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Events from 2007 Ivy Plus PrimeTime Singles Alumni Cocktail Party
The Harvard Alumni Association invites you to join us for a special Ivy Plus PrimeTime Singles Cocktail Party for Ages 40-55 PrimeTime Alums (age 40-55) of all Ivy League colleges and grad schools are encouraged to join us for an evening of drinks and appetizers in a private room at Il Fornaio in Burlingame. Sign up early, as there is limited space. We are again shooting for the same balanced gender ratio, which will be kept on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to women that also have a male friend register. In addition to having their male friend register separately, women should note their male friend's name in their own registration. Due to the gender balance requirement, you must provide your email address so that we can confirm your registration via email prior to the event. You must receive this email confirmation to attend. Registrants must be a graduate of Ivy the Plus schools listed below: Brown, Cambridge, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT, Oxford, Penn, Princeton, Stanford and Yale Spread the word to your Ivy Plus friends! Dress: Business casual, $15 cover fee paid in advance at time of registration. Cash bar. Harvard Angels Meeting and Holiday Mixer
We have had a great 2007 start for the new Harvard Angels seed/early stage angel investor group and we are ending the year with 3 final presenting companies followed by a beer and wine holiday mixer. Come see some great companies present, and just as important, meet and mix with your HBSA/NC and Harvard SF Club alumni interested in angel investing in early stage ventures. This new group meets quarterly to look at 3 promising startups that can benefit either from your advice or cash as they seek advisors and angel investors (with a preference for HBS alum entrepreneurs seeking early stage rounds - so all you Harvard entrepreneurs please apply!). The format is simple > 15 minutes power point time & 15 min Q&A, with a 5 minute group general feedback summary per company (if you don't get cash, at least you get some great thoughts on your pitch and how to improve). Companies to be announced.
To be considered as a presenter, please email Tom Cervantez at tomcervantez@dwt.com your executive summary by November 10th. Organizer: Tom Cervantez '92 A Morning at KIPP Bayview Academy
KIPP Bayview Academy, one of the Harvard Club's partner schools for the Early College Awareness Program, has invited us to volunteer at one of their Saturday School sessions on December 8. Volunteers should arrive at 8:30am for a short orientation and will then work with students and on a project in the library from 9:00 to noon. That will include:
This is a great opportunity to get to know some hard-working students who you might see again, whether at ECAP in the spring or at another day of service with KBA. To learn more about KBA and its parent organization, the Knowledge is Power Program, read about them on the web at: www.kippbayview.org and www.kipp.org. The school is located in Bayview, one block from the T-Third MUNI line and immediately off highway 101. HCSF and HBSANC at the Opera: Madama Butterfly
San Francisco Opera is pleased to offer HCSF and HBSANC members and their guests the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets for the most popular December performance of Madama Butterfly on Saturday, December 8 at 8 pm. A no-host cocktail reception will be available at 7:15 pm in the Opera House's North Box Bar, with short remarks by Opera management. Set in late 19th century Japan, Madama Butterfly is about a geisha who finds herself faced with a dreadful choice: life without dignity, or death with honor. Hear some of Puccini's most captivating music in this classic story of colliding hearts and cultures. Our very popular period production creates an alluring world, with a dynamic cast featuring soprano Marie Plette, whose previous portrayal of the heroine Cio-Cio-San was described by The New York Times as "a star turn." Madama Butterfly is returning for only 5 performances in the December schedule of San Francisco Opera. These special performances are not part of the opera's regular subscriber series, but the opera is so beloved by fans worldwide that is has been added to the season's schedule. To purchase tickets at the special 30% group discount, go to www.sfopera.com/offer and enter the promo code HARVARD8. Seats are available in the Orchestra, Grand Tier, Dress Circle and Balcony Circle to fit all ages and stages of opera goers, so do not hesitate. This will certainly be a sold out performance, so order early! Please email Barbara Keck at bkeck@mba1976.hbs.edu if you are planning to attend the reception so we can have your name tag ready for Club meet-and-greet purposes. HCSF Annual Holiday Reunion Cocktail Party
We welcome all Harvard Alumni to our second annual Reunion Cocktail Party at the University Club in San Francisco. Last year, over 400 alums from the College, Radcliffe and the graduate schools came to meet and greet one another in a great blowout evening. There were alumni in attendance from the classes of 1948 through 2006. If you missed this specular event last year, we have good news for you. This year, the event promises to be even bigger and better. We recommend that you register early as last year's event sold out quickly. So join us to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, enjoy a drink or two, savor the Club's tasty hors d'oeuvres, relax and enjoy the evening's program. Special Offers! Special Offers! You've surely heard what a wonderful and active club the HCSF has become - now one of the most active Harvard Alumni Clubs in the world thanks to our hard-working member-volunteers. We are constantly looking for new members to build on our strength and diversity. This year we are offering two special deals in conjunction with the Holiday Reunion. 1. Special deal for new members: Sign up now for 2008, and enjoy member benefits for the balance of 2007. 2. Special deal for referring members: Refer a new member to the club for 2008 and receive free admission for yourself to the Holiday Cocktail Party. It's a win-win-win for you, the new member and the club. Help us to grow the HCSF and you can enjoy the Holiday party on us!
