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.
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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
Food For Thought of Contra Costa County
Friday, August 15
Neil Zarchin
We provide boxes of food to families with children at low-income elementary schools in Richmond and San Pablo. We would like to request volunteers and financial support
Continue reading →ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Welcome new members! Rhonda F. Harris and Dr. Curtis B. Flemming Sr.
At our meeting today, President Nakele Obleton Rechenauer and Membership Co-Chair Henry Moe welcomed 2 new members: Rhonda F. Harris, sponsored by Jan Brown, and Dr. Curtis B Flemming Sr., sponsored by Ruthie Abelson Olivas.
Welcome to our friendly Richmond Rotary Club!
Continue reading →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 →PROJECTS
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.
Continue reading →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!!
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