April, 2000


Business Meetings

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Arts & Events Calendar

ONGOING MEETINGS

MEETING: The North City Leads Club meets for networking. Wednesdays, 7:15am. Le Peep Grill, 13385 Poway Rd. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: The Beach Cities Leads Club meets for networking. Wednesdays, noon. Paradise Point Resort, 1404 W. Vacation Rd. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: The Coastal Leads Club meets for networking. Tuesdays, noon. El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: The El Cajon Leads Club meets for networking. Tuesdays, 7:15am. Coco's Restaurant, 1324 E. Main St. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: Mind Masters meets to brainstorm business and planning strategies for mastering the changing marketplace. Fridays, 7-8:30am. $7. Monterey Whaling Company, 901 Camino del Rio S. (858) 467-9091.

MEETING: Mind Masters meets to brainstorm business and planning strategies for mastering the changing marketplace. Saturdays, 7:30-9am. 4th Floor Conference Room, 3111 Camino del Rio N. (858) 467-9091.

MEETING: The Carlsbad Leads Club meets for networking. Thursdays, 12:15pm. El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: The Ramona Leads Club meets for networking. Wednesdays, noon. Call for location. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: The BIA Toastmasters meets to practice public speaking and network. Fridays, 7-8:30am. $5 for members, no charge for guests. Building Industry Association building, 6336 Greenwich Dr., Ste. A. (619) 558-1680.

MEETING: The San Diego Optimist Club. Tuesdays, noon. No charge. Bayside Bar & Grill. (619) 525-2848.

MEETING: The EncourageMint is a business club dedicated to helping entrepreneurs maintain and expand a reality-based positive attitude. Tuesdays, noon-1:30pm. Koko Palm Restaurant, 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad. (760) 730-3353.

MEETING: Referral Exchange of San Diego meets for networking. Tuesdays, 7-8:30am. Kearny's Restaurant, 8310 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (619) 702-4244.

MEETING: Mind Masters meets to brainstorm business and planning strategies for mastering the changing marketplace. Thursdays, 7:30-9am. $6. Le Peep of Encinitas, 897 S. Coast Hwy. 101. (858) 467-9091.

MIXER: San Diego Breakfast Mixer Networking and Referrals. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:30am. $6. Jimmy's Restaurant, 3577 Midway Dr., Point Loma. (858) 621-6710.


Monday, April 3

MEETING: The National Association of Professional Organizers presents its monthly chapter meeting. 7-9pm. $12 for visitors. For directions, call Kevin or Lynn Hall at 858-485-0410 or e-mail: CLUTTERNOMORE@compuserve.com.

Tuesday, April 4

ARRIVAL: Royal Caribbean International cruise ship "Viking Serenade" arrives in San Diego every Tuesday in April. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

ARRIVAL: Princess Cruises "Regal Princess" ship arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

CONVENTION: IPC Printed Circuits Expo. Through April 6. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (847) 509-9700.

WORKSHOP: Retirement Plan Solutions for Small Business is presented by PaineWebber. Noon-1pm. No charge. Library, Greater San Diego Chamber Office, Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel, 402 W. Broadway, Ste. 1000. (619) 557-4861.

Wednesday, April 5

BREAKFAST: The Home Builders and Specialty Contractors councils of the BIA present "Understanding the New 2000 International Residential Codes" with speakers Ken Larsen, Bob Raymer and Chuck Clary. 7:30am. $24 BIA members only, $10 late fee after April 3. Doubletree Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr. (858) 450-1221.

MEETING: Steve Mitchell discusses techniques and products for administrative professionals at the April meeting of the San Diego Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Networking at 5:15pm, dinner at 6:15pm, program at 7:15pm. $23 for members, $28 for nonmembers. Tom Ham's Lighthouse, 2150 Harbor Island Dr. Reservation required. (619) 264-3557.

MEETING: New, renewing and prospective San Diego World Trade Center members are invited to a Presentation of SDWTC Business Services & Member Benefits. 4pm. No charge. 1250 6th Ave. (619) 615-0868, Ext. 115.

Thursday, April 6

MEETING: Beth Kohn speaks on traditional Chinese medicine at the April meeting of the San Diego Women's Network. 5:30-8pm. $17 for members, $22 for nonmembers. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (619) 491-4104.

MEETING: The Women In International Trade San Diego Chapter hosts Joan Rollins on "Career Strategies for the Fields of International Trade and Transportation." 6-9pm. $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Tickled Trout Restaurant, 2151 Hotel Circle S. RSVP by April 4. (619) 525-3539.

