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December 15, 2019
From the Club Blog
Rotary in Pictures December 9, 2019
Past presidents Tim Hornbecker (on the harmonica) and David Dye at the bell ringing on Union Square on December 6, 2019This week's festive photos are from December 4-6, 2019 and were submitted by David Dye and Anita Stangl.
 
The first photo is of a tradition over 20 years old where the members who celebrate a birthday in the month of February come together to celebrate the holidays.
 
The rest of the photos are from our Club's annual participation in the bell ringing on Union Square. 
 
See photos here. Click on each photo to read the story.
 
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Register Now for the Fund The Future Benefit
With Christmas approaching and the spirit of giving upon us, the Rotary Foundation is proud to hold the Fund the Future Benefit in January 2020.
 
Your ticket purchase benefits the Action Leadership Program for Students (ALPS) in high schools. Not only will this Program prepare students to become leaders within our community, but it will also provide an opportunity for students to learn how to cultivate their own voice.
 
There is no other joy in the spirit of Christmas than to assist our youth in becoming leaders of our future. We kindly suggest purchasing your ticket here before January 1 as 70% of the ticket price is tax deductible.
 
See you at the Benefit on January 15!
 
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Membership Corner: December 2019
Induction of New Members
Four new members were inducted on December 10, 2019. Please reach out, say hello, and get to know our newest members.
 
 
 
 
 
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Diaper Bag Assembly and Baby Showers for Homeless Prenatal Program
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, sixteen enthusiastic Rotarians and friends gathered at the Hoogasian Flowers warehouse on Seventh Street to pack diaper bags with baby clothes, towels, and toiletries for expectant mothers. This service project, coordinated by Emily Borland, provides new clothing and supplies to clients of the Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP) in San Francisco. HPP is a non-profit providing prenatal care, newborn care, and parenting classes to expectant and new parents, most of whom are “housing challenged” or dealing with housing insecurity (“couch-surfing,” single-room occupancy hotel rooms, homeless shelters, transitional housing, etc.).
   
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Upcoming Events
Holiday Dinner Club at The Arc: December 16, 2019
Enjoy the opportunity to make dinner, share it with new friends at The Arc, and celebrate the holidays. Rotarians are invited to join the fun at one dinner a month: come once, or make it a regular commitment! Open to family and friends who are over 17.
 
HOLIDAY PARTY and Annual Meeting: December 17, 2019
Join us at our annual Holiday Party at the Westin Saint Francis, where we will celebrate our Club's 111th Anniversary! Bring your family, friends, and business associates to enjoy this most festive and fun-filled luncheon of the year. This holiday party is now sold out. Please note that everyone must be registered to enter, and we are unable to accept any walk-ins.
 
Best Wishes for the Holidays and a Great 2020!
We are not meeting on December 24 and December 31. In addition, Grindings will not be published on December 22, but publication will resume on December 29.
 
We wish you all the best during the holidays and throughout the new year.
ROTARY LUNCHEON January 7, 2020: Paul Saffo, Myth and the Success of Silicon Valley
Paul Saffo, a Silicon Valley-based forecaster who helps corporate and governmental clients understand and respond to the dynamics of large-scale, long-term change, will explain how myth is not only the force behind the success of Silicon Valley but also the factor that ensures the continued success of our region.
 
No Rotary Luncheon on January 14, 2020
Because of an unusually large conference that will be in town, the Sir Francis Drake is not able to accommodate us.
FUND THE FUTURE BENEFIT January 15, 2020: A Benefit for the Action Leadership Program for Students (ALPS)
Join us in celebrating a new generation of leaders and the expansion of leadership development opportunities for Bay Area high school students held at the Salesforce Tower with dramatic views of San Francisco!