President Sunny Singh (Financial Services: Advising | PK Wealth Management) called today's meeting to order at 12:15 PM and welcomed those online and those attending in person at the Anzu Restaurant in the Hotel Nikko.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarians were Elie Abijaouda from the Rotary Club of San Jose and Randall Scott from the Rotary Club of Fisherman's Wharf. Randall was also today's speaker. Our guest today was Mayra Rivas from the Aquarium of the Bay Ecotarium.
Rotary Flag Exchange
President-Elect Nominee Frank Yoke (Development | Frank Yoke Consulting) attended a meeting of the Rotary Club of Niles (Fremont) and exchanged our Club's Rotary flag for theirs.
Completion of Red Badge La Carre Ivy (Retired) and Paul Vazquez (Nonprofit Administration | Alliance for Smiles) completed their red badge requirements and are now full members of our Club. La Carre has joined our Membership Committee while Paul is active in our Community Services Committee. Congratulations to La Carre and Paul!
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.
Join us for an engaging and transformative workshop dedicated to honing your storytelling and communication skills. Led by seasoned improvisational experts from Improv.org, this workshop will delve into the art of storytelling and communication through interactive exercises, group activities, and insightful discussions. Registration is limited to 24 people.
Members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco are invited to celebrate Passover with a traditional evening Seder at a private Jewish home in San Francisco. The Seder is a retelling of the story of how the Jews were liberated from slavery in ancient Egypt and a reminder of our obligation to build a better world for everyone. In other words, Service above Self. The dinner features fish, beef, and chicken and costs $45 per Rotarian. Because space is limited, this event is open only to Club members.No guests. The deadline to register is April 21, 2024.
