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October 16, 2022

From the Club Blog
Polio & Abilities Awareness Expo
The eradication of polio is one of Rotary International's longest standing and most significant efforts. This year World Polio Day is on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Rotary District 5150 is holding a Polio/Abilities Awareness Expo on Sunday, October 23, 2002. Our generous sponsors, Sanofi and PDG Russ and Kathy Ketron, have made it possible to offer to you “Buy One Ticket, Bring A Friend For Free.” The $20 registration fee includes lunch for the both of you. Please invite others, including the public, at this same discounted rate. If you have already registered and would like to bring a friend for free, please return to the Event Registration link below and click on “Manage My Account” to modify your registration.
 
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LUNCHEON MEETING HIGHLIGHTS October 11, 2022:  Gary Schlossberg and Inflation
President Christopher Wiseman (Nonprofit Management | Glaucoma Research Foundation) called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM and welcomed everyone attending via Zoom or in person inside the Anzu Restaurant at the Hotel Nikko. He began the meeting with some fun facts about inflation.
 
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarians were Werner Sattleger from the Rotary Club of Klagenfurt in Austria attending in person and Carol Hunter from a Rotary e-club in Toronto attending via Zoom. Other guests were Gio Franco, former Club member Esther Landau, Zenna Burge, and today's speaker - Gary Schlossberg.
 
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Upcoming Events
SERVICE PROJECT October 17, 2022: Delivering Meals for The Arc San Francisco
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.
 
SPECIAL EVENT October 18, 2022: Fashion Show and Friend Raiser
You are invited to our First Annual Rotary Fashion Show and Friend Raiser. In addition to the glitz, fine food, and fellowship, there will also be door prizes. This is an afternoon that you will not want to miss. Please note that this event is in person only and begins at 11 AM.
 
VOCATIONAL NETWORKING EVENT October 19, 2022: Business After Hours with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce invites members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco to its Business After Hours presented by Alaska Airlines. The evening includes an opportunity to see the "We Are Bruce Lee: Under the Sky, One Family" exhibit and an opportunity to enter the drawing for two roundtrip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. Be one of the first 25 Club members to register for this special event!
 
 
CLUB SOCIAL October 22, 2022: Cal v. Washington Football Game with Rotary Clubs of Oakland, San Leandro, and Alameda
The Rotary Club of Oakland has invited us to join them along with the Rotary Clubs of San Leandro and Alameda for a special Cal football game to celebrate Oakland Rotarian, Ahmad Anderson's, induction into the Cal Sports Hall of Fame. All Rotarians from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, their families, and guests are welcome to sign up until tickets run out.
 
Rotary Club of Oakland Social October 27, 2022: Halloween Party and Club Meeting
The Rotary Club of Oakland has invited us to join them at their Halloween Party including a "witches" brew bar and a spooky themed buffet. All Rotarians from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, their families, and guests are welcome to sign up.
 
CLUB SOCIAL October 29, 2022: Rocking Halloween Bash
Join us for a fun-filled Halloween party in a beautiful location right below the Golden Gate Bridge with live music performed by 12th Root of Two, featuring our very own member, Peter Logan, on the drums! There will also be a costume contest. Registration is limited to 20 people. All Rotarians from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, their families, and guests are welcome to sign up. Advanced registration by 5 PM on October 15, 2022 is required. No walk-ins. 
 
ROTARY CELEBRATION November 1, 2022: Fall Membership Appreciation Lunch
Join our Fall Membership Appreciation Luncheon! This special luncheon is a celebration of our members and their contributions to the success of our Club. There will be awards and recognitions, special presentations, lots of socializing time, and fun activities. The luncheon begins at 11:45 AM.
 
SERVICE PROJECT November 7, 2022: Delivering Meals for The Arc San Francisco
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.
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON November 8, 2022: John Rothmann and Election Day 2022
KGO 810 radio talk show host and political commentator John Rothmann, one of our most popular speakers, will discuss his thoughts about Election Day 2022 and other current political events. John always welcomes our questions.
 
ROTARY 101 November 8, 2022:  Emily Borland and Community Service Opportunities
Hear from Emily Borland, Vice President of Community Service, about the many volunteer opportunities open to you and all the community service projects that our Club supports. Whether you are new or returning, everyone is welcome!
 
CLUB SOCIAL November 13, 2022: Our Rotary Club's Friendsgiving
Bring in the holiday season early by joining us for our Rotary Club's Friendsgiving with lots of food, drink, games, and Rotary fellowship. This event is open to all Rotarians from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, their families, and guests. Registration is limited to 35 people. The deadline to register is November 6, 2022. Don't miss out!