Members, friends, and family of the Rotary Club of San Francisco gathered on June 14, 2025 to celebrate Bob Hermann’s outstanding service and leadership as Club President during the 2024-2025 Rotary year. Hosted by President-Elect Nominee Ozan Yasavur and his wife Merve Yasavur, the event was held at the C.A. Belden House (the Pacific Heights Queen Anne Victorian home owned by John Newmeyer and a historic San Francisco landmark). In addition to the Yasavurs, the following people rolled up their sleeves to make this event possible: Cecile Chiquette, Ann Daugherty, Robert Hunter, Dan Joraanstad, Margaret Miley, Maureen O'Shea, and Anita Stangl.

President Bob presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to John Newmeyer to recognize John's hospitality and support. John expressed how moved he was to receive this Fellowship along with a certificate and a Rotary pin. Pianist Dick Clark played throughout the afternoon. Singer Rick Harrell sang three of Bob’s favorite songs, accompanied by Dick on the piano. The lyrics to Thanks for the Memories were specially written with a dash of wit for President Bob.

It was a joyous and relaxing afternoon — full of Rotary spirit and appreciation for President Bob’s leadership over the past year. 

 

 

 

On the morning of Saturday, June 21, 2025, Rotarians from the Rotary Club of San Francisco and the Rotary Club of San Francisco Castro along with high school students gathered at the Aldea Center on Mount Sutro to learn about bugs and how to restore native bug environments. After a light breakfast, Norm Gershenz and Evelyn George from Save Nature introduced the Insect Discovery Lab and guided us via an interactive experience to view a diverse world of insects and other anthropods and to learn about their key role in the web of life.

 

Join us for our Club's first 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.

 

 

At the inaugural meeting of our Club for the 2025-2026 term, incoming President Frank Yoke and his Board of Directors will be inducted. President Frank will introduce the Rotary International theme for the year, Unite for Good, and discuss its significance for our Club. Both President Frank and the new Board will present their plans for the upcoming Rotary year. 

 

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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.

 

 

Patricia Frost explains how disruptions to community lifelines — like power, communications, and transportation — can leave individuals and businesses isolated in the first hours or days after a disaster. She will address how the needs of children in emergency planning is critical for workforce stability and community resilience. Through real-life examples addressing earthquakes and wildfires, her presentation will provide practical actions everyone can take. 

 

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Calling all Rotary leaders and potential Rotary leaders! District 5150 presents its Introductory Potential Rotary Leaders Seminars (PRLS), the first course in a series of courses designed by Rotarians to teach Rotarians skills and techniques as they prepare to assume leadership roles in their Rotary clubs. The training is in person. Our Club will reimburse a member for the cost to attend after that member has completed the course. July 19, 2025 is the last time that this course will be offered; don't miss out on this opportunity.

As part of our ongoing DEI Film Festival, our July movie is The Time That Remains — the story of a Palestinian family across several generations, starting in 1948 and continuing to modern times. Through dark humor, poetic visuals, and quiet reflection, the film offers a unique perspective on identity, memory, and life under occupation. This film is not rated.

 

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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.