Parking and Transportion: All the Cable Car lines stop right in front of the Club; MUNI bus #1 stops one block away; parking is available at the Brocklebank Garage at 1000 Mason for a flat rate of $10 for the evening, or Stockton Garage for $2.50/hr. Pay by PayPal buttons above. Member may bring one guest at member price. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Registration and payment required by 11/30/2007. No walk-ins. No refunds after 11/29/2007. Day of Service at Habitat for Humanity
Back by popular demand, the Harvard Club is spending another day volunteering at Habitat for Humanity San Francisco (HHSF), which is building twelve single-family homes on De Long Street in the Outer Mission. A skilled Site Supervisor will train us to use any tools and teach us any skills we will need for the day. No experience is necessary! We will work on at least one of four new single-family homes. Harvard Club members will work together as well as with other HHSF volunteers. To prepare for the day, please review the information on HHSF's website at: http://habitatsf.volunteerhub.com/ Note: HHSF asks that we arrive *no later than* 8:30 a.m. and stay until 4:30 p.m. Please do not sign up if you cannot commit for the entire day. Also, volunteer spots are limited, so please sign up as soon as you know you can come. Community Service Committee Meeting
The Community Service Committee seeks to identify, develop, plan, sponsor, and coordinate impactful volunteer service activities and events that strengthen HCSF's capacity as a catalyst for positive change in the Bay Area. CSC encourages individual and group participation from all members of the Harvard Community so that they benefit from a sense of social involvment, human connectedness, achievement, and personal or professional enrichment. Our goal is to create opportunities for our Alumni to channel, nurture, and express some of the core values undergirding and defining the Harvard experience. Past Events
Preparing Lunches for the Homeless at Glide Memorial Church
Come together with other HCSF members at Glide Church in San Francisco to prepare brown bag lunches for the homeless. Glide serves more than a million meals a year and is the only program in town that provides three nutritious meals to the city's poor, homeless, and hungry every day of the year. It is also a highly spirited and diverse church. Bring your two hands for packing up lunches and your heart, ready to serve! For more info on Glide, visit www.glide.org Harvard – Yale Game
Co-sponsored by the Yale Club of San Francisco
Join your classmates, friends and Yalies at The Game, coming to us by satellite at the Elephant and Castle. Witness this long running rivalry and cheer on the Crimson in this annual clash. We will view the game via HD Satellite on multiple TV sets in this comfortable English style pub. In past years the Yalies have out numbered our graduates at this gathering - let's change this trend and turn out to out-number, out-cheer and out-sing the guys in blue as the Crimson outplays them in the stadium. Elephant & Castle offers full bar service along with breakfast & lunch selections. Your meal & drinks are not included in the admission fee and must be settled individually with the server. Questions may be directed to event coordinator Paul Toulmin at 415-553-2261 (days only) or ptoulmin@kqed.org. Pre-registration is preferred but not required. At the door member fee $10, non-member $15 by cash or check only. HCSF Annual Dinner
We are proud to announce the Harvard Club of San Francisco Annual Dinner, which promises to be one of the most exciting ever! The festivities will begin with a reception (no-host bar) at which you'll mingle, catch up with old friends, and meet new people. Ecological Effects of Global Warming with Prof. John Harte, AB '61 University of California, Berkeley Energy and Resources Group and Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management At dinner Kurt Bodden, AB '85, will regale us with his legendary Crimson Comedy. Kurt recently presented his comedic solo show, "Class Notes: True Tales from Harvard's Alumni Magazine" at the SF Fringe Festival. He hosts the monthly "Talk Show Live" at the historic Purple Onion in North Beach. Also a standup comic, he produced and hosted "Crimson Comedy," a sold-out evening with four Harvard comedians, for the Club last spring, and he's presenting them in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Barbara in November. Kurt is a former member of the main company at BATS Improv and performed with his own improv troupe at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For ten years, he worked in architectural and product design -- actually using his Harvard degree (in Visual and Environmental Studies). See www.kurtbodden.com. We will name a Citizen of the Year, a Public Service Leader of the Year, and an Educator of the Year, and we will present the new HCSF Officers and Board Members. Cap the evening with a drink with friends at the post-dinner celebration. Not to be missed! Hike - San Bruno Mountain State and County Park
Just south of San Francisco, find the beauty in our neighboring city Brisbane by enjoying a local hike atop the San Bruno Mountain. The 3.5 mile loop to the summit is suitable for beginners, follows well-graded but rocky trails, and features bushels of native vegetation. Ascending through chaparral, the path (on a clear day) sports panoramas of Montara Mountain, the Farallones, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Other ridge vistas include downtown San Francisco, the East Bay hills, Mt. Diablo, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Bring your own water and food, and be prepared for wind and weather. Directions: * From US 101 in San Francisco County, exit #429B Cow Palace/Third Street. Drive south on Bayshore about 2 miles, turn right on Guadalupe Canyon Parkway and drive uphill about 2 miles to the park entrance on the right side of the road. * From Interstate 280 in San Mateo County, exit #50 Mission Street, then take Market to Guadalupe Canyon Parkway and drive east to the park entrance on the left side of the road (it's about 3 miles from 280). $5 entrance fee (self-registration if kiosk is unstaffed). Maps available at the kiosk. Once past the kiosk, drive past the first lot, under the parkway to the trailhead on the south side of Guadalupe Canyon Parkway. Parking for about 20 cars. Restroom and pay phone available near the trailhead on the north side of Guadalupe Canyon Parkway. One designated handicapped parking spot, and trails may be wheelchair accessible with assistance. There is no direct public transportation to the park. Behind the Scenes Tour of KQED TV & Radio with Wine-Tasting.
Members-Only event!
A rare opportunity to receive a detailed guided tour by a KQED docent, visiting the studios where Jacques Pepin’s shows are produced, where Michael Krasny interviews quests for radio’s forum program and more. We will have full access to engineering spaces where the digital high definition broadcasts are transmitted and control rooms where directors and their technical crews create TV and Radio programs. Following the tour, HCSF member & KQED staff, Paul Toulmin, will offer medal winning wines from a major international wine competition. Enjoy the opportunity to sample a wide variety of wines from California and around the world. Street parking is plentiful on Sundays. Enter the building on Mariposa Street between Bryant & York, across the street from the Muni electric bus yard. If you have questions concerning this event, contact Paul Toulmin 415-553-2261 or email ptoulmin@kqed.org. Pay by PayPal buttons above. Member may bring one guest at member price. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Registration and payment required by 11/07/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 11/06/07. Embracing Flexibility in the Workplace
Join talented Bay Area women for a fun interactive evening of cocktails, networking and discovery. Meet progressive employers who are embracing flexibility in the workplace. Employers, learn about the best practices for keeping female talent in the workplace and successful ways companies are reengaging women who have taken time off. Dr. Hewlett, author of Off-Ramps and On-Ramps, is an economist and the founding president of the Center for Work-Life Policy where she directs the "Hidden Brain Drain" -- a task force of 35 global companies committed to fully realizing female and minority talent over their career lifespan. SFJAZZ: Django Reinhardt Festival Band featuring Dorado Schmitt with Paquito D'Rivera
