Tuesday, October 05, 2010

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Upcoming Events

Rotary Golf Final Outing- Need advanced signup Oct 8 2010

Italian Heritage Parade Oct 10 2010

INTERACT CLUB ROTARIAN SUPPORT Oct 11 2010

ROTARY LUNCHEON, Bevan Dufty Oct 12 2010

RYLA Enterprise Oct 15 2010 - Oct 17 2010

Community Service Meeting Oct 18 2010

United Nations Celebrates 65 Years Oct 22 2010

End Polio Now Oct 24 2010

District 5150 Rotary Foundation Event Nov 7 2010

ROTARY LUNCHEON, Beau Timken Nov 16 2010

ROTARY LUNCHEON, Jeffery Deis Nov 30 2010

ROTARY LUNCHEON: Judge Margaret McKeown Dec 7 2010

WORLD WIDE ROTARY DAY Feb 22 2011

GALA AND AUCTION Mar 12 2011

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ROTARY LUNCHEON OCTOBER 5 by SF Rotary Webmaster

Speaker: Mark Schickman Topic: Pro Bono Work

Mark Schickman received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees from Columbia University, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and the recipient of Columbia's Whitney North Seymour Medal for Distinguished Trial Advocacy. He has held numerous elected bar positions, including service as President of the Bar Association of San Francisco, and Governor of the State Bar of California. He is the immediate past chair of California's Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission.

For the past 30 years, he has concentrated on employment and labor law, litigating every type of employment matter and providing advice in avoiding liability for discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, union related charges and all other aspects of the employment relationship. He is a member of the American Arbitration Association's select panel of employment arbitrators, a member of the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association and is the Editor of the California Employment Law Letter. mis@freelandlaw.com

ROTARY LUNCHEON MEETING MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 28 by SF Rotary Webmaster

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Editor: David Dye Call to Order: President Tim brought the meeting to order. Dan Joraanstad and the Rotary singers led the group in a version of "Try to Remember." Ed Gallagher presented the word of the day, "Vision." Kat

Forsythe introduced our four visiting Rotarians from Sydney and Holland. Casey

Blair sold raffle tickets for a orchid bouquet donated by President Tim. In addition to those mentioned above, John Mount, David Bigeleisen, Keyvan

Rahmatian and Michael Ford helped helping to run the meeting. Announcements: International Committee: Ellie Giorgis reminded us that the International Committee will meet next week after Rotary. Help revising club website: David Dye asked if any members were interested in helping with the website/homepage for SF #2. Raffle tickets: Nine La Dow asks that everyone please get their raffle tickets in by Oct. 26th. Lowell High School Interact Club: Stephanie Herrin told us about our new Interact club from Lowell HS. Dr. August Reader said there were over 20 members when he met with them this week, they are all juniors, and have some excellent ideas for involvement including a 'Walk for Lupus' and working at the SF Food Bank. New club sign: Stephanie unveiled a beautiful new three dimensional sign that can be used for any upcoming Rotary Events. It can be set up by one person and forms a 3-paneled sign. Alliance For Smiles Fundraiser: Anita Stangl announced an Alliance for Smiles fundraiser being held at McRoskey Mattress on Oct. 16th. Food and Drinks will be served. Youth Protection Training: Carrie Condran LaBriola announced youth protection training will be held Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at 300 Montgomery. Mount Sutro Work Party: Xu Wang encouraged everyone to go help out at Mt. Sutro on October 2nd from 9-12pm. Beer and pizza will be served after. Italian Heritage Parade: Ron Gin encouraged everyone to attend the Italian Heritage Parade on 10/10/10. It starts at 10:30 am at Jefferson and Stockton in North Beach. World Polio Day : David Dye gave the latest about World Polio Day on Oct. 24th. Rotary members will walk from the GG Bridge at 12:00 p.m. to the Ferry Building. In the afternoon, there will be a VIP reception with RI President Ray

Klinginsmith. This will be followed by RI President Ray lighting the Ferry Building with End Polio images. Rotary Service: Cecile Chiquette announced the Rotary Service Luncheon. Volunteer of the Month--Stephanie Herrin In her new role as Community Service Chair Stephanie has worked tirelessly to update the web page, get chairs, commitments, and budgets for each community service project, and rustled up a wonderful Rotaract Club from Lowell High School here in San Francisco. Excellent job Stephanie!! Truly "Service Above Self". Recognitions : John Mount Donated $100 to Club service in honor his wife recent successful tour of Albuquerque with her DHOL Ryhthms dance troupe. Nine La Dow encouraged President Tim to donate in honor of a $10k matching grant achieved at the ARC in conjunction with Rotary's $10k gift.

Nine La Dow donated $100 herself for the clean water filter systems in Colima, Mexico which have finally been given a Rotary Interantional tracking number which means the grant is in the approval cycle. John Dracup recognized his wife stepping down as Dean and the both of them embarking on an around the world tour. John Hoch donated in honor of his recent absentee spell...he's back and ready to rumble.

