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Use this link to submit a request to make a presentation to our club: Make a Presentation
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
More than a refinery Chevron‘s economic impact in West Contra Costa County
Friday, July 25
Hakim Johnson
Chevron
Join us to learn about the significant impact of Chevron‘s Richmond operations on the region’s economy, plus get an exciting first look at upcoming emission reduction projects and how they are investing in the community.
Continue reading →ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Richmond Rotarian Darlene Drapkin at the District Conference in Costa Rica
Richmond Rotarian Darlene Drapkin attended the district conference in Costa Rica and the installation of the new District Governor. National anthems from 5 countries were played.
Continue reading →Richmond Rotary at District 5160 Awards and Installation Event July 12
At the annual District 5160 awards and installation dinner on Saturday, July 12, Richmond Rotary received an award for our website and for the successful Rotacare fundraiser organized by the BARSHEEP clubs, Sip & Savor.
2025-26 Club President Nakele Rechenauer and 2024-24 Club President Henry Moe accepted the award along with 2024-25 Assistant Governor Tita Escalada.
Continue reading →Congratulations to our new president of Richmond Rotary Nakele Obleton Rechenauer
Congratulations to our new president of Richmond Rotary Nakele Obleton Rechenauer
Continue reading →BTA Warriors trip to Valkyries Game
We received a thank you letter with pictures and a video.
I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support on June 27. The Booker T. Anderson Warriors team had the incredible opportunity to attend the Golden State Valkyries game, where we brought over 30 enthusiastic kids along for an unforgettable experience. They not only enjoyed the game but also had the chance to play on the court, which made it a truly memorable event for everyone involved.
PROJECTS
Kennedy High School Grad Nite
Richmond Rotary was happy to support Kennedy High School’s Grad Nite. Past Rotary President and Kennedy Alum Oscar Garcia was the project sponsor.
Grad Nite coordinator Mitzi Peres-Caro sent the following message “On behalf of the Kennedy Senior Class of 2025 that attended the Grad Nite trip to Disneyland, we want to thank you so much for your contribution.”
Congrats graduates!!
Continue reading →RPAL – The Culinary Club Equipment Arrival
Update from RPAL, they have received the delivery of the equipment for the Josh and Eliana Genser Culinary Club, generously contributed to by the Richmond Rotary club.
Continue reading →Josh and Eliana Genser Culinary Center at RPAL
Richmond PAL’s Larry Lewis and Rob Connolly stopped by to thank Richmond Rotary for supporting the new Josh and Eliana Genser Culinary Center at RPAL. They hope to inaugurate the kitchen soon and more details to come.
Continue reading →West County Salesian Youth Club Summer Program and Music Enhancement
Richmond Rotary presented a check to West County Salesian Youth Club to support their Summer Program and also to support their music enhancement program. The request was sponsored by Rotary members Nakele Obleton Rechenauer and Henry Moe!
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