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.

 

Today's visiting Rotarians were Joel Valdez from the Rotary Club of Manila; District 5150 Governor Nominee Designate Steve Wright of the Rotary Club of Pacifica; and Jean Schore of the Rotary Club of Eugene. Jean attended via Zoom and was formerly a member of our Club from October 4, 1994 to June 26, 2017.

 

Margaret Miley (Hospitality: Hotels | Retired) introduced her guest - Mary Fermi. Christopher Davies (Real Estate: Property Management | Self-employed) introduced his guest - Jill Hodges. Esther Landau (Nonprofit Administration | The Arc San Francisco) introduced her guest - Kristen Pedersen. Also visiting us was Rachel Kaloian. Tim Hornbecker (Nonprofit Management | Retired, The Arc CA) reintroduced himself to the Club since it had been a while since he had attended a meeting in person.  

 

At the recent day of service at Rotary Meadow, I captured some amazing photos of the beauty and nature there. Please view and enjoy. In addition to the photos of nature, I have included photos of Abigail Alfonso, who works at the Plant Nursery, and her sister, Alyssa Alfonso. Check the Club calendar for our next day of service at Rotary Meadow and join us.

The International Service Committee of the Rotary Club of San Francisco invites you to a presentation by Ryan Rowe and moderated by Eric Schmautz to understand how Rotary developed HANWASH, a collaborative national initiative to provide thoughtfully managed and sustainable clean water and sanitation to all citizens of Haiti, that serves as a blueprint for other developing countries. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.

 

 

Join the RCAT Network and Global Climate Pledge for the first event in a series of interactive Zoom programs called “Climate Conversations”. In this first event, we will hear from a few select RCAT Network Leaders and Global Climate Pledge Ambassadors who are leading the way in addressing climate change in their communities. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.

 

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.

 

Club members, RSVP here | Guests RSVP here | More info

San Francisco’s climate and environmental achievements have been a model for cities around the nation and the world. Shawn Rosenmoss discusses San Francisco’s recently released 2021 Climate Action Plan. The Plan tackles the interwoven climate, equity, and racial justice challenges faced by San Francisco and other Bay Area communities.

 

In-Person Registration | Zoom Registration | More info

 

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.

 

Zoom Registration | More info

 

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.

 

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.

 

Club members, RSVP here | Guests RSVP here | More info

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.

 

In-Person Registration | Zoom Registration | More info

 

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.

 

In-Person Registration | Zoom Registration | More info

 

 

 

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.