Our host, Arthur Rock.

KGO-AM's Ray Taliaferro (S.F.'s highly-rated early morning talk host) and Former S.F. Mayor Frank Jordan enjoying the reception.

Commonwealth Club CEO Dr. Gloria Duffy and her husband Rod Diridon get ready for the kickoff of a momentous year-long centennial. This is by far the most viewed picture in this gallery.

The Club's South Bay leader, Dennise Carter, joins incoming 2003 Club President Joe Fink, who is President of Dominican College in his spare time.

Susan Terrill, the Club's Associate Development Director, helping direct developments.

Beth Hoenninger, the Club's Development Director, directing developments with UAL's Frank Kent and Exploratium Executive Director Goery Delacote.

Our hostess, Toni Rembe, poses next to a beautiful orchid display.

Wendy Paskin Jordan chats with Board Member Dr. Carol Fleming.

Club photographer extraordinaire Paul Eric Felder finally gets into the picture.

Max Thelen, Jr., huddles with Board Member Robert Saldich and his wife, Virginia.

Riki Rafner, the Club's Director of Public Relations, relating to the public.

Denise Cassuto, the Club's Development Coordinator, coordinating developments.

Sam Putnam, the Club's Membership Director, poses briefly after mingling with the members.

Greg Dalton, Commonwealth Club COO, enjoying the reception with Annemarie Eckhardt of NASDAQ and her husband, architect Jim Tanner.

Andy Kerr converses with Club member Julie Lundgren.

Paul Eric Felder caught again on the other side of the camera with Peter Carter.

Our host, Arthur Rock, legendary venture financier, is able to relax with a book in a quiet moment.