Directory of organizations
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA -
SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNCIL
1207 Upas Street, SD 92103
Meets: Varies with unit; call contacts for information
Contact: Scout Service Center, 298-6121
Purpose: Character development, citizenship training,
personal fitness, leadership & moral standards
Membership Eligibility: Boys 6-18 years, adult leaders 18 years and older; Explorers, male & female, 14-20 years
BRIDGE AND BAY GARDEN CLUB
Meets: Monthly Jan-May/Sep-Nov, 4th Monday, 9:15am,
Public Library (Winn Room)
Contact: Sandy Short, President 435-9013
Purpose: Encourage interest in home gardening, better horticultural practices, civic beauty, artistic design and conservation of natural resources; community projects
Membership Eligibility: Interest in gardening & floral design
C-GULLS
(Fundraising Branch of the Coronado
Cays Yacht Club)
30 Caribe Cay Blvd.
Meets: First Wednesday, 11am, Cays Yacht Club
Contact: Donna Love (Captain), 429-0133,
www.ccyc.org
Purpose: To raise funds for the CCYC
Membership Eligibility: Member Spouses and Significant Others of the
CCYC
CHANCES FOR CHILDREN
Meets: Monthly from September through June on the 3rd Wednesday at 9:30am
Contact: Molly Korson, mollykorson1@aol.com 619-808-6610
Purpose: Providing support for children in need
Membership Eligibility: Contact Marylee Goyan
gomarylee@aol.com
Sponsored Activities: San Pasqual Academy - "Setting the community's foster youth on a path to success". CFC provides money for the "seed" program so the youth can maintain their own vegetable garden. CFC provides Target gift cards for the staff to use for birthdays and special occasions for the youth.
Strand Elementary - CFC helps a child in need by supplying the funds for a musical instrument so he/she is able to participate in the music program. CFC provides arts and crafts items for the "Operation Pals" after school program, where a child is paired with a Navy Sailor.
Father Joe's Villages - CFC collects toys for their annual
toy drive.
CORONADO AQUATICS CLUB,
a member of United States Water Polo.
PO Box 181070
Contact: Randall Burgess, Executive Director,
rbpolo@gmail.com
Purpose: Water polo training and competition, along with aquatics instruction for younger athletes for pool water safety and enjoyment.
Membership Eligibility: Primo Polo, (ages 6-8 Years), Youth (ages 10 & Under), Junior (ages 11-13), Senior (ages 14-18), and Masters (open) levels
CORONADO ART ASSOCIATION
PO Box 180232
Contact: Gerry Lounsbury, 435-4546
Purpose: Advancement and production of art; exhibition of arts in Coronado
Membership Eligibility: Open
Sponsors: Art-in-the-Park, 1st & 3rd Sundays year-round;
Art Scholarships - CHS Seniors; support local
charitable organizations
CORONADO BAND AND CHOIR BOOSTERS
P.O. Box 182253, Coronado, CA 92178-2253
Meets: Dates TBA, CHS Band Room
Contact: CHS Office, 522-8900
Purpose: Support Coronado Schools Band Programs
Membership Eligibility: All interested in school band & choir programs. All parents with a child/children in either program are automatic members.
Sponsors: Christmas Craft Fair - Village School Playground; Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser - CMS Granzer Hall
CORONADO CARES
Coronado Community Animal Rescue & Education Society
Contact: Claudene Garmon, President, 619-365-5337
Purpose: Promote animal welfare, to provide resources for proper animal care and to reduce the number of homeless animals by implementing programs currently not being carried out in the community.
Meets: 2nd Wed. of the month, 6 PM Winn Room,
Coronado Library
Sponsors: Animal spay and neuter programs, foster
homeless animals
Membership Eligibility: Open to the Public
CORONADO CAYS YACHT CLUB
30 Caribe Cay Blvd.
Contact: Yacht Club Office 429-0133
Purpose: Encourage Boating Education and Enjoyment and Promote Friendships
Membership Eligibility: Equity, Social and Active Duty memberships are available. Membership Dining, Live Entertainment, Banquet & Catering Events
CCYC is a member’s equity club, non-members are welcome to host their special event. Memberships are always available for interested parties.
CORONADO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1125 Tenth Street
Meets: Monthly Board of Directors meetings, second
Tuesday, 5 PM
Contact: Chamber Staff, 619-435-9260
Purpose: To foster a thriving business community, stimulate a vibrant local economy and produce a cooperative effort to enhance the overall quality of life in Coronado to its
highest potential.
