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December 1, 2024
From the Club Blog
Report from the Nominating Committee
Posted by Frank Yoke on Nov. 09, 2024
 
 
In accordance with our Club's Bylaws, the Nominating Committee has selected these candidates for open positions on the Board of Directors:
 
2025-26 President: Frank R. Yoke, III
2025-26 President-Elect: Ozan Yasavur
2025-27 Club Treasurer: Gary Dales
2025-27 Club Secretary: Dora Dye
2025-27 Vice President of Youth Services: Stellie Kim
2025-27 Vice President of Club Services: Ann Daugherty
2025-27 Vice President of Public Relations/Public Image: Wendy Shew
2025-27 Vice President of Vocational Services: Hana Wang
 
All Club members are invited to attend the Annual Meeting, to be held at the Holiday Party on December 17, 2024, to vote on these nominations.
 
Thank you to the following members who served on this year's Nominating Committee: Frank Yoke (Committee Chair), Ann Daugherty, David Dye, JT Forbus, Bob Hermann, Mary Liu, Scott Plakun, Wendy Shew, Sunny Singh, Lisa Stark, and Christopher Wiseman.
EVENING MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: November 21, 2024
Posted by Stacey Poole on Nov. 23, 2024
President Bob Hermann, Jr. (Information Technology: Administration | Retired) welcomed Rotarians and guests to our Evening Meeting at MoMo's on November 21, 2024. Due to the success of the Evening Meeting Pilot Program, the Board of Directors agreed to continue the monthly Evening Meeting through President Bob's Rotary year.
 
President Bob and Dan Joraanstad (Financial Services: Advising | Retired) passed out lemons from their yard for all to enjoy.
 
Mary GorskiMember Moment
Mary Gorski (Retired) led the Member Moment. She introduced herself as a new member of our Club. Mary has a long history of volunteering and joined our Club to explore new volunteer opportunities. She is drawn toward maternal health and RYLA. Vocationally, Mary has worked in real estate, as a yoga instructor, and as a book seller. She has three adult daughters and enjoys living an active lifestyle. Welcome to the Club, Mary, and thanks for sharing your story!
 
Family House
Christopher Wiseman (San Francisco Rotary Foundation) talked about the recent service project at Family House. See full story here. The next opportunity to volunteer at Family House will be in spring 2025.
 
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Upcoming Events
ROTARY LUNCHEON December 3, 2024: Brennan Bowen, Chocolate and the Cookie It Made Famous
Join Brennan Bowen on a delectable journey through the history of the cookie, learning the mouthwatering mysteries behind the iconic chocolate chip cookie from its humble origins to its irresistible rise to global cookie domination!
 
 
 
SERVICE PROJECT December 5, 2024: Diaper Bag Assembly for Homeless Prenatal Program
Join us at this service opportunity to stuff diaper bags and organize diapers and wipes for giveaway to clients of the Homeless Prenatal Program. Event is limited to 10 people.
 
CLUB SOCIAL December 8, 2024: Cookie Making Workshop
Celebrate the season with us at a Cookie Making Workshop. Learn from expert Brennan Bowen how to craft the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. We will bake together on site, and each participant will take home a batch of delicious cookie dough. This event is open to all Club Members. Attendance is capped at 12 people, so register early!
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON December 10, 2024: Karl Robillard and the GLIDE Foundation
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice with a mission to create a community to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization. Karl Robillard will talk about how the GLIDE Foundation has made a difference in the Tenderloin Community and beyond.
 
 
 
Baby Showers for Homeless Prenatal Program: December 11, 2024
Join us at one or both of the Baby Showers at the Homeless Prenatal Program where we will give expectant mothers diaper bags filled with supplies. The party for Spanish speakers starts at 10 AM; the party for English speakers starts at 1 PM. Registration is limited to two Rotarians at each shower. 
 
 
Holiday Party and Annual Meeting: December 17, 2024
Join us at the Westin St. Francis for this year’s Holiday Party and Annual Meeting. This is always the most festive and fun-filled luncheon of the year, so bring your family, friends, and business associates to celebrate with us! 
 
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY December 20, 2024: Catholic Charities Community Holiday Celebration
Volunteer at the Catholic Charities Community Holiday Party to serve meals, celebrate the holidays, and spread cheer to clients from the Edith Witt Senior Community, the Maureen and Craig Resource Center, and the 10th and Mission Family Housing Program.
Congratulations!  December 2024 Birthdays and Rotary Anniversaries
December 3
   Kat Ebanks
 
December 5
   Kai Burrus, David Folk, Benjamin Lam
 
December 7
   Rachel Donovan, Eric Schmautz
 
December 11
   Jianying (James) Chen
 
December 12
   John Hoch
 
December 13
   Sacha Shashi
 
December 14
   Valentina Sacchi Beccarini
 
December 16
   Phyllis Nusz
 
December 20
   Angelina Preza
 
December 22
   Sunny Singh
 
December 26
   Steven Minchen
 
Note: This birthday list is based on membership information in ClubRunner. Please update your ClubRunner account to help us keep this information current. If you need help with ClubRunner, please contact our current newsletter editor.
 
 
1993: Fred Marschner
 
1995: Benjamin Lam
 
1996: Jim Kennedy
 
1997: Andi Valo-Espina
 
1999: Eric Schmautz
 
2000: Cecile Chiquette
 
2008: Emily Borland
 
2016: Dora Dye
 
2017: Bob Hermann, Jane Mermelstein
 
2018: Kat Ebanks
       
2019: Valentina Sacchi Beccarini, Ed Shenkan
 
2020: Dan Davies
 
2021: Rachel Donovan, Jefferson Yih
 
2023: Anthony Alioto
 
Note:  The year listed above is when these members joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Happy anniversary to all!