Rotary Club of Oakland

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookeducational-toy-coat-drive-fellowship-friendship-charity-tickets-769292523647

Join us for a special Civic Thursday meeting where we kick off our holiday coat/toy drive, induct new club members, hear a report from our DEI committee, and more.

Oakland Rotary is partnering with the Classified Professionals Employees of Laney College on a BOOK AND EDUCATIONAL TOY DRIVE! We are also requesting donations of a Warm Coat of all Sizes to Laney College also.
Please pick up a New Book and/or Educational Toy for Children at the Laney Children's Center. The NEW, unwrapped Books and Educational Toys should be gender-neutral and appropriate for children ages 2-5.

We will drop off all our Rotary Toy Drive donations to Laney College on Friday, December 8th at noon.
Thank you all in advance for your contributions and for helping the CHILDREN Of Laney College Students and Staff have a very Happy Holiday!!

You can also drop off a New Book or Toy, and Coat at the Rotary Office if that is more convenient.

Please contact Jesse Bowdle to schedule a drop off - [email protected]

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oakland-rotary-3-holiday-party-tickets-769267799697

Join us for a festive celebration at Fred and Alyston Morse's House in Oakland, CA! Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at this in-person event. Visitors welcome, so bring a friend, collegue or family member. We can't wait to see you at 338 Pershing Drive, Oakland, CA for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, music, and good company. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow Rotary members and enjoy the holiday spirit together. Special thanks to our gracious hosts Fred and Alyston Morse and the Entertainment Committee for producing this impressive event.

Hope to see you there! 🎄🙏🏻

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Join us for our Civic Thursday meeting featuring an appearance by Mike Ghielmetti, CEO of Signature Development, developers of the Brooklyn Basin. Signature Development is also responsible for creating iconic Oakland Oakland developments, particularly in the Downtown and Uptown neighborhoods of Oakland.

Additional Information:

Networking and registration start at 12 PM, and the tour starts at 12:30 pm sharp.
Secure parking is available for a flat rate of $5 around the corner at 1717 Webster St - let the attendant know you are there for Oakland Rotary when you arrive or leave. Lunch is available for $20 (cash/credit).
The public, media, and guests are welcome to attend the meeting.

Prior registration is strongly encouraged.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

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Pinball Museum Day
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Pacific Pinball Museum in Alameda, CA, USA! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of pinball and relive the nostalgia of classic arcade games. This in-person event is perfect for pinball enthusiasts of all ages.

PACIFIC PINBALL MUSEUM
Sunday, November 26th, 2023 - 11:00am to 1:30pm

The Pacific Pinball Museum has over 90 games on display in the museum, and nearly all of them are available to play!

There are close to 1500 games in the collection, making it one of the largest in the world. The museum is always in the process of restoring, fixing and changing out their games to give guests a chance to play and explore machines from as early as the 1940's woodrails, to the high-tech wonders of today.

Please check out the website for greater details!
https://www.pacificpinball.org/
Paid tickets to be bought at venue, here are the prices.

Adults $22.00
Seniors (62+), First Responders, Veterans/Military
Educators & Students with valid ID: $15
Children (5-12 yrs): $12
Family Pass (2 adults and 2 youth ages 5-17): $55
Admission price includes:
All day unlimited play on more than 100 games set to free play
In-depth exhibits and self-guided tours free jukeboxes filled with favorites S.T.E.A.M. exhibits, original artwork and more!

Photos from Civic Thursday 11.16.23. Courtesy Isaac Kos-Read. 🙏🏻👏

Thanks to our volunteers for our annual PAL clean up day. We had 18 volunteers including 3 from a nonprofit Sparks who are guests of Ken Benson.

Thank Entertainment committee for drinks and snacks which provided a great 40 minute of fellowship.

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Join us for our Civic Thursday meeting featuring an appearance by Katharine Greenbaum, San Francisco's Creativity Museum Deputy Director and director of Philanthropy and strategic Initiatives.

Additional Information:
Networking and registration start at 12 PM, and the tour starts at 12:30 pm sharp.
Secure parking is available for a flat rate of $5 around the corner at 1717 Webster St - let the attendant know you are there for Oakland Rotary when you arrive or leave. Lunch is available for $20 (cash/credit).
The public, media, and guests are welcome to attend the meeting.