Membership Eligibility: Local businesses and organizations possessing an up-to-date Coronado Business License,
out-of-town businesses and organizations, civic organizations and individual supporters.
Opportunity for Sponsorship: Celebrate Coronado! Annual Community Awards; Christmas Parade with Ceremonial Tree Lighting & Business Open House; Coronado's Salute to the Military Ball; Business Networking (Sundowners); Ribbon Cuttings; Member-to-Member Discount Cards. Visit www.coronadochamber.com for more information.
CORONADO COMMUNITY BAND
Meets: Every Thursday 7:00pm-9:00pm, Coronado High School Band Room (Located upstairs behind auditorium)
Contact: Phil Imming, 435-1299
Purpose: To provide quality entertainment for the Coronado community and to encourage interest in music in Coronado
Membership Eligibility: Open to all ages of musicians who play woodwind, brass or percussion instruments at an intermediate to advanced level. Members can anticipate participation in weekly rehearsals and 5 to 6 performances per year.
CORONADO COMMUNITY EMERGENCY
RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)
1001 Sixth Street
Meets: Third Thursday at 6:00pm. Contact the Fire Dept for meeting place
Contact: Coronado Fire Department, 522-7374 or coronadofire@coronado.ca.us
Purpose: Educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, including fire safety, light search and rescue and disaster medical operations
Membership Eligibility: Anyone 18 years or older who lives or works in Coronado
Sponsors: Participate in public education activities
CORONADO COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
PO Box 181022, Coronado 92178
Meets: Quarterly, 2nd Tuesday, 5pm, rotating church locations
Contact: Rev. Stephen Mather, President, 437-8757
Purpose: Council promotes ecumenical activities and
inter-church cooperation, sponsoring worship services that are open to community members, regardless of religious affiliation.
Membership Eligibility: Coronado churches & chapels - subject to vote of delegates
Sponsors: Prayer Service for Christian Unity; Good Friday Walk of the Cross; High School Baccalaureate Service; Thanksgiving Eve Service
CORONADO CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION (CAC)
1825 Strand Way
Meets: First Thursday of the month at 4:30pm, City Council Chambers, 1825 Strand Way, PUBLIC INVITED!
Contact: Contract Arts Administrator: Kelly Purvis 522-2633 or kpurvis@coronado.ca.us; Commission Chair: Jeff Tylor
435-5333 or jefftyler@msn.com
Purpose: The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) serves the Coronado community as a leading voice for the arts through program development, creative initiatives, and dynamic alliances. The CAC serves and partners with local artists and cultural arts organizations to further develop a vibrant and cohesive arts community, strengthen arts education, enhance cultural tourism & economic development, and enrich life in Coronado for citizens and visitors.
Membership: Commissioners are appointed by the Coronado City Council through a public application process.
Sponsors: CoronadoARTS.com the website of Coronado Cultural Arts Commission is intended to provide a community master calendar with “one-stop” information on events, classes, lectures, and exhibitions representing the full spectrum of cultural activities designed for cultural enthusiasts of all ages. Additionally the website hosts Arts Directories that provide information on local arts organizations and artists of all disciplines; a section on Public Art Walking Tour Brochure and the Commission itself. Also, the Commission manages the C3 Gallery located in the Coronado Commmunity Center - a
city-owned art gallery featuring the works of local artists on display and for sale.
CORONADO DEMOCRATIC CLUB
P.O. Box 18-1351, Coronado, Ca, 92178
Meets: Varies; call for information
Contact: Susan Marrinan, President, 619-432-5524
Website: CoronadoDemocrats.com
Purpose: Encourage the free exchange of ideas and information in order to increase participation in the political process; support Democratic Party platform and candidates
Membership eligibility: All welcome
Sponsors: political candidate forums and community events; participation in the Fourth of July parade
CORONADO EMERGENCY
RADIO OPERATORS (CERO)
1001 Sixth Street
Meets: Contact the Coronado Fire Department for
meeting schedule. Meetings held the 4th Tuesday each month starting at 6 p.m., at the Coronado Police Dept.
Contact: Coronado Fire Department, 522-7374 or
Purpose: Support the Community Emergency Response Team with communications capability
Membership Eligibility: All members of the community who hold or are interested in holding Amateur Radio licenses.
