The month of October 2020 is filled with events and new opportunities for members and guests.
75th Anniversary of the United Nations
On pages 20 and 21 of the October 2020 issue of the Rotary magazine is an article entitled "A partnership with a long history" about the partnership between the United Nations and Rotary. Our Club is celebrating this partnership on October 6, 2020 when our guest speaker will be Dr. Tatjana Kobb, who was appointed by Rotary International President Holger Knaack as a 2020-2021 Rotary International Representative at the United Nations headquarters.
If you have specific questions about the role of the UN in these challenging times or have questions about the role of Rotary in the founding of the UN, please submit them to Susan Dean and we will pass them on to Dr. Kobb.
Saturday, September 19, 2020 was a day filled with sunshine and pleasant weather; it was perfect for working outdoors. Led by Harold Hoogasian, the group of Rotarians and a newly relocated Rotaractor, Ambra Jacobson, made some significant headway in helping to garden a section of Rotary Meadow. Folks, although socially distanced, were able to talk and work together as they tackled brambles, English Ivy, and non-native grasses. Working to support the environment was this team's goal in helping to pave the way for native plants in the area that our group was assigned. We made a significant dent in the landscape as is evidenced by the photos.
Calling all Rotarians to help one of our corporate members, Catholic Charities and its clients, in any one or more of the following opportunities:
In-person help for outdoor pantry. Rotarians will pack bags of food. The need is for every Thursday, starting September 24, 2020 until March 2021, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the Ingleside neighborhood of San Francisco. The position is strenuous: volunteers must be able to lift 30 pounds, bend, stoop, and stand for three hours. Regular volunteers preferred. All COVID-19 protocols followed. For more information and to sign up, please contact Carol Laughlin. Catholic Charities will contact you before you serve.
So many of us have enjoyed gathering for our Club's Sunday Socials; as we may all agree, one of the core essentials for Rotarians is fellowship. True to our nature, during COVID-19 protocols, we found and continued to create innovative ways to remain connected. And so, it is with great pleasure that I share with you a brand new monthly program series that the Membership Committee's Event Planning Team has created for us! Beginning October 28, we invite you to join fellow Rotarians and their children, guests, and of course, beloved pets, for a good old-fashioned Halloween costume party. This promises to be a "don't miss" event. There will be a prize for the best costume; our judges will be taking notes!
Before this meeting began, President-elect Mary Liu (Real Estate: Sales | JM Real Estate Group | Vanguard Properties) moved each person who logged in early to a breakout room to mix and mingle with fellow Rotarians and guests. This was a great idea from past president John Mathers (Management Consulting | eVo Associates) and reminded us of how we used to socialize before the Tuesday meetings actually began.
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.
The Rotary Club of San Francisco will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations. Our guest speaker, Dr. Tatjana Kobb, appointed by Rotary International President Holger Knaack as a 2020-2021 Rotary International Representative at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, will discuss Rotary’s involvement in the formation of the U.N., Rotary‘s role in the past and the future, and her role as the Rotary Representative to the U.N. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
Join us for the second collaborative meeting of the First Five Rotary Clubs! You will meet the President from each Club and hear how the Clubs are coming together to participate in a service project addressing homelessness in our communities. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a shortage of blood donations. Rotary District 5150 is holding a districtwide blood drive to help meet the demand for blood. For everyone's safety, please select the information link below and read all the information. Please donate if you can.
During this pandemic the last thing you probably want is for your home to be unhabitable due to earthquake damage. Glenn Pomeroy, Chief Executive Officer of the California Earthquake Authority, will share information to help Californians prepare to survive and recover from the next damaging earthquake. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
Dr. Elizabeth Bagley, Director of Drawdown Learn at Project Drawdown, will share how she connects people with the most impactful climate change solutions and inspires audiences to take action to help people and the planet thrive together. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
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.
For the past 25 years, the San Francisco Silent Film Festival (SFSFF) has pursued its mission of bringing silent-era cinema to life for contemporary audiences. In this presentation, SFSFF president Rob Byrne brings the festival to life, sharing the wonder of silent-era cinema and the organization’s efforts to present and preserve this fragile art form. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
Climate change is an unprecedented challenge to humankind. CO2 in the atmosphere is dramatically changing our planet, no matter what or who may be the cause. John Mathers, 2017-2018 Club President, discusses how Rotary asks us to take action as individuals, as business people, as a Club, and in the community in the climate crisis. This session is part of our educational series entitled 2020-2021 Becoming People of Action: Learning and Growth.
Rotary International District 5150 invites you to support World Polio Day, on Saturday, October 24, 2020, by participating in a Rotary Road Rally with Rotarians, Friends of Rotary, and local community members. You may participate in any one of the three counties that are part of Rotary District 5150 or even virtually.
Join fellow Rotarians and their children, guests, and of course, beloved pets, for a good old-fashioned Halloween costume party. There will be a prize for the best costume; our judges will be taking notes! Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
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