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October 9, 2022

From the Club Blog
Remembering Our Friend, Marian Sorbo
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marian Sorbo. Marian was never a member of our Club, but she was a dedicated Rotarian and a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Windsor/Windsor Locks. She was the widow of a Past District Governor in Connecticut and the mother of a local friend of our own Scott Plakun. 

Marian participated in several Thanksgiving luncheons at The Arc San Francisco with us. She visited our Club and generated a strong kinship within our Club. While attending Rotary International conventions, she made it a point to befriend members of our Club. See here for more information on Marian Sorbo and her celebration of life.
 
July 2022 Board Highlights
Rotary Club of San Francisco
President Christopher Wiseman called his first Board meeting via Zoom to order at 4:02 PM. Stacey Poole, Secretary, recorded the minutes
 
Present were President Christopher, Gary Dales, Sunny Singh, Wendy Shew, Lisa Christian, Frank Yoke, Margaret Miley, Jeff Lerner, Maureen O’Shea, Emily Borland, Mary Liu, and Stacey Poole, constituting a quorum. Brian Lan was absent. Club Member Scott Plakun also attended the meeting.
 
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Committee Meetings in the week ahead
Our Club's calendar lists all events and meetings including Committee Meetings. During the week of October 9, 2022 to October 15, 2022, the Vocational Service Committee will meet on Monday, October 10, 2022 at 5 PM. Register here.
 
The Membership Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 12 noon. Register here.
LUNCHEON MEETING HIGHLIGHTS October 4, 2022:  Lewis Loeven and Fleet Week
President Christopher Wiseman (Nonprofit Management | Glaucoma Research Foundation) called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone attending via Zoom or in person inside the Carmel Ballroom at the Hotel Nikko.
 
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarians were Past District Governor Mark Flegel from the Rotary Club of Menlo Park, Dr. Lily Muldoon from the Rotary Club of Saipan, and Julia Spark from the Rotary Club of Busselton-Geographe Bay in Australia. Dr. Muldoon was a former member of our Club. Bob Hermann (Information Technology: Administration | Retired UCSF) introduced his guests: Lieutenant Jonathan Baxter, Louis Cid Rebolledo and Natalia Mashal. Angelina Preza (Sales: Travel | Aquarium of the Bay) introduced her guest, Shelby Taketa. Dan Davies (Information Technology: Consulting | North American Lighting) introduced his guest, Yuri Yasukawa. Other guests were Carrie Schucker, Captain Brian Quin, and today's speaker - Lewis Loeven.
 
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Upcoming Events
ROTARY LUNCHEON October 11, 2022: Gary Schlossberg and Inflation
As the world continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic, Gary Schlossberg, a Wells Fargo Investment Institute global strategist, shares the impact of inflation on the economy.
 
 
ROTARY 101 October 11, 2022:  Wendy Shew and Vocational Service
Join Wendy Shew, Vice President of Vocational Service, to discover how Rotary can help us to connect and network with other Rotarians and the community around us as well as build our business. Whether you are new or returning, everyone is welcome!
 
SERVICE PROJECT October 17, 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.
 
SPECIAL EVENT October 18, 2022: Fashion Show and Friend Raiser
You are invited to our First Annual Rotary Fashion Show and Friend Raiser. In addition to the glitz, fine food, and 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.
 
VOCATIONAL NETWORKING EVENT October 19, 2022: Business After Hours with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce invites members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco to its Business After Hours presented by Alaska Airlines. The evening includes an opportunity to see the "We Are Bruce Lee: Under the Sky, One Family" exhibit and an opportunity to enter the drawing for two roundtrip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. Be one of the first 25 Club members to register for this special event!
 
 
CLUB SOCIAL October 22, 2022: Cal v. Washington Football Game with Rotary Clubs of Oakland, San Leandro, and Alameda
The Rotary Club of Oakland has invited us to join them along with the Rotary Clubs of San Leandro and Alameda for a special Cal football game to celebrate Oakland Rotarian, Ahmad Anderson's, induction into the Cal Sports Hall of Fame. All Rotarians from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, their families, and guests are welcome to sign up until tickets run out.
 
Rotary Club of Oakland Social October 27, 2022: Halloween Party and Club Meeting
The Rotary Club of Oakland has invited us to join them at their Halloween Party including a "witches" brew bar and a spooky themed buffet. All Rotarians from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, their families, and guests are welcome to sign up.
 
CLUB SOCIAL October 29, 2022: Rocking Halloween Bash
Join us for a fun-filled Halloween party in a beautiful location right below the Golden Gate Bridge with live music performed by 12th Root of Two, featuring our very own member, Peter Logan, on the drums! There will also be a costume contest. Registration is limited to 20 people. All Rotarians from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, their families, and guests are welcome to sign up. Advanced registration by 5 PM on October 15, 2022 is required. No walk-ins. 
 
ROTARY CELEBRATION November 1, 2022: Fall Membership Appreciation Lunch
Join our Fall Membership Appreciation Luncheon! This special luncheon is a celebration of our members and their contributions to the success of our Club. There will be awards and recognitions, special presentations, lots of socializing time, and fun activities. The luncheon begins at 11:45 AM.
 
SERVICE PROJECT November 7, 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 November 8, 2022: John Rothmann and Election Day 2022
KGO 810 radio talk show host and political commentator John Rothmann, one of our most popular speakers, will discuss his thoughts about Election Day 2022 and other current political events. John always welcomes our questions.
 
ROTARY 101 November 8, 2022:  Emily Borland and Community Service Opportunities
Hear from Emily Borland, Vice President of Community Service, about the many volunteer opportunities open to you and all the community service projects that our Club supports. Whether you are new or returning, everyone is welcome!