The Rotary Club of San Francisco sincerely appreciates the generous donations to the San Francisco Rotary Foundation, The Rotary Foundation, the Gifts of Giving campaign, and other initiatives. To express our thanks, the Development Committee held a telephone calling party on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Vice President of Development Maureen O'Shea hosted the calling party at her home. Joining her were Robin Azevedo, David Folk, 2024-2025 President Bob Hermann, Dan Joraanstad, and Anita Stangl. The Committee divided the work, and each called Rotarians who had donated this past year. Maureen did a great job putting our agenda in context by pointing out that contributions truly make our work possible.
On June 28, 2025, ten Rotarians gathered at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank warehouse on Pennsylvania Avenue to take large bags of rice and pack them into one pound bags for distribution to those in need of food assistance. Along with the approximately 40 volunteers from outside the Rotary community, our group bagged 2,175 pounds of rice in 145 15-pound boxes. Each bag of rice is considered to be the carbohydrate component of one meal, though our Food Bank orientation expert mentioned that one bag of rice can sometimes last for multiple meals.
I am honored to serve as the 117th President of our Rotary Club for the upcoming 2025-2026 year. Thank you for your faith in my abilities to serve as your President. It is with great pride that I step into this role, knowing the rich history and legacy that the Rotary Club of San Francisco has as the second oldest Rotary Club in the world. Since 1908, the Rotary Club of San Francisco has made an impact in our community and around the world. You continue to prove that Rotarians are People of Action. The legacy and power that we collectively have to make a difference in the world is evident to me every day. Thank you for your service and belief in the founding principles of Rotary:
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
These guiding principles are as valid today as they were 120 years ago.
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.
Bus volunteers are needed on Monday, July 28, 2025 and/or Friday, August 1, 2025. For more information and registration, click here.
The pick-up and drop-off location is the Academy of Art University, 601 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94107. Please contact Todd St Vrain if you have questions.
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.
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.
Join Family House, a grant partner of the Rotary Club of San Francisco, for an opportunity to set up, serve, and clean up dinner for their community. Volunteers will serve approximately 70 people, and Family House staff will be on site to provide support. Event is limited to 10 people, and Rotarians may bring a guest. Volunteers are encouraged to wear Rotary-branded attire that can get dirty, as well as layers to be prepared for multiple weather conditions. Dinners will be served in one of the Family House kitchens. Following this service project, we can take a short 15-minute walk over to MoMo’s for our Club’s monthly Evening Meeting.
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.
Anna Marie Presutti, Tourism Industry Leader and current president and CEO of the San Francisco Travel Association, will discuss the state of tourism in the City: where we are and where we're headed.
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.
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.
