President Frank Yoke III (Development | Serra Residential Center, Inc.) welcomed everyone on Zoom or in person at the Hotel Nikko.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Our Visiting Rotarians were Catherine Bassick from the Rotary Club of Weston and Wayland in Massachusetts, Susan Dean from the Rotary Club of San Francisco Chinatown, Area Foundation Coordinator Brian Flaherty from the Rotary Club of San Francisco South of Market, Yvonne Flores from the Niles Rotary Club of Fremont, District Governor Mitone Griffiths from the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay, and Shinji Higuchi from the Rotary Club of Osaka. Our guests were Madison Delgado, Flavio Diaz, Stefan Haller, Gayaneh Pezeshkian, Saul Ponce de Leon, and Mike Zwiefelhofer. Today's speaker was Stephen DeLay. Welcome to all!
Bowling with Rotarians
On Friday, April 10, 2026, members from our Club bowled at the Presidio. Dick Wenzel — husband of Ruth Wenzel (Registered Nurse | Retired) — bowled 226 and seven strikes in a row! Wow!
Registration is closing on April 20, 2026 for the 2026 Emergency Services Day. If you have not yet registered, please do not miss this event. Join us! In addition to honoring this year's Heroes, the evening will include:
an opportunity to purchase special wines.
an opportunity to meet our Heroes.
Emergency Services Day has been one of our Club’s signature events for 39 years. It is our opportunity to honor the San Francisco Police Department, the San Francisco Fire Department, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office, and the Coast Guard and thank them for their dedication and service in our City. Come and celebrate this year's Honorees. Hear their full story of courage, strength, and leadership.
On Emergency Services Day, the Rotary Club of San Francisco honors the outstanding men and women who keep our City safe — the heroes of the Fire Department, Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, Coast Guard, and Paramedics. Come and be moved by their incredible stories, show your appreciation for our local heroes, and enjoy a delightful evening as you mingle with some of San Francisco's finest. This is one of the most anticipated events of the Rotary year — don't miss out! Sponsorships for the event have now closed.
Join us for our next New and Prospective Member event to discover what Rotary and our Club have to offer. Attendees will be able to get better acquainted with each other as well as with a few Club leaders and longer-term members. The evening promises to be fun and informative. Join us to enjoy new friends and conversation as well as hear of service opportunities in our community.
The annual District Conference where clubs in the District come together to celebrate the year's accomplishments under the leadership of District Governor Mitone Griffiths will be held on May 2, 2026 at the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel in Millbrae. Among the traditional events will be Rotary Club Excellence awards and the traditional Governors’ “Passing of the Pick”! All members are encouraged to attend.
At a time when higher educational institutions are being asked to respond to the public’s question about the value of a college degree, USF President Salvador D. Aceves will reflect on the enduring value of a values-based, Jesuit Catholic education in today’s complex and rapidly changing world.
Join us for our Club's next BUSINESS NETWORKING meeting when we will have coffee and light pastries and share productive and fun networking. Registration and payment in advance are required.
Join your fellow Rotarians and friends for a fun Friday evening of fellowship and baseball between the San Francisco Giants and the Pittsburgh Pirates. On this same evening, the San Francisco Giants will host Korean Heritage Night to celebrate the Korean community and culture. Immediately after this game will be fireworks. This event is open to Rotarians and friends. There are only 15 tickets; buy yours soon.
John Wong with Friends of Roots will explore how understanding our heritage can strengthen not only our families, but also our communities and global connections. Through a compelling blend of personal storytelling, historical insight, and practical application, John connects the Chinese American immigrant experience—particularly roots in Guangdong—to the core values of Rotary: service, fellowship, and international understanding.
Learn about and experience Greek culture without having to fly to Greece. Join us at the Oakland Greek Festival to enjoy Greek customs, food, wine, music, dance, and tour The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension with fellow Rotarians and friends. Past District 5150 Governor and Past President of our Club Peter Lagarias will be the host and guide for this event. All are welcome.
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.
On May 23, 2026, join Rotarians from District 5150 for an interactive workshop to inspire and reignite your Rotary service by introducing you to the concepts of positive peace and the many tools and resources available to build peaceful communities, neighborhoods, organizations and other environments where people can thrive.