Prior registration is strongly encouraged.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

More pictures from Jennifer Jones visit courtesy of President Tom👏🙏🏻

Civic Thursday Meeting photos from today, welcome to our newest member and thanks to Aly Bonde with the Oakland Chamber for presenting‼️👏👏

The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC) will celebrate its 38th Annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 2nd, from 7 - 11 PM at Oakland's Paramount Theater.

The OIGC has provided Rotarians with a special 10% discount code OIGC38ROTARY when purchasing one of their 100 VIP Tickets.

38th Annual Holiday Concert — Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir 38th Annual Holiday Concert: Living In Harmony Saturday, December 2, 2023 – 7:00PM ( Add to Calendar ) Paramount Theatre, Oakland TICKETS: $15-$80 Online via Ticketmaster.com : Service charges may apply and vary according to the event. Tickets purchased online will be delivered

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-thursday-with-aly-bonde-oakland-thrives-tickets-754115508787

Join us this Thursday for our special guest, Aly Bonde. Many of you may remember Aly from the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber. Aly is the Sr. Director of Public Policy for Oakland Thrives/Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority, an agency of the City of Oakland, OUSD, and County of Alameda. She will share her work on the Oakland Resilient Families Guaranteed Income Pilot and Changing the Narrative about Families Experiencing Poverty.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-with-rotary-pal-camp-cleanup-tickets-737157175957

Volunteer Opportunity
Join the Rotary Club of Oakland for an annual Cleanup at the Police Athletic League (PAL) Camp near the Chabot Space and Science Center. Many Hands make Light Work. Joining us will be local celebrity Wendy Tokuda!

Additional Information:
The public, media, and guests are welcome to attend the meeting.

Prior registration is strongly encouraged.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Excellent to have Past Rotary International President Jennifer Jones and her husband Nick Krayacich join us at Oakland Rotary #3 this week for a very special meeting discussing all the great things Rotary does in local communities and around the world. 🌏 🙏

Jones, who is from Ontario, Canada, made history in 2022 when she was elected to be the first woman President of Rotary International for the 2022-23 term.

Oakland Rotary #3 Halloween Party 2023 photos Part II
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👉 Special thanks to Ed Brail and his fabulous staff at Chapel of the Chimes Oakland for hosting. 👏 👏

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-with-rotary-pal-camp-cleanup-tickets-737157175957

Join the Rotary Club of Oakland for an annual Cleanup at the Police Athletic League (PAL) Camp near the Chabot Space and Science Center. Many Hands make Light Work. Joining us will be local celebrity Wendy Tokuda!

Additional Information:
The public, media, and guests are welcome to attend the meeting.

Prior registration is strongly encouraged.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-thursday-with-ri-past-president-jennifer-jones-zoom-only-tickets-730846460437

Rotarians and Guests are invited to attend this ZOOM Lunch meeting featuring Past Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. Jennifer Jones will help us launch our Rotary International Giving Campaign.
Dinner Event on 11/2:
If you would like to see Jennifer Jones in person, we invite you to a Dinner event on the evening of Thursday, November 2nd, in Jennifer Jones' honor at Scott's Seafood Restaurant in Oakland's Jack London Square at 6 PM. This is a ticketed event, $110 per person. The event will include a reception, dinner, and wine and soft drinks. If you would like to register for this event, please click on this LINK. Dinner at Scott’s: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rotary-foundation-dinner-with-ri-past-president-jennifer-jones-tickets-730887513227
Additional Information:
We will open the Zoom Room by 12:20 PM, and the meeting will start at 12:30 PM sharp.
The public, media, and guests are welcome to attend the meeting.

Special thanks to Ed Brail and his staff for hosting the Oakland Rotary #3 Halloween Party. Honorable mention to DJ Sharky for the music and decorations and the catering staff. 🙏🏻👏

Fun times and awesome costumes at the Oakland Rotary #3 Halloween Party 2023 🌘 🎃 👻 🧐 💥

👉 Special thanks to Ed Brail and his fabulous staff at Chapel of the Chimes Oakland for hosting. 👏 👏

Stay tuned for Part II of the event photos 📸

Recent Rotary Oakland service day at Joaquin Miller park.

The person with the mask is Greg Annis.

The other two persons in the photo are Shannon Hackley and Dana Sack.

Don't forget to register, feel free to bring a friend, family member, or two. Kid-friendly.

