Flywheels – Page 7 – Richmond CA Rotary

NEXT MEETING: March 13, 2020

"Be prepared." Advice that's not just for Boy Scouts.

Death mask of Frederick Chopin

What famous people died without adequate estate planning? Funny you should ask. This Friday’s speaker wants to answer that question. But more importantly, Ms. Jennifer Martin will tell us why the question is actually not funny.

Failing to properly plan your estate can cause strife among your family members, deny money to someone you love, or destroy a business you worked hard to build.

Ms. Martin promises a talk that is both entertaining and educational.

MEETING OF

Welcome

Announcements

The Centennial Dinner Executive Committee has decided to postpone the Centennial Dinner in light of the Contra Costa County Health Department’s declaration of a health emergency due to the Coronavirus. We will advise you of the new date, as well as arrangements for refunds when they have been determined.
The City of Richmond the Richmond Rotary Club are pleased to invite you to a Groundbreaking Dedication and Tour of the first of the Miraflores-themed interpretive displays, “Making a Living”. April 4, 11 AM. Miraflores Greenbelt (entrance at Wall Ave. and 49th Street, Richmond). Flyer
We are pleased to welcome Iris AlRoy and Alexandra Wilson as new members of the Richmond Rotary Club.

Recognitions

Happy and Sad Dollars

Norm’s Nonsense

PROGRAM

NEXT MEETING: March 6, 2020

Conservation in African Savanna

Our speaker, Phil Bennett, has worked as a conservationist, safari guide, guide trainer and safari lodge manager in some of the biggest and most remote game reserves in Africa. In this presentation, Mr. Bennett will tell us about the decline of key species in the last 25-30 year. He will also share two conservation stories that highlight challenges faced by local human populations and wild animals.

MEETING OF

Welcome

Announcements

Our 100th Anniversary Event is just one month away. Use this flyer to reach out to other Rotarian friends and alumni.
Friday, March 6 is the deadline for the 4-Way Test Student Essay Contest. If you have kids or grandkids who are effective writers eager to hone their expository skills, and/or people with a maturing sense of social responsibility, this contest can be a great opportunity. Tell them about it.

Recognitions

Happy and Sad Dollars

Norm’s Nonsense

PROGRAM

NEXT MEETING: February 28, 2020

What NIAD Means

We all recognize this pillar of Richmond’s art community as NIAD, but the acronym is worthy of close attention: Nurturing Independence through Artistic Development. What does that mean?

NIAD promotes creative expression, independence, dignity, and community integration for people with developmental disabilities. The organization offers a studio program for 70 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a community program engaging artists and others in offsite projects, and an on-site gallery to market and sell artwork from NIAD’s community of artists.

Our vision is a unified community where everyone is included, and art makes the individual and their story visible. We provide vital supports and resources artists need to thrive in the Bay Area and beyond

Announcements

Stacey Street announced that our April 4 Centennial Event is on a roll! She asks for volunteer help. Watch your email this week.
We remind you once again of the Rotary’s Four-Way Test student essay contest for Richmond-area high school students. If you have children or relatives who may be interested in participating, pass along to them this flyer for details. The three essay finalists will be invited to present their essay and receive their reward as our club program on Friday, March 27. This program will coincide with a visit from student ambassadors from Richmond’s Sister City of Shimada, Japan.
If you haven’t done so already, please mark this important event on your calendar now: April 4th, the date of our our club’s Centennial Celebration. Visit the Centennial Celebration page to see what we have planned. You can also purchase tickets on that page. We’ve invited scores of longtime supporters of Richmond Rotary so expect to see some old friends and make some new ones.
In the last month we’ve been proud to induct four new members to Richmond Rotary: Tom Herriman, Melinda McCrary, Al Silva, and Alexandra Wilson. Welcome to you all!
This Friday, El Cerrito Rotary hosts a TGIFF gathering at Lara’s Fine Dining, 1900 Espanade Drive, Richmond. (This is the site of the former Saluté Restaurant.) No-host bar, appetizers provided by El Cerrito Rotary. If you’d like to stay for dinner, call Lara’s at 510 234-1860 for a reservation.

