Posted by Rhonda Poppen
The 2018-2019 Board of Directors met at the Wells Fargo office of Eric Schmautz on Saturday, March 10, 2018 to discuss strategies for the upcoming Rotary year. We all agreed, and the member surveys confirm, that the Club is headed in a great overall direction. We have seen a year of impressive impact, both locally and globally: membership has grown and the Club is financially sound. We look forward to our 110th birthday celebration as the second oldest Rotary Club in the world.
 
We will build on our vision/purpose to "support healthy communities through strong friendships and active engagement". The three pillars of focus stemming from this vision are:
  1. We have fun while doing service programs.
  2. We focus equally on those served and on those who are serving.
  3. We engage organically/naturally with every member multiple times monthly.
Many insights came from the day, but perhaps one of the most notable was raised by Sacha Shashi, VP of International Service, who proposed that we host an annual "Social Impact" Accelerator Conference on Clean Drinking Water. The initiative would bring together local Rotary Clubs, International Government Agencies, other non-governmental organizations, innovators, and researchers. This stems from the work of and insights gained from former Club member, UC Berkeley Professor John Dracup.
 
Please mark your calendar now for the Club Assembly at our May 15 luncheon meeting. Each member will have an opportunity to communicate directly with each board director, gaining first-hand their respective vision for the coming year. Happy 110th Birthday, Rotary Club of San Francisco! It's going to be a great year!