Past President JT Forbus (Accounting | Bogdan & Frasco) called the meeting to order at 12:16 PM and welcomed everyone attending either online or in person inside the Anzu Restaurant. President Christopher Wiseman (Nonprofit Management | Glaucoma Research Foundation) was on vacation and will return at our next luncheon.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarians were Terry Chu from the Rotary Club of Shanghai and Sandhya Jaiprakash of the Rotary Club of Bangalore. Our guests were Rex Vokey; Derick Yih - guest of Jeff Yih (Retired); Dan Carico - husband of Esther Lerner (Law: Family | Lerner Poole & Stewart, LLP); Georgie Evans - guest of Bill Gregory (Educational Services | Retired); and today's speaker - Kevin McCormack.
Posted by Margaret Miley and Dan Joraanstad on Aug 11, 2022
Our new Rotary 101 classes began this past Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Dan Joraanstad led the first meeting covering the nuts and bolts of being a new member: online resources, the structure of Rotary, the primary officers on the Rotary Board, how to get involved as a Club leader, and last, how to propose a new project. A few long-term members joined the meeting to lend assistance as well as new members interested in getting a broad overview. The people who attended were Rachel Donovan, Jeff Yih, Ozan Yasavur, CJ Albano, Bob Hermann, Anita Stangl, Nancy Graydon, Maureen O'Shea, JT Forbus, Dan Joraanstad, and Margaret Miley.
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.
Rotary District 5150 presents Master Potential Rotary Leaders Seminars (PRLS), a leadership development program. Master PRLS 3 focuses on effective facilitation for leaders. Club members who have completed Basic PRLS are encouraged to attend this Master PRLS 3 training. This seminar is virtual. Our Club will reimburse a member for the cost to attend after that member has completed the seminar.
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.
Our Club will be participating in the monthly clean-ups in San Francisco with the other Rotary clubs in the City. This month's clean-up is hosted by the Rotary Club of San Francisco Chinatown along with numerous other community organizations. Meet at the yard of Rosa Parks Elementary School.
Join District 5150's First Social (aka Non-Rotary District Rotary Event). Bring your card tables, Mahjong tiles, poker chips, and let's shuffle! Also, BYOB (bring your own favorite beverage) and a potluck dish to share. This Social is open to all Rotarians and potential Rotarians. Mask is required unless you are eating or making a bet!
District Governor Gary Chow, Past President of the Rotary Club of South San Francisco, will talk about how this year's Rotary International theme, Imagine Rotary, impacts our District and our Club. DG Gary's presentation is sure to be informative, inspiring, and fun.
Join us at this service opportunity to stuff diaper bags and organize diapers and wipes for giveaway to clients of the Homeless Prenatal Program. We will meet at an open-air warehouse to allow social distancing while stuffing the bags and organizing the goods. Participation is limited to 10 people, so sign up early. Facial mask is required.
In honor of the Labor Day holiday weekend, there is no Rotary Luncheon on September 6, 2022. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
Join us at one or both of the Baby Showers at the Homeless Prenatal Program where we will give expectant mothers diaper bags filled with supplies. The party for Spanish speakers starts at 10 AM; the party for English speakers starts at 1:00 PM. Registration is limited to two Rotarians at each shower. Mask and on-site COVID test required.
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.
President Malinda Monterrosa of the Rotary Club of Los Angeles will co-lead today's meeting with our own President Christopher. She will discuss the history of the Rotary Club of Los Angeles as well as its service projects and goals for the year.
Past President JT Forbus (Accounting | Bogdan & Frasco) called the meeting to order at 12:16 PM and welcomed everyone attending either online or in person inside the Anzu Restaurant. President Christopher Wiseman (Nonprofit Management | Glaucoma Research Foundation) was on vacation and will return at our next luncheon.