Gypsy guitar legend Django Reinhardt, perhaps considered Europe's first true jazz star, revolutionized the way guitarists interpret the instrument. His virtuosic style--especially noteworthy considering he had full use of only two left hand fingers--is still emulated today by "gypsy jazz" fans throughout the world. Join HCSF and SFJAZZ for an entertaining evening as guitar virtuoso Schmitt leads the swinging “gypsy jazz” group heard at the famed Django festival at NYC’s Birdland—joined, in this very special evening, by Grammy-winning clarinetist D’Rivera, "one of the premier reed stylists of the last 30 years with the swinging." For those that are new to "gypsy Jazz," Cory Combs, SFJAZZ Director of Education will lead a pre-show talk exclusively for the HCSF members. The talk will begin at 6pm and will include discussion about the significance of Django and the main stage artists, Dorado Schmitt and Paquito D'Rivera, both of whom will pay tribute the great Django Reinhardt during the performance to follow. PLEASE NOTE: the pre-show talk required a minimum ticket purchase by HCSF members. So, to guarantee the pre-show talk, please purchase your tickets for this event by Friday, October 12. To receive 15% off, please follow these steps:
For more information about the show, please visit http://www.sfjazz.org/concerts/2007/fall/artists/SchmittDRivera.asp. San Francisco Fall Antiques Show and Lecture
Please join us for a lecture, lunch and viewing of the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show, benefiting Enterprise for High School Students. THE SAN FRANCISCO FALL ANTIQUES SHOW is one of the top ten antique shows in the world, and is the most prestigious fair on the West Coast. The show features approximately seventy dealers from across the United States and Europe, offering for sale an extraordinary range of fine and decorative arts representing all styles and periods including American, English, Continental, and Asian furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, jewelry, rugs, textiles, paintings, prints, and photographs. THE SAN FRANCISCO FALL ANTIQUES SHOW is vetted in cooperation with the Antiques Dealers Association of California to ensure the highest quality of merchandise. This year's show also includes a loan exhibition, Taste for the Twentieth Century: Modern Design Classics from San Francisco Collections. Our day will begin with a lecture entitled: "Designer to the Nation: John Fowler and English Country House Style". The English Country House Style as created in the mid-twentieth century by the decorating firm of Colefax & Fowler not only set fashions and changed tastes, but defined a lifestyle. Lecturer Martin Wood (Textile, Interior, and Garden Designer and Author of John Fowler: Prince of Decorators) will illustrate the influential commissions of Fowler and his partners Sibyl Colefax and Nancy Lancaster. Lunch at the show's Café Girandole will follow and then viewing of the show at your leisure. All ticket revenue supports Enterprise for High School Students, a non-profit job referral and career preparedness service for teenagers in San Francisco. Please visit http://www.ehss.org/sections/fas/index.html for more information Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Registration and payment required by 10/26/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 10/25/07. Ivy Primetime Alumni Mixer for Singles Ages 40-55
The Harvard Club of San Francisco invites you to join us for a special Ivy Primetime Mixer for Singles Ages 40-55. Primetime Alums (age 40-55) of all Ivy League colleges and grad schools are encouraged to join us for an evening of drinks and appetizers in a private room at Trader Vic's SF. Sign up early! We have limited space and RSVPs are being taken on a first come, first served basis. We are also trying to create a balanced gender ratio for the event. You may bring a guest. Spread the word to your Ivy League / Stanford / MIT friends! Dress: Business casual Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Yale, Stanford and MIT If you are interested in planning other singles event, including events for other age groups, please email singlesevent@harvardclubsf.org or attend the next Activities Committee Meeting on November 6, 2007. Outdoor Adventure Fitness: Exercise, Nutrition, and De-Compressing
Want to de-stress with a day at the beach? At the same time, tone your butt and lose your gut with an exciting, outdoor group workout? Come join us at Crissy Field with a fun class lead by Gregg Nielson, a fitness specialist/kinesiologist. Yes, the picture shows Gregg himself doing one of his core-strength workout routines on the rocks near a lake! With adventure workouts he caters to people, you can enjoy the nature AND tone your bodies. However, don't be intimidated. Gregg will individualize movements and routines for every person of different levels of fitness, from beginners to athletes. The class will focus on burning fat, toning muscles and building core strength, utilizing Inner Body Fitness' aerobic resistance exercise program. It will be 1.5 hours and will include sections for warm-up, cool-down, and stretching. We will also do some fun exercises in the sand!! At the end of the class, we will have an Q&A session with Gregg on exercise physiology and nutrition. He will give you valuable information on "defining diet" and "exercise physiology." So, dust out your workout gear and running shoes, and come with questions you always wanted to ask about fitness and diet! We will meet promptly at Crissy Field Lawn in front of Sports Basement at 601 Mason Street. Look for Jen Shin and check in with her. She will be near an Harvard banner, wearing a white Nike cap and Harvard sweatshirt. After the work out at, please join us at at Sports Basement, a HCSF strategic partner, for refreshments and relaxation. HCSF members will have a chance to catch their breath with refreshments and get special 20% discount on their purchases at Sports Basements for 2 hours. About Gregg Nielson: Gregg has over ten years of experience in exercise, fitness, diet/nutrition and related fields. He has years of experience as a personal trainer and now he operates Inner Body Fitness & Wellness (www.innerbodyfitness.com) which focuses on total body health. He has a degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in movement science, and specializes in athletic training, exercise physiology, measurement and evaluation, group training, aquatic/cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation, and lifestyle management. He expanded his expertise by getting several personal training certifications that deal with balance, core strength, program design, diet and nutrition, etc. For more information, go to www.innerbodyfitness.com and check it out. Salon X: Xenia Stefanidou, The Consul General of Greece
Come meet HCSF member and frequent Salon participant, Xenia Stefanidou as she graciously opens her home to the Club members. Mme Stefanidou has been an archeologist, a European diplomat, and Greek emissary in a career stretching back over thirty years. Join us for dinner, good conversation and tales of archeological discoveries, Munich Olympics, tales of derring-do in Bulgaria and Germany, as well as service in Boston and San Francisco. Xenia also promises a surprise bonus: samples of Greek taste treats! "Salon Discussion" is a new HCSF members-only small group monthly discussion series featuring interesting speakers on interesting topics. These discussions take place in member's homes, in small groups of 20-25, with plenty of opportunity to interact and socialize over dinner and drink. Many of our speakers are Harvard alumni who are involved in fascinating work, both locally and around the world. These events are perfect opportunities for you to meet them and hear about their projects and activities in an intimate social setting. If you would like to volunteer to host a "Salon Discussion" event in your home or suggest a speaker, please contact Marvin Kasoff at membership@harvardclubsf.org. All you need to host an event is a space large enough to squeeze in 20-25 people. The Activities Committee will provide refreshments, so that you need to do nothing but be present at what we hope will be a wonderful evening of congenial company, stimulating discussion, good food, and general camaraderie. If you have suggestions for future programs, please contact Marvin at the same email address. Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by 10/10/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 10/9/07. Wine and Cheese Tasting at Fisher Vineyards
Members-Only Event!
