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January 3, 2021
From the Club Blog
A Look Back at 2020
BEFORE THE PANDEMIC
2020 for the Rotary Club of San Francisco began with new activities: Fund the Future Benefit to raise money for the Action Leadership Program with Students (ALPS) and assembling survival kits with Catholic Charities for distribution to homeless families.
 
Scott Plakun (Management Consulting | The Plakun Group) and the Speakers' Committee introduced us to a new speaker series.  
 
The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs played in the Super Bowl. At the Club's Super Bowl Party, David Dye (Management Consulting | Retired) was the lone fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.
 
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Upcoming Events
E-MEETING January 5, 2021:  Rob Valletta, The U.S. Economy: On the Mend in 2021? 
The COVID-19 pandemic created a huge shortfall in U.S. economic activity and the labor market. The recovery path depends largely on virus containment and the possibility of challenging structural adjustments in the economy. Rob Valletta, Associate Director of Research in the Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, will provide an updated assessment of these developments as we enter 2021. In addition to our guest speaker, Mary Bates, District Governor of Rotary District 5150, will join us to make a special announcement that you will not want to miss. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
 
DISTRICT 5150 January 12, 2021: Blood Drive
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a shortage of blood donations. Rotary District 5150 is holding a districtwide blood drive to help meet the demand for blood. For everyone's safety, please select the information link below and read all the information. Please donate if you can.
 
E-MEETING January 12, 2021:  Geoff Cochran, An Overview of The Rotary Foundation and Annual Fund
Geoff Cochran, an Annual Giving Officer with The Rotary Foundation, will provide an overview of The Rotary Foundation, discuss the Annual Fund, and share with us the recognitions. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
 
DISTRICT 5150 January 16, 2021: Basic Potential Rotary Leaders Seminars
Calling all Rotary leaders and potential Rotary leaders! District 5150 presents its Basic Potential Rotary Leaders Seminars (PRLS), the first course in a series of courses designed by Rotarians to teach Rotarians skills and techniques as they prepare to assume leadership roles in their Clubs.
 
E-MEETING January 19, 2021:  Leslie Frates, Backstage Secrets of Jeopardy!
Leslie Frates, five-day champion of the game show Jeopardy! and winner of several Jeopardy! tournaments, shares her experience as a contestant, the testing procedures, the Buzzer, the security measures and her memories of host Alex Trebek. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
 
E-MEETING February 2, 2021:  Sharon Sayles Belton, Dare to Dream: A Vision for Community Engagement 
2021 is a year for new opportunity. Through interesting examples and dynamic communication, Sharon Sayles Belton will show us how we can play a meaningful role as a citizen and stakeholder in the future of America through community engagement. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.