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December 27, 2020
From the Club Blog
A Message from the Editor
Posted by Dora Dye on Dec 24, 2020
The last time we met was at the Annual Holiday Party on December 15, 2020 where I was on a computer screen dressed in a Santa suit. The party was virtual, but it drew the largest attendance our Club ever had since we began meeting virtually in March 2020. Many thanks to Stephanie Schmautz, Chair of the Holiday Party Committee. See the next story for the highlights from the party.

In this final issue of Grindings for 2020, you will find a list of those members celebrating their birthday in January 2021 as well as a list of members celebrating their anniversary in our Club in January. Help us keep these lists accurate by updating your information on ClubRunner.
 
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Recap of the 2020 Holiday Party and Annual Meeting
Posted by Dora Dye on Dec 24, 2020
Over 90 members, guests, and visiting Rotarians logged into the first virtual Holiday Party and Annual Meeting of the Rotary Club of San Francisco in its 112 years of history held at Nakatomi Plaza on December 15, 2020. We were at this Plaza virtually, because it is the site of a favorite movie of President JT Forbus (Accounting | Bogdan & Frasco), who welcomed everyone and then introduced Stephanie Schmautz (Elder Care and Senior Services | The Carlisle), Chair of the Holiday Party Committee. Stephanie went over the program for the day and was joined by Rhonda Poppen (Grant Writing | GRANTdog) who managed the raffle and Mary Liu (Real Estate: Sales | JM Real Estate Group | Vanguard Properties) who managed the technology for today's party.
 
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Volunteer Opportunities at Catholic Charities
Calling all Rotarians to help one of our corporate members, Catholic Charities and its clients, in the following opportunities:
 
Pantry Helpers at the OMI Senior Center, 65 Beverly Street, San Francisco, CA. You will work outside, following all COVID-19 protocols, to serve people at this Center. We meet every Thursday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and would like volunteers to commit to at least three weeks each month. 

Sort Donations at Treasure Island. Regular volunteers to sort donations in a well-ventilated environment at our Treasure Island office, and do other small tasks with just one or two other people. Weekdays between 9 AM and 5 PM; days and times flexible. 

Enjoy the feeling of community and camaraderie of volunteering while still being safe. To volunteer, please contact Carol Laughlin.
 
Upcoming Events
Wishing You a Safe and Healthy 2021!
We are not meeting on December 29, 2020. Our next Club meeting will be on January 5, 2021 starting at noon.
 
We wish you good health and all the best during the holidays and throughout the new year.
E-MEETING January 5, 2021:  Rob Valletta, The U.S. Economy: On the Mend in 2021? 
The COVID-19 pandemic created a huge shortfall in U.S. economic activity and the labor market. The recovery path depends largely on virus containment and the possibility of challenging structural adjustments in the economy. Rob Valletta, Associate Director of Research in the Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, will provide an updated assessment of these developments as we enter 2021. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
 
DISTRICT 5150 January 12, 2021: Blood Drive
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.
 
E-MEETING January 12, 2021:  Geoff Cochran, An Overview of The Rotary Foundation and Annual Fund
Geoff Cochran, an Annual Giving Officer with The Rotary Foundation, will provide an overview of The Rotary Foundation, discuss the Annual Fund, and share with us the recognitions. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
 
DISTRICT 5150 January 16, 2021: Basic Potential Rotary Leaders Seminars
Calling all Rotary leaders and potential Rotary leaders! District 5150 presents its Basic Potential Rotary Leaders Seminars (PRLS), the first course in a series of courses designed by Rotarians to teach Rotarians skills and techniques as they prepare to assume leadership roles in their Clubs.
 
E-MEETING January 19, 2021:  Leslie Frates, Backstage Secrets of Jeopardy!
Leslie Frates, five-day champion of the game show Jeopardy! and winner of several Jeopardy! tournaments, shares her experience as a contestant, the testing procedures, the Buzzer, the security measures and her memories of host Alex Trebek. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
 
Congratulations!  January 2021 Birthdays and Rotary Anniversaries
January 3
   Katherine Cooney, Carlos Infante
 
January 6
   Heidi Kuhn
 
January 10
   Stephanie Schmautz
 
January 16
   Lesya Pishchevskaya
 
January 22
   Elizabeth Giorgis, Rick Harrell, Ryan Wilson
 
January 23
   Janet Krahling
 
January 25
   Fred Marschner
 
January 28
   Jilma Meneses
 
Note: This birthday list is based on membership information in ClubRunner. Please update your ClubRunner account to help us keep this information current. If you need help with ClubRunner, please contact our current Club Secretary.
 
 
1979: Allan Herzog
 
2008: Dan Joraanstad
 
2015: Christy Nguyen
 
2019: Jennifer Lee, Sofia Valverde
 
Note:  The year listed above is when these members joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Happy anniversary to all!