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.
From left to right: Program Chair Tiffany Harris, Gopal Khadgi, Club President Oscar Garcia, Membership Chair Yenny Garcia
NEXT MEETING
Richmond Rotary meets on Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Richmond Country Club unless otherwise specified.
How do School Boards Work
Friday, Sept. 22
NOTE: This meeting takes place at La Strada Restaurant, 2215 Church Ln, San Pablo. Lunch is $30.
Have you ever wondered how school boards work? In this short presentation, Leslie Reckler, Trustee, West Contra Costa Unified School District will explain the roles and responsibilities of publicly-elected school board.
What China’s Global Expansion Means to Americans
Friday, September 29
With bipartisan support, the US government is quickly changing gear on its China policy. The change has left the American public, especially the business society with lots of uncertainties when it comes to dealing with China.
This program will address these questions:
1) What China’s global expansion means to Americans? …
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Upcoming Events September 2023
Thursday, August 31 12:15pm | El Cerrito Rotary Club meeting at Berkeley Country Club, Speaker is Richmond Rotary member, Zee Handoush
Friday, September 8, 6pm | Rotary international meet up at SF Giants game at Oracle Park
Thursday, September 14, 12 noon | Community Services Team meeting hosted by Don Lau on Zoom
Monday, September 18, 10am | West County Salesian Youth Club Golf Tournament at Richmond Country Club
Sunday, September 24, 2:30p – 5:30p | West County Salesian Youth Club Wine & Cocktail Party at Salesian Preparatory
Last week of November | Join the Los Ayala Kindergarten project team in Puerto Vallarta with Norm Lundsberg and members of other Rotary Clubs
SAVE THE DATE | Friday, December 8 | Richmond Rotary Holiday Auction
Continue reading →Richmond Rotary provided funding to Collaborising
August 14th
Richmond Rotary provided funding to Collaborising to support families moving from unhoused situations to housing. The following is an update from Collaborising Executive Director Lea Murray: “Collaborising is so grateful to have been able to play a small part in this very important program. Thank you Richmond Rotary for your contribution to their lives!”
Peres School Back to School Fair
Thanks Richmond Rotarian Dr Josh Rosales for your commitment to the students at Peres K-8 School.
At the Peres Elementary School Back-to-School fair on August 14th, students learned how to properly brush their teeth, received donated school supplies, and families learned about the onsite dental clinics free services.
PROJECTS
Richmond Rotary supports Community Summer Programs
Richmond Rotary is proud to support these 2 Summer Programs:
West County Salesian Youth Club – Gary Payton Basketball Clinic. Thanks to WCSYC Executive Director Steve Alameda for the pictures.
2023 Freedom School sponsored by Easter Hill United Methodist Church – Juneteenth celebration and Oakland’s “Pump It Up” program. Thanks to Executive Director Felicia Phillips for the pictures.
Reserve your Spot for the Los Ayala Kindergarten project in Puerto Vallarta
The Berkeley Rotary Club is partnering with the La Penita Rotary Club and ten (10) other clubs to improve a Kindergarten classroom and make other school improvements in Los Ayala, near Puerto Vallarta.
There will be two (2) trips and two (2) groups led by the Project Leader, Grier Graff from Berkeley Rotary. Club member Norm Lundberg is putting together a Richmond Rotary team. You can e-mail Norm for more information about the trip and previous international service projects.
The first group trip is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, November 30 – Friday, December 8 and the second group trip for Friday, December 8 – Sunday, December 17.
Richmond Rotary | Partnership with YES Nature to Neighborhoods
Richmond Rotary partnered with YES Nature to Neighborhoods to send 5 youth to attend resident camp this Summer. The magic of getting out into nature for a week, enjoy new challenges and make new friends has a lasting positive impact on our youth. Thanks to Executive Director Eric Aaholm and his staff for their dedication to providing positive experiences for our children and their families.
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