The Rotary Club of San Francisco is proud to announce its 2020 Interact Leadership Award Recipients. For the past several years, our Club has awarded $2,000 scholarships to exemplary students from the Interact Clubs of George Washington High School (GWHS) and Lowell High School (LHS). The purpose of the award program is to encourage leadership development and participation in Interact as well as recognize outstanding Interact club members by supporting their higher education goals. Students were selected by the Scholarship Committee based on several criteria pertaining to academic, extracurricular, volunteer, and leadership excellence. This year's recipients are:
Despite the shortened school year, the Interact Club at George Washington High School completed over 48 hours of volunteer service at a local food pantry, did a beach clean-up, provided support at marathons, and conducted bake sales to raise funds for a District International Service project. Together, they raised $850 and will be sending those funds to benefit Alliance for Smiles.
Jessica Hansen, Executive Director at Alliance for Smiles, expressed her gratitude.
The June 16, 2020 virtual meeting of the Rotary Club of San Francisco was called to order at 12:15 PM by President Casey Blair (Financial Services: Private Trading | KCB Trading, LLC). Over 62 members and guests participated on the Zoom meeting, including a visiting Rotarian from Scotland.
President Casey began the meeting by mentioning the United States Supreme Court decision announced on Monday, June 15, 2020, extending Title VII of the US Civil Rights Act of 1964 to LGBTQ citizens. This momentous decision by the Court impacts millions of Americans, including many members of our own Club.
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. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
Join Rotarians, family, and friends every Sunday, and catch up on the week. There is no agenda – only a chance to chat and enjoy some fellowship. Open to Rotarians and guests of all ages. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
In his first meeting as Club President, JT Forbus will discuss the 2020-2021 Rotary International theme, Rotary Opens Opportunities and what it means for our Club. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
Bob Hermann, Vice President of Community Service, will take us through a sampling of the community service projects, various ways for Rotarians to serve, and provide some inspirational thoughts from Rotarians. This session is part of our educational series entitled 2020-2021 Becoming People of Action: Learning and Growth. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
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.
Hans-Ulrich Südbeck, Consul General of the German Consulate General in San Francisco, will discuss Germany's and the European Union's responses to the coronavirus pandemic as well as the reopening of Europe. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
District 5150 Rotary Means Business Fellowship presents a virtual panel discussion with top Bay Area executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Connect and network with other business professionals during the breakout session.
The needs of children are often not part of routine disaster planning and preparedness in communities. Patricia Frost, Vice Chair of the National Pediatric Disaster Coalition, will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on children and communities and how each of us plays a role in creating systems of mitigation, response, recovery, and resiliency for children. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
Dan Joraanstad, President of the San Francisco Rotary Foundation (SFRF), will take us through the relationship among the Rotary Club of San Francisco, the SFRF, and the Rotary International Foundation (TRF). He will also look at trends and developments in funding. This session is part of our educational series entitled 2020-2021 Becoming People of Action: Learning and Growth. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
