May 20, 2025  Tuesday

Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor.

Pledge of Allegiance: Patrick Dunn

Song:  JB Leep

Inspiration: Larry McCabe “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
Visiting Rotarians: Patrick Dunn
Visitors : Bill Hogan, Cyndi Foreman
Environmental moment:

• Bill Bolster: Adopt a road last Saturday.  Bill hosted a road clean up around Faught Road.  Our club members picked up 9 bags of trash that were condensed to 2 large bags of trash, plus bottles and cans to be recycled.  After the clean up, the crew enjoyed a delicious potluck lunch. The crew:  Barbara, Dave, Bill, Margaret and friend, Boyd, Carol, JB, Brian Ling, Larry, Monica
• The connection between the environment and peace is complex and multifaceted, but essentially, a healthy and stable environment is a prerequisite for peace and stability. Environmental degradation can exacerbate conflicts, while sustainable environmental practices can contribute to peace. Resource scarcity (e.g., water, land, timber) and environmental degradation can lead to competition and conflict between communities or even nations. 

• Mike Merrill is in the hospital right now. 
• Look who came to Monroe Hall - Pam Moulton joined Barbara and Dave for the fun!
• Peace pole dedication Mattie Washburn - Mattie Washburn Leadership class joined the dedication and sent us a charming video they made of the dedication. 
• Rotary Bar:  Renee invited sign ups to help staff the bar on Thursday Night Summer Concerts, and a general invitation to come by on Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm to enjoy the fun. The bar is how we raise money for International projects - with other people’s money!  If you are going to be a regular bar helper, consider getting certified as a Responsible Beverage Server - not hard to do - it’s online! We need one RBS certified person on hand each night.   Talk to Renee!
• Peace pole dedication this week at Cali Calmecac this Thursday at 5:30 pm.  Barbara needs  a club representative from the club to attend.  Please contact Barbara. 

Speaker:  Patrick Dunn, former Windsor Rotarian, now in Reno,  is the Founder of Paxaterra Global and Vesta Journeys, two purpose-driven ventures advancing operational resilience, regenerative agriculture, cultural immersion, and sustainable tourism.
Patrick works closely with the founder of Roots for Peace, Heidi Klun, whose mission is to remove land mines and return the land to agriculture.
He serves as Director of Global Partnerships for Roots of Peace, a humanitarian nonprofit transforming conflict zones by replacing landmines with vineyards and farms—championing Peace through Agriculture.
He serves as the Peace Chair for Rotary International District 5190 and Community & Environmental Chair for the Rotary Club of Reno. A dedicated Rotarian since 2016, he has held leadership positions in clubs across Maine, California, and Nevada, including Club and District Membership Director.
A recognized voice in peacebuilding, sustainability, and regenerative development, Patrick is also a paid professional speaker delivering keynote presentations to corporate audiences on “Leading with Soul”—
Patrick shared his work with Heidi, Roots for Peace, White Rose for Peace, and hopefully making Roots for Peace an official Rotary Partner.  He invites Rotarians to support global grants, and spread awareness regarding Roots for Peace through invited speakers, and engaging schools and youth in understanding the mission of this program. 

Thank you to: Thank you to our guests. . . . .
Patrick Dunn, Cyndi Foreman, Bill Hogan


Front desk:  Carol Martin, Robin Schiffando
Greeter: Jason Black
Set-up: Steve Klick
A/V set-up: Randall Neff
Inspiration: Larry McCabe
Song: J.B. Leep
Scribe: Monica McCabe
Photography: Sue Nelson