & Lunch
Jan 08, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2nd & 4th meetings of most months are the regularly scheduled club meetings of the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club. Fellowship and lunch begin at 11:30am and our meeting will start at noon. With some exception, we have a different speaker scheduled each meeting. A few meetings each year, we may meet at a different location. Our calendar and speaker information will indicate this, please check in advance. Guests and prospective Rotary members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVPs to the club president are encouraged, but not required. RSVP to president Eric Saretsky at esaretsky@outlook.com. Lunch is available for purchase as early as 11:30am, credit or debit only.  On the menu, points = $.
 
Enter in the building immediately in front of you as you enter from Prospect / Graves Avenue, the covered entry to the left of the Sharp office. If your parking space is farther than you'd prefer to walk, text our contact Zandra at (619) 891-1432 and she will send a cart for you. The theater room is to the left, after you check in with reception, in the lobby.
 
08
Jan
2026
Isabel "Izzy" Lozano

Lantern Crest Introduction

Jan 08, 2026 11:30 AM
17
Jan
2026
Feeding San Diego Service Project
Jan 17, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
To join us, please register at:
https://volunteer.feedingsandiego.org/registrations/lTWfaIdMCo/claim_spot
 
We need at least 15 people please.
17
Jan
2026
Santee Food Bank Delivery
Jan 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Here are general instructions for your reference:

·         Arrive at the Santee Food Bank (9715 Halberns Blvd, Santee, CA 92071) between 10:00 am and 10:15 am.

·         Let them know you are doing the Rotary route. 

·         They will give you the address of the Mobile Home Park and a list of the units to deliver to.

·         Let the team managing the bags know how many homes you need food for and they will load them in your car.

·         Drive over and deliver food.

·         If the person doesn’t answer the door, just drop the food at their requested location. 

·         Also, if requested, text the contact at the mobile home park to let them know what units didn’t answer their door so she can make sure they get their food.

·         It should take no more than 30 minutes to finish your route. 

·         Please take a few pictures and post them on Facebook. 

 

This is a one person job done once a month on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Sign up with Kendra for now.

22
Jan
2026
Club Meeting & Lunch
Jan 22, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2nd & 4th meetings of most months are the regularly scheduled club meetings of the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club. Fellowship and lunch begin at 11:30 am and our meeting will start at noon. With some exception, we have a different speaker scheduled each meeting. A few meetings each year, we may meet at a different location. Our calendar and speaker information will indicate this, please check in advance. Guests and prospective Rotary members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVPs to the club president are encouraged, but not required. RSVP to president Eric Saretsky at esaretsky@outlook.com. Lunch is available for purchase as early as 11:30am, credit or debit only.  On the menu, Points = $.
 
Enter in the building immediately in front of you as you enter from Prospect / Graves Avenue, the covered entry to the left of the Sharp office. If your parking space is farther than you'd prefer to walk, text our contact Zandra at (619) 891-1432 and she will send a cart for you. The theater room is to the left, after you check in with reception, in the lobby.
22
Jan
2026
Kathleen McMahon-Walford

Introduction to the US District Court

Jan 22, 2026 11:30 AM

Recently retired from a career working in the US District Court for the Southern District of California, Rotarian Kathleen McMahon-Walford will be giving an overview and civics refresher, sharing who and what District Judges do, how cases get there, and much more,  in advance of our clubs trip to the court on January 30th. 

25
Jan
2026
WAPI Project - UCSD Rotaract
Jan 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join UCSD Rotaract at UC San Diego for their 11th Annual WAPI project for their annual service project to create Water Pasteurization Indicators to help communities in need. Pizza lunch provided. There is a short presentation about WAPI's at 10am that is interesting to watch. There is an exact map of the bldg in the link where you RSVP in the QR code.

January 25th (Sunday), 2026
10:00am to 4:00pm - Feel free to arrive and depart anytime throughout the event!


Location: UCSD, Great Hall in ERC's I-House. Located directly across Scholar's Lane from Pangea Parking Structure. 
 
Visitor Parking: 
Pangea Parking Structure is $4.50/hr (maximum of $9)
FREE OPTION: There is normally parking at Gliderport or the road loeading down to it. Would be about a 10-15 minute walk from Gliderport to Great Hall.

What is a WAPI?
WAPIs (Water Pasteurization Indicators) are reusable devices specifically designed to melt a wax coating inside the device when water has reached pasteurization temperature and is safe to drink. In some areas of the world, people collect water from natural sources, which are often ridden with disease-causing bacteria. To prevent getting sick, the water is typically boiled prior to drinking/using. However, water does not need to be boiled in order to be safe to drink, because pasteurization (the act of using heat to kill off the dangerous bacteria) occurs at 150° F, a much lower temperature than water's boiling point (212° F). Therefore, a lot of time and resources, such as fuel and wood, are wasted when water is brought to the boiling point, rather than the pasteurization point. This is where the WAPI comes in. A WAPI contains a special wax that melts at 150° and indicates when the water is safe to drink. Thus, WAPIs help communities lacking easy access to clean, drinkable water save time, money, and energy, by indicating when their water is safe to drink, before it boils!

