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Good Day fellow Rotarians, friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s minutes are from TUESDAY October 3, 2023 DID I MAKE A DEFFERENCE IN SOMEBODY’S LIFE? Pledge of Allegiance: Boyd Morrison INSPIRATION: Renee Hyde: “The World is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” St. Augustine “Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life” Michael Palin, So perfect for Renee, she could have written herself. SONG: Heather Cullen filled in as song master and lead us in You’re a Grand Ole Flag. No VISITING ROTARIANS: President Doug thanked Joan Mora, Maureen Merrill and all Rotarians that assisted in organizing a great SCARC meeting that was hosted by the Rotary Club of Windsor last Thursday. Monica McCabe thanked Leah Hansen and Art Diaz for all their efforts in coordinating Windsor Rotary’s participation in the Windsor parade. Monica said it was a great event, felt like downtown Mayberry, and thanked all the Rotarians that helped clean the Rotary Balloon and walked the parade keeping the cold air Balloon afloat and in place. Last week was the last night of our Rotary Bar, our main source of funding for our International Projects. It has been a great season; Renee Hyde will have an income report in the near future. A Big Thank You to everyone that participated throughout the summer. ANNOUNCEMENTS: John Hackenburg announced we will be hosting a BBQ Lunch at the Veterans Village in honor of our Veterans November 11, 2023. A head count is needed to provide lunch please sign up at a meeting or contact John Hackenburg: john@hackenburg.com . This lunch will be our 5th Tuesday event. NO MEETING October 31st, 5TH TUESDAY Kurt Mitchler announced a project with Russian RiverKeepers: October 28, 2023 9am – 12 noon. Volunteers are needed to work with Russian RiverKeepers to remove Arundo Donax along the River. It is not only a water hog, it kills the native plants and it turns our river from a natural fire break to a bridge for fires to intensify and spread. It is incredibly flammable. Sign up for this great project: https://givingtime.org/sonoma/ or contact Kurt; kurt@dazzlingteeth.com Windsor Community Circle is kicking off the season of giving by giving you a “Screaming Good Time” Halloween Dance & Costume Party October 21, 2023, 7pm – 10pm. Proceeds will support the Windsor Holiday Christmas Food & Toy Drive, and it is going to be a blast! More information and purchase tickets: www.windsorcommunitycircle.org or Contact Larry McCabe; windsormccabe@gmail.com. Bill Bolster announced tonight will be a Short Term Youth Exchange informational meeting at the Windsor High School Library, 6pm. This program allows a student from WHS to travel to another country and stay with a family that has a student of the same gender and close to the same age for three weeks, in exchange the student of that family will come to Windsor Ca. for a three week exchange with that student’s family. We have had a couple of our long term Youth Exchange students and others, that could not commit to the long term program, participate in this program. It is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore and immerse themselves in another country and language. Program: International Service Susan Cole shared she joined Rotary when she learned of Rotary’s Polio project. She was impressed with an organization that could dream big enough to eradicate polio worldwide, that was in 2011, today there are only two countries left to complete our mission; Afghanistan, & Pakistan. We Are This Close! Susan handed out a flyer; International Influence Rotary Club of Windsor in the World, pretty impressive list of projects the club has accomplished. Pam Moulton (presented beautifully dressed in her Indian dress) said she was drawn to Rotary’s International projects, to be involved with kids, moms, generally the people. Pam had the opportunity to be involved with many international projects even before she became a Rotarian; she was married to Rotarian Ken Moulton, as our District Governor they traveled to several countries Pam was leader of Group Study Exchange in France, Friendship Exchange in India, a Rotaplast (cleft lip) project in India, and Polio eradication in Nigeria; Pam was involved with Festival of Brotherhood in Mexico for several years and she has hosted youth exchange students and attended several Rotary International Conventions. Pam shared with us a charming story of her shopping adventures while in India. Steve Klick was drawn to international travel as a young man, while attending college he and a group of friends went backpacking in Budapest, from there they decided to go to Egypt, in Cairo they joined a guided horseback riding tour around the pyramids. After their ride their tour guide, Mohammad invited them to his village, where they were welcomed into his home. Steve realized his attraction to international travels is the people and the relationships created. Steve has been involved with several Engineers without Borders projects, primarily in Peru; Rotary Club of Windsor has supported three of these projects bringing clean drinking water to villages. Steve stated he is very pleased they are able to provide clean drinking water to the villages, but loves meeting and being with the people. Kurt Mitchler DDS, was first introduced to Rotary when Bill Conklin DDS and Windsor Rotarian, ask Kurt to join him in a Dental & Eye care project in Nicaragua in 2012. There was no dental care available, when the team set up their portable clinic people walked for hours to receive treatment. The dental and eye program is a project headed by the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Sunrise, Sunrise Dental Project coordinator professor Ezbon Jens of SRJC was able to secure the portable dental equipment necessary from the Santa Rosa Jr. College for the trip to Nicaragua. Kurt returned on a private trip to Nicaragua in 2014, he was able to see the progress in the building of a medical clinic in Sabalos Nicaragua, While in Nicaragua Kurt was able to visit a Girls Orphanage our club has had connections with through Rotarian Leslie Lewis and former Rotarian Frank Rogers. Before Kurt’s trip the club communicated with the Sisters that run the orphanage and gathered items on their “wish list”, including shoes, clothes, pencils, paper and backpacks. Kurt was loaded up with all the goodies to take with him on his flight, when he arrived in Nicaragua he was greeted by Frank’s wife Cecilia who crammed them into her car and delivered the goods to the orphanage. A project that will long be remembered by members of our club, Thank you Kurt. Maureen Merrill with husband Mike visited Vietnam in 2002; thru East meets West, an International program in Vietnam providing clean water. Due to the communist rule in Vietnam there are no Rotary Clubs. Through a matching grant Rotary was able to provide a $30,000.00 for a water project to bring clean water to a village that did not have access to clean water. On that same trip Rotarian Don Johnson and his wife donated $1,000.00 and were able to provide a concrete house to a woman that became a widow due to landmines left in the fields after the war. In recognition of the gift the house displays the Rotary Logo. Maureen has visited India where she was stunned to discover they have no stop signs or signals, she stated the kids laughed and thought they talked funny. Maureen has visited Mexico and viewed many projects with Festival of Brotherhood. A sister club was adopted in Tepic Mexico whose name translates to Birds of Paradise. Maureen took her first trip in 1989 with Windsor Rotary Club founding father John Lewis and then Club President Phil Trowbridge to Seoul Korea. Maureen and Mike have attended 15 International Conventions and participated in numerous international projects. Maureen shared that the clubs first international project was in 1990 when Earleen Rash was our club President. Earleen discovered a need for bathrooms in the Dominican Republic and wanted the club to sponsor one for a village, hence our first international project, “Earleen’s Latrines”. Maureen shared that sometimes people will question our international projects when there are needs here in our community, she clarified that approximately 10-20% of our giving is international and balance stays in our community. All the presenters shared stories that were exciting and motivating, I also appreciated Maureen’s last comment, “Even if you cannot travel, as a Rotarian you are still a part of all the changes made and the lives changed” President Doug thanked all the presenters, sharing his appreciation for all the projects Rotary has been involved with. He thanked those that help set up the meeting. Wished all a good week, President Doug closed the meeting 8:30am The meeting of September 12th opened with Carol Martin leading us in the Pledge, followed by Heather Cullen leading us in a new song called "Under the Lollipop Tree" - She was channeling CAMPFIRE times, bu her own admission! President Doug share some Windsor History stating that Windsor had originally been called "TSOLOLKAWCI" (try to pronounce that one five times!) which means BLACKBIRD FIELD. It was noted that Tom Boyland has developed a GIVING TIME website where he is listing the areas on which ALL Rotarian can give time back to the communities! Susan Cole has been put in charge of LOOKING FOR DISASTERS! While she did not think that she was going to be particularly busy, she has successfully found THREE in a short period of time. Maui Fire, Moroccan Earthquake and Libyian Flood! It was noted that the Club contributed to Maui Fire Victims, and we are looking for ways in which to support both Morocco and Libya. At present, Rotary International has not designated any particular funding methods. Diane B, our COVID /CDC update nurse, announced that there is a new approved vaccine for youngsters over 65, or those with compromised health conditions. Robin R. announced the upcoming WINDSOR DAY PARADE, on September 30th and asked for a few more volunteers to hold the balloon as it is meandering the streets of Windsor, and for assistance at the bar. At present, only Domingo L. and Renee H. are serving drinks!!! We finally moved into a new storage unit thanks to many volunteers, but focus was given to Wally K. and Geoff who showed up with a large flatbed truck to move our stuff! Jesus, a colleague of Geoff saved the day according to those who were working that day!! thank you all!! JB Leep did a wonderful introduction of our speaker, MICHELLE CHABOUDY, who is on the faculty at SRJC, is President of the World Affairs Council of Sonoma County, is Vice Chair of the North Bay Angels and President of MacAbbey and Associates. Her presentation addressed WHAT IS INNOVATION? and WHAT IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP? She started by giving wonderful compliments and acknowledgements to the Rotarians for all the work that is done both locally and internationally! She mentioned that an entrepreneur is a person who has an idea and works to create a product or service that people will want to buy or use! She made note that entrepreneurship is a process moving from where you are to where you want to go and then reflecting on how you got there! She gave the history of Entrepreneurship as starting at Babson College ins 1996 where students were asked to create a business! She noted that the explosion of entrepreneurs is likely due to the availability and accessibility of social media options (website, shopify, 3-D printers, etc) Further she noted that being an entrepreneur doesn't require "personality, a detailed business plan, a university degree or venture capital ." Basically, it require a CURIOUS MIND! She mentioned that the habits of Successful Entrepreneurs include (but are not limited to): She reminded us that Legacy BIG Businesses did not take quantum leaps in the area of innovation, such that the Taxi business did not CREATE Uber or Lyft; nor id Wells Fargo create PayPal and Hilton did not create AirBnB! Being innovative is "squiggly" but will create significant positive change! She talked about the Expert Dilemma which is responsible for inhibiting innovations! Michelle emphasized that Innovation is a VITAL ingredient of Entrepreneurship and that CREATIVITY is part of the Innovation process! She closed with sharing some of the successful innovations that have been supported by the North Bay Angels and alerted us that there are 995 small business in our little Windsor community of 26,000 people!! She recommended a couple of books (which she shared on screen!) and suggested that we keep a journal to jot down our great ideas! She made note that losing money is ok, but to be aware that some of the barriers to success are: Competition, Intellectual Property and funding! A couple of the books were: The meeting ended around 8:30am and President Doug gave thanks to all who contributed to the meeting and wished us a great week. I am doing the same! Sorry this is a little bit late, but see you next week, Your scribe Pam Moulton Good Day fellow Rotarians, friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s minutes are from TUESDAY August 22, 2023 Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting Agenda June 27, 2023 A. Good Morning! - Rotary Club of Windsor! B. Pledge of Allegiance – Sandi Kurtz C. Inspiration – Jo Timmsen D. Song – JB E. Visiting Rotarians – Francis McChesney F. Guests - Natalie, our outgoing exchange student. Todays fund raiser treat is lemon bars G. New Member – Domingo Calleja (Renee) H. Upcoming Events/Announcements – • Rotary Bar report/signups (Renee) volunteers needed to help Monica and Larry while Renee is out of town. • Community Service and July 3 Kaboom (Monica) 2 shifts are needed for the festivities. Volunteers get free admission. • Youth Exchange Farewell and Welcome Home! (Barbara and/or Carol) July 4th Potluck . RSVP by Friday at the McChesney home. Daffodils Planting plans (Monica) I. Recognitions • Paul Harris Fellows (just 1 or 2?) (John H.) • Fines, Acknowledgements (as time allows) J. Program – Terry Andreacchi (JB) Elvis’s early years and what influenced him. Entertaining slide show and recordings. K. Year End - Brian comments and thank you’s a quick summary of his year as president: ----------- New Members: Alissa, Geoff, Boyd, and Domingo! My Birthday meeting in August with our new Governor Jennifer installing Alissa and Geoff as the newest members of Rotary International. 35th Anniversary: Joan and crew Monica, Pam, Michael, Londa, Beth, Sue, Glenda, and Pegi. 5th Tuesdays: Putting social, Veterans Lunch, Bowling social, and Lunch after Road Cleanup Doug is going to continue and it’s a great opportunity to take on a volunteer leadership task without a lot of work and with a defined time commitment. (August) Programs: JB, this is not an easy task especially for 1, and even more for multi-year commitment to the club. Great job, you kept a lot of pressure off the President and had consistently interesting and entertaining speakers. Weekly Volunteers: To Chris for keeping the schedule managed so consistently and to all of you that helped as a Greeter, Room/AV set up, Scribe, Song, and Inspiration. Youth Exchange Host Families: Barbara and Dave, Carol and JB, Brian and Jamie, Heather and Reg. And our fabulous students Gabi, Stephon, Kate, Becca, and Natalie Presidents for a Day: Rags, Pegi, John, Bill (whistleblower!) Board/Advisors: Pam, Doug, Barbara, Ed, Catherine, Carol, Pegi, Sandie, and John plus Larry and Monica the past couple of months as they took on new roles for our club. The Gatekeepers: Catherine, Ed, and Carol. Not every President gets to take for granted (like I do) that our reporting, bookkeeping, and records are always in order. Specialists: Club Nurse Diane, Susan “this is going to be good”, Photographers Sue, Kathy, and Londa, Student Year lead Daniel, Scholarship lead Michael. And I thank each and every one of you that gave your time to our club in so many different ways throughout the year. We really are all friends and that’s what makes our club so successful. In 1996 I left Active 20-30 and soon after joined the Rotary Club of Windsor under the co-sponsorship of Maureen, Michael, and Phil Trowbridge. Thank you for your persistence and support then, through the past 2 ½ decades, and especially these past 12 months. Big Mike too for the constant generosity you and Maureen give to our club and Rotary International. Congratulations to Doug and Tom, next year is going to be a lot of fun and we will all be very proud Windsor Rotarians. • Pin exchange with incoming President Doug Thank you for graciously listening to all my stories and Rotary moments this year, historical if only to me! Lastly, we join Rotary for friendship, service, and an opportunity to make a difference. Thank you for being Rotarians, thank you for being my friends, and thank you for making a difference! Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting Agenda May 2, 2023 A. Good Morning! - Rotary Club of Windsor! B. Pledge of Allegiance –John Hackenburg C. Inspiration – Pegi- not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of good luck D. Song – J.B. Home on the Range E. Visiting Rotarians – F. Guests - Domingo, Stefan , our outgoing exchange student Natalie, and Boyd A soon to be new member. G. Upcoming Events/Announcements – • District Conference, Konocti, May 5-7 (Tom or Carol) • Teacher appreciation week, May 9 • Mother’s Day May 14, w/ SCFD (Renee or Monica or Carol) • Faught/Shiloh/Pleasant Cleanup May 20 (Bill) 3 hours and lunch • Project Grad (Beth) lots of volunteers needed • Turn in your interest surveys (Barbara) • Board Meeting Mon 5/8 • 5th Tuesday Team, alternative meeting on May 30 Thomas Boylan, Diane Barbetz, David Cullen, Patrick Dunn, John Hackenburg,Renee Hyde, Walter Kurtz, Leslie Lewis, Monica McCabe, Joan Mora, Michael Ragsdale, Karen Rickets, Jo Timmons, Kathryn Williams, and Brian Ling. • May BD, Renee, Tom, and Monica Heather Cullen announced there will be a fund raiser on May 22 for Odessey of the Mind trip to Nationals Competition $6,000. Needed. Volunteers needed to man booths at the Windsor 5K. Pam Moulton announced her committee needs Projects for Rotary Grants H. Program (JB) Nan Su, Epoch Times :excellent and somewhat scary presentation about what is currently taking place in China and their 100 year plan that began in 1947. I. Thank you to our guests and volunteers • Setup/ John, John • Greeter/Londa • Song/JB • Scribe/Kathy • Inspiration/Pegi • Guests/Domingo, Stefan, Natalie, Boyd J. Closing comments and Adjourn – A. Good Morning, Rotary Club of Windsor! B. Pledge of Allegiance – C. Inspiration – Londa Faber- A Meaningful Life D. Song – Bill Bolster- Hit the Road Jack E. Visiting Rotarians – F. Guests - Domingo and his girl friend, Stefan, Kaitlin Hoffschneider and her parents, Erin Strauss, Madeline Hughs G. Community Service Grant to Windsor Senior Center (Sandie) The newly remodeled senior Center is going to have a Coffee Bar . Rotarians are welcome to come see our $1400 Grant at work at the Grand Reopening on April 29 1:00-3:00 p.m. H. Student of the Year Arete Media Academy – Kaitlin Hoffschneider (Daniel) Kaitlin gave a well prepared presentation I. Current Events/Announcements – • District Assembly April 1 (Rags, Maureen, Tom) 13 Windsor Rotarians attended. Everyone enjoyed interacting with other groups and attending the workshops. • Scholarship Committee (MJ) • Environmental – (Barbara) Don’t miss the Microplastics Film. You can see it in Healdsburg or watch it on Zoom. Celebrating Mother Earth Day Festival in Healdsburg on April 29. Barbara is getting ready for the International Conference in Australia. • RYE Golf Tournament at WGC, Saturday April 22 (Sandie) • District Conference, Konocti, May 5-7 Stefan is hosting a German Dinner to raise funds for his end of the youth exchange trip. He needs $2000. The tickets are $80. The tickets are available now, contact Carol Martin, It is limited to 24 people. J. Program - Club Assembly 1. Overview and Goal of the Day (Brian) – Provide a look into future activities for our club for the remainder of this term and the beginning of Doug’s term. Share opportunities for every member to increase and or change the focus of their involvement. Collect interest surveys from every member to guide club leadership with the sole intent of increasing our overall club involvement. Goal is to increase participation and involvement to whatever level our member is interested in participating. The surveys will give the Board and Doug’s leadership team some guidance in achieving our clubs priorities based on your interests. 2. Club Service (Brian) 3. Youth Service (Pegi) 4. Community Service (Larry/Monica) Establishes relationships in and with the community for service projects both funding and hands-on. 5. International Service (Barbara/Sue) Festival of Brotherhood in Mexico, relationships and connections with Rotary International, Clift Palate Clinic in Mexico, recently funds sent to help victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria 6. Vocational Service/Recognitions (Doug) Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Teachers etc. 7. Environmental Service (Barbara) District Challenges, Environmental projects involving UN, RI, and locally with the Russian River 8. RI and WRCF Foundations (Brian) 9. 