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RI Convention, Hawaii
Jun 05, 2020
INFORMATION, REGISTRATION, ETC:http://www.riconvention.org/en/honolulu/register?cid=mkt_Honolulureg_20190730_eml_na_na_na_julyV1email_enImportant deadlines5 June 2019: Last day for special promotional discount 15 December 2019: Last day for early-registration discount 31 March 2020: Last day for preregistration discount 30 April 2020: Last day to request to cancel registration or tickets 10 June 2020: Last day for online registration Registration feesRegister early to take advantage of discounted rates. Go to registration fees for information about rates, cancellations, and refunds, and what your registration includes. Registration for children (age 18 and younger)A parent or legal-guardian must complete a registration form to register those of age 18 or younger. It is not possible to register children 18 and under online. Group registrationGroups of 25 or more Rotary members, Rotaractors, and club and district employees may register as a group. All fees must be submitted in full in a single payment using a credit card or check (drawn from a U.S. bank only), or through an international office or fiscal agent. Review the group registration guidelines and download the group registration form. After 31 March 2020, additional group members can be added only on-site at the convention. |
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As If They Were Angels - A Big Story of Disaster, Rescue, and Heroism, Now A Film
Jun 11, 2020 12:00 PM
This story that filmmaker Ms. Strauss will discuss is a very compelling and somewhat unknown, both tragic and inspirational, incident that happened on February 18, 1942. She has shed light on what happened 78 years ago in one of the worst non-combat disasters in the history of the US Navy and just after the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Ms. Strauss' dad was one of the surviving sailors out of the 186 that were rescued and where dreadfully, 203 sailors died. Her film had a great reception among film festival audiences, had three showings at the recent Mill Valley Film Festival, as well as at indie theater screenings too. Its website: www.asiftheywereangels.com |
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A Great White Shark Attack - An Inspirational Survival Story
Jun 18, 2020 12:00 PM
This is an inspirational survival story with a gripping account. Jonathan Kathrein will describe his incredible great white shark attack experience. His story recounts the eerie moments just before the attack, when something smashes into his hand as he paddles out on his boogie board, while waiting for another wave. He was 50 yards off shore at Stinson Beach.
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It's a first and open to all Rotary members and participants. Signin to signup at www.rotary.org
Jun 20, 2020
Come together during general sessions to witness the power of Rotary connections. Learn new skills, explore thought-provoking topics and discover inventive ways to engage and adapt at the breakout sessions. Visit the convention's event page on Facebook to connect with other members. And also use the hashtag #Rotary20 in your social media posts to share what you're looking forward to at this year's convention. |
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Installation Celebration - Her Upcoming Term 2020/21
Jun 24, 2020 5:30 PM
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A Cambodian Escape - 1978
Jul 02, 2020 12:00 PM
Mony is a survivor of the atrocities in Cambodia that took place during the Pol Pot Regime. He spent many years in refugee camps and immigrated to the United States when he was only 10 years old. Because of his background and upbringing, Mony feels strongly about and has been highly involved in giving to others and giving back to his community. Mony is currently the President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America—Greater East Bay Chapter, the Vice-President and Co-Founder of the Tri-Valley Non Profit Alliance and the Chairman and Founder of the Mony Nop Foundation, an organization working to promote volunteerism and development in the areas of arts, athletics, and leadership for middle and high school students. Mony earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Saint Mary's College in 2004. He thrives on meeting new people, interacting with friends, family, and colleagues, embracing new opportunities and learning experiences and lives his life as if he is dying! |
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"The Apollo Chronicles"
Jul 09, 2020 12:00 PM
"In celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo, the nation’s attention returned to the minute-to-minute missions, the brave astronauts, and the political machinery that launched the program. We can also pause to ask: How exactly did the engineers solve so many daunting problems from scratch? This presentation will crawl into Apollo’s chariot, revisiting some fascinating and lesser known engineering stories, informed by interviews with the Apollo-era engineers. Importantly, what did we learn and what are we still learning from America’s first moon missions?" |
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Turkey and Its Relations with Russia and the U.S.
