President JT Harold Forbus (Accounting | Bogdan & Frasco) called the meeting to order at 12:14 PM. In today's audience were over 45 members and about 10 guests who each unmuted and self introduced themselves.
Too often NGO's in general and Rotary in particular unknowingly create dependence rather than independence. Jon Kaufman of H2OpenDoors will discuss how a water enterprise that generates over $100,000 in annual revenue, run by women in many cases, can fund other essential social services. 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.
Join us to assemble and package food for distribution at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. The need for volunteers at the Food Bank has never been greater with the increased food insecurities in our community caused by COVID-19. Advanced registration is required.
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.
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.
Brian Herbert, Vice President of Security at the Chase Center, discusses the present status of the Center and upcoming events including sports and entertainment. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
Rhonda Poppen, 2018-2019 Club President, will discuss how Rotary and leadership in Rotary have shaped her vocational journey over the past decade. True, many join Rotary to give back and to connect with others; Rhonda feels that the experience has come back to broadly impact her personally and professionally. This session is part of our educational series entitled 2020-2021 Becoming People of Action: Learning and Growth.
District Governor Mary Bates, a member of the Rotary Club of Foster City, will talk about how this year's Rotary international theme, Rotary Opens Opportunities, impacts our District and our Club. DG Mary's presentation is sure to be informative, inspiring, and fun. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
Kerri Murray, President of ShelterBox USA and a member of the Rotary Club of Montecito, will speak on global displacement caused by COVID-19 as well as the importance of shelter in mitigating the spread of this virus. Join us to hear about this timely and relevant topic. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
Gwyneth Borden, Founder of Ground Floor Experiences, LLC, a consultancy focused on restaurants, strategic advice, and thought leadership, will provide an overview of the restaurant industry during COVID-19 and a glimpse of how this industry will look after the pandemic. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
