RICHMOND FIRST

A civic organization dedicated to responsible citizenship and the improvement of government since 1919.

"Future Initiatives in Public Transportation"

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Every day, thousands of workers, college students, and others rely on the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) to get to and from their destinations. For many, public transportation is their only means of obtaining and holding a job in domestic work, hospitals, restaurants, and other concerns.

Sheryl Adams, GRTC's Chief Executive Officer, will discuss important initiatives that she has overseen since taking office last year in January, as well as challenges and plans for the future. GRTC is the official regional agency providing public transportation services to Central Virginia.

Ms. Adams has more than twenty-five years of experience as a transit industry veteran, having joined GRTC as its first Risk Manager in 1998. When she entered the agency, many safety procedures were non-existent, and she developed new safety manuals for each bus route as well as other safety training programs, many in effect still today. She has also worked in operations. She worked her way up the ranks to Chief of Staff and then to CEO last year.

She is a graduate of William & Mary, where she studied business. Ms. Adams holds an AIC certificate from the Insurance Institute of America. She serves on the board of Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens as well as on various regional transportation boards.

Please arrive around 11:30 a.m. to check in, with lunch served at noon. The program begins at 12:30 p.m. and will conclude around 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Willow Oaks Country Club, 6228 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond 23225.


On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the Richmond First Club Board of Directors awarded the 2023 Richmond First Good Government Award to James E Ukrop on behalf of its members and countless number of citizens of the greater Richmond Area.

Jim Ukrop is a true embodiment of the values of integrity, excellence, and service that we cherish and aspire to. He is a role model for inspired community service and a champion for good government and leadership.

Please join us in congratulating Jim Ukrop on receiving this well-deserved award.

The Richmond First founders shared a common vision of creating an organization that would inform the public and political leaders about a broad range of civic issues, policies and solutions. The spirit of enlightened activism that initially inspired the formation of the organization in 1919 lives on in our current review of and involvement in current issues in the Richmond metropolitan area. During its 104-year history, the organization has provided nonpartisan leadership on a number of issues critical to the quality of governance in the region. Through its work, Richmond First (RFC) promotes responsible citizenship and governance.

WHEN ARE MEETINGS?

Monthly luncheon meetings are held at noon on the second Wednesday of each month at Willow Oaks Country Club. Excellent speakers have long been the centerpiece of RFC's work. Known as a knowledgeable, informed group, our membership attracts respected, well-known leaders.

Speakers include educators, candidates for office, government officials, political analysts, and specialists in transportation, tourism, regional cooperation, health care, housing, and other matters of public interest.

WHO BELONGS?

Membership is open to all who want to stay well informed about community and governmental issues.

If you're looking for an opportunity to learn and to contribute to our region, RFC is the right choice.

IS RFC PARTISAN?

No, RFC strives to be nonpartisan in the selection of speakers and topics for meetings. Balance has always been a hallmark of the club and its leadership.

ADVOCACY:

RFC joins with like-mined organizations to advocate for good government and community development:

HOW CAN I JOIN?

Please check our Membership page for additional information.