President Sunny Singh called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. on May 28, 2024. Nancy Graydon, Secretary, recorded the minutes.
In attendance were Emily Borland, Nancy Graydon, Mary Liu, Margaret Miley, Maureen O'Shea, Scott Plakun, President Sunny Singh, Christopher Wiseman, Ozan Yasavur, and Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Dan Davies, President-Elect Bob Hermann, Alex Omoko, Bill Poppen, and Todd St Vrain. Today’s guest was Dora Dye.
Minutes
The Trustees reviewed and approved the April 23, 2024 minutes.
Treasurer's Report
The Trustees reviewed and approved the April 2024 Treasurer's report.
2024 Grant Recommendations
The following grants were approved by the Trustees unanimously for a total of $235,914.00:
I am thrilled and honored to address you as the newly elected President of our esteemed Rotary Club for the upcoming year. It is with immense pride that I step into this role, knowing the rich history and legacy we carry as the second oldest Rotary Club in the world. This legacy is not just a testament to our staying power but also to the remarkable dedication and impact of each member in our community.
As we embark on this journey together, I am excited to share that we have a great year of projects ahead of us. Our portfolio of Club projects is backed by almost a quarter of a million dollars. The funds are sourced from our own San Francisco Rotary Foundation and District Designated Funds (DDF). These funds reflect the incredible generosity and commitment of our Club members. Such generosity is a testament to our collective desire to make a positive difference in the world through our various projects and initiatives.
My presidential theme for this Rotary year, Tradition, Teaching, and Transformation, encompasses our commitment to upholding our cherished traditions, imparting knowledge, and fostering meaningful change in our community and beyond.
Happy New Rotary Year! This issue of Grindings is the first one for the new Rotary year of 2024-2025.
I am writing to invite you to submit stories for publication in Grindings. We are especially interested in stories on recent Rotary events that you have attended. The deadline is every Thursday at 5 PM, and this will be a hard deadline so that I can get the issue of Grindings done in time for release on Sunday. If you miss the Thursday deadline, your story will appear in the following Sunday's issue or a future issue.
Photos are welcome too, but photos alone without a story may not be published. I need a written explanation as well as identification of those in the photos. I am also following our Club's policy on photos: "By attending events of the Rotary Club of San Francisco, you are giving to our Club your permission to publish photos of you as an attendee at our events. If you have questions about this policy, please contact our Club."
All stories and photos must be sent to me via email only. If you have any questions, please contact me. I continue to enjoy serving as your Editor.
In the first meeting of our Club's 2024-2025 year, incoming Club President Bob Hermann will introduce this year's Rotary International theme, The Magic of Rotary, and discuss its significance for our Club alongside with President Bob’s theme of Tradition, Teaching, and Transformation. President Bob and the New Board will also share their plans for the new Rotary year.
Join us for our next New and Prospective Members event! It's the perfect opportunity to meet Club leaders and learn who we are and what we do. All guests who are interested in our Club are welcome, as are Club members who bring interested guests. We look forward to connecting with you!
Join us for Club Visioning, where a diverse group of Club members will discuss what they think our Club should look like in the future including what we should be doing as a Club and how we see our membership evolving. Part 1 of this two-part event will be an informational Zoom-only session. Attendees will be given instructions and an assignment to complete by July 20. This event is for Club Members only.Those attending must register. We look forward to connecting with you!
KGO 810 radio talk show host and political commentator John Rothmann, one of our most popular speakers, will share his observations and thoughts about the 2024 Republican National Convention held on July 15-18, 2024. John always welcomes our questions.
Join us for Club Visioning, where a diverse group of Club members will discuss what they think our Club should look like in the future including what we should be doing as a Club and how we see our membership evolving. Part 2 of this two-part event is in person and interactive. Participants will hear and learn about what goes into a vision and then help to define our road ahead as the second oldest Rotary Club in the world. This event is for Club Members only who completed Part 1 on July 13. Those attending must register. We look forward to connecting with you!
Calling all Rotary leaders and potential Rotary leaders! District 5150 presents its Introductory Potential Rotary Leaders Seminars (PRLS), the first course in a series of courses designed by Rotarians to teach Rotarians skills and techniques as they prepare to assume leadership roles in their Rotary clubs. The training is in person. Our Club will reimburse a member for the cost to attend after that member has completed the course.
Our July movie is Persepolis, which tells the story of a young woman forced to find a new identity after the Iranian Revolution led to the collapse of the Shah's government. This film is rated PG-13. This event is open to Rotarians, their friends, and family.
NEW! Join us for our Club's FIRST EVENING MEETING where we will conduct some Club business, have dinner, and enjoy Rotary fellowship. There is no charge to attend this meeting, but each attendee pays individually for food and beverages ordered at MoMo's. Please register yourself and your guests so that we can plan the space.
Fred Lee, a trained psychologist and expert on the subjects of meta thinking and mindset management, will teach us to regulate how we think, learn, and problem solve.
Susan Tipton, award-winning woman winemaker, talks about changing the trend in the Lodi wine industry with the introduction of white French Rhône wines. She will also share her experience as a woman in the wine business.