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Rotarian Tamara Shiloh recognized at NAACP Richmond Branch- 35th Annual Freedom Fund & Membership Awards- Elevate Richmond Masquerade Gala

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Feb 3rd
Richmond Rotarian, Tamara Shiloh received the Community Service Award at the NAACP Richmond Branch- 35th Annual Freedom Fund & Membership Awards- Elevate Richmond Masquerade Gala. Speakers included Rotarian WCCUSD Superintendent Kenneth Hurst, Sr.

Great job by the planning committee and congratulations to all the honorees! Our stunning Chief of Police Bisa French stole the Mardi Gras themed show.

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Community Project | West County First 5 Center

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On January 25th, Don Lau had opportunity to drop off a check from Richmond Rotary and visit with the Children’s Art Studio Richmond. He visited with Director Maria Tuttle and sat in on group reading time and observed their art projects.

Maria is also working with Peres K-8 School to do a prekinder program. Richmond Rotary funding was for art supplies.

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Richmond-Shimada Friendship Commission

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Jan 11, 2024
Don Lau presented a contribution from Richmond Rotary to the Richmond-Shimada Friendship Commission to assist with the travel cost for a student ambassador’s trip to Japan. Our Club is also looking forward to hosting the student ambassadors from Shimada at our meeting on March 22. The Richmond-Shimada relationship was started in 1961.

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Richmond Rotary welcomes new members in January 2024

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In the first month of 2024, Richmond Rotary welcomed several new members from the community and local businesses.
On January 12, we welcomed Richmond Police Chief Bisa French. Membership Chair Yenny Garcia conducted the induction ceremony. Secretary Pam Jones pinned Bisa. Don Lau was honored to be her sponsor.
On January 26, we welcomed our new Corporate Members. From Chevron, team leader Brian Hubinger sponsored by Don Lau and from Sims Metal, team leader Jill Rodby sponsored by Oscar Garcia. Club President Oscar Garcia conducted the induction ceremony, and also inducted an individual member, Neville Guard sponsored by Jonathon Lawlis.

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