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.
NIAD Art Center
Friday, January 17
NIAD Art Center
Rebecca Teague
NIAD Art Center empowers artists with disabilities through our Richmond-based arts studio; fostering creativity, accessibility, independence, community and income. Our inclusive community encourages experimentation, informed choices, and connection through art. At NIAD, we celebrate Richmond’s diversity and vibrancy, where trust, joy, and shared creativity bring us together, where each artist shares their unique story.
Continue reading →Help Them See It So They Can Be It “Steam the Streets”
Friday, January 24
Help Them See It So They Can Be It
Ben Gilbarg
You don’t know what you don’t know. There are so many career fields that our youth don’t know about, or have only heard about in abstract terms. This has an adverse effect on our economy and our communities where too many youth are left behind; going through the motions without forming a vision for themselves. STEAM the Streets’ strives to help cultivate an inclusive STEM/STEAM workforce. We have built a proven model that helps underrepresented youth see themselves in STEM/STEAM careers through engaging media that lifts up BIPOC voices and innovative outreach methods that meet youth where they’re at.
Continue reading →ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Rotarian James Carlisle Beaver III January 6, 1949 – November 30, 2024
Richmond Rotarian Jim Beaver, a longtime journalist and public health advocate in West Contra Costa County, died from cardiac arrest Nov. 30, 2024, in Palm Desert. He was 75.
Civic engagement was integral to Beaver’s success both as a journalist and community leader. He was active in the Richmond Rotary Club and served as its president from 1996-97.
Beaver also will be missed by many admiring friends and former colleagues. His son Christopher Beaver summed it up best: “He was smart, he was witty, he was kind, he was curious, and he was cool.”
Continue reading →Thanks for a wonderful Holiday Auction
We are grateful for your presence at the Richmond Rotary Club’s Holiday Auction! 🎄🎁
Your support plays a vital role in shaping a brighter future for our community. 🌎
A special heartfelt gratitude to the Holiday Auction Team Members and every Rotarian who generously donated items, time and good cheer to make our special day truly unforgettable! 💐
✨We wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season!
Continue reading →Congratulations on our newest Paul Harris member, Aaron Winer
Congrats to Aaron Winer who received his Paul Harris award on November 22nd! Service above Self!!
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Richmond Fire and Police Toy Program Food Bagging Volunteer Day
🎉🎁✨ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers! ✨🎁🎉
On December 16th, we witnessed the true spirit of community during our Richmond Fire and Police Toy Program Food Bagging Volunteer Day! Over 50 incredible volunteers came together to pack more than 600 grocery bags filled with love and support for families in need this holiday season. 🥫❤️
Huge shoutout to all the fantastic groups that joined us: ECHS and our local high schools, the Richmond Youth Academy, Chevron, the 23rd Merchants, the Richmond Police Department Community Ambassadors, the Richmond Police Department Chaplains, the Richmond Police Officers Association, the Crime Prevention Program, Contra Costa Services Bureau, Richmond Rotary, and so many others! Your dedication and hard work make a world of difference! 👏💪
If you’d like to join us in our mission to help those in need, consider volunteering or making a donation to this meaningful program. Reach out to Richmond Rotarian and Crime Prevention Manager Michelle Milam
Together, we can continue to spread joy and hope in Richmond, CA! 💖
Continue reading →Distributing the Bikes! Richmond Police and Fire Toy and Food Program Giveaway
Richmond Police and Fire Toy and Food Program Giveaway December 21st. Richmond Rotary was well represented with Chief Bisa French, Brian Hubinger, Michelle Milam, Don Lau, and President Henry Moe!!
Rotary was proud to provide 140 bikes and to volunteer. Rotarians doing some amazing elf work!
Lots of smiling faces.
Thanks retired Firefighter Rod Woods for getting it started in 1989!
Continue reading →Receiving the Bikes for the Richmond Fire and Police Toy and Food Giveaway
Setting up on Friday afternoon, December 20th for the Richmond Fire and Police Toy and Food Giveaway tomorrow. Richmond Rotary provided 140 bikes. Thanks to Pam Jones for leading the fundraising effort and Alan Baer and Santa Baer for delivering the bikes and Don Lau for helping with setup.
Happy Holidays!!
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