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July 27, 2025

From the Club Blog
June 2025 Board Highlights
Rotary Service, Inc.
The Trustees of Rotary Service, Inc. met on June 17, 2025 via Zoom. President Bob Hermann called the meeting to order at 4:04 PM. Nancy Graydon, Secretary, recorded the minutes. 
 
In attendance were Gary Dales, Stephen Geisheker, Nancy Graydon, President Bob Hermann, Tim Hornbecker, Bridget Mahoney, Margaret Miley, Maureen O'Shea, Darlene Wilson, Christopher Wiseman, and Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Dan Davies, Sunny Singh, Todd St Vrain, and Ozan Yasavur. 
 
Minutes
The Trustees reviewed and approved the May 20, 2025 Service, Inc. minutes.
 
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February Division Gathered for Summer Party
The concept of divisions or gathering Club members together according to their birth months began over 30 years ago. The only remaining active division is the February Division, and hosts Allan Herzog and Anita Stangl have been hosting Rotarians from the Rotary Club of San Francisco born in the month of February for the last 30 years: Allan in the summer for a spectacular barbeque and Anita for an annual get-together at Christmas.

On July 14, 2025, the February Division met for its semi-annual party at the beautiful home of Allan Herzog. Everyone in attendance shared food and camaraderie. Thank you, Allan, for keeping a great Club tradition alive!
 
Pictured are Bob Hermann, Anita Stangl, Stephen Geisheker, Mark Calender, Allan Herzog, Mary Jansen, Carrie Schucker, President Frank Yoke, and Dan Joraanstad.
Upcoming Events
RYLA Camp Visit: July 31, 2025
All Rotarians and their guests are invited to visit the RYLA Camp on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Registration for this event has closed.
 
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON August 5, 2025: The State of Tourism in the City — where we are and where we're headed
Anna Marie PresuttiDahlia Myers Anna Marie Presutti, Tourism Industry Leader and current president and CEO of the San Francisco Travel Association, will discuss the state of tourism in the City: where we are and where we're headed. 
 
Also speaking to us will be Dahlia Myers, who has returned from her year as a Rotary Youth Exchange student in Germany and will share her experience with us.
 
 
BUSINESS NETWORKING: August 6, 2025
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.
 
 
ROTARY LUNCHEON August 12, 2025: Ending Poverty — Creating Financial Security for Workers Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Amy Everitt, president of Golden State Opportunity (GSO), joins us to discuss financial security for workers struggling to make ends meet. GSO is a nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty for Californians.
 
 
Discover Rotary for New and Prospective Members: August 14, 2025

Join us for our next New and Prospective Member event to discover what Rotary and our Club have to offer. Attendees will be able to get better acquainted with each other as well as with a few Club leaders and longer-term members. The evening promises to be fun and informative. Join us to enjoy new friends and conversation as well as hear of service opportunities in our community. 

EVENING MEETING: August 21, 2025
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.
 
 
Rotaplast Bocce Ball Tournament and BBQ: August 24, 2025
Rotaplast started as a world community service project of the Rotary Club of San Francisco in 1992-1993, and since then, has sponsored over 200 missions and helped over 20,000 children. Bring smiles to children around the world by participating in (or supporting) this tournament with Rotary clubs throughout our District 5150 and beyond. Funds raised will benefit the mission in New Delhi, India.
SOCIAL EVENT August 24, 2025: Pickleball with District 5150 Rotarians and Friends
Come and join District 5150 Rotarians and friends for a Pickleball Social! Pickleball has become very popular in the U.S., because it's fun, easy to learn, and offers great exercise. The District has reserved six courts for 48 players, including beginner-friendly courts with loaner paddles and tutorials. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are included in the $30 registration fee. Deadline to register is Sunday, August 10.
 
 
District 5150 Foundation Event: October 11, 2025
Celebrate the incredible impact of the Rotary Foundation over lunch, enjoy exciting drawings/prizes (including the EREY Drawing), and cap it all off with a thrilling performance by the Blue Angels! Early bird registration ends on July 31, and the price will go up starting August 1.
 
Congratulations!  August 2025 Birthdays and Rotary Anniversaries
 
August 15
   Ravinder Sehgal
 
August 18
   Jim Patrick, Barbara Streett, and Stellie Kim
 
August 21
   Melissa Galliani
 
August 30
   Brizette Castellanos
 
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.
 
 
2007: Stacey Poole
 
2013: Jyoti Chokshi
 
2014: Rick Harrell
 
2018: Lisa Christian, Brian Lan, and Steven Minchen
 
2022: Dr. Elisa Stephens
 
2023: Merve Yasavur and Sue Robbins
 
2024: David Folk, Milo Hanke, and Kayla Trunecek
 
Note:  The year listed above is when these members joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Happy anniversary to all!