President Bob Hermann, Jr. (Information Technology: Administration | Retired) rang the Rotary bell at 6:32 PM and called to order our Club's monthly Evening Meeting at MoMo's. He shared a personal memory: a photo of a dory boat that he had seen while visiting Shelburne, Nova Scotia.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
This evening's Visiting Rotarians were Betsy Chafcouloff, Lisa DeZordo, Janet Leiva, Greg Scott, and Maggie Snyder from the Rotary Club of San Francisco Castro. Our guests were Maria Barrera, Janessa Bowen, Will Conkling, Noam Gad Weiser, Howard Hill, Maxcine Jones, Belinda Racklin, Benjamin Santos, Eric Thongrak, Jaclyn Thongrak, and Sedinam Worlanyo. We were also glad to see Donna Duensing (Education: Seminary | Retired) visiting us from the Midwest.
The Rotary Club of San Francisco Board of Directors met on January 28, 2025 via Zoom. President Bob Hermann called the meeting to order at 4:01 PM. Nancy Graydon, Secretary, recorded the minutes.
In attendance were Gary Dales, Dan Davies, Stephen Geisheker, Nancy Graydon, President Bob Hermann, Bridget Mahoney, Margaret Miley, Maureen O'Shea, Sunny Singh, Todd St Vrain, Darlene Wilson, and Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Tim Hornbecker and Ozan Yasavur. Our guest was Executive Secretary Dora Dye.
Minutes
The Board reviewed and approved the November 19, 2024 minutes as amended.
Dr. Alison Simon, Senior Director of Amtrak responsible for implementing the vision of rail transport for California, will share and connect the dots between transportation and sustainability.
It’s Rotary night in the Pepsi Club at the Chase Center! Come watch your Golden State Warriors take on the Portland Trail Blazers. A great event for members, prospective members, and guests. Join us! Seating is limited. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
Dr. Laura (Kai) Burrus from San Francisco State University shares her current research on climate change, its impacts, and solutions. She will also explain how climate change is inherently racist. Join us to learn about this important matter affecting our planet.
Join us at one or both of the Baby Showers at the Homeless Prenatal Program where we will give expectant mothers diaper bags filled with supplies. The party for Spanish speakers starts at 10 AM; the party for English speakers starts at 1 PM. Registration is limited to two Rotarians at each shower.
Join us for our Club's NEXT EVENING MEETING where we will conduct some Club business, have dinner, and enjoy Rotary fellowship. There is no charge to attend this meeting, but each attendee pays individually for food and beverages ordered at MoMo's. Please register yourself and your guests so that we can plan the space.
This annual assembly provides a great deal of training and planning for the Rotary Year that begins on July 1, 2025. All Club members are invited, and all Club leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Come and cheer for Frank Yoke as he begins his year as our Club's President.
Join us for an evening of cultural exchange, tradition, and Turkish hospitality as we come together for our second annual iftar dinner. This year’s iftar will showcase a traditional Turkish-style Ramadan dinner, highlighting the flavors and customs of Türkiye’s rich culinary and cultural heritage. This event is open to all Rotarians, visiting Rotarians, prospective members, and guests. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up now.
Our March movie is Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet, a Korean film about Yun Dongju, one of the most beloved Korean poets. Through his life story, we will learn how many Korean scholars were treated during the Japanese colonization of Korea and experience their yearn for creativity, passion, and freedom. This event is open to Rotarians, their friends, and family. This film is not rated, but not recommended for young children due to the mature themes.
Rick Laubscher, a fourth-generation San Franciscan, has won an Emmy as a reporter and led a successful career in public relations. However, it is his love for San Francisco's old streetcars that have led to his spending the last 42 years working to keep vintage streetcars and cable cars a working part of San Francisco’s transit system. Come and hear his memories.
Join us for our next New and Prospective Member event! We’ll begin with casual, social time followed by small group discussions about our Club's activities and any volunteer opportunities. Anyone with an interest in learning about Rotary is welcome to register. Current Club leaders are also encouraged to attend. We look forward to connecting with you!
Note: This birthday list is based on membership information in ClubRunner. Please update your ClubRunner account to help us keep this information current. If you need help with ClubRunner, please contact our current newsletter editor.
1974: William Sturgeon (Honorary Member)
1989: David Shen
2004: Tom Brunner, Greg Gutting
2010: Laine Hendricks
2015: Jianying Chen, JT Forbus, Melissa Galliani, Dagmar Schaefer-Gehrau
2016: Lisa Stark
2018: Christian Kuhn
2019: Christopher Wiseman
2020: Steven Lindstrom
2022: Wendy Shew, Ozan Yasavur
2024: La Carre Ivy, Stellie Kim, Phil Ye
Note: The year listed above is when these members joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Happy anniversary to all!