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Don't forget to register, feel free to bring a friend, family member, or two. Kid-friendly.

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WASH for Primary Schools Homabay Kenya. All of the project funds have been received from Rotary Foundation and other donors, and are now in accounts in the US and Kenya that are dedicated to the project. Rotary Club of Sagam and the rest of our team in Kenya are doing a fantastic job, meeting with the community and planning implementation, going to the two schools to provide soap and discuss sanitation and handwashing, and transporting unvaccinated students to the local hospital for polio vaccination. Old toilets will be renovated and new toilets added during school holidays. Thank you again for your support of this project. We will keep you informed as goals are met.

Register Here Now by Thursday (COB) deadline: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rotary-foundation-dinner-with-ri-past-president-jennifer-jones-tickets-730887513227

Oakland Rotary #3 and Area 1 Clubs invite you to a Rotary International Foundation dinner featuring a special evening with Rotary International Past-President Jennifer Jones.

Keynote Speaker:
Jennifer Jones is the Founder of the Imagine Impact Tour and will visit Oakland's Jack London Square to share "Stories From the Front Line."

District 5170 & Bay Area Rotarians are invited to attend this very special dinner. The evening event will include a reception and dinner, with wine and soft drinks.

Additional Information:
Reception at 6 PM, and the Dinner Presentation from 7 - 9 PM.

Parking: Valet Recommended (added security to be provided & please do not leave valuables in the car in these difficult times)

If you have any questions, please contact Jesse Bowdle at 510-451-2120

Registration for this event is required.

WETLAND HABITAT
ARROWHEAD MARSH BIG DAY OF BIRDING NOVEMBER 5TH

9:00 A.M.
Sunday, November 5th, 2023 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Come join us for High Adventure's first birding event. The event will be conducted by member Randy Arnold

We'll be birding from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 AM. We'll post all our bird sightings on the eBird app. I have this app. We'll be citizen scientist providing information to Cornell University on bird populations and their migration. Bring your binoculars

This will be a great opportunity to enjoy some of our fall migrants on their way south. Many birds actually over-winter on San Francisco Bay. Our winter climate is so mild that we all know what a great place it is including many birds.

Next to the commercial bustle of Oakland International Airport is a 741-acre park leased from the Port of Oakland, protecting the remainder of a once-extensive marshland at San Leandro Bay

At the intersection of Doolittle Drive and Swan Way is the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Grove, completed with community support and dedicated in 1993. The grove consists of a group of trees surrounding a grassy glade. There is also a brick wall inscribed with donors' names.

Doolittle Dr. & Swan Way, Oakland, CA MLK, Jr. Shoreline Center: 7250 Doolittle Dr. Oakland, CA 94621

The 50-acre Arrowhead Marsh is a stopover on the Pacific Flyway and is part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network--dogs must be on-leash at all times.

Birds: marsh birds (including rails), waterfowl, shorebirds

Check out the recent sightings https://ebird.org/hotspot/L161083

When on the site, click the species name for details

Register Now Here:
https://www.oakland-rotary.org/calendar/events/2023-11-05/arrowhead-marsh-big-day-birding-november-5th-900-am

MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline--Arrowhead Marsh, Alameda County, CA, US - eBird Hotspot Explore a complete list of bird species observations in this area.

Civic Thursday Zoom Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-thursday-with-ri-past-president-jennifer-jones-zoom-only-tickets-730846460437

Rotary Dinner at Scott’s Seafood w/ Jennifer Jones: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rotary-foundation-dinner-with-ri-past-president-jennifer-jones-tickets-730887513227

Rotarians and Guests are invited to attend this ZOOM Lunch meeting featuring Past Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. Jennifer Jones will help us launch our Rotary International Giving Campaign.

Dinner Event on 11/2:
If you would like to see Jennifer Jones in person, we invite you to a Dinner event on the evening of Thursday, November 2nd, in Jennifer Jones' honor at Scott's Seafood Restaurant in Oakland's Jack London Square at 6 PM. This is a ticketed event, $110 per person. The event will include a reception, dinner, and wine and soft drinks.

Additional Information:
We will open the Zoom Room by 12:20 PM, and the meeting will start at 12:30 PM sharp.

