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January 16, 2022

From the Club Blog
A Message from the Editor
The virus continues to place limits on our ability to get together. While our Club remains active, things can change on short notice. If you signed up for a meeting or an event recently, please check www.sfrotary.com or your email for any change that might have been made on short notice before heading out to the meeting or event. You can also contact a Board member listed here if you have questions.
 
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District 5150 Happenings and The Rotary Foundation
I have been newly appointed as Rotary District 5150 Endowment/Major Gifts Chair or EMG for short. I appreciate the opportunity to serve with the District Leadership Team and to start what will probably be a three-year term. In my role, I will help the many generous donors in our District to realize their goals in giving to The Rotary Foundation (TRF).
 
Consider how generous District 5150 Rotarians have been this year in their gifts. Our Districtwide goal of $1 million to TRF for the fiscal year has already been exceeded - $1.2 million has been given. District Governor Danielle Lallement’s new mid-year goal is to reach $2 million for TRF by June 30, 2022. It is a joy to consider the good work which these dollars unleash across the world, our country, and our own District.
 
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A Successful Rotary Means Business Event
Communication & Media for Business Professionals, a District 5150 Rotary Means Business event, was hosted by the Vocational Services committee of our Club. This was a virtual event. We had 38 attendees.
 
The first part of the presentation was a short description of the RMB fellowship, vocational service, and its role within Rotary. After that, our featured speaker, Amy Scruggs, did her presentation. In her presentation, she shared tips on how to communicate better in person and virtually.
 
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LUNCHEON MEETING HIGHLIGHTS January 11, 2022: Dr. Michael Martin and Red Meat: Is it really bad for you?
President-Elect Christopher Wiseman (Event Planning | Glaucoma Research Foundation) called today's meeting to order. In attendance were the following guests: Dr. Michael Martin (today's speaker); Ozan Yasavur (a Rotarian from Turkey); Wendy Shew; Michael Morgenstern; Margaret Curtis; and Salvador Farfan (from the Rotary Club of Long Beach).
 
Weekly Holidays
We recognized some weekly holidays around the world:
 
 
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Upcoming Events
ROTARY LUNCHEON January 18, 2022:  Heidi and Gary Kuhn, Afghanistan Update
Heidi KuhnGary KuhnHeidi and Gary Kuhn will provide a riveting presentation about what’s been happening in Afghanistan. They will tell us what it was like “on the ground” during the evacuation, what has changed there – and what hasn’t, and what ordinary Afghanis think about what’s happening to their country. Please note that this meeting has been changed to a Zoom-only meeting. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
NOTE: If you already registered to attend in person, please DO NOT go to the Hotel Nikko, but join us on Zoom.
 
 

ROTARY CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK January 20, 2022: Getting to Net-Zero: Climate Challenges and Solutions

Leaders all over the world are embracing the goal of “net-zero emissions” by 2050. Dr. Karl Hausker will share analysis and modeling of climate mitigation and net-zero pathways. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
CLUB SOCIAL January 20, 2022: The Escape Game
Come join us for 60 minutes of adventure and challenge in a Gold Rush escape room to hunt for gold with fellow Rotarians and guests. This game is limited to 8 participants. Everyone must be masked, vaccinated, and over the age of 13.
 
Ending Human Trafficking Committee January 22, 2022:  Planting Seeds of Hope
Tommy ThachIn this meeting, we will hear from educator Amy Argenal and nonprofit manager Tommy Thach on their perspective and efforts to end human trafficking.
SERVICE PROJECT January 24, 2022: 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.
 
SERVICE PROJECT January 29, 2022:  Volunteering at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Join us to assemble and package food for distribution at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. The need for volunteers at the Food Bank continues to be great as our community recovers from the financial and food insecurities caused by COVID-19. Register early as the number of volunteers is limited to 12 for safety reasons. 
 
 
SERVICE PROJECT February 7, 2022: 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.