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April 2024
Volume 24 Issue 4
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In Memoria: Malcolm Wellington "Mac" Bates
1946 - 2024
Malcolm Wellington "Mac" Bates died Friday, March 15, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born in Richmond, Va., on December 12, 1946. He was predeceased by his parents, Virginia Wellington Bates and John Wythe Bates, Jr. Mac graduated from St. Christopher's School in 1965, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1969.
Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, Mac joined his family's real estate business, Harrison and Bates Inc., in 1971, where he became President and Vice Chairman. He was a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), serving as National President in 1995. He was honored to represent IREM nationally and internationally and made many good friends during his tenure. Mac was a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Richmond, where he served as President and Treasurer, and was proud of his perfect attendance record. He served on the Board of Directors and as President of Goodwill of Richmond. He was a lifelong member of St. Stephen's Church, serving as vestryman and Sunday school teacher. He also enjoyed volunteering with Meals on Wheels.
Mac grew up on Riverside Drive where he developed an appreciation and passion for the James River. As a boy, he fished along the banks and motored his small Jon boat back and forth above the Z dam. He became an avid cyclist and once rode 60 miles from Richmond to Williamsburg to raise money for Rotary International. Other passions included the Virginia Tech Hokies, the Washington Redskins, his meticulous lawn, and spending time with his family on annual beach vacations. He found great joy in his grandchildren and attending their many activities.
Mac is survived by his wife of 52 years, Isabel Spilman Bates; and his children, Malcolm Alexander Bates (Jenny) and Marshall Bates Rigby (Matt); and by his grandchildren, Thomas Gardner Rigby, Isabel DeLeon Rigby, Carter Wellington Bates, and William Anderson Bates. He is also survived by his brother, John Wythe Bates III (Beverly); his sister, Sally Bates Allen (Phil); his mother-in-law, Alice Taylor Spilman; his sisters-in-law, Peggy Spilman Crowley (Mike) and Alice Spilman Frankovitch (Eric).
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 25, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave, Richmond, Va. 23226, or Friends of the James River Park, https://jamesriverpark.org/donate/.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Mar. 21 to Mar. 24, 2024.
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Jeanne Walls Blood Drive
The Rotary Club of Richmond engaged in some friendly competition with the South Richmond Rotary Club on Thursday, March 21 to support the American Red Cross and donate PINTS of blood! Our thanks to Willow Oaks for hosting us.
The Rotary of Club of Richmond is proud to announce raffle winners will be pulled at the next meeting. These winners will receive gift certificates to Fresh Market, thanks to Rotarian Michela Worthington-Adams, and ALL members can hold bragging rights, knowing we supported a great cause!
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Spreading Warmth
The Richmond Magazine recently featured Project W.A.R.M, a decades-long volunteer project keeps the flame of hope ablaze. Continue reading below to read about the fine work of volunteers on a Saturday morning.
Link to Full article: https://richmondmagazine.com/news/sunday-story/spreading-warmth/
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Volunteer Opportunity:
Meals on Wheels
Grab a buddy or make a new friend! Meals on Wheels is back up and running. Deliveries are in full force. Sherry Peterson is heading up this effort. Sign-up sheets will be available at our meetings. Drivers are needed for March and April dates! Reach out to Sherry directly at sepete@verizon.net.
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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, toddmartin@comcast.net,
and let them know how you can help.
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Volunteer Opportunity:
Project Ramp
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. John Delandro is heading up this effort. Reach out to John directly at johndelandro3@gmail.com.
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Volunteer Opportunity:
Blood Drive
Thank you for your participation in the Blood Drive hosted by the South Richmond Rotary Club on March 21, 2024 at Willow Oaks!
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April 2, 2024- Dancing Classrooms of Greater Richmond
Our mission is to cultivate essential life skills in children through the art of social dance. Our vision is to help create schools and communities where every child is connected, respected, and provided a safe environment in which to thrive.
Through standards-based, in-school residencies, we use the vocabulary of ballroom dance to cultivate the positive feelings that are inherent in every child. The maturity necessary to dance together foster respect, teamwork, confidence and a sense of joy and accomplishment, which we hope to bring to every child. Ballroom dance is the medium we use to nurture these qualities.
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April 2, 2024- Major Samuel Kim Classification Talk
Major Samuel Kim joins his wife Christine Kim in their 15th year of service with The Salvation Army. Though they were commissioned in 2008 as part of the God's Fellow Workers session, they were no strangers to the Army and "Doing The Most Good." Both hold degrees from the Korea Baptist Theological University -- he a Master of Divinity and she a Bachelor in Social Welfare -- and began Doing The Most Good as a Youth Director and Sunday School volunteer respectively in 2003 at the Landmark Corps in Alexandria, VA. Their first three appointments were in Florida as Corps Officers / Pastors, beginning with Hernando County, then Venice, and ending with Martin County. Following Florida, they served as Divisional Youth Secretaries for the Potomac Division before serving as Corps Officers in Spartanburg, SC. On June 19, 2023, they began their appointment as Area Commanders in Richmond, VA.
In addition to The Salvation Army School for Officers Training and a degree from Korea Baptist Theological University, Major Samuel obtained his Doctor of Ministry from the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2020.
They have two adult children: Joseph graduated from the University of South Florida nursing program in May 2023 and currently works as an RN at Tampa General Hospital. Sarah attends Virginia Commonwealth University and is expected to graduate in May 2024 from their art program.
Major Samuel owns a few hand saws; however, they are for honing his musical talents, not woodworking skills. this unique and beautiful sound comes from the musical saw -- nicknamed the Singing Saw -- and Major Samuel always has his musical saw in tow and plays it wherever he goes to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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April 2, 2024- Jennifer Cubitt Classification Talk
Jennifer's banking career spans over 25 years with extensive experience in commercial lending, originating, underwriting, closing and servicing commercial loans for a variety of loan types and industries.