2024 a. Doug’s Year (Doug) b. District Conference for DG Tom Boylan (Tom) May 17th at LBC in Santa Rosa . The plan is to have visiting Rotarians to stay with host families and donate 10. Mark Your Calendars (Brian) a. Tuesday, May 9 – Teacher’s Appreciation Day b. Sunday, May 14 – Mother’s Day, Joining SCFD for their Pancake Breakfast at Keizer Park kicking of the Rotary Bar with Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s c. Friendship Dinners d. Thursdays June 1 thru August 31 – Rotary Bar on the Town Green e. Tuesday, July 11 – Beginning of President Doug’s term and launch of DG Tom Boylan’s year f. Saturday, August 12 – Debunking party for President Brian 11. Questions from our members (Brian) 12. Club Survey of Members interest Collection (Barbara) A survey is needed from every club member. Please complete and turn yours in ASAP. K. Thank you to our guests and volunteers • Setup/Terry, John • Greeter/Robin • Song/Bill • Scribe/Kathy • Inspiration/Londa • Guests/- Domingo and his girl friend, Stefan, Kaitlin Hoffschneider and her parents, Erin Strauss, Madeline Hughs L. Closing comments and Adjourn – A. Good Morning Rotary Club of Windsor by President Brian Ling David Field, instructor for the Arts presented Camilla Muro Rodríguez and talked about her involvement in the school and community. She spoke about how her family has been supportive to her while she was in high school. H. The club anniversary celebration on March 25 was a great success. Pictures were shared along with comments from Brian: Thank You Joan and Committee; MJ the MC; Sue and John always there for 35 years; Pegi stewarding our food, cleanup - always working for us; Nordquist Dancers-giving me Burkhart nightmares; Lady Marmalade solo by David Doht (you can’t unsee!); JB and Carol having a blast at the casino; Mitch and Bunny having fun all night long; returning members Victor McKnight, Dianna Elsbree, and Jim Cooper J. Guest Presentation: Rosa Reynoza, Mayor of Windsor: she has worked over 30 years in the wine industry, and has a lot of public service experience in this area. Spoke about being a Latina in politics, meeting the needs of minorities and the community overall. Addressed her hopes and plans for the future of Windsor. She took questions from the audience. Set/up : Beth and Bill L. Closing Comments and Adjourn: Team Work acknowledged A big Thank you to the 35th Anniversary Party Team!! A. Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor by President Brian Ling B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Bill Bolster C. Inspiration presented by Doug Williams D. Song led by JB and Stephan - Irish Eyes E. Visiting Rotarians- F. Guest: Domingo and Stephan G. Upcoming Events and Announcements J. Guest Presentation: our own Tom Boylan, District Governor Elect and past President told us about the journey that he has taken in Rotary to become a DG. He provided some fun visuals from the many years of working with DGs and a little info on what the past three years have meant to him taking on the role. He ended it with a brief introduction to how impactful the International Assembly has been. He did not go deep into his vision for the DG year -- you'll have to attend during his club visit in July or so to hear all that. K. Thank you to our guest and volunteers : Set/up : Larry and Brian Greeter: Mike Song: JB and Stephan Scribe: Kathy Inspiration: Doug Guests: : Domingo and Stephan K. Closing Comments and Adjourn: Cheers to our clubs past District Governors: Mike Merrill, Maureen Merrill, Michael Juric, and Ken Moulton Rotary Club of Windsor February 7, 2023 D. Song led by Geoff Harrison - Take Me Out to the Ballgame Daniel explained about the Cores at Windsor High School. Todays award is presented to a student from the pre med core, Noel Leone. He is accompanied by his counselor, Stephanie Keebler. Noel delivered a well prepared and impressive biography. I. Recognitions: Congratulations to Grandpa Ed J. Guest Presentation: Our guest presenter Jon Stout, Airport Manager at Charles Schultz - Sonoma County Airport. Jon took over the airport management in 2002, managed the resumption commercial air service, a $55 million Improvement Project, runway extensions enabling regional jet service, and expansion of the terminal. Jon reported on the recent major improvements at the airport. K. Thank you to our guest and volunteers : Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting Agenda November 15, 2022 President Brian called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wally Krutz. Londa Faber offered our inspiration for the day. Sandie Krutz stepped in quickly for an absent Bill Arnone, leading us in “God Bless America” (our go-to song, which we execute nicely). Guests of Rotarians were our Youth Exchange students: Domingo, from Chile, our long-term son, staying with Renee Hyde; Gabi, from Brazil, staying with Brian and Jamie Williams; and Stefon, from Germany, staying with Heather Cullen. Gabi announced that the Youth Exchange students were fundraising for the Western Safari trip, which takes place in the spring. She and Stefon had cookies for sale with any amount Rotarians want to contribute to their fundraising. They are also producing a film, taking Windsor from 1850 to now at which they will be offering popcorn and candies for sale, also to raise funds for their spring trip. Gabi and Stefon are also going to offer themed dinners from their home countries (Brazil and Germany) which will be auctioned off to Rotarians. Stefon had another announcement: he is in a national competition for a high school start-up project, which will be live-streamed Friday, November 18 at 2:45 PM our time. His project is an application he has developed for elementary students to assist them in math. Stefon is the only student representing the entire western United States. Rotarians are encouraged to sign on to the live-streamed event to hear and see Stefon’s project and to vote for him at 3:00 PM. Wally Krutz will send the link to the live stream. Sue Nelson announced that Friday, Nov. 18, there will be a work project on the drought-resistant garden development at the Windsor fire station at Hembree and Old Redwood. Work will take place between 10AM and 2 PM. This is the hands-on portion of the project that our Club supported financially last Rotary year as a major project. Sue also announced that a sign-up sheet was circulating to participate in “Shark Tank” pitches from Windsor High School students. They are presenting interesting and creative ideas with great enthusiasm. This is a great effort and so much fun! Sign up to be a Shark Tank judge Larry McCabe announced the Winter Holiday Show at Windsor High School at which we will distribute toys and food. Also, Saturday, December 17 we will again participate with other local non-profits in the Windsor Food and Toy Drive. Volunteers are needed to wrap presents, sort food, and give the food and gifts away. Sign up clip board circulating for volunteers. This is a continuing project in which we have been lead non-profit involved. Sandie Krutz thanked Mitch, Dev, and Jeff for volunteering at the open house for the Windsor Art Project in Raley’s. This was our District Grant project and these folks contributed their time to work, sort and hang art from the community to be displayed in this special area in Raley’s. President Brian announced that Friday, Dec. 16 is our Rotary Holiday party. We will be dark on Tuesday, November 29. Barbara McChesney let us know about the film “Microplastic Madness” being shown at Summerfield Cinema in Santa Rosa on November 30 at 7 PM. There will be an environmental fair in advance of the movie, with Alyssa and JB Leep greeting folks and introducing the film. It is an uplifting and inspiring movie about children in New York taking on the major challenges of plastics and recycling. Wally Krutz announced that the Family Justice Center, which assists families affected by domestic violence and child abuse, is holding a rare open house. See Wally if you would like to know more about the Family Justice Center in Santa Rosa. It is an important and valuable resource in our community, for both children and families affected by violence. President Brian announced that Feb. 4 is going to be a Monte Carlo night fundraiser for our club. More info to come. This year’s Rotary District Conference will be held the first weekend in May in Lake County. There will be a lip sync contest! Past President Maureen let us know that our club won the Academy Award for the District Conference lip sync contest held in 2004-2005 in Santa Rosa. Michael Juric (our own dancer extraordinaire) will have more info on this contest and how we might choose to participate. Can our Club bring home a second Oscar??? Our guest speaker today was Assembly Member Jim Wood. Jim was a 27-year Rotarian in Cloverdale. He now lives in Healdsburg and represents our District 2 in the State Assembly. District 2 is large – ranging from Petaluma up the coast to the Oregon border. Jim gave an interesting presentation on his activities in Sacramento, which generated many questions from our audience. At the meeting’s end, President Brian offered complimentary memorial remarks about Bill Fisher, Charter President of Santa Rosa West Rotary Club. Jim was the reason that Brian is in Rotary today – an inspiring and wonderful Rotarian who truly lived the spirit of Service Above Self. Brian was leaving to attend the funeral service for Bill, a real loss to the Rotary world. Brian offered thanks to everyone who participates in making our Rotary meetings run smoothly: Setup/Bill & Brian Rotary Meeting Notes – September 27, 2022 Pledge of Allegiance led by Wally Krutz Inspiration by Michael Ragsdale, who began with a heartfelt thank you to everyone in the club for their support of him through some difficult challenges he faced. His inspiring quote about cancer brought cheers and applause from the entire room. Excellent job, Rags SONG by Bill Bolster – “The Times They are a Changin” by Bob Dylan. With musical accompaniment, the Club did a good job with this song INTRODUCTIONS of Visitors: Brian Markey, General Manager of the Doubletree in Rohnert Park Kathy Austin, a visitor, recently retired, who wants to see what Rotary is all about. Susan Gonyo, Windsor school teacher, and wife of one of our candidates/speakers today Lauren Hull, Publisher, Windsor Connections magazine Jean Hackenburg, wife and guest of Rotarian John Hackenburg Announcements: President Brian announced the District 5130 Foundation Celebration, October 8, at the home of Wulff and Paula Reinhold, and encouraged everyone to attend. Heather Cullen announced that this Friday, September 30, is the Windsor Talent Show to raise funds for students in Windsor to have musical theater in their lives. It is a costly affair just to participate in a play, and we raise funds to assure that any student who chooses to participate in theater has the opportunity to do so. September 29 = SCARC Union Hotel Restaurant President Brian then introduced our program for the day: a candidate’s forum for all the people running for Windsor Town Council. This was not a debate format, just an opportunity for every candidate to introduce themselves to the Rotary Club of Windsor. Each spoke for exactly five minutes (it was timed and communicated to each by our own Monica McCabe). The two questions each candidate was to address in their presentation were: 1) What is your vision for 2030 in Windsor and what are your action items to accomplish this vision and 2) How important is economic development in Windsor and what are new economic opportunities we could explore. Then, how can Rotary be involved with your plans for the future? Our Guest Speakers and the Windsor Districts they represent were: Gina Fortino Dickson, District 1 Mike Wall, District 1 Maureen Merrill, District 2 Sam Salmon, District 2 Tanya Potter, District 4 Kevin Gonyo, District 4 Rosa Reynoza, Mayor Esther Lemus, Mayor The program and presentations ended exactly on time, with President Brian and JB joking that it was expected to be a close call. President Brian graciously thanked everyone and concluded a very informative meeting. Good Morning! Let’s look at the recap of our Tuesday meeting with President Brian! COVID UPDATE: Vaccination information…. As of August 14th, 2022, 1,134,804 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,132,953). We now only have 78% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. (Just to put into perspective, in Sonoma County this means that 390,397 residents are fully vaccinated; with 29,265 only partially vaccinated. There are 37,290 person 50 years and older who are eligible for a booster shot) Vaccines are encouraged, still available and still can be obtained . Good Day fellow Rotarians and friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s minutes are from TUESDAY, August 16, 2022 A. Good Morning Rotary Club of Windsor! G. 5th Tuesday Fun- “ Do something different “ this year there are 4 months with 5 Tuesdays. Instead of the usual Rotary Meeting there will be a fun event starting with August 29th we will meet on Monday night on the putting green at Charlie’s from 5 - 7 pm for food and drink. No meeting on Tuesday August 30. K. Guest Speaker Cassie Pitkin, RLYA Camp Director, presented a video made by the camp attendees. The video will be used for marketing. They hope to have approximately 100 attendees for the next camp. RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Award. On the video the youth presented themselves, discussed their thanks for being selected and did a section on Messaging for Good which included topics on gun violence and sexual violence. Following the presentation there were questions and comments on how students are chosen, Career night, how to help serve lunch and see the camp. Pegi was thanked for being a RYLA lifer/supporter. L. Thank you to our guests and volunteers M. Steve Click invited us to join him for a Geology Walk on Russian River Rocks this Saturday 8/13/2022 at 10:00. Contact him for more information. Pledge of Allegiance - Bill Arnone Our Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pegi Ball...followed by Bill Bolster who led us in a stirring rendition of “CUPS” by Anna Kendrick … and “We’re all going be missed when We’re gone!” President Brian started the meeting by acknowledging Susan Cole’s new position as Adjunct Faculty in t SRJC’s Shone Farm tasting room. Susan is clearly the pro to learn from. Treasurer Ed Turner “paid” for the placement of post-it notes everywhere in his office, by his granddaughters. Now when Ed’s co-workers need a sticky note, they just poke an arm into his office and peel it off a handy surface. Guests: Board of Directors met on Monday, 7/18: President Brian reported that the Club Board had approved and passed a balanced club operations budget which will be available to the Club. This includes a dues increase of $35.00/per year /per Member. FINES Maureen & Mike were acknowledged for their recent recognition as cover models, “Taking Happiness Seriously” in the latest Windsor Connection magazine. They contributed $100 each to the Ken Moulton Scholarship Fund of the Windsor Rotary Community Foundation. Ed collected the $$ right away. President Brian Welcomed our fellow member and District Area Governor Sandie Krutz who introduced a very thoughtful and informative presentation on the history, accomplishments and opportunities facing Rotary – worldwide in the future. In a video of 2022-23 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones’ presentation to District Governors worldwide, Jennifer explained the meaning of her theme “Imagine Rotary,” based on the phrase in the John Lennon song: “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one,” which got Jennifer thinking about the good that we all do, and can do, together. And… many Rotarians were able to be present for the Memorial this weekend for our member and dear friend Ken Moulton. Pam was not present at our meeting because she was driving her niece and nephew to SFO for their trip home to Spain. Ken’s contributions will last well beyond our years! Pledge of Allegiance led by Dave Doht SONG by Bill Bolster – “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang - good thing our Club had musical back-up. We were a little weak on this song. INTRODUCTIONS of Visitors: Diego Velasquez – Recipient of Ken Moulton Scholarship Emma Velasquez – Diego’s Mom Gail Ginder – Friend and fellow Ukelele player with Pam Moulton Thaddeus Gobbus – also a Ukelele friend of Pam Becky Mortensen – our Outbound Youth Exchange student headed to Stockholm, Sweden ROTARY MOMENT -Michael Juric and Diego Velasquez: Michael’s Rotary moment is knowing that we have helped students to succeed. He interviewed Diego, who said that graduating from high school was a long four years. He is now going to the Fashion Institute of Technology. He is interested in fashion because it is always evolving. He will miss his Windsor community. Our whole club applauded loudly because we are so proud of Diego, who has a bright future. Easy to see why this is MJ’s Rotary Moment: “Students are a big piece of our heart here in this Club.” Michael Juric Rotarian of the Month: BETH SMITH - Beth still gets applause for her hard work on Grad Night for Windsor Seniors. Announcements:Meeting Bulletin - October 3, 2023
International Service
Meeting Bulletin - September 26, 2023
SRJC Public Safety Training Center
Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting notes September 26, 2023
Meeting Bulletin – September 12, 2023
Michele Chaboudy Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Making it happen!
Introductions of visiting Rotarians was made including Walter Little from Rancho Cordova, Alison Huber (a former Rotarian) who recently moved back from Las Vegas, Jose Diego, also a former Rotarian who owns PIZZA GUYS in Windsor and his partner, Jori Sheppard, and Tammy (whoops , did not get her last name!), from Lux Places and Baldassori Wine.
The announcements included: WE ARE GETTING BUSY!!
Maureen M gave a little history of what SCARC is and asked the members to attend (particularly since we are hosting it!!). A flyer will be coming out this week!!
She reminded us that the process is that of an irregular patterns of "ups and downs towards success!" It is a search process and requires DISCOVERY SKILLS, creative thinking, communication and teamwork, being adaptable, determination and focus! The bonus is that one who attempts to become an entrepreneur feels empowered! The core belief is to have a mindset that allows you to be curious and aware!
Meeting Bulletin – September 5, 2023
Heather Cullen on the Windsor Academy of Performing Arts
9/4/23 Minutes Rotary Club of Windsor
Thank you:
Set up: Kurt Mitchler
AV Setup: JB
Greeter: Maureen Merrill
Song: Geoff Harrison
Scribe: Monica McCabe
Inspiration: Leah Hansen
Photos: Londa
Respectfully submitted: Monica McCabe, Scribe
Meeting Bulletin - August 22, 2023
Craft Talks: Robin Resendez and Wally Krutz
Pledge of Allegiance: Catherine Hanron
INSPIRATION: Maureen Merrill: Quote by Steve Jobs, “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do”
SONG: Susan Cole with the help of Maureen led us in a lively version of Sweet Caroline, by Neil Diamond.
No VISITING ROTARIANS:
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS: Domingo introduced our YE Daughter Louis from France, and Kate Smith; our recently returned exchange student, this will be Kate’s & her sister Emma’s last meeting for a while as they are both leaving to attend Grand Canyon University in Arizona later this week. We will miss you both, enjoy your adventure!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NO MEETING AUGUST 29TH, 5TH TUESDAY event to be announced.
Renee Hyde reported the “Concert Bar” had another great night last week, $2200+. We have two regular concerts left; she is pretty good on staff for this Thursday but is need of one more server for August 31st. Volunteers are always welcome!
Leah Hansen announced the Windsor Day Parade will be held September 30th, we are in need of volunteers to help get the Rotary Balloon ready and help walk with the balloon during the parade. Participating in the Windsor Parade is a short time commitment and great fun!!
Larry McCabe has been working on updating our By-Laws, this procedure requires voter approval by Rotary members. Larry sent a copy of the revised by-laws a few weeks ago to all members, received some feedback from a couple of members, has made those revisions and will be sending again this week for members review. Please be prepared to vote on the by-laws revisions, at our next meeting September 5th. Thank You Larry,
Pam Moulton, International Chair, asked for members interested in being a part of the international committee, she was pleased to have at least 6 members respond. Yeah!Carol Martin announced there will be two meetings concerning Budgeting:
If you have a project you are interested in being involved with and will need funding, curious about how the finances of the club & foundation work, these meetings are for you.