Spend an afternoon of fine wine and delicious cheese in the beautiful family vineyards of HBS alum, Fred Fisher. Join a member of the Fisher Family for a tour of their Mountain Estate, located 1,400 feet high in the Mayacamas Mountains that divide Napa and Sonoma. Here we enjoy complete isolation from the bustle of the busy valleys, miles from any other vineyard or winery. Your visit will begin with a walk through the vineyards and discussion of Fisher Vineyards' three-decade long evolution of organic growing practices and philosophies. We will then take a brief winery and cellar tour followed by a cheese presentation with Colette Hatch. Colette Hatch is an internationally known food and wine authority. Her career spans more than three decades and covers all aspects of food and wine. Colette has managed several fine hotels in France, England and Corsica and is currently consulting for fine restaurants and wineries in the Bay Area. She will pairing her special cheeses with our Fisher Vineyards wines as you relax under the Madrone Grove overlooking the renowned Wedding Vineyard (weather permitting). Pay by PayPal buttons above. Member may bring one guest at member price. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Registration and payment required by 9/25/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 9/24/07. Shakespeare at Hamilton Field
Co-sponsored by the University of Chicago Bay Area Alumni Club
This year, our annual Shakespeare at Stinson Beach event will be held at a new location! Join us for dinner and a performance of Twelfth Night at the new Hamilton Field Amphitheater in Novato. Enjoy cocktails and supper at the Hamilton Café and then attend the performance of Twelfth Night, directed by Mary Beth Cavenaugh. Ms. Cavenaugh has received acclaim as a director for the Berkeley Repertory School Theatre and as choreographer for Cal Shakespeare as well as the Santa Cruz Shakespeare Festival. The Hamilton Amphitheater is a newly renovated 700-seat outdoor theatre. The Hamilton Café is a new restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine owned by Zoran Matulic, previous manager at Tahiti Grill, Vanessa's, Posterior, Donatello, and Coconut Grove. DETAILS 3:30 p.m. Meet for no-host bar followed by 4:00 p.m Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Twelfth Night performance Free Parking is available at Hamilton Field. For directions: http://filmnight.org/hamilton.htm Pay by PayPal buttons above. Member may bring one guest at member price. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Registration and payment required by 8/30/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 8/29/07 Alumni Mixer and HCSF Annual Meeting at The Bubble Lounge
The Bubble Lounge is a unique gem and the only true champagne bar in San Francisco. Please join us for a special HCSF Happy Hour in the bar's "Magnum Lounge", an exclusive and private lounge area that boasts high ceilings, red velvet couches, overstuffed chairs and an elegant mahogany bar. Relax and mingle with fellow alums over a glass of bubbly or one of the memorable mixed champagne cocktails. For the event, the Bubble Lounge will offer HCSF members $2 off Bubble Bellinis or Mini "Bubble" Zaza champagne drinks. Our bartender for the evening will be The Bubble Lounge's in-house Wine Director, Sabawun Kakar, who will share his vast knowledge of wine and champagne. This event will serve as the HCSF annual meeting for the confirmation of the Board of Directors and Officers. No admission fee. No-host bar. We'd like to provide the Bubble Lounge with an estimate of our group size so they can staff accordingly. Please RSVP via the link above. "Class Notes" with Kurt Bodden at the SF Fringe Festival
Love 'em or hate 'em, you have to look at the alumni notes every time an issue of Harvard Magazine arrives. They've inspired comedian and HCSF member Kurt Bodden '85 to create this solo show around them. He takes you on a guided tour through actual notes: the impressive, the pretentious, and the just plain weird. Maybe you have reported that you've been named partner or published another book or given birth to the newest member of the Class of 2028 -- or maybe you're keeping a decidedly lower profile. Either way, you'll recognize yourself and other people in this show ... and laugh at both. Kurt Bodden to traded a career as in architectural and product design for acting and comedy. For the HCSF this spring, he produced and hosted the evening of Harvard standup comedians and the improv workshop. With his background in improv (Edinburgh Fringe, BATS Improv), standup, sketch comedy (Groundlings training), and hosting ("Talk Show Live"), Kurt makes the class notes hilarious -- especially if you've ever felt that you don't quite measure up. Kurt will hold a Q&A for HCSF members and their guests after this performance. He also will present "Class Notes" (without the special Q&A) on the following dates: Thursday, Sept. 6 at 8:30 pm For more information about the SF Fringe Festival, visit http://www.sffringe.org/ Opera in the Park with Stanford & Harvard alumni
Co-sponsored by the Stanford San Francisco Club.
Once again we will be having our annual Opera in the Park potluck picnic. Get a dose of culture at this annual San Francisco tradition as favorite stars from the 2007-08 Season perform operatic arias and ensembles accompanied by the acclaimed San Francisco Opera Orchestra. For those who have never been to the opera before, this is the perfect introduction (just don't think that you can wear shorts & t-shirts & lay down in the grass if you ever go to a performance at the Opera House!). Those of you who have joined us for Opera in the Park in previous years know how much fun it is to socialize with fellow alumni & friends outdoors munching on picnic items before enjoying the concert. Be ready to wave your "BRAVO" flyers and don't worry about your singing voice as everyone stands up & links arm to sing the grand finale! You are welcome to bring friends and family. Please RSVP in advance as we do need to know how many to expect so we can reserve enough space. BRING: a delectable potluck picnic item (enough for 5-10 people to sample -- don't forget a sharp knife or serving spoon if needed), water or alternate beverages, a blanket or a short/low chair (no full height chairs), sunscreen, hat, & clothing layers (from hot & sunny to foggy & chilly ocean breeze apparel), optional: small coolers with ice would be helpful. We will supply paper plates, plastic utensils, napkins and paper cups. IF YOU KNOW WHAT POTLUCK ITEM YOU WILL BE BRINGING, please indicate on the RSVP form. MEETING TIME: Please allow time for commuting and parking so you can arrive by noon. We will have a blanket out by 11:00am, so feel free to come earlier. Potluck picnic begins at 12:30pm, so we can chat before the 1:30 concert. Please be prompt as we cannot guarantee space with our group if you arrive after 12:30pm! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: a few volunteers are needed to arrive by 10am to reserve space. If you can be there at 10am with blankets, please RSVP at http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/widgets123@sbcglobal.net/opera FINDING THE GROUP: instructions for finding our group will be emailed to alumni who have RSVP'd before the deadline date of Sept 5 Salon Discussion VIII: Jessica Flannery, Founder of Kiva.org, Bankers to the Poor
Members-only Event!
