The People of Action Educational Series held its third offering on May 14, 2020 in this new, Zoom-based opportunity for learning. Anita Stangl was the speaker of the day on the topic of Local Clubs and Rotary International.
With the continued shelter-in-place orders and restrictions on large social gatherings, the Club has shifted in recent weeks to an online, virtual meeting format using the popular “Zoom” platform. Logging onto the meetings is simple and can be done from any mobile device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop) or a desktop computer. Zoom allows you to utilize your device’s camera (if equipped), or you can simply use “AUDIO ONLY”. In addition, toll-free numbers are available which allow you to simply call in to the meeting using your phone and essentially be in “conference call” mode.
President Casey Blair (Financial Services: Private Trading | KCB Trading, LLC) called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM. 49 members participated on this Zoom meeting.
John Mathers (Management Consulting | eVo Associates) made a brief presentation on behalf of the Rotary Climate Action Team (“RCAT”). He noted that the media has been full of photographs and commentary recently showing the very positive environmental impacts of the COVID-19 shutdown. He presented several photographs showing wildlife roaming our cities, clean(er) air in major metropolitan areas from Los Angeles to Beijing, and fish returning to the waters of Venice. Hopefully, we have learned how much we impact our environment, and how altering our behavior can positively impact our environment. RCAT will be sponsoring a number of educational programs in the coming months. Stay tuned and get involved.
Mary Bates, 2020-2021 Rotary 5150 District Governor, and Danielle Lallement, 2020-2021 Rotary 5150 District Governor-elect will share their vision for the upcoming Rotary year. This session is part of our educational series entitled Becoming People of Action: Learning and Growth. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
The Rotary Club of San Francisco’s Vocational Services present their first Nonprofit Roundtable, an educational and networking event series. Nonprofit organizations, their board members and volunteers are able to network with one another, discuss common challenges, brainstorm ideas, share helpful resources, and find opportunities to collaborate. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
Bouquets to Art (BTA) is a treasured tradition in San Francisco, bringing over 100 creative floral interpretations of artwork into the deYoung Museum for a weeklong celebration of nature and art. BTA Co-Chair Jennifer Forbeck will bring you behind the scenes of the history and show you the execution of BTA and how it will be adapted to the virtual world. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
Join us to hear RI President-elect Holger Knaack speak on how Rotary opens opportunity.Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to ONLY those who register by the deadline.
Join Christopher Wiseman, who will share how collage can be fun, relaxing and inspiring. After introductions and showing a few examples, attendees will have an opportunity to collage, have a drink together and talk over Zoom. This activity is open to Rotarians and guests of all ages. If you join a little late, that is okay! Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
Join our Club and all clubs in District 5150 to celebrate the winners of the 2019-2020 awards for club excellence. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
Joseph Amster in his alter-ego as Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico, will talk about the original Emperor Norton — the man and the myth, his rise and fortune, how he lost everything and became the Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico, and how San Francisco embraced his Imperial reign. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
It's time to thank President Casey for a job well done at the traditional "debunking". Come and find out what President-Elect Nominee Mary Liu has planned to help us forever remember President Casey as we say THANK YOU at the last Meeting of his year as Club President.