Speaker of the Day: Russ Jones Chair of the Day Loren Lopin introduced Mr. Jones, a "Drug War" veteran who states the prohibition approach is a failure. Russ Jones has been involved in the "War on Drugs" on various fronts for 30 years. For 10 years, Russ worked as a San Jose, California narcotics detective. Later he was assigned to a DEA-run task force. As a government intelligence agent, Russ worked in Latin America observing narcotics trafficking during the Nicaragua-Contra conflict. In academia, he conducted studies of the impact of drug abuse on the crime index, wrote training programs for identifying the psychological and physiological symptoms of narcotics use, and developed rehabilitation programs designed specifically for the court-mandated client. Russ is a member of LEAP-Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. Mr. Jones gave some incredible statistics. Over the past 40 years, the cost of a single dose of heroin has gone from $6.00 to 80¢. In that same period of time, drug purity has increased to 25 times the level it was a 1970. Today the war on drugs costs $70 billion a year, up from $65 million in 1970. In spite of the increased economic burden of the war on drugs, the rate of drug addiction has not changed during that period. Here is an excellent link from Mr. Jones' website. More information can be found there as well. http://leap.cc/cms/index.php?name=Content&pid=65

Jim Patrick won the Raffle Drawing for a Yellow Stem Orchid donated by President Tim.

DISTRICT RI FOUNDATION RAFFLE by SF Rotary Webmaster

This is the opportunity to fulfill your annual obligation to the Rotary Foundation and win great prizes. The District will raffle off TV's, iPads, an all expense paid trip to Hawaii and more. Just get your checks, made out to the Rotary Foundation, and your raffle stubs to Nine La Dow by October 26. All the paper work will be filled out for you to get credit at the Rotary Foundation.

DICTIONARY DRIVE FOR 3RD GRADERS by SF Rotary Webmaster

The District-wide Dictionary Distribution will take place in December. John Mount needs 14 teams of two to label, box and deliver the 700 dictionaries being purchased for the San Francisco third graders.

This is your opportunity to share the delight of third graders signing their name in their very own dictionary.

Please let John Mount know if you can assist.

NEW MEMBER BIOS by SF Rotary Webmaster

Reginald Glenn Wickliff Reginald Glenn Wickliff currently works as a property manager running a 300 unit complex in Hunter's Point. In 2008, he was named property manager of the year. Prior to his present employment, he worked for healthcare and management consulting companies. 14 years ago, Reginald was told that he had less than six months to live. After going into a coma, he received a liver transplant and a new perspective on life. Reginald was born in Texas and attended college at California State University, Hayward (now California State University, East Bay) where he received a baccalaureate degree in Recreation Administration. His personal focus is working with youth and improving himself. Other interests include cooking, exercise, music, and politics/current events.

Brooke Barradale

Brooke Barradale works as a staffing manager at Robert Half International. Prior to her present employment, she lived and traveled extensively in Europe. Upon returning to the U.S., Brooke moved to Washington, D.C. working as a patient care coordinator/surgery scheduler. She has worked for well known physicians and surgical practices in several medical specialties. After briefly exploring a career in real estate in New York City, she moved to San Francisco. Brooke is originally from southern New Jersey and graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in general biology and minored in science, technology, and society. Brooke currently lives in Sausalito with her fiancé, Mark. She enjoys sailing, cooking, reading, visiting friends and family, and traveling. Her interest in becoming a Rotarian stems from her desire to be an active participant in her local and international communities and to continue to grow professionally and personally.

SF2 GOES TO THE UNITED NATIONS FILM FESTIVAL by SF Rotary Webmaster

Rotarian Olga Mullen 'carried' the SF2 Rotary Banner to the United Nations Film Festival. SF2 contributed $1,000 to the film festival.

CLUB OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS by SF Rotary Webmaster

Tim Hornbecker.....................................................President James H. Kennedy.................................................President-Elect Scott Plakun..........................................................Immediate Past President Ehlan Siddiqi.........................................................Treasurer Warren Grawemeyer............................................Secretary

David Dye Jim Jeffery Greg Gutting Nine La Dow

Stephanie Herrin Carrie Condran LaBriola

District 5150 Governor: Bill Koefoed Rotary International President: Ray Klinginsmith

OTHER CLUB MEETINGS by SF Rotary Webmaster

San Francisco West Tuesday, 7:30 AM, Lakeside Cafe, 2529 Ocean Avenue

San Francisco Greater Mission Tuesday, 7:45 AM, Double Play Restaurant, 2401 16th St.

San Francisco Bayview Wednesday, 7:00 AM, Southeast Community Facility 1800 Oakdale Ave. S.F. 94124

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 by SF Rotary Webmaster 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?