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.
Update on Committee for South African Solidarity’s Solidarity Campaign Shipment to South Africa
Friday, October 18
Club Meeting at La Strada
Update on Committee for South African Solidarity’s Solidarity Campaign Shipment to South Africa
Tsarina Secyugu
An update on what we’ve accomplished since our last presentation last year, including a shipment of school materials and computers to Tanzanian schools and preparations for our 6th container of books and school supplies to South African schools since 2016 and ways people in the community can get involved.
Continue reading →Jesse Arreguin and Alta Bates closure
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Celebrating 50 years of Early Childhood Mental Health Program
On Thursday, October 10th, the 50 year celebration of the Early Childhood Mental Health Program was made even more special as our esteemed Rotary Star, Don Lau, received the prestigious Founders Impact Award.
Joined by Rotary President Henry Moe, fellow Rotarians, family, and friends, this momentous occasion honored Don’s unwavering dedication to transforming lives.
Continue reading →Taste of Richmond – October 7th to 13th
City of Richmond’s Economic Development Commission presents Restaurant Week, October 7-13th.
October 8th | 12pm-3pm | Lunch with I Love Granny’s Kitchen @ CoBiz Richmond
October 9th | 1pm-2pm | Lunch at Assemble + 2pm-on | Free Pickleball Lesson
October 10th | 11am-2pm | Lunch at Johnny Boi’s
October 11th | 6pm-9pm | Happy Hour & Dinner with Factory Bar, El Tucan, & Pra Jam
October 12th | 1pm-5pm | Wine, Jazz, & BBQ with Perfusion & Pickles N’ Smoke
October 13th | 1pm-5pm | End of the Week Celebration at the Backyard
Find out more at tasteofrichmondca.com
Continue reading →WC Salesian Youth Club Oktoberfest and Wine Tasting – Sunday, October 27th
Join Us for Oktoberfest 2024!
Sunday, October 27, 1pm to 5pm
It’s time to celebrate for a great cause! The West County Salesian Youth Club invites you to our Oktoberfest Fundraiser, a day filled with lively music, our beer garden, great food and wine tasting!
Fun games and activities for the whole family!
Buy tickets online at wcsyc.org/events
Adults – $50 includes lunch & full access to wine tasting with three beer tickets
Kids – $15 includes lunch & full access to the kids’ activities area
Location:
West County Salesian Youth Club
2801 Moran Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
PROJECTS
West Coast Chess Alliance for the 5th Richmond Chess Festival
Richmond Rotary was proud to provide support to the West Coast Chess Alliance for the 5th Richmond Chess Festival on Saturday 10/12.
T C “The Black Knight” Ball thanked Don Lau and Rotary and sent the following: “Encouraging adults to engage a local youth in a game of chess. One of the hidden treasures of the game of chess is that it is a multigenerational, mentally stimulating game that enhances diversity and bringing people together.”
A Beautiful story from Edward Muguluma, School Director at Kisa Primary School in Uganda.
Embraced by the warmth of the support by Richmond Rotary Club, Sanyu embarked on a journey of empowerment. Through the unwavering guidance at Kisa Foundation Uganda, she honed her skills in tailoring where she could stitch her dreams into reality with every thread she wove.
With tearful gratitude, she has on and on whispered her thanks to Richmond Rotary Club through Kisa foundation Uganda, for they had not only dressed her in skills but also adorned her life with a new found hope.
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