Rotary Club of Ripon California

04/17/2026

🔥 VENDORS WANTED – RIPON CHILI COOK-OFF! 🔥

We’re looking for all kinds of vendors to be part of one of Ripon’s most fun community events!

🛍️ Small businesses
🍔 Food vendors
🎨 Crafts & specialty goods
…and more!

This amazing event helps raise money for trade school scholarships and community needs—so you’re not just showing your business, you’re giving back 💛

📅 May 2, 2026
📍 Ripon VFW
💲 Vendor Fee: $25

Spots are limited—don’t wait!

👉 DM me to sign up
OR reach out to:
📞 Kierston: (209) 923-7119
📞 Annette Roddan

Let’s make this event incredible together 🙌

11/29/2025

Ripon Rotary is pleased to announce its coat drive. We are collecting new or gently used coats for families in need, with all donated coats being given to Interfaith Ministries in Ripon. Please refer to the list below for drop-off locations. If you wish to donate but are unable to drop off, we can arrange for a pickup from your home or business. Your generosity is invaluable and helps make a real difference in keeping our neighbors warm.

09/03/2025

Social Media PostThank you to everyone who joined Ripon Rotary for our guest speaker, Cindy Velasco of Sown See Sourdough. 🍞🥖 It was a crust-worthy session!

Highlights:
Cindy shared the journey from seed to loaf, highlighting sustainable sourdough practices
Insights on community impact and local collaboration
Delicious real-world baking tips and stories from Sown See Sourdough

Health & Wellness note:
Fostering healthy habits and community well-being through nutritious, locally baked goods
Tips on mindful eating, portion control, and food sourcing that supports local farmers and small businesses

If you missed it, stay tuned for the recap and future opportunities to connect with Cindy and local bakers.

08/07/2025

🌟 Exciting News from Ripon Rotary!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Tech Scholarship, celebrating the bright future of young entrepreneurs in our community! 🚀✨

Congratulations to our outstanding participants — your dedication, passion, and innovative spirit truly inspire us all. Your journey is a testament to the incredible impact that parents, teachers, and community members have in shaping the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.

A huge thank you to the parents who nurture dreams, teachers who inspire curiosity, and our community that supports growth and opportunity. Together, we’re empowering young adults to pursue their passions and turn ideas into reality. 💡🙌

Scholarship Winners:

Allison Copland** — Black Hawk Veterinary Technician Program
Nina Beneditti** — Paul Mitchell the School Modesto
Cora Vander Meulen** — California Beauty College

Let’s continue to invest in our youth and build a stronger, more innovative Ripon! 💙🤝

05/21/2025

Brent Ward and George Saljian from Way Financial, guest speakers, focusing on financial planning and techniques for navigating retirement while minimizing risks.

05/04/2025

🔥🍲 CALLING ALL VENDORS! 🍲🔥

Join us for the Ripon Rotary Chili Cook-Off & Jeep, Ducks & Chili Cups event!

📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Ripon VFW, 12455 W. Ripon Road, Ripon

We’re looking for non-food vendors to showcase their products and services at this fun, high-traffic community event! Whether you sell crafts, clothing, home goods, or local services — if you have something unique, we want YOU to be part of it!

🌟 Vendor Fee: $50.00
⚠️ Spaces are limited — reserve yours today!

For more info and to sign up, contact:
Kierston Kellstrom & Annette Roddan

📞 (209) 923-7119 / (209) 610-8042

Don’t miss out on this exciting day of community fun, Jeep rides, ducks, and delicious chili! See you there!

11/27/2024

06/09/2023

It's summer and wedding bells are ringing! 🥰👩‍❤️‍👨🎊🔔

Tell us if you have ever been to the BEAUTIFUL Wine and Roses in Lodi, Ca? 😍🍷🌹👇

🍷🌹 This popular wedding venue features distinguished hotel rooms, an innovative restaurant, resort spa, artisan cafe & market, and is a perfect spot for intimate weddings and corporate events.

🍷🌹 These awesome business owners make it their mission to work with local farmers and artisans to source only what is fresh, sustainable, natural, and organic products from our region. TRULY amazing! 🙌

📣 We would love for you to share with us what other wonderful wedding venues you have been to here in the Central Valley? Let's help promote these fantastic local businesses. 👏👏👏

06/08/2023

Dear friends and fellow Rotarians,

It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to our beloved Harrison Gibbs who passed away recently. Harrison was not only a fellow
Rotarian, but a dear friend and a true inspiration to us all.
Harrison was a dedicated member of our Ripon Rotary Club, and his tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to service will be deeply missed. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, and his infectious enthusiasm and positive spirit made a lasting impact on everyone he met.
We are grateful for the time we had with Harrison and we will always cherish the memories we shared together. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and service that will continue to inspire us all.
You will be forever missed, but your spirit will continue to live on through the work we do.

05/23/2023

Ripon Rotary Club would like to extend our sincere thanks for welcoming us to your beautiful new facility. It was such a great pleasure to visit your company and to learn about your products and services.

Thanks again for your hospitality!

rvlife # happydazerv homeiswhereyouparkit

05/22/2023

Ripon Rotary Club would like to express our gratitude to La Petite Vine. We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious sandwiches and salads you had prepared for our field trip. Moreover, we were impressed with the politeness and the prompt service of you and your staff

We also enjoyed seeing your variety of grab and go foods, great selection of wines, as well as the home decor.

Once again, big thanks to you Kyndra and your staff for making our field trip luncheon successful. Wishing you remarkable success to your business.

03/15/2023

Please join us on April 15th from 10:00am-3:00pm for Ripon
Rotary’s Chili Cook Off!

If you want more information or want to participate in the chili cook off or enter the car show please contact Annette Roddan (209) 610-8042 or Kierston Kellstrom (209) 923-7119.