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September 28, 2025
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August 2025 Board Highlights
Posted by Dora Dye on Sep 24, 2025
Rotary Club of San Francisco
President Frank Yoke called the meeting via Zoom to order at 4:13 p.m. on August 27, 2025. Secretary Dora Dye recorded the minutes. In attendance were Gary Dales, Ann Daugherty, Dora Dye, Bob Hermann, Tim Hornbecker, Margaret Miley, Maureen O’Shea, Wendy Shew, Hana Xu Wang, Ozan Yasavur, and President Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Stephen Geisheker, Stellie Kim, and Darlene Wilson. Our guest was Sunny Singh.
 
Approval of July 2025 Board Minutes
After amending the language regarding the budget, the Board approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes.
 
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Rotary Commemorates the United Nations at 80 in San Francisco
Posted by Eric Schmautz on Sep 25, 2025

To Our Most Loyal Rotarians and Friends,

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.
 
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Upcoming Events
Discovering TRF: Uncover the Power of The Rotary Foundation: September 29, 2025

Are you curious about how your donations to Rotary make a difference? Want to know where your dollars go and how you can track your giving? Join our Club's TRF Officer Bob Hermann for Discovering TRF, a fast-paced, informative session designed to help members — new and seasoned — better understand The Rotary Foundation (TRF). Click the link below for details.

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BUSINESS NETWORKING: October 1, 2025
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.
 
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON October 7, 2025: District Governor Mitone Griffiths
2025-2026 District 5150 Governor Mitone Griffiths will talk about how this year's Rotary International theme, Unite for Good, impacts our District and our Club. She will also share her theme, Every Piece Matters, and her vision for the Rotary year.
 
 
SOCIAL EVENT October 9, 2025: Asian Art Museum Exhibit Tour 
Join us for a tour of the latest exhibit at the Asian Art Museum led by docent and Club Member Peggy Mathers. Following this one-hour tour, there will be an optional dinner and fellowship at the Asian Art Museum. This event is open to all Rotarians and guests. Attendance is capped at 50 people for the tour; so register early!
 
District 5150 Foundation Event: October 11, 2025
Celebrate the incredible impact of the Rotary Foundation over lunch, enjoy exciting drawings/prizes (including the EREY Drawing), and cap it all off with a thrilling performance by the Blue Angels!
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON October 14, 2025: Louis Briscese  —  Travis Air Force Base and the Bay Area military
Louis Briscese, Chief of Community Engagement with the 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Office at Travis Air Force Base, California, joins us to share Travis Air Force Base history and its relationship with the Bay Area military makeup. 
 
 
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY October 18, 2025: Walk to End Alzheimer's
Join the members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco, their families, and their friends for the Walk to End Alzheimer's®, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Preregistration for the Walk is required. After the Walk, there is an optional lunch.
 
SOCIAL EVENT October 22, 2025: Eat, drink, and mingle at SPARK Social
Come and grab a no-host drink and/or dinner around the Angel Island firepit at SPARK Social in San Francisco. There will be a variety of food trucks. Our Club will provide the s'mores for roasting. Public transportation is encouraged. Rotarians, guests, children, and pets are all welcome.
 
EVENING MEETING: October 23, 2025
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.
 
 
Congratulations! October 2025 Birthdays and Rotary Anniversaries
October 2
   Dan Davies
 
October 7
   Peggy Mathers
 
October 8
   Kaushal Chokshi
 
October 11
   Gary Dales
 
October 13
   Eric Orantes
 
October 15
   Ozan Yasavur
 
October 18
   Thomas Estruth
 
October 19
   Kayla Trunecek
 
October 20
   Peter Logan
 
October 21
   Maureen O'Shea
 
October 24
   Wendy Shew
 
October 26
   Bridget Mahoney
 
October 29
   David Shen
 
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.
 
 
2005: Mark Calender
 
2015: Frank Yoke
 
2017: Gary Dales
 
2021: Barbara Streett
 
2024: Jennifer Braschayko and Vance Vredenburg
 
Note:  The year listed above is when these members joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Happy anniversary to all!