President Sunny Singh (Financial Services: Advising | PK Wealth Management) began today's meeting by talking about that terrific Warriors' game where our own Tim Hornbecker (Nonprofit Management | Retired, The Arc CA) was seen wearing a fancy Warriors' outfit.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarians were Jan Van de Kuinder from the Rotary Club of Nukerle, Netherlands and Emilio Gallego from the Rotary Club of Tokyo West, Japan. Today's speaker was Gregory Yap from the Singapore Tourism Board.
Reminders
Grant Deadline: President-Elect Bob Hermann (Information Technology: Administration | Retired UCSF) reminded us that the deadline for 2024-2025 grant requests is this Friday, March 22. See details here.
Membership Survey: The survey has closed. Results will be shared soon. As promised, if over 50% of the Club completed this survey, there would be a drawing for a gift card. We did get over 50% of the Club to respond, and the winner of the gift card was Margaret Miley (Hospitality: Hotels | Retired).
Sound of Metal, our March DEI Film movie, recognizes people who are becoming deafened. This R-Rated film is two hours long and depicts the journey of one man who must choose between the life he once knew and his new normal. This event is open to members, prospective members, their friends, and family.
Let's go to the ballgame! The Rotary Club of Oakland and the Rotary Club of San Francisco have joined forces to bring you this social so that you can enjoy a beverage, watch an age-old rivalry, and most importantly, have a good time with great people. This event is open to Rotarians around the Bay and their families and guests (children are welcome).
Randall Scott will speak on what community benefit districts are and why they are becoming more popular. He will also cover what a public surveillance camera system is and why it’s better run as a public private partnership.
This meet-and-greet is an opportunity for new and prospective members to get better acquainted with each other as well as with a few Club leaders and longer-term members. Hear of service opportunities in our community. Network with leaders in the business community. Learn about Rotary. Light food and refreshments will be provided. Everyone including guests must register.
Join Family House, a grant partner for the Rotary Club of San Francisco, for an opportunity to set up, serve, and clean up dinner for their community. Event is limited to 10 people, and Rotarians may bring a guest. All must register. Volunteers are encouraged to wear Rotary-branded attire that can get dirty, as well as layers to be prepared for multiple weather conditions. Dinners will be served outside on the Family House patio.
Come and enjoy the fun at our 14th Annual Bike Build event! We'll be assembling 150 brand new bikes for distribution to kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade in the Bayview area of San Francisco. Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, partner organizations, friends, and family are all welcome.
Dr. George Jacob, FRCGS will share his vision of San Francisco tourism in the future. Dr. Jacob is a futurist and the President and CEO of the Smithsonian-affiliated Bay Ecotarium and its seven branches including the San Francisco Aquarium, unified under the mission of ocean conservation, climate resilience, environmental advocacy and sustainability.
Join us for this year's Rotary Day of Service. We will partner with Sutro Stewards and other Rotary clubs in San Francisco to work on the Mt. Sutro restoration project and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rotary Meadow.
Let's go to the ballgame! The Rotary Club of Oakland and the Rotary Club of San Francisco have joined forces to bring you this social so that you can enjoy a beverage, watch an age-old rivalry, and most importantly, have a good time with great people. This event is open to Rotarians around the Bay and their families and guests (children are welcome). 