Club Budget Tuesday August 29th, 6pm Ed Turners office at the Airport Center
Foundation Budget Wednesday August 30th, 6pm Ed Turners office at the Airport Center
Carol also shared that Rotary International has narrowed their selection for the 2029 International Convention to either San Francisco or Minneapolis. There will be a Rotary site selection group in San Francisco early September and they are planning to attend a Giants game Sept 8th. Join us for Rotary Day at the Giants! It would be great to have a whole section filled with Rotarians
JB’s position of Program Chair needs a replacement, possibly a committee? Interested members please contact JB Leep or Doug Williams.
Russian River Clean Up: September 16th, contact Barbara McChesney, barbsmcc@gmail.com
October 28th: Windsor Food and Toy Halloween Fundraiser save the date, contact Larry McCabe: windsormccabe@gmail.com
NOVEMBER 11TH: Honoring Nation’s Finest, save the date, more information to come.
We had many August Birthdays and Anniversaries,
Happy Birthday:
Bill Bolster 8/8
Heather Cullen 8/16
Brian Ling 8/16
Art Diaz 8/21
Larry McCabe 8/23
Maureen Merrill 8/24
Happy Anniversary:
John & Sue Nelson 8/6 46 years,
Brian & Debbie Ling 8/10 38 years,
Ed & Louise Turner 8/12 45 years
Robin & Carlos Resendez 8/18 5 years
John & Donna LaCave 8/23
Mitch & Bunnie Grandie 8/28
WINDSOR FUN FACT
Around 1895 Clara McClelland married Atlas Hembree. House at 295 Windsor River is built.
Craft Talk: Robin Resendez:
Robin moved to Windsor in 1990, when she was 4 years old, she is the middle child with an older and younger brother. Robin’s father was a SR policeman and she stated her parents are her role model as they have been happily married for 38 years.
Robin’s education started at Mattie Washburn and she graduated from Windsor High School in 2005. She attended SRJC, with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Anthropology.
Robin worked for Victims Service Advocacy for four years until the program was discontinued.
She married Carlos Resendez in 2018; between the two of them they have five children and have made their home here in Windsor, where their children now attend school.
Robin has worked as Service Manager @ Renee Hyde Insurance and Financial Services for the last three years, she is licensed in Personal Lines, Life & Health and is passionate about children’s Whole Life, as she has learned it is a way to create an instant estate for your children and secure them with guaranteed insurability.
When Robin is not working or tending children she enjoys Reading, she started a book club during covid, and has returned to her love of painting.
She also loves to travel and had the opportunity to visit Scotland last year, she added that Scotland was absolutely beautiful!.
Robin also enjoys cooking, volunteer work and Rotary.
Personal Title: The Mom – The Myth – The Legend
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Craft Talk: Wally Krutz
Wally was born in Chicago Illinois in 1947, the same year the transistor was invented.
Wally’s father was tinker, builder and photographer; he worked as a photographer for the Army Engineer Core. His Mother was a professional secretary and assistant editor, predominately of Illinois History. Both his parents were very community orientated.
Wally contracted measles, mumps & chicken pox all at the same time as a toddler, he lost the hearing in one ear as a result.
Wally stated where he grew up he really did walk a mile to and from school in the 1st grade. Wally got his first job, a paper route, in the 6th grade and got a job at a gas station in the 8th grade.
Wally’s father purchased his first car in 1955, didn’t sound with Wally’s approval he bought a Ford. Wally bought his 54 Chevy in his sophomore year, claims there was a bullet hole in the trunk. I understood Wally to say he would purchase a car, do some work on it, sell it and upgrade his vehicle until his purchase of his first new car; 1967 Chevy Impala.
Wally met Sandie while they were both in high school; Wally graduated in 1966 and went on to School of aviation to become an air craft mechanic. He was offered a job by Bell Helicopter, Boeing and United Airlines while still in school. When he completed aviation course he did go to work for United Airlines.
Wally and Sandie married 7/12/69, they honeymooned in Hawaii, and they just celebrated 54 years of marriage. In 1970 Wally had the opportunity to see a field of the brand new 747’s.
They bought their first home in Illinois in 1970 for $16,000.00. They adopted their son Rick in 1980 and moved to Newark New Jersey in 1983, shortly after they received a call that took them to Oregon to adopt their daughter Kathy.
Wally continued to advance with United and he and Sandie came to the San Francisco bay area in 1991. Wally became a Rotary – Andy in 1992 as Sandie was the Rotarian.
Wally was doing consulting in 2001 and joined the Rotary Club of Windsor in 2008,
Kathy, his daughter, was married last year and in June 2023 he received the gift of a Grandchild.
President Doug adjourned the meeting 8:30am
Meeting Bulletin - August 15, 2023
Brian McClatchey Explains Indian Law
August 15, 2023
Good morning from President Doug
Pledge of Allegiance – Susan Cole
Inspiration – Rags
Song – JB: “Frere Jacques” in honor of our new Exchange Student
Visiting guests: Kate Smith, Everett Michael Juric (age 1), Allison Griggs (Windsor School District) and our new Exchange Student, Ann Louise
Upcoming Events:
Our club is donating $500 to the Lahaina Rotary Club Fire Fund, Donations can be made from the Rotary website. Reminder: our theme this year is, “Did I make a difference? What hurts did I heal?”
8/19/23 Game of Throws (Cornhole) fundraiser for Nation’s Finest. Details at https://nationsfinest.org/game-of-throws/
8/21, 6 pm. Board Meeting at Ed’s office, Airport Business Center, 414 Aviation Blvd. Committee heads are reminded to please hand in their goals sheets in advance.
8/22, Regular meeting; speaker will be Michelle Chabody on Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
8/29 is 5th Tuesday, so no regular meeting. A social alternative will be announced soon.
11/11 Veterans Day Lunch and Bagpipes at Nation’s Finest
Announcements:
Saturday’s Debunking of Past President Brian was a huge success! Thanks to Pam and her team ! It really takes a Club to raise a debunking! Special thanks to Bill Bolster for the use of his marvelous barn!
Rotary Bar: made $2300 last week for the International Fund
There is a Russian River Clean up on 9/16. Barbara McChesney has information.
Halloween Party: Larry McCabe put out a save the date: October 21 will be a Windsor Circle Halloween Party for Adults at the Odd Fellows Hall, which will benefit the annual Food and Toy Drive. $30/person, with snacks, dancing and costume contest. The following week will be a Halloween Party for teens at the same location.
Our new exchange student is Anne Louise from Western France. She is currently staying with the Williams family.
Our former exchange student Stefan sends greetings and news that he has been accepted to the University of Potsdam (one of 110 students) and has won a large German IT scholarship!
We said goodbye to Natalie Huie who is leaving for Taiwan on Saturday. She is grateful for our help and hopes to immerse herself in Taiwanese culture, and become fluent in Mandarin.
Guest Speaker: Brian McClatchey, esq.
Mr. McClatchey and his law firm represent the Graton Tribe. He gave a brief overview of how Tribal Law is individual to each nation, and Federal Indian Law comes from the United States Government. The Federal Government precludes States relationships to Tribes. The Federal Government has unrestrained power over Tribes. California has had a uniquely bad history of selling off tribal lands and is now trying to restore lands. Graton was terminated then restored in 2000 and affects 5 local tribes. The US Government still owns the lands of reservations. Gaming has become an important source of income because tribes cannot impose property tax. In determining whether tribal gaming can begin, it must be determined that the gaming will be beneficial to the tribe and that it will not be harmful to the neighbors.
Thanks to today’s helpers:
Set up: Beth, JB, Terry
Greeter: Leah
Song: JB
Inspiration: Rags
Photography: Sue Nelson
Respectfully Submitted: Monica McCabe, Scribe
Meeting Bulletin – August 8, 2023
RYLA students share their stories
The meeting was opened by President Doug Williams, with Michael Ragsdale leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Member Mike Rausch provided an inspiration from Nelson Mandela in honor of our youth-focused meeting.
INSPIRATION: Mike Rausch- Nelson Mandela “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Heather Cullen lead us singing “This land is your land” with her teacher visual strategies.
Today’s guests included RyLA students-Kai, Cynthia and Ava, Windsor high school college and career counselor Jennifer Taddei, and outbound student-Natalie. Natalie was selling more of her beautiful baked treats!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Doug reminded us that our role as Rotarians is to ‘make a difference’.
A special happy 40th anniversary for Bill Bolster’s 40th birthday. He said “age is just a number and mine is unlisted.”
Renee-Allison Stanfield, former exchange student is the US representative for Rotex to the board.
Rotary bar is doing well and still needs a bit of help before the season closes. Contact Renee.
Sandie Krutz announced that inbound exchange student needs a ride to Eureka on Aug. 18. Please let her know if you are available.
Jo Timmsen announced that she has been sky diving for 50 years and is now a certified foundation sky diving judge. Congratulations!
Membership chair Maureen Merrill lead an activity to engage members in membership drive. It is a time to rebuild. Many hands make light work. Members generally fall into one of 3 leadership areas when it comes to recruiting new members. There are the inviters who get things going up front; there are the expediters who get things done behind the scenes; and the mentors big picture get things right. Maureen invited up Jeff as an example of an inviter and Renee as an expediter. She then divided club into groups by colors. Each team committed to bringing in one new member. Great work Maureen! We can do this!
SPEAKER: Pegi Ball introduced RYLA students Kai, Cynthia, and Ava. They began their presentation with a message from RYLA director Cassie thanking all who made the event happen.
Kai began telling us that RYLA was the most impactful camp he has attended in his life, even more so than the camp he attended at Yale. The accommodations were rather rustic compared to others. However, RYLA created a community and environment which fostered deep connections. Students felt completely comfortable, welcome, and safe.
Cynthia shared that everything she learned at RYLA prepared her for all other camps and for everything she will be doing for her senior year. The counselors were really awesome, and she expressed a special appreciation for Tom Boylan, Jennifer Strong, Carol Martin, and Pegi Ball.
Ava stated that it is a really hard time for teenagers. She found great inspiration in meeting others with similar values and creating emotional connections. RYLA tremendously changed her life for the better.
The students said RYLA Norhern California is vastly different from other RYLA programs and is the best in the country. It is run by alumni. The students made a deep connection with the camp leaders. The speakers talked about professions they hadn’t heard about before, how to lead, how to get jobs.
They showed a fantastic video of the highlights of the week. In the video students were asked to complete the sentence “My community needs a leader like me”. The responses were varied but the overriding themes were environment, diversity, connection, mental health, making the world a better place.
Favorite aspects of RYLA included speakers addressing such topics as social media, identity, and problem-solving skills. Camp counselors talked about their own professions and life paths, providing important guidance for the problem solvers of tomorrow.
These future leaders found it to be a profound experience, pushing students out of their comfort zone, exposing vulnerabilities and creating tremendous growth.
These kids are very interested in starting an Interact club at their school. They are an inspiration and provide hope for the future.
Doug closed with words of encouragement and support from Rotary to young people. He encouraged the club to support interact. He reminded us that we are the home club for the district governor and will have work to do. He gave a heartfelt thank you to thank all who helped make the meeting possible.
Meeting Bulletin - July 25, 2023
Kate Smith Youth Exchange - Back from Japan!
The meeting was opened by President Doug William, with Renee Hyde leading us in the Pledge and President Doug inspiring us with words from Omar Bradley “Set your course by the starts, not my the lights of every ship!”
JB led us in singing. “this land is your Land” which was preceded with a little history of its popularity and rating in the top 500 songs. It landed at #229, just ahead of “My Generation!!”
A visiting Rotarian from San Felipe, ,Mexico (did not catch his name). He expressed some in interest in working on a collaborative grant with our club, at some point! Our guests included all of Kate Smith’s immediate family, including her father, Donnie, and Emma, her sister. Beth Smith, her mother and Rotarian introduced everyone!! Our outgoing Exchange Student, Natalie Huey was there selling CHOCOLATE cookies !!
Lots of July Birthdays, including Jason Black, Brian Ling, Tom Hassur, Catherine Hanron and Scott Bonin.
Anniversaries included Boyd, Mike and Maureen, Sandie and Wally and Steve and Mapi…All in the double digits!! Sandie and Wally win with 54 years under their belts!!
The Club calendar highlights are:
August 1 - Club Engagement meeting along with our exchange Student Rebecca Mortensen.
August 12 - Past President Brian’s Debunking
August 21 - Board meeting
August 29 - FIFTH TUESDAY
Doug listed the names of the Club Leaders - with whom we will get to meet next week!!
Announcements included:
•(Pam and Monica) information on the debunking
•(Carol)Information on the withdrawal policies for invested funds in the Community Foundation
•(Sue N.) Information on Rotary members/team that are looking at other investment opportunities to manage and maximize our funds
•JB will be retiring as Program Chair and we are looking for some one/many to assume his position, including having a Program Chair of the month (Sandie)
•(Bill) looking for volunteers to help prepare his barn and property for the upcoming debunking - Date - AUGUST 5th at 9:00am at Bill’s Barn
Speaker: - Kate Smith
Beth Smith introduced her daughter, Kate, who has returned fro her year in Kanazawa, Japan and is preparing to go to Grand Canyon University where she will be studying to become a teacher with focus on teaching English as a second language.
Kate reviewed the process that she experienced in preparing for her year abroad which include waiting for an extra year! During that year she took advantage of the time to learn German (her intended first destination before Covid) and then Japanese.
When in Japan, she mentioned that she lived with four families each of whom have an obligation to Rotary to take two exchange students if their child is able to do an exchange through Rotary. While abroad, Kate mentioned that she spent many hours walking on a daily basis such that she could photograph and familiarize herself with Kanazawa. Visiting 63 cafes and 25 restaurants, it appears that she was able to get to know much of her “adopted” city!! She was able to photograph and experience Kanazawa through the many physical changes of the seasons,, including the booming and unblooming cherry trees. She acknowledged that some of the seasonal changes, including snow, presented some challenges in her daily walks.
Kate gave a little history of Kanazawa noting that it is an older city that was not impacted by the war. As a result few accommodations have been instituted for individuals who are wheelchair users. She made noted that the roads were built to be used by horcses
Kate spoke of her interest in learning how to speak Japanese (which sounded pretty good to all of us!) and to learn the “Chinese” symbols. She was also able to share many of the American holiday traditions with her families, including dying and hiding Easter eggs. Thanksgiving, Halloween, and a Christmas meal. She made note that her family sent her the ingredients to be able to make Halloween cookies, gingerbread houses and her grandmother’s special cookie recipe!!
Kate took on the challenge of learning how to use the trains, get together with other Rotarians, choose her kimono, cook and establish friends with whom she is maintaining a “pen pal” relationship. She spoke of taking on a leadership role with the other members of her cohort.
She did quite a bit of travel including trips to Osaka, Hiroshima and Kyoto. She expressed gratitude to both her families in Japan and to the Rotary club for being able to have such an amazing experience.
At the end of her presentation, Kate was asked a few questions which included “What stands out” for her experience in Japan. Her responses included the friends that she made and the Japanese Culture! She also stated that some of her preconceived ideas regarding the Japanese were “serious and studious” were “blown out of the water.” She noted that oftentimes she would see people sleeping in class, at Rotary meetings, on the street and the library. She mentioned that this behavior is acceptable and that the teachers are lenient. She just acknowledged an awareness that “everyone is different” no matter where they live!
She completed her presentation by giving a Rotary flag from her Japanese club to President Doug and expressed gratitude to the Windsor Club for allowing her to have such a wonderful experience. She reiterated the message that Rotary encourages “Teaching Peace One student at at time.”
President Doug closed the meeting by mentioning that he had been in Japan in 1971 with Bill Conklin for a (Boy Scout) World Jamboree. A round of thanks to all who assisted in setting up and organizing the meeting!Meeting Bulletin - July 18, 2023
Reverend Mary Beene
Today’s minutes are from TUESDAY, April 11, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance: Lead by Steve Klick
INSPIRATION: Bill Bolster: A lot of good words, but to summarize: Attitude, “it is not what
happens to you, it is how you respond to it”
SONG: Carol Martin led us in “Oh What a Beautiful Morning”
No VISITING ROTARIANS:
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS: Chris Landwehr introduced; Pam Geiss & Mary Beene, Michael Juric
introduced our Student of the month; Xiemena and her mother Angelica, as well as our
returning YE student, Kate Smith and our outbound YE student Natalie.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sandie Krutz Brian Williams (past principal of Windsor HS) has been promoted to Assistant
Superintendent of Windsor School District, Congratulations Brian!
Carol Martin announced the Rotary Bar had another good night; bringing in $2500.00 for
International Projects.
JB shared he is going to watch a solar eclipse April 7, 2024, south of Dallas/Ft. Worth, if interested
in joining him for this spectacular event please contact JB, jbleep1@gmail.com.
Chris Landwehr sent out an email with Club Duties, it is also listed on the website.
President Doug gave a brief summary of the 7/17/ Board Meeting:
Carol Martin presented a financial review of both the Club and Foundation, both in good shape.
JB Leep announced to the board that after his many years of providing the club with fabulous
speakers, he is moving on to other activities, JB is giving us a couple of months’ notice but will
end his Program duties the end of September. He stated providing speakers for the club
meetings gave him the opportunity to meet some wonderful people. Please contact JB or
President Doug if you are interested in Program scheduling.
Larry McCabe is working on updating our By-Laws as a few areas are outdated; this procedure
requires voter approval by Rotary members. Larry will be sending an email with proposed
changes, please review, details on voting will be announced.
2023 – 2024 Board members were selected and presented to the club for approval.
Brian Ling, (immediate past president), Carol Martin & Ed Turner, (Treasures), Catherine
Hanron, (Secretary), Barbara McChesney, (President Elect), Larry McCabe (President elect
Nominee), Patrick Dunn, and Pegi Ball.
Sue Nelson made a motion to accept and finalize the proposed board members, Terry
Andreacchi seconds the motion, and proposal was passed unanimously.
The Board meets the third Monday of each Month 6pm, all members welcome to attend.
WINDSOR FUN FACT
August 1877, two year child falls into a well 80 feet deep, A 12-year old was lowered by rope
and safely rescued the child.
Scholarships: Michael Juric stated since the inception of the Ken Moulton Scholarship Program
we have provided 6 scholarships, ($6,000.00) and total in Scholarships from the club
$200,000.00. That is impressive!
Michael introduced our student of the month Xiemena,
Xiemena lives in Santa Rosa, however, thru district transfer has attended Windsor School
District, first attending Cali Calmécac and presently Windsor High School. She is planning to
attend San Diego State, majoring in bi-lingual liberal studies and plans to become a
Kindergarten school teacher.
