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December 12, 2021

From the Club Blog
MEET A FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER:  Robin Azevedo
Robin McRoskey Azevedo is the CEO of McRoskey Mattress Company – the Bay Area’s trusted mattress retailer - founded in San Francisco in 1899 by her grandfather and his brother. She enjoys gathering with family and friends to connect and share experiences, and she certainly enjoys being a Rotarian, having been a member of our Club since July 2, 2004.

Robin joined the Board of the San Francisco Rotary Foundation in 2019. On the Board, she is a member-at-large and serves on the Grant Review Committee which sifts through the grant applications received to see what should go to the Club level for approval and eventually to the Foundation. Her goals are to oversee the causes that our Club sponsors and share the far reaching impact that the Rotary Club of San Francisco and Rotary International can and do make.
 
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Fund the Future Gala - Save the Date
The Fund the Future ALPS Gala is back! This benefit and silent auction will be held on Feb. 16, 2022 at The City Club. All proceeds will go to helping expand the ALPS mission to empower youth with the confidence and tools to successfully lead change projects in their schools, communities, and world. Action Leadership Program with Students (ALPS) programs prepare youth to be ‘service above self’ leaders for healthy communities and a civil society.
 
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2021 Annual Meeting
Our Club gathers to celebrate the holidays on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. After a year when gathering together was not possible due to COVID and safety issues, we will treasure this moment even more. The Holiday Party is not the only reason for us to come together on Tuesday; very important is your attendance at the Annual Meeting happening at the same time.
 
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LUNCHEON MEETING HIGHLIGHTS December 7, 2021: Bill Yenne and When the Other Shoe Dropped: Imperial Japan Attacks the West Coast 1941-1942
President Mary Liu (Real Estate: Sales | JM Real Estate Group) called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM and welcomed everyone to the second oldest Rotary club in the world. This is our Club's 113th year. 
 
Special Guests
Ann Daugherty (Financial Services: Private Trading | IBN Financial Services) introduced her guest, Rose Marie Cleese. Scott Plakun (Management Consulting | The Plakun Group) introduced his guest, Michael Harrington. John Mathers (Management Consulting | eVo Associates) introduced his guest, Tracy Roberts. Also present was today's speaker — Bill Yenne who introduced his guest, Hudson Martin.
 
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Upcoming Events
Holiday Party and Annual Meeting: December 14, 2021
Join us at the Hotel Nikko for this year’s Holiday Party and Annual Meeting. This is always the most festive and fun-filled luncheon of the year, so bring your family, friends, and business associates to celebrate with us!
 

ROTARY CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK December 16, 2021: After Glasgow COP26: Where are we NOW?

The RCAT Network Global Forum presents a three-person panel moderated by local Rotarian Gary H. White and focused on Glasgow to help us understand the commitments countries made at COP26 so that we can hold them to their promises. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
Best Wishes for the Holidays and a Safe and Healthy 2022!
We are not meeting on December 21 and December 28. In addition, Grindings will not be published on December 26, 2021 but publication will resume on January 2, 2022.
 
We wish you good health and all the best during the holidays and throughout the new year.
ROTARY LUNCHEON January 4, 2022: PDG Russ Ketron - Polio and TRF
Past District Governor Russ Ketron will give us an update on the End Polio Now campaign and other key activities of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (TRF). 
 
 
 
 
E-MEETING January 11, 2022: Dr. Michael Martin and Red Meat: Is it really bad for you?

Dr. Michael Martin addresses concerns about including red meat in our diet. He’ll describe red meat’s links to common diseases and detail the ways in which red meat damages our environment and contributes to climate change. Please note that this meeting will be via Zoom only. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.

 
DISTRICT 5150 Rotary Means Business January 13, 2022: Communication and Media for Business Professionals
District 5150 Rotary Means Business Fellowship and the Rotary Club of San Francisco proudly present Communication and Media for Business Professionals with Amy Scruggs.