PROGRAM: AEA HR and CFO Roundtables present "Are You Practicing Safe Stock?" featuring recognized speakers on stock option issues from Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, and Pillsbury, Madison and Sutro. 7:15am. $30 for AEA members and $50 for nonmembers. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. dawn_cox@aeanet.org or (858) 452-9289.

Friday, April 7

ARRIVAL: Holland America Line cruise ship "Statendam" arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

BREAKFAST: "Switch and Pitch" is the focus of the Carlsbad Chamber's First Friday Breakfast. 7:30am. $16 if reservations are made by April 4. Windmill/TGI Fridays, 890 Palomar Airport Rd. (760) 931-8400.

DEADLINE: Award nomination applications for the Travelers Aid Society "Help on the Move" and ConVis Super Star Awards Luncheon honoring compassion and service excellence in San Diego are due at ConVis. (619) 557-2834.

EVENT: The BIA presents the 2000 Specialty Contractors Council Spring Swing Golf Tournament. Registration, 11:15am; Shotgun start, 1pm. $140 includes green fees, cart, beverages on course, range balls, scoring, lunch and dinner. Steele Canyon Golf Resort, 3199 Stonefield Dr., Jamul. (858) 450-1221.

MEETING: Stadium Toastmasters meets to practice public speaking and improve communication and leadership skills. 7-8:30am. Free breakfast for first-time guests. Monterey Whaling Company, Mission Valley Hilton, 901 Camino del Rio S. (858) 350-8790.

WORKSHOP: MiraCosta College hosts Art and Science of Delegation as part of its Supervisory Academy series. 9am-noon. $41. MiraCosta College, One Barnard Dr., Rm. 3104. Oceanside. (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6820.

Saturday, April 8

FORUM: San Diego Dialogue presents "Excellence in Teaching." Kati Haycock, director of The Education Trust in Washington, D.C., and a panel of local educators discuss how quality teaching is the foundation of education reform and improved learning, how it is often missing in low-income and high-minority schools, and what might be done to remedy the situation. 8-11am. No charge. Old Globe Theater, Balboa Park. (858) 534-8638 or www.sddialogue.org.

SEMINAR: A Year 2000 Tax and Legal Seminar is presented by Brian E. Farrow, CPA, attorney, Law Offices of J. Douglass Jennings, Jr. 11am-noon. 9171 Towne Center Dr., Ste. 350. (858) 457-1224.

Sunday, April 9

ARRIVAL: Royal Caribbean International cruise ship "Rhapsody of the Seas" arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

Monday, April 10

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

Tuesday, April 11

BRIEFING: Palomar Investigative Group presents a management-level briefing on the new era of regional threats and countermeasures, Crimes Against Employers. Registration, 8:30am; program 9am-4pm. $125. Raintree Conference Center, Interstate 5 at Poinsettia Dr., Carlsbad. Reserve by April 5. (760) 931-1300.

EVENT: "Telecom, Are You Investing?" is the topic of a panel discussion featuring speakers from three large investment houses presented by Women in Cable and Telecommunications, a national organization whose mission is to empower and educate women to achieve their professional goals. 11:30am-1pm. $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Embassy Suites Hotel, 4550 La Jolla Village Dr. (760) 639-1686.

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 11am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: San Diego Port Commission. Regular meeting, 1pm. 3165 Pacific Hwy., Board Room. (619) 686-6206.

MEETING: San Diego Society of Association Executives. Registration, 11:30am; lunch, noon; program, 12:30-1:30pm. $15. Doubletree Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr. (619) 470-1413.

MEETING: The San Diego affiliate of the National Human Resources Association addresses "HR from Scratch" at its lunch program. 11am-1pm. $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (619) 645-8610.

Wednesday, April 12

AWARDS CEREMONY: Heller Ehrman White and McAuliffe presents the UCSD Connect Athena Pinnacle Awards honoring executives, educators and companies that exemplify the Athena Vision. 11:30am-2pm. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, 10950 N. Torrey Pines Rd. (858) 534-6114.

MEETING: San Diego City Council Land Use and Housing Committee. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: San Diego City Council Natural Resources and Culture Committee. 9am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: City of San Diego Planning and Development Division holds a Quarterly Supervisors Meeting. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (619) 446-5224.

SEMINAR: San Diego World Trade Center and SBDITC present Understanding Letters of Credit for the new or experienced exporter. 8:30am-noon. $20. Seminar Room, 1250 6th Ave. (619) 482-6391.

SOCIAL: SNAAP!, the San Diego Network of African-American Professionals, presents "Focusing on the African-American Professional" with speaker Philip J. Raphael. 6pm. $5. Juke Joint Cafe, 327 4th Ave. (619) 406-9278.

