President Bob Hermann, Jr. (Information Technology: Administration | Retired) called the meeting to order at 12:25 PM on May 6, 2025 and welcomed everyone attending in person or on Zoom. The Club observed a moment of silence in memory of Pope Francis who had died on April 21, 2025.
A Big Thank You
President Bob expressed his gratitude for all of the get-well cards, flowers, and well wishes that he had received after his recent hip replacement surgery. He pointed out that he has recovered well as evidenced by his participation at the recent Bike Build.
Today's Guests
Our guests were Nese Ozler and Shelley Wenzel. Our speaker was Scott Plakun (Management Consulting | The Plakun Group). Welcome to all!
Inika Mehra, the 2025 Miss San Francisco and the founder of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Alliance, joins us to speak about stress management and how unresolved emotions can manifest in our lives — impacting physical health, mental well-being, professional growth, and interpersonal relationships
Come and learn about the Enrichment Center of the Institute on Aging. The Enrichment Center offers social, cognitive, and physical activities for individuals living with dementia, allowing them to remain engaged and connected to the community while providing their caregivers with a much-needed break. After this tour, you can take a short 3-minute walk over to Presidio Bowl for our Club Social that same evening at 6 PM.
Join members of our Club for a night of bowling and socializing. $25 per person includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and pizza. There are only 12 tickets for this event; buy your ticket today.
The annual District Conference where clubs in the District come together to celebrate the year's accomplishments under the leadership of District Governor Steve Wright will be held on May 16-18, 2025 in Santa Rosa, California. Among the traditional events will be Rotary Club Excellence awards and the traditional Governors’ “Passing of the Pick”! All members are encouraged to attend.
Join us for a reflective Walk for Peace in the towering redwoods of Muir Woods to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Speakers include Heidi Kühn and a representative from the National Park Service.
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.
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.
Join us for a special lunch meeting to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Meet and hear from a panel of distinguished Rotarians (Jessica Hansen, Richard Harrell, Heidi Kühn, and PDG Eric Schmautz) whose work has left a lasting impact in Vietnam and among veterans. Through conversation and reflection, we’ll explore the personal journeys, service projects, and enduring goodwill of these remarkable leaders.
As the 2024-2025 Rotary year comes to a close, we invite all members and friends of the Rotary Club of San Francisco to join us for a heartfelt celebration honoring our President, Bob Hermann. During this luncheon, we will recognize Bob’s dedication, leadership, and the many contributions he has made to our Club and community over the past year.
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.
