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.
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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:
DIo Se La Vi (Water is life)
Friday, February 27
DIo Se La Vi (Water is life)
Johwell St. Cilien
The project aims to build a submersible pump for the Dumas community in northern Haiti, in collaboration with a local Rotary club. This initiative would provide sustainable support to a farming community and address a critical access-to-water need.
Continue reading →ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
POSTPONED Tree planting in North & East neighborhood
—Postponed due to rain forecast—
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Richmond Trees is planting trees again. Come out to plant some trees in the N&E neighborhood on Sunday February 22 at 9am at Burg Park.
Contact Felix Hunziker for more information.
https://www.richmondtrees.org/
Continue reading →Sisters in Solidarity International Women’s Day Celebration
Saturday, March 7 from 10am to 2pm
The City of Richmond’s 19th Annual Sisters in Solidarity International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration will be held on Saturday, March 7th, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium.
Continue reading →Bagna Cauda 2026
Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30pm to 9pm
West County Salesian Youth Club
Annual Bagna Cauda Dinner
2801 Moran Ave, Richmond
Join us at one of the Richmond Rotary tables!
Tickets are $75 each.
Buy your tickets online: Bagna Cauda 2026 tickets
6th Annual Taste of Richmond
Saturday, March 28, 4pm to 7pm
6th Annual Taste of Richmond
Celebrating local flavor, spirit, and hospitality
Experience tastings from 40 of Richmond’s best local eateries, caterers, bakeries, and breweries & wineries!
PROJECTS
Uniforms for Vision Sports Academy
Richmond Rotary is proud to support Vision Sports Academy and new uniforms for their next group of athletes. The grant was sponsored by Richmond Rotary Club President Nakele Rechenauer, pictured with Jon Robles.
Continue reading →Plant to Plate Internship Program
Richmond Rotary is pleased to invested in the Plant to Plate internship program. The program as described by Executive Director Kelli Barram mentors, empowers, and prepares high school students to build job and life skills through hands on training. The request was sponsored by Ruthie Abelson Olivas who is pictured presenting the check to Graduate Program Assistant Liam Africa.
Continue reading →Moving Forward Scholarship Program
Richmond Rotary is proud to provide support to Moving Forward for their Scholarship Program and assist with this year’s back to school giveaway at Stege Elementary School. The grant was sponsored by Rotarian Ruthie Abelson Olivas. Pictured with Rotarians Zee Handoush, Ruthie, Tiffany Harris and Don Lau are Anselmo Ramirez, Co-founder/Project Manager and Arleide Santos, Project Manager.
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