Next Club Meeting

Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club (address below) on Friday, February 28, 12:30pm.

SOS Richmond
Daniel Barth

A look at the progress that has been made in the last two years in dealing with the homeless crisis in Richmond.

Lunch is $35 or a $10 donation without lunch to Richmond Rotary Club is appreciated. Use the Lunch button in the upper right corner of the website (richmondcarotary.org) to pay for lunch or make a donation and fast-track the check-in process.

You can also join the meeting from your phone, tablet, or computer on Facebook. Click on this link to watch the meeting live on
Facebook on the Richmond Rotary Facebook Group page on Friday or watch the recording later.

Meeting Location:
The Richmond Golf Club
​​1 Markovich Lane
Richmond, CA  (Map)

Members are welcome to begin arriving at noon (or even a bit sooner), but many members also arrive around 12:15. The actual meeting starts around 12:30. 

Hope to see you at the Club!

GRIP's Sunset and Sips

Thursday, February 27th
5:30 - 7pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington 

This special annual meeting is more than just an update—it’s a celebration of progress, service, and the people who make it all happen. Whether you’re a volunteer, donor, or community leader, this is your chance to connect and support meaningful change.

RSVP is not necessary, but if you have time, please let them know you’re coming by emailing info@gripcommunity.org.

Sip and Savor update

We have started contacting restaurants in Richmond and inviting them to donate. Contact your favorite restaurant and add them to the list. If the vendor cannot attend the event, we will have volunteers who can distribute their food and business information. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-eXi_7iC5VzR-CJBZk9TEpL-7D2yb2O8rMexev3WzGY/edit?usp=drivesdk

This is a great opportunity to promote local businesses and raise money for RotaCare. Here is a link to the donation letter and taxable donation information: 
https://richmondcarotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Revised-Tax-ID-Sponsor-Letter.pdf

Each vendor needs to download the Contra Costa Health Permit and vendor application from the website, SipandSavor.org, complete both forms and email it with their logo and 25-word business description to Maggie Alinsod at mggalinsod@gmail.com. For information: 510-847-7401
3-step Process
Step 1 - Download and fill CC Health Permit. 
Step 2 - Download and fill Vendor Application
Step 3 - Email forms, logo, and description to mggalinsod@gmail.com

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