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RI in Nigeria
Nov. 08, 2017
I traveled to Nigeria for RI last September and I have been presenting the story of my trip ever since. It looks like the date would be Nov. 8. Actually, Jon traveled to Nigeria last January and he would be an excellent speaker if this date does not work for you. Just a little background, I am an AG in District 7780 and I have been fortunate enough to complete two Global Grants for work in Zambia. This spring I worked on a water project in the Dominican Republic. I guess you could say that my Rotary passion is International Service |
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CED in Dehradun Inida
Nov. 29, 2017
Himalayan Kids' mission is to provide a caring, positive environment and modern education for orphans, destitute, and underprivileged children of the Himalayan border regions without regard to race, religion, or caste. Our goal is to rescue more abandoned children from the high mountains. Eventually we would like to provide employment for these children as nurses, doctors and teachers. We are seeking your support to offer opportunities to these children. Thank you for your support. |
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RotoPlast Founder
Dec. 06, 2017
NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Notre Dame Monogram Club is pleased to announce that the 2014 Edward "Moose" Krause Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Rotaplast co-founder and medical director Dr. Angelo Capozzi ('56, baseball). Dr. Capozzi will receive the organization's highest honor at An Evening With the Monogram Club, on Saturday, April 12 in Sports Heritage Hall, following the 85th edition of the Blue Gold Game. "Dr. Capozzi has taken that concept of service to mankind that we all learned here at Notre Dame and put it into action," Monogram Club past president (2009-11) and Awards Committee chair Joe Restic ('79, football) said. "He has been directly involved with over 50 medical missions all over the world to treat children born with a cleft lip or palate deformity. It is this extraordinary commitment and involvement with youth that makes him the ideal recipient for this year's Moose Krause Award." After graduating from Notre Dame with honors in 1956, Capozzi attended the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University in Chicago. He completed general surgery training at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill., and plastic surgery training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, before joining the Air Force. Stationed at the Travis Air Force base in Fairfield, Calif., Capozzi served as Chief Plastic Surgeon until 1968, when he began private practice in San Francisco. In 1976, Capozzi made his first international mission, joining Interplast (now called ReSurge) on a trip to Mexicali, Mexico, to assist children with cleft lip and palate. Nearly 40 years and over 60 mission trips later, he is still working to improve the lives of children around the world. Today, Capozzi serves as medical director and co-founder of Rotaplast, an organization established with Rotary International in 199 |
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Neurofeedback
Dec. 13, 2017 7:15 a.m.
An easy yet effective form of neurofeedback can now delete self-created stress. LENS Nurofeedback is a low energy mico-pulse that stimulates brain pathways. This information shows the brain how to let go of negative emotional patterns and rebuild healthy neural networks without medication. Passive, brief treatments relieve symptoms of disorders while supporting healthy brain development for easier thinking and renewed confidence. LENS addresses common procrastination, memory, and focus, as well as clinical ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, Parkinson's, TBI/concussions, recovery, and learning issues. THis talk will be accompanied by a demonstration; Volunteers are urged to fill out the intake form at EchoRockNeurotherapy.com homepage. Victoria Vogel and Grant Rudolph are licensed psychotherapists who have directed Echo Rock Neurotherapy Clinic in Mill Valley since 1986. They have conducted over 20,000 sessions, and can speak from experience to whether LENS will work for any individual. The Echo Rock non-profit arm treats disadvantaged children with head trauma and learning difficulties. Grant is working with a startup to bring this technology to millions of people in their homes. |
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Dec. 27, 2017
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Your business Legacy
Jan. 10, 2018
I come from a family of entrepreneurs. My father founded his automobile dealership in 1952. When he passed away prematurely in 1965, neither my brother nor I were prepared to take over the business. My mother sold his business after another year or two because it was too much for her to oversee. If I had known then what I know now, I would have advised her to consider other options that would have ensured the final years of her life were even more comfortable. But more importantly, I would have advised my dad to put in place a comprehensive plan to ensure my mother benefited from the full value of the business legacy he had created and worked so hard for. My passion is helping family business owners realize their dreams—for themselves, for their families, for their employees and other stakeholders, and to retire successfully and comfortably. I help individuals and their businesses achieve phenomenal, enduring success. I’ve worked with businesses of all sizes in a variety of capacities—business strategist; management, marketing and sales consultant; sales, marketing, and systems development manager; intrapreneur (in-house entrepreneur); and systems designer; custom education solutions consultant; and educator. I hold a Ph.D. in Executive Management from the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University and an M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan. My AB degree in Mathematics is from Humboldt State University. I am a member of the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics and the Association for Transpersonal Psychology |
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"The Journey is the Destination--Walking the Camino de Santiago."
