Rotary Service, Inc.
The Trustees of Rotary Service, Inc. met on June 17, 2025 via Zoom. President Bob Hermann called the meeting to order at 4:04 PM. Nancy Graydon, Secretary, recorded the minutes.
In attendance were Gary Dales, Stephen Geisheker, Nancy Graydon, President Bob Hermann, Tim Hornbecker, Bridget Mahoney, Margaret Miley, Maureen O'Shea, Darlene Wilson, Christopher Wiseman, and Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Dan Davies, Sunny Singh, Todd St Vrain, and Ozan Yasavur.
Minutes
The Trustees reviewed and approved the May 20, 2025 Service, Inc. minutes.
Board Resolution
The Trustees approved a resolution replacing Bob Hermann with Frank Yoke starting July 1, 2025 as an authorized signer on this Corporation's bank accounts.
Financial Report
Treasurer Gary Dales reviewed the financial report and noted revenue of $280,228 and expenses of $305,389 at the end of May 2025. Revenue included $3,000 in RYLA contributions from the Rotary Club of Novato, $150 from Gifts of Giving contributions, and $340 in unrestricted $25 for Twenty Five contributions. Expenses included $958 in Camp RYLA expenses and $10 in transaction fees. The year-to-date deficit was $25,161.
The Trustees then approved the financial report as presented by Treasurer Gary Dales.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:14 PM.
Rotary Club of San Francisco
The Rotary Club of San Francisco Board of Directors met on June 17, 2025 via Zoom. President Bob Hermann called the meeting to order at 4:15 PM. Nancy Graydon, Secretary, recorded the minutes.
In attendance were Gary Dales, Stephen Geisheker, Nancy Graydon, President Bob Hermann, Tim Hornbecker, Bridget Mahoney, Margaret Miley, Maureen O'Shea, Darlene Wilson, and Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Dan Davies, Sunny Singh, Todd St Vrain, and Ozan Yasavur. Our guest was Christopher Wiseman — President of the San Francisco Rotary Foundation.
Minutes
The Board reviewed and approved the May 20, 2025 minutes as presented.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Gary Dales reviewed the financial reports and noted the Club's strong financial position with net assets of $87,067 and $101,463 in cash. The Club has generated a surplus of $23,793 and is approximately $22,000 ahead of budget. The Board unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report as presented.
The Board also approved a resolution replacing Bob Hermann with Frank Yoke starting July 1, 2025 as an authorized signer on the Club's bank accounts.
Membership
Vice President of Membership Margaret Miley proposed two new individual members — Dr. Carlo A. De la Sancha Verduzco and Holly Huebel. The Board approved both for membership.
President Bob nominated Robert Hunter for Honorary Membership in recognition of his outstanding support and involvement in our Rotary events and activities. The Board approved Robert Hunter for Honorary Membership.
President Bob noted the efforts to confirm Club membership before the start of the new Rotary year on July 1, 2025.
Committee Reports
- Community Service: Vice President of Community Service Darlene Wilson talked about the remaining service projects for June 2025. She noted that three grants were waiting for final approval from the San Francisco Rotary Foundation (SFRF).
- Vocational Service: Vice President of Vocational Service Bridget Mahoney gave an update on the recent networking event at Total Wine. She added that two Rotaractors participated.
- Development: Vice President of Development Maureen O'Shea talked about the upcoming Calling Party on June 18 to thank members for their generous support.
- International Service: Vice President of International Service Stephen Geisheker commented on the grant proposals for the next Rotary year awaiting final approval. He also noted a matching grant opportunity from the Rose Stone Foundation.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Vice President of DEI Tim Hornbecker discussed the upcoming opportunity to march, walk, and roll with Rotary in the 2025 San Francisco Pride Parade on June 29, 2025. He also promoted the DEI Film for July 20 and said that the film to be shown in September 2025 will be on autism. Tim added that our Club was committed to DEI and planned to attract new members.
- Youth Development: President Bob read a written report from Vice President of Youth Development Todd St Vrain. In Todd's message, he said that more RYLA facilitators and chaperones were needed.
New Business
- SFRF Update: President-Elect Frank Yoke talked about the work of the Grant Review Committee and said that the SFRF would meet on June 19 to consider our Board's grant recommendations made in May 2025. Frank added that this SFRF meeting would be the last one for SFRF Treasurer Tom Brunner.
- 2025 Board Retreat: President-Elect Frank Yoke gave an update on the recent Board Retreat. New initiatives included a Veteran's Day luncheon where members would be encouraged to bring a veteran to lunch and our signature Emergency Services Day would be a celebratory and fundraising event in the evening.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 PM.
EDITOR'S NOTES: These highlights are from the June 17, 2025 Board minutes that were amended and approved on July 22, 2025. We thank outgoing Club Secretary Nancy Graydon who completed her term on June 30, 2025 and welcome Dora Dye who began her term as Club Secretary on July 1, 2025.