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.
Find out how to become a member of the Richmond Rotary Club:
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Richmond Rotary Holiday Auction
Friday, December 12, Noon to 2pm
Richmond Golf Club
You make the difference! Your contributions to our holiday auction raise the money we donate to local schools and community organizations. So join the band, make a tax-deductible donation, come to the auction, invite guests and of course, bid on some of the fun and useful items.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE HOLIDAY AUCTION PAGE to watch the list grow day by day.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE AUCTION FLYER
Club President Nakele Rechenauer
For more information about the Richmond Rotary Club, please contact Club President Nakele Rechenauer.
Lunch is $35. Click this Donate button to buy Lunch and fast track the check in process.
Use this other Donate button to attend without Lunch and make a $10 donation to the Richmond Rotary Club.
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:
No meeting November 28
Friday, November 28
In consideration of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no meeting on Friday, November 28.
Enjoy your time with family and friends.
Best wishes!
Continue reading →Richmond Tiny House Village Farm & Garden at La Strada
Friday, December 5 at La Strada
Sally Hindman
Tiny Village Spirit
This is Richmond’s first tiny house village and is a project which will double emergency housing units serving unhoused Richmond young people, ages 18 to 24. It’s a multi agency collaboration and over 3,000 volunteers from more than 60 organizations, schools, congregations and businesses have been involved to date.
Continue reading →Richmond Rotary Holiday Auction
Friday, December 12
Richmond Rotary is delighted to invite you to our Annual Holiday Auction at Richmond Golf Club, 1 Markovich Lane, Richmond.
You make the difference! By attending and bidding on items, your contributions raise the money we donate to local schools and community organizations. So come to the auction, invite guests and of course, bid on some of the fun and useful items. Check the to watch the list grow day by day.
Please bring an unwrapped toy for kids 9 to 12 years old for the Fire and Police Toy Drive.
If you can’t join us in person, connect to the auction on Facebook to make a bid in the Comments section.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Richmond Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party, Thursday, December 11
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is readying to ring in the holiday season with the return of its Holiday Mixer at Mechanics Bank Thursday, December 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Food will be served during the event.
“We are very excited to announce the return of our beloved Holiday Mixer with Mechanics Bank,” stated Mechanics Bank, adding “the party is free of charge, enjoy complimentary music and refreshments while you mix and mingle.”
The party will be hosted at Mechanics Bank, 3190 Klose Way in Richmond.
Continue reading →BARSHEEP Holiday Party Sunday, December 21
The San Pablo-El Sobrante Rotary Club cordially invites you to the Annual Holiday Party on Sunday, December 21 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at Point San Pablo Yacht Club, 700 West Cutting Blvd.
Continue reading →Rotarians honored by District Governor Joy Alaidarous: Mac Lingo, Don Lau, Brian Fay, Aaron Winer
On October 31st, our esteemed Mac Lingo was honored with the coveted Major Donor award by our District Governor Joy Alaidarous for his continued generosity to the Rotary foundation. Mac joined us today after having heart surgery yesterday! A big thank you to Mac and lets wish him well in his recovery.
Our incredible Don Lau was honored today with the Building Bridges Award for his ginormous contribution to the club and the community. Thank you Don!
Our awesome Brian Fay was presented the Paul Harris Plus 7 award for his continued generosity to the Rotary foundation. His contributions have really made a difference and we appreciate him. Thank you Brian.
Aaron Winer was recognized for his continued work on the Rotary Polio Campaign. Thank you Aaron!
Continue reading →PROJECTS
Richmond Rotary supports the community
Richmond Rotary presented checks of support to our grant recipients:
Richmond Red Oak Victory – Support for ongoing Educational programs for K through 12th grade.
SparkPoint Contra Costa – Support for Rental assistance for low-income residents, Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, Enrollment support for EBMUD’s Water Lifeline Program, which helps eligible households cover past-due water and sewer bills.
Richmond Promise – Support for the Annual Scholars Celebration.
Richmond Art Center – Support for the 63rd Annual Holiday Arts Festival on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10am-4pm at Richmond Art Center.
Food for Thought – Support for Food boxes for 720 families at 16 schools during the school winter break: Chicken, rice, beans, pasta, oatmeal, and fresh produce.
Continue reading →Support for Peres elementary school teachers
On October 29, President Nakele Rechenauer was honored to join Rotarian Erle Brown and present $100 checks to the hard working teachers at Peres K-8 school. Erle started this program to recognize the incredible dedication of our teachers.
Thank you teachers, for all you do for our students!
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