Mike Darnold
Topic(s): District 5320 Presenter, RYLA CAMP
Job Title: RYLA Camp Commitee Director
Company:Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano
Availability: South Orange County, North Orange County, Central Orange County, Southern Los Angeles County, Virtual (Zoom or other)
Summary of the presentation:
Mike Darnold has been helping kids get healthy and succeed for over 20 years and is highly respected by his professional peers in education, city government and law enforcement. He is a pioneer in his field, a leading authority on what leads to drug abuse, and a facilitator and advisor on escaping a life anchored by prescription and illegal drugs.
Mike is in a unique position. He is officially under contract with the City of Dana Point, with an office at Dana Hills High School, to lead his program of student/family support for kids at risk. His office door is always open. Annually he works with over 300 students and their families on drug/alcohol abuse and other challenging issues.
San Juan Capistrano “Citizen of the Year” 1983
City of San Juan Capistrano “John R. Williams” Award 1989
South Orange County “CSC “Lee Steelman” Award 2006
Rotary District 5320 Governor 1993-94
Four times President of San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce
Founder of San Juan Community Task Force for Youth
Elected and served 8 years on Capistrano Unified School District School Board
2008 Recipient – Prevention Award from Orange County Substance Abuse Prevention Council
2012 Recipient of the prestigious Rotary International “Service Above Self” award
Served on Boards and Officer of SJC Historical Society, Fiesta Association, YMCA, Boys Scouts, Boys and Girls Club and more
Contact info:
Email: Darnoldmike@gmail.com
Cell: (949) 395-7275
Website: https://ryla5320.org/
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryladistrict5320/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryla5320/
last edited: October 29, 2023 at 4:37 pm by Darnold Mike