Jul 16, 2020 12:00 PM
So Turkey and Russia being on opposite sides of the civil war in Syria, while the position of the United States is confused by our current president. His Blog: SkepticalEvidence.com |
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District 5150 Club Visit
Jul 23, 2020 12:00 PM
Come get to know our new District Governor Mary Bates at our Meeting and find out about her plans for the District this year. Mary joined Rotary in 2005 through her community program event work alongside of the Rotary Club of Foster City. Since becoming a Rotarian, she has served in numerous leadership positions such as the Foster City Rotary Club President and Endowment and Foundation Chair, Charter Rotaract Advisor, Foreign Exchange Student Counselor, District Community Services Chair, Assistant Governor, Special Events and Conference Chair, and currently serves as Governor-Elect of the Rotary International District 5150. We're looking forward to getting to know her better! |
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at the Bay Model
Jul 29, 2020 5:30 PM
Evening Social, We will social distance at the Bay Model (outdoors). Lisa and John Scopazzi will supply beef sliders (up to two or three per person), and paper plates they will have an option of cheese or not. Bring your own silverware, drinks, side dish picnic food and beverage! Make a picnic out of it and bring lawn chairs or use the Bay Model picnic tables! Limited Zoom capabilities will be provided if you don't want to attend in person. Watch for updates on July 27 eblast. Please RSVP: Lisa Scopazzi |
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Hitler's Greatest Gamble
Aug 06, 2020 12:00 PM
On June 22, 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa, one of the turning points of World War II. Within six months, the invasion bogged down on the outskirts of Moscow, and the Eastern Front proved to be the decisive theater in the defeat of the Third Reich. Ever since, most historians have agreed that this was Hitler's gravest mistake. In Hitler's Great Gamble, James Ellman argues that while Barbarossa was a gamble and perverted by genocidal Nazi ideology, it was not doomed from the start. Rather it represented Hitler's best chance to achieve his war aims for Germany which were remarkably similar to those of the Kaiser's government in 1914. Other options, such as an invasion of England, or an offensive to seize the oil fields of the Middle East were considered and discarded as unlikely to lead to Axis victory.
In Ellman's recounting, Barbarossa did not fail because of flaws in the Axis invasion strategy, the size of the USSR, or the brutal cold of the Russian winter. Instead, German defeat was due to errors of Nazi diplomacy. Hitler chose not to coordinate his plans with his most militarily powerful allies, Finland and Japan, and ensure the seizure of the ports of Murmansk and Vladivostok. Had he done so, Germany might well have succeeded in defeating the Soviet Union and, perhaps, winning World War II. Drawing on a wealth of primary and secondary sources (including many recently released), Hitler's Great Gamble is a provocative work that will appeal to a wide cross-section of World War II buffs, enthusiasts, and historians. A Recovering Hedge Fund Manager. Now an author who writes about equity investment strategies and World War II history Mr. Ellman holds a bachelor’s degree in history and economics from Tufts and an MBA from Harvard University. A former hedge fund manager and field examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, he lives near San Francisco, California with his wife and two sons. |
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Without Precedent: Chief Justice John Marshall and His Times
Aug 13, 2020 12:00 PM
Joel Paul will talk about WITHOUT PRECEDENT and CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN MARSHALL AND HIS TIMES and about the USSC, and the principle of Judicial Review. John Marshall was the son of a frontiersman and a cousin of Thomas Jefferson, Marshall grew up in poverty but learned to be a proud individual and was educated, allowing him to develop both his exceptional personality and intellect. When he was a young man, the American Revolution began and he volunteered as a rifleman in the 3rd Virginia Regiment, which served at the Battle of Trenton and remained with Washington at Valley Forge. Marshall went on to continue to influence America in its early days, picking up the Federalist mantle after the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams. He served as an ambassador to France, served as legal counsel for influential businessmen, and eventually ended up on the Supreme Court, which he transformedinto the august and influential body that it is today; the body that could restore the now lost Constitution. |
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Preventing Financial Abuse and Fraud of the Elderly
Aug 20, 2020 12:00 PM
FAST was formed in 2005 to provide expert forensic assistance in the investigation of complex cases of suspected elder financial abuses with regards to the predatory practices that continue to plague our older citizens. Especially during these times of the pandemic, they are reminding older adults to be vigilant against online scammers, and to learn more about its cybersecurity practices. In effect, vulnerable and isolated adults may be contacted and offered fake testing kits or COVID-19 treatments in order for these scammers to gain access to personal and financial information. More about FAST: https://youtu.be/KHTQh9LScBE
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An Intimate Portrait of an Unlikely Rock Star: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sep 03, 2020 12:00 PM
"An Intimate Portrait of an Unlikely Rock Star: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg” This lecture and clips from the documentary "RBG" will explore how her early legal battles changed the world for women. Justice Ginsburg has developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. But the unique personal journey of her rise to the nation's highest court has been largely unknown, even to some of her biggest fans, until now. Through clips from the documentary “RBG,” we will explore Ginsburg's life and career with emphasis on her legal legacy. |
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International Space Station
Sep 10, 2020 12:00 PM
NASA Ambassador Ron Rosano will speak about the International Space Station. 19 Years In Orbit (and counting)—What's Up At The International Space Station?
