November 2017 Highlights

Member pictureRotarian of the Month: Laine Hendricks (Public Relations; County of Marin) is the Rotarian of the Month for October. A successful club needs the active support of its members to accomplish its goals. While Laine has provided support consistently and in full measure over the years, it is important to recognize that all of this happens from a base of work and home in Marin. And over the past few months, work has been especially difficult as Laine has supported Northern California fire victims as part of her job with Marin County. Just as we at Rotary can count on Laine to support our efforts, so can anyone she works with or for. As the epitome of Service Above Self, we honor Laine as October 2017’s Rotarian of the Month!
 
Great speakers:
  • Diane Ehrensaft spoke to the Club on the evolution of gender models. Her work with parents and children has led to a number of important observations that can allow children to grow into their preferred model rather than be forced into cultural or stereotypical roles.
  • Sandee Blechman provided insight into the needs for early childhood education and child care in our society today. With special emphasis on our issues in San Francisco, Sandee pointed out how helping families challenged with child care costs will reduce their monthly costs and keep families from moving out of the City to more affordable locations.
Halloween Luncheon: The Great Pumpkin visited the Club and predicted the past and future. We learned about how things will change and remain the same. It was inspiring! Many members and friends participated in the costume contest.
 
 
And the winners are:
 
Funniest Costume:
Emily Borland (Architecture; Emily Borland Specifications) and her parents as Gru and Minions
Scariest Costume:
Stephanie Schmautz (Retirement Living; The Carlisle) and daughters
 
Best Costume:
David Dye (Management Consulting; Retired) with his great HG Wells impersonation
 
 
Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Arc: Once again, we had a great time providing a festive lunch to hundreds of very appreciative clients of the Arc.