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Solo Aging
Apr. 28, 2021
Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, PhD has developed a niche specialty as an expert in “Solo Aging.” She is an author, certified retirement coach, and professional speaker on retirement and aging. Through her books, public speaking and coaching, she guides people who have no children or who are aging alone to have a safe, fulfilling life in their retirement years. Dr. Geber is a recipient of the “2018 Influencers in Aging” designation by PBS’ Next Avenue. She believes Solo Agers have unique needs in later life that warrant greater foresight and a more robust approach to planning. |
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Autonomous (Self-Driving) Vehicles
May 05, 2021 12:15 p.m.
Autonomous vehicles are coming! Or are they? Only time will tell. In the event that they do come, there are enormous economic and societal issues that will have to be addressed. This talk will be a discussion of what autonomous vehicles might mean for our lives, for government coffers, and for the environment. Many jobs will be lost, many will be created! Their net benefit depends crucially on just who owns them! |
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Civity - Bridging Divides to Strengthen Communities
May 12, 2021 12:15 p.m.
We’ll have a chance to talk virtually with Malka Kopell and Palma Strand of Civity, a national nonprofit organization working to build and strengthen relationships of respect, empathy, and trust across social, political, and cultural divides. They will introduce Civity and describe how it works with community leaders to build relational infrastructure – especially relationships with people who are different from them. This lunch session will preview a May 18th workshop available to Rotary members. Civity is a national nonprofit organization working to transform communities so that everyone can belong. Learn more about Civity: http://www.civity.org. Malka and Palma will also be hosting a workshop for us on May 18. Check your email for more info about that. |
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Homelessness in San Francisco (Update)
May 19, 2021 12:15 p.m.
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Remembrance of Duffy Offield
May 26, 2021 12:15 p.m.
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RethinkWaste
Jun. 09, 2021 12:15 p.m.
Most of us put our bins out to the curb each week, and the debris disappears. THANK YOU to the Recology team! Behind the scenes, there is more going on than you might expect—including some global intrigue. Joe will update us about some challenges facing the solid waste and recycling industry both locally and globally. He’ll talk about significant changes in the commodities market over the past few years, resulting in major environmental and worker-safety threats. We’ll get a peek into the darker side of the love ‘em, but hate ‘em relationship with lithium-ion batteries and plastics. See you Wednesday! |
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Human Trafficking in San Francisco
Jun. 16, 2021 12:15 p.m.
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Club Assembly
Jun. 23, 2021 12:15 p.m.
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Debunking
Jun. 30, 2021 12:15 p.m.
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Reflections on 35 years of public service
Jul. 14, 2021
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The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
Jul. 21, 2021 12:15 p.m.
Mike Kimball and Fritz Brauner will give us their take on the best-selling book by Morgan Housel, “The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness.” A few of the obvious-sounding but useful points they will discuss are “Things that have never happened before happen all the time,” and “The most important part of every plan is planning on your plan not going according to plan.” Knowing Mike and Fritz, this promises to be an informative and entertaining program that you won’t want to miss. |
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LifeMoves
Jul. 28, 2021 12:15 p.m.
LifeMoves, formerly Shelter Network, has been successfully transitioning families, veterans and others from homelessness into permanent housing since it was founded by then-San Mateo County Supervisor Jackie Speier and others in 1987. It now is the largest provider of homeless services in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Its sites include First Step for Families, adjacent to Burlingame in San Mateo, and the Vendome in downtown San Mateo. |
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US Dept of Transportation
Aug. 04, 2021 12:15 p.m.
Justine Hong grew up in Hillsborough and graduated from Duke University before getting her MBA from Harvard University. Her first job out of business school was with Mayor Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign, where she was an essential staff member, managing data for the fundraising operation. She moved over to the Biden-Harris campaign, then followed now Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg to Washington, DC. Justine is now Director of the Office of Secretariat. We'll find out what that title means, what her job entails, what it is like to work in the new administration, and on two exciting national campaigns! |
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District 5150 District Governor
Aug. 11, 2021 12:15 p.m.
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Beekeeping
Aug. 18, 2021 12:15 p.m.
Ray Larios is a member of the Burlingame Planning Commission and part of the Beekeepers’ Guild of San Mateo County. He joined to fulfill a childhood dream of learning how to keep bees. Since then, he has mentored others interested in learning about apiculture and, In his spare time, advocates for bee-friendly regulations in our localities. |
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Art and the impact of the pandemic on the art world
Aug. 25, 2021 12:15 p.m.
In 1915, Dorothy and Ralph Crawford established The Studio Shop, which is now the oldest retail business in Burlingame. In 1955 John and Martha Benson purchased The Studio Shop from the Crawford's niece. Since 1955 the Benson family has been Burlingame's favorite art gallery and picture framing business. In 1989, John and Martha's daughter, Janet, and her husband Carl Martin took over the reins of the business. Janet's sister, Kristen worked at the gallery for years and retired a few years ago. The Studio Shop is proud and grateful to be part of a wonderful community and feels strongly that it is important to give something back. Janet will discuss the impact the pandemic has had on the art world and the importance of art in one's home and place of business. |
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Souls Grown Deep Foundation
Sep. 08, 2021 12:15 p.m.
