We appreciated the opportunity to make a lunchtime presentation at the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco earlier this week. The audience was engaged and receptive, both during after the presentation.
They’ve posted the presentation online (see video below). It’s an hour long, including Q & A. If you have time, please check it out.
We have made a great many presentations over the years – often alone, and sometimes in a debate format. We’ve spoken to schools, conservation groups, water utilities, social clubs – most anyone who wants to listen.
Speaking in San Francisco is always a little different. For many of the City’s residents, “Hetch Hetchy” is synonymous with water itself, and there is often a strong historical & emotional tie to their best-known reservoir. One member told me that she typically asks for “Hetch Hetchy water” when she goes to a restaurant. I’d been forewarned that some members were less than enthusiastic that our campaign for restoration would be discussed at their club, but there was no overt opposition.
Some members were clearly intrigued. Others asked tough questions, belying skepticism. The presentation and especially the Q & A were primarily focused on necessary water improvements. By contrast, when we speak in the East Bay, Sacramento or southern California, people are more likely to ask about how visiting Hetch Hetchy will compare with visiting Yosemite Valley.
Anyhow, when you have a chance, relax with your favorite beverage and check out the video. Let us know what you think – and feel free to reach out if you’d like to schedule a presentation for a group in your area.