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October 1, 2023

From the Club Blog
August 2023 Board Highlights
Rotary Club of San Francisco
The Rotary Club of San Francisco Board of Directors met on August 29, 2023 via Zoom. President Sunny Singh called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Nancy Graydon, Secretary, recorded the minutes.
 
In attendance were President Sunny Singh, President-Elect Bob Hermann, Emily Borland, Nancy Graydon, Margaret Miley, Alex Omoko, Maureen O’Shea, Scott Plakun, Bill Poppen, Todd St Vrain, Ozan Yasavur, Dan Davies, and Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Past President Christopher Wiseman was absent. Today's guests were Stephen Geisheker and Bridget Mahoney.
 
Minutes
The Board reviewed and approved the July 25, 2023 minutes.
 
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What's New in the Rotary Club of San Francisco!
We reach the month of October, and our Club Calendar is filled with Committee meetings. In addition to the regular monthly Committee meetings, there are two new ones in October 2023: the 2023 Holiday Party Committee meeting on October 9, 2023 and the Rotary Climate Action Team's meeting on October 12, 2023. Please join one or both of these two meetings or any of the other Committee meetings shown on the Club calendar.
 
We also offer special events in October: the Blue Angels Viewing Party on October 7, 2023 and the Glitz and Glamour Luncheon and Fashion Show on October 17, 2023. Rotary District 5150 offers a scavenger hunt on October 21, 2023 to commemorate World Polio Day; wear a costume to add to the fun.
 
With so much to do, we hope to see you soon at our Club's events.
 
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Remembering Senator Dianne Feinstein
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. Senator Feinstein was a member of our Club from May 1, 1989 until her death on September 28, 2023. On July 1, 2023, our Club made Senator Feinstein an honorary member.

Senator Feinstein was a native of San Francisco and served for nine years as a San Francisco County Supervisor starting in 1969. The assassination of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978 forever changed her life. She went on to become San Francisco's Mayor and ultimately, California's first woman U.S. Senator. She dedicated the rest of her life to public service and to finding solutions to problems facing California and the rest of the nation. You can read more about Senator Feinstein's accomplishments in her biography
 
Member in the News: September 2023
Congratulations to Christian Kuhn who has married Megumi Faibisch. The wedding took place at Wright's Lake among family members. Christian, his brother Tucker, and his mother Heidi are with Roots of Peace and members of our Club.
 
 
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Upcoming Events
ROTARY LUNCHEON October 3, 2023: Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - What You Need to Know
This presentation covers the definition of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, Healthy Brain Habits, resources for families living with Alzheimer's disease, recent breakthroughs in treatments, and how Rotary members can engage in the fight to End Alzheimer's.
 
The Arc San Francisco Entrepreneurship Program: starting October 5, 2023
The Arc San Francisco seeks Rotarians to help participants at The Arc SF prepare "pitch" presentations on what they have learned from their new entrepreneurship program. You may assist as either a mentor or a panelist or both. Hours are flexible.
 
 
SPECIAL EVENT October 7, 2023: 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.
 
SPECIAL EVENT October 17, 2023: Second Annual Rotary Fashion Show - Glitz and Glamour
You are invited to our Second Annual Rotary Fashion Show - Glitz & Glamour! The Fashion Show is open to all. In addition to the glamour, there will be fun, fine food, and plenty of 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.
 
DISTRICT EVENT October 21, 2023: The Hunt to End Polio - An Urban Scavenger Hunt
Join Rotarians from Rotary International District 5150 on this part-scavenger hunt, part-treasure hunt to commemorate World Polio Day.  The event will conclude with prizes, food, and fellowship at the Cannery in Fisherman’s Wharf. Adventurers of all ages are welcome! Costumes are encouraged (including costume contest prizes).
 
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY November 4, 2023: Walk to End Alzheimer's
Join the members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco, their families, and their friends for the Walk to End Alzheimer's®, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Preregistration for the Walk is required. After the Walk, there is an optional dim sum lunch.
 
Congratulations!  October 2023 Birthdays and Rotary Anniversaries
October 2
   Dan Davies
 
October 8
   Kaushal Chokshi
 
October 11
   Gary Dales
 
October 15
   Ozan Yasavur
 
October 20
   Peter Logan
 
October 21
   Maureen O'Shea
 
October 22
   Victoria Lozano
 
October 24
   Wendy Shew
 
October 26
   Bridget Mahoney
 
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!