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September 23, 2018
From the Club Blog
District Raffle for The Rotary Foundation
Posted by Frank Yoke on Sep 12, 2018
Don’t miss your chance to win a gift card by making a pledge or a donation to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (TRF) during the District 5150 Every Rotarian Every Year campaign.
 
Whether or not you win, you’re donating to a great cause! The Rotary Foundation, the charitable arm of Rotary International, supports humanitarian projects to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water and sanitation, save mothers and children, support basic education, and grow local economies across the globe. 
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LUNCHEON MEETING MINUTES September 4, 2018: Len Kuhi
Posted by Brian Lan on Sep 13, 2018
President Rhonda opened our meeting by welcoming our visiting Rotarians from Houston and Minneapolis as well as our many guests and prospective members, and then highlighted several upcoming events: the Diaper Bag Assembly on 9/11 and Baby Showers on 9/13 for the Homeless Prenatal Program. Next month, the Club will have a Halloween social on 10/30 at the Golden Gate Tap Room. Rhonda also recapped several successful events from last month, including the Rotary 5150 Summer Picnic on 8/26 and the private guided tour of SFMOMA on 8/30.
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A Sad Week for Our Club
Posted by Rhonda Poppen on Sep 14, 2018
It is with great sadness that I announce the loss of two valued members of our Club, both of them Past Presidents.
 
Jim Emerson (Clergy - Presbyterian; Retired) passed away on Wednesday, September 12. Jim joined the Rotary Club of Denver in 1950 and transferred into the Rotary Club of San Francisco in 1979. He served as our Club President in 1990-1991. Jim was 92 years old.
 
A Thanksgiving for Jim's life of faithful ministry and Christian love is planned for Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1 PM at the sanctuary of the Calvary Presbyterian Church located at 2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco.
 
You can learn more about Jim in this profile, which was published in the May 2018 issue of Grindings.
 
 
Grant Hundley (Hardware - Retail; EM Hundley Hardware) passed away on Thursday, September 13. Grant joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco in 1984 and served as our Club President in 2004-2005. Grant was 67 years old.
Upcoming Events
Dinner Club at The Arc: September 17, 2018
Enjoy the opportunity to make dinner and share it with new friends at The Arc. Rotarians are invited to join the fun at one dinner a month: come once, or make it a regular commitment! Open to family and friends who are over 18.
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON September 18, 2018: Randy Arnold, Barefoot Wines
Randy Arnold of Barefoot Winery will bring news and views of the wine industry and speak to concerns about the quality of wine coming out of Napa and Sonoma after the terrible fires of fall 2017. Randy has deep experience in the wine industry and has been the marketing manager at Barefoot Winery since the late 1980’s at a time when Worthy Cause marketing went from a philosophy to a strategy.
 
Rotary Twilight Golf: September 27, 2018
Join The Rotary Club of San Francisco for a friendly round of golf and a chance to win our coveted Golf Trophy! Points are based on participation, not necessarily golf score, so all skill levels are welcome! Fellowship follows every outing. Tee time is 4:15.
Cal vs Oregon Football and Tailgate: September 29, 2018
Join Rotarians and friends from across the Bay Area for a Rotary Tailgate and seats in a reserved section at the Cal/Oregon football game.
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON October 2, 2018: Leah Garchik, Chronicle Columnist
San Francisco Chronicle columnist Leah Garchik will talk to us about her experiences climbing up the hills and sliding down the chutes of San Francisco, geographically and socially.
 
Rotary Parade of Flags at SF Italian Heritage Day: October 7, 2018
Help us make Rotary's float be the largest float in the whole parade! We need hundreds of marchers to represent Rotary and carry the more than 200 flags of the countries and geographic territories that are part of the Rotary World. Those who prefer can ride in style in a motorized cable car. All Rotarians, Interactors, and Rotaractors are invited and all are encouraged to bring family and friends for this fun event.
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON October 9, 2018: State Senator Scott Wiener
State Senator Scott Wiener will give an overview of his 2018 bills that are now on the Governor’s desk. He will also elaborate on his housing legislation and the priorities he has planned for the 2019 legislative cycle.
 
Rotary Twilight Golf: October 11, 2018
Join The Rotary Club of San Francisco for a friendly round of golf and a chance to win our coveted Golf Trophy! Points are based on participation, not necessarily golf score, so all skill levels are welcome! Fellowship follows every outing. This is the final, championship round of this year's tournament. Tee time is 4:15.
Dinner Club at The Arc: October 15, 2018
Enjoy the opportunity to make dinner and share it with new friends at The Arc. Rotarians are invited to join the fun at one dinner a month: come once, or make it a regular commitment! Open to family and friends who are over 18.
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON October 16, 2018: Dan Devone, Game Changer
Dan Devone, Emmy award-winning sportscaster, will talk about the intersection of sports and politics. He will discuss how sports has served as a platform for issues such as racism and nationalism.