Stephanie A. Urchick of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania has been nominated to be President of Rotary International for 2024-2025, making her only the second woman to hold this position. Read the full story here.
President Christopher Wiseman (Nonprofit Management | Glaucoma Research Foundation) logged in from Stockholm, Sweden and called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM Pacific time. Today's meeting was on Zoom only.
Visiting Rotarian and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarian was Edgar Hernandez Delgado from a Rotary club in Morelia, Mexico. Today's guest was our speaker - Dan Walters.
Our Club's calendar lists all events and meetings including Committee Meetings. During the week of August 21, 2022 to August 27, 2022, the Vocational Service Committee will meet on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 5 PM. Register here.The Development Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 12 noon. Register here. The 2023 Emergency Services Day Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 6 PM. Register here.
There is no Rotary Luncheon on August 23, 2022. Please take this opportunity to explore other Rotary clubs, either by attending a meeting or working on a service project. Join us at our next meeting on August 30, 2022 when we meet and hear from District Governor Gary Chow.
Our Club will be participating in the monthly clean-ups in San Francisco with the other Rotary clubs in the City. This month's clean-up is hosted by the Rotary Club of San Francisco Chinatown along with numerous other community organizations. Meet at the yard of Rosa Parks Elementary School.
Join District 5150's First Social (aka Non-Rotary District Rotary Event). Bring your card tables, Mahjong tiles, poker chips, and let's shuffle! Also, BYOB (bring your own favorite beverage) and a potluck dish to share. This Social is open to all Rotarians and potential Rotarians. Mask is required unless you are eating or making a bet!
The Rotary Club of Oakland has invited us to join them for an Oakland A's and New York Yankees' tailgate and game. Tickets include a seat in the Golden Road Landing private section in Left Field; food including paella and a taco bar; and a hosted bar with cocktails. All Rotarians from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, their families, and guests are welcome to sign up until tickets run out.
District Governor Gary Chow, Past President of the Rotary Club of South San Francisco, will talk about how this year's Rotary International theme, Imagine Rotary, impacts our District and our Club. DG Gary's presentation is sure to be informative, inspiring, and fun.
Join us at this service opportunity to stuff diaper bags and organize diapers and wipes for giveaway to clients of the Homeless Prenatal Program. We will meet at an open-air warehouse to allow social distancing while stuffing the bags and organizing the goods. Participation is limited to 10 people, so sign up early. Facial mask is required.
In honor of the Labor Day holiday weekend, there is no Rotary Luncheon on September 6, 2022. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
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 1:00 PM. Registration is limited to two Rotarians at each shower. Mask and on-site COVID test required.
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.
President Malinda Monterrosa of the Rotary Club of Los Angeles will co-lead today's meeting with our own President Christopher. She will discuss the history of the Rotary Club of Los Angeles as well as its service projects and goals for the year.
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.
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott joins us to talk about public safety and to answer any questions or concerns that our audience has regarding public safety in our City.
