John Weiss
Joined the Rotary Club of Morro Bay in 2001.
A Past District Governor 2017-2018.
Club President in 2009-2010; 2011-2012.
John is currently an advisor in his home club, Morro Bay.
Relating to Membership has created and presented district Membership seminars since 2010; PETS Instructor on “Engaging Members” for 4 years; PETS instructor 5 years. Personally sponsored over 60 new members; and helped charter the Eco-Rotary Club Morro Bay (Charter Club President), Morro Bay High School Interact Club, and the San Luis Obispo Rotaract Club.
John’s wife, Christine, is a great partner who was a Charter member of the Rotary Club of Morro Bay – Eco. Together they have 5 adult children ages 36 to 45: Paul, Melissa, Sophia, Stuart, and Jessica. Grandchildren Calvin (23), Jack (11), and Brandt (8).
John served as a working Governor with retail and professional electronics stores in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles. Many members of his staff have been with the company (founded with father in 1978) and industry for 20 – 30 -35 years.
John plays basketball, golf, and walks when possible in between Rotary functions and church, family, and work.
John is lastly a cancer (Stage 4 adrenal Cortical Carcinoma) survivor, having been diagnosed a month before serving as District Governor in June 2017 and continues to get monthly treatments and constant monitoring.