On the morning of Saturday, May 31, 2025, members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco and their guests gathered at Sutro Native Plant Nursery to support restoration work at Rotary Meadow, a native plant garden within Sutro Forest. The Sutro Stewards team greeted us and gave us gloves, tools, and training.
From 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, volunteers worked with the Sutro Stewards to clear trails, spread mulch, and remove invasive species that threaten the local ecosystem. Christian Chingcuango, Restoration Technician at Sutro Stewards, led us in the removal of the Italian thistle and the Himalayan blackberry. Both plants lack natural predators in California, making them especially harmful to native habitats. Their removal from the Lower Meadow improves the ability of native species to thrive by reducing competition for sunlight, soil nutrients, and space.
President Bob Hermann, Jr. (Information Technology: Administration | Retired) brought the happy and full house to order promptly at 12:15 PM.
Visiting Rotarian and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarian was Andy Licht from the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills; Andy joined us via Zoom. Today's guests were Ambassador Hoàng Anh Tuấn; Jackie Herrin — mother of Past President Stephanie Schmautz; Holly Huebel; Erick Orantes, and Odilie Orantes. Today's speakers were Jessica Hansen (Nonprofit Management | Alliance for Smiles); Rick Harrell (Arts Therapy | Heroes' Voices); Heidi Kühn (Peace Building | Roots of Peace); and PDG Eric Schmautz (Banking: Management | Retired) .
As the 2024-2025 Rotary year comes to a close, we invite all members and friends of the Rotary Club of San Francisco to join us for a heartfelt celebration honoring our President, Bob Hermann. During this luncheon, we will recognize Bob’s dedication, leadership, and the many contributions he has made to our Club and community over the past year.
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.
Join us at the beautiful C. A. Belden House to recognize and celebrate Bob Hermann’s outstanding service and leadership as President of the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Light appetizers, wine, and beverages will be served, and music will be provided by Dick Clark and Rick Harrell.
Join us for our next vocational event to network with fellow Rotarians and sample some delicious wines. This event is open to all Rotarians and their guests age 21 and over. Attendance is capped at 20 people, so register early!
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,
Come and spend a day on Mount Sutro with the Rotary Club of San Francisco, the Rotary Club of San Francisco Castro, Sutro Stewards, and Save Nature to learn about bugs and their importance in our environment and ecosystem! Participation is limited to a maximum of 10 people. Advanced registration is required.
Join us to build grocery boxes for seniors, sort donations, and perform other various tasks as needed. The Food Bank continues to need your helping hands. Registration is limited to 9 volunteers; so register early!
Join District Governor Steve Wright, District Governor-elect Mitone Griffiths, Rotarians, and friends at the 2025 San Francisco Pride Parade! Everyone is welcome — Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, potential members, friends, and family — to stand proudly and represent Rotary’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In honor of the Independence Day holiday, there is no Rotary Luncheon on July 1, 2025. Our first meeting for the Rotary Year 2025-2026 will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
In the first meeting of the 2025-2026 Rotary Year for our Club, incoming President Frank Yoke will introduce the Rotary International theme for the year, Unite for Good, and discuss its significance for our Club. President Frank and the new Board will outline their plans for the upcoming Rotary year. At the same meeting, we are honored that 2025-2026 District 5150 Governor Mitone Griffiths will visit our Club to induct our new President and Board members and to share her theme, Every Piece Matters, and her vision for the new Rotary year.
Bus volunteers are needed on Monday, July 28, 2025 and/or Friday, August 1, 2025. For more information and registration, click here.
The pick-up and drop-off location is the Academy of Art University, 601 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94107. Please contact Todd St Vrain if you have questions.
All Rotarians and their guests are invited to visit the RYLA Camp on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Registration is required by July 13, 2025. Click below to sign up and to learn about the program for visitors.
In the first meeting of the 2025-2026 Rotary Year for our Club, incoming President Frank Yoke will introduce the Rotary International theme for the year, Unite for Good, and discuss its significance for our Club. President Frank and the new Board will outline their plans for the upcoming Rotary year. At the same meeting, we are honored that 2025-2026 District 5150 Governor Mitone Griffiths will visit our Club to induct our new President and Board members and to share her theme, Every Piece Matters, and her vision for the new Rotary year.
