
What We Do
Supporting Oakland Rotary with the Committees:
Brown Bag, Entertainment, High Adventure, Main Event, Speakers (formerly Programs) and Sports.
Committee Blog
12 mile Ride out and back
Meet at the Bridge Yard Pavilion, 210 Burma St. Oakland
Time: 8:30 A.M.
Total distance: 12 miles out and back from Bridge Yard.
We will cycle out on the bridge and have few minute stop at the top of the incline. From there the ride will continue onto the island for socialization at Aracely Cafe for coffee/breakfast.
The ride wiil let you enjoy the fabulous views of the East Bay and the City depending on fog, of course.
On the return you will get a bit of exercise cycling over the hill. The return to Bridge Yard is a smooth cruise, downhill and with the wind!
Parking is available at the Bridge Yard, or park at either Toys R Us or Target. and cycle to the start of the Bay Bridge path across from IKEA, then out to Bridge Yard Pavilion (about 10-15 min).
Note, cycling out on the bridge will be into the wind, and up a grade of a 2-4%. It can be a bit chilly, so dress accordingly.
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Activities - Subcommittees
Brown Bag
Arranges annual off-site lunch and business networking meeting held at various member businesses.
Committee Chair:
Julie Fox juliafox@earthlink.net
Meeting Time and Place:
At the Call of the Chair
Entertainment
Organizes various social functions for Club members, families, and friends, e.g., new members’ parties, tailgate parties, Cocktails with the President networking events, and special occasion dinners at local restaurants.
Committee Co-Chairs:
Dudley Thompson dudleyt@aol.com
Meeting Time and Place:
Once a month, at the Call of the Chair
High Adventure
Plans active, adventurous activities for members, including skiing, whale watching, hiking, and kayaking
Committee Co-Chairs:
Mark Rosen mrosen@info-gate.com
Tom LImon tomlimon@gmail.com
Meeting Time and Place:
1st Monday of month at 5:30 pm unless a Holiday Falls on that date. Meeting will be the following Monday
Newmark Knight Frank 1111 Broadway, Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94607
Location Ground Floor office next door to Peet’s Coffee. Access t building is on backside. Not Broadway!
Speakers (formerly Programs)
Responsible for attracting and securing engaging and informative speakers at Club meetings.
Committee Chair:
Allison Bliss abliss@allisonbliss.com
Meeting Time and Place:
Weekly Tuesday morning phone call at 8:30 am
In-person meeting, at the call of the Chair (every two to three months)
Sports
Organizes fun golf tournaments for Club members, associates and friends throughout the year, including an awards ceremony at the end of the season.
Committee Chair:
Mike Mowery ch.doo.mow@gmail.com
Meeting Time and Place:
At the call of the Chair