MEETING OF

Welcome

Announcements

Recognitions

Happy and Sad Dollars

Norm’s Nonsense

PROGRAM

NEXT MEETING: February 21, 2020

An Open Meeting

Due to a schedule conflict, Mayor Tom Butt had to postpone his State of the City presentation planned for this Friday. So instead we’ll set the stage for an “open meeting”. This is a good opportunity for diverging discussions (see illustration on right) on our club’s activities and future projects. Come prepared with ideas!

Announcements

Tamara Shiloh announced a New (or prospective) member orientation this coming Tuesday at El Agave Azul: 5 to 6
Alan Baer reminded us that our regular ‘third Tuesday’ Rotary Lite meeting is at El Agave Azul: 6 to 7 (right after the new member orientation!)
The Rotary Board Meeting is Thursday, at noon at La Strada Restaurant.
Josh Genser announced that we will have a special surprise visitor on March 27.
Stacey Street announced that our April 4 Centennial Event is on a roll! Volunteer help is needed. Watch your email this week!
We want to remind you once again of the Rotary’s Four-Way Test student essay contest for Richmond-area high school students. If you have children or relatives who may be interested in participating, pass along to them this flyer for details. The three essay finalists will be invited to present their essay and receive their reward as our club program on Friday, March 27. This program will coincide with a visit from student ambassadors from Richmond’s Sister City of Shimada, Japan.
If you haven’t done so already, please mark this important event on your calendar now: April 4th, the date of our our club’s Centennial Celebration. Visit the Centennial Celebration page to see what we have planned. You can also purchase tickets on that page. We’ve invited scores of longtime supporters of Richmond Rotary so expect to see some old friends and make some new ones.

Program for Last Meeting

We had a ‘Great to be a Rotarian Day’ last February 14. Everyone in attendance received a long stem red rose, following a long-past Valentine tradition of David Ninomiya. Members of the Ninomiya family and the Downer families were in attendance to hear about the project status of our Centennial Project and the Miraflores Interpretive Displays.

Historian Donna Graves, Alan Wolken (past director of Redevelopment and now City of Richmond consultant) and Kim Butt (historical architect) teamed up to give an informative presentation of the plans prepared by Vallier Design. The initial installation of the Making A Living display (sponsored in part by Richmond Rotary) will be in place in time for our Centennial Celebration on April 4! This is great news as we step up our Centennial event preparations!

MEETING OF

Welcome

Announcements

Recognitions

Happy and Sad Dollars

Norm’s Nonsense

PROGRAM

NEXT MEETING: February 14, 2020

Transforming a Historic Landscape

On this Valentines Day, we are celebrating the many years that David Ninomiya would bring red roses to Rotary on Valentines Day from his family’s nursery in North Richmond.

Join us for a presentation by Donna Graves and Alan Wolken that will focus on the Miraflores development and interpretation project there that highlights the rich story of Japanese American nursery families alongside aspects of Richmond community history.

Announcements

Pierre Thompson announced Richmond Rotary’s Centennial launching of Rotary’s Four-Way Test student essay contest for Richmond-area high school students. (For details see this flyer.) The three essay finalists will be invited to present their essay and receive their reward as our club program on Friday, March 27. This program will coincide with a visit from student ambassadors from Richmond’s Sister City of Shimada, Japan.

If you haven’t done so already, please mark this important event on your calendar now: April 4th, the date of our our club’s Centennial Celebration. Visit the Centennial Celebration page to see what we have planned. You can also purchase tickets on that page. We’ve sent this Save the Date reminder to scores of longtime supporters of Richmond Rotary so plan to see some old friends and maybe make some new ones.

Special Event

Richmond Rotary is pleased to welcome two new members:
Alexandra Wilson, Attorney/Owner, Wilson Immigration; and Melinda McCrary, Executive Director of the Richmond Museum of History and Culture. We are proud to have you join us!

The Rotary District 5160 Conference will take place in Redding, on May 1 – 3. For more information and to register, please visit this Conference web page.

MEETING OF

Welcome

Announcements

If you haven’t done so already, please mark this important event on your calendar now: April 4th That’s the date of our our club’s Centennial Celebration. Here’s what we have planned. We’ve sent this Save the Date reminder to scores of longtime supporters of Richmond Rotary so plan to see some old friends and maybe make some new ones.