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 →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 →Friday, April 4
California State Treasurer
Fiona Ma
What she does as the CA State Treasurer and Resources for California small businesses, families, non profits.
Continue reading →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 →Friday, March 28
Centering Empathy and Creating Joy in Your Leadership and Your Life
Misha Safran
Leadership thrives on empathy and joy. In this interactive session, participants will learn to transform their leadership by integrating emotional intelligence, compassionate communication, and inclusive practices. Leaders will discover how to wear their Super CAPE© (Compassionate Communication, Assuming Positive Intent, IDEAB Principles, and Empathy Before Accusation) and cultivate a culture of connection, trust, and belonging.
Through real-life stories, practical tools, and engaging activities, attendees will gain skills to model empathy, navigate challenges with grace, and infuse joy into their leadership. This session provides actionable steps to create a workplace where relationships flourish, morale is elevated, and both empathy and joy become central to a thriving organizational culture.
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