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January 30, 2022

From the Club Blog
CLUB SURVEY 2022: Calling for your input
In preparation for our discussion at the Semi-Annual Club Assembly on February 15, 2022, please provide your input here. This survey focuses on your day-to-day experiences in the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Your input is valuable and will be used to make our Club even better. There are no right or wrong answers; we simply ask for your honest opinions.

Raffle: Members who complete the survey by or before February 7, 2022 may choose to enter the Raffle to win a $50 Gift Card to Amazon. If you have any questions, comments, or just want to chat, please contact President Mary Liu.
Membership News:  January 2022
In accordance with our Club Bylaws, I am pleased to announce that the following are scheduled to be inducted into our Club as our newest members on February 8, 2022:
 
Wendy Shew (Educational Services | Building Education)
Ozan Yasavur (Engineering: Mechanical-Structural | Bioforcetech Corporation).
 
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about these proposed new members.
November 2021 Board Highlights
Rotary Club of San Francisco
The Board of Directors met on November 30, 2021 for the last Board meeting of the year. The meeting was called to order by President Mary Liu at 12 noon. The Board reviewed and approved the October 26, 2021 minutes with a couple of edits.  
 
The October 2021 financial statements were reviewed by Treasurer Gary Dales who reported that the Club is in good financial shape. Lower attendance at in-person meetings has reduced certain costs. Gary sent out reminders to members who have not yet paid their dues. 
 
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Upcoming Events
E-MEETING February 1, 2022: Celebrating Chinese New Year
February 1, 2022 begins the Year of the Tiger. Join President Mary Liu and her special guests as they share their own family traditions and the meaning of Chinese New Year. Please note that this meeting will be via Zoom only. Advanced registration is required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
SERVICE PROJECT February 7, 2022: 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 February 8, 2022: Kay Sofis and San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Learn from Kate Sofis, the Executive Director of San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development, how the OEWD serves San Francisco citizens. Kate will take a deep dive into the issues affecting retail in our Downtown. Please note that this meeting will be via Zoom only. Advanced registration and payment are required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
Super Bowl Potluck and Donor Appreciation Party: February 13, 2022
Join your fellow Rotarians, guests, and prospective members on Super Bowl Sunday for fun and fellowship as we watch the game together and enjoy great food. This is a family-friendly event. Winners of the Club Super Bowl Pool will be celebrated at the end of each quarter. In addition to watching football, we will also celebrate and show appreciation to the donors of our Club's 50/50 Campaign. 
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON February 15, 2022: Semi-Annual Club Assembly
Come with energy and your enthusiasm and join President Mary Liu and members of our Board at our semi-annual Club Assembly as we take a step back so we can see farther ahead.
 
 
SERVICE PROJECT February 26, 2022: Catholic Charities and essential needs, emergency hygiene, and nutrition kits
Please join us in assembling essential needs, emergency hygiene, and nutrition kits. This project is sponsored by a grant from the Foundation of the Rotary Club of San Francisco.
 
SERVICE PROJECT February 28, 2022: 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.
 
Congratulations!  February 2022 Birthdays and Rotary Anniversaries
February 2
   Caryn Crump
 
February 8
   Allan Herzog
 
February 12
   Thomas Brunner
 
February 18
   Diane Kohler, Jane Mermelstein, Anita Stangl
 
February 19
   John Mathers
 
February 20
   William Funkhouser
 
February 26
   Jennifer Lee
 
Febuary 27
   Mark Calender
 
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.
 
 
1969: Les Andersen
 
2009: Stephanie Schmautz
 
2017: Michael Petricca, Bill Poppen
 
2018: Christopher Davies
 
2021: Csongor Czezar, Scott Lai
 
Note:  The year listed above is when these members joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Happy anniversary to all!