Yes, we’re friendly. But we are also diverse and resourceful. Our members hail from every part of our sprawling city. We come from businesses, non-profit organizations, and local government. And we welcome you to learn more about us.
Use this link to find out how to become a member of the Richmond Rotary Club: Becoming a Member
Use this link to submit a request to make a presentation to our club: Make a Presentation
Use this link to find out how to submit a grant request: Guidelines for Grant Requests
Save the date
Holiday Auction 2025
Saturday, December 12, Noon to 2pm
You make the difference! Your contributions to our holiday auction raise the money we donate to local schools and community organizations. So join the band, come to the auction, invite guests and of course, , bid on some of the fun and useful items. CLICK HERE to check the Holiday Auction page to watch the list grow day by day.
Club President Nakele Rechenauer
For more information about the Richmond Rotary Club, please contact Club President Nakele Rechenauer.
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NEXT MEETING
Richmond Rotary meets on Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Richmond Golf Club unless otherwise specified.
Not available on Fridays? Join us for happy hour on the the second Thursday of each month or join us for coffee on the third Saturday of each month.
Check out our Club Calendar to confirm where to join us: Richmond Rotary Calendar
Cheryl Cotton, WCCUSD Superintendent of Schools
Friday, October 17
Cheryl Cotton
WCCUSD Superintendent of Schools
Cheryl is a Richmond native, a former district administrator, and a former student who attended district schools in San Pablo and El Cerrito. She is the first African American woman to hold the permanent role of superintendent.
Cheryl previously served as the deputy superintendent of public instruction at the California Department of Education, overseeing the instruction, measurement and administration branch. She has also served as the California Department of Education’s deputy superintendent of human resources and labor relations.
Continue reading →ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Saturday, October 18
Join us on Saturday, October 18 at Bayfront Park, Mission Bay San Francisco. Walk with us and the Rotary District 5160 BARSHEEP team, coordinated by Assistant District Governor Libby Tyler. Together, we can make a difference to help. #ENDALZ Register 8:30 AM | Program 10 AM | Walk 10:30 AM Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/3n9m8x3h
Continue reading →Fireside Chat | Membership orientation October 4
Congratulations to these Rotarians for completing the membership orientation! Special thanks to Alan and Santa for hosting!
Continue reading →Richmond Main Street Spirit & Soul Festival 2025
Richmond Rotary was proud to be a partner at this year’s Spirit & Soul Festival 2025 on September 20.
Thanks to Rotary Grant sponsor Ruthie Abelson Olivas and Rotarian and Richmond Main Street Executive Director Sarah Wally for bringing this successful event to downtown Richmond.
Continue reading →Richmond Rotary winning at RotaCare Bowl-a-Thon
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!
Continue reading →PROJECTS
Josh and Elaina Genser Culinary Center Ribbon-cutting Ceremony Sep 25
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.
Continue reading →Free Back to School dental care event at the Dan Tanita Dental Clinic at Peres K-8 School
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!
Continue reading →Vegetable Garden at GRIP
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.
Continue reading →SOS Richmond renovation
Richmond Rotary was please to provide funding to SOS Richmond for electrical supplies to assist with renovation of their new Warm Hand Center on Harbour Way so it can function efficently. Rotarian Tom Herriman was the Club sponsor for this project that was completed with donated labor.
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