The public, media, and guests are welcome to attend the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Welcome to our new club members inducted 10.19.23. 👏👏

Thanks to Membership Committee Chair Isaac Kos-Read for the great photos‼️👏

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-thursday-annual-halloween-party-tickets-728315510297

This event is free and open to visitors and other Bay Area folks who might be interested in checking out Oakland Rotary.

Our host, Ed Brail, will welcome us to his beautiful, Julia Morgan designed Chapel of the Chimes facility for our Annual Halloween Party.

Please come dressed in costume and enjoy light fare, drinks, music, and a costume contest.

Additional Information:

Prior registration is strongly encouraged.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Hope to see you there❗🌘 👻 👹 🎃

Do you follow our club on social media? Here are all the handles, don't keep Rotary Club of Oakland a secret. Feel free to like and share our posts.

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjh-qvFDHqjpHGwFTTssvvg

Or this one:

Rotary Club of Oakland Meeting of - YouTube The Rotary Club of Oakland brings together civic, business, & professional leaders with an interest in community service, networking, fellowship and learning...

There is a Civic Thursday meeting at the California Ballroom tomorrow. Per President Tom, we are doing a "member extravaganza" highlighting new members as well as a book fair.

Hope to see you then!

CIVIC THURSDAY CLUB MEETING | 10-19-2023 Rotary Club of Oakland 1736 Franklin Street, Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 451-2120 Fax: (510) 451-2121 Email: [email protected]

On Thursday October 12, 2023, as part of the Peralta District of the Golden Gate Area Council of Scouting, Harold Lowe was presented with the Cliff Dochterman Award. The award is presenting jointly by Rotary and Scouting to recognize an individual’s outstanding service to youth though volunteer work in both Rotary and Scouting. In addition to serving on the Board of Oakland Rotary, as a Trustee of the Oakland Rotary Endowment, Harold is in his 4th year as Chair of the Enterprise Institute. In Scouting Harold serves as the Peralta District Commissioner, one of the key 3 leaders for Scouting in Oakland and Emeryville. He also serves as the Scout Master for Troop 97, Cub Master for Pack 97 and an Advisor to Girls Troop 2097. Both Rotary and Scouting are committed to community service (Do a Good Turn Daily and Service Above Self), as well as developing individuals of high moral character (the Scout Oath and Law and the 4 Way Test).

As a youth, Harold was active in Scouting and was one of the first youth participants in the Enterprise Institute 38 years ago. Harold was surprised to receive the award that night; we can’t imagine a more deserving recipient who lives both organizations’ values daily. Congratulations Harold for a well-earned honor! 👏👏‼️

Excellent Oakland Rotary Mastermind Event at Scene Oakland.👏💯

We heard inspiring stories of business success as well as challenges from our impressive slate of Rotarian speakers. Thanks for coming everyone❗🌻

Special thanks to Dale Marie Golden with Bridge Bank for taking the group photo and contributing other event photos.💥 🥂

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rotary-mastermind-learn-from-the-best-be-the-best-tickets-718848714857

Last chance to Register. Join us for our Rotary Mastermind speaker and networking event to learn how to take your business or organization to the next level.

This exciting networking event will feature top speakers who will provide insights and coaching on how to help your organization breakdown barriers to its success and achieve new heights.

The speakers and discussion topics for this event include: Allison Bliss, "Purpose-Driven Marketing," Shannon Hackley, "The Ecosystem of Business Development," and Lewis Griggs, "100/100 Leadership."

This event is part of an ongoing series that seeks to build capacity and knowledge in the community by developing entrepreneurs and organizational leaders.

This event will be held at a new exciting event space in Oakland called "Scene Oakland," located at 274 12th Street, Oakland, 94607.

For more information visit: https://www.sceneoakland.com/ (Note: See photos courtesy of Scene Oakland)

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In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, the Rotary Club of Oakland is pleased to welcome special guest speakers, Juanita Chavez Gordon & Arnoldo García, Co-Chairs of the 29th Annual Día de los Mu***os celebration at the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). They will discuss the history, traditions, and importance of this celebration as well as present stunning visuals from past events and travels. They will also share more about the Oakland Museum's Día de los Mu***os celebration on October 22nd from 11 am - 4 pm. You don't want to miss this...

Additional Information:

This is an online, Zoom Only Meeting

The public, media, and guests are welcome to attend the meeting.

Prior registration is strongly encouraged.