President Frank Yoke III (Development | Serra Residential Center, Inc.) called our Club's monthly Evening Meeting at MoMo's to order and shared the agenda.
Welcome to Our Guest
Our guest this evening was Jenn Kimbal. Welcome!
Update on Ukraine
President Frank presented an update from the Rotary Club of Kyiv on the conditions in Ukraine. The violence continues. Children and families are being displaced.
President Frank described the following project to spread some relief during this difficult time and to celebrate St. Nicholas Day, Christmas, and New Year:
Nominating Committee
President-Elect Ozan Yasavur (Engineering: Mechanical | Frank M. Booth, Inc.) gave an update on the progress of the Nominating Committee.
Upcoming Events
- Rick Harrell (Arts Therapy | Heroes' Voices) is inviting us to the Hootenanny for Heroes on November 9, 2025.
- Dr. Kai Burrus (Education: University | San Francisco State University) is inviting us to the Save the Bay Project on November 14, 2025.
- President Frank shared an invitation to the Salvation Army San Francisco 22nd Annual Holiday Luncheon on November 19, 2025.
- Please sign up to help with Thanksgiving at The Arc.
- Check the Club's calendar for all upcoming meetings and events.
United Nation's 80th Anniversary
Save the date of Thursday, December 11, 2025 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the 1945 signing of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco. Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo will be present in San Francisco for this Celebration, and you are all invited. See story and registration information in this issue of Grindings.
Announcements
The evening concluded with the microphone passed around for announcements.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Meeting Volunteers
President Frank thanked this evening's meeting volunteers: Dora Dye (Education | San Francisco and San Mateo Counties) for serving as scribe; Lisa Stark (Communications & Media) for serving as photographer; Ruth Wenzel (Registered Nurse | Retired) for serving as greeter; and Ozan Yasavur for doing registration.