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May 26, 2024

From the Club Blog
2025 District 5150 Conference - Register Now and Save!
We just finished the 2024 District 5150 Conference in Reno from May 17-19, 2024. A full story on the Conference will appear in the June 2, 2024 issue of Grindings.
 
Registration for the 2025 District Conference to be held in Santa Rosa has begun. Click here to read all that the Conference will offer. Register now to pay the Early Bird Rate that runs until Deccmber 14, 2024.
 
LUNCHEON MEETING HIGHLIGHTS May 21, 2024: Kim Turner and Title IX in Sports
President Sunny Singh (Financial Services: Advising | PK Wealth Management) rang the Rotary bell, 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. He shared today's agenda and advised participants on in-person and Zoom best practices.
 
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
  • Visiting Rotarians: We welcomed Will Russel of the Rotary Club of Adelaide. Allan Herzog (Financial Services: Advising | Wells Fargo Advisors) introduced his cousin Kramer Herzog from the Rotary Club of Ross Valley.
  • Speaker: Our speaker was Kim Turner. Accompanying Kim was Ellisah Blechynden. 
  • Guests: Jim Patrick (Retail: Office Supplies | Patrick & Co.) introduced his wife Jo, his daughter Wendy, and his son Jamie.
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Upcoming Events
SERVICE PROJECT May 29, 2024: Diaper Bag Assembly for Homeless Prenatal Program
Join us at this service opportunity to stuff diaper bags and organize diapers and wipes for giveaway to clients of the Homeless Prenatal Program.  Event is limited to 12 people.
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON June 4, 2024: D'Arcy Drollinger
In honor of Pride Month, the Rotary Club of San Francisco proudly welcomes San Francisco’s first ever Drag Laureate — D’Arcy Drollinger! Come to learn about this position, which the City says is the first in the U.S., to bring visibility to the LGBTQ community and to work with City agencies to address LGBTQ people’s needs.
 
 
 
Baby Showers for Homeless Prenatal Program: June 5, 2024
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 PM. Registration is limited to two Rotarians at each shower. 
 
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON June 11, 2024: David Smith and The Next 50 Years - Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Park Superintendent and Rotarian David Smith will lead a discussion on America's most popular National Park site - Golden Gate National Recreation Area. He will also share the ongoing challenges with climate change, crime, and reaching new audiences.
 
 
 
Celebration Picnic for President Sunny: June 15, 2024
Join us to show President Sunny our appreciation for his leadership throughout this Rotary year. We will congratulate our new members, and salute the many fine accomplishments of the Club this year. All members, guests, and their families are welcome. 
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON June 18, 2024: Celebrating President Sunny Singh
It's time to thank President Sunny for a job well done at this traditional luncheon. Come and find out what President-Elect Nominee Frank Yoke has planned to help us forever remember President Sunny as we say THANK YOU at the last Luncheon Meeting of President Sunny's year as Club President. Prior to this meeting at 11:30 AM, the Rotary Club of San Francisco will conduct a wine auction to benefit the programs and projects of our Club. The auction will take place in the lobby outside our meeting room.
 
 
 
 
SERVICE PROJECT June 22, 2024: St. Joseph's Family Center Goes to Monterey Bay Aquarium
Calling Rotarians to chaperone kids on a field trip by bus to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The field trip is all day. Admission into the Aquarium and transportation will be provided.
 
 
Congratulations!  June 2024 Birthdays and Rotary Anniversaries
June 3
   Alisha Marfatia
 
June 10
   Tucker Kuhn
 
June 27
   Mary Fermi
 
Note: This birthday list is based on membership information in ClubRunner. Please update your ClubRunner account to help us keep this information current. If you need help with ClubRunner, please contact our current newsletter editor.
 
 
1994: Robert Schmitz
 
1999: John Hoch
 
2009: Diane Kohler
 
2010: Esther Lerner
 
2011: Luis Moran
 
2013: Alisha Marfatia
 
2014: Jacqueline Drum
 
2016: Sacha Shashi
 
2021: Carmel Finnerty
 
2022: Mary Fermi
 
2023: Robert Beadle, Brizette Castellanos, Stephen Geisheker
 
Note:  The year listed above is when these members joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Happy anniversary to all!