Rotary Club of San Francisco
The Rotary Club of San Francisco Board of Directors met on January 28, 2025 via Zoom. President Bob Hermann called the meeting to order at 4:01 PM. Nancy Graydon, Secretary, recorded the minutes.
In attendance were Gary Dales, Dan Davies, Stephen Geisheker, Nancy Graydon, President Bob Hermann, Bridget Mahoney, Margaret Miley, Maureen O'Shea, Sunny Singh, Todd St Vrain, Darlene Wilson, and Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Tim Hornbecker and Ozan Yasavur. Our guest was Executive Secretary Dora Dye.
Minutes
The Board reviewed and approved the November 19, 2024 minutes as amended.
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 $114,498 and a cash balance of $124,140. There was a $4,000-$5,000 surplus due to the wine auction and generous sponsors of the 2024 Holiday Party. The Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report as presented.
The Board unanimously approved a reimbursement of $11,486.08 for the Holiday Party expenses.
The Board also approved a motion to increase operation expenditures.
Committee Reports
- Youth Services: Todd St Vrain reported that the 2025 RYLA dates would be July 28 to August 1 with staff arriving on July 27. RYLA will be held once again at Redwood Glen in Scotts Valley.
- Membership: Margaret reported on the successful Welcome to the Club event held on January 15, 2025. She presented La'Juan Payne for consideration as a new member. The Board unanimously approved La'Juan Payne as the newest member of our Club.
- Development: Maureen O'Shea noted the success of the Stars, Stripes, and Songs Fun-Raiser and thanked President Bob and Dan Joraanstad for their leadership and orchestration of this event.
Other Business
- New Honorary Members: The Board had approved via e-mail vote Sandra and PDG William Sturgeon for honorary membership in our Club. PDG William served as our Club's president in 1987-1988 and as District 5150 Governor in 1989-1990.
- Updates from District 5150: President Bob provided updates on membership leads from Rotary International, Youth Protection, upcoming End Polio events, and mandatory grants management training.
- District Designated Funds (DDF): President Bob discussed options to transfer $7,000 in DDF. The Board unanimously approved the transfer of $7,000 in DDF to a global grant outside of our District.
- New Interact Club: The Board unanimously approved our Club being the sponsor of the Interact Club at Lincoln High School in San Francisco.
Rotarian of the Month
The Board selected Mary Fermi for the January 2025 Rotarian of the Month and Ann Daugherty for the February 2025 Rotarian of the Month. The Board also selected the March 2025 Rotarian of the Month to be announced at an upcoming Club meeting.
The Board meeting was closed at 4:35 PM and reopened at 4:45 PM. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:38 PM.
Rotary Service, Inc.
The Trustees then approved the financial report as presented by Treasurer Gary Dales.
The Trustees of Rotary Service, Inc. met on January 28, 2025 via Zoom. President Bob Hermann called the meeting to order at 4:35 PM. Nancy Graydon, Secretary, recorded the minutes.
In attendance were Gary Dales, Dan Davies, Stephen Geisheker, Nancy Graydon, President Bob Hermann, Bridget Mahoney, Margaret Miley, Maureen O'Shea, Sunny Singh, Todd St Vrain, Darlene Wilson, and Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Tim Hornbecker, Christopher Wiseman, and Ozan Yasavur. Our guest was Executive Secretary Dora Dye.
Minutes
The Trustees reviewed and approved the November 19, 2024 Service, Inc. minutes.
Financial Report
Treasurer Gary Dales reviewed the financial report and noted revenue of a little over $196,000 and expenses of $179,563 at the end of December 2024, generating a surplus of $16,676.
Treasurer Gary Dales reviewed the financial report and noted revenue of a little over $196,000 and expenses of $179,563 at the end of December 2024, generating a surplus of $16,676.
The Trustees then approved the financial report as presented by Treasurer Gary Dales.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 PM.
EDITOR'S NOTES: These highlights are from the January 28, 2025 Board minutes that were approved on February 25, 2025.