See you next week!

Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.

William L. “Bill” Murray is senior vice president – Corporate Affairs & Communications.

He is responsible for federal, state and local government relations; corporate communications; advertising; public relations; creative services; philanthropy; and community affairs.

Murray joined the company in 2007 as managing director–Corporate Public Policy. He was named senior policy director–Public Policy and Electric Policy in 2016 and promoted to vice president–State and Electric Public Policy in May 2017. He assumed his current position in February 2019.

Murray is a member of the board of directors for the Faison Center, Youth for Tomorrow, the Virginia Health Care Foundation, and Virginia Wesleyan University. He previously served as a management analyst at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; a senior staff member for the Virginia General Assembly; and vice president–Policy at the Virginia Hospital Association. He also held several positions in the offices of former Virginia Govs.

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. Murray received his bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Virginia, his master’s degree in public administration from Virginia Tech, and his doctorate in public administration and public policy from Virginia Tech.

Join the East End group for their third Wednesday meeting—held virtually via Zoom every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.

Click HERE to join!

Dr. Danny Avula took office as the 81st Mayor of the City of Richmond on January 1, 2025.

Before his election to public office, Danny served the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts for 12 years, including 6 years as its Director. There, he championed efforts to increase access to care for the most vulnerable residents of our community, prioritized the voices of those with lived experience, lifted up the intersection of housing and health, and addressed the root causes that shape health outcomes-especially poverty and race.

In January 2021, Governor Northam appointed Danny to lead Virginia's COVID-19 vaccination effort. He jumpstarted a struggling vaccine rollout and elevated the Commonwealth from 50th to one of the top 10 most-vaccinated states in the country. As Virginia emerged from the pandemic, Danny was then appointed as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services by Governor Youngkin, where he led significant transformational work to support families and to create more sustainable pathways out of poverty.

Danny is a pediatrician and works as a hospitalist at Chippenham Hospital.

Born in Hyderabad, India, he immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1979. A father of five, Danny and his wife, Mary Kay, have lived in Richmond's East End for over 20 years. Mary Kay is a teacher with Richmond Public Schools.

Danny holds degrees from the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Johns Hopkins. He was named one of Richmond's "Top Docs" each year from 2013-2022, a Richmond Times-Dispatch Person of the Year in 2019, and Style Weekly's Richmonder of the Year in 2020. In 2017, he won the Dancing With the Richmond Stars contest.

Learn more HERE.

Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.

Join the Social Committee and your Kiwanis friends for a morning coffee at Ukrop’s Market Hall. Chat over coffee, catch up with each other, and maybe take home some Ukrop’s pimento cheese, White House rolls, or rainbow cookies.

Date & Time: Thursday, September 24 at 9 a.m.

Location: Ukrop’s Market Hall, 7250 Patterson Ave, Richmond VA 23229 (upstairs balcony tables)

Cost: Tom Scott will provide free coffee and breakfast treats for all. Additional food can be purchased out of pocket.

RSVP: Click HERE to contact Susan Campbell

Our next Kiwanis Koffee Social will be in early November. Please let us know if you are interested in hosting a future social event.

Today we celebrate the installation of newly appointed officers with the Kiwanis Club of Richmond. Join us for a marvelous ceremony and the beginning of a new Club year.

Join the East End group for their first Thursday meeting—held in person at the East End library every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.

Can’t join in person? Attend via Zoom HERE!

The Kiwanis Club of Richmond will be hosting the 25th Annual Reaves Louthan Memorial Invitational Kiwanis Cup Golf Tournament!

Date: Monday, October 5, 2026

Location: The Dominion Club, 6000 Dominion Club Dr. Glen Allen, VA 23059

See the Event Flyer under the Tournament Info header for more info.

Interested in joining? Register HERE!

Please email Laura Robidoux at info@richmondkiwanis.org with any questions.

