Rotary Club of Oakland

Civic Thursday - September 12, 2024 at Noon in the California Ballroom Daniel Fried, the former U.S. Ambassador to Poland, joins us this week. Ambassador Fried played a pivotal role in shaping NATO’s enlargement policy to Central European nations while fostering NATO-Russia relations, working toward a Europe that is whole, free, and at peace. This is a unique opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in international diplomacy on the critical issues shaping the future of Europe and global security. Learn more and RSVP to reserve your seat: https://lnkd.in/gtPy4V5J #USForeignRelations #GlobalSecurity #DanielFried #RotaryClubofOakland #RotaryDistrict5170 #Rotary

Civic Thursday, October 10 at Noon We will meet the vibrant and talented Kedrick Armstrong, the new conductor and musical director of the Oakland Symphony. Lauded by the Chicago Tribune for his ability to “simply let the score speak for itself,” Kedrick's extensive repertoire, spanning from early music to new premieres, reflects his deep joy and curiosity for all music.  Learn more and RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gVpTJPep #RotaryClubofOakland #OaklandSymphony #RotaryDistrict5170 #ClassicalMusic #Symphony Shannon Leigh Hackley Tom Limon Mary M. Geong, CPA, EA, MBA, MS Tax

Saturday, September 21 from 4 - 10:30pm Join us for the Oakland Athletics vs the New York Yankees game and fireworks show. We will tailgate beforehand! Buy your tickets and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gzARNh9H Bring a friend! #RotaryClubofOakland3 #OaklandAs #NewYorkYankees #Baseball #RotaryDistrict5170

Civic Thursday, October 10 at Noon We welcome Ryan Murphy, a U.S. Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer who competed in the 2016, 2021, and 2024 games. Learn more and RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gvwZCi4H #RotaryClubofOakland3 #RotaryDistrict5170 #OlympicGames2024 #RyanMurphySwimmer #GoldMedalist #RotaryClub Shannon Leigh Hackley Tom Limon Mary M. Geong, CPA, EA, MBA, MS Tax

Civic Thursday - September 19 at Noon Brian Copeland, an award-winning actor, comedian, author, playwright, television and radio talk show host based in the San Francisco Bay Area, will share highlights of his amazing career, which is still going strong after 40 years. Learn more and RSVP to https://lnkd.in/gieDNtgg Shannon Leigh Hackley Tom Limon Mary M. Geong, CPA, EA, MBA, MS Tax #RotaryClubofOakland3 #RotaryDistrict5170 #Rotary #TelevisionandFilm #Radio

Civic Thursday at the Rotary Club of Oakland#3 - October 3 at 12 pm Join us for an inspiring talk with Dr. Judith Guskin, a distinguished educator, organizer, and filmmaker whose life's work has been shaped by a passion for service and social justice. Dr. Guskin's journey began during the pivotal days of the 1960 presidential election when Senator Kennedy's challenge to students led her to organize support for what would become the Peace Corps. Learn more and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gg22vBkT Shannon Leigh Hackley Tom Limon Mary M. Geong, CPA, EA, MBA, MS Tax #RotaryClubofOakland3 #RotaryDistrict5170 #Rotary #PeaceCorps #CommunityService #SocialJustice

Discover the Magic of Rotary Join us for an evening of networking and discovery as we introduce the incredible opportunities Rotary has to offer. This event is designed for prospective members to learn about the Rotary Club of Oakland and the impactful work we do in our community and beyond. RSVP to https://lnkd.in/gW7X3pUr Shannon Leigh Hackley Tom Limon Mary M. Geong, CPA, EA, MBA, MS Tax #RotaryClubofOakland3 #RotaryDistrict5170 #Rotary #CommunityService #Networking #BusinessDevelopment

Civic Thursday, September 5 Danny Wan, Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, join us. He will discuss the exciting new developments happening at the Port, including renaming the Oakland International Airport - OAK and other new developments with the Port of Oakland. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights into the future of one of the Bay Area's most vital transportation and trade hubs. RSVP to https://lnkd.in/gQ5TANFZ Shannon Leigh Hackley Tom Limon Mary M. Geong, CPA, EA, MBA, MS Tax #RotaryClubofOakalnd3 #RotaryDistrict5170 #RotaryClub #PortofOakland #OaklandInternationalAirport #transportation #trade

Civic Thursday - August 15, 2024 at Noon Joining us this week is William G. Wong, a journalist and author of "Son's Of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America." A native of Oakland, California's Chinatown, William received his B.A. at the University of California at Berkeley and M.S. at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. His print journalism career was spent at The Wall Street Journal (1970-1979) and The Oakland Tribune (1979-1996). He also worked for The San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco News Call Bulletin, and has written for the San Francisco Examiner, East West: the Chinese American Journal, and Asian Week, among other publications. His book shares how his father entered the U.S. legally as the “son of a native,” despite having partially false papers. Sons of Chinatown is Wong’s evocative dual memoir of his and his father’s parallel experiences in America. RSVP to https://lnkd.in/gwqa4yA7 and bring a friend! Shannon Leigh Hackley Mary M. Geong, CPA, EA, MBA, MS Tax Tom Limon #RotaryClubofOakland3 #RotaryDistrict5170 #Rotary #AsianImmigration #OaklandChinaTown #memoir

August 29, 2024 Our annual Summer Picnic offers a relaxing way to enjoy the company of Oakland Rotarians and learn what makes this such a special club. Bring the whole family! Buy your tickets at https://lnkd.in/gKka9hn6 #RotaryClubofOakland #RotaryDistrict5170 #Rotary Shannon Leigh Hackley Tom Limon Mary M. Geong, CPA, EA, MBA, MS Tax Rotary Club of Oakland