Michael ask Xiemena what touches her heart, she shared her senior project was shadowing
with a kindergarten teacher, working with the students made her heart sing, she has always
wanted to be a teacher.
Xiemena is a member of the Key Club at WHS and is very active in the community, she has
volunteered as a bilingual teacher assistant, volunteers at Well is Well, The Redwood Empire
Food Bank, Boys & Girls Club and any other events happening in the community, all while
keeping a 3.997 GPA for all four years of high school.
Michael asks her what area of focus she felt we should all be working on? Her response:
Climate Change.
President Doug’s theme for this year is: Did I make a Difference in Someone’s Life? I believe
our Scholarship program is a good example of creating that opportunity for our young people
and Xiemena is living proof that this philosophy is in good hands.
Speaker: Reverend Mary Beene
Reverend Mary Beene has been the Pastor at the Presbyterian Church in Windsor for the last
three years, when she came to Windsor to interview for the position the town was being
evacuated due to the Tubbs fire, she accepted the position and started her job February of
2020, just weeks before the COVID lock down. Mary is a “Jump in with both feet” kind of gal
and Mary more than rose to the challenge. Churches services were held via Zoom, and she
became aware people were really struggling with the covid crisis.
The church had a small food pantry when she arrived and when covid first hit it was suggested
they shut it down, seeing the growing need Mary with 4 woman not only kept the food pantry
open but were able to provide more than double the families with needed food and clothing.
With Covid behind us Mary has been able to jump into the community she is the Director of the
Windsor Food and Toy Drive, board member at People 4 Parks in Windsor, a managing force at
the Love Wins in Windsor Pride Festival and instrumental in People 4 Parks Charlie Brown
Christmas Tree Grove.
Mary has also created BREAD BOARD, a teen based group, (Build Relationships with Empathy
and Dignity) and now the pantry, aka; Pantry and Clothes Closet, is open every Tuesday
morning 9am-12noon.
Mary is presently looking at the issue under the oaks behind the church that has a bad drainage
problem; she is working on preserving the Oaks and creating a safe space.
Mary is also working with People 4 Parks to create a park designed for children with disabilities.
Reverend Mary’s accomplishments, goals and previous attributes are too numerous to mention
all here, but it is without question Windsor is blessed with such a dynamic citizen that is willing
to jump in with both feet to not only to meet , but exceed the needs of the community.
Mary acknowledges everyone is busy but suggests we Jump Feet First Together meet new
friends and work together.
President Doug thanked Mary, Pam and all our visitors for coming and thank you to all the
Rotarians that helped put the meeting together.
Meeting adjourned @ 8:30am
Meeting Bulletin - July 11, 2023
A New Rotary District 5130 Year!
Today’s meeting, the start of the 2023-2024 year, very special, because it is the Passing of the
District Governor Banner to DG Tom Boylan and Windsor Rotary.
Today was President Doug Williams’ first meeting of the year, and he was greeted
enthusiastically by the club as he called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance: Brian Williams
Inspiration: Barbara McChesney citing a Mowry connection to the land which we don’t inherit
from our grandparents, but rather borrow from our grandchildren.
Song: Heather Cullen: It’s a Grand Old Flag
President Doug asks us to keep this theme in mind: Did I make a difference in someone’s life?
Sandie Krutz did an amazing job of introducing the many guests and Rotary celebrities present
at the meeting:
2023 -24 District Governor, Tom Boylan and his wife, Melody Montero
2024-25 District Governor, Elect Jim O’Grady
Past District Governor, Del Raby (who at age 97 has perfect attendance for over 62 years!)
Past District Governor, Jim Flamson
Past District Governor, Michael Juric
Past District Governor, Erin Dunn
Past District Governor, Bob Rogers
Past District Governor, Kathy Flamson
Past District Governor, Kirk Brown
Past District Governor, Jennifer Strong
Lieutenant Governor, Valerie Hulsey
Assistant/Area Governor, Salvador Rico
Assistant/Area Governor, Michael Ragsdale
Assistant/Area Governor, Sandie Krutz
Assistant/Area Governor, Michael McGlothlin
Assistant/Area Governor, Marilyn Lira
Sergeant at Arms, Larry Lira
Sergeant at Arms, Wally Krutz
District Treasurer, Carol Martin
Endowment Fund, David Mark-Raymond
Immediate Past President, Lakeport Rotary Club, Laura Sammel
Other visitors
Brendan Boylan, Son of the District Governor
Natalie Huie, Outgoing exchange student
Kate Smith, Returning exchange student
Mary and Eric Beene, Presbyterian Church of Windsor
Allison Goodwin, Redwood Empire Food Bank
Outgoing District Governor, Jennifer Strong gave Doug Williams the District Governor’s Banner
and gave Tom Boylan the Governor’s ceremonial necklace, pin and a bottle of whiskey.
Tom gave Jennifer the past Governor’s pin, and a custom bird house with the Rotary Wheel on
it.
Tom has already begun visiting clubs. Tom encourages us to start working with other clubs in
the area.
Tom has three areas he would like to focus on:
-Mental Health, How are you, really?
-Membership increase
-Continuing from Jennifer’s year, Environmentalism
-Kathy Flamson honors 1 st lady, Melody Montero with a spouse’s pin
-Jennifer Strong is the new chair of the Rotary Foundation
Recognizes the following Paul Harris Fellows
-Bill Bolster, 8 Paul Harris awards
-Tom Boylan, 5 Paul Harris awards
-Melody Montero, 1 st Paul Harris award
President Doug Williams notes that we will be updating the Bi-laws, under the leadership of
Larry McCabe. Doug reminds everyone of the upcoming board meeting this Monday.
Past District Governor Bob Rogers reminds everyone of the importance of Rotary’s Polio Plus
campaign.
Special thanks to Joan Mora for decorating today
Set up: Larry McCabe, JB Leep, Beth Smith, Terry Andreacchi, and Dave Doht
Greeters: Alyssa Johnson, Leah Hansen
Scribe: Monica McCabe
Meeting Bulletin - June 27, 2023
The King of Rock & Roll and how he changed music
Meeting Bulletin - June 20, 2023
Zero Waste Sonoma
Presiding: Past President Bill Bolster!
Pledge of Allegiance: Kathy Williams
Inspiration: Robin Rosendez: Be the change you want to see in the world
Song: Susan Cole: Margaritaville! And, Jimmy Buffet came down toout of the Bohemian Grove to play for
the good people of Monte Rio.
No visiting Rotarians. Outgoing student Becca was present with homemade brownies!
Rotary Bar update: The revenue is way up from last year, and Renee is in need of extra help!
RYLA lunch report: Pegi said it was just wonderful! Sue Nelson said it was like feeding a swarm of
friendly locust as the students ran down the hill, ate everything and ran back up the hill.
Community Service: Monica gave a plug for Kaboom and announced that the debunking of our President
Brian will be on August 12.
July 4 th afternoon barbeque to bid farewell to Stefan and Becca and welcome home to Kate! It will be
late afternoon at Barb and Dave’s house 301 Jensen Lane. Potluck with burgers at 5. Contact Carol for
more info: carolmartin016@gmail.com
This Sunday President Elect Doug Williams will be hosting a leadership retreat from 10-2 at Charlie’s. It
is open to all members especially those interested in taking a more active role in our club. The purpose
of the retreat will be for the President Line to share their intentions, respond to a board organization
proposal and generate and respond to potential objectives for the next three years and to develop a list
of potential leaders to fill board member positions. Please let Doug know if you would like to attend.
Dougw1955@aol.com or 707 696-8244.
Barbara McChesney shared a wonderful slide show of her trip to Australia for the Rotary International
Convention. Northern California figured prominently at the meeting, and Barbara gave a fantastically
received speech on ending single use plastic. When your grandchildren are older and ask you when you
knew the Earth needed help, and what you did be able to respond proudly!
Barbara and Dave had gift bags for everyone which included resusable produce bags for shopping, toilet
paper that the sale of helps fund building toliets and a paper pen!
Recognitions and Fines: We all recognized Bill Bolster in a poster wearing his star spangled shorts at the
first meeting back from isolation meeting and he was fined accordingly. $100 to Ken Moulton Fund and
$100 to Community Fund! Thanks Bill.
Speaker: Leslie Lukacs from Zero Waste Sonoma. Leslie gave a fascinating talk about what Zero Waste
Sonoma is doing. They are thinking bold and acting big, which is making Sonoma County a national
leader in zero waste.
Leslie gave historical examples of anti waste campaigns (WWII) and how the plastic surge has become
an ecological problem. Also, food waste in land fill creates methane – another atmosphere warmer.
Leslie and her team are looking for bold ways to increase recycling (actually the last step of many),
increase compost use, construction deconstruction, solar panel recycling (including cow shades) and
replacing take out packaging with compostable materials.
Thank you:
Set up: Brian Williams/Larry McCabe/ Patrick Dunn/Doug Williams
Song: Susan Cole
Inspiration: Robin Resendez
Respectfully submitted,
Monica McCabe, Scribe
Meeting Bulletin - June 13, 2023
Public Speaking - Awful to Awesome
Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting Agenda June 13, 2023
A. Good Morning! - Rotary Club of Windsor!
B. Pledge of Allegiance – Monica
C. Inspiration – Mike Raasch did an impromptu message of the importance of inspiring
others.
D. Song – JB Leep-everyone enjoyed the song Put on a Happy Face!
E. Visiting Rotarians – None
F. Guests – Natalie to Taiwan, Domingo and the last meeting for Stefan.
G. Upcoming Events/Announcements –
the 20/30 club for the Kaboom event and the need to discuss the community
foundation spending.
H. Stefan Last Meeting
BBQ auction
Thank you’s and well-wishes-Stefan spoke a heartfelt message of thanks to all
Rotarians for their support and help as he plans to return to Germany.
I. Recognitions
PHF (John)-Patrick to donate matching $350 for his birthday. President Brian
agreed to donate for his passing of his real estate exams and Rags donated for his
41 st anniversary.
J. Program – Don Franceschi (Maureen introduced)-Don gave an upbeat presentation on
working out the anxiety of public speaking. He even used Gumby and Pokey props to
enforce his points. It was enjoyable.
K. Thank you to our guests and volunteers.
L. Closing comments and Adjourn – Brian added wonderful words about the sadness of
Stefan’s departing but of how great it has been to have him part of our Rotary family.
Meeting Bulletin - June 6, 2023
Rotary Scholarships
Rotary Meeting Bulletin for June 6, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pegi Ball
Inspiration came from Maureen Merrill – one word: “Dauntless” For all our scholarship
students – you are dauntless!
Our song was led by Heather Cullen, who gave the excellent advice, “Shower the people you
love with love . . .”
We had no visiting Rotarians, but many guests. Today we hosted all of the students from
Windsor High School who received Rotary scholarships this year, and their families. It was a
full house and happiest of times. Our scholarship recipients were: Jadyn Holdenried, Noel
Leon, Maddie Senkowski, Oliver Nunez and Kieran Campbell. (Ximena Bracamones Penaloza
also received a Rotary scholarship, but was unable to attend our meeting this morning.)
In addition, our guests included: Veronica Passalaqua, Don Francesci, Dorothy Mack, Natalie,
our outgoing Youth Exchange student to Taiwan, Stephan, our current Youth Exchange son,
Domingo, and Jeremy Decker, Superintendent of Schools.
A. Upcoming Events/Announcements
? Renee Hyde reported on our first-of-the-year Summer Nights on the Green. She said
the results were wonderful wonderful wonderful, yielding over $3,000 for our
International Service this year. Special shout out to Boyd and Larry who stepped in
to help when we were a bit short on workers.
? Monica McCabe reported that this coming Rotary year our Service efforts would
be led by Pam Moulton for International, and Monica for Community.
? Pegi Ball let us know that the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards barbecue lunch will
be held on Tuesday, June 13. Anyone working with Rotary Youth programs this
year will need to take the Youth Exchange Protection Class (on-line). Sue Nelson
encourages us that it doesn’t take too long (maybe less than half an hour) but also
recommends reading all the material before taking the test.
? Pegi also said that she had communicated with Jack Hyde, who moved to New
Jersey. Janet is having significant health issues, including covid. Jack would enjoy
a phone call or email from us – just hearing our voices helps him greatly. Contact
Pegi if you need Jack’s phone or email.
? Sandi Krutz said our club is looking for Youth Exchange host families. We have a
girl from France arriving in August, but still need a host family. Her first home
will be with Doug Willliams. Hosts can be community members, not just
Rotarians, and it was echoed from several members that we always get more than
we give when we host a youth exchange student. Windsor residents & Rotarians
are being invited to a Zoom meeting next Tuesday evening, June 13 – 6:30 .
You will hear about the “experience” of hosting a student from another country---
and the responsibilities.
? President Brian announced that he will be having his final Board Meeting on
Monday, June 12, 6p-7:30p location TBD. Everyone is invited to attend.
Michael Juric hosted the next part of our meeting, introducing our Rotary scholarship
recipients, while they in turn, introduced their family members who were there supporting
them. Michael did an excellent job both thanking and recognizing the parents who raised such
exceptional students. It is hard work, and the parents are to be congratulated. Cheers and
applause from the entire club for the parents!
Each student spoke briefly about where they were continuing their education and what they
were going to study:
Maddie graduated from Windsor High School, is going to attend UCLA and study business
economics.
Jaden also graduated Windsor High and is attending University of Washington, studying
business and playing soccer.
Oliver graduated from Met Academy and is going to start at SRJC, then likely Cal Poly
Humboldt, studying chemical engineering.
Kieran graduated from Windsor Oaks and is going to SRJC and will became a fire fighter. He
interned this last year and loved it.
The Rotary selection committee members were asked about what stood out to them about
our new selection process for scholarships. Almost all mentioned the live, in-person
interviews were an opportunity to learn more about the students, their personal and
educational goals and who were their role models or mentors. All of the students who applied
were impressive candidates.
Michael summarized our scholarship programs where we have donated over $200,000 for
Windsor High School graduates, and recently, supported by the Ken Moulton fund, over
$40,000 in scholarships to students graduating from Windsor Oaks, which Ken founded, and
the Met Academy.
When the recipients were asked by Michael what we should focus on as community leaders,
their answers were inspiring: an inclusive mind set, so we are not so divided as a community
and world; pollution, food security and energy; mental health; and unifying our communities.
President Brian led the next portion of our meeting, which was highly informational about
Rotary in general, and how we operate.
For next year, Brian Ling, with help from John Hackenburg, will lead Foundation. Rotary itself
is almost 120 years old, with the motto “Service Above Self”. In 1978, Rotary declared that we
were going to eradicate the scourge of polio from the earth, and do it in the next 25 years. We
are 99% of the way to that goal, with only one country left on earth where polio is endemic.
And the number of polio cases in a year is less than the fingers on one hand.
Brian recognized Pegi Ball for being a Paul Harris plus 5.
Rotary International is recognized as one of the premier charities in the world, with the
minimum of funding going to administrative costs (less than 3%). So donations to Polio Plus,
disaster relief, Ukraine assistance, and other worthy causes around the world through our
donations to RI are used wisely. Brian has the current status report for anyone who would
like to know where they stand in their donations to RI.
To donate to Rotary International, GO ON-LINE. It’s easy to do, and more direct. It’s also easy
to set up a donation in whatever amount works for you, on a continuing basis, monthly, so you
never have to think about it. If you need help going on line, see John Hackenburg or President
Brian.
Our Club’s Windsor Rotary Community Foundation (WRCF) mirrors the Rotary Foundation in
its use of funds. But all WRCF funding stays right here in the Windsor community. We fund
scholarships for students such as those we hosted today, and all our local projects, which is
long and varied. When we contribute at least $1,000 to WRCF, we become John Lewis fellows,
in honor of our founder, John Lewis. Our latest fellow, cheered by everyone in the club, is our
own President-Elect, Doug Williams.
Our co-treasurers, Carol and Ed, let us know how we contribute and where those funds are
used:
Windsor Rotary Community Foundation
“How can you give?”
1. At a meeting -
A. Hand us a check or cash
B. Give us your credit card (Happy Skippy!)
2. On our website –
A. http://windsorrotary.org/donate
B. It can even be recurring!
3. Company matching funds where you work
4. Mail us a check
A. WRCF – PO Box 2295, Windsor, CA 9549
Windsor Rotary Community Foundation
“Where can your money go?”
• Endowment Fund
• Long term investment – we use earnings
• Current Projects Fund
• Operating funds for new and legacy projects
• Ken Moulton Scholarship Fund
• Scholarships for the alternative schools in Windsor
• Special Projects
• Like Food & Toy Drive
Charter member and Past President Sue Nelson let us know that with the amount that we now
have invested in our WRCF funds, we need to take a look at how we are managing our funds.
The large contribution from Carl Wiuff’s estate put us at a new level and we need to evaluate
our processes to be sure we are acting with the best information and assistance that is
available.
Windsor Rotary Community Foundation
Want to learn more?
Check out TWO upcoming meetings…
#1: Presentation by Sonoma County Community Foundation
Date: June 20, 2023
Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Place: Airport Business Center (Ed’s office)
414 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa
#2: Interest Group – Discuss Possible Changes to Income Withdrawal Policy for WRCF
Date: TBD – Likely mid-July
Time: TBD
Place: Airport Business Center (Ed’s office)
414 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa
President Brian introduced June birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations and collected fines
from Kurt Mitchler (did he really get a chocolate cake and pony???!!!); Pegi Ball, who
celebrated at a lunch with her Rotary buddies; and Sandi Krutz, who went to San Francisco to
see “Book of Mormon” and is awaiting the birth of their first grandson. President Brian fessed
up that he and Geoff had ridden the 72 miles around Lake Tahoe after vowing never to do it
again. They were better prepared this time and did not repeat this vow after completing the
loop in a little under 8-1/2 hours. Kudos to Brian and Geoff, and you can be sure the club
shouted for a fine from him. He said it was a dauntless ride, and yes, he donated.
Thank you to our guests and volunteers.
Meeting Bulletin - May 23, 2023
Meagan Black for Riebli Elementary School
Good Day fellow Rotarians, friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s
minutes are from TUESDAY, May 23, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance: Lead by Jason Black
INSPIRATION: Joan Mora, first acknowledged and thanked our veterans for their service, her
inspiration is a quote from Mary Roach
“Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large
hearts change the course of history.”
