Are you handy with a wrench and have built bikes in the past? Or perhaps you aren't and just want to support a fantastic project that our Club leads: the 2026 Bike Build! We are looking to hold the Bike Build mid-April 2026, and we need help organizing the event.
Our first Committee Meeting will take place online on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM, and we invite you to join us. Contact Emily Borland to sign up.
The music chapel at Calvary Presbyterian Church was filled with song and spirit on Sunday, November 9, 2025 as Heroes’ Voices presented Hootenanny for Heroes, a sing-along concert celebrating classic, American folk music.
Heroes’ Voices, founded 11 years ago by founding director Rick Harrell who also served as the concert’s principal performer, raises funds to help Veterans reacclimate to civilian life — especially those coping with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).
Joining Rick on stage today were Tenor Victor Floyd and the Blue Bear Rock and Roll Chorus, performing beloved folk songs by Woody Guthrie, Tom Petty, Paul Simon, Dolly Parton, James Taylor, John Denver, and Leonard Cohen, to name a few!
The following members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco came out in support: Ann Daugherty, Bob Hermann, Tim Hornbecker, and Jim and Jo Patrick — all attending in honor of Veterans' Day and adding to the warm sense of gratitude and community. Together, voices and hearts united in a reminder of music’s power to heal, connect, and honor our Veterans! Rick gave a heartfelt thanks to our Club from the stage for our Club’s continued support and grant funding over the years.
President Frank Yoke III (Development | Serra Residential Center, Inc.) called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM and wished everyone attending either in person or via Zoom a happy Veterans' Day. President Frank explained why this day was particularly special to him:
President Frank's great grandfather served in the War Between the States (aka The Civil War).
President Frank's grandfather served in the Great War (aka World War I).
President Frank's father served in World War II.
President Frank's favorite scoutmaster served in Iwo Jima.
Opening Ceremony
President Frank introduced the Color Guard from the American Legion, Cathay Post 384. In marched Mickey Kwok, CJ Reeves, John Twadell, and Ernesto Ugarte, bearing the colors. Everyone then said the Pledge of Allegiance and applauded the Color Guard.
In accordance with our Club's Bylaws, the Nominating Committee has selected these candidates for open positions on the Board of Directors:
2026-27 President: Ozan Yasavur
2026-27 President-Elect: Alisha Marfatia
2026-28 Vice President of Community Service: Yana Sharma
2026-28 Vice President of Membership: Kayla Trunecek
2026-28 Vice President of Development: David Folk
2026-28 Vice President of International Service: Daniel DeSanto
2026-28 Vice President of DEI: Tim Hornbecker
All members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting, to be held at the Holiday Party on December 16, 2025, to vote on these nominations.
Thank you to the following members for serving on this year’s Nominating Committee: Mary Fermi, David Folk, Bob Hermann, Tim Hornbecker, Scott Plakun, Sunny Singh, Anita Stangl, Christopher Wiseman, Ozan Yasavur (Committee Chair), and Frank Yoke.
I’m honored to be the first to invite you to a truly special Rotary event celebrating the historic partnership between Rotary and the United Nations. You have early access to information to share with your club, friends, and family before your October edition of Rotary Magazine arrives.
Global Goals, Local Action: Rotary Commemorates the UN at 80
San Francisco, CA — the birthplace of the UN Charter
Thursday, December 11, 2025
This one-day gathering will celebrate the historic relationship between Rotary International and the United Nations, and inspire us to take local action.
Get ready for a night of fun and friendly competition! Whether you are a history buff, a movie guru, or a pop culture pro, there’s a challenge for everyone. $50 per person includes the trivia, food, and drinks. There are only 6 tickets for this event; buy your ticket today! THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT.
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.
It's time for one of our most popular service projects — Thanksgiving at The Arc San Francisco! In the spirit of giving thanks, Rotarians will gather to provide a Thanksgiving feast for participants at The Arc SF. Many hands are needed to either serve or be on the clean-up team; please sign up to help. This is the only Thanksgiving celebration for many of the people we serve that day. And they are most appreciative.
Ruth Wenzel, a new and active member of the Rotary Club of San Francisco, will share the history and the beauty of one of America's most unique products — glass.
Join us for our Club's next BUSINESS NETWORKING meeting where we will have dinner and enjoy an evening of productive and fun networking. There is no charge to attend this meeting, but each attendee pays individually for food and beverages ordered at DACHA Kitchen & Bar. Please register yourself and your guests so that we can plan the space.
Greg Podd, Trustee from The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and member of the Rotary Club of Evergreen in Colorado, joins us to report on current international events involving Rotary International; talk about Rotary's effort and progress to end polio; and celebrate our Club's giving to TRF.
During this holiday season, join Catholic Charities in packaging dry goods for its clients. We'll work in teams and enjoy some fellowship in the process. Registration is limited to 10 volunteers; so register early!
Join us at the Westin St. Francis for this year’s Holiday Party and Annual Meeting. This is always the most festive and fun-filled luncheon of the year, so bring your family, friends, and business associates to celebrate with us!
Join the Rotary Club of San Francisco's Social Committee for a performance of the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical, The Book of Mormon, on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Orpheum Theater. The performance is a 1 PM show. Dinner will be arranged after the performance. There are only 15 tickets for this performance in the Orchestra section. The deadline to buy your ticket is December 15, 2025.
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San Francisco, CA — the birthplace of the UN Charter
