On July 9, 2025, the Torrey Pines La Jolla Rotary Club proudly inducted Dr. Merritt Hougen as our new Club President for the 2025–2026 Rotary year. A respected internal medicine physician with over 40 years at Scripps Clinic, Dr. Hougen played a key role in establishing the General Internal and Urgent Care facility and has long been a leader in San Diego’s medical community.
Rotary’s History in KoreaThe first Rotary club in Korea was chartered in Seoul on 10 November 1927. Since then, Rotary members in Korea have maintained their commitment to fellowship, service, and leadership through difficult times —
From night markets to tea plantations, American chef Rick Bayless leaves no avenue unexplored as he tastes his way through Taipei. Find out what flavors he’ll never forget. Then, get ready to pick up the culinary journey yourself during the 2026 Rotary International Convention.