Sponsors: Participate in public education activities
CORONADO FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
1001 Sixth Street Coronado, CA 92118
Contact: Jason Clements, 619-708-1978,
president.coronadofirefighters@yahoo.com
CORONADO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
PO Box 180188
Meets: Biannual, Oct and March, time and location vary
Contact: Don Crawford, President, 619-920-8653 or info@coronadoflowershow.com
Purpose: To stimulate and promote interest in enhancing the beauty of Coronado & to sponsor, with the City of Coronado, the Annual Coronado Flower Show
Membership Eligibility: Open
CORONADO FOURTH OF JULY INC
PO Box 180541
Contact: David Szymanski, President, 319-5147
CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL
CLINICAL COUNSELOR
650 D Avenue
Contact: Afsaneh Safaie, 619-522-8907 ext. 2080
Purpose: CHS counseling department provides all students with social/emotional counseling services in both individual and group settings to promote students’ academic goals and personal wellness. Additionally, CHS counselors refer students to outside community resources as needed.
CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Contact: Coronado High School, 619-261-9427
Debbie McBride, President
CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL SAILING CLUB
c/o CHSST INC., PO Box 181203 Coronado, CA 92118
Meets: At Coronado Yacht Club for after school practice on Tuesdays & Thursdays (10 month season) during school year. Most regattas occur on weekends. Sailors may earn up to one semester of Athletic PE Credit.
Contact: Sarah Yakutis, Faculty Advisor, 619-522-8934 #4603
Purpose: To provide a rich extracurricular experience and encourage development of Coronado High School students’ sailing skills while offering opportunities for successful local, state, national and international competitions for both boys
and girls.
Membership Eligibility: Coronado High School students maintaining a “C” or better GPA, with no failing grades.
Sponsors: Pacific Coast Interscholastic Sailing Association, Coronado Yacht Club, Coronado Mobile Storage.
CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
1100 Orange Ave
Meets: Board, monthly, third Thursday; Annual, summer
Contact: Robin MacCartee, Executive Director, 435-7242
Purpose: To encourage and promote the appreciation, preservation and understanding of Coronado’s unique history, culture, and historical resources to enhance the essence of our unique village community.
Membership Eligibility: Open
Sponsors: Coronado Museum and Coronado Visitor Center
CORONADO HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
250 Prospect Place
https://give.sharp.com/Coronado-Foundation
Meets: Full board meets bimonthly
Contact: Main Office, 522-3703
Purpose: Encourage philanthropic investments to benefit Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
Membership Eligibility: General Membership–Begins at $100 and open to the public
CORONADO JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB
PO Box 181398
Meets: Monthly (Sept-May), third Tuesday 7pm
Contact: Sara Stillman, President, 619-948-9205
Purpose: Unite young women in helping advancement of culture and education thru community service, participation in civic and philanthropic service
Membership Eligibility: Open to all women
Sponsors: Summer Promenade Concert; Halloween window painting contest; Children’s Section-Flower Show; Coronado schools program support; A Taste of Coronado Fundraiser
CORONADO LAWN BOWLING CLUB
1019 Seventh St.
Meets: Board meets monthly and all members welcome
Contact: President, Berie Grobe
Free Lessons & Inquiries, 435-3659
Purpose: Conduct open play, social games, instruction, clinics, practice sessions, league competitions, visitations, tournaments and other related activities designed to promote the game of Lawn Bowling.
Membership Eligibility: Membership in the Club is open to anyone 16 years and older.
CORONADO LIONS CLUB
PO Box 180513, Coronado, CA 92178
Meets: 4th Monday, 6:30 pm, Call to Verify
Contact: Carrie Downey, 435-8177
Purpose: Provide programs to assist the blind and vision impaired, hearing impaired, and Coronado youth
Membership Eligibility: 18 years or older, genuine interest in serving others.
Sponsors: White Cane Days (Oct); Dinner theater fundraiser, Coronado Little League, high school speakers’ contest (Feb); College Scholarship for High School Senior; assists the vision impaired in Coroando and San Diegom collects eyeglasses for reuse in San Diego County and in need countries; sponsors the Coronado High School Leo Club.