We will gather in the historic home of HCSF member Norm Larson in the Haight and meet the founders of the San Francisco - based Kiva.org. Founded by the husband and wife team of Matt and Jesse Flannery, Kiva.org makes it possible for everyone to be a banker to the world's working poor and help them make strides toward economic independence. With as little as $25 loan, Kiva.org enables you to provide micro-loans to a micro-business of your choice. Still under thirty years old, Matt and Jesse Flannery have been featured on ABC National News, CNN, the New York Times, and many other national media outlets. Meet them in person and hear their story in this small intimate setting of Salon. "Salon Discussion" is a new HCSF members-only small group monthly discussion series featuring interesting speakers on interesting topics. These discussions take place in member's homes, in small groups of 20-25, with plenty of opportunity to interact and socialize over dinner and drink. Many of our speakers are Harvard alumni who are involved in fascinating work, both locally and around the world. These events are perfect opportunities for you to meet them and hear about their projects and activities in an intimate social setting. If you would like to volunteer to host a "Salon Discussion" event in your home or suggest a speaker, please contact Marvin Kasoff at membership@harvardclubsf.org. All you need to host an event is a space large enough to squeeze in 20-25 people. The Activities Committee will provide refreshments, so that you need to do nothing but be present at what we hope will be a wonderful evening of congenial company, stimulating discussion, good food, and general camaraderie. If you have suggestions for future programs, please contact Marvin at the same email address. HCSF Activities Committee Meeting
Are there any event (or types of events) you like to see HCSF host? HCSF is a volunteer run organization and all HCSF activities are organized by our members. How about organizing an activity around a topic of your expertise or passion? Some suggestions for future events include: Bring your event ideas to this meeting! Due to building security policies, you must RSVP by August 27 to enter the building. You name must be on the final RVSP list in order to enter the building. A final agenda will be sent out to all those who RSVPed by August 27. If you cannot attend the meeting, but would like to suggest a new event, please email, activities@harvardclubsf.org. Thanks! Stairway Walks and Lunch with Adah Bakalinsky
Members-Only Event!
Come join us as we are led in in a phenomenal walk of exploration and discovery in the Diamond Height neighborhood by the author of "Stairway Walks in San Francisco," Adah Bakalinsky. Those who participated last year know what a rare treat we have in store as Adah will guide us in a special walk designed for our group. To paraphrase from the Foreward of her book,"Stairway Walks in San Francisco," now in its sixth edition, Adah "opens up for us little-known neighborhoods, hidden charms, astonishing vistas and delightful surprises all over this extraordinary city." Good walkers only (Adah doesn't miss a stair); wear a hat, comfortable walking shoes, jacket (weather can change in minutes) and sun screen; bring water. Pay by PayPal buttons above. Member may bring one guest at member price. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Registration and payment required by 8/24/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 8/23/07 Take Me Out to the BallGame with the Boys and Girls Club
Co-sponsored by the San Francisco Giants and Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco
Cheer on the San Francisco Giant as they plays against division-leading Milwaukee Brewers while making a difference in a child's life! For those of you who participated in Boys Night or Girls Day, this event is similar in that volunteers are matched with Boys and Girls Club members. We will meet at 4:00 for lighthearted competition, games, food and prizes and then walk over to the game together. The game will begin at 6:05 pm at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA. All events are supervised and led by Boys & Girls Club Staff members, so there is no upfront planning required. For the Boys & Girls Club Members, this is a chance to interact with a caring, responsible adult from their own community - someone who just might inspire them to think about their future and to dream big. For SF Harvard Alums, it is a chance to make a big impact on child at a time. This event is co-sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco and The San Francisco Giants. All proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. We will cover food/drink expenses for the kids and make a donation to the forthcoming Willie Mays Hunters Point BGCSF Clubhouse in the name of HCSF. If you would like to make an individual donation to the Willie Mays Hunters Point BGCSF Clubhouse, please contact Brett Canter, bcanter@kidsclub.org. Pay by PayPal buttons above. Member may bring one guest at member price. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Registration and payment required by 8/23/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 8/22/07. North Korean Denuclearization Talks -- Trends Below the Surface
Dr. Park will provide a briefing on the under-examined trends occurring below the surface of the Six-Party Talks (6PT). Drawing on key findings from recurring interviews with 6PT government officials since 2003, Dr. Park will highlight the regional implications of deepening Sino-North Korean and inter-Korean economic cooperation. As multilateral efforts to denuclearize North Korea continue, understanding this unlinked parallel track will provide insights into the prospects of realizing a nuclear weapons-free Korean peninsula. About the Speaker: John S. Park, Ph.D. Director, Korea Working Group, U.S. Institute of Peace Research Associate, Managing the Atom Project, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University John S. Park focuses on Northeast Asian security issues and U.S. foreign policy toward the region. He is the director of USIP's Korea Working Group, a consultative body comprising senior experts from the government and think tank communities. His current research examines multilateral diplomatic efforts to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis. Park has been conducting extensive research interviews with core government policy advisers from each of the Six-Party Talks member countries. Prior to joining USIP, Park worked in Goldman Sachs's public finance group in New York. Prior to that, he was the Project Leader of the North Korea Analysis Group, a ‘Managing the Atom' working group at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Park previously worked in Goldman Sachs's M&A Advisory Group in Hong Kong and The Boston Consulting Group's Financial Services Practice in Seoul. In both positions, he specialized in post-Asian financial crisis economic restructuring in South Korea. Park's writings have appeared in Asian Wall Street Journal, International Herald Tribune, Korea Times, Korea Herald, Globe and Mail, and Japan Times. He has also commentated on the Six-Party Talks on BBC World Service, CNN, CNBC Asia, Bloomberg TV, NPR, and Reuters. Park received his Ph.D. from Cambridge University. He completed his pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University. Pay by PayPal buttons above. Member may bring one guest at member price. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Registration and payment required by 8/12/07. No walk-ins. No refunds, but you may send someone in your place. "Taste of Indian" Cooking Class
Join HCSF in our second cooking class, featuring Indian food with instructions by First Class Cooking (FCC). FCC offers hands-on cooking classes in a casual, supportive, and fun environment. The cooking class will feature uncomplicated recipes and everything is made from scratch using top-quality, local, and seasonal ingredients. The theme of the dinner will be "Taste of India" and menu items will include Mango Chutney, Cucumber Raita, Curried Chickpeas, Chicken Tikka Masala and Frozen Chai. The class is designed to appeal to the most novice of cooks while also offering lots of information, kitchen tips, and culinary advice to more experienced chefs. Instruction is truly hands-on and the class size is limited to 15 people to insure personalized instruction. Questions are welcomed at any time! The class will be held at the home of the instructor/owner of First Class Cooking in Pacific Heights. Exact address and directions will be emailed to registrants a few days before the event. Please bring a bottle of wine to share with the group. Pay by PayPal buttons above. Member may bring one guest at member price. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Registration and payment required by 8/8/07. No walk-ins. No refunds, but you may send someone in your place. Salon Discussion VII: Private Tour and Wine-Tasting at Chateau Potelle
Members-only Event!
