Rotary Club of San Francisco
President Frank Yoke called the meeting via Zoom to order at 4:02 p.m. Secretary Dora Dye recorded the minutes. A quorum was present. President Frank thanked all Board members for the great start to a new Rotary year and said that he was looking forward to the year ahead.
Approval of June 2025 Board Minutes
After amending the language regarding the bank resolution, the Board approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes.
2025-2026 Club Budget
Treasurer Gary Dales presented the budget for consideration and shared his recommendations. The Board approved the 2025-2026 Club Budget.
Treasurer’s Report
The Board approved the payment of the bill as of June 30, 2025 for Rotary International dues. The Board approved the payment of the bill as of June 30, 2025 for District 5150 dues.
President Frank announced that our Club will serve as the fiscal agent for Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo’s Conference in San Francisco on December 11, 2025.
Candidates for Rotarian of the Month
After discussion, the Board selected a Rotarian of the Month for July, August, and September 2025.
Shanghai Sister Club Agreement
The Board approved the continuation of the Sisters Club Agreement between the Rotary Club of San Francisco and the Rotary Club of Shanghai. This agreement is for the period of July 1, 2025 to and including June 30, 2026.
Club Calendar
President Frank called on Club Secretary Dora Dye to give an update on the Club Calendar. Dora said that the Calendar was almost complete. To date, most Committee have calendared some or all of the meetings for this Rotary year. Missing still are calendar entries for the International Service Committee, PR and Communications Committee, and Youth Development Committee.
President Frank said that the Social Committee will be offering events to be calendared. In addition, Emergency Services Day will be our fundraiser of the year.
President Frank called for engagement in our 27 approved service projects.
Membership
Vice President Margaret Miley proposed Thomas Estruth for membership. The Board approved Thomas Estruth for membership.
Committee Reports
All Board members were encouraged to read the written Committee Reports that were included in today’s Board packet.
TRF: TRF Chair Bob Hermann explained this year’s EREY program and announced his Discovering TRF presentation on September 29, 2025.
DEI: Vice President Tim Hornbecker issued a call for more Rotarians to join the DEI Committee and shared that July was Disability Pride Month.
Community Service: Vice President Darlene Wilson invited all to help at Family House on July 24, 2025.
PR and Communications: Vice President Wendy Shew recommended that a photography class be offered.
Development: Vice President Maureen O’Shea talked about planning the Super Bowl Party.
Youth Development: Vice President Stellie Kim and President Frank were planning to meet to discuss upcoming plans.
Adjournment
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
Rotary Service, Inc.
President Frank Yoke called the meeting via Zoom to order at 5:21 p.m. Secretary Dora Dye recorded the minutes. In attendance were the following Trustees: Gary Dales, Dora Dye, Tim Hornbecker, Stellie Kim, Maureen O’Shea, Hana Xu Wang, Darlene Wilson, and President Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Ann Daugherty, Stephen Geisheker, Bob Hermann, Margaret Miley, Wendy Shew, Sunny Singh, and Ozan Yasavur.
Approval of June 2025 Board Minutes
After amending the language regarding the bank resolution, the Trustees approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes.
New Trustee
The Trustees approved Sunny Singh as a new Trustee.
Financial Report
The Trustees approved the financial report as presented by Treasurer Gary Dales.
Adjournment
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
EDITOR'S NOTES: These highlights are from the July 22, 2025 Board minutes that were amended and approved on August 27, 2025.