March 2011

Herb and June Sabel

 "Our Vietnam trip was the highlight of our travel year. We met unique, fascinating people, and the food was delicious!"

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Herb and June Sabel

Club Travel Quote - Jim Rosenthal

 “Commonwealth Club tours offer a unique travel experience: in-depth exploration of destinations, invaluable background and on-site educational insights, direct personal participation in local events, and great companionship along the way.”

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Ambassador Jim Rosenthal, Vietnam and Cambodia study leader

The Valleys of Sonoma

An Exclusive Bay Gourmet Get Away to Healdsburg, Sonoma, Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valleys
Fri, June 03, 2011 - Sun, June 05, 2011

Join Cathy Curtis, Bay Gourmet Member-Led Forum Chair, for an exclusive food, wine, and historical exploration designed for Bay Area locals. Kick off your summer with this 3-day action-packed, all-inclusive vacation enjoying the restaurants, wineries and farms of Sonoma County. Read more »

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Trip Cost: From $999, per person, based on double occupancy at the Dry Creek Inn

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Peter Guber and Stephen Denning

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Thu, Apr 21 2011 - 6:00pm

A Conversation on Winning and Leadership
Peter Guber, Chairman and CEO, Mandalay Entertainment Group; Owner, Golden State WarriorsStephen Denning, Former Program Director, World Bank; AuthorPhil Bronstein, Editor at Large, Hearst Newspapers – Moderator
Two powerhouse speakers say that winning in the 21st century involves persuading and motivating those around you to do what you need them to do. Read more »

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Humanities Planning Meeting

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Wed, Apr 27 2011 - 5:00pm

Humanities Planning Meeting
Humanities MLF Organizational Meeting
Join us to plan the Humanities Member-Led Forum's events for the second half of 2011 and beyond. All Club members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
MLF: HumanitiesLocation: SF Club OfficeTime: 5 p.m. programCost: FREEProgram Organizer: George Hammond

Sci-Tech Planning Meeting

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Tue, Apr 19 2011 - 6:15pm

Science & Technology Planning Meeting
Join fellow Club members with similar interests and brainstorm upcoming Science & Technology programs. All Commonwealth Club members are welcome. We explore visions for the future through science and technology. Discuss current issues and share your insights with fellow Club members to shape and plan programs for the months ahead.
MLF: Science & TechnologyLocation: SF Club OfficeTime: 6:15 p.m. programCost: FREEProgram Organizer: Chisako Ress

Man-Made Climate Change in the Skies

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Mon, Mar 28 2011 - 6:00pm

Man-made Climate Change in the Skies
Mark Jacobson, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program, Stanford UniversityEric Karlstrom, Professor of Geography, California State University; FilmmakerAllan Buckmann, Former Scientist, California Fish and Game; Presenter, UN Conference on Global WarmingRosalind Peterson, President and Co-founder, Agriculture Defense Coalition; Former U.S.D.A., Farm Service Agency Christie Dames Read more »

Egypt & The Middle East: Revolutions 2.0

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Thu, Mar 10 2011 - 7:00pm

Egypt and the Middle East: Revolutions 2.0
Jamal Dajani, Vice President of Middle East, North Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, Internews NetworkStephen Zunes, Professor, University of San Francisco; Chair, Middle Eastern Studies Program; Author, Tinderbox and Non-Violent Social MovementsNour Ahmadein, Student, University of San Francisco; Member, Yalla! Read more »

Biologic Knee Replacements

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Wed, Mar 16 2011 - 6:00pm

Biologic Knee Replacements
Kevin Stone, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
More than 800,000 total knee replacements are performed yearly, and that number continues to rise. Stone is pioneering biologic joint repair – a surgical technique that uses a patient’s own stem cells and donor meniscus cartilage to forestall or avoid invasive surgeries such as total knee replacement. Read more »