ROTARY LUNCHEON: Jeff Boehm, Marine Mammal Center
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02 Feb 2016 |
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San Francisco
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Feb 02, 2016 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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What can sea lions teach us about the state of coastal California fisheries? It won’t surprise you that they can teach us plenty. But, what do they have to tell us about cancer? Disturbingly, there’s a tale to tell there, as well. In his talk, Behind the Bark: What sea lions have to tell us about the state of our coastal waters, Dr. Jeff Boehm, a veterinarian, and the Executive Director of The Marine Mammal Center, will describe the work of this non-profit hospital for seals and sea lions, located in the Marin Headlands, and explain the connection between its patients, and our understanding of the health of our oceans.
Dr. Jeffrey R. Boehm joined The Marine Mammal Center as its Executive Director in 2008 from the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois where he was the Senior Vice President of Animal Health and Conservation Science, Louis Family Conservation chair, and joint chair for the Great Lakes Conservation Awareness initiative. Dr. Boehm oversees The Marine Mammal Center's Sausalito headquarters and its California-based operations in Monterey Bay, San Luis Obispo, Fort Bragg and its newest facility in Kona, Hawaii. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Dr. Boehm gained his first experience with marine mammals, and was inspired to pursue his ultimate career, when he volunteered at The Marine Mammal Center in 1980.
Dr. Boehm is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego, where he received his bachelor's degree, and the University of California, Davis, where he received his degree in veterinary medicine. He is a charter member of the American College of Animal Welfare.
| Meeting Schedule: | |
| 12:00 noon | Registration & Networking |
| 12:15p.m. (sharp!) | Meeting begins (club business first, followed by keynote speaker) |
| 1:30p.m. | Meeting adjourns (may adjourn earlier, depending on club business items) |
This is a weekly membership meeting for The Rotary Club of San Francisco, open to all Rotarians, visiting Rotarians, prospective members and guests.
Each luncheon meeting includes three-course lunch from Scala's Bistro. Individual lunch tickets are $40, or purchase a book of four tickets for the discounted price of $145. Cash, check and credit card payment options available. Tickets available for purchase at the door.
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