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CLUB #69
SERVING THE RICHMOND
COMMUNITY SINCE 1913
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December 2025
Volume 25 Issue 12
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As we look ahead to another impactful year of “Service Above Self,” we invite you to join us in supporting our Annual Fund Drive—a vital effort that fuels our club’s ability to make a difference locally and globally.
This year, our giving goals are:
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Annual Grant Projects: $15,000 – to fund hands-on service initiatives and community partnerships right here in our community.
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Club Foundation: $15,000 – to sustain our club’s long-term philanthropic impact and strengthen future projects.
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Rotary International Foundation: $15,000 – to advance Rotary’s global mission, from eradicating polio to supporting peace, health, and clean water initiatives worldwide.
Every contribution—large or small—moves us closer to these goals and demonstrates our shared commitment to making positive change. Your support ensures that our club continues to thrive as a beacon of service, fellowship, and leadership.
Please complete and return the attached Pledge Form to indicate your financial support of our club’s fundraising goals no later than December 31, 2025. We ask that everyone give to the best of their ability and emphasize 100% club participation. Together, we can meet—and exceed—our $45,000 total goal.
If you would like to contribute your pledge in the 2025 calendar year for tax purposes, you may send a check payable to Rotary Activities, Inc., PO Box 17664, Richmond, Virginia, 23226-7664.
You may also go on-line to THE Rotary Club of Richmond’s website and contribute via credit card. Please include in the memo 2025-2026 PLEDGE.
Thank you for your continued generosity and dedication to The Rotary Club of Richmond’s mission. Because of you, our work truly changes lives every day.
Yours in Rotary Service,
William Cabell, President
Bob Hicks, Annual Fund Drive Chair
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Our thanks to everyone who has attended, hosted and sponsored Rotary Means Business.
We will take a break for the month of December.
Make plans to join us for Rotary Means Business sponsored by Trace Richburg and The Virginia Model General Assembly on January 29, 2026, at 5:30pm, 108 N. 8th Street, Richmond, VA.
If you are interested in hosting Rotary Means Business, please contact Pam Kelleher.
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The Rotary Satellite Club of Richmond | | |
The next meeting of the Satellite Club will be December 10 at 5:30 PM at the Libbie Mill Henrico County Library in the conference room with dinner to follow at CRAFTED, 4900-151 Libbie Mill E Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230. if you plan to attend dinner, please RSVP via email.
The next service project is to prepare and serve a dinner at The Doorways on December 11. Terrill Thorne is leading this project. Please email Terrill if you would like to participate.
Questions about the Satellite Club?
Email the Rotary Satellite Club of Richmond.
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Volunteer Opportunity:
Meals on Wheels
Grab a buddy and/or make a new friend! Meals on Wheels is in need of drivers and runners Thursday mornings. This is a two person volunteer opportunity! Sherry Peterson is heading up this effort. Sign-up sheets are always available at our meetings. Drivers and volunteers are needed for November and December! Make new friends and make a difference in our neighbors' lives. Reach out to Phil Freda directly at PhilFreda@yahoo.com.
Please note the new location:
8020 Villa Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23228.
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Volunteer Opportunity:
Rework Richmond
Volunteer opportunities range from resume preparation for employment consideration to financial coaching with participants.
Contact John Purnell via email, purnelljc@comcast.net, or Charles Layman via email, laymanc@comcast.net, and Todd Martin via email, todddmartin@comcast.net,
and let them know how you can help.
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Volunteer Opportunity:
Blood Drive
Make plans to start the New Year by giving blood! Our next blood drive is scheduled for January 21st.
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Volunteer Opportunity:
Project Homes
Build a ramp and join your fellow Rotarians for a morning of fun and community service. Accessibility is critical for safety and quality of life. Paul Shively is heading up this effort. Reach out to Paul directly at pshively@cbcllc.net.
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Project Warm
Did you know Project Warm is celebrating 49 years of service?
Started in 1979, Project Warn volunteers have split wood at the wood lot and delivered wood to individuals who depend on wood only for their heat source.
Since 1994, Project Warm volunteers have traveled 33,000+ miles and have made deliveries to 8,000+ individuals!
All those deliveries today would fill an equivalent of 4,000+ full size pick up trucks with 2100 cords of wood, an estimated worth of $682,662 in today's market!
Contact Joe Kelleher via email with questions or if you know of a good lead!
