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.
Bridge the Gap: Reconnect Families, Rebuild Lives
Friday, June 6
La Strada, 2215 Church Ln, San Pablo, CA 94806, USA
Miracle Messages is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the isolation and loneliness experienced by our unhoused neighbors. Through innovative programs that reconnect people with loved ones and foster new social support systems, Miracle Messages offers a human-centered approach to addressing homelessness.
At this talk, Megan will share how our local chapter (partnering with SOS Richmond) is making a difference, and how you can get involved as a volunteer or community advocate to help extend this mission!
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Welcome New Rotary Club Member | Sylvester Dunn II
Richmond Rotary welcomed our newest member on Friday. May 9. Sylvester Dunn II is a Managing Partner at Wilson and Kratzer. Welcome to our Club and community!
Rotarian Gerald Fay was also recognized with his Paul Harris plus 5 pin. Thanks for your generous contribution to Rotary Gerald!
Continue reading →Volunteers needed for Community Safety and Cohesion Lighting Initiative Saturday, May 24, 9am to 2:30pm
Installation volunteers needed for the next phase of the Community Safety and Cohesive Lighting Initiative (CSCLI) – a project implemented by partners to the 23rd St. corridor working group with financial support from the Richmond Rotary club.
Continue reading →TGIFF at The Factory Bar, Friday, May 30
Join us on the outdoor patio for tacos and fun!
BARSHEEP TGIFF at The Factory Bar
12517 San Pablo Ave, Richmond
Friday, May 30 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Sponsored by Richmond Rotary Club
Rotarians at Work | RPAL Paint Day
Thursday April 17th was a special day for Richmond Rotary.
We helped paint and clean up the soon to open “Josh & Elaina Genser” Culinary Club at RPAL. Rotary also made a financial contribution via a District grant towards the purchase of key appliances for the kitchen. Very awesome way to honor the memory of Richmond Rotarian Josh Genser. We are now looking forward to having a meal at the kitchen! #rotariansatwork
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Peres K-8 3rd Grade After School Book Club
Orinda Rotary has partnered with Richmond Rotary for the last 5 years to sponsor the Peres K-8 3rd Grade After School Book Club.
On Tuesday. May 13, we celebrated the completion of the 10 session club with the 3 teachers and the students who shared with the Rotarians what they read, the stories they wrote and what they learned about various place in the world. Thanks you to teachers Jill Hope, Kathy Baker and Kayontaya Pace. Also thanks to Orinda Rotarian Ken Jew for initiating the partnership with Richmond.
Continue reading →Rotarians at Work | Eastshore and Crescent Park Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt 2025
Richmond Rotary was proud to be a partner with the Eastshore and Crescent Park Neighborhood Councils’ “Easter Egg Hunt” on Saturday, April 19th at Booker T Anderson Park. Special thanks to Incoming President Nakele Obleton Rechenauer for providing the leadership and organization for our participation. Tremendous crowd and lots of smiling faces.
RPD Chief Bisa French and Michelle Milam, Richmond Rotarians, brought their positive energy and created a super fun environment for the kids.
Additional Richmond Rotary volunteers included the Menehune Don Lau, Simon Ellis, Rolanda Wilson, Ruthie Abelson Olivas, and Sarah Wally. Special thanks to Tiffany Harris for sending the games table from Bay Area Girls Club!
The event was a success due to generous donations from Nat Bates and Oakland Rotarian, Ahmad Anderson.
Happy Easter 🐣 to all!
Continue reading →Rotarians at Work | Rotacare West Contra Costa Sip & Savor FUNdraiser on April 12th was a success
A fantastic time on Saturday April 12th at our RotaCare West Contra Costa Sip & Savor FUNdraiser. Thanks to all of our sponsors, vendors and volunteers. Richmond Rotary was proud to be a part of the amazing BARSHEEP Team that hosted this First Annual Event.
Thanks to Henry Moe for hosting at Salesian and creating a beautiful atmosphere for this fundraising event.
Continue reading →NIAD Reception Counter Replacement Project
On Saturday, March 29th, 11 Richmond Rotarians and some Berkeley Rotarians went to work at Nuturing Independence through Artistic Development (NIAD) removing the current reception counter which will be replaced with an accessible reception counter. We also constructed 6 storage cabinets.
This was Rotary President Henry Moe’s signature project for his year Rotarians at Work!
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