| Posted by Dora Dye on Jul 20, 2022 |
|
President Christopher Wiseman (Event Planning | Glaucoma Research Foundation) called the meeting to order at 12:16 PM and welcomed everyone attending either online or in person inside the Anzu Restaurant. Visiting Rotarians and Special Guests Today's Visiting Rotarians included immediate past president Richard Swart from the Rotary Club of San Francisco Chinatown attending in person. On Zoom were president Steve Pomeroy from the Rotary Club of Los Altos, Stan Scardino from the Rotary Club of Los Altos, and president Taye Doherty from the Rotary Club of San Francisco Bayview. Also on Zoom were Interactors Nancy Deng, Jenny Lew, Nathan Tjong, and Erika Wu as well as today's speaker - Dianne Easton. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
| Posted by Dora Dye on Jul 22, 2022 |
Clifford Dochterman, Rotary International President 1992-1993, passed away on November 23, 2021. Our Club immediately paid tribute to him. See Peter Lagarias' tribute and tributes from other members of our Club. Cliff's Celebration of Life was postponed due to COVID-19 and is now scheduled as follows: August 13, 2022, at 1:00 PM Pacific time at the Serbian Cultural Center in Moraga, California.
He was a one-of-a-kind man who knew how to bring joy to the world and who positively impacted so many lives with his inspiration and imagination. His family invites you to celebrate his remarkable life. Feel free to dress in accordance with Cliff’s cheerful spirit.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP so that there are enough refreshments. Please call (209) 931-4085, or email Claudia Mennuti by August 9, 2022. If you are unable to attend in person, but would like to honor Cliff, a Zoom link will be provided. Please send your email information to Claudia Mennuti. You will receive the link several days prior to the event. |
|
|
|
|
Join us to listen to our next Climate Conversation between John Mathers of the Rotary Club of San Franciso and Steve Bender, founder and President of the Rotary Club of Newport Beach Sunrise. This RCAT Climate Conversation will center on the Global Service 4-7-8-17 Program that was developed by the Rotary Club of Newport Beach Sunrise with the purpose of “Embracing the Future While Respecting the Past”. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register. |
|
|
|
|
Drivers needed to pick up pre-packaged meals at The Arc San Francisco and deliver to individual residences of Arc participants who are experiencing food insecurity. Exact directions will be provided when you pick up the meals. Hand delivery of meals must occur between 4 PM and 5:30 PM in advance of the Monday Night Dinner Club with Friends Like Me via Zoom to be held on the first and third Monday of each month. |
|
|
|
|
Dmytro Kushneruk, the Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco, will update us on the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine. |
|
|
|
|
All Rotarians are invited to visit the RYLA Camp on Saturday, August 6, 2022 for a BBQ Lunch at 12:15 PM followed by conversations from 2 PM to 3:30 PM with student campers around causes they have been exploring at Camp and are considering as projects to be implemented in our communities. Conversation topics include: Climate Change; Racism and Equality; Mental Health; LGBTQ+ Discrimination; Homelessness; and Hunger and Food Insecurity. |
|
|
|
|
Kevin McCormack, director of patient advocacy at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, talks about the progress made by California’s State Stem Cell Agency and the challenges still ahead. |
|
|
|
|
Dan Joraanstad will offer a brief training to new and prospective members immediately following the regular luncheon meeting. This training is available only in person. Come and learn all the ways that we connect with our members: social media, Club calendar, Grindings, District and International programs, and more. Whether you are new or returning, everyone is welcome! |
|
|
|
|
Dust off those bocce ball skills, and join us for happy hour at the San Francisco Wine Society! We will have the outdoor court reserved from 4 PM to 5 PM for those who would like to play and will then move the party inside at 5 PM to focus on fellowship. There is no cost to attend, but all attendees must be 21 years of age or older. This event is limited to 20 people. Register early! |
|
|
|
|
Drivers needed to pick up pre-packaged meals at The Arc San Francisco and deliver to individual residences of Arc participants who are experiencing food insecurity. Exact directions will be provided when you pick up the meals. Hand delivery of meals must occur between 4 PM and 5:30 PM in advance of the Monday Night Dinner Club with Friends Like Me via Zoom to be held on the first and third Monday of each month. |
|
|
|
|
Dan Walters, political commentator, editor, and author, shares how the state of California is doing and where it is going. Please note that this meeting will be via Zoom only and is free of charge. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register. |
|
|
|
|
There is no Rotary Luncheon on August 23, 2022. Please take this opportunity to explore other Rotary clubs, either by attending a meeting or working on a service project. Join us at our next meeting on August 30, 2022 when we meet and hear from District Governor Gary Chow. |
|
|
|
A month ago, I shared with you my experience as mentor to new member Mary Fermi. 