SpaceX astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken just returned home from two months in Earth orbit on the ISS - come find out more about their work, the amazing achievments of the project, the out-of-this-world effects of life in weightlessness, and more in a free Zoom presentation by NASA Solar System Ambassador Ron Rosano, sponsored by Larkspur Library. Circling the Earth at over 17,000 MPH and continuously occupied since November 2000, the International Space Station is one of the world's greatest examples of international cooperation. More about Ron: http://www.ronrosano.com/ |
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Making Your Mind Magnificent: Use the New Brain Science to Transform Your Life
Sep 17, 2020 12:00 PM
Making Your Mind Magnificent: Use the New Brain Science to Transform Your Life: End Negative Thinking, Improve Focus and Clarity, and Be Happier Steven Campbell (affectionately known as the “Brain Whisperer”) shows you how to use the new brain science to transform your life: end negative thinking, improve focus and clarity, enhance problem solving, and simply be happier. Steven shares the exact principles of how your mind works. And as any of the great teachers will tell you, the secret to success and happiness in life is found inside your brain. Based on the science of Cognitive Psychology, you’ll discover how to: • End negative thinking while increasing positive thinking • Solve problems more easily • Use the power of affirmations & self-talk the right way to get amazing results • Think with greater clarity & improved focus • Experience a growing sense of self-confidence & improved self-image • Optimize your brain to get the most out of life & be happier Chapter by chapter you will be led on amazing journey of how your mind actually works and how to use it to achieve whatever it is that you want in life. Tools and exercises at end of each chapter will help you quickly and easily master the concepts being presented. Once you understand how your mind works you will learn quicker, think clearer, solve problems more easily and transform your life. Simply put you will be happier. |
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LEANING ON THE ARC
Sep 24, 2020 12:00 PM
Gerry Scwhartzbach, author of LEANING ON THE ARC will talk about the general theme of his book; which is the objectification of human beings. And he will provide an example or two from his most interesting career as a criminal defense attorney who mostly took cases that interested him regardless of whether it seemed the person was probably guilty as charged. His point is that we should not write people off even when the potential for redemption seems remote.
Many of his cases were intriguing and challenging and would probably have had a very different outcome if he had not done the thorough investigation that he did. Gerry is perhaps best known for successfully defending actor Robert Blake against charges he had murdered his wife.
Gerry is inspiring, and his book should be required reading for everyone desiring to work in criminal justice.
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Virtual Fundraiser on Zoom!
Sep 30, 2020
Rotary Club of Sausalito and Sausalito Woman's Club STRONGER TOGETHER — SERVICE ABOVE SELF Virtual Fundraiser Wednesday, September 30th — 6pm on Zoom This Fall we join forces with the Sausalito Woman's Club in Joint Fundraiser for both organizations. This partnership will enable both organizations to show we are Stronger Together than Apart! Look forward to fun Musical Entertainment and More by local celebrities Buy Raffle tickets — Become a Sponsor or Make a Donation — Auction Items |
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Sep 30, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mark your calendars for the Rotary Club of Sausalito and Sausalito Woman's Club STRONGER TOGETHER — SERVICE ABOVE SELF Virtual Fundraiser Wednesday, September 30th — 6pm on Zoom This Fall we join forces with the Sausalito Woman's Club in a Joint Fundraiser for both organizations. This partnership will enable both organizations to show we are Stronger Together than Apart! Look forward to fun Musical Entertainment and More by local celebrities Buy Raffle tickets — Raffle Certificates from Southern Marin restaurants and stores (each valued at $100) Become a Sponsor or Make a Donation
• 4 Day — Las Vegas Getaway • Bay Cruise aboard Five Stars Yacht (up to 20 people) • 3 Night Stay — North Lake Tahoe Retreat
• The Spinnaker • Hubba Hubba • Angelino Restaurant • Katya Jewelry • Sushi Ran • gr.dano Boutique • Saylor's • Driver's Market • Le Garage • Bar Bocce • Seafood Peddler • The Trident • Scoma’s • Buckeye • Copita • F3 • Murray Circle • Hanson’s Tasting Room Sausalito • Fish • Osteria Divino * * * |
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Mars Rover
Oct 15, 2020 12:00 PM
NASA Ambassador Ron Rosano leads a talk on the history and the future projects to our closest neighbor Mars. NASA's newest Mars rover will transport a helicopter and sample tubes for gathering Martian soil! Learn more about this exciting new chapter in Mars exploration. More about Ron: http://www.ronrosano.com/ |
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Oct 19, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Please join Rotary Club of Sausalito in welcoming the candidates for Sausalito City Council. This is the last scheduled forum for Sausalito City Council Candidates.
