Yearly Archives: 2019
NEXT MEETING: September 6, 2019What does it mean to leave home? - The International Rescue Committee and the Global Refugee Crisis
MEETING OF August 30, 2019WelcomeMadam President, Jan Brown opened the meeting with a welcome to the Friendly Richmond Rotary Club. Mayor Tom Butt led us in the pledge of allegiance. Sid Chauvin (sitting in for Alan Blavins as Sargeant at Arms) shared a thought for the day. Visiting Rotarians and GuestsThanks to Mayor Tom Butt’s email announcement, we had lots of visitors for today’s program: Larry Westland with Powerplant Park Announcements
RecognitionsHappy and Sad DollarsNorm’s NonsensePROGRAMMiraflores Historical Project. Richmond's Planning Director Lena Velasco.
Historical curator Donna Graves presented a progress report of the Miraflores Greenbelt Educational Displays, Richmond Rotary’s adopted Centennial Project. Richmond’s Planning Director, Lena Velasco, provided an overview of new residential and commercial building projects in Richmond. This included some projects which have recently been or soon will be completed, others under construction, and others which have just been entitled. Connie Tritt, volunteer scribe |
NEXT MEETING: August 30, 2019Planning and our Built Environment
MEETING OFWelcomePresident Jan welcomed everyone to the friendly Richmond Rotary. Simon Ellis led the Pledge of Allegiance and Jim Findley led the invocation. Alan Blavins and Nick Despota gave thoughts-for-the-day that spanned the range from the profound to the puzzling. Visiting Rotarians and GuestsOur esteemed guest was the 5160 District Governor Tina Akins. Tina presented a District check in support of our 100 year club anniversary project at Miraflores. Announcements
RecognitionsHappy and Sad DollarsNorm’s NonsensePROGRAMGroundwork Richmond
Matthew Holmes, Executive Director of Groundwork Richmond, described in vivid terms the link between environmental stewardship and youth development in Richmond.
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NEXT MEETING: August 23, 2019Groundwork Richmond
MEETING OF August 16, 2019WelcomePresident Jan welcomed everyone to the friendly Richmond Rotary. Simon Ellis led the Pledge of Allegiance and Herb Cole led the invocation. Sid Chauvin was standing in as Sergeant of Arms for Alan Blavins (who was presenting one of his “fish stories” to the Concord Rotary today). Sid gave the thought for the day. Visiting Rotarians and GuestsThere were three guests. Two were brought by Nakele Rechenauer. They were Nina Costales and Robert Garvey. Steve Kirby of Hercules Rotary was also in attendance. Announcements
RecognitionsHappy and Sad DollarsNorm’s NonsensePROGRAMProject Second ChanceOur speaker was Elaine Kociolek of Project Second Chance about Adult Literacy. Connie Tritt, Rotating Scribe |
NEXT MEETING: August 16, 2019Project Second Chance
Project Second Chance is the Contra Costa County library’s adult literacy program. We help adults (17+) with very basic reading, writing, and spelling. We’ll learn about the scope of the problem and the unique services that PSC offers to help these adults who are hard to reach other than by word-of-mouth. You’ll also learn how service-minded members of the community can help by volunteering with the program. MEETING OF August 9, 2019WelcomePresident Jan Brown opened the meeting with Tamara Shiloh leading us in the pledge, Jim Findley leading the invocation and Alan Blavins providing a thought for the day. Visiting Rotarians and GuestsKen Lindgren (Darlene’s husband) and Diego Garcia (owner of Leftside Printing in Richmond) were the guests of Darlene Drapkin. Cheryl Maier was the guest of her husband, Bob Dabney. Also visiting us today was Carey Hawkins Ash, from the Making Waves Academy Today’s Speaker(s) on Richmond’s Homeless Crisis: Tom Herriman of SOS (Safe Organized Spaces), introduced himself as the founding Rotarian of a Seattle club chapter. Joining him were Daniel Barth and Christina Redse. Special Events
Announcements• Erle Brown announced our annual collection to benefit 31 classroom teachers of Peres Elementary School by the time school starts in September. 31 Rotarian are needed to give $100 each. RecognitionsHappy and Sad DollarsNorm’s NonsensePROGRAM
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NEXT MEETING: August 9, 2019Richmond’s Homeless CrisisSOS Richmond is working with the city, the county and other community organizations to find solutions to growing homelessness. We want to enable homeless street and tent dwellers to build order and cooperation in existing communities; and to develop long lasting solutions to the current severe lack of affordable housing. MEETING OF August 2, 2109WelcomePresident Jan rang the bell with a steady hand and Stacey led us in the pledge. Jim Findley asked for a moment of silence for peace, freedom and justice throughout the world. Sgt.-at-Arms Alan Blavins delivered the thought for the day. Visiting Rotarians and Guests Susan Cohen Grossman from the Concord Rotary Club is our speaker today. Darlene Drapkin brought along husband Ken and friend Jane Farrell. President Jan welcomed back Darlene and Jonathon who were visiting from Quebec. Jonathon showed off the latest work of art from Alan Blavins. A painting of their granddaughter Aubrey.
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RecognitionsHappy and Sad DollarsNorm’s NonsensePROGRAM
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When an emergency strikes, the International Rescue Committee gets to work immediately to save lives and aid those hardest hit. In places where crisis has endured for years, the IRC holds steady in our support. And in the United States, the IRC empowers refugees to rebuild their lives. This presentation will showcase stories of the work IRC is doing to aid refugee families living through some of the worst humanitarian crises in history, and what those in the Bay Area can do to help. 
Groundwork Richmond works with partners, residents, and our community’s youth to restore the environment & train the next generation of environmental stewards. Matt Holmes, Executive Director, will discuss the program’s efforts to replenish crucial environmental systems that our communities depend on, especially in underserved neighborhoods that need it most.
Cecilia Orozco earned her blue badge of membership! Mike Winter, Cecilia’s sponsor, did the honors of the presentation. Congratulations Cecilia!