Speaker Date Topic
Mary Sackett, Marin County Supervisor Mar 26, 2024 8:00 AM
County Update from a Rotarian
County Update from a Rotarian

The Board of Supervisors serves as the legislative and executive branch of County government. Mary is committed to listening to residents and taking meaningful steps to fight climate change, create affordable housing, address homelessness, close gaps in our transportation system, strengthen disaster preparedness, and advance equity.

Mary Sackett is the District 1 Supervisor for the County of Marin. Mary is a lawyer and has been an active community member long before her tenure as Supervisor. She has been a member of San Rafael Harbor Rotary since the early 2000s; Mary currently serves on the Miller Creek Site Council and she previously served on the Vallecito Elementary Site Council and on the Marin County Bar Association Board of Directors.

Richard Torney, Historian Apr 09, 2024 8:00 AM
Forgotten Railroads of Marin

Discover how early Marin County developed to accommodate the needs of the community and paved the way for the future. See historic photos and hear stories of early railroads in Marin, alongside current photos taken in the same location. Amateur historian Richard Torney will share Marin County's deep railroad history in this visual presentation. 

Mr. Torney is a fourth generation born in San Francisco, and a life long resident of Marin County. He attended A. E. Kent School, Redwood High and COM and served in the U S Army in Vietnam. He is currently a semi-retired remodeling contractor. As an amateur local historian, he is actively involved with the Kentfield Greenbrae Historical Society, Moya Library-Ross Historical Society, North Western Pacific RR Historical Society. He is also a docent at the Gravity Car Barn on Mt. Tamalpais.

Hugh Murphy, World Traveler Apr 16, 2024 8:00 AM
Chile & Antarctica As I Saw Them
Chile & Antarctica As I Saw Them

With his love of travel and his latest trip to Chile and Antarctica, Hugh has now had the good fortune to have set foot on all seven continents. He hopes the slide slow presentation and discussion will encourage others to go after their own “bucket list” items, whatever your passions might be.

Born in Washington, D.C. to an Air Force family, Hugh has lived in Maine, North Dakota, Hawaii, Germany, Japan and Northern California. Receiving his Bachelor of Architecture from Cogswell College in San Francisco and his architectural state license in 1984, Hugh has called Marin home since 1977. Hugh has served as President of VMI architecture since 2012.

Hugh has been a member of the Rotary Club San Rafael Harbor since 2012, serving as Club President in 2016-2017. In addition to his Rotary involvement Hugh currently serves on the Board at Sanzuma whose mission is to increase the availability of freshly grown foods for the local community.

Carolyn Bopp, Solarcraft May 14, 2024 8:00 AM
Roof-top Solar – Is It Still Worth It?

In the past few years, Marin homeowners have seen their monthly energy bills skyrocket while the utility company has made $2.24 billion in profits just in 2023 alone – nice for their shareholders but tough on the consumer. The answer seems simple – invest in your home and not PG&E. With solar + battery, homeowners can offset up to 80-90% of their electricity bills. If you add an EV, you will save thousands of dollars at the gas pump as well.

Carolyn is originally from Munich, Germany, and holds an M.A. in Communication Science. After 20+ years in market research as a focus group moderator, she made the switch to non-profit organizations. For over 5 years she was working at the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce building community through outreach and programs. Her latest role was Director of Member Relations and Programs including managing the San Rafael Leadership Institute, which she also graduated from in 2021. Carolyn is new to the clean energy field but in her heart she is a true environmentalist – Reduce-Reuse-Recycle!  She is actively volunteering for LITA (Love is the Answer) and is sitting on the board of directors at UGAS San Francisco (United German American Societies).

MIchael Thompson, HICAP Jun 11, 2024 8:00 AM
What Is Medicare and How Does HICAP Assist the Medicare Community?

What is Medicare, who is eligible and is there a local authority you can turn to for free and unbiased assistance?

Join us in learning the basics of Medicare and discover the many services available through your local Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program.

See also www.senioradvocacyservices.org

Michael Thompson is Regional Outreach Coordinator for HICAP