Sam Asher brings more than four decades of distinguished leadership in Jewish communal service to his role as Executive Director of the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond. His career spans major executive positions across North America, where he led transformative fundraising campaigns—including a $23 million capital initiative in Delaware—expanded endowment growth, strengthened community planning, and revitalized outreach and educational programming. From his early work in Ottawa to senior leadership roles in Kansas City, Hartford, St. Paul, Delaware, and Richmond, Asher has consistently advanced mission‑driven initiatives that deepen community engagement and support. Today, he applies this extensive experience to guide the Virginia Holocaust Museum’s educational, historical, and remembrance efforts, ensuring its programs continue to honor survivors, preserve history, and inspire future generations.

When students leave school for the weekend, the last thing they should have to worry about is how they are going to get their next meal.

Feed More’s Weekend BackPack Program provides children who don’t have enough to eat with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food when other resources aren’t available.

The concept is simple: children at risk of hunger receive a bag of food that is child-friendly, nutritious and nonperishable. Partnering with local schools, Weekend BackPacks are distributed every Friday so that children have meals for when school is not in session.

Want to volunteer? Contact Dick Rheutan HERE.

Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.

David Robert Suetterlein, born on January 4, 1985, is an American politician currently serving as a Republican member of the Senate of Virginia. He represents District 4, which includes all of Roanoke City and Salem City, as well as parts of Montgomery County and Roanoke County.

Suetterlein received his education at Grove City College, where he earned a B.A. degree. He is married to Ashley Suetterlein. Before entering politics, he was actively involved in the Roanoke County Republican Party, serving as Chair from 2012 to 2016 and Secretary from 2008 to 2012.

His political career began when he worked on the campaign and senate staff of Ken Cuccinelli. He also served on the senate staff of his predecessor, Ralph K. Smith. In 2015, Suetterlein was elected to the Virginia Senate, and he assumed office on January 10, 2016. His commitment to public service extends to various committees and commissions, including those related to education, health, transportation, and regional development.

As a real estate agent with MKB, REALTORS, and a resident of Roanoke County, Suetterlein brings a diverse background to his legislative work. His dedication to his constituents and his passion for public policy continue to shape his service in the Virginia State Senate.

Join the East End group for their third Wednesday meeting—held virtually via Zoom every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.

Click HERE to join!

Betsy has dedicated her career to serving our community. In addition to serving as a delegate, Betsy served for 16 years as outreach director at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Richmond. She is a founder and past director of the Micah Initiative, which involves over 120 faith communities in partnerships with twenty-five city elementary schools, providing 1,700 mentors, tutors, and volunteers.

Betsy ran for the Richmond School Board because she knows that a strong public education is the road to success. After serving on the School Board, she realized she could have a greater impact and make a bigger difference to improve lives by serving in the General Assembly. She then ran for the House of Delegates so she could make a difference in schools, in health care, in criminal justice reform, in combating climate change, and creating fairness and justice for all.

Delegate Betsy B. Carr, a proud Democrat, represents the 78th district in the House of Delegates, serving portions of the City of Richmond and a small part of Midlothian.

Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.

Join the East End group for their first Thursday meeting—held in person at the East End library every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.

Can’t join in person? Attend via Zoom HERE!

When students leave school for the weekend, the last thing they should have to worry about is how they are going to get their next meal.

Feed More’s Weekend BackPack Program provides children who don’t have enough to eat with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food when other resources aren’t available.

The concept is simple: children at risk of hunger receive a bag of food that is child-friendly, nutritious and nonperishable. Partnering with local schools, Weekend BackPacks are distributed every Friday so that children have meals for when school is not in session.

Want to volunteer? Contact Dick Rheutan HERE.

Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.

Join the East End group for their third Wednesday meeting—held virtually via Zoom every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.

Click HERE to join!

Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.

Dr. Brittany Lopes serves as the Executive Director and Head of Rise Academy. Founded in 2003 as a front-porch after school program, Rise Academy (formerly Church Hill Activities & Tutoring) has grown into a fully accredited high school for students in grades 9–12.

Lopes, who has extensive experience in secondary education and administration, holds a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Virginia Tech, a master’s in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Richmond, and a bachelor’s in history and secondary education from Randolph-Macon College.

