Events

Periodically, the Rotary Club of Richmond asks all members to participate in a collective meeting to discuss matters that impact our entire club. On Tuesday, January 27th, during our regular 12:00 noon lunch meeting at the Morton Masonic Lodge, we will hold an open discussion focused on the Pecan Harvest Festival, our community event and annual fundraiser.
After three years of hosting the PHF, it is time to evaluate its purpose, its contributions to our community, and its value to our club. This conversation will help us determine whether the festival continues to align with our goals and expectations, and to assess our members’ interest and commitment as we consider the future of the event.

Please make plans to join us for this very special and important meeting.

As this Club Assembly may increase normal member attendance and the number of meals ordered, we ask that you register for this meeting and advise us (in the comments section) if you want to have a meal available for you.

Justin Moehn is a dedicated Data Entry Clerk with six years of experience at BlueSprig. He was diagnosed with autism in 1985 at Texas Children’s Hospital, and over the years he has become a committed self‑advocate for the autism community. Justin regularly presents at events for organizations, businesses, and community groups, focusing on general autism resources and, more recently, introductory job‑skills training.

In 2019, Justin received an advocacy award from The Arc of Fort Bend County in recognition of his contributions. Justin graduated from  Austin High School in 2001 and continued his education at Wharton County Junior College, earning certifications in PC Technical Support and Office Administration.

Justin has also collaborated with law enforcement by sharing information and insights from his presentations to support awareness and understanding of individuals with autism.

In 2021 Keith Elder retired from the company that he built from the ground up. The company had unrivaled real-time wireless seismic technology. The French company, Total, became an investor in Wireless Seismic Inc. (WSI) in 2014. WSI was approached by Total to be part of a team dedicated to the design of a revolutionary system to do oil exploration in an extreme environment. It was launched in the jungle of Papua New Guinea. Keith worked on this system for 5 years, innovating sensor technology for deployment from drones.His company developed specialized RF technology for use in a jungle environment.

Keith joined WSI as the VP of Engineering in 2007 with 30 years of seismic industry experience. WSI sold their first commercial system in 2012. Prior to joining WSI, Keith worked for a Houston based company, Input/Output, Inc. for 18 years where he held several management and engineering positions. He provided technical leadership in the development of several of Input/Output’s cable and wireless systems. Keith spent the remainder of his seismic career in field service and management for several geophysical contractors. Keith holds numerous patents related to the application of seismic instrumentation. Keith is a graduate from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Electronic Engineering.

Rotary Club of Richmond TX will prepare and host a dinner for the women and children at the Ft Bend Women's Center on Wednesday, February 11th. Volunteers interested in participating to serve meals and host the women and children need to contact Rotarian Karen Bell at 281-818-0543.

Join us to perform our community service activity to prepare 100 sandwich bagged meals for the kids of Nery's Promise on Tuesday, February 17th from 12noon to 1:00pm at our regular club lunch meeting.

Our February 2026 Board meeting will begin at 5:30pm at Duff Drozd Law PLLC office at 210 Main St., Richmond, TX 77469. All club Rotarians are welcome to attend.

District 5890 All Club Gala will be of Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at Safari Texas from 6:00PM to 10:00PM. Group Tables of 10 are available. Contact District Committee.

The theme of the Gala is focusing on Polio Plus. Andrew Stein from the Gates Foundation will share his knowledge on how we END Polio, and also a tped interview with the last living iron lung user. We will have an actual iron lung on hand.

Attire: Busienss/ Cocktail   Wear "purple or red" and be ready to celebrate all of the good that we, in District 5890, have done and WILL DO to End Polio NOW.

Registration Opens: 5:15PM

Major Donors Reception: 5:30PM to 6:15PM

Dinner and Program: 7:00PM

Join us for an evening of Rotary Fellowship on Friday, February 20th to include a social dinner (location to be determined) and a comedy play at Cast Theatrical located at 1117 First St, Rosenberg, Tx. Priscilla Salas Jones has arranged  for the Friday night performance with group tickets at $20/person and will be arranging an informal social dinner beginning about 5:30pm at a location near the theater.

Please indicate you your interest and participation by registering you and your spouse/ guest today! YOu may make payment to Treasurer Tom Crayton at our club lunch meetings by cash/check ($20/person)  or by credit/debit card ($21/person).  Here is our credit payment link: https://square.link/u/yc2xoW6A

On Saturday, February 21st will be conduct a Memebership ROTARY 101 Orientation and Club History program for  ALL members. We have had several new members in the past several months and many members do not know about the history of the Richmond Club since it was begun in April 1936. Join us for this interesting program on Saturday, February 21st, beginning at 9:00AM at the Morton Masonic Lodge. 

Melissa Toon is the President & CEO of the Central Fort Bend Chamber, providing strategic leadership and a deep commitment to business growth, community collaboration, and regional impact. With more than 20 years of nonprofit experience in Fort Bend County, Melissa has built a career focused on service, relationship-building, and strengthening the connections that allow communities to succeed.

Known for a passion for bringing people and organizations together, Melissa believes meaningful progress happens when partnerships are built with purpose. In this role, Melissa is dedicated to supporting Chamber members, elevating local leadership, and fostering opportunities that help Fort Bend County businesses and communities thrive.

Melissa lives in Needville with her husband and two daughters and is proud to call Fort Bend County home.

Sponsored by Eagle Lake - Charter Number 3960, on April 14th, 1936 the Rotary Club of Richmond, Texas USA was organized with regular meetings held on Tuesday's 12:15pm to 1:15pm at St. John's Methodist Church Building.

The Rotary Club of Richmond  was admitted to Rotary International on April 23rd, 1936.led by Governor: Edwin P. Arneson, with District 47 Special Representative: W. Crawford Reed, and assisted by PDG John KirkPatrick.

MORE INFORMATION TO COME

SAVE THE DATE -  District 5890 District Conference from Thursday, April 30th to Sunday, May 3rd at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Tx

Early Bird Registration ENDS - January 31st

Go to District website for additional information  https://rotaryd5890.org/page/2026-district-conference