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May 22, 2022

From the Club Blog
LUNCHEON MEETING HIGHLIGHTS May 17, 2022:  Janet Kessler and Citizen Coyotes of San Francisco: Where they are, Who they are, How to get along
President-Elect Christopher Wiseman (Event Planning | Glaucoma Research Foundation) called the meeting to order at 12:18 PM and welcomed everyone attending either online or in person inside the Anzu Restaurant.
 
Special Guests
Attending in person were Mary Fermi, today's speaker - Janet Kessler, and her husband, Albert Kessler. 
 
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Upcoming Events
ROTARY LUNCHEON May 24, 2022:  Diane Stark and the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank: Its Challenges and Goals
Food banks became the place of survival for millions during the closures caused by COVID-19. Diane Stark joins us today to talk about the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, its challenges, and its plans for the future.
 
 
CLUB SOCIAL May 25, 2022: The Escape Game
Come join us for 60 minutes of adventure and challenge in a Gold Rush escape room to hunt for gold with fellow Rotarians and guests. This game is limited to FIVE participants. Everyone must be masked and over the age of 13.
 
ROTARY CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK May 26, 2022:  Climate Conversations
Join the RCAT Network and the Global Climate Pledge for the second Zoom program in the newly-created Climate Conversations series. This month will feature a conversation with moderator and RCAT Leader, Gary H. White, and his special guest, Dr. Karl Hausker, Senior Fellow with the World Resources Institute Climate Program. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
SERVICE PROJECT May 28, 2022: Distributing Personal Safety Alarms to Asian Seniors
Volunteers (limited to four) needed to distribute personal safety alarms to 300 Asian Seniors. If you speak or know of someone who speaks Cantonese, Toisan, or Mandarin, that would be helpful but not required to volunteer. 
 
 
SERVICE PROJECT June 4, 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 June 6, 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.
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON June 7, 2022:  Barry Posner and The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership and How They Make a Difference!
Join us for a conversation with Barry Posner – professor at Santa Clara University and co-author of the bestselling book The Leadership Challenge – about what people are doing when they are at their personal-best as leaders. Learn about ‘The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership,’ often described as "an operating system for leadership that offers universal applications for every leader.” This approach has been validated by youth, adults, and working professionals and forms the conceptual basis for RYLA and ALPS.
 
 
SERVICE PROJECT June 7, 2022: Organizing Diaper Bags and Tour
Join us in person at the Homeless Prenatal Program! We will bag baby clothes, towels, health kits, hats, and other items for the clients of HPP. Afterwards, we will enjoy a brief tour of the facility. Event is limited to 12 people. Proof of COVID vaccination and COVID test required of all participants. 
 
Celebration Picnic for President Mary: June 11, 2022
Join us to show President Mary our appreciation for her leadership through a challenging year as we emerged from the pandemic and entered the hybrid world. We will congratulate our new members, and salute the many fine accomplishments of the Club this year. All members, guests, and their families are welcome. However, you must register by Saturday, June 4, 2022 to reserve a spot. 
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON June 14, 2022:  Year-end Member Recognition and Awards Ceremony
Our 2021-2022 Rotary year is coming to a close, and President Mary is hosting an awards ceremony to recognize Club Members for their outstanding participation this year in achieving District 5150’s Excellence awards.
 
 
 Baby Showers for Homeless Prenatal Program: June 16, 2022
Join us at one or both of the Baby Showers at the Homeless Prenatal Program where we will give expectant mothers diaper bags filled with supplies. The party for Spanish speakers starts at 10 AM; the party for English speakers starts at 1:00 PM. 
 
 
SERVICE PROJECT June 18, 2022: Distributing Personal Safety Alarms to Asian Seniors
Volunteers (limited to four) needed to distribute personal safety alarms to 300 Asian Seniors. If you speak or know of someone who speaks Cantonese, Toisan, or Mandarin, that would be helpful but not required to volunteer. 
 
 
SERVICE PROJECT June 20, 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.
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON June 21, 2022: Celebrating President Mary Liu
It's time to thank President Mary for a job well done at this traditional luncheon. Come and find out what President-Elect Nominee Sunny Singh has planned to help us forever remember President Mary as we say THANK YOU at the last Luncheon Meeting of President's Mary's year as Club President.