Max Anderson is the President of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation. Souls Grown Deep advocates the inclusion of Black artists from the South in the canon of American art history and fosters economic empowerment, racial and social justice, and educational advancement in the communities that gave rise to these artists. Souls Grown Deep derives its name from a 1921 poem by Langston Hughes (1902-67) titled The Negro Speaks of Rivers, the last line of which is "My soul has grown deep like the rivers.” Souls Grown Deep Foundation stewards the largest and foremost collection of works by Black artists from the Southern United States, encompassing some 1,000 works by more than 160 artists, two-thirds of whom are women. The Foundation advances its mission through collection transfers, exhibitions, education, public programs, and publications. Maxwell L. Anderson Max Anderson has devoted his career to advancing the mission of non-profit cultural institutions while creating best practices to ensure their development and sustainability. He has long sought to address challenges facing the cultural sector, from community engagement to programmatic relevance, transparent business practices, cultural property ownership disputes, operational efficiency, and the impact of digital platforms on communications. Served as a museum director for almost thirty years in Atlanta, Toronto, New York City, Indianapolis, and Dallas. Max was Museum Director of the Whitney Museum of Art, Indianapolis Museum of Art (which represented the United States in the Venice Biennale during his tenure) and the Dallas Museum of Art. |
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Age Friendly Cities
Sep. 15, 2021 12:15 p.m.
Age-friendly communities are inclusive and considerate of the perspectives of all residents, of all ages, and all persuasions. Age-friendly communities encourage and benefit from diverse citizen engagement by including residents in a process to identify the community’s needs and develop and implement an action plan to address those needs. Hear how the City of Burlingame is working on ways to engage and help seniors age in place in our city. Rosy Earnest is the Associate Director at the Center for Age Friendly Excellence
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5G & TMoible
Sep. 22, 2021 12:15 p.m.
Rodrigo De La Rosa sits on the California Wireless Association (CalWa) Board of Directors. CalWa is responsible for advancing the wireless industry by helping businesses grow, fostering connections between people, and impacting lives through charities the organization supports. |
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Modern Architecture from Around the World–from the Fabulous to the Outrageous
Sep. 29, 2021 12:15 p.m.
Principal Jerry L. Winges AIA has practiced Architecture and Planning since 1974 after graduating from Harvard University with a Master of City Planning in Urban Design. He previously earned a Bachelor of Architecture Degree, with Honors, from University of California, Berkeley, 1970. Winges is a registered Architect in California, Arizona, and Massachusetts, and holds national certification with NCARB. Prior to the formation of Winges Architecture and Planning in 1991, Winges was a Partner with the firm of Hagman-Winges Architects of Menlo Park for 5 years. He also was an Associate and Senior Associate for Sprankle, Lynd and Sprague Architects, San Francisco, for over 8 years. He has over 30 years experience in design and all levels of practice. Winges is a past President of the American Institute of Architects San Mateo County Chapter, and is a Corporate Member of the San Mateo County Chapter of the Institute. He is also a Board Member and Past President of the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce, is a design review consultant for single family projects for the City of Burlingame, is a member of Sea Ranch Association as well as a property Owner, and is active with the Rotary Club of Burlingame and other service and charitable organizations. |
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Tales of an Uber Driver
Oct. 06, 2021 12:15 p.m.
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An Italian Family Circus
Oct. 13, 2021 12:15 p.m.
The Zoppé Family Circus has an amazing, unique story. The Zoppè Family Circus emerged 179 years ago to become one of the legendary circuses in all of Europe. And like many good legends, it begins with a boy and a girl falling in love. Napoleone Zoppè began his career in Budapest, Hungary where he met a ballerina named Ermenglida and founded a circus in Venice, Italy which still bears their name today. Alberto would remain in America and together with his wife Sandra, he has ushered in a new generation to continue the family tradition. His son, Giovanni revived the Zoppè Family Circus six years ago and has since been building its reputation with audiences and critics as an enchanting exhibition of traditional European circus. Giovanni is grateful for his family keeping the tradition alive, especially his father who performed with the circus into his eighties and managed to wow the crowd every time he stepped into the ring.
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McDonough School of Business Undergraduate Program at Georgetown University
Oct. 20, 2021 12:15 p.m.
A graduate of Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Patricia Grant is a career educator who is dedicated to research, teaching and service in K-20 education. Dr. Grant currently serves as the Associate Dean in the McDonough School of Business Undergraduate Program at Georgetown University where she works with students, faculty and administrators to organize a comprehensive curricular and co-curricular experience for undergraduates. The combination of her academic and professional experiences has enabled her to develop proven approaches that assist all students, particularly those who are Black and Latino, in achieving at the highest level that they might also benefit personally, and mentor future generations for the public and private good. Dr. Grant provides thought leadership around: diversity strategy, organizational change, student leadership, educational policy, student retention, and organizational development. |
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