Song: Susan Cole led us in God Bless America
VISITING ROTARIANS: Maureen Merrill introduced Charisse Arnold, associate Dean at SRJC
public safety training center in Windsor. ,
Our Speaker today was Meagan Black, a teacher at Riebli Elementary School, to assist her with
her presentation; she brought a wonderful group of students with her, their presence added a
special energy to our meeting.
Megan Black and the students were limited on time as they had to attend school so we flipped
our meeting to start with the program and presentation.
Megan stated she wanted to enhance her studies in the GATE class program she teaches at
Riebli School. GATE is the acronym for Gifted and Talented Education; it enhances education in
Math, reading and science.
Megan first approached the PTA for small scale funding for printing pens but was told her
project needed to benefit the school as a whole, she decided to go bigger in her plan and in
2019 approached Rotary Club of Windsor to sponsor a 3D Printer for her class. Windsor
granted the funding and Megan was able to purchase a 3D Printer in early 2020.
She started the learning process of the 3D printer with her 6th grade class, they used features
from the book Gulliver’s travels to measure objects, and learn to scale down objects, lessons
were hampered by covid, and their 1 st design was not successful.
The second year Megan worked with the 4 th grade class on design, and the third year they
created flower pots. Megan stated this was all new to her, and that it was due to the assistance
of the students they were eventually successful.
Meagan shared that this was such a popular & great program she wanted to share with all the
classes but could not do alone. In the 2022-23 year she engaged a couple of teachers to learn
the 3D printer and with the assistance of student mentors has been able to offer to all classes
of the school.
Megan introduced her student mentors to share and help explain the program and their
experience.
Connor Caden told us using Tinkercad, (a web app for 3D design, electronics & coding), they
were able to build their own design or use pre built. The app was very helpful in learning how
to use the printer.
Arial Charlotte told us how it works, the 3D printer nozzle is hot and they use compostable
material to make their projects. Replacement parts for the 3D printer can all be made with a
3D printer. They have already reproduced the filament for the printer.
Ainsley & Sidney explained they used a corn syrup base material to make the flower pots, they
were able to design different shapes, and there were some failures. The nozzle extrudes the
material in layers on the design and it takes about 5 hours to make one flower pot.
Kieran & Miko stated there are some challenges learning to design and scale the flower pots
they accidently had one come out huge, they made star and oval shapes.
Alice, Daniel Camron & Tyler shared it was hard to make the bottom whole, but with a 3D
printer you can build whatever you want. Alice designed a Cat flower pot; she said the eyes &
ears were the hardest part.
The students brought in samples of the flower pots they had made and they were amazing.
I will admit I was so captured by these students, their interest in the project, and their ability to
give this presentation to the club and the project itself, I did not do so well with my notes,
apologies if I misspelled a name or left out any details.
I am proud Windsor Rotary supported this program; from the information Megan shared with
us this could grow to be a district wide program in the schools.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Bill Bolster thanked everyone that participated in the road cleanup, he stated they not only
picked up but sorted trash as well and the roads look great. The clean-up was followed by a
BBQ in Bill’s back yard, thanks to Diana Brabetz’s Chili and Jo Timmsen’s Red Dirty Rice they had
plenty to eat and did not have to fire up the BBQ.
It is Margarita time: Renee Hyde has some openings for volunteers, the first night of music on
the Green is this Thursday June 1 st , we will offering cocktails every Thursday through the
summer to support our International projects, it is a great place to spend an evening with
fellow Rotarians, have fun and be of service. Contact Renee: renee@reneehyde.com
RYLA BBQ June 13 th , 11am Westminster Woods
If you would like to see RYLA in action, join a few Rotarians from Cloverdale & 60+ students for
a fun filled couple of hours in the woods, & of course lunch, contact Pegi Ball;
pegiball@gmail.com. Youth Protection Training is required, but not really an obstacle, you will
be sent a link from Nayen.org, Training is done on line, and is good for 3 years.
Monica McCabe & Beth Smith PROJECT GRADUATION:
Volunteers need for different jobs during the week; 6/1-6/4, set-up, during the event and clean-
up the day after, contact Monica: monicasmccabe@gmail.com
20/30 Club looking for volunteers for KABOOM, fireworks and dinner July 3 rd , Keiser Park,
Windsor. Contact Brian Ling for information.
Windsor Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook Off coming in September, gives you time to perfect
your recipe.
Youth Exchange: We have a lovely young lady getting herself ready to join us in August, the
Williams have opened their home as her first host family and we have a third host family but in
need of the second host family, (first part of December to mid-March), it is a wonderful
experience and I promise creates lifelong relationships. If you are not able to host please share
with members of your church or neighbors, it is also a great opportunity to share Rotary with
the community.
Stefan our current Son and youth exchange student just continues to make us proud, not only
for the awards he has won for his math software, but his representation of Youth Exchange and
Rotary has been stellar. Stefan was invited to the Windsor School District Board meeting, and I
believe he was not aware he was going to be called upon to speak, but he never skipped a beat,
his presentation was great!
Maureen Merrill has been involved with Leadership Santa Rosa for many years and was a
participant in class 12 along with Ken Moulton. The community program sponsored by the
Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce is a program designed to identify, develop and equip
community leaders who will help create and support a spirit of cooperation for the resolution
of future community challenges
Maureen with the Windsor Chamber of Commerce is developing Leadership Windsor. The
program is scheduled to start in August and they are currently taking applications and
interviewing candidates. If you are interested in strengthening your leadership skill and
learning more about our community, contact Maureen Merrill:
maureen@maureenmerrill.com.
Reminder: WE ARE DARK TUESDAY MAY 31 ST .
President Brian closed the meeting 8:30am
Meeting Bulletin - May 16, 2023
Craft Talks - Boyd Morrison, Steve Klick, John Hackenburg
Meeting Bulletin - May 09, 2023
Teacher of the Year
Rotary Club of Windsor-Meeting May 9, 2023
Good morning-President Brian Ling
Pledge of Allegiance-Catherine
Inspiration-Maureen
Song by JB
Visiting Rotarians=None
Nothing regarding new member Boyd Morrison which was on the agenda
Skipped guest introductions given the number attending the Teacher of the Year awards
Brian introduced Doug who began with opening remarks acknowledging many Rotarians who made the Teacher of the Year possible. Doug then introduced Pam Moulton who introduced Jeremy Decker.
Each site Principle then spoke highly of their Teacher of the Year including a one word overall description of said teacher who in turn was presented with a $500 gift from Windsor Rotary by President Brian Ling. The Teacher of the Year for each school followed by the descriptive word given by their principal and their introducing Principal is as follows:
Meghan Cambell-Inclusive-Brooks Elementary-Annette Zucconi
Kenzie Sherman-Effervescent-Windsor High-Brian Williams
Kristine Behrens-Dedication-Cali-Patricia Chadwick
Jeremiah Kahmoson-Funny-North Bay Met-Forest Harper
Rachel Neu Cardoza-All Encompassing-North County Consortium-Debra Ryan
Patricia Murphy-Magical-Windsor Middle School-Amy Zigler
Lisa DeFazio-Innovative-Mattie Washburn-Brandon Krueger
Kristine Behrens from Cali then thanked her husband for all his support at their home.
Windsor Mayor Rosa Reynoza added her thanks to all the teachers.
President Brian concluded the meeting early.
Meeting Bulletin - May 02, 2023
Nan Su of the Epoch Times
Meeting Bulletin - April 25, 2023
Chris Castillo - Verity
Rotary Club Minutes, April 24
Good Morning!
Pledge of Allegiance – Michael Juric
Inspiration – Sandie: From Charles Schultz: All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then
doesn’t hurt.
Song – Heather: Good day, Sunshine!
Visiting Rotarians – none
Guests: Domingo, Stefan, Natalie Huey, Boyd Merrison, Chris Castello (speaker), Vicky Long, friend of
Pam Moulton who is transitioning into real estate, Grad night leaders Allison Goodwyn and Kelly Wong.
Welcome everyone.
Project Grad update: Beth: Our club presented Kelly Wong with a check for $2000 towards this
AWESOME project to provide our graduates with a safe and sober graduation. Special shout out to the
Windsor Police Department and Chief Raasch who will provide an officer for security that night. Beth is
taking sign ups to help the week before graduation, the night of graduation and the next day! Contact
Beth at donsmith34@sbcglobal.net
Upcoming events:
Domingo turned 21 yesterday! Renee’s birthday present to him is to give him a Paul Harris fellow
designation with the 1000 points she earned from her donation to the Paul Harris fund. Happy Birthday,
Domingo!
Stefahn reported about his and Michael’s trip to D.C. As our Congressional District’s representative for
House of Code. He was so happy to see our capitol and was amazed at how close all the sites were. He
had a wonderful time, and was very appreciative to Michael to be his chaperone. Unfortunately, the
German dinner he was hoping to fund had to be cancelled due to low response, but Stefahn promises a
new event soon.
Golf tournament on April 22 : Renee’s/Bill’s team was JB, Tom, Paul and Renee. Joan had three of her
wild friends for another team. The tournament made $16,000 which will be used as matching funds to
defray costs for international student travel.
The German dinner Stefahn was planning was canceled.
The District Conference in Konocti, is May 5-. Friday is the deadline to register. Contact Tom or Carol.
Carolmartin016@gmail.com
Bill Bolster reminds us of the Faught/Shiloh/Pleasant Cleanup. Come clean the road on Saturday May
20, and then have a pot luck lunch at Bill’s! Starts at 8:00 a.m., bring gloves. Sign up with Bill:
billbolster@eoc--inc.com
Mother’s Day at Keiser Park, 8-12 noon. The firefighters of our glorious county will be serving a free
pancake breakfast (donations most welcome) and Rotary will be serving Momosas and Bloody Mary’s
for $10/ea. Can you help at the bar? Contact Renee at renee.hyde.ngjs@statefarm.com
Environmental activity: Barbara will be at Oliver’s this Saturday distributing reusable produce bags.
Contact Barbara at barbsmcc@gmail.com if you would like to help!
Monica is hoping to submit a district grant worth up to $6,000 to be used for a short term, local project
that has a hands-on component for the club. Have an idea of something you would like to see happen?
Contact Monica at monicasmccabe@gmail.com. Would you like to be on the selection committee? Let
her know!
Have you completed your blue interest survey yet? Please turn it in to Barbara!
Speaker: Chris Castillo, from Verity
Chris is the Executive Director of Verity. Verity is a Rape Crisis intervention organization that has a 24/7
rape crisis/sexual assault line. They have trauma counseling and focus on community education about
sex trafficking. Their number : 707 545 7273
Verity works hard to educate the community about sex trafficking. What can we do to help?
Instead of the word prostitute, use survivors.
Instead of Johns, use the term Purchaser
Instead of Pimp, use Trafficker
Stop using words like slut, ho, prostitute.
Call and offer to help the organization, including being on their board!
Chris said that when you see a survivor your kind smile or words might be the only nice thing they have
received that day.
Thank you to
Set up: Dave/Beth
Greeter: Scott
Song: Heather
Scribe: Monica
Inspiration: Sand
Respectfully submitted,
Monica McCabe
Meeting Bulletin - April 18, 2023
Festival of Brotherhood
Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting Notes April 18, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance – by Tom Boylan
Inspiration – Renee Hyde reminds us that we have to “prune to bloom”, not just in our
gardens, but also our lives.
Song – Geoff Harrison led us in the unofficial national anthem of “My Country Tis of
Thee”, which we performed well.
Visiting Rotarians – David Mark Raymond, Sebastopol Sunrise
Guests - Domingo, our honorary son, from Chile. Boyd Morrison with Constellation
Brand. Natalie Huey, our outbound student headed for Taiwan.
President-for-the-day John LeCave had a moving and heartfelt message to our Club. He
has “stepped away” for about 4 years because of fire, covid, and life in general. But he
kept track of our club and observed even though he was not participating on a regular
basis. He complimented the “old guard” of our club which is the core from which our
strength grows. He then noted that the new members were the strongest, best, he has
ever seen. Our Club is strong. And our robust Rotary club applauded that thought
with our usual vitality.
A. Upcoming Events/Announcements –
? Where’s Stefan? JB showed us a short video from Stefan who is in Washington,
DC with Jared Huffman presenting his math application to a wide audience.
? German Dinner April 29 for Stefan’s fundraiser. $80 to attend the dinner, which
will be at Barbara McChesney and David Doht’s home at 6PM. Even if you can’t
attend the dinner, you may just donate any amount you would like for Stefan’s
Western Safari trip.
? District Conference, Konocti, May 5-7 Tom Boylan let us know that this District
Conference is going to be fun! Rotary has the entire resort, and we are the first
event there and opening it up after a long closure. One keynote speaker is John
Hewko, from Ukraine.
? Mother’s Day - May 14, is a pancake breakfast at the Windsor Fire Department
and our Rotary club will be serving drinks (Mimosa, anyone?) to support SCFD.
This is sort of a test run for our Rotary bar on the Green all summer. Sign up to
help and have lots of fun.
? Faught/Shiloh/Pleasant Roads Cleanup – Bill Bolster leads this project to clean up
these Windsor Roads. Only a 2 hour commitment on May 20, 10AM-12 PM.
? Environmental Update– by Barbara McChesney
? Turn in your interest surveys to Barbara
? RYE Golf Tournament at WGC, this Saturday April 22. We have two teams
entered in this event, with room for more or just sponsors. Funds to support
students in Rotary Youth Exchange who may not have the necessary funds to
travel. We want RYE opportunity to be available to more students, so support
this tournament.
? Our Rotary Club partners with other local non-profits in a number of community
activities, like the Food and Toy Drive. On Friday, April 28, we have an
opportunity to partner with Soroptimists in a Bunco night which supports women
and girls in Windsor and beyond. 5PM to 8 PM with tickets $40 at the door.
? Heather Cullen announced a Windsor Middle School Murder Mystery Dinner on
Friday, April 21, from 6-9 PM. $65/ticket supports the drama and culinary clubs at
the Middle School in a 1920’s gangster theme. Your outfits from our 35 th
anniversary celebration can get a second showing! You can even buy a character
you want to play!
? The date for President Brian’s de-bunking will be August 12. Mark your calendars.
B. Recognitions – Leslie wasn’t here to do her funny and charming job of fining us, so
everyone was asked to “tell” on themselves. And it worked. Joan reported on a trip to
Cancun, birthday and anniversary celebrations and gave generously. Maureen let us
know that there was an 81 st birthday celebration in her house and donated accordingly.
Then, Pam Moulton donated for her April 5 special date.
C. Program - David Mark Raymond, Sebastopol Sunrise. Rotarian extraordinaire on all
things Rotary International, Rotary Foundation, and much much more.
David gave a comprehensive update on Festival of Brotherhood in Mexico, which is
going to take place this year on Oct. 31 to Nov. 11, after a several year hiatus. He had a
great power point showing photos of projects that District 5130 has participated in over
a period of 22 years. Our Windsor Rotary club has contributed to many of these
projects, and when David had our Club members stand if they had participated in
Festival of Brotherhood, it was an impressive number of Rotarians who rose and spoke
about the moving projects they had observed and supported on behalf of our club.
Cheers for a successful re-boot of Festival of Brotherhood and our partnership with
District 4140.
D. Thank you to our guests and volunteers
? Setup/ Mitch Grandi, Kurt Mitchler
? Greeter/Doug Williams
? Song/Geoff Harrison
? Scribe/Susan Cole
? Inspiration/Renee Hyde
Meeting Bulletin - April 11, 2023
Microplastics Everywhere
Good Day fellow Rotarians, friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s
minutes are from TUESDAY, April 11, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance: Lead by Patrick Dunn
INSPIRATION: Leah Hansen shared a couple of quotes in the Spirit of Easter; my favorite was by
Evan Esar
“Easter is the only time when it’s perfectly safe to put all of your eggs in one basket”
SONG: JB stepped in for the missing Bill Bolster and led us in “Take me out to the Ball Game”
VISITING ROTARIANS: We were honored to have our District Governor Jennifer Strong visiting
our club today; Jennifer announced our District Conference will be held at the Konocti Harbor
Resort: May 5 th -7 th . The Konocti Harbor Resort is reopening after 15 years of being closed and
5130’s District Conference will be the first event held at the resort, Rotary’s chance to Rock the
Lake. Register now; https://www.rotary5130.org
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS: Stefan our Son from Germany, Domingo our Son from Chili and
Natalie our 2023-24 YE outbound student. Boyd Morrison returned for a second visit to our
club. Barbara invited her neighbors Tom & Emma Jean, we were also joined by John Brito &
Claudia from Windsor High School’s Welding & Automotive Career Technical Education.
JB reintroduced the club to John Brito the teacher of the WHS Metal & Auto class and his
assistant Claudia that handles grants, student scholarships and job placements.
Improvement of the WHS welding & Auto shop was one of our previous funding projects, JB
displayed a slide of the asphalt now in place at the classroom, allowing students to learn and
perform auto mechanic repairs, still in process is the fence that will enclose the classroom
area. John Brito reached out to Rotary in 2022 requesting assistance in creating and funding a
brochure for the Welding & Automotive class. JB assisted John with content for the brochure
and thanks to Tom Boylan and his skilled team at Boylan Point; brochures in both English &
Spanish were delivered to John & Claudia to distribute to students at Windsor High School.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Renee Hyde announced the Rotary Club of Windsor will be participating at the Fire
Departments Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast, Sunday May 14, 2023, 8am-12noon at Keiser
Park. This will be a kick off for the Rotary Bar; we will be serving Mommosa’s, Bloody Marys
and Screwdrivers. Volunteer’s needed for set-up, serving & clean up. Contact Renee or
Monica. monicasmccabe@gmail.com, renee@reneehyde.com
Bill Bolster has arranged a neighborhood cleanup day May 20, 2023 10am-12noon followed by
a pot luck lunch at his home. Contact Bill: billbolster@eoc-inc.com
Rotary Youth Exchange Golf Tournament Saturday April 22, 2023 at Windsor Golf Club Mother’s
Day
Golfers and Volunteers needed: contact Sandie sekrutz@gmail.com
President Brian & President Elect Nominee are very interested to receive your completed Areas
of Interest Survey, please complete and return to meeting next Tuesday.
Stefan is fundraising to support his Western Safari Trip, offering to prepare an authentic
German Dinner, April 29, 2023, $80.00 per person, purchase tickets from Carol Martin
carolmartin016@gmail.com
Today is Marie Coakley’s 86 th Birthday, Marie was a long time Rotarian, the clubs secretary for
years as well as the secretary for SCARC (Sonoma County Association of Rotary Clubs) I know
she would love to hear from those that remember her.
