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 Oscar Garcia.
NEXT MEETING
Richmond Rotary meets on Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Richmond Country Club unless otherwise specified.
Meet the students and leaders of the Shimada Group
Friday, March 22
Meet the students and leaders of the Shimada Group. Find out how rotary supports this group.
Update on our local RotaCare
Friday, March 29
Estela DePaz from Hercules Rotary Club will share an update on our combined efforts with BARSHEEP to support our local RotaCare.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
From Underinvestment to Flourishing: A Community Dialogue on Reinvigorating the Arts in Richmond
Saturday, March 23, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Richmond Museum of Culture & History, 400 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
The Richmond Museum of Culture & History is launching their inaugural “Know Your Community” series, a series of roundtable discussions designed to foster community dialogue and celebrate the rich diversity of Richmond, California. The first panel discussion, titled “From Underinvestment to Flourishing: A Community Dialogue on Reinvigorating the Arts in Richmond,” features Richmond Rotarian Maria Tuttle.
Continue reading →Congratulations to our newest Blue Badge member
BARSHEEP Mixer at El Sol in Rodeo
We had a blast!
BARSHEEP TGIFF mixer at El Sol Restaurant on February 23rd.
Members of our neighboring rotary clubs: Berkeley, Albany, Richmond, San Pablo, Hercules, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, and Pinole.
El Sol Restaurant,
224 Pacific Avenue,
Rodeo
Rotarian Tamara Shiloh recognized at NAACP Richmond Branch- 35th Annual Freedom Fund & Membership Awards- Elevate Richmond Masquerade Gala
Feb 3rd
Richmond Rotarian, Tamara Shiloh received the Community Service Award at the NAACP Richmond Branch- 35th Annual Freedom Fund & Membership Awards- Elevate Richmond Masquerade Gala. Speakers included Rotarian WCCUSD Superintendent Kenneth Hurst, Sr.
Great job by the planning committee and congratulations to all the honorees! Our stunning Chief of Police Bisa French stole the Mardi Gras themed show.
Continue reading →PROJECTS
Rotarians at Work | Improving the Souper Kitchen at GRIP
On February 29th at GRIP’s Annual Meeting, Rotary members Florian Santos and Don Lau presented GRIP with this year’s donation to kickoff fundraising for new cupboards for the Souper Kitchen. GRIP also introduced new board member Ruthie Abelson Olivas.
Continue reading →San Pablo Smiles Dentistry and the community
Richmond Rotarian Dr. Josh Rosales, Dr. Brian Hathcoat and Dr. Stephen Schwarcz of The Tanita Peres Clinic had a very busy January.
Continue reading →Rotarians at Work | Bay Area Girls Club, Men Who Cook on April 14th
Feb 2nd
Don Lau and Yenny Garcia (BAGC Board member) stopped by Bay Area Girls Club to drop off a check to support their upcoming Men Who Cook fundraiser on April 14.
They had an opportunity to visit with the young women who were assisting with doing inventory for the Multicultural Bookstore. Thanks BAGC Executive Director Tiffany Harris for your work in the community.
Rotarians at Work!
Continue reading →Community Project | West County First 5 Center
On January 25th, Don Lau had opportunity to drop off a check from Richmond Rotary and visit with the Children’s Art Studio Richmond. He visited with Director Maria Tuttle and sat in on group reading time and observed their art projects.
Maria is also working with Peres K-8 School to do a prekinder program. Richmond Rotary funding was for art supplies.
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