ROTARY LUNCHEON: Scott Plakun and Rotary’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Scott Plakun, past President of our Club, will speak to us about why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is of crucial importance to the future of Rotary. Scott, who was proud to serve as our Club’s first Vice President of DEI, is now the Chair of DEI for our Rotary District 5150.

He will give an overview of what Rotary International and District 5150 are doing about DEI. He’ll also share his observations about how our Club has benefitted from our DEI leadership in the Rotary world since he and the late John Mathers (also a past President of our Club) founded an ad-hoc DEI committee in 2020.

Finally, Scott will lead a discussion about how our Club’s focus on DEI has transformed the Club and what we can do to attract more diverse members.

Scott has been a member of the Rotary Club of San Francisco since 1992 and served as our 2009-10 Club President. He has been engaged in DEI since his high school years in New York City when the older school he attended was 85% Black, while the brand-new high school – less than two miles away – was almost entirely white.

Now retired, Scott has been Head of Technology at a major investment management firm and Director of Technology and Innovation at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (de Young and Legion of Honor).

Scott lives in Marin with his life partner and husband of more than 35 years. They enjoy world travel, opera, symphony, theater, fine dining (and fine cooking), and collecting contemporary art.

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For in-person attendees: We welcome all attendees! The in-person registration cost for all adults and children is $45 until 11:59 AM on Friday, May 2, 2025. The meeting cost increases to $60 at noon and beyond on May 2, 2025 and includes any walk-ins on Tuesday, May 6.

The Hotel Nikko holds us to the headcount that we submit on Friday at noon, prior to our Tuesday meeting, whether those registered attend or not. In Rotary spirit, thanks for helping us to maintain a good relationship with our host hotel. 

For attendance via Zoom: For those who wish to participate via Zoom, there is a $15 fee to attend.

Parking: If you are driving to the Hotel Nikko for this meeting, please leave your car with the Hotel Nikko valet. Pick up a validation sticker available at our check-in table. The discounted parking is $25 for three hours.

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