Barbara McChesney introduced our speaker Dr. Jenny Davies, MD MPH JD, Public and
Environmental Health Director for Cafeteria Culture, and producer of the film Microplastic
Madness. Jenny is visiting from Portland Oregon, her visit to Sonoma County and her first
Rotary meeting.
Jenny gave us a quick but thorough description of plastic; what it is and the fact that we are
surrounded by plastic, and the hazards it creates, not only in the landfill situation but in the
very air we breathe. All of this information is daunting and leaves you wondering what can I
do? Jenny left us with some tips on how to start to tackle the problem;
Question how important is the plastic product you may be using?
Can you find a better replacement?
Avoid single use plastics,
Each Person Do their Best to eliminate Plastic
Barbara sent out to club members the link to Micro plastic Madness; it is available until April
15 th , definitely worth watching. If you do not have the link contact Barbara
barbsmcc@gmail.com for more information in fighting plastics check out Barbara web site,
https://www.mcsisters.org/
President Brian thanked DG Jennifer, speaker Jenny and all our visitors and members for
attending,
President Brian closed the meeting 8:30am
Meeting Bulletin - April 4, 2023
A Year in Review
Meeting Bulletin - March 28, 2023
A Visit from Mayor Rosa Reynoza
B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Patrick
C. Inspiration presented by Scott Bonin
D. Song led by JB Singing in the Rain
E. Visiting Rotarians-
F. Guest: Domingo, Stefan, Boyd, Camilla Muro Rodríguez and her family, students from Odessey of the Mind- David, Ava, and Jackson.
G. Student of the Year from the Nueva Core
I. Upcoming Events and announcements
K. Thank you to our guest and volunteers :
Greeter: Rags
Song: JB
Scribe: Kathy
Inspiration: Scott
Guests: : Domingo, Stefan, David, Ava, Jackson, Camilla and her family, Boyd
Meeting Bulletin - March 21, 2023
DGE Tom Boylan
Meeting Bulletin - March 14, 2023
Koi Nation Casino
Good morning!
Pledge of Allegiance: Dev Sodagar
Inspiration: Jamie Williams Based on the Gospel of John 15:4 “No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must
abide in the vine.” For Jamie it was and is through athletics which gives her a chance to connect herself
and others with the community and with their better selves. Invest in each other.
Song: Susan Cole: “Here Comes the Sun” in anticipation of tomorrow’s forecast
Visiting Rotarians: none
Guests: Jim Curry, Board Chair, Windsor Chamber of Commerce and a manager at Exchange Bank.
Our Domingo, who was one of our Greeters! Joan, better known today as Machine gun Molly, was
another Greeter. (Come to the 35 th anniversary party!) Also our guest was
Our Stefan, won his competition in the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas and was even upgraded to 1 st
class! This kid is going places in more than one way! He has an open calendar next week because of
Spring Break, so call Sandie or JB and Carol if you can add an activity to his calendar.
Our Natalie Huie, our outbound student is selling homemade cookies to fund her exchange!
Announcements/Events:
Club anniversary is March 25. Please buy your tickets before next Tuesday. Please bring a donation of a
bottle of wine of $25 to next week’s meeting. It’s going to be a lot of fun! Hardly any speeches, but
good food and dancing!
You should have received your invitation to the District Assembly Training on March 31, April !. Contact
Rags, Maureen or Tom for more details and information.
Contact Michael Juric if you are interested in the Scholarship Committee.
This month’s environmental challenge is to Clean it Up! Bring a bag and a grabber on your walks and
pick up trash! Bring your own shopping bags, vegetable bags and water bottle when you go out to avoid
creating more trash! Barbara has lots of ideas!
RYE Golf Tournament at Windsor Golf Course is Saturday, April 22 nd . Sandie has details.
District Conference is in Konocti, May 5-7.
Happy birthday week, JB!
Program: Representatives of the Koi Tribe speaking about the planned casino/resort. The Koi Nation has
announced it has selected a 68-acre site in unincorporated Sonoma County to build a resort. They are
visiting Rotary under the guidance of the Muelrath Public Affairs company, and Robert Muelrath was
also attending.
The Koi Nation (population under 100 people) is planning Shiloh Resort & Casino, a $600 million project
located off Shiloh near Faught Road that will have 2750 gaming devices, 400 hotel rooms, six
restaurants, meeting center, entertainment venue, spa and vineyards. The Koi Nation will be partnering
with Global Gaming Solutions, wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation, which will manage and operate
the resort when completed.
The speaker stressed that the tribe is going through the Indian Regulatory Gaming Act to meet all
building, environmental and legal requirements. While comments are welcome the local community of
Windsor does not have a voice in the negotiations.
The meeting closed with a reminder by President Brian that Rotary invites speakers to educate our
membership, and the opinions of the speakers are their own.
The speakers' biographies provided by Rob Muelrath Public Affairs are:
Darin Beltran, Chairman
Dino is a seasoned professional whose experience has proven invaluable in helping direct the tribe toward economic self-reliance. He’s held senior management positions in the hospitality and retail industries. He has been working on tribal development for the past 28 years. As the lead in the tribe’s economic development affairs, he looks to build towards a strong minded, independent and disciplined tribal future. Working with his brother Darin has been a very rewarding experience for Dino. Dino’s mother, Ann Beltran, great- aunt, Olive Johnson, grandmother, Margaret Johnson and great uncle Harry Johnson, all inspire his dedication to the cultural survival of the tribe. He credits his mother with his commitment and devotion to the education and health of future generations as his top priorities, especially when making any decision for the tribe.
Respectfully submitted,
Monica McCabe
Meeting Bulletin - March 7, 2023
Sonoma Watershed
Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting Agenda and Scribe Notes March 07, 2023
A. Good morning, Rotary Club of Windsor! (Somewhat energetic opening by President
Ling)
B. Pledge of Allegiance – In the absence of a volunteer Geoff Harrison stepped in and did a
memorable, meaningful, energetic, patriotic and enthusiastic leading of the Pledge.
C. Inspiration – Robin Rosendez not attending so Kirt Mitchler stepped in-“Anxiety is the
freedom of choice”
D. Song – Bill Arnone-“Let it Be-Beatles”
E. Visiting Rotarians – none
F. Guests
G. Student of the Year – Vineyard Academy, Victor Milan (Daniel and Josh spoke as an
introductory to Victor’s thank you speech)
H. Upcoming Events/Announcements –
I. Recognitions-none. Should have recognized Geoff for the great job he did stepping in at
the pledge.
J. Program-Carol introduced Don Seymour. Don did a wonderful presentation about the
Sonoma and Mendocino areas watershed including Lake Mendocino, Lake Sonoma and
all the tributaries that feed them. He discussed the two different types of water levels
that invoke two different managing entities once those levels are reached and he
discussed the Potter Valley issue and the impending difficulties it could cause.
K. Thank you to our guests and volunteers
L. Closing comments and Adjourn –
M. Energetic bell ringing by President Brian to conclude the morning meeting.
Meeting Bulletin - February 28th, 2023
SANAS Cuenca
Good Day fellow Rotarians, friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s
minutes are from TUESDAY, February 28, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance:
INSPIRATION: Michael Ragsdale
“Hope is the ability to hear the music of the future. Faith is the courage to dance to it today.”
Peter Kuzmic
SONG: Bill Bolster led us in a rousing version of Happy Birthday to Stefan, our son from
Germany. Happy Birthday Stefan
No VISITING ROTARIANS
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS: Domingo from Chili and Stefan from Germany
Brian Williams introduced Jeff Brant, WHS Spanish teacher and two of his students, Sidney and
Isa, both juniors at WHS, and Kai joining us on zoom from college.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mike & Maureen Merrill arrived in Roaring 20’s style, ready for our Great Gatsby themed 35 th
Anniversary March 25, 2023 6pm
Staubli “juice joint” 100 Market St. Windsor, Ca.
RSVP https://windsorrotary.org/party
Pam Moulton announced the President nominating committee submitted the name of Rotarian
Larry McCabe as President Nominee Delegate 2025-2026, to the board for approval. The board
approved at a special meeting 2/23/2023. Pam presented the nominee to the Rotary Members
at large, there was a motion to accept Larry McCabe as President Nominee Delegate, the
motioned seconded and the vote was unanimously approved.
Rep. Jared Huffman has named Stefan Neuber, an 11th Grader at Windsor High School, as the
winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge in California’s Second District.
Stefan and Michael Juric met with Rep. Jared Huffman last week in preparation of their trip to
Washington DC in April where Stefan will present his award winning app. MatheX
For more information on the Congressional app challenge and to view Stefan’s YouTube video
click on the link: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/2022-winners/
Stefan has also joined the WHS soccer team and welcomes everyone to come watch the
games.
Michael Juric reported the scholarship committee has distributed information to students at
the school and on social media to apply for a Rotary Scholarship, deadline for submission
3/15/23.
Environmental: Kurt Mitchler stated there were quite a few entries of projects done for
February but encouraged everyone to keep planting those wild flowers. March is clean up
month; everyone can help with that every day.
Rotary Youth Exchange Golf Tournament: Saturday April 22, 2023 Windsor Golf Club
Proceeds to benefit: Rotary District 5130 Youth Exchange Programs
Register online at: ye5130.org/golf
District Assembly: Great opportunity to learn more about Rotary and support our incoming
District Governor Tom Boylan.
Friday night Social: March 31 st , Grace Hudson Museum, Ukiah
District Training April 1, 2023
Ukiah Conference Center
200 School Street
Invite and registration emails will be sent out next week, contact Michael Ragsdale or Maureen
Merrill with any questions.
Speaker: Jeff Brandt
Jeff is a distinguished educator with more than 30 years in the field of education, the majority
of those years spent at Windsor High School.
In addition to his tenure at Windsor High, Jeff has been recognized as a Fulbright Teacher and is
also a Summer Fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Most recently Jeff
founded the SANAS Homestay/Immersion Project, a program that allows students to travel to
Spanish-speaking countries and study with medical professionals.
Jeff stated the 3-week Spanish Immersion & Homestay Program is for both high and low level
speaking students and for all ages.
The program gives students the opportunity to not only be immersed in the language but the
culture of the country.
Participants first attend Estudio Sampere in Cuenca Ecuador, to be tested for placement in a
local home for a 3 week stay. During their stay they visited Incan ruins, National Parks, and
open air markets. They participated in cooking and dance classes and enjoyed the everyday life
in Cuenca Ecuador.
Jeff was accompanied by three students that participated in the 2022 SANAS Cuenca program;
Kai, Isa and Sidney, all three students shared some of their experiences, stating the immersion
not only perfected their Spanish but exposed them to a different culture that has enriched their
lives.
Much like our own youth exchange program, it was evident these students now have family and
ties in Ecuador, relationships that will last a life time.
This year’s program will be June 30, 2023 – July 22, 2023
For more information visit: www.SANASCuenca.weebly.com
President Brian closed the meeting 8:30am
From Your Rotary Nurse….
COVID, Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) UPDATE…..
02/28/23
NEWS: CALIFORNIA’S COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY ENDS TODAY! It has been almost 3 years since our Governor declared a Public Health emergency, issued mandates and earmarked State funds for use in the fight against the pandemic. Even though the State of Emergency ends today, IT DOES NOT MEAN COVID-19 GOES AWAY…… it only means that the government’s approach to this pandemic has changed. We have the experience here in California and in Sonoma County that has proven that we can rally in communities to fight infection and put preventative measures in place. The State wants us to now follow the “SMARTER PLAN” –
1. S for shots
2. M for masks
3. A for awareness
4. R for readiness
5. T for testing
6. E for education
7. R for treatment (RX)
The Federal Government’s COVID-19 State of Emergency will end on May 11th which also means that States will not see help with the cost of testing, treatment and vaccinations. California has seen more than 11 million people contract COVID-19 since the pandemic began 3 years ago with deaths in our State topping 100,000.
So, what does this all mean: it means our pandemic has become an endemic (meaning we will have COVID as a regularly occurring infection or disease within our community) and we need to learn to live with it like the flu. But it also means we still need to be aware of what is going on and take precautions when we are not feeling well or in large groups. We will need a booster COVID shot yearly just like the flu and we just need to live life while being aware of our surroundings.
Because of this, I will not be sharing information weekly with all of you, but rather as I see trends or things happening I think you should know. I am always available to research things for you or answer questions and because of my Public Health background, will be sharing information and trying to educate others. Thanks for putting up with my weekly notices…..
Your Rotary and Public Health Nurse…
Di
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases: 114,328 (month ago 113,184) Recovered: 113,212 (month ago 112,107) Active Cases: 545 (month ago 545)
Deaths: 545 (month ago 532) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week. ****)
Hospitalized: 25 confirmed cases and 3 in the ICU (month ago 29 confirmed and 2 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of February 26th, 2023, 1,278,622 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (month ago 1,271,344). We only have 79% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. Have you had your COVID booster and your Flu vaccine? If not, consider making that appointment now.
MASKS: Masks are still encouraged when not feeling well, around those with decreased immune systems and in large indoor crowds. Unless you are eating or drinking, in an indoor situation with other people, other than your “bubble”, consider masking up to protect yourself and others.
TESTING: Testing is still available but we know most people test themselves. Please continue to report to Sonoma County Public Health if you are positive as this helps Public Health know the trends in our community and if new variants and infections are starting.
Stay aware, take care of yourself and others. We will need to live with COVID and find ways to keep infections at a minimal. Carry a mask with you in case you need it
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - February 21, 2023
Windsor Town Manager
Minutes from the February 21,2023 Rotary Meeting.
The meeting began at 7:30am with Jo Timson leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by an inspiration from Mike Raascho who essentially encouraged us to "Be and Do our best!" JB lead us in singing "If I had a hammer", which actually everyone seemed to be able to do without the "cheat sheet!"
There were no visiting Rotarians but there were a ton of guests, including Domingo, our Chilean "son", our German "son" Stefan, the student of the year, Esperanza Marquez and her father, Paul Jolly the WHS advisor ,Aron Holiwinsky from the 20/30 club and Gina Fortina-Gibson from the Planning Commision.
•Announcements started by having Daniel Myers, who introduced Paul Jolly, who introduced the student of the year from the STEM core, Esperanza Marquez. What an amazing resume this young woman has with President of MECHA, member of AAUW, and a dancer with the Aztec Dance troupe, on her resume!! To add to that, sh eis playing WHS basketball and soccer, is tutoring students in math, is a soccer player and coach, and plans on going to the University of Arizona to pursue a career in Engineering! She was presented with a Plaque and a check from the Rotary Club by Daniel Myers! BRAVO Esperanza!!
•Carol Martin reminded everyone that there would be a ZOOM Budgetary review meeting on Wednesday evening! It would be an opportunity to review and plan for next year's projects!
•Stefan reported out on his wonderful trip to Hawaii with JB and Carol. Looks like Maui offered opportunities for him to eat, swim, surf and climb on volcanic black sand beaches! LUCKY GUY!! He also expressed gratitude to both Carol Martin and JB Leep for the trip, and to Sandi and Wally Krutz for taking him to the symphony!!
•Beth Smith alerted teh club members of the upcoming fundraiser for PROJECT GRAD on Friday, FEb. 24th, from 4pm to 7pm at Mutt Lynch Winery
•Joan Mora, dressed in the perfect Roaring 20's garb, reminded the members of the updcoming 35th Anniversary party on MARCH 25th at Staubli's! It will be held from 6-10pm, with tickets selling for $75!! Great food, wine, cocktails, dancing and FUN!! BUY YOUR TICKETS now - and DON'T forget to BRING IN a BOTTLE OF NICE WINE or contribute $25!!.
•Monica McCabe put out a request to the club members to "LOAN" plants to the decorating committee for the March 25th event!!
•Michael Juric reminded everyone that it is SCHOLARSHIP season! The application will be on line both for the regular Rotary Scholarship, as well as the Ken Moulton Scholarship, as of April 3rd. Looks like awardees will receive $2000 each!!
•Barbara McChesney reviewed what is coing on in the world of the Environmental area. She reviewed that due to Bill Bolster's suggestion, we have contributed money to the Newport Beach Club to support the Rotary Coral Reef in Panama. There will be 118 Rotary coral reefs "planted" to represent the 118 years of Rotary service. They will also be honoring the first woman president in Rotary! Our club received a Plaque citing their gratitude for our participation in this collaborative project!!
•An announcement was made about the APRIL 22nd Rotary Golf Tournament that will be held at Charlie's and will support Youth Services at the District Level.
•John Hackenburg, Foundation Chair, gave background on the different ways in which people can contribute,to the Rotary Disaster Relief fund. He gave focus to the needs that have developed as a result of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Susan Cole made a request for the club to contribute $2500 to this fund,in part, due to her personal history with Turkey! She mentioned that her mother was born in Turkey and was relocated to Aleppo.There was a personal invitation to the Club Members to contact Ed Turner or Carol Martin should anyone want to donate to this fund. Members were reminded that they would receive Paul Harris Credit with this donation.
•Mike Ragsdale and Maureen Merrill announced that the District Training Assembly, where you can "learn about all things Rotarian!" will be held on March 31st (social at the Grace Hudson Museum) and April 1st (at the Civic Centr) in Ukiah.
SPEAKER:
Jon Davis, Windsor Town Manager
Jon Davis hails from the City of Irvine. He started working for the Windsor Town, in 2003. Since that time he has worked for the Town Park and Recreation Department, was the Interim Town manager in 2021, and was appointed to the Town Manager position in August 2022.
He review the roles and responsibility of the Town Manager's office listing the eight areas of focus, which included:
•Employee focus to attract and retain employees
•Building a new budget addressing teh deficit
•Assess the Civic Center Bldg
•Update the Emergency Plan
•Evaluate the Bluebird project (formerly it was approved for low income housing)
•Develop the Town's strategic plan. Emphasis , wit hinptu from the council, commuity a demployees gave focus to fiscal stability
•Strengthen the relations with the Lytton Tribe
•Complete the Roundabout (the Ribbon Cuttingwill be on March 2nd at 5:30pm)
Mr. Davis highlighted the four specific goals of the Town which included:
•Fiscal Health (looking for difference revenue streams by 2025!)