We are in for a treat at our next Salon Discussion! We're headed for Napa to join one of our Salon participants, Marketta Fourmeaux, who has graciously agreed to host us at her own home/winery, Chateau Potelle. Marketta will give us a private tour of the winery, talk about how she became a wine-maker, and give us the opportunity to sample her award-winning wines. Chateau Potelle has been named Winery of the Year by Wine and Spirits Magazine. Marketta's wines has received numerous awards by Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Connoisseurs Guides and other publications. The vineyard is itself in one of the most beautiful natural settings in Napa Valley. "Salon Discussion" is a new HCSF members-only small group monthly discussion series featuring interesting speakers on interesting topics. These discussions take place in member's homes, in small groups of 20-25, with plenty of opportunity to interact and socialize over dinner and drink. Many of our speakers are Harvard alumni who are involved in fascinating work, both locally and around the world. These events are perfect opportunities for you to meet them and hear about their projects and activities in an intimate social setting. If you would like to volunteer to host a "Salon Discussion" event in your home or suggest a speaker, please contact Marvin Kasoff at membership@harvardclubsf.org. All you need to host an event is a space large enough to squeeze in 20-25 people. The Activities Committee will provide refreshments, so that you need to do nothing but be present at what we hope will be a wonderful evening of congenial company, stimulating discussion, good food, and general camaraderie. If you have suggestions for future programs, please contact Marvin at the same email address. Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by 8/1/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 8/1/07. Hike Tilden Park
Co-sponsored by Jewish Hiking Club
Escape from the summer fog of San Francisco and spend an afternoon in the warm sunny trails of Tilden Park in the East Bay. Join HCSF and the Jewish Hiking Club for a great 4-5 mile hike with nice views. Exact trail will be determined the group and by weather conditions. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, hiking shoes, and lots of sunscreen. Bring water, lunch and snacks to share. We'll meet at 1:00pm at the street level entrance of the North Berkeley BART station. Look for your leaders Shelby and Julia with a Harvard sign. We will CARPOOL from the BART station to the trailhead (carpooling is based on FIRST COME FIRST SERVE). For more information about Tilden Park, visit, http://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden.htm. For more information about the hike, please email the leaders at hikejuly28@harvardclubsf.org. "Date My Friend" Progressive Dinner for Singles ages 30s-40s
Are you a single professional in your 30s or 40s who would never be caught dead at a "singles event?" Well, this event is designed for great catches just like you! The focus of the evening is on great food, great friends, and great fun. The opportunity to "meet someone special" is, well, just icing on the cake! Here's how it works: sign up with a platonic friend of the opposite sex who you think could be a great catch for someone else (and who will say the same of you). Then arrive for dinner at YaYa's Mesopotamian-Californian Restaurant with a bottle of wine (one bottle per pair), and enjoy an exquisite four-course dinner with a small group of eligible singles in your age range. To give you the opportunities to meet and chat with everyone else, we'll change seats after each course. With a little strategizing, you'll have the chance to sit next to or in front of every person of the opposite sex at least once. The rest is up to you.... Need divine guidance? Stay after dessert and ask YaYa, chef and owner of the restaurant, to read your fortune from your Turkish coffee cup. So, join us for a fun evening and you might be surprised by your destiny in more ways than one! If you are interested in planning other singles event, including events for other age groups, please email singlesevent@harvardclubsf.org or attend the next Activities Meeting on July 19, 2007. Pay by PayPal buttons above. You must sign up with a platonic friend of the opposite sex. At least one person per couple must be a member to receive member price. No Harvard affiliation required. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Registration and payment required by 7/23/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 7/17/07 Keiretsu Forum San Francisco Chapter Meeting
Members-Only Event!
Keiretsu Forum, North America's largest angel investment network, and the Harvard Club of San Francisco are proud to welcome the Bay Area Harvard community to Keiretsu Forum's monthly San Francisco chapter meetings. Keiretsu Forum's chapter meetings are a premiere gathering of over one hundred private equity investors, venture capitalists, and corporate investors. Each chapter meeting features five presentations from early stage companies in technology, life sciences, consumer products, real estate, clean tech and social ventures. For accredited investors only. For the purposes of this event, if you meet the criteria at the link below, you are considered to be "accredited." Accredited investors are individuals who professionally represent a relevant investment institution OR personally have either a) individual net worth, or joint net worth with the person's spouse, that exceeds $1 million and/or b) have income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year. This is an unofficial summary. For the official SEC definition please see: www.sec.gov/answers/accred.htm. For information, please contact Maggie Jacobberger AB'99 at 925-878-5202 or maggie@keiretsuforum.com. Salon Discussion VI: Women's Health Issues and Public Policy
Members-only Event!
Come join us in Berkeley as we meet three incredible young women who will tell us about the latest initiatives of The Cindy Marano Women’s Policy Institute (CMWPI). CMWPI is the only program of its kind in the nation with a unique vision of increasing the number of community-based women leaders in California who are actively involved in shaping and implementing policies affecting the health and well-being of women and girls. Salon VI will bring to together three fellows from the most recent cohort (06-07) to share their experiences as young women working on policies focused specifically on women’s health. Panelists will share their impressions of the legislative process, experiences in coalition building, their success and challenges on their specific bills and thoughts on bringing this newly acquired expertise back to their community organizations. Led by our HCSF member and regular Salon attendee Njoke Thomas, Director of the Bay area Regional Health Inequities Initiative, we will also hear about the experiences of Vanessa Huang of Justice Now, and Lai San Seto of the Gay Straight Alliance Network. Salon VI will take place in the home of John and Michelle Steere in Berkeley. The Steeres' home is accessible both by Bart and bus, and has some street parking available. Address, directions and public transit information will be emailed to registrants. As usual, dinner and wine is included in the cost. "Salon Discussion" is a new HCSF members-only small group monthly discussion series featuring interesting speakers on interesting topics. These discussions take place in member's homes, in small groups of 20-25, with plenty of opportunity to interact and socialize over dinner and drink. Many of our speakers are Harvard alumni who are involved in fascinating work, both locally and around the world. These events are perfect opportunities for you to meet them and hear about their projects and activities in an intimate social setting. If you would like to volunteer to host a "Salon Discussion" event in your home or suggest a speaker, please contact Marvin Kasoff at membership@harvardclubsf.org. All you need to host an event is a space large enough to squeeze in 20-25 people. The Activities Committee will provide refreshments, so that you need to do nothing but be present at what we hope will be a wonderful evening of congenial company, stimulating discussion, good food, and general camaraderie. If you have suggestions for future programs, please contact Marvin at the same email address. Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by 7/7/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 7/7/07. The Harvard Alumni Association invites you to join us for a special
Ivy Plus Young Alumni Mixer
sponsored by Alumni Relations at: Keiretsu Forum San Francisco Chapter Meeting
Members-Only Event!