CORONADO LITTLE LEAGUE
PO Box 180427
Meets: Location & time varies
Purpose: Organize teams to teach youngsters baseball
and sportsmanship
Membership Eligibility: Coronado resident; Participate in, or have a child playing in the league
Sponsors: League games March-June: Bradley Field (2nd and B), Tidelands Park, Sunset Park
CORONADO MAINSTREET LTD
1001 B Ave Ste. #216
Meets: Board, monthly, 1st Tues, 7:45am, City Hall
(Public Welcome)
Contact: Rita Sarich, Executive Director, 437-0254
Mission: To revitalize Coronado’s downtown through preservation and beautification for the benefit of the
entire community
Membership Eligibility: Open to all residents, merchants & property owners interested in protecting, maintaining & enhancing our downtown areas
Sponsors: Median gardens; MotorCars on Mainstreet; Downtown Goes Ghostly, Halloween; workshops; Annual Garden Party; White Rooftop Lights; Coronado Currency
CORONADO MASTERS (SWIMMING) ASSOCIATION
Municipal Pool, 1845 Strand Way
Meets: MWF 6:15-7:15 PM at the Municipal Pool
(1845 Strand Way)
Contact: Peter Toennies, 619-435-3543,
email: Pete.Toennies@gmail.com
Purpose: Enhance adult health and fitness through regular participation in swimming, swimming workouts and competition. (Affiliated with US and local Masters groups)
Membership Eligibility: 18 years of age to 100 plus
Sponsors: Regular workouts, MWF, 6:15 - 7:15pm
CORONADO MEN’S GOLF CLUB
PO Box 180055
General Membership Meetings: (May-Nov), second
Tuesday, 6 pm, golf course clubhouse
Contact: coronadomensgolf.org
Purpose: Promoting good fellowship, sportsmanship, golf rules and etiquette; establish official handicaps through Southern California Golf Association
Membership Eligibility: Regular-Male 18 or older,
Junior-Male younger than 18
Sponsors: Monthly tournaments for members
CORONADO PLAYHOUSE
Meets: Year-round productions
Contact: Katy Skyrud, 435-4856
Membership Eligibility: Open to community members and patrons interested in acting, singing, etc. For information on auditioning, please see our website.
CORONADO POP WARNER FOOTBALL AND CHEER
Contact: www.nadopw.com
CORONADO PROMENADE CONCERTS INC.
PO Box 182072
Contact: Cathy Brown, President, 316-3489
Purpose: Arranges summer “Concerts in the Park”
Memorial Day through Labor Day
CORONADO REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
120 C Avenue
Meets: Wednesdays at the Yacht Club
Contact: Debbie Giometti, President
Purpose: Inform realtors of current legislation and
other information relating to real estate, further
business professionalism
Membership Eligibility: Licensed broker or licensed
salesman affiliated with a broker
Sponsors: Voter Registration Promotion; Meet the
Candidates Forum; Concert in the Park; HS Scholarships, Annual Pet Parade and Chili Cook Off Benefit for PAWS of Coronado
CORONADO REPUBLICAN WOMEN, FEDERATED
Meets: 4 times a year
Contact: cororwf@gmail.com
Purpose: To inform the public through political education and activity and increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.
Membership Eligibility: Registered Republican
Sponsors: Guest speakers and candidate forums
CORONADO ROUNDTABLE
Meets: Monthly, fourth Friday 9:45 a.m., third Friday in Nov, no meeting in December, Winn Room Coronado Library
Contact: Wayne Hoffmann, President, 619-522-0031
Purpose: Presentation and discussion of current issues presented by individuals actively involved in regional, state, national and international affairs
Membership Eligibility: All residents of Coronado are welcome to be members.
CORONADO SAFE (Student and Family Enrichment)
1009 C Avenue
Contact: Georgia Ferrell, Executive Director, 619-522-6884
Purpose: Community-based organization dedicated to
partnering with parents and the community to develop healthy, capable, responsible, and resilient youth
Membership Eligibility: Open
Sponsors: Provides Pre-K through 12th grade resiliency and life-skills programming in Coronado schools; hosts parent education workshops, seminars, classes, and conferences; and provides donation based counseling support for young people and families in need.
CORONADO SCHOOL OF THE ARTS FOUNDATION (CoSA)
650 D Ave. (PO Box 181587)
Meets: Monthly, First Tuesday of every month, 5:30pm
Coronado High School
Contact: admin@cosafoundation.org, 522-6202
Purpose: Promotes and supports Coronado School of the Arts(CoSA), a public arts conservatory for students in grades 9-12 from all San Diego County
Membership Eligibility: Open
Sponsors: CoSA Musicals, Plays, Music and Dance
Concert, and Art and Digital Media Exhibits; CoSA Dinner Auction; Coronado JazzFest
CORONADO SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
201 6th Street
www.csfkids.org, e-mail: csf@csfkids.org
Meets: Monthly, 2nd Tuesday (generally), 6pm,
CUSD Board Room
Contact: Patty Cowan, Chief Executive Officer 437-8059,
Fax 437-0340
Purpose: Through community involvement and support, Coronado Schools Foundation raises and manages funds to provide exceptional learning experiences for all Coronado Unified School District students.
