President Frank Yoke III (Development | Serra Residential Center, Inc.) welcomed everyone on Zoom or in person at the Hotel Nikko.
Visiting Rotarian and Guests
Our Visiting Rotarian was Liz Mayta from the Rotary Club of San Mateo. Our guests were Philip Cazahous, Thomas Christian, Flory Dekovic, Andres Emmanuelli, Marisol Gonzalez, Erica Hernandez, and Robin Praeger. We were very happy to see long-time member Sacha Shashi (Information Technology: Consulting | Nimbus Systems) in our audience. Today's speaker was USF President Salvador Aceves. Welcome to all!
May is Youth Service Month
In the Rotary calendar, May is Youth Service Month — a time for Rotarians to support youth (if not already doing so) and include youth in events to foster intergenerational collaboration.
John Wong with Friends of Roots will explore how understanding our heritage can strengthen not only our families, but also our communities and global connections. Through a compelling blend of personal storytelling, historical insight, and practical application, John connects the Chinese American immigrant experience—particularly roots in Guangdong—to the core values of Rotary: service, fellowship, and international understanding.
Learn about and experience Greek culture without having to fly to Greece. Join us at the Oakland Greek Festival to enjoy Greek customs, food, wine, music, dance, and tour The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension with fellow Rotarians and friends. Past District 5150 Governor and Past President of our Club Peter Lagarias will be the host and guide for this event. All are welcome.
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.
On May 23, 2026, join Rotarians from District 5150 for an interactive workshop to inspire and reignite your Rotary service by introducing you to the concepts of positive peace and the many tools and resources available to build peaceful communities, neighborhoods, organizations and other environments where people can thrive.
Join us for our Club's NEXT EVENING MEETING where we will conduct some Club business, have dinner, and enjoy Rotary fellowship. There is no charge to attend this meeting, but each attendee pays individually for food and beverages ordered at MoMo's. Please register yourself and your guests so that we can plan the space.
KQED's morning radio news anchor Brian Watt joins us to discuss delivering the news and how this delivery may be 10 years from now. He joined the KQED News team in April 2016 and has won numerous awards for his work.
Join us for our Club's next BUSINESS NETWORKING meeting when we will have coffee and light pastries and share productive and fun networking. Registration and payment in advance are required.