SUNDOWNER: The Golden Triangle Chamber meets for fun and networking. 5:30pm. $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers. El Torito La Jolla, 8910 Via La Jolla Dr. (858) 558-1744.

WORKSHOP: "Your Business Plan." Sponsored by SCORE. 8:30am-4pm. $85 in advance, $95 at the door. Pacific Bell Directory, 2375 Northside Dr. (619) 557-7272.

Thursday, April 13

BREAKFAST: "Trade Opportunities in Cuba" with speaker Steven J. Loughrin-Sacco, SDSU/CIBER, is the topic of The San Diego World Trade Center's Monthly Membership Breakfast. 7:30-9am. $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. University Club, Symphony Towers, 750 B St. (619) 615-0868, Ext. 110.

MEETING: The San Diego Software & Internet Council's E-Business SIG focuses on the technologies and specific how-to information on setting up Web sites to sell and support your products and services. 4-5pm. $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 450-5935.

Friday, April 14

EXAM: California State Board of Engineers Exam. Through April 15. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (916) 263-2279.

MEETING: Centre City Development Corp. Board. 8:30am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 235-2200.

WORKSHOP: MiraCosta College hosts Time and Stress Management as part of its Supervisory Academy series. 9am-noon. $41. MiraCosta College, One Barnard Dr., Rm. 3104. Oceanside. (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6820.

Saturday, April 15

AWARDS CEREMONY: USD presents the Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Awards honoring the professional accomplishments of alumni. Honorees are William Jones, president and CEO of CityLink Investment Corp.; Carol Beth Sise, community outreach coordinator for trauma services at Scripps Mercy Hospital; Patricia McQuater, senior corporate attorney for Solar Turbines and member and former chair of the San Diego Unified Port Commission; Sister Miriam Kaeser, who has been instrumental in bringing telecommunications and technology to Catholic schools in Cincinnati; and James C. Peters, president of U.S. stores for Staples. $100. Hyatt Regency San Diego, One Market Place. (619) 260-4819.

EVENT: The International Association of Administrative Professionals presents its Professional secretaries Day educational seminar and fashion show, "Taking Control in the New Millennium." Hanalei Hotel, 2270 Hotel Circle N. (619) 264-3557.

PROGRAM: "Spectacular Nature: Corporate Culture & the Sea World Experience" with Susan Davis, Dept. of Communications, UCSD, is hosted by the Malcolm X Public Library in its "Book Review & Lecture Forum 2000" series. 4-6pm. No charge. 5148 Market St. (619) 527-3405.

SEMINAR: Fred Lewis, TV host of "Heart Of San Diego" discusses "Success By Being Yourself" and NCTimes columnist and KSDO's host of "Money In The Morning," George Chamberlin, speaks on "Identifying The Common Denominators of Financially Successful People" at th e "Club Success" Seminar 2000. Other speakers are Gypsy Boots, Sherri Provansal and Action Jackson. 9:30am-noon. No charge. Quail's Inn, San Marcos, San Marino room, Palomar College. (760 )730-3353.

Monday, April 17

MEETING: San Diego City Council Rules Committee. 10am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.
MEETING: San Diego City Council. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

Tuesday, April 18

EVENT: The MIT Enterprise Forum presents a special program on going public, "Who Wants to be an IPO Billionaire?" 5-8pm. $35 prepaid by April 16, $40 at the door. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (619) 236-9400.

EVENT: The Association for Corporate Growth addresses "Alternative Forms of Capital for Growth" moderated by Dino D'Auria, regional v.p., Imperial Bank. 7:30-9am. No charge for members, $35 for nonmembers. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 794-4915 or kgerry@prodigy.net.

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 11am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: "Information Technology Services (Part 2)" is the topic for this month's dinner meeting of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. Social hour at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm. $25 for members with reservations; $30 for nonmembers with reservations, add $2 without reservations. Radisson Hotel, 1433 Camino del Rio S. Make reservations by April 13. (858) 824-3535.

Wednesday, April 19

BREAKFAST: Biocom's monthly Breakfast Meeting. 7:30-9am. (858) 455-0300.

CONVENTION: California Workforce Association. Through April 21. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (916) 325-1610.

EVENT: British American Chamber of Commerce San Diego presents its Darts Night at the Pub and New Member Mixer. 6pm. $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Princess Pub & Grille, 1665 India St. (619) 615-0868, Ext. 220.

MEETING: San Diego City Council Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. 9am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

SEMINAR: Direct Solutions presents workshops on Adobe Photoshop, for all levels for users and all versions of Photoshop, including Photoshop 5.5. Through April 20. 9am-4:30pm. $99-$296. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (800) 505-9210.