Jan. 17, 2018
The Camino de Santiago is a 500 mile pilgrimage beginning in southern France, crossing the Pyrenees mountains into Spain and continues west across the width of Northern Spain. In 2016 over 260,000 pilgrims from all over the world walked this ancient path that has been traveled for over 1,200 years. In June of 2015 Jeff Davidson completed this walk over 25 days. Jeff shared his experiences through a multi-media presentation covering a brief history of the Camino, his preparation, experiences and reflections. |
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Presidio Community & Point Bonita YMCAs
Jan. 24, 2018
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Future of Food
Feb. 07, 2018
Camille Richman is a mechanical engineer who started working in agriculture as a researcher at the MIT Media Lab's CityFarm project. There she operated a shipping container-sized hydroponic and aeroponic farm and designed a personal-sized controlled environment farm called the "Food Computer." Camille was excited by the power of controlled environments to make farming possible anywhere, no matter the season. Now Camille's company HAMAMA is bringing hydroponic technologies into homes across the United States with its first product line: an affordable kit that makes growing nutrient-dense vegetables year-round easy. |
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AJ Dist Attorney for 2018
Feb. 14, 2018
A.J. Brady is a Bay Area native with more than a decade of experience keeping the community safe, working for the Marin County District Attorney’s Office prosecuting violent offenders and implementing innovative best practices and programs. Born in San Francisco, A.J. is the oldest of three brothers and thirteen cousins. During his early years, A.J. lived in the Outer Sunset where he spent his afterschool hours in the dry-cleaning business run by his first-generation Chinese-American grandparents. In sixth grade, A.J. moved with his mother to San Rafael and later attended high school at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco. He then received a B.A. in Political Science/Public Policy from University of California San Diego, where he met his wife Jenna, and later graduated cum laude from University of California, Hastings College of the Law. A.J. lives in Corte Madera with his wife and two daughters, where he serves as President of the Reed Union School Board of Trustees and Vice-President of the Marin County School Board Association. As an elected official working to improve education in Marin County, A.J. helps oversee a $20 million budget and over 160 district employees. On the school board, he has consulted on strategic planning, employment, and litigation issues, and is working to increase fiscal responsibility in schools while maintaining excellent education standards for all students. |
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Holistic Health and Wellness
Feb. 21, 2018
William M. Baeza, D.C. is a State certified Doctor of Chiropractic, licensed by the the California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners in 1972. He graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles, Ca. He practiced in San Francisco from 1972 to 1979 and has been in Marin county since 1979. Dr. Baeza has lectured on health subjects (from back pain to digestive and respiratory problems etc.) in Marin as well as all over the Bay area. He served as a certified QME (Qualified Medical Evaluator) for 10 years examining Worker's Comp. patients and evaluating their injuries in a Medical-Legal report. He has lectured nationally to Chiropractic Associations and Seminars. Dr.Baeza calls himself a Chiropractic Activist because he maintains a long term purpose of Changing the Health Care System of the Planet. Also he had his own Chiropractic radio talk show and once debated an Orthopedic Surgeon on KGO radio on the risks and effectiveness of Chiropractic versus Back Surgery. Dr.Baeza's patients say he is the most caring and competent Doctor they have ever been to and explains their problem and treatment in a clear and simple way. His practice is more than 90 % referral from other patients. |
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Mar. 14, 2018
Come join our very own Redwood High School Interact Club for a special breakfast and auction to help support the various efforts these students have been involved in all year. Meet the young leaders and hear about how they have joined together to tackle the issues in our community that they care about most. |
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Next Generation Scholars
Mar. 21, 2018
Next Generation Scholars​ believes equal access to higher education is the key to making positive change within our community. Our mission is to level the playing field by providing dedicated underserved students with all the advantages available to those of privilege.Next Generation Scholars offers a college preparatory curriculum, psychological services, leadership training and supportive social services. All elements of our programs are approached through the lens of ethnic studies and social justice. Our lectures, events, projects and personal interactions are rooted in a deep respect for our multicultural society and a desire to provide our students with a meaningful education. It is of utmost importance that all our students not only see themselves as active agents of change in the community, but that they also think seriously about what values and causes they are going to enact in their lives. While at Wesleyan, Justin founded and led an affinity group for students who identify as men of color called Invisible Men. Justin continued his education in Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy from the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. Previously, Justin has worked in program development, operations, communications, and fundraising in youth development and education non-profits.​ |
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Apr. 04, 2018
