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Reverend George W. Smith
The Catfish Club
5514 Mira Flores Drive
San Diego, CA  92114
(619) 266-7278
(619) 266-8130 fax
info@catfishclub.net



Current Luncheon Schedule

February 3, 2012
Reaction to President Obama's Economic Forecast
with LA Times Bureau Chief Tony Perry, and
Real Estate Economist Gary London

January 20, 2012
"What's Next for California Schools"
Schools are protected from state mid-year cuts
but only up to a certain point.  The Catfish Club is
working with local school officials to review
the actions of the Governor and Assembly.

January 6, 2012
"Paradise Plundered" 
A candid discussion with authors
Steven P. Erie, Ph.D. and Vladimir Kogan, Ph.D.
Until recently, San Diego seemed immuned to
such systemic governance disorders.
Erie and Kogan mix policy analysis, political theory,
and history to explore the unintended failures
of governance in San Diego.

December 16, 2011
San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox

December 2, 2011
Tour of City of San Diego Advance
Water Purification Program
The City of San Diego is embarking on
treating waste water for introduction to
our local water system. 
This will be a hosted tour of the facility in
North City and will be limited to 25 participants. 
Bus transportation and lunch will be provided. 
You must confirm your attendance in advance
to participate in this tour and subject yourself to
the security requirements of the City.  ID Required.
No charge for lunch. Wear flat, comfortable shoes. 
The facility has limited accessibility capability.
There will be NO Meeting at the Hall of Champions
which will be closed for December Nights.

November 18, 2011
"What's New at the Port of San Diego?"
There's a new leader at the Port of San Diego.
Join us in a conversation with Wayne Darbeau, President/CEO,
San Diego Unified Port District

November 4, 2011
"Take Wing Program"
A transitional housing program of 
San Diego Youth and Community Services,
designed to break the cycle of homelessness for
youth between the ages of 16 - 24. The program focuses
on teaching homeless teens, teenage moms, young families
and those "aging out" of the foster care system
to become independent and productive members of society.

October 21, 2011
"What's new at the Port of San Diego?"
There's a new leader at the Port of San Diego.
Join us in a conversation with Wayne Darbeau,
Presidnet/CEO, San Diego Unified Port District

October 7, 2011
"Need for Civility in Today's Society"
A moderated panel discussion with former McGraw-
Hill President Ed Quinn;
Dorothy Smith, Ph.D., former 
San Diego Unified School District Board President;
Carl Luna, Ph.D., Professor of Politial Science, 
and Rev. George Walker Smith
Join us for conversation on what has changed in society,
politics, and news reporting, and how we treat folks
we don't agree with.

September 16, 2011
"The Results are in, the Redistricting is complete.
What just happened?"
Our invited guests will be the chairs of the City and County of San Diego's respective redistricting commissions,
with a political analyst as our moderator.

September 2, 2011
No Meeting - Labor Day Weekend

August 19, 2011
"How Many More Have to Die?"
With over 30 gang-related murders in our city this year, many are concerned that enough is not being done.
Get an update from the police department, those who are familiar with the gang culture
and those working to provide youth an alternative.

August 5, 2011
California State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher (R-75th)
in a candid interview with NBC 7 San Diego News
 Reporter Gene Cubbison