In accordance with our Club's Bylaws, the Nominating Committee has selected these candidates for open positions on the Board of Directors:
2024-25 President: Bob Hermann 2024-25 President-Elect: Frank Yoke 2024-26 Vice President of Development: Maureen O’Shea 2024-26 Vice President of International Service: Anita Stangl 2024-26 Vice President of Membership: Margaret Miley 2024-26 Vice President of Community Service: Darlene Wilson 2024-26 Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Tim Hornbecker
The Rotary Club of San Francisco Board of Directors met on October 24, 2023 via Zoom. President Sunny Singh called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. Nancy Graydon, Secretary, recorded the minutes.
In attendance were Emily Borland, Nancy Graydon, Bob Hermann, Margaret Miley, Alex Omoko, Scott Plakun, Bill Poppen, Maureen O’Shea, President Sunny Singh, Ozan Yasavur, Christopher Wiseman, and Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Dan Davies and Todd St Vrain.
Guests included Ronald Bolden, Brian Lan, and Mary Liu.
Minutes The Board reviewed and approved the September 26, 2023 minutes.
In a remarkable display of community spirit, Rotarians from District 5150 and our Club (the second oldest Rotary Club in the world) rallied together for the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer’s on November 4, 2023. The event was graced by the presence of Past Rotary International President (PRIP) Jennifer Jones and her husband, Nick, who joined fellow walkers on this significant journey.
Undoubtedly, the highlight of the day was our Club's active involvement. Our members who participated donned our custom, bright neon yellow vests that became a symbol of our collective commitment and made us easily identifiable throughout the walk. A keen eye would spot me center stage proudly holding our Club's sign just behind PRIP Jennifer.
Posted by Eric Schmautz and Barbara Streett on Nov 30, 2023
The Rotary Club of San Francisco has a 16-year tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving with the participants of The Arc San Francisco. This year, a total of 515 meals were prepared for The Arc SF and The Salvation Army programs including Harbor Light and rehab services.
Past President of our Club and Past District 5150 Governor Eric Schmautz, along with John Scopazzi (Rotary Club of San Rafael), led this project to prepare hot meals with a festive Thanksgiving theme for The Arc participants experiencing food insecurity. The event was kicked off with a grocery run of epic proportions by Eric Schmautz and Chris Davies. Eric and Johnny then prepared the food before serving it to The Arc.
Woody LaBounty, president and CEO of San Francisco Heritage, will present a perspective on San Francisco history, talk about the various neighborhoods, and opine on where San Francisco is today.
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.
Club members, friends, and family are all invited to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, at a candle-lighting ceremony plus snacks with wine and other beverages. Tickets are $10 each, but there is no charge for children aged 12 and younger. The deadline to register is 5 PM on Friday, December 8.
Join us at the Hotel Nikko 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!
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.
Help us build connections and memories through a holiday celebration. We are looking for volunteers to help cook, serve, wrap presents, and engage with clients at the annual Holiday Party of St. Joseph's Family Center. It is a wonderful, festive occasion to provide families with an opportunity to come together and enjoy the holiday season.
We are not meeting on December 19 and December 26. In addition, Grindings will not be published on December 26, 2023 but publication will resume on January 2, 2024.
We wish you good health and all the best during the holidays and throughout the new year.
You are invited to a free Kwanzaa celebration and dinner hosted by the OMI Cultural Participation Project. Maurice Rivers, the Executive Director of OMI-CPP, is a member of our Club. The Rotary Club of San Francisco is a Community Partner for this event. All Club members, our families, and our friends are welcome.