Sponsors: Welcome Back Concert in the Park, August 27th; Benefit Auction, October 14th; Telethon, March 8th, 2018; Coronado Summer Enrichment Program in June; and Partner in Education participants/donors year round.
CORONADO SENIOR ASSOCIATION
1019 Seventh Street
Meets: Senior Activities are Monday - Friday 9:00-5:00pm in various locations (see our website calendar at
www.coronadoseniorassociation.org for locations)
Contact: 435-2616
Purpose: Provide pleasurable leisure-time activities for community seniors
Membership Eligibility: Residents and visitors, 50 or over.
CORONADO TENNIS ASSOCIATION
PO Box 180115
Meets: Monthly, 4th Thurs, 5:30pm, Golf Course Board Room
Contact: CTA Office: 1501 Glorietta Blvd, 437-4348
Jennie Portelli, President
Vivian McAnally, Membership 619-876-0066
Purpose: Promote tennis in Coronado, sponsor
opportunities for competitive play among members, provide clinics & aid for juniors, support maintenance of city-owned tennis facilities
Membership Eligibility: Open
Sponsors: Events for adults and juniors; USTA men’s, women’s, & mixed teams, weekly ladies’ leagues, men’s and women’s ladders on weekends; tournaments scheduled throughout the year; team tennis, Sat, 8am-12pm, Spring, Summer and Fall
CORONADO WOMAN’S CLUB
PO Box 180535
Meets: Monthly (Oct-Jun), first Wed, mid-day,
Coronado Golf Course Clubhouse
Contact: Pearl Szymanski 619-435-3278
Purpose: Advancement of culture, philanthropy, community service and interest among Coronado women
Membership Eligibility: Open
Sponsors: Support Coronado Flower Show; CHS
scholarships; 4th of July Parade; various local, state, and national charities; summer recreation program
CORONADO WOMENS’ GOLF CLUB
PO Box 180388, Coronado, CA 92178
Contact: www.cwgcgolf.net
Meets: General Membership: 2d Tues. May, June, Aug. & Dec.
Purpose: Social and competition
Membership Eligibility: Able to play golf and move with the field, maximum handicap 36
Sponsors: Tuesday AM play days, tournaments
for members
CORONADO YACHT CLUB
1631 Strand Way
Contact: Office, 435-1848, www.CoronadoYC.org,
E-mail: coryclub@coronadoyc.org
Purpose: Promote safe boating enjoyment & friendship
CORONADO YOUTH SOCCER
Contact: Manny Neves, 619-985-3019
CROWN CLUB
Meets: 8 dinner dances per year (Oct-Dec/Feb-Jun), 6:30pm
Contact: CoronadoCrownClub1@gmail.com
Purpose: Social
Membership Eligibility: By invitation
CROWN GARDEN CLUB
Meets: Monthly, 4th Thursday, 9am, Winn Room,
Coronado Library
Contact: Vicki Fisk, President, 435-4944
Purpose: Stimulate knowledge and love of gardening; aid in protection, preservation, and beautification of Coronado; study /discuss types of plants, floral & garden design
Membership Eligibility: By invitation
Discover Coronado
P.O. Box 180245
Meets: First Thursday of month, 2pm, City
Council Chambers, Public Welcome
Contact: Todd Little, Executive Director: 319-5174,
Todd@DiscoverCoronado.com
Purpose: To enrich our community by promoting Coronado, and its resorts, as a premiere meeting destination.
Membership: None available. Nine-member Advisory Board features representatives from the four assessed hotels, representatives from Coronado MainStreet Ltd., Coronado Chamber of Commerce and Coronado Historical Association/Visitor Center plus two at-large members that represent local businesses.
Funding: Organization is solely funded from guest assessment at hotels with 90 rooms or more. No funding from City of Coronado.
“FOCUS” - FRIENDS OF CHILDREN
UNITED SOCIETY
PO Box 180023
Meets: Meetings on third Thursday of the month,
Locations vary.
