SDSU Baseball Coach Kevin Vance + SDSU Alum & World Series 2019 MVP Pitcher Stephen Strasburg
Monthly Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 12 PM Location: Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valet parking provided
Special Guest Rady Children's Hospital
Monthly Meeting Tuesday, June 9 | 12 PM Location: Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valet parking provided
Volunteer Opportunity Serve Dinner at the Ronald McDonald House!
Date: Tuesday, June 16th Time: 3:30-7:30 PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony TBD
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego 2929 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92123
The Kiwanis Club of San Diego is proud to serve dinner for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House while their children receive critical medical care. This hands-on service project is an opportunity to provide comfort, nourishment, and community to families during a difficult time.
We will help prepare and serve a delicious dinner to families.
Volunteers will also receive a tour of the Ronald McDonald House to learn more about their impact.
After serving, our group will enjoy the meal together with the families.
Up to 12 volunteers may participate in the kitchen (due to safety guidelines).
Volunteers should wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes, and either a hat or hairnet (provided).
Branded Kiwanis apparel is encouraged.
Please stay home if you are feeling unwell or have been exposed to COVID within the past 10 days.
3:30 PM: Arrival at Parking Structure – 3654 Aero Court, San Diego
3:45 PM: Shuttle to Ronald McDonald House (15 min)
4:05 PM: Check-in at Reception
4:10 PM: House Tour
4:45 PM: Meal Preparation
6:00 PM: Serve Dinner to Families (volunteers may dine too)
7:30 PM: Depart via Shuttle, return to parking lot
This project is a meaningful way to live out Kiwanis’ mission of service by bringing warmth and care to families when they need it most.
Volunteer Opportunity My First Home Shopping Days with Just in Time for Foster Youth
Date: Saturday, July 11 Time: TBD
Location: Details to be provided
Join Kiwanis volunteers in supporting an incredibly meaningful experience with Just in Time for Foster Youth’s “My First Home” program. These special Shopping Days help young adults transitioning out of foster care furnish and personalize their very first homes—creating a space that is truly their own.
Volunteers will assist participants as they shop for essential household items, offer encouragement, and help create a welcoming and positive experience during this exciting milestone moment.
This is a hands-on, heart-forward opportunity to directly impact a young person’s transition to independence. Whether you’re helping carry items, offering guidance, or simply celebrating alongside participants, your presence makes a lasting difference.
A volunteer sign-up link will be available soon—stay tuned!
Special Guest Mark Milliron National University CEO
Monthly Meeting Tuesday, July 14 | 12 PM Location: Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Complimentary valet parking provided
Dr. Mark David Milliron is an internationally recognized leader in education innovation with more than 30 years of experience driving transformation across universities, organizations, and communities worldwide. He is an award-winning author, speaker, and consultant who has worked with government agencies, corporations, and educational institutions at every level.
Dr. Milliron currently serves as President and CEO of National University, where he champions access, student success, and next-generation learning. Previously, he held leadership roles at Western Governors University, co-founded Civitas Learning, and worked with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the League for Innovation in the Community College.
He has been widely recognized for his impact, including honors from the University of Texas at Austin, the United States Distance Learning Association Hall of Fame, and the San Diego Business Journal’s CEO of the Year.
Above all, he values his role as a husband and father to four children.
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