Good Morning Rotary Club of Windsor

July 14, 2026

President Renee called her first meeting of the year to order at 7:30am

Barbara McChesney led us in reciting Rotary’s Four-Way Test.

Our song master, Geoff Harrison choose the perfect song for our Presidents first meeting: God Save the Queen and presented President Renee with a Crown. 

President Renee changed up our inspiration moment a bit, she asked that we share what inspires us about Rotary. 

Inspiration: Maureen Merrill  shared that this month over 43,000 clubs around the world are starting a new Rotary Year, all with a new president, new officers and members motivated to answer the call and participate in Rotary.   Maureen stated that among all these clubs worldwide Rotary members provide 47 million hours of service.  That is pretty inspirational.

No visiting Rotarians
Visitors: JB introduced for the 3^rd time, Henry Rodriquez

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
President Renee presented Past President Larry with his Past President Pin (it was rumored Larry skipped into the meeting, excited to sit as a member and Past President).

Approval of 2026-2027 Board:
President:  Renee Hyde
Past President: Larry McCabe
President Elect:  Michael LeComte 
Treasure:  Carol Martin 
Secretary:  Catherine Hanron                       
Member at Large: Interested? 

It was noted that for the first time in 35 years, Ed Turner was not listed as Treasure or a board member.  The Club gave Ed a standing ovation in thanks for all the years of service he has given to the Rotary Club of Windsor.

Motion to approve the 26-27 board was made by Diane Brabetz, second by Leslie Lewis, unanimously approved by the Club.

Our Youth Exchange Son, Alvin has returned home in Uganda, We won’t lose sight of him as we have an ongoing global grant with his club in Uganda.

Barbara McChesney is still working on funds for Alvin's Education and funds to assist Alvin’s Mother in completing her home in Uganda.   If interested in contributing to Alvin’s education, please contact Carol Martin.  If interested in assisting Alvin's Mom with housing, please contact Barbara McChesney. Barbara would like to have these funds confirmed by July 17^th.

SCARC July 30, 2026, Balletto Vineyards, Hosted by Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise $60.00 the club will reimburse if interested in attending.

Rotary Club of Windsor will be hosting SCARC (Sonoma County Association of Rotary Clubs) in August.

Rotary International President 2026-2027   Olayinka Babalola   “Yinka”                                       
     Vision and Theme for this year:     Create Lasting Impact

President Renee utilized her first meeting to ask the club where we want to focus our impact in Windsor and how to increase our Community Outreach.

Club members were divided into groups and ask to discuss:

1.  Strategic Impact- Areas of Focus
2. Community Outreach

There was great conversation at each table and a real buzz of excitement in the room.  Notes were taken at each table and given to President Renee at the end of the meeting.  President Renee concluded the meeting by stating our input does not end today, she welcomes any additional ideas, thoughts.  These brainstorming ideas will be used going forward to assist the club in Creating Lasting Impact.

I (Pegi) don’t think I am alone when I say, I am excited for our new year.

President Renee thanked:

A/V Set-up:  John LeCave 
Inspiration/Host:  Maureen Merrill 
Song: Geoff Harrison 
Scribe:  Pegi Ball
Photography: Sue Nelson
Publishers: Randall Neff and Michael LeComte                                                                                                 
Business Team: Carol Martin, Ed Turner and Robin Schifando

President Renee adjourned the meeting 8:30am