Contact: Lorna Perez-Caster, at 760-470-4666,
Purpose: Raise funds for battered, abused children in need in San Diego County
Membership Eligibility: Open
Sponsors: Purchases needed items for underprivileged, disabled and military children in San Diego County. Fund raisers: Spring Major Fundraiser, Fall Holiday Boutique, Chili Dinner and Boat Parade; other events during the year.
FRIENDS OF THE CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY
PO Box 180172
Meets: Board of Trustees-Monthly, second Monday, 4pm, Library Conference Room
Contact: Carol Pastor, President, 435-6360,
carolpastor7@gmail.com
Purpose: Support Coronado Public Library and its activities, including programs in the Winn Room, support for the teen library, and help with children’s events. We host the summer Pirate Party for young families. We have added an outreach program, the San Diego Book Project, and we support United Through Reading.
Membership Eligibility: Interest in the Library; family
memberships encouraged
Sponsors: Library educational programs and acquisitions; Annual Book Fair (with Flower Show); Second Hand Prose (used book shop); Wilf Seaman Scholarship; Scholarships for High School Graduating Seniors; Second Hand Prose - Gently used Book Store has monthly specials.
Hours of operation:
Mon - Thurs 10:30-6 Fri 10:30-4 Sun 1:30-4:30
GIRL SCOUTS SAN DIEGO
Meets: According to troop
Contact: 619-298-8391; www.sdgirlscouts.org;
www.facebook.com/sdgirlscouts
Purpose: Building girls of courage, confidence, and
character, who make the world a better place
Membership Eligibility: Kindergarten-12th grade, all
interested adults
Sponsors: Girl Scout Cookie Program (late Jan-March)GOLDEN
RULE SOCIETY
PO Box 711, Coronado, CA 92178
Contact: Len Kaine, 437-4422, LenKaine@grsmail.com
Purpose: Helping children, churches and charities since 1972
Membership Eligibility: An all volunteer charitable corporation open to all interested parties of the world.
Sponsored Activities: Educational, motivational,
character building, patriotic, informational, with
family- oriented programs and free fund raising programs for
non-profit organizations
ISLANDER SPORTS FOUNDATION
PO Box 181115
www.islandersportsfoundation.org
Meets: Monthly during school year
Contact: Brian Dozier, President, briandozier15@gmail.com
Purpose: Sustaining Competitive School Sports for
Coronado.
Membership Eligibility: Representatives of CUSD student athletes and volunteers
Sponsors: Snack Bars, Islander Pass sales, 4th of July 5k-15k Run, Coronado Valentines 10K, Annual Golf Tournament, Superseal Triathlon, Superfrog Triathlon, Commemorative Bricks
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS,
CORONADO COUNCIL 5216
Meets: 2nd Wed, 6:00pm, Sacred Heart Parish Hall
Contact: Grand Knight, Tom Finley, 619-435-9244
Purpose: Support parish & community services &
Catholic charities
Membership Eligibility: Catholic Men
Sponsors of: Boys Scouts, Little League, Sacred Heart
School activities
Events: Elders (all are invited) luncheon party in December, Spaghetti Dinner, January-February
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
Silver Strand Chapter
PO Box 180043, Coronado, CA 92178 - 0043
Contact: MOAASilverStrand@gmail.com
Meets: Chapter Dinner Meetings: Bi-Monthly at the Coronado Yacht Club (Feb. 18, Apr. 15, Jun. 17, Aug. 19, Oct. 22, Dec. 10)
Purpose: MOAA Silver Strand provides local camaraderie for current and former uniformed service officers and spouses. The chapter also supports national MOAA advocacy for military and veteran benefits.
Membership eligibility: Current or former commissioned officer in one of the six uniformed services or surviving spouse.
Sponsors: Letters to the Troops, Coronado Memorial Day ceremony, Service academy and ROTC student recognition, NJROTC awards
MASONIC LODGE NO. 441 F&AM
529 Orange Ave.
Contact: 435-0605
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES,
CORONADO COUNCIL
PO Box 182252
Meets: Bimonthly, location & time vary
Contact: Glenn Welch, 841-5096
Purpose: Support the US Navy (educational, nonprofit)
Membership Eligibility: Open to public
Sponsors: Honors “USS CORONADO LCS-4 Sailor of the Year” in the Fourth of July Parade.
OPTIMIST CLUB OF CORONADO, INC.