Keiretsu Forum, North America's largest angel investment network, and the Harvard Club of San Francisco are proud to welcome the Bay Area Harvard community to Keiretsu Forum's monthly San Francisco chapter meetings. Keiretsu Forum's chapter meetings are a premiere gathering of over one hundred private equity investors, venture capitalists, and corporate investors. Each chapter meeting features five presentations from early stage companies in technology, life sciences, consumer products, real estate, clean tech and social ventures. For accredited investors only. For the purposes of this event, if you meet the criteria at the link below, you are considered to be "accredited." Accredited investors are individuals who professionally represent a relevant investment institution OR personally have either a) individual net worth, or joint net worth with the person's spouse, that exceeds $1 million and/or b) have income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year. This is an unofficial summary. For the official SEC definition please see: www.sec.gov/answers/accred.htm. For information, please contact Maggie Jacobberger AB'99 at 925-878-5202 or maggie@keiretsuforum.com. Gourmet Lunch and Tour of Canine Companions for Independence
Co-sponsored by the Stanford San Francisco Club
Spend a warm summer Saturday afternoon with Harvard and Stanford alums in the resort-like wine country with great food for a great cause! We will start the afternoon with a tour of the beautiful 12-acre campus of Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), located in the heart of Sonoma wine country. During our tour, CCI's friendly and cuddly puppies will make a guest appearance to show us their many talents and how they help people with disabilities to live independently. Afterwards, relax and socialize over a sumptuous lunch featuring tasty eats such as crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms, local cheese, gourmet salad and sandwiches. If you are a wine connoisseur, this is the perfect lunch break between your winery visits! All proceeds from the event to benefit Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. CCI is funded by private contribution and receives no government funding. There is no charge to the graduate for a CCI assistance dog. For more information about CCI, their programs and extensive ways to become involved, visit www.caninecompanions.org. Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by 6/20/2007. No walk-ins. No refunds after 6/19/2007. Keiretsu Forum Summer Solstice Reception for Women Investors
Members-Only Event!
Keiretsu Forum, North America's largest angel investment network, would like to cordially invite female members from the Bay Area Harvard community to its Second Annual Summer Solstice Reception for Women Investors. The evening will provide an excellent introduction for anyone interested in learning morning more about angel investing. A "Who's Who?" list of the Bay Area's most successful and respected business women are expected to attend. Linda Jenkinson, a Keiretsu Forum member and founder and CEO of Les Concierges, will speak about her experiences as both an investor and entrepreneur. Keiretsu Forum's chapter meetings are a premiere gathering of over one hundred private equity investors, venture capitalists, and corporate investors. Each chapter meeting features five presentations from early stage companies in technology, life sciences, consumer products, real estate, clean tech and social ventures. For accredited investors only. For the purposes of this event, if you meet the criteria at the link below, you are considered to be "accredited." Accredited investors are individuals who professionally represent a relevant investment institution OR personally have either a) individual net worth, or joint net worth with the person's spouse, that exceeds $1 million and/or b) have income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year. This is an unofficial summary. For the official SEC definition please see: www.sec.gov/answers/accred.htm. For information, please contact Maggie Jacobberger AB'99 at 925-878-5202 or maggie@keiretsuforum.com. Salon Discussion V: Antique Map Collecting 101
Members-only Event!
Outside of Europe, it's rare to see antique maps in an antique house, but this is your chance to join fellow HCSF member Barbara Keck, HBS '76, at her 19th Century garden cottage on Russian Hill for a chat about map collecting. You'll see and hold some precious and rare maps destined to grace the homes of West Coast art and history lovers. Barbara is the curator of MappaGrande Antique Maps, a cozy gallery that welcomes beginners and advanced collectors alike. You will find that her "map fever" is contagious! "Salon Discussion" is a new HCSF members-only small group monthly discussion series featuring interesting speakers on interesting topics. These discussions take place in member's homes, in small groups of 20-25, with plenty of opportunity to interact and socialize over dinner and drink. Many of our speakers are Harvard alumni who are involved in fascinating work, both locally and around the world. These events are perfect opportunities for you to meet them and hear about their projects and activities in an intimate social setting. If you would like to volunteer to host a "Salon Discussion" event in your home or suggest a speaker, please contact Marvin Kasoff at membership@harvardclubsf.org. All you need to host an event is a space large enough to squeeze in 20-25 people. The Activities Committee will provide refreshments, so that you need to do nothing but be present at what we hope will be a wonderful evening of congenial company, stimulating discussion, good food, and general camaraderie. If you have suggestions for future programs, please contact Marvin at the same email address. Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by 6/17/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 6/17/07. Salon Discussion V: Antique Map Collecting 101
Members-only Event!