She has managed a diversified portfolio that includes operating companies, commercial investment real estate purchases, refinance of debt, construction to permanent financing, hospitality, business acquistion, SBA lending and business expansion loans for all types of industries. She attended the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management at the UVA Darden School of Business. Her last position as Vice President and Commercial Lender was with the Virginia Credit Union prior to forming Diversified Financial Solutions, LLC.
Participation includes: Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate; SBA Small Business Awards Foundation; The Rotary Club of Richmond; and Abbots Mill HOA.
Jennifer is an avid tennis player and not so good golfer. She enjoys spending time with her family and at her mountain cottage in Hot Springs, VA.
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April 9, 2024 - Katherine O’Donnell, EVP/Richmond Regional Tourism “Richmond. We just keep getting better!”
I love the Richmond Region and have spent 21 years at Richmond Region Tourism promoting and advocating for it. As Executive Vice President, I provide strategic leadership to help the organization grow the Richmond Region’s tourism sector and improve quality of life for residents. I work closely with our Vice Presidents to ensure alignment.
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April 16, 2024- Dennis Bickmeier, Executive Director of the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority
Dennis Bickmeier is the Executive Director of the newly-formed Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority, leading the county’s mission of bringing sports and entertainment events to county facilities. Previously, he served as President of Richmond Raceway for more than a decade, guiding the Raceway’s motorsports, Amphitheater and facility rental efforts.
Dennis is active throughout the greater Richmond region, serving on the Board of Directors for the Henrico Education Foundation and the Henrico Police Athletic League, as well as Laaser’s Ladybugs, a non-profit organization that focuses on mental health awareness issues. He works closely with ChamberRVA and the Henrico Career & Technical Education Center on matters related to work-force development.
Over his 33-year sports management career, Dennis has worked for some of the top sports organizations in the nation. A native Ohioan, he is a graduate of the Ohio University Scripps School of Journalism. He also holds a master’s degree in Sports Administration from Ohio University.
Dennis lives in Richmond with his wife and their three children. He has witnessed the direct and positive output from Henrico students and teachers as a result of the support given by HEF, and is proud to serve on the board and work side by side with so many others from the community to support students and carry on the mission of the foundation.
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April 23, 2024 - Bill Draper, James River Photographer “The Wonder of the James River Park System”
Bill Draper grew up in Stratford Hills near Pony Pasture, and spent his youth hopping rocks, fishing, swimming, and canoeing on the James River. Today, his athletic accomplishments continue to reflect his love for the outdoors and for living a healthy lifestyle. He is a veteran member of the Richmond Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, and is often found cycling on the Virginia Capital Trail or kayaking on the James with friends. He has completed several 500-mile bike rides, two 50-mile ultramarathons, and 31 Richmond Marathons, along with numerous others.
After retiring from a forty-year career in healthcare sales and marketing, Bill began carrying his camera on his outdoor adventures and sharing his photographs of the James River trails, birds, animals, and waterways on social media. His unique photo exploration of the James River Park System has been embraced by the Richmond community, including local media, who often feature his photographs.
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April 30, 2024 - Marshall Pastore Classification Talk
Marshall Pastore was born and raised in Richmond and has settled in a historic home downtown with his wife and two young children. He owns two businesses: SprayRVA and Pastore Properties of Richmond. Through SprayRVA, he helps large contractors, counties, and car dealerships keep their vehicle fleets clean. SprayRVA also provides a mobile car wash and detail service for all residents in Richmond City and surrounding counties. Through Pastore Properties of Richmond, he helps his clients buy and sell homes in Central Virginia. In his free time, he enjoys making Richmond City better through volunteer work and political action.
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April 30, 2024 - Joe Lilley Classification Talk
Joe Lilley works at MassMutual Greater Richmond with clients to provide a new level of attention, insight and capability.
His background, experience and commitment to providing the resources needed to make financial decisions, can help make financial futures as successful as his clients need it to be.
He is committed to building long-term relationships and helping clients reach their goals. Drawing on his knowledge, experience, and world-class tools, he helps build financial freedom for clients.
Lilly received his education with the United States Marine Corps (1994-1998); University of Southern Maine (2002-2006); and Piedmont Community College (2007-2011). His hobbies include snowboarding, yoga, marksmanship, kayaking, and biking. Outside of Rotary you will find him involved with First Tee and Project Appleseed.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries | |
Let's wish our fellow Rotarians Happy Birthday and congratulations on their Rotary Anniversary! | |
| Member | Birthday | | Janes, Kenneth Wayne (KENNY) | 4-Apr
| | Coffield, Scott (SCOTT) | 6-Apr
| | Hicks, J. Robert Jr. (BOB) | 6-Apr
| | Nardo, G. Paul (PAUL) | 8-Apr
| | Poston, William G. (BILL) | 12-Apr
| | Cosby, Robert E. Jr., P.E., F.ASCE (BOB) | 18-Apr
| | Gray, Elizabeth (LIZ) | 20-Apr
| | Ware, H. Hudnall III (HUDNALL) | 24-Apr
| | Robinson, Camille (CAMILLE) | 28-Apr
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| Member | Start Date | Years | | Daughtry, Robert Purcell (BOB) | 4/3/2012 | 11
| | Cabell, William Wymond II (WILLIAM) | 4/12/2018 | 5
| | Aldrich, Warren Edward (WARREN) | 4/14/2020 | 3
| | Neumann, Paul A.(PAUL) | 4/26/1987 | 36
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