Let's continue to make an impact for another 49 years.
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December 2
Club Assembly &
John Ritenour Classification Speech
Support your fellow Rotarians by joining The Rotary Club of Richmond for our Club Assembly Tuesday, December 2, 2026. We'll also hear a classification speech by John Ritenour.
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December 9
Jamie O. Bosket, President & CEO, Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
“Marking the Celebration of America's 250th at VMHC"
Jamie Bosket is the President and CEO of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC), a position he has held since 2017. Under his leadership, the institution was renamed the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
A New York native, he has dedicated his career to the museum sector, previously serving as Vice President for Guest Experience at George Washington's Mount Vernon. He has served on various boards, including the Virginia Association of Museums and the Alexandria Historical Society, and was appointed to the Governor of Virginia's American Revolution 250th Commission VA250.
Jamie holds a master’s degree in museum studies from The George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in history from SUNY Geneseo. Jamie and wife Emily have a daughter, Abigail and live in Richmond.
December 9
Phil Freda
Classification Speech
Support your fellow Rotarians on Tuesday, December 9, 2026, to hear a classification speech by Phil Freda
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December 16
HOLIDAY PARTY
Make sure our annual Holiday Party is on your calendar. Family and friends are welcome!
This will be a festive celebration to close the year.
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December 23, 30, 2025
No Meetings
Happy Holidays y'all!
| | THANKS TO OUR PAST SPEAKERS | | |
We welcomed "Mental Note Barbershop Quartet" (Beach, Candrelli, Geipel, Mauro)
to give "A Barbershop Quartet Performance" to The Rotary Club of Richmond.
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The Rotary Club of Richmond enjoyed a visit by Klaus Schuller, Managing Director, The Virginia Repertory Theatre.
| | We welcomed Mary Jane Hogue, Richmond Times-Dispatch Christmas Mother, to receive a grant from The Rotary Club of Richmond. | |
We welcomed Nicole Overley, Virginia Commissioner,
Commonwealth Agency on Workforce Development, to speak to The Rotary Club of Richmond.
| | Recognizing Our New Members | | Congratulations to Martine Richardson, who was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow! | | New member Amanda Dillion giving her Classification Talk! | | | | | |
THE TABASCO CONTENT DEADLINE
The Tabasco is sent monthly.
The team requests all content by the 15th of month prior.
Email Katie Hellebush at katie@hellebushconsulting.com.
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Change of Venue Coming in 2026
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The club’s first meeting of the year is Tuesday, January 6th. Starting in the new year, we will hold our lunch meetings at Lakeside Park Club (formerly Jefferson Lakeside) until we are able to move back to Willow Oaks when their construction projects conclude. This should take a year, maybe more.
Lakeside Park Club (formerly Jefferson Lakeside)
1700 Lakeside Ave
Richmond, VA 23228
Lakeside has been very accommodating and will provide us a first-class alternative to Willow Oaks. The Board thanks Bonnie Predd for the extensive research and effort she put into finding a temporary home for our club. Lunch will be $26.50 and we ask members pay by card.
| | Whether you are relatively new to the club or a long-serving member, The Rotary Club of Richmond has been serving Richmond for more than a century; do you have your copy of this history? Copies are now available; $20 soft copies; $30 hard copies. | | Birthdays and Anniversaries | | Let's wish our fellow Rotarians Happy Birthday and congratulations on their Rotary Anniversary! | | | Member | Birthday | | Rush, Derek (DEREK) | 9-Dec
| | Kim, Samuel (SAMUEL) | 15-Dec
| | Von Meister, Rebecca (REBECCA) | 16-Dec
| | Christian, Langdon T. IV (LANG) | 18-Dec
| | Savedoff, Jason Lance (JASON) | 29-Dec
| | | | Member | Start Date | Years |
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| | Cosby, Robert E. Jr., P.E., F.ASCE (BOB) | 12/1/1988 | 36
| 0 | 42
| | Schroeder, William J (WILL) | 12/6/2016 | 8
| 0 | 4
| | Myers, Barry Eston
(BARRY) | 12/10/2003 | 21
| 0 | 2
| | Delandro, John S. III
(JOHN) | 12/13/2011 | 13
| 0 | 2
| | Rashad, Amira
(AMIRA) | 12/17/2024 | 0
| 0 | 38
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