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September 21, 2025
From the Club Blog
LUNCHEON MEETING HIGHLIGHTS September 16, 2025: PolioPlus 
Posted by Dora Dye on Sep 17, 2025
President Frank Yoke III (Development | Serra Residential Center, Inc.) called the September 16, 2025 meeting to order and welcomed everyone attending either in person or via Zoom. He shared today's agenda.
 
Today's Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarians were Cristina Aquino from the Rotary Club of South San Francisco, Past District 5150 Governor Russ Ketron from the Rotary Club of Novato, Hugh Murphy from the Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor, and Douglas Person from the Rotary Club of Burlingame Hillsborough. Today's guests were Kathy Ketron, Tim Tucker, and Vanessa Wellmann. Welcome to all!
 
Four-Way Test Award
Robin Azevedo (Retail: Mattresses | Retired, McRoskey Mattress Company) introduced Tom Brunner (Non-Profit Management | Glaucoma Research Foundation). Tom joined our Club in 2004 and has provided over two decades of generous support and leadership not only in our Club but also in the San Francisco Rotary Foundation (SFRF). President Frank awarded the Four-Way Test plaque to Tom. Congratulations and thank you to Tom!
 
Allan Herzog (Financial Services: Advising | Wells Fargo Advisors) donated $1,100 to set up a SFRF Fund in honor of Tom Brunner if others in today's audience would match him. Hands went up immediately, and the Fund raised $2,500. Thank you to Allan!
 
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Upcoming Events
EVENING MEETING: September 25, 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.
 
 
SERVICE PROJECT September 27, 2025: Rotary Meadow Restoration
Come and enjoy nature, fresh air, and fellowship as we do some gardening to improve and enhance Rotary Meadow - a garden of native plants our Club planted at the summit of Mount Sutro in 2004. Participation is limited to a maximum of 20 people. Advanced registration is required. 
 
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.
 
 
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!
 
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.