In accordance with our Club's Bylaws, the Nominating Committee has selected these candidates for open positions on the Board of Directors:
2025-26 President: Frank R. Yoke, III
2025-26 President-Elect: Ozan Yasavur
2025-27 Club Treasurer: Gary Dales
2025-27 Club Secretary: Dora Dye
2025-27 Vice President of Youth Services: Stellie Kim 2025-27 Vice President of Club Services: Ann Daugherty 2025-27 Vice President of Public Relations/Public Image: Wendy Shew 2025-27 Vice President of Vocational Services: Hana Wang
All Club members are invited to attend the Annual Meeting, to be held at the Holiday Party on December 17, 2024, to vote on these nominations.
Thank you to the following members who served on this year's Nominating Committee: Frank Yoke (Committee Chair), Ann Daugherty, David Dye, JT Forbus, Bob Hermann, Mary Liu, Scott Plakun, Wendy Shew, Sunny Singh, Lisa Stark, and Christopher Wiseman.
The Rotary Club of San Francisco continued its long-standing tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving by providing a warm holiday meal to the participants of The Arc San Francisco. This year, a total of 470 meals were prepared for both The Arc participants and staff at their San Francisco and Burlingame Centers, ensuring that everyone could experience the joy of a festive Thanksgiving meal.
Leading this special project was Past President of the Rotary Club of San Francisco and Past District 5150 Governor, Eric Schmautz, along with John Scopazzi from the Rotary Club of San Rafael. Together, they organized the preparation of hot, delicious meals with a Thanksgiving theme for those in need from The Arc community facing food insecurity. Larry Booth, Sue Robbins, and Todd St Vrain joined PDG Eric and John to do the cooking.
President Bob Hermann, Jr. (Information Technology: Administration | Retired) welcomed Rotarians and today's speaker — Brennan Bowen.
Thought of the Day
Bridget Mahoney (Nonprofit Administration | Catholic Charities SF) read today's Thought of the Day which was "In a world facing complex challenges, service is the simplest yet most profound way to bridge and conquer divides."
A Look Back
President Bob reflected on the work that our Club accomplished in the first six months of his presidency. In addition to the fun social events, our Members have participated in RYLA, Club Visioning, the DEI Film Festival, PRLS, Rotary Meadow, San Francisco/Marin Food Bank, Heroes Voices, Emergency Services Day, an Alliance for Smiles mission, Rotary Jeopardy, Homeless Prenatal Program, the Alzheimer's Walk, Friendsgiving, The Arc Thanksgiving, Rotaplast, and Family House.
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice with a mission to create a community to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization. Karl Robillard will talk about how the GLIDE Foundation has made a difference in the Tenderloin Community and beyond.
Join us at this service opportunity to stuff diaper bags and organize diapers and wipes for giveaway to clients of the Homeless Prenatal Program. Event is limited to 10 people.
Join us at one or both of the Baby Showers at the Homeless Prenatal Program where we will give expectant mothers diaper bags filled with supplies. The party for Spanish speakers starts at 10 AM; the party for English speakers starts at 1 PM. Registration is limited to two Rotarians at each shower.
Join us at the Westin St. Francis for this year’s Holiday Party and Annual Meeting. This is always the most festive and fun-filled luncheon of the year, so bring your family, friends, and business associates to celebrate with us!
This year, the kettles, cans, and bells will once again “invade and overtake” Union Square. Join your fellow Rotarians to ring bells, spread holiday cheer, and raise awareness for The Salvation Army and its Kettle Program.
Volunteer at the Catholic Charities Community Holiday Party to serve meals, celebrate the holidays, and spread cheer to clients from the Edith Witt Senior Community, the Maureen and Craig Resource Center, and the 10th and Mission Family Housing Program.
Festus Ezeli inspires us today as he shares his journey through education in the United States to NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors and then, to his current mission to help the community and uplift as many people as possible along the way.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of American music, food, drink, and friendship. All proceeds go to our own San Francisco Rotary Foundation (SFRF) and The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (TRF). This is the primary fundraiser for Rotary’s Gifts of Giving campaign, where your contributions make an immediate and lasting impact.
This year, the kettles, cans, and bells will once again “invade and overtake” Union Square. Join your fellow Rotarians to ring bells, spread holiday cheer, and raise awareness for The Salvation Army and its Kettle Program.
