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January 31, 2021
From the Club Blog
Membership News: January 2021
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 9, 2021:
 
Csongor Czezar (Software Engineering)
Scott Lai (Governmental Relations | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco)
 
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about these proposed new members.
November 2020 Board Highlights
ROTARY CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO
President JT Forbus called the Board meeting via Zoom to order at 4 p.m. on November 24, 2020. A quorum was present. Also attending were Lisa Christian and Past President Scott Plakun.
 
CLUB ADMINISTRATION
Minutes:  The Board reviewed and approved the minutes for October 27, 2020 prepared by Dora Dye. 
 
Treasurer’s Report:  Gary Dales discussed the highlights of the balance sheet and the statement of operations. The Board reviewed and approved the Treasurer’s Report.
 
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Upcoming Events
E-MEETING February 2, 2021:  Sharon Sayles Belton, Dare to Dream: A Vision for Community Engagement 
2021 is a year for new opportunity. Through interesting examples and dynamic communication, Sharon Sayles Belton will show us how we can play a meaningful role as a citizen and stakeholder in the future of America through community engagement. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
 
FUND THE FUTURE BENEFIT February 4, 2021: Second Annual ALPS Gala 
You are cordially invited to join the Rotary Club of San Francisco as we celebrate the voices and projects of high school youth as they become Service Above Self  leaders in their communities and schools. Come learn about ALPS, our pilot program to support youth-generated projects in the Bay Area throughout the academic year. You'll have a great time hearing student stories and bidding on auction items, and your contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all ticket holders.
 
 
E-MEETING February 9, 2021: Frederick Jordan, Little Known Facts About Black History
Frederick Jordan, Chair of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce, visits the Rotary Club of San Francisco in the capacity of a local Black Historian who will bring us a perspective about Black History that is not generally well known. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
 
E-MEETING February 16, 2021: Richard Harrell, Music, the Universal Language: Why Do We Love Music?
Club member Rick Harrell will explore music as a fundamental part of the human experience that serves a vital role in important occasions in every culture. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
 
ENDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING February 24, 2021: Sharmin Bock, Legal Issues and Prosecution in Human Trafficking
Sharmin Bock, an Assistant District Attorney for Alameda County in charge of Special Operations and Policy Development and a leader on cutting edge criminal prosecutions including DNA cold cases and human exploitation and trafficking (HEAT), will discuss legal issues and prosecution in human trafficking. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
 
Congratulations!  February 2021 Birthdays and Rotary Anniversaries
February 2
   Connor Krone
 
February 8
   Allan Herzog
 
February 12
   Thomas Brunner
 
February 14
   Paul Bach
 
February 15
   Carla Walter
 
February 18
   Diane Kohler, Jane Mermelstein, Anita Stangl
 
February 19
   John Mathers
 
February 20
   William Funkhouser
 
February 22
   Lily Muldoon
 
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 Club Secretary.
 
 
1969: Les Andersen
 
2009: Stephanie Schmautz
 
2017: Michael Petricca, Bill Poppen, Carla Walter
 
2018: Christopher Davies
 
2020: Tim Allen
 
Note:  The year listed above is when these members joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Happy anniversary to all!