A. Candidate introductions
B. Topics to be discussed:
1. Sausalito Involvement 2. Affordable Housing 3. Your Personal Plan 4. Sausalito Financial Forecast Each candidate will have 2 minutes to talk about the topic. C. Each candidate will have 1 minute to make their final statement.
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This forum is open to the public.
https://zoom.us/j/3749852928... Meeting ID: 374 985 2928
Password: 816964 If you prefer to call in dial +1 669 900 9128 Upcoming Sausalito Election — November 3 |
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Marin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit
Oct 22, 2020 12:00 PM
Rich Shelton Search Manager, Marin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit Rich joined the Marin County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue team in 2011, becoming a Search Manager in 2014. He is also the team’s Personnel Manager. During his tenure, Rich has participated in almost 300 searches, serving in overhead roles on many of them. Rich is actively involved in improving the team’s effectiveness by leveraging technology, particularly with respect to GIS and management information systems. Rich studied Chemical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering at U.C. Berkeley. Following graduation in 1981, he worked for the Saudi Government, Chevron Research Company, and Chevron International Oil Company before moving on to a long career with Morgan Stanley in London and New York. Rich was a Managing Director in the firm’s institutional Commodities Trading Division before retiring into a consulting role in 2009. |
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Oct 28, 2020 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Rotary Club of Sausalito invites you to join in a unique sail aboard the brigantine, Matthew Turner. Costumes encouraged.
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Homelessness in Marin
Nov 05, 2020
Mr. Henning is San Rafael’s director of homeless planning and outreach. Hening’s previous position was as North Bay regional director of Downtown Streets Team, a Palo Alto–based nonprofit that helps homeless people empower themselves by cleaning up urban streets, sidewalks and parks. In that position for three years, he launched a Marin branch of DST in July 2013. Prior to that, he worked two years with DST in Santa Clara County and one year with the City of San Jose as the Santa Clara County Project Homeless Connect coordinator. Christine Paquette is the Executive Director for the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County, where she has held management positions for the past eleven years. Before becoming an Executive Director, Christine spent 14 years in non-profit development on the East and West Coasts. Christine is a member of Marin’s Homeless Policy Steering Committee and is on the board of the Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition. She has taught nonprofit management classes at UC Berkeley and Dominican University and has served on the development board for the national St. Vincent de Paul Society. Christine is a Marin County native and a graduate of Redwood High School and U.C. Berkeley. She currently resides in downtown San Rafael. |
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Sausalito Marin City Sanitary District
Nov 12, 2020 12:00 PM
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The White Devil’s Daughters
Nov 19, 2020 12:00 PM
As a veteran correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek magazine, Ms. Siler spent more than two decades in the Europe and the United States, reporting from a dozen countries on topics as varied as biotechnology, cult wines, puppy breeding, and a princess’s quest to restore a Hawaiian palace’s lost treasures. Her stories and reviews have also appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and the Oxford Encyclopedia on Food and Drink in America. |
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How Dry I Ain’t: Prohibition – the Ignoble Experiment that Failed
Dec 03, 2020 12:00 PM
How Dry I Ain’t: Prohibition – the Ignoble Experiment that Failed
John's presentation will be filled with fascinating bits of Bay Area history, especially on Sausalito, which was ground Zero for speakeasies and bootleggers! The year 2020 is the centennial of the beginning of the Volstead Act (1920 – 1933), the enforcement legislation of the 18 th Amendment. The Prohibition movement had its origins in the Northeast and Midwest, with very little enthusiasm in the West, and particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. But it was the “Law of the Land,” and we had to obey its restrictions. The 13 years of Prohibition have been sensationalized, primarily because of gang violence and dramatic law enforcement methods in big cities and smaller communities in other regions of the nation. This presentation will focus on the less dramatic activities of citizens in our area, who found ways to circumvent what President Herbert Hoover called the “noble experiment” with a much more relaxed attitude.
John Freeman was born, educated and has lived his entire life in San Francisco. He has a BA in History from USF and a Master's from S.F. State University. After teaching in San Francisco public high schools for 35 years, he retired and pursued his passion for San Francisco history - in depth. He has published numerous articles in print and online and has presented in a variety of settings, including podcasts. The topic of how the Bay Area reacted to the 13 years of Prohibition has only fragmented, anecdotal pieces, which piqued his curiosity to research the topic further, with an emphasis on how Marin County dealt with this "ignoble experiment."
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