•Infrastructure
•Livability(creating bike paths, the town green and traffic issues)
•Organizational effectiveness
He also talked about the specifi focus on economic development(2024 sales tax, tourism,etc) , public works (improvement of pedestrian crossing, etc), creating NET ZERO programs (for water reclamation and the development of detention basin projects), Community Development (parklet inthe downtown,food trucks to the Beverage District),restricting locations of Short Term Rentals. He commented on what is going on in the Police Department(increased outreach to the schools, placing cameras around town to reduce criminal activity "off hours"), in Park and Recreation (Windsor Day Parade, Summer nights on the Green, Levi's Granfondo, partnership with Somos Windosr, creating pickleball courts at Hiram Lewis, developing a Veteran's memorial wall in the downtown area, remodeling the Senior Center, Holiday Tree lighting,etc.).
He answered a few questions on issues related to the homeless situation in town, the North bound Arata on ramp, the hotels across from the Snoopy sculpture and north of Olivers, and how does he keep himself organized with all the stuff that is going on??
Jon gave great credit to the team that supports him at the Town acknolewdging that getting things done is a TEAM EFFORT!
Busy GUY!!
Brian thanked everyone for coming and reminded us of our need to sign up fo rthe Anniversary Party, contribute $25 or a bottle of wine and loan some plants to the team for DECORATION!
The meeting ended at 8:33am
respectfully submitted and likely with some level of inaccuracies by,
Pam Moulton
Meeting Bulletin - February 14, 2023
SoCo Superintendent of Schools
Meeting Feb. 14, 2023
Meeting began with a warm Happy Valentine’s Day greeting from greeter Sandie Krutz and
President Brian. Thank you to Joan Mora for the beautiful Valentine theme decorations and
wonderful chocolates.
Michael Juric led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Inspiration by Joan Mora: “Love doesn’t make the world go round but it does make it
worthwhile.” And to quote our local celebrity Charles Schulz “All you need is love. But a little
chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.”
And to add to the heart felt feelings of the day, Heather Cullen lead the club in the song
“Oh what a beautiful morning”.
Guests: Amie Carter, County Superintendent and Eric Wittmershaus, Director of
Communications.
Announcements:
Ed Turner extends a very warm appreciation to the club for participating in
donations when he revisited the old practice “Pass the Hat”. This use to be done
when there was a baby born to a member of the club. Now the grandbabies keep
coming. Ed and Louise just welcomed their 4 th grandchild, David Paul Turner.
The club donated $180 so Ed matched it and his grandson now has an account
of $360. This is a nice start.
Pam: Club Anniversary Celebration- Mark your calendar for March 25 Roaring 20’s
theme celebrating 35 years as a club. Event will be held at Staubli in Windsor. Some of
our wine in storage is very dated so the committee is asking each member to contribute
a nice bottle of wine ($25 range) or $25 for the event.
Monica: Creating a list of the accomplishments of the club over the course of the past
35 years. She is looking for things in the value of greater than $1,000. If you remember
things, please send to Monica.
Carol is hosting a zoom Rotary Community Foundation meeting on Feb. 22 nd from 6-7:00
or 7:30. If interested in having a voice in how money is spent, please contact Carol and
she will provide you a link.
Sandie: SCARC dinner: Rotary Club of Cloverdale is hosting the S.C.A.RC Annual Crab
feed Feb. 23, 2023
Barbara Environment: Reviewed information from district environmental committee
meeting. All interested in learning more about the environmental area of focus are
welcome to attend meetings. Please contact Barbara for more information. The
February environmental challenge is to ‘Develop a Garden Project’. Don’t forget to
submit your name any time you participate in any of the challenges. The club has $500
available to spend on any project related to the environment.
Brian Williams announced Career Connections Event. Looking for people to table this
event. He also announced that Windsor High School is looking for panelists for Senior
Project presentations. You can contact Brian Williams for more information for both of
these things.
Brian Ling announced Board Meeting will be held at the Krutz house on Wednesday Feb.
15 th at 6pm. All are welcome to attend.
Leslie was present for “recognitions”, better known as fines.
John LeCave-Radio announcer on Sunday morning promoting Real Estate business with
a talk on reverse mortgages.
RAGS-Birth of his second grandson to son Zac.
Barbara for travel.
Leslie-new job as Activity Director at Fountain Grove Lodge
Pam, Michael and Sue for their week at Casa Marada.
Guest speaker Amie Carter, County Superintendent of Schools was introduced by Pam Moulton
as the first woman and first LGBTQ superintendent since the position was defined in 1852. Amie
Carter who began in Jan. 2023, is a daughter of a Rotarian. She is a mother of 5 girls and
grandmother to two children. Her goals include insuring all students have their voices heard
and have opportunities to succeed, expanding and diversifying staff, student safety, and that
educational opportunities reflect the current job market.
Amie provided a dynamic and presentation of the realities facing the students and teachers of
today. These include a shortage of educators, declining student enrollment, high suicide rate of
Black, Hispanic, and female students, serious academic challenges, teacher housing etc. She
described the positive steps being taken by SCOE to address the range of issues. There is a
heavy focus on literacy and reading as well as keeping kids engaged with in person learning.
SCOE is building teacher housing.
Amie did remind everyone that SCOE has limited power in unifying districts and establishing
things like schedules across districts.
Amie shared the many volunteer positions available within the schools and of course donations
are always a need.
It was a wonderful presentation and we all learned a great deal.
The meeting closed with gratitude from President Brian.
Meeting Bulletin - February 7, 2023
Sonoma County Airport
A. Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor by President Brian Ling
B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Beth
C. Inspiration presented by Mike Merrill
E. Visiting Rotarians-
F. Guest: Anastasia Shapniup (Ukraine), Samuel Neylon, Kevin Waldrich, Stephanie Keebler, Noel Leone
G. Student of the year Award
H. Upcoming Events and Announcements
Set/up : Beth and Dave
Greeter: Renee
Song: Geoff Harrison
Scribe: Kathy
Inspiration: Mike Merrill
Guests: : Anastasia Shapniup (Ukraine), Samuel Neylon, Kevin Waldrich, Stephanie Keebler, Noel Leone
K. Closing Comments and adjourn
Thank You to the speakerMeeting Bulletin - January 17, 2023
Craft Talks
Minutes for Rotary Club of Windsor, January 17, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance – Sue Nelson
Song: Bill Bolster in recognition of MLKjr: Amazing Grace
Inspiration – Tom Boylan: Tom spoke of the Rotarian theme of “Creating Hope.”When working with others this vague idea can become concrete through funding, ideas, and projects that give real people real hope.Visiting Rotarians: DGE from Ituiutaba, Brazil: Manuella and Rodrigo Yano. Manuella is the District
Governor for 4770. Thank you to those who are helping to host the Yanos this week.
Announcements:
- Given the uptick in Covid cases, as well as other contagious diseases, please consider wearing a
mask at Rotary events when you are not eating or drinking.
- Club Social for the 5 th Tuesday. We will be bowling at Windsor Bowl on Friday, January 27, at
5:30. Alyssa Johnson is coordinating if you would like to sign up. 707 795 7470 (work).
- Save the Date: March 25, Club Anniversary Celebration. Contact Joan Mora if you would like to
help. Joan@windsorgymnastics.om
- TBD – Monte Carlo/Poker Tournament fundraiser. Londa will give more information soon.
- Environmental Governor’s Citation Award: January challenge: plant some wildflower seeds!
- Michael Juric is looking for help on the scholarship committee. There is an administrative
meeting this Thursday. Michaelj7@comcast.net
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Board Meeting summary:
A Coral Reef Project, Environmental Committee ($1950) This will be a large undersea Rotary
Wheel, funded in sections, which will become a coral reef.
Peru Water Catchment Project, International ($8766) supported in part by Engineers without
Borders
District Website for Humboldt Earthquake and Ukraine Support. Look on the District website to
contribute if you can @ rotary5130.org
A chaperone is needed to escort Stefan to Austin on March 6-9, and Washington, DC April 20-
22. Airfare and hotel provided. Let Brian know if you can. briansling@gmail.com
WRCF Bylaw approval was sought and approved! Thanks to Carol Martin for conscientious
effort on this; she began working on this in the last millennium.
Program Speakers:
The DGE Manuella Yano spoke with the translating help of her husband Rodrigo, on the wonderful
efforts of 5130 Rotary Clubs (including Windsor) to bring an operating room to Potal do Triangulo
Mineiro, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This is a perfect example of creating hope. Gifts and banners were
exchanged.
Craft Talk:
Brian Williams, Principal of Windsor High School spoke on how he is a first hand example of how when a
smart child is told they are good at everything, or even some particular things (that is, when results are
valued over effort) then sometimes the child will fail to try rather than fail to succeed. He put minimal
effort into high school, and then joined the Marine Corps where he found that when you put the work
in, success follows. He shared his path through community college, UCLA, a Masters Program, and
classroom teaching, which led him to his real raison d’etre , administration. He really enjoys being a
principal – likes to shake things up and make big changes early in the process. He fell in love with
Windsor – which he called “Mayberry.” He has been an elementary school principal, middle school
principal and is now the principal at Windsor High – where the highs are higher and the lows are lower.
Maureen Merrill, a woman of many hats. Maureen shared that although she has had many
impermanent addresses and changing schools, she has had but one true and permanent love – Mike.
Maureen is a life coach – helping others to find confidence and clarification of their values and desires.
She helps others recognize choices and build teams. She has owned a health club (becoming a prize
winning weight lifter), property manager and speech coach. She has been active in local politics, serving
on the first Windsor town council.
Thank you to Steve and Mitch for set up.
Latest update from your Rotary Nurse….
COVID, Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) UPDATE…..
01/17/23
NEWS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NEW VARIANTS OF CORONAVIRUS………. They will continue to occur, so mask up and protect yourself with a bivalent booster and flu shot if you have not. Currently, XBB1.5 is the current dominant variant causing illness here in the US and in Sonoma County! The CDC works with State and local Public Health to monitor the spread of these variants. XBB1.5 is highly contagious, and spreads more easily than earlier variants. Anyone with Omicron infection, regardless of vaccination status can spread this, but vaccinations help to prevent severe illness, hospitalizations and death.
We continue to see infections from the Flu also here in Sonoma County and with this and the new variant of Omicron, has led to increased ER visits, Dr office visits and hospitalizations. Avoid large crowds and protect our more vulnerable citizens by wearing a mask in crowded or indoor situations. Public Health is asking our residents to wear a mask in indoor situations and especially crowded situations in order to protect yourself and others. Please be sure your mask provides the best fit and filtration such as the N95, KN95 and KN94 type masks. Surgical, paper or cloth masks are not recommended.
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases: 112,978 (last week 112,714) Recovered: 111,660 (last week 111,130) Active Cases: 1053 (last week 1053)
Deaths: 532 (last week 531) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week. ****)
Hospitalized: 37 confirmed cases and 3 in the ICU (last week 48 confirmed and 3 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of January 15th, 2023, 1,271,227 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,268,903). We only have 79% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. Have you had your COVID booster and your Flu vaccine? If not, consider making that appointment now.
MASKS: Masks are highly being encouraged during this season of increase COVID, the Flu and RSV. Public Health is really encouraging the use of masks again in indoor settings and especially in crowded situations or around anyone who is medically fragile. The “triplex” or “tridemic” of viruses in our County are causing sickness with increased hospitalizations and ICU stays. As stated, be sure to use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF 94 as paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective. Unless you are eating or drinking, in an indoor situation with other people, other than your “bubble”, consider masking up to protect yourself and others.
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Please take care of yourself and others. Getting COVID is not fun and as residents, we need to do everything we can to protect our most vulnerable residents. A booster with the new bivalent type vaccine is encouraged if you have not had one as is getting your annual Flu vaccine. Carry a mask with you in case you need it …… take care of yourself and others please as we try and get through this season of flu and other respiratory Infections!!
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - January 10, 2023
Round Table Questions
Happy New Year fellow Rotarians and friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin,
Today’s minutes are from January 10, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance: Robin Resendez
INSPIRATION: Terry Andreacchi “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take
your eyes off your goals.” — Henry FordSONG: JB Leep: lead us in a slower version of “Daisy Daisy” Good pace for us,
No VISITING ROTARIANS
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS are essentially part of our family; youth exchange student Stefan from
Germany and Domingo a former ye student here from Chili attending SRJC.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We were missing some of Rotarians this morning as we have had several exposed and or test
positive for covid in the last week. Definitely a reminder this pandemic is not behind us as yet
and we need to be mindful. Social Distancing, Wear a Mask, Wash your Hands.
Our thoughts to all those under the weather, hope to see you soon
Dark: 5th Tuesday January 31 st .
In place of our meeting we will have a bowling night January 27 th @ Windsor Bowling Alley
5:30pm. Sign up at the next couple of meetings or contact Alissa Johnson so we know how
many lanes to reserve. Cost to be determined by attendance approximately $20.-25.00 per
person. Alissa@sonomacorr.com
Monte Carlo Night has morphed into a Porker Tournament and a date change, looking at April
8, but to be announced. Volunteers needed: Set up and Dealers, Brian Williams says no
problem if you do not know how to deal, they will teach you. The tournament is to be held at
the Lakewood Community Village inside Raley’s.
Board Meeting January 16, 2023 location to be announced
Rotary Club of Windsor 35 th Anniversary Celebration Speak Easy Theme March 25, 2023, @
Staubli 100 Market Street, Windsor. Volunteer & RSVP Joan Mora,
joan@windsorgymnastics.com
JB Leep our Program & Speaker chair extraordinaire is offering a meeting at his home
Wednesday January 11 th 6pm to gather ideas and suggestions for future programs & speakers
for our meetings. Great opportunity to share your ideas and interests, contact JB:
jbleep1@gmail.com
Steve Klick will celebrate his birthday tomorrow 1/11/23, HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE!
Congratulation go out to Lea Hansen, Michael Ragsdale and Robin Resendez, we celebrate your
anniversary as Windsor Rotarians.
JB created a Round Table question and discussion activity as our program today; it was quite
fun and motivating. JB put forth a question we answered individually at our tables, and then
switched a few people at each table for question 2, and again for question 3.
Each table then shared a notable response to the club.
1. What is the first thing you would do if you received twenty million dollars?
2. What job have you done that you would enjoy doing again? Not your current job
3. What would you like to volunteer to do within your community that would make a
difference?
Interesting to hear the responses and learn more about your fellow Rotarian. Good to conclude
with what we as Rotarians can do to uplift our community.
President Brian closed the meeting 8:30am
Meeting Bulletin - January 3, 2023
Steven Campbell
First meeting of the new year which began around 7:34am. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Terry Andreacchi, with an inspiration by Renee Hyde where she reminded us that we frequently make New Year's resolutions to change ourselves. She suggested that our resolution this year is to SEE YOURSELF!
Heather Cullen led us in a version of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" with some level of enthusiasm! Two Rotarians from Orange Plaza Rotary Club in Orange County (Southern California) were introduced. Welcome Tracey Curtis and Joe Colombo!
A series of Announcements were made, and events that are coming up, which included:
•January 31st - is our FIFTH TUESDAY so DON"T come to the meeting.... It looks like there may be a bowling event - NO DATE SET
•February 4th April 8 - Monte Carlo night Fundraiser to be held at the Community Center at Raley's (date was subsequently changed to April 8).
•Replanting native seeds is being encouraged under the JANUARY theme under the Environmental Governor Citation Award, this month
•JB mentioned that he was holding a meeting at his home on WEDNESDAY, January 11th to discuss possible programs EVERYONE IS WELCOME
•Michael Juric , who is chairing the Scholarship Committee this year, indicated that he is looking for Team members to assist in the screening of potential scholarship recipients.
•MARCH 25th has been selected as the day for our ANNIVERSARY PARTY! Details to follow, but it will be held at Staubli, and themed dress will be encouraged!
•With Catherine still out for a while, Brian is asking that members volunteer to be SECRETARY for the day (through the end of January) - please contact Brian if you are interested!
•JB made an announcement about "Waste Less Windsor" where he suggested that we reduce trash, encourage switching to and use of compostible containers, as well as returning the plastic bags that you are not using to the grocery store.
•Chris Landwehr requested that members find replacements when they are unable to do their weekly chore for the club!
CELEBRATIONS and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
•Michael Juric announced that he is celebrating the "30th anniversary of his 40th birthday" on January 7th.
•Bill Bolster publicly thanked JB for all his effort with putting together wonderful programs over the last several years!!
•Diane Brabetz mentioned that she put out a Salvation Army can at her office in the name of (past Rotarian and "Santa") Dick Bishop. She mentioned that her company was able to raise $1000!!
SPEAKER
JB introduced our speaker, STEVEN CAMPBELL, who was familiar with the Windsor Club, having spoke to us four years ago!! He is an author, speaker, and mentor with a BA in Zoology and MA in information technology. He mentioned that his early history included teaching. He made note that he had been asked to teach math at one point, but doubted that he would be successful. He felt that his success in teaching math, despite his reticence, was due to the fact that he was able to change his self-talk about his "negative sense of his capacity" He has been a professional motivational speaker for over 30 years, and has published three books.
He highlighted how we can create new ways of thinking by changing negative messaging to positive affirmations. He made note that much of individual say to themselves on a regular basis is negative, which further encourages individuals be believe what they are telling themselves. He is a firm believer in the power of changing one's self talk in order to self improve. He encouraged people to start replacing negative self talk in order to activate change. He suggested that we break our perspective into three time frames - the PAST (which we can't do anything about), the PRESENT, and the FUTURE. He also suggested that as you are approaching goals, one should acknowledge that the only time frame within which you have control is the PRESENT. A successful present, will open the door to having impact on the FUTURE!
Mr. Campbell encouraged the audience to take what you want to be your future, and speak of it in the PRESENT tense. Live your life as though you had already met that particular goal (loss of weight, a new job, etc.). When you do something very well, and are acknowledged for your accomplishment, embrace the compliment rather than have it "fall to the floor!" Respond to compliments with "Thanks, I know!" Your brain will respond and, eventually, your "negative wires" will respond with "of course you did a great job! This is LEARNED OPTIMISM.
It was noted that the brain doesn't have a sense of time, so when you "blow it," the brain will cluster all the crummy things that you have done into one pile of "dumb things." It is incumbent upon each individual to unravel that mess, and give yourself permission to acknowledge that you could have done better, forgive yourself and move on! the brain needs reinforcement!!
REMEMBER, Failure doesn't equate to being a failure!
Steven suggested that we create personal affirmations which are reviewed EVERY MORNING that:
The meeting closed with Brian telling the club that he is so proud of all the things that we are doing and we reminded them that we are kicking off the second half of the year with a TON of opportunities for members...the District Assembly, The District Conference (in Lake County) and the International Convention in Australia, Increased opportunities to serve both locally and internationally - not to mention our mini -fundraiser on February 4th and the 35th Anniversary party on March 25th.
