President-Elect Bob Hermann (Information Technology: Administration | Retired UCSF) called today's meeting to order at 12:15 PM and welcomed those online and those attending in person at the Anzu Restaurant in the Hotel Nikko.
Today's Guests
We welcomed today's guests: Milo Hanke, LaCarre Ivy, Niko Kowell, and Eric Suba. Kimberly Leung and Mike Sallaberry were today's speakers.
Embark on a journey of joy and prosperity as we welcome the Year of the Dragon. Get ready for an evening filled with cultural wonders, vibrant festivities, and indulge in a ten-course feast of auspicious dishes, symbolizing good fortune and abundance. All Rotarians, their families, and their friends are invited and welcome.
Join us on a one-hour tour of the Dandelion Chocolate Factory where our guide will delve into the history and process of making chocolate, all while providing us with tastings along the way. Afterwards, we'll have some time to catch up and mingle in their café over pastries and beverages. This event is open to all Rotarians and their families and guests. Attendance is capped at 20 people, so register early!
Join us at this service opportunity to stuff diaper bags and organize diapers and wipes for giveaway to clients of the Homeless Prenatal Program. Event is limited to 12 people.
Shellena Eskeridge, Executive Director of the Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP) in San Francisco, joins us to talk about the mission of the HPP and how this Program has helped many in our community.
Join us at one or both of the Baby Showers at the Homeless Prenatal Program where we will give expectant mothers diaper bags filled with supplies. The party for Spanish speakers starts at 10 AM; the party for English speakers starts at 1 PM. Registration is limited to two Rotarians at each shower.
Come and enjoy nature, fresh air, and fellowship as we do some gardening to improve and enhance Rotary Meadow - a garden of native plants our Club planted at the summit of Mount Sutro in 2004. Participation is limited to a maximum of 20 people. Advanced registration is required.
Come and enjoy Cirque du Soleil's latest show, KOOZA! An hour before the circus, we will gather to enjoy a drink and some fellowship. This event is open to all Rotarians and their families and guests. Attendance is capped at 20 people, so register early!
Prepare to be moved as you learn about the Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB). Jennifer Bernstein, Certified Valuation Analyst, of GDB will provide a historical perspective on GDB and discuss the intensive training regimen guide dogs go through in preparing them for a lifetime of service to their owners. She will also speak to the challenges experienced during COVID and how GDB is doing today and its future.
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young people and being a part of an amazing experience? Our District's RYLA Youth Leadership Summer Camp is looking for volunteer staff, from college students to retirees, to serve as facilitators. Find more at our online meeting.
Join us to help beautify the garden at St. Joseph’s Family Center. Volunteers will be weeding, planting, installing a bench, and using their creativity to make the garden a more beautiful place for the families at the Center.
Join us for an evening filled with warmth, cultural exchange, and delicious cuisine as we celebrate the spirit of unity and diversity with the San Francisco Rotary Club at our upcoming iftar, a dinner to break the fast at Ramadan. This event is open to Club members and guests alike, embodying our Club's commitment to inclusivity and harmony. But space is limited, so be sure to sign up now.
This annual assembly provides a great deal of training and planning for the Rotary Year that begins on July 1, 2024. All Club members are invited, and all Club leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Come and cheer for Bob Hermann as he begins his year as our Club's President.
