President Frank Yoke III (Development | Serra Residential Center, Inc.) called the November 4, 2025 meeting to order and welcomed everyone attending either in person or via Zoom. Today's Program included Donor Recognitions and our speaker — Sean Elsbernd.
Today's Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Today's Visiting Rotarians were District 5150 PDG Mary Bates from the Rotary Club of Foster City, Aleksandra Czech-Seklecka from the Rotary Club of Inverness Culloden in Scotland, Gene Duffy from the Rotary Club of Ignacio attending via Zoom, and District 5150 PDG Jayne Hulbert from the Rotary Club of Ignacio attending via Zoom. Other guests were Mark Salazar and Monica Sather. Welcome to all!
Are you handy with a wrench and have built bikes in the past? Or perhaps you aren't and just want to support a fantastic project that our Club leads: the 2026 Bike Build! We are looking to hold the Bike Build mid-April 2026, and we need help organizing the event.
Our first Committee Meeting will take place online on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM, and we invite you to join us. Contact Emily Borland to sign up.
I’m honored to be the first to invite you to a truly special Rotary event celebrating the historic partnership between Rotary and the United Nations. You have early access to information to share with your club, friends, and family before your October edition of Rotary Magazine arrives.
Global Goals, Local Action: Rotary Commemorates the UN at 80
San Francisco, CA — the birthplace of the UN Charter
Thursday, December 11, 2025
This one-day gathering will celebrate the historic relationship between Rotary International and the United Nations, and inspire us to take local action.
The Rotary Club of San Francisco has served our community and the world for 118 years. The strength of our Club has always been the commitment that each of us makes as people of action. We make a difference in the world. Our Club continues to embrace the Rotary International theme of Unite for Good, continuing our journey of service, fellowship, and fun. Together, we can tap into Rotary's transformative power to leave a lasting impact and inspire others to join us in making a difference.
This is a reminder notice that membership dues are crucial in sustaining our Club, serving as the financial foundation that enables effective functioning, and supporting various initiatives such as peacebuilding, environmental sustainability, global projects, youth services, and community service efforts. Your dues also help to fulfill our obligations to our District and Rotary International.
On this Veterans Day, we invite each member of our Club to Sponsor a Veteran for lunch. You can either bring the Veteran as your guest to the luncheon or you can sponsor a Veteran by paying for their lunch. Our guest speaker for this event is Eric Wick who will talk on the Veteran suicide epidemic.
Join RCAT, SFSU Climate HQ, and Save the Bay for a hands-on shoreline restoration event to protect wildlife habitat, improve climate resilience, and beautify our Bay. Volunteers will help plant native species, remove invasive plants, and learn about the Bay’s vital ecosystem. All ages and abilities welcome — all tools provided, no experience needed! Come make a difference for our environment and community. NOTE THE NEW LOCATION in PALO ALTO.
Our November DEI Film Festival movie is Mankiller. This inspiring documentary follows the life of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Following the screening, we will host a group discussion over a pizza and salad dinner to reflect on the film’s themes and to share perspectives on Wilma Mankiller’s legacy as a leader, activist, and changemaker.
Get ready for a night of fun and friendly competition! Whether you are a history buff, a movie guru, or a pop culture pro, there’s a challenge for everyone. $50 per person includes the trivia, food, and drinks. There are only 6 tickets for this event; buy your ticket today! THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT.
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.
It's time for one of our most popular service projects — Thanksgiving at The Arc San Francisco! In the spirit of giving thanks, Rotarians will gather to provide a Thanksgiving feast for participants at The Arc SF. Many hands are needed to either serve or be on the clean-up team; please sign up to help. This is the only Thanksgiving celebration for many of the people we serve that day. And they are most appreciative.
Ruth Wenzel, a new and active member of the Rotary Club of San Francisco, will share the history and the beauty of one of America's most unique products — glass.
Join us for our Club's next BUSINESS NETWORKING meeting where we will have dinner and enjoy an evening of productive and fun networking. There is no charge to attend this meeting, but each attendee pays individually for food and beverages ordered at DACHA Kitchen & Bar. Please register yourself and your guests so that we can plan the space.
Greg Podd, Trustee from The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and member of the Rotary Club of Evergreen in Colorado, joins us to report on current international events involving Rotary International; talk about Rotary's effort and progress to end polio; and celebrate our Club's giving to TRF.
During this holiday season, join Catholic Charities in packaging dry goods for its clients. We'll work in teams and enjoy some fellowship in the process. Registration is limited to 10 volunteers; so register early!
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San Francisco, CA — the birthplace of the UN Charter
