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
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Richmond Rotary meets on Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Richmond Golf Club unless otherwise specified.
A SOLUTION to Homelessness in Richmond, CA
Friday, April 25
Faith in Action
Jessi Taran
Up until now homeless people have been viewed as a problem that needs to be solved.
What I propose is that we instead view the homeless in terms of their economic potential. Instead of spending money on trying to fix the homeless problem, we should instead be investing in unhoused individuals in a way that allows them to add value back into the economy.
What I propose is the development of an OFF GRID tiny home community (RV park), for the chronically homeless, built around research and development of novel green energy paradigms. Residency requirements for would be tenants would include enrollment in a job skills training program – especially in the fields of green/alternative energy technology, sustainable agriculture, research protocols, waste management/recycling, etc.
Continue reading →ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Rotarians at Work | RPAL Paint Day
Thursday April 17th was a special day for Richmond Rotary.
We helped paint and clean up the soon to open “Josh & Elaina Genser” Culinary Club at RPAL. Rotary also made a financial contribution via a District grant towards the purchase of key appliances for the kitchen. Very awesome way to honor the memory of Richmond Rotarian Josh Genser. We are now looking forward to having a meal at the kitchen! #rotariansatwork
Continue reading →Supporting the Bagna Cauda at WC Salesian Youth Club
Richmond Rotary turned out (3 tables) in support of the West County Salesian Youth Club’s Bagna Cauda on Wednesday, March 26th. What a fabulous night of food (still smell the garlic), fun and fellowship in support of their impactful programs for our local youth. Thanks board members Doreen Covell and Nakele Obleton Rechenauer for hosting our tables!
Continue reading →Richmond Rotary Crab Feed 2025
The Richmond Rotary crab feed was full of fun and great moments. Thanks to everyone that supported this great fundraiser. A huge thank you to our President Henry Moe for leading the charge at this event, and to Erle Brown for keeping the tradition alive.
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NIAD Reception Counter Replacement Project
On Saturday, March 29th, 11 Richmond Rotarians and some Berkeley Rotarians went to work at Nuturing Independence through Artistic Development (NIAD) removing the current reception counter which will be replaced with an accessible reception counter. We also constructed 6 storage cabinets.
This was Rotary President Henry Moe’s signature project for his year Rotarians at Work!
Continue reading →Rotarians at Work | Richmond Emergency Food Pantry
Don Lau stopped by the amazing Richmond Emergency Food Pantry to drop off a check in support of their all volunteer effort to provide food to those in need. Open every Tuesday and Friday they serve over 40,000 people each year. Thanks Linda L Young for your service on their Board and special thanks to volunteer Program Manager Patricia Davidson. So glad Richmond Rotary can offer support to your highly impactful program in our community.
Continue reading →Rotarians at Work | Kennedy High School seniors Grad Night
Richmond Rotary is proud to support John F Kennedy HS seniors attending Grad Night. Rotarian and JFK alumn Oscar Garcia stopped by today to present the check to the Class of 2025. Go Eagles! #rotariansatwork
Continue reading →Rotarians at Work | Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School
Rotarian Don Lau stopped by Easter Hill United Methodist Church to drop off a check from Richmond Rotary to Pastor Dale Witherspoon to support this summer’s Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School.
The request sponsored by Rotarian Ruthie Abelson Olivas will support the educational program that will operate from June 16-July 25 supervised by Kia Walton , Executive Director. Look forward to visiting the program while it is in session this summer.
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