Outside of Europe, it's rare to see antique maps in an antique house, but this is your chance to join fellow HCSF member Barbara Keck, HBS '76, at her 19th Century garden cottage on Russian Hill for a chat about map collecting. You'll see and hold some precious and rare maps destined to grace the homes of West Coast art and history lovers. Barbara is the curator of MappaGrande Antique Maps, a cozy gallery that welcomes beginners and advanced collectors alike. You will find that her "map fever" is contagious! "Salon Discussion" is a new HCSF members-only small group monthly discussion series featuring interesting speakers on interesting topics. These discussions take place in member's homes, in small groups of 20-25, with plenty of opportunity to interact and socialize over dinner and drink. Many of our speakers are Harvard alumni who are involved in fascinating work, both locally and around the world. These events are perfect opportunities for you to meet them and hear about their projects and activities in an intimate social setting. If you would like to volunteer to host a "Salon Discussion" event in your home or suggest a speaker, please contact Marvin Kasoff at membership@harvardclubsf.org. All you need to host an event is a space large enough to squeeze in 20-25 people. The Activities Committee will provide refreshments, so that you need to do nothing but be present at what we hope will be a wonderful evening of congenial company, stimulating discussion, good food, and general camaraderie. If you have suggestions for future programs, please contact Marvin at the same email address. Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by 6/17/07. No walk-ins. No refunds after 6/17/07. Habitat for Humanity/HCSF Volunteer Day
Join HCSF and Habitat for Humanity San Francisco (HHSF) as we field a team of volunteers to lend a hand to a dedicated group of San Francisco working families at the De Long Terrace Homes project. HHSF partners with working families and engages the community to build homeownership. HHSF is currently building twelve single-family homes on De Long Street in San Francisco's Outer Mission neighborhood. The homes are being constructed, in three phases, on surplus land purchased from Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) along the Daly City line. Architect John Schlesinger, A.I.A, has designed the homes to fit into the existing neighborhood. Like all Habitat for Humanity projects, each home will be built by Habitat volunteers and partner families. HHSF is also collaborating with another nonprofit, Hearth Homes, to construct three Universal Design homes in Phase II. Universal Design features accommodate the needs of residents with permanent mobility impairments. Specific Universal Design features on the Habitat homes include front entrance ramps, roll-in showers, lever door handles and a bedroom and living space on the first floor. HHSF's De Long Terrace homes will provide first-time homeownership for twelve working families earning 40-60 percent of San Francisco's median income. All Habitat partner families contribute "sweat equity" hours toward the construction of their own homes and will purchase their homes at cost and with interest-free mortgage loans. (More info: http://www.habitatsf.org/groupfaq.php) Alumni Mixer at The Bubble Lounge
The Bubble Lounge is a unique gem and the only true champagne bar in San Francisco. Please join us for a special HCSF Happy Hour in the bar's "Magnum Lounge", an exclusive and private lounge area that boasts high ceilings, red velvet couches, overstuffed chairs and an elegant mahogany bar. Relax and mingle with fellow alums over a glass of bubbly or one of the memorable mixed champagne cocktails. For the event, the Bubble Lounge will offer HCSF members $2 off Bubble Bellinis or Mini "Bubble" Zaza champagne drinks. Our bartender for the evening will be The Bubble Lounge's in-house Wine Director, Sabawun Kakar, who will share his vast knowledge of wine and champagne. Introduction to Argentine Tango
With Ney Melo
Learn how to dance the Argentine Tango from one of the most requested teachers! Ney Melo is one today's of the most talented young Argentine Tango dancers and teachers, currently touring the world. He has taught and performed in Buenos Aires, Singapore, Malaysia, Romania, Australia, New Zealand, and all over North America. He has also performed Tango in New York City's Town Hall Theatre stage, and alongside the "Color Tango" Orchestra from Buenos Aires. Most recently, he has taught Tango workshops at Harvard, Stanford and Yale. His dance is defined by a smooth and graceful walk, a powerful sense of musicality, and an intimate embrace. No partner or previous dance experience required! Just bring your enthusiasm and dancing shoes! For more information about Ney, visit his website www.neymelo.com. You can see videos of his performances at www.youtube.com/tangotelevision Pay by PayPal buttons above. If you would like to pay with a credit card over the phone, please call our office at 415-621-3900. Members may bring one guest at member price. Registration and payment required by 5/21/2007. No walk-ins. No refunds after 5/21/2007. Keiretsu Forum San Francisco Chapter Meeting
Members-Only Event!
Keiretsu Forum, North America's largest angel investment network, and the Harvard Club of San Francisco are proud to welcome the Bay Area Harvard community to Keiretsu Forum's monthly San Francisco chapter meetings. Keiretsu Forum's chapter meetings are a premiere gathering of over one hundred private equity investors, venture capitalists, and corporate investors. Each chapter meeting features five presentations from early stage companies in technology, life sciences, consumer products, real estate, clean tech and social ventures. For accredited investors only. For the purposes of this event, if you meet the criteria at the link below, you are considered to be "accredited." Accredited investors are individuals who professionally represent a relevant investment institution OR personally have either a) individual net worth, or joint net worth with the person's spouse, that exceeds $1 million and/or b) have income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year. This is an unofficial summary. For the official SEC definition please see: www.sec.gov/answers/accred.htm. For information, please contact Maggie Jacobberger AB'99 at 925-878-5202 or maggie@keiretsuforum.com. Family Hike at Junipero Serra Park
Join us at the first HCSF family-friendly hike in the scenic Junipero Serra county park in San Bruno! We'll take the scenic Oak Nature trail for a short 2 mi loop with little elevation to the summit. Kids can look forward to an on-site playground, bird sightings, and spring blooms. Please meet promptly at 10:00am under the De Anza Trailhead information signboard. Look for your hike leader, Andy Nemec, sporting a smart Harvard apparel. Bring a lunch and lots of water and snacks. We will hike rain or shine. For directions and trail description, visit http://www.bahiker.com/southbayhikes/juniperoserra.html Seeing Beyond Salon
SEEING BEYOND SALON will be an evening of social-networking, creativity, big-picture thinking, music, DJs and more. This event is being held to promote Tony Deifell's book Seeing Beyond Sight, a photography book by blind photographers. Tony Deifell is a Harvard Business School graduate. PARTNERS for SALON: Achieving Growth and Innovation through Corporate Partnering
Presented by the HBSANC
Is your company seeking growth but challenged by the slow pace and risks of organic product development and M&A? Strategic Alliances are not only being used to round out existing product offerings, but innovative techniques are emerging that enable growth in new ways. In this interactive session, hear how leading companies are applying corporate partnering to their organizations with unprecedented results. Panel: Click here for more information and to register. Alumni Mixer at Wine Bar
Come mingle with your fellow Harvard alums at one of the hottest new wine bars in San Francisco! Wine bar offers 40+ wines by the glass with everything from vivacious bubbly ones, opulent reds, succulent whites and brilliant rosés to delightful stickies. With funky décor, a dimly lit bar and jazzy tunes, one is sure to feel at ease in their cozy atmosphere. We pride ourselves on having the most diverse glass menu in the city, at the most reasonable prices. So relax with a glass of wine and catch up with Harvard friends old and new. WINE is conveniently located on street level of 2 Embarcadero Center (Front St. between Sacramento & Clay) and offers validated parking every day of the week. There will be a private section reserved for our group, look for the Harvard banner. The owner is offering our group 1/2 off the $12.00 corkage fee for any bottles purchased in their wine shop and consumed in the bar. No admission fee. No-host bar. We'd like to provide Wine Bar with an estimate of our group size so they can staff accordingly. Please RSVP via the link above. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
