THE INSIDER
TRIBUTE TO A SAN DIEGO
COMMUNITY LEADER
T
aking a moment to honor one of San Diego’s top, brilliant, caring citizen and
community leaders – George Mitrovich 1934 – 2019
U-T, July 26, 2019, By Peter Rowe “A native San Diegan who seemed to be on a
first name basis with everyone from presidents to ballpark ushers. An outsized
personality, Mitrovich made an impact on local and national politics, sports
and public policy, often through four of his creations: the City Club, the Denver Forum, the
Great Washington, D.C., Writers Series and the Great Fenway Park Writers Series, the last
based in Boston. “They say the great ones remind you of no one else,” said Larry Lucchino,
part-owner of the Boston Red Sox and former president/CEO of the San Diego Padres.” And
there’s no one else like George Mitrovich.”
I’m honored to have known George, who created a “more welcoming community” wherever
he was and with whomever he met. He treated people (big names to no names) the way we
all want to be treated. Thank you George, for always setting the right tone and making our
world smarter and nicer.
CAI CALIFORNIA STRONG
Shout out and praise to all CAI Executive Directors & CAI National, especially
California colleagues. Together we rock California Dreamin HOA communities across
America and beyond.
Richard Ybarra, a San
Diego native attended
St. Augustine High,
Southwestern College,
Chapman
University
and
earned
an
MPA
from
Harvard
University’s JFK School
of Government. Now in
his fourth year with CAI,
he and his Executive
Team
have
worked
with volunteer leaders
to
enhance
CAI’s
standing and overall
performance. “CAI is
the place to be if you
care about welcoming
communities
and
want to do business in
HOA communities. Our
leaders rock!”
Go Sweetwater Valley Little League All-Stars…win it all!
Mid Year Review – Thankful to our Board of Directors, volunteer leaders, working partners and Executive Team
for a great first half in 2019. Endless summer season going well with record attendance amid unmeasured fun and
community networking. Last year was good and 2019’s results are better; event attendance up17%, sponsorships
up 21% and Financials - net income up 20% & checking/savings up 37%.
August 2 NC Trade Show rocked and sold out, with excellent leadership education programs
SPECIAL THANKS to all of our sponsors; including Titanium, ALTA ROOFING & WATERPROOFING,
CM Squared, LaBahn’s Landscaping, ProTec Building Services & SERVPRO Sorrento Valley/La Mesa.
Around the corner: September 13 SD Trade Show, September 26 Craft Beer Night, September 27 NC Leadership &
October 4 Golf Tournament.
MEET THE TEAM
Karen Gomez is the Office
Manager/Executive Assistant
at CAI San Diego. She brings
an extensive background
in office management,
nonprofits, and technology.
She is currently pursuing a
graduate degree in Business
Analytics.
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SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY INSIDER
FALL 2019
Melanie L. Viloria, the daughter
of Filipino immigrants, graduated
from UC San Diego with a
focus in History and Ethnic
Studies. Melanie is passionate
about impacting communities
with her experience in events
organizations in San Diego and
is the Communications/Events
Coordinator for CAI San Diego.