The Rotary Club of San Francisco Board of Directors met on November 19, 2024 via Zoom. President Bob Hermann called the meeting to order at 4:04 PM. Nancy Graydon, Secretary, recorded the minutes.
In attendance were Gary Dales, Stephen Geisheker, Tim Hornbecker, Bridget Mahoney, President Bob Hermann, Nancy Graydon, Ozan Yasavur, Todd St Vrain, and President-Elect Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Dan Davies, Margaret Miley, Maureen O'Shea, Sunny Singh, and Darlene Wilson. Our guests were San Francisco Rotary Foundation President Christopher Wiseman and Executive Secretary Dora Dye.
Minutes
The Board reviewed and approved the October 29, 2024 minutes.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Gary Dales reviewed the financial reports and noted that the Club is in a strong financial position with net assets of $116,716 and a cash balance of $97,882. President Bob Hermann stressed the need for Club members to submit receipts for reimbursement. The Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report as presented.
On November 25, 2024, the Board of the Rotary Club of San Francisco did approve Past District 5150 Governor and Past Club President (1987-1988) Bill Sturgeon and his wife, Sandra Sturgeon, as Honorary Members of our Club. The approval was carried out via a Unanimous Written Consent of the Board.
The Board also renewed the honorary membership of Les Andersen, John Goings, and Elisa Stephens.
Dr. Eric Plakun, M.D. will discuss the stigma associated with mental and substance use disorders, including how stigma turns up in our healthcare system. He'll explore emerging evidence that mental disorders are caused by the interaction of genes and environment – especially such environmental factors as experiences of adversity and trauma.
Join your fellow Rotarians, guests, and prospective members on Super Bowl Sunday for fun and fellowship as we watch the game together and enjoy great food. This is a family-friendly event. Winners of the Club Super Bowl Squares will be celebrated at the end of the half and the end of the game.
In a city known for its lively restaurant scene, San Francisco Chronicle lead restaurant critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan will discuss the current and future states of food in San Francisco.
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.
It’s Rotary night in the Pepsi Club at the Chase Center! Come watch your Golden State Warriors take on the Portland Trail Blazers. A great event for members, prospective members, and guests. Join us!
February 18 Diane Kohler, Jane Mermelstein, Anita Stangl
February 24
Adedeji Ogunyemi
February 25 Andrea Gung
February 27
Mark Calender
February 28
Vance Vredenburg
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1969: Les Andersen
2009: Stephanie Schmautz
2018: Christopher Davies
Note: The year listed above is when these members joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Happy anniversary to all!
