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Rotarians honored by District Governor Joy Alaidarous: Mac Lingo, Don Lau, Brian Fay, Aaron Winer

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Nakele RechenauerJune 19, 2026

On October 31st, our esteemed Mac Lingo was honored with the coveted Major Donor award by our District Governor Joy Alaidarous for his continued generosity to the Rotary foundation. Mac joined us today after having heart surgery yesterday! A big thank you to Mac and lets wish him well in his recovery.

Our incredible Don Lau was honored today with the Building Bridges Award for his ginormous contribution to the club and the community. Thank you Don!

Our awesome Brian Fay was presented the Paul Harris Plus 7 award for his continued generosity to the Rotary foundation. His contributions have really made a difference and we appreciate him. Thank you Brian.

Aaron Winer was recognized for his continued work on the Rotary Polio Campaign. Thank you Aaron!

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Josh and Elaina Genser Culinary Center Ribbon-cutting Ceremony Sep 25

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Nakele RechenauerOctober 9, 2025

Thursday, September 25 was the grand opening of the Josh and Elaina Genser Culinary Center at RPAL. Rotary was proud to provide funding for the appliances at the center. Rotary previous president Oscar Garcia oversaw the District Grant that funded the project. Rotarian Sarah Wally managed the project. Rotarians also did volunteer work at the center. Congrats to Executive Director Larry Lewis and the board and staff at RPAL.

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Fireside Chat | Membership orientation October 4

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Nakele RechenauerJune 19, 2026

Congratulations to these Rotarians for completing the membership orientation! Special thanks to Alan and Santa for hosting!

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Free Back to School dental care event at the Dan Tanita Dental Clinic at Peres K-8 School

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Nakele RechenauerAugust 27, 2025

Special thanks to Rotarian Josh Rosales for continuing to provide free dental care at the Dan Tanita Dental Clinic at Peres K-8 School.

What an amazing Back to School event! Our Peres Dental team had a blast meeting all the students and parents in our community!

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Vegetable Garden at GRIP

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Nakele RechenauerAugust 11, 2025

Richmond Rotary was please to provide funding to Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) to establish a vegetable garden to benefit their shelter’s families. The aim of the garden is to address food insecurity, offer educational opportunities, and promote well-being. Families will be involved in planting, maintaining and harvesting the vegetables. Thanks to Rotarian and GRIP ED Ralph Payton for your leadership and Rotarian and GRIP board member Ruthie Abelson Olivas for being the grant sponsor.

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