President Bob Hermann, Jr. (Information Technology: Administration | Retired) called the meeting to order at 12:19 PM on June 10, 2025. He thanked everyone in attendance, including his family, his friends, Club members, and other Rotary dignitaries.
Today's Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarians were Past President Casey Blair from the Rotary Club of Boise joining us via Zoom; Jean Caramatti, Assistant Governor Adele Della Santina, and Barbara Gablin — all from the Rotary Club of Belmont-Redwood Shores; District Governor Nominee YuHui Chen from the Rotary Club of Menlo Park; PDG Gary Chow from the Rotary Club of South San Francisco; Gene Duffy and PDG Jayne Hulbert from the Rotary Club of Ignacio; Joel Valdes from the Rotary Club of Manila; District Governor Nominee Designate Tony Villanueva from the Rotary Club of San Mateo; Reagan Weaver from the Rotary Club of Raleigh, North Carolina; and District Governor Steve Wright from the Rotary Club of Pacifica. Our guests were Philip Gara, Barbara Goldin, Keith Hermann (on Zoom), Holly Huebel, Robert Hunter, Dan Riley, Izzy Rudolph, and Eric Sleigh. Welcome to all!
Thought of the Day
Jim Patrick (Retail: Office Supplies | Patrick & Co.) read today's Thought of the Day by President Bob: "Every new leader brings a chance to shape a future brighter than the past. Embrace the journey with courage, trust your vision with hope, and lead with kindness. Honor the paths other have taken, even if they differ from your own. In doing so, you'll inspire hearts as well as minds to walk beside you and open the doors to creativity."
Grand Slam Winners
Rotary District 5150 began a new District recognition program called the Grand Slam to recognize those members who are Major Donors AND members of the PolioPlus, Paul Harris, and Bequest (has agreed to leave a bequest to The Rotary Foundation in their estate plan) Societies. Today, District Governor Steve Wright and Past District Governor Gary Chow presented the Grand Slam Award to President Bob and Dan Joraanstad (Financial Services: Advising | Retired) and to PDG Eric Schmautz (Banking: Management | Retired) and Past President Stephanie Schmautz.
PDG Gary Chow, President Bob Hermann, PDG Eric Schmautz, Past President Stephanie Schmautz, Dan Joraanstad, and District Governor Steve Wright
New Paul Harris Fellow
Paul Harris (1868-1947) founded the first Rotary Club in Chicago in 1905, hoping to bring some of what he treasured from his rural Vermont upbringing to the big city. Rotary would not exist without his vision of a group of business professionals who helped each other by helping others. For each $1,000 donated to The Rotary Foundation, a person can become a Paul Harris Fellow. Congratulations to Past President Christopher Wiseman (San Francisco Rotary Foundation) who received his PHF + 6 pin and who recently completed a trip around the world.
Flag Exchange
Visiting Rotarian and Past President Reagan Weaver presented a flag from the Rotary Club of Raleigh, North Carolina to President Bob. Reagan was honored to be attending this meeting of the Second Oldest Rotary Club in the world.
Past President Reagan Weaver and President Bob Hermann
Thank You
President Bob thanked his Board of Directors, the Club's Technology Team, and all of the Club's members for their support during his year as President. He particularly thanked his spouse, Dan Joraanstad, for the support, patience, and partnership. President Bob reminded the Club that he had started the year with a retreat where the Board built prosthetic hands. This was particularly meaningful to Bob whose grandfather did not have hands. President Bob concluded with a slideshow highlighting the people and activities that made the 2024-2025 Rotary year so special.
A Toast
President-Elect Nominee Ozan Yasavur (Engineering: Mechanical | Frank M. Booth, Inc.) led a toast for President Bob. PEN Ozan listed President Bob's accomplishments during the 2024-2025 Rotary year and explained how President Bob had quickly helped to resolve an issue involving an international service project that he (Ozan) was sponsoring. PEN Ozan praised President Bob for having outstanding leadership and organizational skills as well as a big heart. Others in the audience then toasted President Bob, noting his kindness, inclusivity, and unwavering support. The toast concluded when President Bob was awarded a plaque, a gift basket, and a gift certificate for brunch.
President Bob Hermann and President-Elect Frank Yoke III (Development | Serra Residential Center, Inc.)
Upcoming Events
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President Bob adjourned his final Luncheon at 1:35 PM.
Meeting Volunteers
President Bob thanked today's meeting volunteers: Cecile Chiquette (Accounting | Retired) for serving as volunteer coordinator; Stacey Poole (Law: Family | Lerner Poole & Stewart, LLP) for serving as scribe; Jim Patrick for serving as photographer; David Dye (Management Consulting | Retired) for managing the microphone; Jonatan Garibay of the Academy of Art University for managing the audio-visual equipment during our in-person meeting; Robin Azevedo (Retail: Mattresses | Retired, McRoskey Mattress Company) for serving as greeter; and Gary Dales (Accounting | Fly Leasing) and Ann Daugherty (Financial Services: Private Trading | IBN Financial Services) for doing check-in at the Hotel Nikko.