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May 8, 2022

From the Club Blog
Membership News: April 2022
In accordance with our Club Bylaws, I am pleased to announce that the following is scheduled to be inducted into our Club as our newest member on May 17, 2022:
 
Angelina Preza (Sales: Travel | BayEcotarium EcoXpeditions)
 
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about this proposed new member.
LUNCHEON MEETING HIGHLIGHTS May 3, 2022: Shawn Rosenmoss and San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan
President Mary Liu (Real Estate: Sales | JM Real Estate Group) called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM and welcomed everyone attending either online or in person inside the Anzu Restaurant.
 
Visiting Rotarians and Special Guests
Today's visiting Rotarian was Mary Kay Kennedy from the Rotary Club of Menlo Park; Mary Kay is the wife of Jim Kennedy (Interior Design | James Kennedy Design). Ozan Yasavur (Engineering: Mechanical | Bioforcetech Corporation) introduced his wife, Merve. Other in-person guests were Victoria Lozano, Angelina Preza, and today's speaker, Shawn Rosenmoss. Online our guest was Dr. Hollis Pierce-Jenkins.
 
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Upcoming Events
E-MEETING May 10, 2022: Dr. Diane Birnbaumer and The SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Where We've Been, Where We Are, and Where Do We Go from Here?
Dr. Diane Birnbaumer returns to our Club with an update on COVID vaccines, new medications, and thoughts about what may be coming next. She will also explain why the science seems to "change" over time to help us understand the reasons why data from one part of the pandemic may not apply even just a few months later. 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.
 
 
DISTRICT CONFERENCE May 14, 2022
The annual District Conference is where clubs in the District come together to celebrate the year's accomplishments under the leadership of District Governor Danielle Lallement. This year's District Conference is a red carpet event fit for the stars. All members are encouraged to attend.
 
SERVICE PROJECT May 16, 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 May 17, 2022:  Janet Kessler and Citizen Coyotes of San Francisco: Where they are, Who they are, How to get along
Janet Kessler presents the Citizen Coyotes of San Francisco. Known throughout San Francisco as “the Coyote Lady”, she is a self-taught naturalist who is into her 15th year of daily field research, documenting our urban coyote behavior and family life and including their behavior at encounters with people and pets. More recently she has delved into their population dynamics, mapping their territories and some of their dispersals here in San Francisco without the use of tags or radio collars.
 
 
MEMBERSHIP EVENT May 19, 2022:  Coffee and Conversation with President Mary Liu
President Mary Liu hosts “Coffee and Conversation” to provide an opportunity for new members to meet and a forum for all members to learn more about how to get involved in various Club activities and events.
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON May 24, 2022:  Diane Stark and the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank: Its Challenges and Goals
Food banks became the place of survival for millions during the closures caused by COVID-19. Diane Stark joins us today to talk about the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, its challenges, and its plans for the future.
 
 
CLUB SOCIAL May 25, 2022: The Escape Game
Come join us for 60 minutes of adventure and challenge in a Gold Rush escape room to hunt for gold with fellow Rotarians and guests. This game is limited to FIVE participants. Everyone must be masked and over the age of 13.
 
SERVICE PROJECT June 4, 2022: Catholic Charities and essential needs, emergency hygiene, and nutrition kits
Please join us in assembling essential needs, emergency hygiene, and nutrition kits. This project is sponsored by a grant from the Foundation of the Rotary Club of San Francisco.
 
SERVICE PROJECT June 6, 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.