Alliance for Smiles (AfS), founded in October 2024 by six Rotarians from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, held its 21st Night of Smiles Anniversary Gala on May 3, 2025 at the Hotel Nikko. The Gala was a beautiful, festive, fun, and meaningful celebration of life and tranformation and honored the impact of AfS on the children and communities it serves. This swanky, speakeasy-themed Event also recognized the selfless volunteers, donors, and supporters who make the work of AfS possible and commemorated over two decades of providing thousands of life-changing surgeries to children with cleft lips and palates in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America, as well as building local capacity by providing training and equipment to local medical teams. The audience included Rotarians from our Club, from across the Bay Area, and from the East Coast as well as friends and family members of Rotarians.
President-Elect Frank Yoke sent out a membership survey at the end of April 2025. Thank you to those who responded. A reminder was sent to those who have not yet responded. Your opinion matters, and this is your chance to make your voice heard. We hope to hear from everyone. If you need another copy of the survey, please contact me.
More News: President-Elect Frank just met with his Steering Committee to plan new and exciting events for the Rotary year to start on July 1, 2025. Check back on our website for events to come!
President Bob Hermann, Jr. (Information Technology: Administration | Retired) started the meeting promptly at 12:15 PM. It was fun having a full house! President Bob shared that his new hip was working well and that he was able to walk two miles over the weekend without assistance.
Academy of Art Fashion Show
Honorary Member Dr. Elisa Stephens (Education Management | Academy of Art University) had invited our Club to the Academy of Art Fashion Show. President Bob shared photos from the Show. Fashion is art, and the students made the most out of unconventional fabrics and styles.
Today's Guests
Heidi Kühn (Peace Building | Roots of Peace) introduced her guest — Dixon Wright. Sue Robbins (Nonprofit Administration | Catholic Charities SF) introduced her intern — Luisa Reina. Our guest was Eric Orantes. Our speaker was Inika Mehra who introduced her brother — Rashid Mehra.
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.
Join us at the beautiful C. A. Belden House to recognize and celebrate Bob Hermann’s outstanding service and leadership as President of the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Light appetizers, wine, and beverages will be served, and music will be provided by Dick Clark and Rick Harrell. Attendance is limited to 50 people, and registration will close on June 11, 2025. Sign up now!
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.