Susan B. Levine has been in the financial services industry for most of her career. She was most recently a Managing Director at the Cowen Group (New York), working primarily in real estate where she was responsible for capital raising and investor relations. Prior to joining the Cowen Group, Ms. Levine held several marketing and investment positions at a number of different private investment firms, including one that she co-founded. Ms. Levine started her career in finance at Lehman Brothers, which she joined in 1984, and left in 1993 to join the Clinton Administration Treasury Department in Washington DC. Ms. Levine moved to San Francisco in 2005 to work at a woman-owned hedge fund, and in August of 2015, Ms. Levine and her husband moved to Sonoma from San Francisco, where Ms. Levine planned to continue her bi-coastal life of working in New York and San Francisco. That all changed when Ms. Levine suffered a traumatic accident in New York City, which left her a double amputee, having lost her right arm above the elbow and her left leg above the knee. As a result of the accident, Ms. Levine retired from Cowen and has settled into living full time in Sonoma. She has always been involved in non-profit board service, which she continues to do, including joining the board of the Sonoma Mentoring Alliance. Ms. Levine is a mentor to a 10-year old boy; she is physically active, engaging in swimming, biking, CrossFit and yoga, and she is involved with the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which helps athletes with disabilities engage in sport. Ms. Levine received a B.A. in political science with distinction from Swarthmore College and an M.B.A. in finance from Columbia University. She studied Chinese and lived in Taiwan and worked extensively throughout East Asia, including China, Thailand and Japan. |
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Amy's Kitchen
Apr. 11, 2018
Paul Schiefer is Senior Director of Business Development at Amy's Kitchen Amy's Kitchen is looking to expand to Marin Countywith Amy's Drive Thru is it's fast food arm of the organic frozen food purveyor, which looks to serve sustainable, organic, vegetarian and GMO-free food, quickly. The Santa Rosa-based company has been in business for close to 30 years, with facilities in the Bay Area and Oregon, and sells its line of frozen food in grocery stores. Paul will share a brief history of the company with focus on the values and commitment to making great tasting organic food available to our communities. He'll highlight a few examples of service work, including the recent response to the Sonoma/Napa fires. Then introduce the Amy's Drive Thru restaurant and plans for Corte Madera. |
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Apr. 15, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Presidio Service Project Details Group: Marin Sunrise Rotary Club Date: Sunday April 15, 2018 Time: 10a-1p Meeting Location: YMCA Reach parking lot meeting location: https://goo.gl/maps/KJ3pUbguQiq Presidio Trust Day of Contacts: Esperanza Pimentel, EPimentel@presidiotrust.gov, 1-415-716-7222 Group Contact: Wesley Caddell, wcaddell@gmail.com, 415-250-9114 Project Description: Ecological Restoration. Help enhance the park’s diverse and vibrant native plant communities. The Presidio is home to over 300 species of local plants, including five endangered species, as well as hundreds and hundreds of species of animals, including bats, birds, butterflies, frogs, lizards, and turtles. Ecological restoration seeks to revitalize disturbed natural areas, and preserve San Francisco’s unique natural heritage for future generations. Volunteer activities often include planting, mulching, watering, and weeding. Provided by The Presidio Trust: Water, snack, gloves, and all the necessary tools and training. What paperwork you need to provide: Completed Presidio Trust Agreement for Donated Services form (one for the whole group), and the Presidio Trust List of Group Participants form with all printed names of your group’s participants (attached). What volunteers need to wear: Please ensure all volunteers wear long pants, long sleeves, layered clothing, and sturdy close-toed shoes (no shorts or sandals). A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen is advised. Bring rain gear, if raining. Be prepared to get dirty. Weather: The event will take place rain or shine, unless stormy, dangerous conditions. |
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Project Avary
Apr. 18, 2018 7:00 a.m.
Project Avary offers long-term support, resources, guidance and training for children with incarcerated parents.Project Avary is a safe space where families and children of incarcerated individuals can be open and honest about the pain and grief of losing a loved one to the criminal justice system. Within this container of deep trust and respect, children of the incarcerated join together to grieve and heal the wounds of loss and abandonment. Since 1999, our year-round program has met the unique emotional needs of children with a parent in prison. We intervene early in the lives of children at the ages of 8 to 11, and we make a long-term 10-year commitment to each child and family. Zachary Whelan has worked on criminal justice reform for over a decade leading community-based organizations focused on creating innovative solutions to heal the impacts of incarceration on children and families. He was the Program Coordinator of a violence prevention program on Boston's North Shore, Director of the Orleans County Community Justice Project in Vermont, Associate Director of Restorative Resources in Sonoma County, and is currently the Executive Director of Project Avary. |
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Seven Steps to Build A Better Brain
May 02, 2018
Dr. Sally LaMont is a naturopathic doctor (ND) and acupuncturist (LAc), educator and cook with a functional medicine practice at the Marin Natural Medicine Clinic in Larkspur, California. www.marinnaturalmedicine.com. She focuses on healthy aging, digestive distress, metabolic and hormonal imbalances, diabetes and dementia through personalized natural treatment plans that address the root cause of those conditions. Dr. Sally loves to use food as medicine, and created www.drsallyskitchen.com to share recipes and cutting edge strategies to eat to beat chronic disease. Dr. LaMont earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 1981 from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine and her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine in 1986 at Emperor’s College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. As prior Executive Director of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association, Dr. LaMont led the successful campaign to license NDs in California, granting 34 million people access to natural health care. She was awarded Physician of the Year in 2001 by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians for her work. |