Yes, we’re friendly. But we are also diverse and resourceful. Our members hail from every part of our sprawling city. We come from businesses, non-profit organizations, and local government. And we welcome you to learn more about us.
For more information about the Richmond Rotary Club, please contact Club President Henry Moe.
From left to right: President Elect, Nakele Rechenauer, Club President Henry Moe , Club Member, Santa Baer
NEXT MEETING
Richmond Rotary meets on Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Richmond Golf Club unless otherwise specified.
Centering Empathy and Creating Joy in Your Leadership and Your Life
Friday, March 28
Centering Empathy and Creating Joy in Your Leadership and Your Life
Misha Safran
Leadership thrives on empathy and joy. In this interactive session, participants will learn to transform their leadership by integrating emotional intelligence, compassionate communication, and inclusive practices. Leaders will discover how to wear their Super CAPE© (Compassionate Communication, Assuming Positive Intent, IDEAB Principles, and Empathy Before Accusation) and cultivate a culture of connection, trust, and belonging.
Through real-life stories, practical tools, and engaging activities, attendees will gain skills to model empathy, navigate challenges with grace, and infuse joy into their leadership. This session provides actionable steps to create a workplace where relationships flourish, morale is elevated, and both empathy and joy become central to a thriving organizational culture.
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Richmond Rotary Crab Feed 2025
The Richmond Rotary crab feed was full of fun and great moments. Thanks to everyone that supported this great fundraiser. A huge thank you to our President Henry Moe for leading the charge at this event, and to Erle Brown for keeping the tradition alive.
Continue reading →Sip and Savor, Saturday, April 12, 11am to 3pm @ Salesian High School
Join us for an all you can drink and eat food & wine festival.
Tickets are $70.
100% of the proceeds fund RotaCare West Contra Costa Free Medical Clinic
Saturday, April 12, 11am to 3pm
2851 Salesian Ave, Richmond CA 94804
Buy your tickets on the Richmond Rotary website
Continue reading →Rotary Work day at NIAD
Join us on Saturday, March 29th along with Berkeley Rotary to help implement the front desk changes at NIAD.
We will be tearing out the old desk and installing the new one that we helped to purchase.
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Rotarians at Work | Kennedy High School seniors Grad Night
Richmond Rotary is proud to support John F Kennedy HS seniors attending Grad Night. Rotarian and JFK alumn Oscar Garcia stopped by today to present the check to the Class of 2025. Go Eagles! #rotariansatwork
Continue reading →Rotarians at Work | Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School
Rotarian Don Lau stopped by Easter Hill United Methodist Church to drop off a check from Richmond Rotary to Pastor Dale Witherspoon to support this summer’s Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School.
The request sponsored by Rotarian Ruthie Abelson Olivas will support the educational program that will operate from June 16-July 25 supervised by Kia Walton , Executive Director. Look forward to visiting the program while it is in session this summer.
Continue reading →18th Annual International Women’s Day Sisters in Solidarity Celebration
Richmond Rotary was proud to be a Platinum Sponsor for the 18th Annual International Women’s Day Sisters in Solidarity Celebration on Saturday March 8th. Rotary was well represented both with the conference Planning Committee Michelle Milam, Tiffany Harris, Tamara Shiloh, Ruthie Abelson Olivas and participants Shawn Dunning, Don Lau, Jill Rodby, Sarah Wally and Sylvester Dunn.
Continue reading →Rotarians at Work | Garden at GRIP
At Greater Richmond Interfaith Program’s (GRIP) Sunset and Sip event on Thursday, February 27th, Richmond Rotary presented a check to Rotarian and Executive Director Ralph Payton to cover the cost of garden beds, soil, seeds, started plants and educational materials to establish a garden at the GRIP shelter.
The project, initiated by Richmond Rotarian and GRIP Board member Ruthie Abelson Olivas includes a partnership with Biancoverde at Hotel Mac and Plant to Plate. Looking forward to seeing their garden grow!!
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