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Programs

The Program Committee’s charter is to identify featured speakers for the Community Council’s general meeting. These individuals consist primarily of local political leaders, police and fire officers, and community dignitaries who address significant issues affecting the quality of life in Rancho Bernardo. The Program Committee meets on an as-needed basis and encourages residents to offer suggestions regarding potential speakers.

The Rancho Bernardo Community Council meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm on the second floor of the Rancho Bernardo Library.

Following are meeting dates for 2008. Please be sure to check each month to see if meetings have either been canceled or rescheduled.

January 24
February 28
March 27
April 24
May 22
June 26
July 24
August 28
September 25
October 23
November/December – December 4

Due to the holiday season, we traditionally combine our November and December meetings. Our regularly scheduled meeting for November/December will be on Thursday, December 4, 7pm, second floor of the Rancho Bernardo Library.

Government Relations and Programs Annual Report February 28, 2008

Upcoming Guest Speakers:

December 6 ~ Fire Chief Tracy Jarman will present updated information regarding the fire station renovation project as well as an overview of fire rescue information as it pertains to our community.

January 24 ~ Bruno Leone, a stem cell lecturer, will explain the simple technology involved in cloning and stem cell research and explore and evaluate the ethical, moral ad practical objections to the procedure.

February 28 ~ representatives from SDG&E will present information on smart meters, regional energy plan, discounts for seniors and the sunrise system.

March 27 ~ Former San Diego Fire Chief Jeff Bowman and present Chair of San Diego Regional Fire Safety Forum will speak on issues pertaining to planning for the next wildfire and what improvements are needed to protect us.

April 24 ~ Jo Ellen Jacoby, Supervising Landscape Designer from the Water Resources Management Program of the City of San Diego Water Department, will give an update on water issues and helpful hints on how we can all conserve water.

May 22 ~ Public forum/debate between those running for District 5 Council seat.

Click here to see the 2006 Programs Committee Annual Report