https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/new-folder daily 0.75 2021-06-21 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events daily 0.75 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298-zf9cb-n384k-aj8rm-prkfx-dl3wk-5z54f-9gjtf-sh6bh-6knfd monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298-zf9cb-n384k-aj8rm-prkfx-dl3wk-5z54f-9gjtf-sh6bh-6knfd-9aw6h monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298-zf9cb-n384k-aj8rm-prkfx-dl3wk-5z54f-9gjtf-sh6bh monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298-zf9cb-n384k-aj8rm-prkfx-dl3wk-5z54f-9gjtf monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298-zf9cb-n384k-aj8rm monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298-zf9cb-n384k-aj8rm-3r4af monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298-zf9cb-n384k-aj8rm-prkfx monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298-zf9cb-n384k-aj8rm-prkfx-dl3wk monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298-zf9cb-n384k-aj8rm-prkfx-dl3wk-5z54f monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298-zf9cb-n384k monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298 monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting-yw298-zf9cb monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/breakfast-58khl-azmmx monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/board-meeting monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/breakfast monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/breakfast-58khl monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/events/event-two-kz3zd monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-08-27 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/thomas-fitzpatrick-cura-smiles monthly 0.5 2025-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/52931b46-4f8b-40ae-8148-55994d240ccf/IMG_7194.jpg Speakers - Thomas Fitzpatrick, DDS- Founder of Cura Smiles - Make it stand out Thomas Fitzpatrick, DDS- Founder of Cura Smiles (above) Cura Smiles Hits $1 Million in Free Dental Care At today’s Point Loma Optimist Club meeting, guest speaker and fellow Optimist of over 20 years Thomas Fitzpatrick, DDS, shared the inspiring story of Cura Smiles, a San Diego nonprofit providing free dental care to those in need. Cura Smiles recently reached a remarkable milestone—$1 million in free dental work—thanks to the dedication of volunteer dentists, hygienists, and community supporters. Dr. Fitzpatrick highlighted how this care not only restores oral health, but also confidence and dignity for underserved individuals. We thank Dr. Fitzpatrick for joining us and reminding us how much impact compassion and community can achieve. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/captain-will-wiley-genmk monthly 0.5 2025-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/a1628413-2ffc-4720-901d-2c4b2e48e952/Davis+Vasquez+SDSY+Mens+Basketball+Coach.jpg Speakers - Coach David Vasquez- SDSU Men’s Basketball - Make it stand out SDSU Men’s Basketball Coach David Vasquez (left), President Matt Griffith (right) we were honored to welcome Coach David Velasquez of SDSU Men’s Basketball. He shared his inspiring journey from student assistant to coach, and gave us an inside look at the recruiting process and what it takes to build a winning program. Coach Velasquez also spoke about the future of Aztec basketball, highlighting a strong focus on player development, team culture, and competing at the highest level. His passion and leadership left us all motivated and proud to support local excellence in college sports. We thank Coach Velasquez for joining us and wish the Aztecs continued success this season! https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/captain-will-wiley monthly 0.5 2025-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/bd5bedee-b5a0-4cdf-ae9a-94207bda9900/image001.jpg Speakers - Captain Will Wiley- Commander, Submarine Squadron 11 - Make it stand out Captain Will Wiley (left), President Matt Griffith (right) The Point Loma Optimist Club recently welcomed Captain Will Wiley, Commander of Submarine Squadron 11, as a guest speaker. Captain Wiley offered members an inside look at the vital role his squadron plays in the U.S. Navy’s undersea operations. Based at Naval Base Point Loma, Submarine Squadron 11 oversees fast-attack submarines, a floating dry dock, and the Navy’s Undersea Rescue Command. His talk highlighted the importance of San Diego in national defense and gave attendees a deeper appreciation for the complex missions carried out just offshore. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/chris-mannerino monthly 0.5 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1749487796447-2IWT0VAQY4GPWNPX3NWA/IMG_4550.jpeg Speakers - Chris Mannerino - Real Estate Agent and Amateur Photographer - Make it stand out Pictured: Andrew Haden At a recent Point Loma Optimist Club meeting, local real estate agent and amateur photographer Chris Mannerino shared a unique set of photos he took around San Diego during the pandemic. With the city nearly empty, he was able to capture famous spots without any people in them—something that’s normally impossible. His photos showed places like beaches, freeways, and parks in a whole new light, offering a rare look at San Diego’s quiet side during a historic time. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/andrew-haden-us-attorney monthly 0.5 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/bc5a07b3-ac99-46ab-aede-31a7ae28dced/Andrew+Matt.jpg Speakers - Andrew Haden- Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California - Make it stand out Andrew Haden (left), President Matt Griffith (right) We were proud to host Andrew Haden, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, as a recent guest speaker at the Point Loma Optimist Club. A San Diego native and decorated public servant, Mr. Haden shared powerful insights from his journey—from serving as a U.S. Navy officer to leading one of the busiest federal districts in the country. With degrees from Stanford and the University of San Diego School of Law, and over a decade of experience as a federal prosecutor, his message of dedication, service, and leadership deeply resonated with our members. We thank Mr. Haden for taking the time to speak with us and for his continued service to our community and country. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/kevin-falconer-county-supervisor monthly 0.5 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/9530c53b-4b4c-441b-a3f1-f49b03b88afe/Kevin+Falconer+2.jpg Speakers - Kevin Falconer - Former Mayor of San Diego - Make it stand out Kevin Falconer (left), President Travis Jaedtke (right) Guest speaker Kevin Falconer came to speak to the Optimists about running for County Supervisor and his vision for his role. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/bradley-voytek monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1711485548206-ZZ8AGS6K6790QLPM2ZQR/UCSD+Prefessor+Bradley+Voytek.jpg Speakers - Bradley Voytek - Professor UCSD Department of Cognitive Science - Make it stand out Bradley Voytek (left), President Travis Jaedtke (right) Guest speaker Bradley Voytek, Professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at UC San Diego, spoke to the Optimists about Neuroscience in the data science age. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/fdddc90a-4787-491a-b923-c4cc94cbf8b8/Parker+Doyle+Induction.jpg Speakers - Bradley Voytek - Professor UCSD Department of Cognitive Science - Make it stand out Tom Lewis (left) gives Parker Doyle (right) a warm welcome as the newest member of the Optimist Club of Point Loma! https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/terry-kaltenbach monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/89d9a1b5-176b-4961-b6aa-5c363d09fdd1/CAPT+Terry+Kaltenbach.jpg Speakers - Captain Terry Kaltenbach - USS Midway Museum - Make it stand out Captain Terry Kaltenbach (left), President Travis Jaedtke (right) Captain Terry Kaltenbach from the USS Midway Museum, spoke to the Optimists about the Midway’s story. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/erica-putman monthly 0.5 2024-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/0991d3a4-5093-4c38-b086-4cc8e0152b55/Erica+Putman.jpeg Speakers - Erika Putnam - Director of Internship Programs for the Navy Marine Mammal Program - Make it stand out Erica Putman (left), President Travis Jaedtke (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/54d88424-26bf-45cf-91b1-c2194a169353/Erica+Putman+2.jpeg Speakers - Erika Putnam - Director of Internship Programs for the Navy Marine Mammal Program - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/ron-salisbury monthly 0.5 2023-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/30442a53-de16-434c-8df0-1ba3dc7dae8f/Ron+Salisbury.jpeg Speakers - Ron Salisbury - Inaugural San Diego Poet Laureate - Make it stand out Ron Salisbury (left), President Travis Jaedtke (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/9a6e2870-370e-4cfc-834c-144f35fbccac/PL+Football+Donation.jpeg Speakers - Ron Salisbury - Inaugural San Diego Poet Laureate - Make it stand out At this meeting, The Point Loma Optimists presented a $3,000 check to the Point Loma Youth Football. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/kristen-fogle monthly 0.5 2023-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/a8667e98-3950-4778-b3e5-14625afd249a/Kristen+Fogle+San+Diego+Wtiters+Ink+2.jpeg Speakers - Kristen Fogle - Executive Director of San Diego Writers, Ink Since 2013 - Make it stand out Kristen Fogle (left), Immediate Past President James Card (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/a7b141a5-0ecb-42b9-bc19-68d0c5ec9aed/Russ+Valone+getting+a+Presidents+Award.jpeg Speakers - Kristen Fogle - Executive Director of San Diego Writers, Ink Since 2013 - Make it stand out Russ Valone (right) getting a Presidents Award for his help with deploying the new Optimist Flag Truck from Immediate Past President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/dean-nelson monthly 0.5 2023-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/fd53d490-e0ff-4ce3-a95f-660e3bedcfb6/Dean+Nelson.jpg Speakers - Dean Nelson - Founder and Director of the Journalism Program at Point Loma Nazarene University - Make it stand out Dean Nelson (left), President Travis Jaedtke (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/5915b829-d455-4814-a388-f5cc62d9e9c2/Halloween+2023.jpg Speakers - Dean Nelson - Founder and Director of the Journalism Program at Point Loma Nazarene University - Make it stand out Halloween Fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/03c919da-8e82-4f69-a318-1040dbc34cba/Halloween+2+2023.jpg Speakers - Dean Nelson - Founder and Director of the Journalism Program at Point Loma Nazarene University - Make it stand out James Card telling the scary story of the female Angler Fish and how they reproduce for Halloween https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/don-kent monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/55557eaf-3608-410f-9876-28fec7e8ada6/Don+Kent.jpeg Speakers - Don Kent - President &amp; CEO Hubbs Research at SeaWorld - Make it stand out Celina Maggi (left), President Travis Jaedtke (center), Don Kent (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/larry-brown monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/fc16cef6-542c-4b34-90b7-e6b56a0ae8dc/Larry+Brown+2.jpeg Speakers - Larry Brown - Charter Master - Make it stand out Larry Brown (left), President Travis Jaedtke (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/dmitri-orlov monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/ee6aa4e9-fd6c-4f27-a516-7aa4e8f3e27d/Dmitri+Orlov.jpg Speakers - Dmitri Orlov - Fusion Energy - Make it stand out Dmitri Orlov (left), President Travis Jaedtke (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/samantha-wynns monthly 0.5 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/ece6d251-343e-4120-a12a-2f735ce76f0f/Samantha+Wynns.jpg Speakers - Samantha Wynns - Biologist - Make it stand out Samantha Wynns (center right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/mohamad-yassin monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/0f8e5c95-6488-48c5-9e21-4854610fdd04/Mohamad+Yassin.jpg Speakers - Mohamad Yassin - Entrepreneur, Author, and Optimist - Make it stand out Mohamad Yassin (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/shane-harris monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/23c6868d-7018-462e-b823-8884639af96b/Shane+Harris.jpg Speakers - Shane Harris - Forest Fire Lookout Association (FFLA) San Diego &amp; Riverside Chapter - Make it stand out Shane Harris (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/chuck-bieler monthly 0.5 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/ed882166-dd39-49e0-a15e-c2bc239e92fd/Chuck+Bieler.jpg Speakers - Chuck Bieler - San Diego Zoo Director - Make it stand out Chuck Bieler (center right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/dr-steve-dowdy monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/092b4bba-9d7d-49de-a150-8833473762ea/Dr+Steve+Dowdy.jpg Speakers - Dr. Steve Dowdy - Research Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology - Make it stand out Dr. Steve Dowdy (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/dr-lisa-nunn monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1d637af7-0c72-4fb1-bc2b-b2cbdb61292f/Dr+Lisa+Nunn.jpg Speakers - Dr. Lisa Nunn - Director of the Center for Educational Excellence at USD - Make it stand out Dr. Lisa Nunn (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/mindi-davis monthly 0.5 2023-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/14181f5f-846b-4cc8-80c4-bf105793221a/Mindi+Davis.jpg Speakers - Mindi Davis - Author and Distinguished Toastmaster - Make it stand out Mindi Davis (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/ben-harwood monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/849f50b4-ec55-4eff-aa4a-dd1875aab170/Ben+Harwood.jpg Speakers - Ben Harwood - PT, MSPT, FAFS, CSCS, BFRC, Clinical Director of Rehab United, Point Loma - Make it stand out Ben Harwood(left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/nicole-koch monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/27586251-f2a0-41f4-b8d1-af39a2bc9889/Nicole+Koch.jpg Speakers - Nicole Koch - Voices For Children - Make it stand out Kim Lee (left), President James Card (center), Nicole Koch (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/brad-termini monthly 0.5 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/f5fd8f10-228e-45b0-a153-a9b7aea218e4/Brad+Termini.jpg Speakers - Brad Termini - CEO of Zephyr Partners - Make it stand out Brad Termini (center) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/youth-appreciation-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/27466c8d-8a16-43b1-8b8f-75ce851c14b7/Youth+Appreciation.jpg Speakers - Annual Youth Appreciation Breakfast - Make it stand out Friend of Youth! https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/jeremy-bloom monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/a3b1ff70-ee59-4f7b-b221-b9ea563d4414/Jeremy+Bloom.jpg Speakers - Jeremy Bloom - The Director of Development and Partnerships at Circulate San Diego - Make it stand out Jeremy Bloom (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/captain-ken-douglas monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/d2643f21-b456-49b5-be74-41fce53c8e09/Captain+Ken+Douglas.jpg Speakers - Captain Ken Douglas Commander of Submarine Squadron ELEVEN - Make it stand out Captain Ken Douglas (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/kevin-faulconer monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/2214d4a6-a8d1-4fa4-97ab-c3fc17b4324d/Kevin+Faulconer.jpg Speakers - Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer - Make it stand out Kevin Faulconer (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/larry-webb monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/9fde3198-92bf-4b78-b2bf-21223ba18f27/Larry+Webb.jpg Speakers - Larry Webb - President of the Mission Beach Town Council - Make it stand out Tom Lewis (left), Larry Webb (center), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/esther-valdes monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/58e7f809-ba65-4c41-bfaa-a0235db32c95/Esther+Valdes.jpg Speakers - Esther Valdes - Immigration Attorney - Make it stand out Tom Lewis (left), Esther Valdes (center), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/richard-bailey monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/c4959f72-8837-45bd-9cf7-983ac8318426/Richard+Bailey.jpg Speakers - Richard Bailey - Mayor of Coronado Island - Make it stand out Larry Baumann (left), Richard Bailey (center), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/oratorical-contest-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/49c66515-2113-4384-98b5-1551dfb28eff/Oratorical+Contest.jpg Speakers - Annual Oratorical Contest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/lisa-nokes monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/85f56bdb-164b-4dd2-a9b2-0099db8c2300/Carie+Chouinard+2.jpg Speakers - Lisa Nokes - Peninsula Shepherd Senior Center - Make it stand out Lisa Nokes (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/carie-chouinard monthly 0.5 2023-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/d518dfd2-a63f-4007-818a-0fef0f5ab43a/Carie+Chouinard.jpg Speakers - Carie Chouinard - CERT - Make it stand out Carie Chouinard not pictured. President James Card (Above) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/diego-ulgade monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/b059f0d7-353a-4ec7-a326-8a7260133a2f/Diego+Ulgade.jpg Speakers - Diego Ulgade - Retired Navy Seal - Make it stand out Diego Ulgade (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/kate-rubalcava-sr-director-of-operations-of-the-ntc-foundation monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/c5cbbd20-dfbf-4298-b00b-1e9ed7e671b6/Kate+Rubalcava.jpg Speakers - Kate Rubalcava - Sr. Director of Operations of the NTC Foundation - Make it stand out Kate Rubalcava (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/kelly-gilson monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/60581fc8-688f-4f28-845f-5e8cfad91b1d/Kelly+Gilson.jpg Speakers - Kelly Gilson - Founder of Live The Change - Make it stand out J.C. Agajanian (left), Kelly Gilson (Center), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/serena-kahlen monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/ab887167-f495-4a28-bc5d-a56b508f4847/Serena+Kahlen+2.jpg Speakers - Serena Kahlen - Owner of Zio Skin Spa - Make it stand out J.C. Agajanian (left), Serena Kahlen (Center), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/evan-wagley monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/97a6c1be-88a1-4ee1-99ad-ae4483d20897/Evan+Wagley.jpg Speakers - Evan Wagley - California Border Patrol - Make it stand out Evan Wagley (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/dave-nieman monthly 0.5 2023-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/426db060-cbf8-467b-b875-7abe7335c543/Dave+Nieman.jpg Speakers - Dave Nieman from Alidade Coaching - Make it stand out J.C. Agajanian (left), Dave Nieman (Center), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/2022-steak-eggs-presidents-punch monthly 0.5 2023-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/bda0da6a-9d0e-447c-aa5f-07108952457b/Christmas+1.jpg Speakers - Holiday Steak &amp; Eggs with President’s Punch Breakfast - Make it stand out Enjoying some Steak & Eggs along with our infamous President’s Punch with Santa! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/39d1bae5-7022-4a20-b40e-465a92490c87/Christmas+2.jpg Speakers - Holiday Steak &amp; Eggs with President’s Punch Breakfast - Make it stand out Thanking the cooks and serving staff for all of their hard work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/16084692-90ab-463c-9ea8-7909899039f5/Christmas+3.jpg Speakers - Holiday Steak &amp; Eggs with President’s Punch Breakfast - Make it stand out Inducting new members Jonathan Collopy (center left) and (center right) Scott Dupree! https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/adam-zack-inflation monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1362edef-c714-4968-8997-5dbc27d13dbb/Adam+Zack+Speaker.jpg Speakers - Adam Zack General Manager of Jensen’s Point Loma - Make it stand out Adam Zack (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/norm-root monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/ad8f2a4c-9f35-4875-8ad5-eab28aabe143/Norm+Root.jpg Speakers - Norm Root ACI Commercial - Make it stand out Norm Root (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/william-perno monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/f049701e-2ff7-426a-bee2-8c86b9efff8c/William+Perno.jpg Speakers - William Perno Fentanyl Training - Make it stand out President James Card (left), William Perno (center), Larry Baumann (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/stath-karras-usd monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/cbb9cdae-3c6d-4b0d-b4a3-1d2584b6e6af/Stath+Karras.jpg Speakers - Stath Karras - Executive Director of the Bunrham Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego - Make it stand out Steve Doyle (right), Stath Karras (center), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/steve-doyle-foundation-update monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/fc0cec54-1456-4e4c-a1c2-145c00b996ef/Steve+Doyle.jpg Speakers - Steve Doyle with an Optimist Foundation Update - Make it stand out President James Card (left), Steve Doyle (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/brent-mcclain-and-bill-littlejohn monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/002e1f51-c84d-4af8-9472-ff0d9cd8ea89/Brent+McClain+Bill+Littlejohn+Sharp.jpg Speakers - Brent McClain and Bill Littlejohn - Make it stand out Bill Littlejohn (left), President James Card (center), Brent McClain (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/adam-zack-jensens-wine-tasting monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/7282c107-c9a7-4ab3-b85b-dda21f7109ba/Adam+Zack+2.jpg Speakers - Adam Zack Jensens Gratitude Award - Make it stand out President James Card (left), Adam Zack (right) Adam Zack General Manager and Co-Founder of Jensen’s Fine Food receiving a Gratitude Award from the Optimist Club of Point Loma as our annual Jensen’s Wine Tasting event held at the Point Loma Assembly. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/claudine-van-gonka monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/e7d63f58-76e5-4db4-b8d2-175d7d19e41d/Claudine+Van+Gonka.jpg Speakers - Claudine Van Gonka - Director of Community Relations and Media for the San Diego Blood Bank - Make it stand out Claudine Van Gonka (left), President James Card (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/joe-sigurdspn-boys-to-men monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/8191d9e4-f14e-4390-8207-4608ae727e1d/Joe+Sigurdson.jpg Speakers - Joe Sigurdson - Co-Founder of Boys to Men Mentoring - Make it stand out President James Card (left), Joe Sigurdson (right) https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/matthew-parcasio-ma monthly 0.5 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/5fe3aea8-d4fc-4873-8df8-ae4577323b89/Matthew+Parcasio.jpg Speakers - Matthew Parcasio, MA - Make it stand out Matthew Parcasio, MA https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/dan-hacker-usn-12-2021 monthly 0.5 2021-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1638905328627-BN9E5BGAGTFR243R6PBB/Dan+Hacker+USN.jpg Speakers - Captain Dan Hacker, USN (Retired) - Make it stand out Retired Navy Captain Dan Hacker, with over 28 years of military flight experience https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/tom-seidler-padres-speaks-optimist-hyd7r monthly 0.5 2021-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/c7228000-eded-4d0e-a673-cec5f5da8e1a/IMG_0302.jpg Speakers - Alan Ziter - NTC Foundation and Liberty School | Guest Speaker - Make it stand out NTC Foundation Executive Director, Alan Ziter https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/tom-seidler-padres-speaks-optimist monthly 0.5 2021-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1628127665674-F3ZRONVUV3MFHOHZ5TRY/Tom+Seidler.jpeg Speakers - Tom Seidler - Padres SVP, Community &amp; Military Affairs | Guest Speaker - Make it stand out Left to Right: Tom Lewis, Chris Jacobs, Tom Seidler https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/dan-hacker-usn-12-2021-63t9a monthly 0.5 2021-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/45a3de3c-c0c7-46c9-b977-ec40d1e548f9/i-wbGcbt5-L.jpg Speakers - CAPT Ken Franklin, USN, CO Naval Base Point Loma | Guest Speaker - Make it stand out President Gary Correia thanks CAPT Ken Franklin, CO NBPL https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/adam-zack monthly 0.5 2021-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1626069359245-Q4DL81MVES9RCBW39N9Y/Adam-Zack.jpeg Speakers - Guest Speaker - Adam Zack (Jensen’s Food) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/dagmar-midcap monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1626069554922-9SJXBBIHRD22OPH8L5ZJ/Dagmar-Midcap.jpeg Speakers - Guest Speaker - Dagmar Midcap (NBC 7) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/dr-ray-ashley monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1626069806674-70AI2DNIN1S1K8ZQJTJG/IMG_0515-1-768x634.jpeg Speakers - Guest Speaker - Dr. Ray Ashley (Maritime Museum of San Diego</a>) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/captain-brein-dickson monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1626069942412-B8L3W82X5KLYQ2GV0DP6/IMG_0506-1024x723.jpeg Speakers - Guest Speaker - Captain Brien Dickson (Naval Base Point Loma) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/earl-kight monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1626070130409-RB4PFNHOWV9W2421KC0Q/IMG_0465-768x576.jpeg Speakers - Guest Speaker - Earl Kight (Cutwater Spirits) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/category/YMCA monthly 0.5 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/tag/speaker monthly 0.5 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/blog/tag/padres monthly 0.5 https://www.pointlomaoptimist.com/home daily 1.0 2025-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1624230522339-RDWAFLREYHDF7DW31XLV/200310+Oratorical+3527.jpg Home of the Point Loma Optimists | Friend of Youth - Supporting our Peninsula Youth As a community-based organization, we take pride in supporting the youth of the Peninsula area of San Diego. Our efforts have benefited a diverse range of organizations, including schools such as Point Loma High School, Dewey Elementary, Cabrillo Elementary, Correia Middle School, and Ocean Beach Elementary, as well as Sacred Hearts Academy and the YMCA Capital Campaign fund. We also support local youth sports teams, like Little League. Our contributions have helped many Point Loma High School seniors finance their college educations through our Optimist scholarships. We are always open to supporting new youth-oriented groups in the area and regularly organize events to benefit the young people in our community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca422a00090b587d158612/1624230128239-CKTLK9Y8V8ZIWLAT653G/PLOflags.jpeg Home of the Point Loma Optimists | Friend of Youth - Our Flag Program Since July 4, 1964, the Point Loma Optimists have dedicated themselves to honoring our nation's heroes by displaying American flags along a two-mile stretch of Rosecrans Street. 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