Contact us at secretary@rotaractucsd.org, if you have any question/concerns/comments.
30
Jan
2026
Federal Court Tour
Jan 30, 2026 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Our club is being offered a unique invitation to visit the federal court in San Diego, observe criminal court proceedings and then discuss the process with United States District Judge Janis Sammartino. Judge Sammartino has served on the federal bench since 2007, prior to which she was a San Diego Superior Court Judge. Judge Sammartino chairs the Community Outreach Committee for CASD and has also served in this same role for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. 

Following the in-court observation and presentation, Rotarian Kathleen Walford will take us on a guided historical walking tour of the Federal Judicial Center which encompasses three buildings on the downtown campus. 

Because we will be observing an actual criminal calendar, we will need to gather down-town at the corner of Front St and Broadway by 8:30 a.m. to get through the screening process. Because most people don’t like to drive downtown ,and parking is always a challenge, we will travel by trolley from the El Cajon Station located at 325 South Marshal St, on the ORANGE LINE leaving at 7:33 a.m 

01
Feb
2026
Group Walk-Kumeyaay Lake
Feb 01, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Please note the date IS February 1st, although this flier says February 8th (due to the Super Bowl).
12
Feb
2026
Club Meeting & Lunch
Feb 12, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2nd & 4th meetings of most months are the regularly scheduled club meetings of the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club. Fellowship and lunch begin at 11:30am and our meeting will start at noon. With some exception, we have a different speaker scheduled each meeting. A few meetings each year, we may meet at a different location. Our calendar and speaker information will indicate this, please check in advance. Guests and prospective Rotary members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVPs to the club president are encouraged, but not required. RSVP to president Eric Saretsky at esaretsky@outlook.com. Lunch is available for purchase as early as 11:30am, credit or debit only.  On the menu, points = $.
 
Enter in the building immediately in front of you as you enter from Prospect / Graves Avenue, the covered entry to the left of the Sharp office. If your parking space is farther than you'd prefer to walk, text our contact Zandra at (619) 891-1432 and she will send a cart for you. The theater room is to the left, after you check in with reception, in the lobby.
 
12
Feb
2026
2025-2026 Club Grant Recipients

Nine non-profits will share the impact our grants have/will make in our community

Feb 12, 2026 11:30 AM

The Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club is proud to support the important work of many organizations. Each year, representatives come and share what they do and how our donation helps further their mission. Recipients for 2025-2026 include: Reading Legacies, African Enterprise, Meals on Wheels, Paws for Purple Hearts, Sharia's Closet, East County Transitional Living Center, San Diego River Park, Buddy's Backpacks and Santee Food Bank.

14
Feb
2026
Home of Guiding Hands: Tent set up
Feb 14, 2026 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

At the Home of Guiding Hands. They need help at 7:30am to set up a very large white event tent.  It takes about 2.5 hours. This is for their Valentines party. A great way to help provide a space for them to celebrate love. Adults and youth welcome.  There is a waiver for youth that must be signed by their parents prior to coming.  Many hands make light work.

21
Feb
2026
Santee Food Bank Delivery
Feb 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Here are general instructions for your reference:

·         Arrive at the Santee Food Bank (9715 Halberns Blvd, Santee, CA 92071) between 10:00 am and 10:15 am.

·         Let them know you are doing the Rotary route. 

·         They will give you the address of the Mobile Home Park and a list of the units to deliver to.

·         Let the team managing the bags know how many homes you need food for and they will load them in your car.

·         Drive over and deliver food.

·         If the person doesn’t answer the door, just drop the food at their requested location. 

·         Also, if requested, text the contact at the mobile home park to let them know what units didn’t answer their door so she can make sure they get their food.

·         It should take no more than 30 minutes to finish your route. 

·         Please take a few pictures and post them on Facebook. 

 

This is a one person job done once a month on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Sign up with Kendra for now.

24
Feb
2026
Lakeside Food Distribution
Feb 24, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
26
Feb
2026
Club Meeting & Lunch
Feb 26, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2nd & 4th meetings of most months are the regularly scheduled club meetings of the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club. Fellowship and lunch begin at 11:30 am and our meeting will start at noon. With some exception, we have a different speaker scheduled each meeting. A few meetings each year, we may meet at a different location. Our calendar and speaker information will indicate this, please check in advance. Guests and prospective Rotary members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVPs to the club president are encouraged, but not required. RSVP to president Eric Saretsky at esaretsky@outlook.com. Lunch is available for purchase as early as 11:30am, credit or debit only.  On the menu, Points = $.
 
