ROTARY LUNCHEON: The Roots of Anti-Asian Hate
- Registration for this event is now closed.
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12 Oct 2021 |
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 San Francisco
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The story of the Chinese immigrant experience and the evolution of San Francisco Chinatown is a story of resilience. Arriving with negative power and the deck stacked against them, the Chinese have displayed an ability to adapt and bend to changing conditions, fight when necessary, and apply the ideals underlying our founding father's words of this emerging democracy to advance the rights of not only the Chinese but disenfranchised and marginalized groups throughout this country. Marc Pomerleau will provide a broad survey of some of the highlights of this journey over the last 170 years and offer a perspective of what this means today, especially for the AAPI youth inheriting this proud legacy.
Marc is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, strategy consultant, speaker, facilitator, designer of live experiences, and writer/producer of short films. His current short films, Seeking Home and Empress Yee and the Magical History of Chinatown, have been selected to showcase at the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival on October 2 at the AMC in Sunnyvale.
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This is a regular membership meeting of the Rotary Club of San Francisco, open to all Rotarians, visiting Rotarians, prospective members, and guests. Meeting Schedule: |
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| 12:00 Noon | Registration & Networking |
| 12:15 PM (sharp!) | Meeting begins (club business followed by keynote speaker) |
| 1:30 PM | Meeting adjourns |
A three-course lunch will be served. The price is $45, with old tickets for lunch from the Sir Francis Drake accepted as a partial payment of $35. If you require a vegetarian, gluten free, or vegan lunch, please email President Mary.
Remote attendance via Zoom is available at no charge. Register here for Zoom attendance only
For in-person attendees: Please note that once President Mary provides the headcount to the Hotel Nikko on the Friday before our Tuesday meeting, we will be billed for that count regardless of whether you show or not. Therefore, it is important to let her know if you are unable to attend after registering, but no later than Sunday night. If you are a no-show without notifying her ahead of time, the Club will be billed the cost of the meal and will have to pass the cost down to you. We hope to not have to do this.
Proof of Vaccination and Masks Required
To maximize the health and safety of Rotarians, guests, speakers, staff at the Hotel Nikko (where we meet), and those who may potentially be in a high-risk category for complications due to COVID-19, the Rotary Club of San Francisco REQUIRES all members and guests, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a face covering mask during the meeting except while eating.
On August 12, 2021, the City and County of San Francisco placed proof of COVID-19 vaccination on patrons entering establishments where food/beverages are served. Acceptable proofs of vaccination include the CDC vaccination card, a physical or digital copy of that card, documentation from a healthcare provider, or a personal digital COVID-19 vaccination record issued by the State of California. Businesses subject to this new requirement must cross check proof of full vaccination against each patron’s photo identification.
The Club believes that these policies are consistent with Rotary's Four-Way Test as well as with the current guidelines of the CDC and the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.