PO Box 180251
www.OptimistClubofCoronado.org
Meets: Weekly, Thursday, 7am, Coronado Community Center
in the Nautilus Room
Contact: Don Crawford, President, udtra42@aol.com, 619-920-8653
Purpose: Our motto is “Friend Of Youth.” We provide both financial & manpower support to numerous Coronado youth academic & athletic programs. Our sole purpose is “Helping Kids Succeed.”
Membership Eligibility: Open to all who wish to help kids be successful. We are the largest Optimist Club in California.
Sponsors: Annual Sports Fiesta featuring the longest running triathlon in the USA (Labor Day Weekend); Coronado SAFE. Applebee Pond Program; Cub Scout Pack 122; Girl Scouts; Little League; CHS sports boys and girls for Lacrosse; Soccer; Water Polo; Baseball; Softball; CHS Football, CMS PE and scholarships to 6th grade camp as well as CHS Robotics Club, Optimist International Oratorical & Essay contests; Youth Appreciation Week; Everyone a Reader; College Scholarships for CHS Seniors; Speed Spinners; Silver Strand Adopt A Highway Program & many more.
PAWS OF CORONADO
Meets: 2nd Thursday of the month at 8 am at the Coronado Golf Course
Contact: Karen Dwinell, President, 435-8247,
karen.dwinell@pawsofcoronado.org
Purpose: To provide services to animals in the care of the Coronado Animal Care Facility. To provide educational services to the community regarding animal welfare, care, and adoption and to encourage and facilitate the spay and neuter of all
family pets.
Membership Eligibility: Open to the public
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF CORONADO
Contact: Mark Porter, President, 522-7350
ROTARY CLUB OF CORONADO
PO Box 180487
Meets: Weekly, Wednesday, 12:10pm, Hotel del Coronado
Contact: Ivan Dunn, President, club office 435-8334
Purpose: Service Club
Membership Eligibility: By invitation
Sponsors: Coronado High School Scholarship awards, Interact Club, Rotaract Club, Christmas Eve Santa home visits; Missionvale Care Center; Annual Pancake Breakfast
(Flower Show Sunday); Youth Sports Programs; International Youth Exchange; Flags on the Avenue; Beach clean-up; Thousand Smiles; Polio Plus; Rotary Park; Low Tide Ride & Stride; Golf Tournament; Limbs for Freedom; Warrior Foundation-Freedom Station; Fisher House; Armed Forces YMCA; other community; international, and military causes.
SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL
250 Prospect Place
Contact: Susan Stone, Chief Executive Officer, 522-3600
Purpose: Health care: 24-hour general acute care;
Emergency Department/Physicians on duty 24 hours;
Long-term care facility
SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
250 Prospect Place
Meets: (Board) Monthly, Second Monday, Soledad Room
Contact: Barbara Malebranche, Director of Volunteer Services,
522-3756
Purpose: Support Hospital Services
Membership Eligibility: Program for Adults
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF CORONADO
PO Box 180345, Coronado, CA 92178-0345
Meets: Weekly, Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
Contact: membership@coronadosoroptimist.org
Purpose: Service and advocacy for women, girls
and children
Membership Eligibility: By invitation only
Sponsors: Provide monetary support through scholarships
and donations to local, national, and international
organizations and charities that advocate for women, girls
and children
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION -
SAN DIEGO/CORONADO
Contact: Craig Smith, President, president@usnaaasd.com
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS -
GEN HENRY D. STYER POST 2422
557 Orange Ave.
Meets: 6:30 p.m. the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 557 Orange Ave.
Contact: Chuck Lucas, Commander, 435-6917 (Post)
Purpose: Help veterans and their families
Membership Eligibility: Veteran serving in a war zone
Sponsors: Buddy Poppy Sales; VFW National Home for Veteran’s Widows and Orphans; VA Hospital; POW/MIA; Legislation & Americanism; Cancer Aid Research; Voice of Democracy/Youth; CHS Citizenship Awards
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS LADIES’ AUXILIARY
557 Orange Ave.
Meets: Monthly, 3rd Thursday, 6pm, VFW Post 2422
Contact: Karen Lucas, 435-6917 (Post)
Purpose: Help veterans and their families, support Veterans Hospital and National Home
Membership Eligibility: Wives and daughters of veterans having served in war zone
Programs: Monthly Dinner fish fry. For all programs and events see Post Calendar at www.vfwpost2422.org or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/375928760893/.