THE SF ROTARY OFFICE by SF Rotary Webmaster

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1 Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Editor: SF Rotary Webmaster If you have any comments or questions, the editor. Upcoming Events Rotary at Work Day- Bike Build Apr Public Relations/Communications Apr ROTARY LUNCHEON: James Brosnahan Apr MT. Sutro Restoration - Services May ROTARY LUNCHEON, John Yoo May International Service Committee Meeting May Community Service Committee Meeting May Harbor House Annual Picnic May Membership Committee Meeting May Club Service Committee May Club Service, Program Committee May BOARD MEETING May WE GOTTA DANCE May Rotary Peace Symposium May Winemaker Dinner at Ana Mandara THE SF ROTARY OFFICE SF Rotary office is: 300 Montgomery St. Suite 200 San Francisco, CA Telephone: Fax: FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER You must create your own Facebook or Twitter account before you can follow us. ROTARY LUNCHEON, APRIL 20 SPEAKERS: The Group Study Exchange Team from Venice, Italy ROTARY LUNCHEON MEETING NOTES, APRIL 13 Scribe: Kat Forsythe Editor: David Dye President Scott called the meeting to order. The Rotary Singers to lead us in a hearty round of "Young at Heart", accompanied by Audrey McKeague. Nine LaDow gave the word of the day, door, and reminded us that the door is always open for diverse opportunities. Kat Forsythe robustly introduced all of the visiting Rotarians. Warren Grawemeyer sold raffle tickets for the exquisite bottle of Middleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey which he also donated. Additionally, the meeting was expertly run by Hatem Helmy at the front desk, and Greg Gutting and Otis Paul taking tickets. Thanks to all of our volunteers! President Scott reported that 145 people attended the gala on Saturday, April 10. A success! After the last auction item, most people stayed and danced. President Elect Tim provided some of the entertainment, as well.

2 May ROTARY LUNCHEON- Dave Barthmuss May ROTARY LUNCHEON- Dr. Brian Fisher Jun BOARD MEETING Jun WE GOTTA DANCE Jun ROTARY LUNCHEON - Gary Garrels Jun This ebulletin has been generated by ClubRunner club communication software. Visit clubrunner.ca for details Doxess. All Rights Reserved. Announcements: Jim Murray told us to "save the date" for Camp Enterprise, Oct , Michelle Valeriano encouraged us to attend Rotary Means Business, Tuesday April 20 at 5:30. Ellen Goodman talked about The Bike Build on Sat., Apr 24 from 9-2 at Mission Creek Park. Carol Christy invited us to dinner May 24 th, 6 PM, at Ana Mandara Restaurant - a scrumptious Pre Fixe Menu with wine parings for $70. Stacey Poole reminded us of New Member Orientation on Apr 21 st at The Carlisle from 5:30-7:30 - $10. Cecile Chiquette asked us to join her at the Peace Symposium on May 23 rd, from 9-5 at Golden Gate University. All of these events can be accessed for registration on this website. Recognitions and Fines: John Uth happily announced that Burt Berry celebrated his 88 th birthday! President Scott recognized Rotarian Emily Borland as of the Month is! Emily hosted 40 Rotaractors at her home. Thank you, Emily, and congratulations! President Scott inducted two new members into the club: Clif Thomas is a CPA, with a classification of Tax Accounting. Clif is a golfer and the past treasurer of Elks. He is sponsored by John Hoch. Bill LeRoy, with a classification of CPA, is retired and a serious sailor. His boat, Gone With The Wind, is about to sail in the Rhode Island to Bermuda race. Good luck, Bill. Bill is sponsored by Jim Patrick. Welcome, Clif and Bill! Today's program was a 'thank you' to SF2 for the Matching Grant provided by SF2 and the Colima Rotarians. The Grant provided 3,300 books for the children in Colima. The Rotarians from Colima, Nine La Dow, and other Rotarians sorted, labeled and delivered the mini-libraries to 16 rural Colima Schools. The effort was facilitated by a Project Amigo Literacy Work Week. Rotarians Ted Rose and Susan Hill founded Project Amigo, which began many years ago, when Ted took the wrong bus on a vacation in Mexico, and was stranded in the poor village of Colima. He was taken by the children, the open loving nature of the residents, and struck by the poverty. Changing poverty into opportunity for the children of Colima became Ted and Susan's life work. To get out of poverty, the children needed to learn to read. Though the town still struggles, many of the children have been the first generation to go to school, and graduate from college. The town has elected the first college educated mayor, a graduate of Ted and Susan's Project Amigo. Mireya Rincon-Torres spoke about her experience. She participated in Project Amigo as a child, and thanked us for supporting education in Colima. With this opportunity given to her through Project Amigo, she was able to go to college and law school. Tedinvited us all to attend the work days in Colima. He emphasized that we stay in first class accommodations, and spend the days reading with the children. For more information, see their website: projectamigo.org. Next week: Chair of the day, Alex Wong will present Christine Goodin, the GSE Chair, and the visiting team from Italy. See you next week! President Scott adjourned the meeting. SAVE THE DATE- MAY 23

3 Join our annual Global Peace Symposium on building world peace and understanding, a core mission of Rotary International and the United Nations. Cost including lunch: $40; Students $15 See wwwsfrotary.com for details. APRIL 10TH GALA AND AUCTION The venue was lovely, the Olympic Lakeside Country Club; The Mistress of Ceremonies, Jan Wahl, was totally engaging; our auctioneer, Alyssa Ford, did an excellent job; and the music by Jules Broussard had everyone dancing until the end of the evening. Many thanks go to our volunteer team: Carol Christie, Nine La Dow, Ron Hummel, Carrie LaBriola, Ehlan, Siddiqi, Sandy Kress, Michael Ford, Cecile Chiquette, David Dye, Eben Green, Stefanie Hanebutt, Michael Rooney, President Scott, Casey Blair, Jimmy Jeffery, and Theresa Nicoletto. President Scott Plakun with District Governor Riki Intner and her husband Bob President-Elect Tim Hornbecker

4 Geri Langley, Ron Hummel, Jan Wahl and Ron's guests Carol Christie Stephanie Herrin

5 CLUB OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Scott Plakun...President Tim Hornbecker...First Vice President Eric Schmautz...Immediate Past President Eric Ball...Treasurer Warren Grawemeyer...Secretary David Dye Carrie Condran LaBriola James H. Kennedy James W. Murray Jean E. Schore Nine La Dow District 5150 Governor: Riki Intner Rotary International President: John Kenny

6 OTHER CLUB MEETINGS San Francisco West Tuesday, 7:30 AM, Lakeside Cafe, 2529 Ocean Avenue San Francisco Greater Mission Tuesday, 7:45 AM, Double Play Restaurant, th St. San Francisco Bayview Wednesday, 7:00 AM, Southeast Community Facility 1800 Oakdale Ave. S.F San Francisco Chinatown Wednesday, 12:00 Noon, Four Seas, 731 Grant Ave Fisherman's Wharf Thursday, 7:30 AM, Franciscan Restaurant, Pier 43 1/2 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOUR-WAY TEST 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all?