We just held the third of our new series of Thursday evening meetings, and they continue to be a success! Starting around 6 PM on September 19, members and guests gathered at MoMo’s across from the Giants Stadium. MoMo’s offered a curtained-off section, providing a perfect setting for our group. The space was both roomy and visually appealing with views of the street and the ballpark.
The restaurant was equipped with a video display, ideal for our meeting slides. While we forgot the “dongle” needed for connectivity, the attentive staff saved the day by streaming the slides from an Apple iPhone to a Windows screen without a hitch — just another example of their excellent service.
A reminder for Thursdays: you only pay for what you order in terms of food and drink. The menu is delicious! I’ve enjoyed MoMo’s seafood salad and Cobb salad in the past, and this week, the fish tacos were a home run for me. The evening began casually, with members trickling in to enjoy happy hour and catch up. It was a very relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
The Rotary Club of San Francisco Board of Directors met on August 20, 2024. President Bob Hermann called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM. President-elect Frank Yoke recorded the minutes due to the absence of Secretary Nancy Graydon.
In attendance were Maureen O'Shea, Sunny Singh, Ozan Yasavur, President Bob Hermann, Todd St Vrain, Bridget Mahoney, Gary Dales, Darlene Wilson, Stephen Geisheker, Margaret Miley, and President-elect Frank Yoke, constituting a quorum. Absent were Nancy Graydon, Tim Hornbecker, and Dan Davies. Today’s guests were District Governor Steve Wright and Assistant Governor Erik Scheller.
Posted by Dora Dye and Bob Hermann on Sep 25, 2024
On Friday, September 20, 2024, the following Rotarians and friends gathered for a potluck and a game of Rotary Jeopardy. Tonight's contestants were the following teams: Paul Harris' Heroes (consisting of Walt Gladwin and Shari Teresi from the Rotary Club of Millbrae and David Dye and Mary Liu from the Rotary Club of San Francisco); Arch Klumph's Kingpins (consisting of Dora Dye and Dan Joraanstad from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, Anna Yang from the Rotary Club of San Francisco West, and our guest, Henry Rubin); and Steve Wright's Wizards (consisting of Lisa Stark from the Rotary Club of San Francisco, Deirdri Gladwin and Frank Seebode from the Rotary Club of Millbrae, and our guest, Ami Seebode). Our Jeopardy host was Joe Teresi (aka Guy Smiley) from the Rotary Club of Millbrae.
Like the game that we watch on television, there were three rounds: Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy!, and Final Jeopardy! The tension was high among the three teams.
Congratulations to Club Members Caitlyn Eller and Yana Sharma for securing a $1,000 grant from Rotary District 5150 for an exciting environmental project. The project will be in collaboration with the Rotary Club of San Francisco Castro who also secured a $1,000 grant from Rotary District 5150. This hands-on, educational event will explore the vital role of insects in our ecosystem. Participants will build and paint insect houses, taste bee-produced foods, and hear from 2-4 guest speakers on topics like bees, insects, and their impact on local and international communities. All including youth are encouraged to participate. Stay tuned for more details.
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Rotary International Membership: Access to resources and training.
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Robert Schwentker will explore the transformative potential of Generative AI, highlighting its ability to amplify human creativity, streamline processes, and positively impact society. He will share examples of AI applications in finance, law, real estate, and nonprofits, and discuss the benefits of embracing this technology.
Join us for our next New and Prospective Member event! We’ll begin with casual, social time followed by small group discussions about our Club's activities and any volunteer opportunities. Anyone with an interest in learning about Rotary is welcome to register. Current Club leaders are also encouraged to attend. We look forward to connecting with you!
Meet journalist and author, Sasha Vasilyuk, who will share Ukrainian stories from World War II to today. Her debut novel, Your Presence Is Mandatory, is longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and is forthcoming in Italy, France, Germany, Israel, Finland and Brazil.
Dr. Alison Simon, Senior Director of Amtrak responsible for implementing the vision of rail transport for California, will share and connect the dots between transportation and sustainability.
Join the members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco, their families, and their friends for the Walk to End Alzheimer's®, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Preregistration for the Walk is required. After the Walk, there is an optional lunch.
On Emergency Services Day, the Rotary Club of San Francisco annually honors the outstanding men and women who keep our City safe—the heroes of the Fire Department, Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, Coast Guard, and Paramedics. Come and be moved by their incredible stories, show your appreciation for our local heroes, and enjoy a delightful lunch as you mingle with some of San Francisco's finest. This is one of the most anticipated luncheons of the Rotary year—don't miss 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.
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.
2005: Mark Calender
2015: Frank Yoke
2017: Gary Dales
2021: Barbara Streett
Note: The year listed above is when these members joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Happy anniversary to all!
