Well, good evening, everyone. Welcome. One of the countrys most noted, perhaps, maybe say noted for the wrong reasons. For generations the name Benedict Arnold has almost universally illicited a one elicited a oneword descriptor traitor. Today were here to hear the rest the story. The program would not exist today without the extreme generosity so were delighted they join us tonight as it give us the opportunity to express our deep appreciation of all they have done with our program. Not just for tonight in particular, but everyone. Please stand. [ applause ] todays speaker earned her degree from in comparative history. She is published widely including essays in the wall street journal, financial times, usa today and other news groups. Ladies and gentlemen, its a pleasure to welcome to the podium, j. Joyce. Dr. Joyce. Thank you very much. A pleasure to be here. I want to thank the professor and the sponsors for inviting me. Its a real treat for me to be able to talk about this subject
Perhaps, maybe say noted for the wrong reasons. For generations the name Benedict Arnold has almost universally illicited a one elicited a oneword descriptor traitor. Today were here to hear the rest the story. The program would not exist today without the extreme generosity so were delighted they join us tonight as it give us the opportunity to express our deep appreciation of all they have done with our program. Not just for tonight in particular, but everyone. Please stand. [ applause ] todays speaker earned her degree from in comparative history. She is published widely including essays in the wall street journal, financial times, usa today and other news groups. Ladies and gentlemen, its a pleasure to welcome to the podium, j. Joyce. Dr. Joyce. Thank you very much. A pleasure to be here. I want to thank the professor and the sponsors for inviting me. Its a real treat for me to be able to talk about this subject. The state of the union at Benedict Arnolds time was not good. [ laugh
You but good evening everyone. [laughter] welcome to tonights lecture on one of this countrys most noted perhaps, though many will say noted for the wrong reasons. For generations the name Benedict Arnold has elicited a oneword description for most americans. Traitor. Perhaps we are wrong. Or perhaps partly wrong. Tonight, we will hear the rest of the story. It is a special pleasure to recognize the sponsor of tonights program, she and her husband have been the foremost supporters since the very beginning. It is in fact no exaggeration to say that the program it would not exist as we know it today without the extreme generosity of the chappell family. We are delighted that mary lou and john have joined us from philadelphia as it gives us the opportunity to express our deep appreciation for all that they have done for our program, not just tonight in particular but every night. John and mary lou, will you stand please . [applause] tonights speaker, dr. Joyce lee malcolm, earned her degr
But, yes, its been a lot of fun. A lot of different vintners throughout the years, different restaurants, chefs, artists, and all for a great cause. Damian yeah, well, and how are you able to convince . For instance, here we have from the Maldonado Vineyards. How were you able to convince these powerhouses to come into Silicon Valley . Ray well, that onesgood friends of mine are enrique lopez. Hes the owner of encanto vineyards. And my wife and i took him and his wife to my friends ranch in San Miguel De Allende back in april. And i said, you know, i need some more vintners. He goes, call guillermo, hes the president of mava. And then guillermo invited maldonado. And i was telling hugo a few minutes ago that i had talked to him about five years ago, and i invited. He says, oh, were busy. And i saidi just kept goin. And then i was heard he was comin, i said, man, thats well, theyre legends. To me, its an honor to have them and have a lot of these vintners that weve heard about at our ev
Thank you. Item for the president s report nothing from me this time looking forward to our presentations today. And we can get started. Sure. General Public Comment. That will be item 5. General Public Comment this portion of the fwnd is not upon intended for debate or discussion. State your business for the matter, it is not appropriate near commissioners to engage in a debate or respond. If you have questions communication e mail to Public Comment at sfhs. Org. Is there yes or no Public Comment in the room or online . Raise your hand. Move to item 6. That is the representative report anyone on line or in person from would like to report to the board . Public comment for item 6 . Close Public Comment. And move to item 7 the chief executive officers report we have 4 reports to report for today starting with item 7a this is the plaza east Development Update from salazar. And anybody line i can promote to you panelist. Come up to the platform of the upon good evening. [cannot hear speak