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August 30, 2020
From the Club Blog
In Memory of Dr. Howard Denbo
Past President and Past District Governor Peter Lagarias describes Dr. Howard Denbo as “a Rotarian’s Rotarian.”

Dr. Denbo was a vascular surgeon at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, where he served as chief of surgery from 1982-85. He died May 24 at the age of 90 and was interred at the US Military Cemetery in Dixon, CA. He served with the US Army in Korea, was recalled briefly to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis and retired from the US Army Reserves in 1968. He was also a sailor and pilot. For more information, see his obituary.
 
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E-MEETING HIGHLIGHTS August 25, 2020: District Governor Mary Bates
President JT Harold Forbus (Accounting | Bogdan & Frasco) welcomed District Governor Mary Bates, Assistant Governor Liz Mark, Martha Ryan of the Homeless Prenatal Program, prospective members Liam Sheridan and Katie Cooney, and Club Members and led us virtually to the Empire Room at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. 
 
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What's New in the Rotary Club of San Francisco!
The month of September 2020 offers several opportunities to serve our community:
 
September 15: Stuff diaper bags and organize diapers and wipes for giveaway to clients of the Homeless Prenatal Program.
September 19: Volunteer to do some gardening and weeding to improve and enhance Rotary Meadow.
September 21: Deliver pre-packaged dinners to The Arc San Francisco clients who are experiencing food insecurity.
 
Much care and planning have been taken to make all of the above in-person activities safe for everyone participating.
 
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Upcoming Events
E-MEETING September 1, 2020: Kerri Murray, Global Displacement and the Importance of Shelter in Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19
Kerri Murray, President of ShelterBox USA and a member of the Rotary Club of Montecito, will speak on global displacement caused by COVID-19 as well as the importance of shelter in mitigating the spread of this virus. Join us to hear about this timely and relevant topic. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
CLUB SOCIAL September 6, 2020:  Sunday Gathering
Join Rotarians, family, and friends every Sunday, and catch up on the week. There is no agenda – only a chance to chat and enjoy some fellowship. Open to Rotarians and guests of all ages. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
E-MEETING September 8, 2020: Gwyneth Borden, What Will the Restaurant Industry Look Like After the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Gwyneth Borden, Founder of Ground Floor Experiences, LLC, a consultancy focused on restaurants, strategic advice, and thought leadership, will provide an overview of the restaurant industry during COVID-19 and a glimpse of how this industry will look after the pandemic. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
E-MEETING September 15, 2020: John King, Architecture and the City in Uncertain Times
John King, The San Francisco Chronicle's urban design critic since 2001, surveys the landscape of shared streets and dining parklets, and the concerns that they represent, and speculates on what changes might come next in San Francisco. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
SERVICE PROJECT September 15, 2020: 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. We will meet at an open-air warehouse to allow social distancing while stuffing the bags and organizing the goods. Participation is limited to NINE people, so sign up early.
 
EDUCATIONAL SERIES September 17, 2020: 50/50 Campaign: Helping Neighbors Near and Far
Come and hear about the 50/50 Campaign: Helping Neighbors Near and Far. The presenters are JT Forbus, President of the Rotary Club of San Francisco; Dan Joraanstad, President of the San Francisco Rotary Foundation; and Christopher Wiseman, Vice President of Development for our Club. This session is part of our educational series entitled 2020-2021 Becoming People of Action: Learning and Growth
 
SERVICE PROJECT September 19, 2020: Rotary Meadow Restoration
Come and enjoy nature, fresh air, and fellowship while helping Sutro Stewards weed and restore Rotary Meadow - a garden of native plants our Club planted at the summit of Mount Sutro in 2004. Participation is limited to a maximum of 10 members of our Club. Advanced registration is required.
 
SERVICE PROJECT September 21, 2020:  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.
 
E-MEETING September 22, 2020: Nancy Cushen White and Demystifying Dyslexia
English spelling isn’t crazy! Nancy Cushen White, Ed.D., will present her work and research in dyslexia, a learning disorder that causes difficulty in reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.