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Richmond Rotary winning at RotaCare Bowl-a-Thon

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On Saturday, September 27, Richmond Rotary showed out for a good cause at the RotaCare Bowl-a-Thon.

Thanks to Captain Henry Moe, pro bowler Aaron Winer and his daughter Astra, and Don Lau as the weak link, Richmond Rotary won High Team Score, High Individual Score (Aaron). Head cheerleader Zee Handoush won the 50-50 raffle and of course donated it all back to RotaCare. Thanks also to cheerleader Gerald Fay.

A great day for a great cause!

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Easter Hill United Methodist Church’s CDF Freedom School summer enrichment program

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Richmond Rotary was pleased to provide funding support for Easter Hill United Methodist Church’s CDF Freedom School summer enrichment program. The funding request sponsored by Rotarian Ruthie Abelson Olivas supported the 6 week (6/16-7/25) program which focused on reading multicultural literature and provided music, gardening, STEM exposure and visual arts for 30 elementary aged students.

Thanks to Pastor Dale Witherspoon and Executive Director Kia Walton for your oversight of the program. — at Easter Hill United Methodist Church.

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Soulful Softball Sunday, August 24

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It was a beautiful day of faith, unity, legacy, and love through softball, service, and celebration. Honoring past and current legends of our city including rotarians Chief Bisa French and Zee Handoush. Thanks to the Rotarians that came out to support this community healing event! John Boychuk, Pam Guard, Tiffany Harris, Michelle Milam, Ruthie Abelson Olivas, Alyssa Padia, Nakele Rechenauer, Tamara Shiloh, Sarah Wally.

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Welcome new member John Boychuk and congratulations Ruthie Abelson Olivas for Blue Badge promotion!

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At our August 22nd meeting, John Boychuk was introduced as the newest member of Richmond Rotary. His sponsor, Don Lau, was away on vacation. Thanks to Henry Moe and Zee Handoush for welcoming John.

Ruthie Abelson Olivas was also given her blue badge by President Nakele Obleton Rechenauer Service Above Self!

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