President-Elect Frank Yoke led a retreat for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors on June 7, 2025 where he revealed his vision and impact for the upcoming Rotary year. Board members learned about the results of the recent Club survey, the visioning plans and three-year goals, and the proposed fundraising events and Club activities.
Each Board member then had the opportunity to share their own goals for the 2025-2026 Rotary year. Those Board members who attended left the Retreat energized and filled with new ideas. A special thank you goes to Major Matt Madsen, a member of our Club, who not only provided the location for our Retreat, but served as the host too!
We look forward to sharing these plans and ideas with the whole Club on September 9, 2025 when there will be a Club Assembly. Save September 9 on your calendar!
President Bob Hermann, Jr. (Information Technology: Administration | Retired) called the meeting to order at 12:19 PM on June 10, 2025. He thanked everyone in attendance, including his family, his friends, Club members, and other Rotary dignitaries.
Today's Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarians were Past President Casey Blair from the Rotary Club of Boise joining us via Zoom; Jean Caramatti, Assistant Governor Adele Della Santina, and Barbara Gablin — all from the Rotary Club of Belmont-Redwood Shores; District Governor Nominee YuHui Chen from the Rotary Club of Menlo Park; PDG Gary Chow from the Rotary Club of South San Francisco; Gene Duffy and PDG Jayne Hulbert from the Rotary Club of Ignacio; Joel Valdes from the Rotary Club of Manila; District Governor Nominee Designate Tony Villanueva from the Rotary Club of San Mateo; Reagan Weaver from the Rotary Club of Raleigh, North Carolina; and District Governor Steve Wright from the Rotary Club of Pacifica. Our guests were Philip Gara, Barbara Goldin, Keith Hermann (on Zoom), Holly Huebel, Robert Hunter, Dan Riley, Izzy Rudolph, and Eric Sleigh. Welcome to all!
Join us for our next vocational event to network with fellow Rotarians and sample some delicious wines. This event is open to all Rotarians and their guests age 21 and over. Attendance is capped at 20 people, so register early!
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,
Come and spend a day on Mount Sutro with the Rotary Club of San Francisco, the Rotary Club of San Francisco Castro, Sutro Stewards, and Save Nature to learn about bugs and their importance in our environment and ecosystem! Participation is limited to a maximum of 10 people. Advanced registration is required.
Join us to build grocery boxes for seniors, sort donations, and perform other various tasks as needed. The Food Bank continues to need your helping hands. Registration is limited to 9 volunteers; so register early!
Join District Governor Steve Wright, District Governor-elect Mitone Griffiths, Rotarians, and friends at the 2025 San Francisco Pride Parade! Everyone is welcome — Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, potential members, friends, and family — to stand proudly and represent Rotary’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In honor of the Independence Day holiday, there is no Rotary Luncheon on July 1, 2025. Our first meeting for the Rotary Year 2025-2026 will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
In the first meeting of the 2025-2026 Rotary Year for our Club, incoming President Frank Yoke will introduce the Rotary International theme for the year, Unite for Good, and discuss its significance for our Club. President Frank and the new Board will outline their plans for the upcoming Rotary year. At the same meeting, we are honored that 2025-2026 District 5150 Governor Mitone Griffiths will visit our Club to induct our new President and Board members and to share her theme, Every Piece Matters, and her vision for the new Rotary year.
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.
In the first meeting of the 2025-2026 Rotary Year for our Club, incoming President Frank Yoke will introduce the Rotary International theme for the year, Unite for Good, and discuss its significance for our Club. President Frank and the new Board will outline their plans for the upcoming Rotary year. At the same meeting, we are honored that 2025-2026 District 5150 Governor Mitone Griffiths will visit our Club to induct our new President and Board members and to share her theme, Every Piece Matters, and her vision for the new Rotary year.
