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September 25, 2022

From the Club Blog
Champagne Tasting: Mix and Mingle
On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, our Club's Vocational Services Committee held its first networking event to kick off the year! The event was a Champagne Tasting with champagne from Chandon donated by Jason Nyeh, a start-up founder, and snacks and truffles provided by Trader Joe’s.
 
Club members who participated were CJ Albano, Jenny Campbell, Mary Liu, Wendy Shew, and Ozan Yasavur. Joining them were guests, bringing the attendance to 15 and professions in real estate, banking, life insurance, education, and engineering.

 
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LUNCHEON MEETING HIGHLIGHTS September 20, 2022:  San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott
President Christopher Wiseman (Nonprofit Management | Glaucoma Research Foundation) called the meeting to order and shared some historical facts about the San Francisco Police Department.
 
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarians were District Governor Nominee and Chief of Staff Steve Wright from the Rotary Club of Pacifica, Carrie Chinn and Rick Chinn from the Rotary Club of Millbrae, Julia Spark from the Rotary Club of Busselton-Geographe Bay in Australia, Marilyn Becklehimer from the Rotary Club of San Francisco Sunset, and Rey Naik from the Rotary Club of San Francisco Evening. Maureen O'Shea (Governmental Relations | Retired) introduced her guests: Catherine Liang (our reigning Miss California), Daniel Riley, Debra Leylegian, Robert Beedle, and Torrance Bynum. Luis Moran (Real Estate: Sales | Coldwell Banker) introduced his guest, Blaire Jahn. Other guests were Carrie Shucker, Jackie Herrin, Guadalupe Valenzuela, Lilli Milton, Sergeant Vic Lee, and today's speaker - San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott.
 
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ALPS Book Drive: a success
Action Leadership Program with Students (ALPS)students Presley, Emma, and Mirabelle led a successful book drive for the Jefferson Elementary School District in Daly City. The goal was to collect used and unwanted children's books and redistribute them to a place in need.
 
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Upcoming Events
SERVICE PROJECT October 3, 2022: Delivering Meals for The Arc San Francisco
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.
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON October 4, 2022: Lewis Loeven and San Francisco Fleet Week
Come hear all about Fleet Week, the Blue Angels, its history, and how fleet week impacts San Francisco's economy. Lewis Loeven, Executive Director will share the inside scope on this year's Fleet Week festivities.
 
 
SPECIAL EVENT October 8, 2022: Blue Angels Viewing Party, a Rotary Club of San Francisco Exclusive
Join us for the perfect opportunity to socialize, relax, and watch the San Francisco Fleet Air Show. Delicious food and beverages are included with your admission fee. Attendance is limited; register early.
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON October 11, 2022: Gary Schlossberg and Inflation
As the world continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic, Gary Schlossberg, a Wells Fargo Investment Institute global strategist, shares the impact of inflation on the economy.
 
 
ROTARY 101 October 11, 2022:  Wendy Shew and Vocational Service
Join Wendy Shew, Vice President of Vocational Service, to discover how Rotary can help us to connect and network with other Rotarians and the community around us as well as build our business. Whether you are new or returning, everyone is welcome!
 
SERVICE PROJECT October 17, 2022: Delivering Meals for The Arc San Francisco
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.
 
SPECIAL EVENT October 18, 2022: Fashion Show and Friend Raiser
You are invited to our First Annual Rotary Fashion Show and Friend Raiser. In addition to the glitz, fine food, and fellowship, there will also be door prizes. This is an afternoon that you will not want to miss. Please note that this event is in person only and begins at 11 AM.
 
CLUB SOCIAL October 29, 2022: Rocking Halloween Bash
Join us for a fun-filled Halloween party in a beautiful location right below the Golden Gate Bridge with live music performed by 12th Root of Two, featuring our very own member, Peter Logan, on the drums! There will also be a costume contest. Registration is limited to 20 people. All attendees must be 21 years or older. Advanced registration by 5 PM on October 15, 2022 is required. No walk-ins. 
 
Congratulations!  October 2022 Birthdays and Rotary Anniversaries
October 2
   Dan Davies
 
October 8
   Kaushal Chokshi
 
October 11
   Gary Dales and Sally Swanson
 
October 14
   Dalila Dynes
 
October 15
   Ozan Yasavur
 
October 20
   Peter Logan
 
October 21
   Maureen O'Shea
 
October 22
   Victoria Lozano
 
October 24
   Wendy Shew
 
October 26
   Moustafa Harfoush
 
October 27
   Tom Briody and Marc Johnson
 
October 29
   David Shen
 
Note: This birthday list is based on membership information in ClubRunner. Please update your ClubRunner account to help us keep this information current. If you need help with ClubRunner, please contact our current newsletter editor.
 
 
2005: Mark Calender
 
2015: Frank Yoke
 
2017: Gary Dales
 
2021: Barbara Streett
 
Note:  The year listed above is when these members joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Happy anniversary to all!