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August 16, 2020
From the Club Blog
E-MEETING HIGHLIGHTS August 11, 2020: Jon Kaufman and Self-Reliant Villages
Our Club welcomed several visiting Rotarians from District 5150. President JT Harold Forbus (Accounting | Bogdan & Frasco) called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM and led us virtually to the Renaissance Room at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel.
 
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Upcoming Events
SERVICE PROJECT August 17, 2020:  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.
 
E-MEETING August 18, 2020: Brian Herbert and the Chase Center
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.
 
EDUCATIONAL SERIES August 20, 2020: Rotary's Impact on Career and Life
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
 
CLUB SOCIAL August 23, 2020:  Sunday Gathering
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.
 
E-MEETING August 25, 2020: District Governor Mary Bates
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.
 
Welcome to the Club: August 28, 2020
This virtual meet-and-greet is an opportunity for new and prospective members to get better acquainted with each other. You will also mingle with a few Club leaders and longer-term members who will be on hand to share their Rotary experience. The evening promises to be fun and lively for all. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
E-MEETING September 1, 2020: Kerri Murray, Global Displacement and the Importance of Shelter in Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19
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.
 
E-MEETING September 8, 2020: Gwyneth Borden, What Will the Restaurant Industry Look Like After the Coronavirus Pandemic?
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.
 
E-MEETING September 15, 2020: John King, Architecture and the City in Uncertain Times
John King, The San Francisco Chronicle's urban design critic since 2001, surveys the landscape of shared streets and dining parklets, and the concerns that they represent, and speculates on what changes might come next in San Francisco. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
EDUCATIONAL SERIES September 17, 2020: 50/50 Campaign: Helping Neighbors Near and Far
Come and hear about the 50/50 Campaign: Helping Neighbors Near and Far. The presenters are JT Forbus, President of the Rotary Club of San Francisco; Dan Joraanstad, President of the San Francisco Rotary Foundation; and Christopher Wiseman, Vice President of Development for our Club. This session is part of our educational series entitled 2020-2021 Becoming People of Action: Learning and Growth