In 1908, Homer Wood, founder of the Rotary Club of San Francisco, met with Frank Bilger of an Oakland rock quarry and paving company, and 23 other businessmen at the Hotel Metropole in downtown Oakland. From there, the Rotary Club of Oakland was born. On May 21, 2026, members and guests of the Rotary Club of San Francisco are invited to join the Rotary Club of Oakland at the Oakland Club's meeting. The speaker will be USF Professor Stephen Zunes, who will speak on the war on Iran. Prior to the meeting, there will be a special reception beginning at 11:30 AM to celebrate the Rotary Club of San Francisco (Club No. 2) and the Rotary Club of Oakland (Club No. 3). All are welcome. If you are attending, please let President Frank Yoke know by or before 3 PM on May 18, 2026.