Enter in the building immediately in front of you as you enter from Prospect / Graves Avenue, the covered entry to the left of the Sharp office. If your parking space is farther than you'd prefer to walk, text our contact Zandra at (619) 891-1432 and she will send a cart for you. The theater room is to the left, after you check in with reception, in the lobby.
26
Feb
2026
Elev8 Arts Foundation

Feb 26 Speaker: Elev8 Arts

Feb 26, 2026 11:30 AM
28
Feb
2026
Fido Fest
Feb 28, 2026 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Volunteers are needed for FIDO FEST in Santee on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Located at Santee Town Center - 550 Park Center Drive in Santee.
 
Our club volunteered to fill all volunteer slots, and volunteers must be over 18.
 
Volunteer time: 10:30am - 3:15pm
Event time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
 
Volunteers must stay the whole time. If you want to volunteer but can only do the first or last half, let Sandy know and perhaps they can pair you with another - but we must fill all slots - the whole day.
 
You will be working the fun fido booths - fur tattoos, ball find-and-seek, smell station, "champagne" drinks, etc.  
 
Email Sandy at sandyp304@gmail.com to volunteer or with questions.
 
The below website has more event information and a video from last year. Let Sandy know if you can volunteer - we are filling ALL the volunteer spots from our club.
 
https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/calendar/events/2026-fido-fest/46081
01
Mar
2026
Reading in Classrooms
Mar 01, 2026

Looking for Schools where we can celebrate Dr. Seuss by reading in the classroom.  Locations TBD. Dates: TBD

Interactive read-alouds encourage children’s engagement with stories, fostering listening comprehension, vocabulary development, and conversational skills. Teachers can use repetitive texts, discussions before and after reading, and books without text to stimulate predictions and connections, making story time a rich opportunity for language practice.
 

Encouraging Engagement Through Interactive Read-Alouds: Teachers can enhance oral language development by involving children in discussions before, during, and after reading stories, allowing them to share thoughts and make connections.

Expanding Vocabulary with Contextual Learning: Reading aloud introduces new vocabulary, such as “tusks,” while encouraging children to guess meanings based on context and visuals.

Supporting Predictive and Analytical Skills: Books without text, like “Rosie’s Walk,” encourage children to predict story outcomes using pictures, fostering critical thinking and conversation.

10
Mar
2026
Bingo at Carlton Oaks
Mar 10, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
12
Mar
2026
Club Meeting & Lunch
Mar 12, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2nd & 4th meetings of most months are the regularly scheduled club meetings of the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club. Fellowship and lunch begin at 11:30am and our meeting will start at noon. With some exception, we have a different speaker scheduled each meeting. A few meetings each year, we may meet at a different location. Our calendar and speaker information will indicate this, please check in advance. Guests and prospective Rotary members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVPs to the club president are encouraged, but not required. RSVP to president Eric Saretsky at esaretsky@outlook.com. Lunch is available for purchase as early as 11:30am, credit or debit only.  On the menu, points = $.
 
Enter in the building immediately in front of you as you enter from Prospect / Graves Avenue, the covered entry to the left of the Sharp office. If your parking space is farther than you'd prefer to walk, text our contact Zandra at (619) 891-1432 and she will send a cart for you. The theater room is to the left, after you check in with reception, in the lobby.
 
12
Mar
2026
Lakeside Rodeo / El Capitan Stadium Association

Lakeside Rodeo / El Capitan Stadium Association

Mar 12, 2026 11:30 AM

The El Capitan Stadium Association strives to provide access and funding to Lakeside Youth for basics of education, youth skills training, and cultural enhancements such as youth arts, youth sports, youth community organizations, and youth agricultural organizations which will positively affect 6,000+ Lakeside students to include low-income families, students with disabilities, and assist educators in reducing the rate of education drop out.

14
Mar
2026
Bridge of Hope- Child care
Mar 14, 2026 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Every second and fourth Saturday is our Community Day from 9-11. We open our clothing closet for all who want to shop. We offer a food distribution and welcome the community to join us in a variety of arts and crafts. It is a really fun day and all are welcome!

 

Sign up to be a part of helping entertain the children while their parents are "shopping". Lets see how we can put a smile on their face for a little while.

14
Mar
2026
Bridge of Hope
Mar 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
Volunteers will provide assistance with childcare and activities while parents shop for clothes in the Bridge of Hope Store
Only 4 volunteers needed. Contact Kendra Brownsberger 619-253-1067 text

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 11:30 AM Lunch & Networking.  12:00 PM -1:00PM Meeting
 Lantern Crest Senior Living - Theater Room - Main building
300 Lantern Crest Way
Santee, CA 92071
 
 
 
 
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