Posted by Dora Dye on Apr 01, 2021
ROTARY CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO
President JT Forbus called the Board meeting via Zoom to order at 4:02 p.m. A quorum was present. Also in attendance were Lisa Christian and Past President Rhonda Poppen. Dora, Secretary, recorded the minutes.
 
CLUB ADMINISTRATION
Minutes:  The Board reviewed and approved the minutes for January 26, 2021 prepared by Dora. 
 
District 5150 Awards for Club Excellence 2020-2021 Rotary Year:  Dora reminded the Board of the deadline to submit scores to her.
 
Treasurer’s Report:  Gary discussed the highlights of the balance sheet and the statement of operations as of January 31, 2021 and for the seven months then ended. He compared the financial results to a year ago and added that there were no expenses associated with Club lunches. The Club is in good financial shape. The Board approved the Treasurer's Report.
 
MEMBERSHIP
Terry presented the application of Moustafa Harfoush. The Board considered and approved Mr. Harfoush. 
 
Terry also discussed the upcoming Family Feud game hosted by the Membership Committee. He asked for funding for the prizes, and the Board approved $1,500.
 
ROTARACT
David gave the Board an update on the status of the Rotaract Club at San Francisco State University and at the University of San Francisco. Our Club would co-sponsor a new Rotaract Club at SF State with the Rotary Club of San Francisco West. Our Club would reinstate the Rotaract Club at USF. The Rotary Club of San Francisco Chinatown already co-sponsors the USF Rotaract Club with us.
 
HOMELESS PRENATAL PROGRAM PIVOTS
In response to the pandemic, the HPP has switched from providing diaper bags to providing food gift cards and baby wipes.
 
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Gary gave an update on the progress and goals of this Committee.
 
DONATION TO THE ROTARY ROSE PARADE FLOAT COMMITTEE
The Board agreed to participate and donate $150 towards the 2022 Float.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
 
ROTARY SERVICE, INC.
The Board of Trustees of Rotary Service, Inc. met on February 23, 2021. A quorum was present. Also in attendance was Lisa Christian. Dora, Secretary, recorded the minutes.
 
Minutes: The Trustees reviewed and approved the minutes for January 26, 2021.
 
Treasurer’s Report: Gary discussed the highlights of the balance sheet and the statement of operations as of January 31, 2021 and for the seven months then ended. The Trustees approved the Treasurer's Report.
 
ACTION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WITH STUDENTS (ALPS)
The Board approved a bonus for our ALPS Program Manager. The amount requested had already been budgeted.
 
GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE AND GRANTS APPLICATION
David raised concern that he as Youth Services Chair had been excluded from the GRC. The Board agreed to rectify this matter.
 
Adding Foundation member to our Board. The Board approved the addition of the president of the San Francisco Rotary Foundation to the Board of Rotary Service, Inc. The SFRF president would be a non-voting member on our Board. 
 
DDF Funds:  The Board considered the funding of Ecuador micro grants and Uganda H2O Open Doors Project with DDF funds and approved $2,500 for Ecuador micro grants and $8,033 for the Uganda H2O Open Doors Project.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
 
NOTE:  These highlights are from February 23, 2021 and were approved on March 30, 2021.