Before her appointment, Lopes served as principal of Rise Academy from July 2023 to November 2024. She previously held various roles within Chesterfield County Public Schools, including associate principal, assistant principal, dean of students, and civics and economics teacher, from 2011 to 2023. She also is a member of the Rho Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Since 2003, Rise Richmond (formerly CHAT) has partnered with families in Richmond’s East End to create access to educational opportunities. Rise’s independent high school, Rise Academy, offers a supportive environment that fosters students’ academic and personal success.

Learn more about The Rise Academy HERE.

Join the East End group for their first Thursday meeting—held in person at the East End library every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.

Can’t join in person? Attend via Zoom HERE!

When students leave school for the weekend, the last thing they should have to worry about is how they are going to get their next meal.

Feed More’s Weekend BackPack Program provides children who don’t have enough to eat with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food when other resources aren’t available.

The concept is simple: children at risk of hunger receive a bag of food that is child-friendly, nutritious and nonperishable. Partnering with local schools, Weekend BackPacks are distributed every Friday so that children have meals for when school is not in session.

Want to volunteer? Contact Dick Rheutan HERE.

Get ready to spread some holiday joy on December 9th! We’re looking for festive helpers to help bring joy to our young patients during our beloved Holiday Party. Join us in creating magical memories with two session times available: 1:00-1:45 PM and 2:00-2:45 PM. We need 10 cheerful volunteers for each session, and if you're feeling extra jolly, you can volunteer for both sessions!

Throughout the day, enjoy delightful holiday music provided by the talented Susan Greenbaum, while Santa and Ms. Claus enchant everyone with special holiday stories. Additionally, if you volunteer for the entire time, gift-wrapping stations will be set up to help spread even more holiday cheer.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Put on your elf hat and help us create a warm and joyous atmosphere!

Sign up today and be a part of our magical holiday celebration! 

Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.

Kiwanis is joining the Salvation Army to volunteer on behalf of their Red Kettle Campaign. Bell Ringers serve two-hour shifts on Friday, December 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Each year, The Salvation Army will serve more than 25 million people across America – including many here in your community. That means 55+ million meals for the hungry, 10+ million nights of shelter for the homeless, and countless Christmas gifts for children who may otherwise go without.

So truly, you can make a difference with every ring. The funds you raise as a Salvation Army bell ringer will make a year-round impact in your community through social services assistance, homeless shelters, disaster relief, children’s programs, rehabilitation services, anti-human trafficking, and more.

Donations in the red kettle stay local – directly impacting the lives of your neighbors by helping them in their time of need. When you ring the bell, you’re making change happen.

Interested in participating? Contact Dick Rheutan to sign up.

Kiwanis is joining the Salvation Army to volunteer on behalf of their Red Kettle Campaign. Bell Ringers serve two-hour shifts on Friday, December 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Each year, The Salvation Army will serve more than 25 million people across America – including many here in your community. That means 55+ million meals for the hungry, 10+ million nights of shelter for the homeless, and countless Christmas gifts for children who may otherwise go without.

So truly, you can make a difference with every ring. The funds you raise as a Salvation Army bell ringer will make a year-round impact in your community through social services assistance, homeless shelters, disaster relief, children’s programs, rehabilitation services, anti-human trafficking, and more.

Donations in the red kettle stay local – directly impacting the lives of your neighbors by helping them in their time of need. When you ring the bell, you’re making change happen.

Interested in participating? Contact Dick Rheutan to sign up.

Kiwanis Club of Richmond is joining Salvation Army for their Angel Tree Gift Distribution on Tuesday, December 16 from 8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Volunteers will help The Salvation Army distribute gifts and coats to Angel tree and Sliver bell recipients.  This is a great opportunity for individuals, companies and groups to be involved and get in the holiday spirit.  

Volunteers may be assigned many tasks, such as personal shopper, coat stocking, Fox Socks distribution, cart runner etc. These tasks will be filled as needed each day of distribution.  

This volunteer opportunity involves a lot of lifting, squatting, bending, pushing, pulling and walking.  Please dress appropriately for the weather and the work environment.

PLEASE PARK IN DESIGNATED VOLUNTEER PARKING on the right side of the store.  Please save the front lot for our clients.

Interested in participating? Contact Dick Rheutan.

Join the East End group for their third Wednesday meeting—held virtually via Zoom every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.

Click HERE to join!

Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.