SUNDOWNER: The Carlsbad Chamber hosts its monthly mixer for business people. 5-7pm. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. (760) 931-8400.

Thursday, April 20

MEETING: Downtown Partnership Executive Committee. 7:30-9am. Partnership Boardroom, 401 B St., Ste. 200. (619) 234-0201.

Friday, April 21

BREAKFAST: "Mediation Concerns for the New Millennium" with speaker Marilee Kapsa is the topic of the Women's Business Program presented by SBA and SCORE. 7:30-9:30am. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Holiday Inn Select, 595 Hotel Circle S. (619) 557-7272.

Saturday, April 22

ARRIVAL: Holland America Line cruise ship "Statendam" arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

Monday, April 24

MEETING: Golden Triangle Republican Women Federated. 5pm. No charge. Embassy Suites Hotel, 4550 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 453-4316.

SEMINAR: Senet Job Fair. Through April 25. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (626) 336-8306.

SEMINAR: Advanced Information Technologies presents a two-day interactive seminar on Systems Testing & Quality Assurance Techniques. $1095 or two for $995 each. Bay Club Hotel & Marina, 2131 Shelter Island Dr. (800) 882-8684.

Tuesday, April 25

CONFERENCE: The 23rd annual Pacific Southwest Safety & Health Conference offers timely information for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace environment. $125-$200. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (858) 621-2313.

MEETING: San Diego Port Commission. Regular meeting, 1pm. 3165 Pacific Hwy., Board Room. (619) 686-6206.

MEETING: Downtown Partnership Board of Directors. 7:30-9am. Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel, 400 W. Broadway. (619) 234-0201.

TRADE SHOW: San Diego Association of Realtors. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (858) 715-8000, Ext. 102.

Wednesday, April 26

EVENT: "Juvenile Justice in 2000" is the theme of the San Diego Advocates for Social Justice's 9th annual fund-raiser "Old Timers' Night" sponsored by the San Diego Bar Association and the San Diego Historical Society. 6pm. $60-$100. San Diego Historical Society, Balboa Park. (619) 233-8441.

LUNCHEON: The Downtown Partnership presents its "Monthly Membership Luncheon." 11:30am-1:30pm. (619) 234-0201.

WORKSHOP: SCORE presents "The Internet and Your Business." 9am-noon. $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Pacific Bell Directory, 2375 Northside Dr. (619) 557-7272.

Thursday, April 27

BREAKFAST: The South County BIA April Breakfast. 7:30am. $27 for members, $37 for nonmembers. Doubletree Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr. (858) 450-1221.

EVENT: The Carlsbad Chamber honors more than a dozen public school teachers at its annual Outstanding Educational Program Awards Dinner, sponsored by City National Bank. 6-8:30pm. La Costa Resort and Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd., Carlsbad. (760) 931-8400.

Friday, April 28

CONFERENCE: The second annual Cause Marketing Conference presented by the San Diego American Marketing Association features more than 20 fast-paced presentations to help build brand equity, differentiate and increase sales. Keynote address by Jerry Sanders, president, United Way of San Diego. 8am-3pm. $75-$95. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. www.sdama.org.

EVENT: Urban League Career Fair. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (619) 263-8196.

PROGRAM: Biocom hosts an education program on "Biotech 102: San Diego Biotechnology" with UCSD Professor Mel Green, Ph.D. 8am-4pm. (858) 455-0030.

WORKSHOP: MiraCosta College hosts Problem-Solving and Decision-Making as part of its Supervisory Academy series. 9am-noon. $41. MiraCosta College, One Barnard Dr., Rm. 3104. Oceanside. (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6820.

Saturday, April 29

EXAM: Notary Exam. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (916) 263-3624, Ext. 3036.

WORKSHOP: SCORE presents "16 Tactics to Build a Successful Business." 8:30am-noon. $45 in advance, $55 at the door. USIU Campus. (619) 557-7272.

Monday, May 1

CONVENTION: San Diego National College Fair. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (703) 299-6834.

Tuesday, May 2

EXAM: State Board of Accountancy Exam. Through May 4. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (916) 263-3951.

SEMINAR: Elizabeth Aronson and Bryan D. Sampson from Sampson & Associates are the featured speakers at a Collection Law Update In California. 8:30am-4:30pm. $199; $189 for two or more from the same organization. Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle N. (717) 833-3959.

Thursday, May 4

EXAM: Police Recruit Exam. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (619) 236-6359.

SEMINAR: Career Track presents "How to Handle People With Tact and Skill." Check-in, 8:30am; program, 9am-4pm. $129; $114 each for groups of five or more. Holiday Inn North Miramar, 9335 Kearny Mesa Rd. (800) 334-6780.

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