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.
Use this link to find out how to become a member of the Richmond Rotary Club: Becoming a Member
Use this link to submit a request to make a presentation to our club: Make a Presentation
Use this link to find out how to submit a grant request: Guidelines for Grant Requests
Club President Nakele Rechenauer
For more information about the Richmond Rotary Club, please contact Club President Nakele Rechenauer.
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NEXT MEETING
Richmond Rotary meets on Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Richmond Golf Club unless otherwise specified.
Not available on Fridays? Join us for happy hour on the the second Thursday of each month or join us for coffee on the third Saturday of each month.
Check out our Club Calendar to confirm where to join us: Richmond Rotary Calendar
Richmond Fire and Police Toy Program
Friday, September 26
Meeting at La Strada
Michelle Milam
Crime Prevention Manager
Richmond Police Department
Richmond Fire and Police officers have been organizing an annual food, toy and bike giveaway to support families in the local community. Richmond Rotary has supported this program for several years by purchasing bikes to give away by lottery. Michelle Milam, Richmond Police Department Crime Prevention Manager and Richmond Rotarian, will present a history and overview of the program, including Richmond Rotary’s involvement.
Continue reading →ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Richmond/San Pablo Fiestas Patrias Parade, September 13
Exciting to see annual Richmond/San Pablo Fiestas Patrias Parade. Rotary was proud to sponsor again and provide volunteers. What a great community event.
Continue reading →Soulful Softball Sunday, August 24
It was a beautiful day of faith, unity, legacy, and love through softball, service, and celebration. Honoring past and current legends of our city including rotarians Chief Bisa French and Zee Handoush. Thanks to the Rotarians that came out to support this community healing event! John Boychuk, Pam Guard, Tiffany Harris, Michelle Milam, Ruthie Abelson Olivas, Alyssa Padia, Nakele Rechenauer, Tamara Shiloh, Sarah Wally.
Continue reading →Welcome new member John Boychuk and congratulations Ruthie Abelson Olivas for Blue Badge promotion!
At our August 22nd meeting, John Boychuk was introduced as the newest member of Richmond Rotary. His sponsor, Don Lau, was away on vacation. Thanks to Henry Moe and Zee Handoush for welcoming John.
Ruthie Abelson Olivas was also given her blue badge by President Nakele Obleton Rechenauer Service Above Self!
Continue reading →Rotary Lite coffee at El Jardín de los Sueños Cafe
On Saturday, August 16, we had our first edition of “Rotary Lite” coffee on the third Saturday of the month. We discussed ideas for new Rotary service projects and confirmed our commitment to supporting Scouting America’s creation of a new troop.
Thanks to everyone who attended! John Boychuk, Simon Ellis, Zee Handoush, Tiffany Harris, Mac Lingo, Alyssa Padia, and community member Cordell Hindler.
Join us for our next outing on Saturday, September 20 at Little Louie’s Café, 49 Washington Ave., Point Richmond.
Continue reading →PROJECTS
Free Back to School dental care event at the Dan Tanita Dental Clinic at Peres K-8 School
Special thanks to Rotarian Josh Rosales for continuing to provide free dental care at the Dan Tanita Dental Clinic at Peres K-8 School.
What an amazing Back to School event! Our Peres Dental team had a blast meeting all the students and parents in our community!
Continue reading →Vegetable Garden at GRIP
Richmond Rotary was please to provide funding to Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) to establish a vegetable garden to benefit their shelter’s families. The aim of the garden is to address food insecurity, offer educational opportunities, and promote well-being. Families will be involved in planting, maintaining and harvesting the vegetables. Thanks to Rotarian and GRIP ED Ralph Payton for your leadership and Rotarian and GRIP board member Ruthie Abelson Olivas for being the grant sponsor.
Continue reading →SOS Richmond renovation
Richmond Rotary was please to provide funding to SOS Richmond for electrical supplies to assist with renovation of their new Warm Hand Center on Harbour Way so it can function efficently. Rotarian Tom Herriman was the Club sponsor for this project that was completed with donated labor.
Continue reading →Easter Hill United Methodist Church’s CDF Freedom School summer enrichment program
Richmond Rotary was pleased to provide funding support for Easter Hill United Methodist Church’s CDF Freedom School summer enrichment program. The funding request sponsored by Rotarian Ruthie Abelson Olivas supported the 6 week (6/16-7/25) program which focused on reading multicultural literature and provided music, gardening, STEM exposure and visual arts for 30 elementary aged students.
Thanks to Pastor Dale Witherspoon and Executive Director Kia Walton for your oversight of the program. — at Easter Hill United Methodist Church.
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