He thanked the members who assisted this week with Set-up ( Brian), Greeter (Doug), the song (Heather), the scribe (Pam) the Inspiration (Renee) and our guests! He reminded us that Domingo is still looking for jobs to raise money to go see his girlfriend and encouraged us to "be ourselves, be great Rotarians!"
Meeting bell rang at 8:31am.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Moulton
COVID, Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) UPDATE…..
01/03/23
NEWS: HAPPY NEW YEAR! HOPE THIS FINDS YOU AND YOURS HEALTHY AND WELL!
NEW OMICRON VARIANT (XBB1.5) HAS DEVELOPED AND IS HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS! Cases from this new variant have risen from 4% to over 41% during the month of December. It has the potential to drive a new surge of disease - it is the result of 2 variants coming together and forming a new virus. This mutation is clearly allowing the virus to spread better and is of concern to virologists and specialists in infectious disease. So, three years into the pandemic, COVID-19 remains stubborn and persists.
Added to this, we are continuing to see infections from the Flu and RSV. All of this is contributing to increased hospital admissions, ER Visits and Drs’ office full of ill and contagious individuals. PLEASE GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE BREATHING, PERSISTENT PAIN OR PRESSURE IN YOUR CHEST, CONFUSION, INABILITY TO WAKE OR STAY AWAKE , AND IF YOUR SKIN BECOMES BLUISH IN COLOR. This can mean you are not getting proper oxygen, could be signs of a heart attack or even pneumonia. If you have cold or flu type symptoms, stay home, drink plenty of fluids, use a cool mist humidifier, prop yourself up on pillows when sleeping, rest and sleep as much as you can and treat your symptoms. Contact your physician if your symptoms worsen or you have any of the above serious symptoms.
SONOMA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CONTINUES TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO WEAR A MASK IN INDOOR PUBLIC PLACES AGAIN. ENSURE YOUR MASK PROVIDES THE BEST FIT AND FILTRATION SUCH AS THE N95, KN95 OR KN94 MASKS.
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases: 112,350 (last week 111,885) Recovered: 110,746 (last week 110,073) Active Cases: 1073 (last week 1284)
Deaths: 531 (last week 528) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week. ****)
Hospitalized: 46 confirmed cases and 2 in the ICU (last week 39 confirmed and 6 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of January 1st, 2023, 1,266,719 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,264,049). We only have 79% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. Have you had your COVID booster and your Flu vaccine? If not, consider making that appointment now.
MASKS: Masks, although optional most places, are being encouraged during this season of increase COVID, the Flu and RSV. Public Health is encouraging the use of masks again in indoor settings and especially in crowded situations or around anyone who is medically fragile. The “triplex” or “tridemic” of viruses in our County are causing sickness with increased hospitalizations and ICU stays. As stated, be sure to use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF 94 as paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective.
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Please realize that COVID-19 is still out there, as is the Flu and RSV and just be careful around crowds or others that appear ill. Carry a mask with you in case you need it …… Infections are still prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. Practice good infection control and stay safe and protect our youngest citizens!
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - December 20, 2022
Stefan's Story
Pledge of Allegiance by Art Diaz (nice to see him)
Inspiration by Maureen Merrill: Joy is whatever that is happening at the moment minus your opinion of it!
Song and English lesson: Bill Arnone To Troll is to Sing. We trolled, “Deck the Halls”Guests:
-Our wonderful Domingo, who is now the under the legal guardianship of Renee, which will enable him to start an application for a green card! Yay!
-Pegi Ball introduced culinary students Vanessa and Monica who baked cookies to raise funds for an Italian trip.
-Our exchange student and speaker was Stefan!
This was a big week for our club:
- We collected almost $600 for our weekly server, Janet.
- Pegi Ball organized and cooked a delicious lunch for the residents of Bell Manor, and lots of Rotarians showed up to help serve!
- Mike and Maureen Merrill hosted a delightful holiday party (with Pegi in the kitchen again!)
- Bill Bolster led the ringing of the Salvation Army bells who raised about $1400. Thank you to Jo Timmsen, Mitch Grande, Pam Moulton, Tom Boylan, Sandie Krutz, Wally Krutz, Gabi Serafim, Stefan Neuber, Sue Nelson, John Nelson, Leah Hansen, Kurt Mitchler, Doug Williams, Pegi Ball, Brian Ling, and Jen Senkocoski for ringing the bell for charity
- Larry McCabe reported that the Windsor Food and Toy Drive was a terrific success with about 270 families receiving food and over 800 children receiving a toy. This was an incredible joint effort of service groups (Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Masons, Soroptimists, Odd Fellows) Police, Sonoma Fire, Churches (Presbyterian, LDS, Catholic) High School Leadership, Key and Soroptimist, Chamber of Commerce, Grocery Outlet and other Windsor businesses, C*Star, Grange and community members. Thank you to all who helped donate, buy, wrap and distribute. Special thanks to Carol and JB for their website and accounting help and Monica for lots of general work.
Coming up in 2023
NYE Windsor Chamber, Comedy Night at Mary Agatha Furth
January 31st is a 5th Tuesday, Rumor of a bowling night is afloat
February 4 - Monte Carl Night fundraiser (organized by Londa)
Environmental Governor’s Citation Award : Barbara reminds us that Kurt has information on pollinators, and that every act of green living counts. Put a ticket in the box if you are making changes!
We are dark next Tuesday, December 27th. Have a good holiday!
Presentation: Stefan
Stefan, a German citizen, from outside the town of Halle, waited two years to come to Windsor via Rotary because of Covid. He has two younger brothers. This guy is trying all sorts of activities! He even tried American Football (with no previous experience) and ran Cross Country.
What does Stefan enjoy? Sports, Cross Country, Reading, Table Tennis, Chess, Travel, Coding, Accordion, Family and Friends, food and especially pasta, & watermelon!
Stefan has entered coding competitions and has built a robot. (He came in 3rd of 2 competitors, he jokes).
He won a prestigious German High School competition that garnered him a trip to Silicon Valley! He has won Pirate Pitch for an app called MatheX, a speech based math application for elementary school children. He won a Big Idea Competition and recently won our local Congressional District App competition which will mean he will be going to Washington, D.C.! And he hinted at another competition coming up!
He is very grateful to Barbara McChesney and David Doht, and Heather and Reg Cullen for hosting him so far!.
Stefan says “an exchange year is not a year in a life, but a life in a year.”
We will be hearing about this young man in the future!
Thanks to
Set up: JB Leep, Kurt Mitchler, Bill Conklin , Larry McCabe
Greeter: Pegi Ball
Submitted,
Monica McCabe
Scribe
Meeting Bulletin - December 13, 2022
2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference with Santar Rosay Outgoing Mayor, Chris Rogers
A. Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor by President Brian Ling
B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Dennis Wilkinson
C. Inspiration presented by Sandi Kurtz
D. Song led by Susan Cole Jingle Bells
E. Visiting Rotarians-Dennis Wilkinson, Rob and Don from Santa Rosa Sunrise
F. Guest: Domingo, Chris Rogers, Debra Fudge, Ephram Cullen, Loren Haul
G. Upcoming Events and Announcements
H. Paul Harris Recognitions awards presented by John to Bill Bolster, Sandi Kurtz, and John LeCave.
I. Guest Presentation: Chris Rogers, the outgoing Mayor of Santa Rosa,, gave us a review of what he learned during his first panel appearance at the The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly referred to as COP27, it was held from 6th -20th November in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Rogers, who serves on the board of Sonoma Clean Power, discussed how the public electric provider is supporting efforts to curb carbon emissions tied to the North Coast.
Chris told us what went on at the conference, and current activities towards taking care of the climate and environment in Sonoma County and other areas around the globe. Emphasis was on Ocean health.
J. Thank you to our guest and volunteers :
Set/up :JB, Kurt, Bill
Greeter: Doug
Song: Susan Cole
Scribe: Kathy
Inspiration: Sandi
Guests:Domingo, Dennis Wilkinson
K. Closing Comments and adjourn
Latest update from your Rotary Nurse……
COVID, Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) UPDATE…..
12/13/22
NEWS: COUNTY HEALTH LEADERS MEETING WITH OTHERS AROUND THE NORTH BAY TO DECIDE ON WHETHER MASKING SHOULD BE MANDATED AGAIN. BECAUSE WE ARE SEEING AN INCREASE IN COVID AGAIN, A FLU SURGE AND RSV, HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE IMPACT ON MEDICAL SERVICES AND HOSPITALS! Please be cautious - stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, get tested if you have symptoms, wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 and wear a mask on any public transportation are the suggestions from Sonoma County Public Health. Be sure to cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, don’t share personal items, wash your hands often, protect others and stay home if you have a fever and get your Flu shot!
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases: 110,829 (last week 110,326) Recovered: 109,196 (last week 108,879) Active Cases: 1107 (last week 924)
Deaths: 523 (last week 523) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week. ****)
Hospitalized: 43 confirmed cases and 4 in the ICU (last week 41 confirmed and 1 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of December 11th, 2022, 1,253,638 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,246,695). We only have 79% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. It is hoped that more people will consider getting vaccinated with the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters and obtain their Flu vaccine also.
MASKS: Masks, although optional most places, are being encouraged during this season of increase COVID, the Flu and RSV. The “triplex” or “tridemic” of viruses are in our County and causing much sickness and illness with increased hospitalizations and ICU stays. Consider where you are going, what you are doing and the crowds you will be in and always have a good face covering with you. Use it to stop the spread of these viruses. Protect yourselves and others during our winter months from the Tri-demic! Use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF 94 as paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective.
If you have any problems finding these, I do have them available at my office. They are especially critical to use when traveling. The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness. In the health care field we are being told that COVID infections are here to stay; just like the flu each year, we will need to get a booster to stay well and keep our chances of getting sick minimal! But the Flu and RSV are causing concerns.
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Enjoy life, but practice caution during our winter months so you do not become infected or infect someone else.stay well and take care of yourself. Carry a mask with you in case you need it …… Infections are still prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. Practice good infection control and stay safe and protect our youngest citizens!
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - December 6, 2022
Court Appointed Special Advocates
Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor!
Pledge of Allegiance led by Michael Juric
Inspiration offered by Renee: “One of the marvelous things about Community is
that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn’t as
individuals”-Jean Vanier
And
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
Song, Ol’ Blue Eyes Bolster led us in singing “Let it Rain.”
Guests: Larry McCabe invited Perry Austin, recently retired from Rayley’s and a
former member of Rotary. Welcome, Perry!
Domingo has two more weeks of school and then is available for small jobs. He is
earning money to go and see his girlfriend in Costa Rica. She loves him. He loves
her. She misses him. He misses her. Contact Domingo if you have some work!
Sandie Kurtz has some suggested ideas for “field trips” with the exchange
students Stefon and Gabi. Check with her if you can help!
President Brian put out one more plea for members to consider having an
exchange student in their homes next year. If we don’t get volunteers to host a
student for 3-4 months we won’t be able to send a child abroad.
Upcoming Events/Announcements:
-Bill Bolster is looking for Bell Ringers for the Salvation Army holiday buckets! Two
hour slots are available!
- Tuesday December 13 th : bring an unwrapped toy to Rotary for the Food and Toy
Drive.
-Tuesday December 13 th : Help serve lunch at the Bell Manor. Pegi Ball is leading
the event, back by popular demand after Covid. She needs help from 11:30 on to
brighten the residents’ holiday!
-Friday December 16 th :Club Holiday Party at Maureen and Mike Merrill’s! Sign up
to bring an appetizer or a dessert. Party starts at 6 , with some discussion as to
when it is over.
Saturday December 17th: Windsor Food and Toy Drive give away!! Larry McCabe
has been working hard on this big event! Please bring an unwrapped toy to the
Rotary meeting next Tuesday December 13 th . Check out
Windsorfoodandtoydrive.comto sign up to donate (toys, food, money) and we
can use some help at the day of the event – especially in strike down and clean up
(starting at 2:00pm). Don’t leave Larry sweeping the gym at Cali Calmecac in the
dark!
January 31 st is a 5 th Tuesday.
February 4 th , 7-10pm. Monte Carlo night fundraiser. Londa is heading this fun
fundraiser! It will be at the Community Store area in Raleys. With a James Bond
theme it should be lots of fun!
District Conference Entertainment alert: Michael Juric is throwing down a
challenge to the Windsor Rotarians to sharpen their lip-syncing skills. “Windsor
always wins,” said Jennifer Jones. The conference will be the first weekend in
May in Cotati.
Environmental Governors Citation Award Challenge: Barbara McChesney still has
the movie “Micro Plastic Madness” on single use plastics available for those who
would like to see it. Kurt Mitchler announced the December challenge which is in
regard to biodiversity and pollenators. Learn more about the ESRAG biodiversity
program at https://esrag.org/pollnators/ and https//dailyacts.org. Consider
planting flowers that bloom in the winter as well as plants such as lemons,
peppers, milkweed and more. Submit your monthly report and pictures to
https://www.rotary5130.org/environmental-service/
Speaker of the Day: Heloisa Heinen from Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA). Ms. Heinen described a volunteer program that seeks to enlist a
common thread for children in foster care. The purpose of CASA is to humanize
the complex child welfare system for the child victim by providing a trained
volunteer who will act as a consistent role model, advocate and potential life long
connection. Ms. Heinen can be contacted at heloisaheinen@sonomacasa.org.
Her description of the need of these children and value of the program was quite
moving and elicited a lot of thoughtful questions from the club members.
Thank you to our guests and volunteers:
Set up: Dave, Beth
Greeter: Doug
Song: Bill Blue Eyes
Scribe: Monica
Inspiration: Renee
Guests: Perry Austin, Heloisa Heinen
COVID, Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) UPDATE…..
12/06/22
NEWS: FLU SURGE HAS HIT SONOMA COUNTY! YEARLY OUTBREAKS OF SEASONAL FLU COMMONLY OCCUR IN THE FALL BUT IT IS A SERIOUS CONTAGIOUS DISEASE. FLU LEADS TO LOST DAYS OF WORK AND SCHOOL, HOSPITALIZATIONS AND EVEN DEATHS. Sonoma County Drs are concerned about the spike in local Flu, RSV rates and COVID-19. All three of these are on the rise in our community. Please be cautious - cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, don’t share personal items, wash your hands often, protect others and stay home if you have a fever and get your Flu shot!
Flu vaccines have been mandated by Sonoma County Public Health this year for all health care workers as this has become critical to protect our very vulnerable populations. Healthcare workers are now mandated to have a Flu shot in order to try and minimize the spread of a communicable disease. Anyone 6 months of age or older is encouraged to get a Flu vaccine as soon as you can.
COVID cases has also increased and are impacting our Emergency Rooms and hospitals.
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases: 110,326 (as of 11/15 109,189) Recovered: 108,879 (as of 11/15 108,151) Active Cases: 924 (as of 11/15 515)
Deaths: 523 (as of 11/15 523) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week. ****)
Hospitalized: 41 confirmed cases and 1 in the ICU (as of 11/15 - 14 confirmed and 1 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of December 4th, 2022, 1,246,695 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (as of 11/15 1,228,865). We only have 79% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. It is hoped that more people will consider getting vaccinated with the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters and obtain their Flu vaccine also.
MASKS: Masks, although optional most places, still are required some places and should be considered if you are in crowds with people sneezing and coughing. With all of the flu, RSV and increased numbers of COVID, it is important for all of us to protect ourselves and others during our winter months from the Tri-demic! Use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF 94 as paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective.
If you have any problems finding these, I do have them available at my office. They are especially critical to use when traveling. The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness. In the health care field we are being told that COVID infections are here to stay; just like the flu each year, we will need to get a booster to stay well and keep our chances of getting sick minimal! But the Flu and RSV are causing concerns.
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Enjoy life, stay well and take care of yourself. Carry a mask with you in case you need it …… Infections are still prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. Practice good infection control and stay safe and protect our youngest citizens!
Meeting Bulletin - November 22, 2022
Meeting Bulletin - November 15, 2022
Jim Wood
Latest Update on COVID, Flu and RSV from your Rotary Nurse….
COVID, Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) UPDATE…..
11/15/22
NEWS: STATE OF CALIFORNIA REPORTS FIRST PEDIATRIC DEATH FROM RSV AND FLU! The California Department of Health has reported the child’s death who was under age 5 but no other details were released to protect the family’s privacy. In a statement, the California Department of Health Director, Dr. Tomas Aragon said “This tragic event serves as a stark reminder that respiratory viruses can be deadly, especially in very young children and infants. We are entering a busy winter virus season – and urge parents and guardians to vaccinate their children as soon as possible against Flu and VOVID-19. It’s also important to follow basic prevention tips like frequent hand washing, wearing a mask, and staying home when sick to slow the spread of germs.” Health officials in California are warning families to really take precautions against the Flu and RSV – avoid having young children in crowds especially during this Holiday seasoning. Avoid people and family that are sick and ensure that all boosters are current. Diseases that cause a cold in an adult can be life threatening to a young child or infant!
Moderna study recently demonstrated that the new booster does up the body’s defenses again Omnicron and COVID subvariants! Pfizer has released similar findings to their new booster. But we are also finding that this virus replicates so quickly and as Federal officials have said “ we empathize the problem in chasing a virus that invents new defenses against immunization faster that the vaccine manufacturers can design and produce modified shots”.
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases: 109,189 (last week 108,879) Recovered: 108,151 (last week 107,843) Active Cases: 515 (last week 513)
Deaths: 523 (last week 523) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week. ****)
Hospitalized: 14 confirmed cases and 1 in the ICU (lastweek 20 confirmed and 2 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of November 13th, 2022, 1,228,865 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,219,622). We only have 79% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. It is hoped that more people will consider getting vaccinated with the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters.
MASKS: Masks, although optional most places, still are required some places and should be considered if you are in crowds with people sneezing and coughing. Protect yourself and others during our winter months from the Tri-demic! Paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective so use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF94. I have these if you need them and they are especially effective when traveling. The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness. In the health care field we are being told that COVID infections are here to stay; just like the flu each year, we will need to get a booster to stay well and keep our chances of getting sick minimal! But the Flu and RSV are causing concerns.
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Enjoy life, stay well and take care of yourself. Carry a mask with you in case you need it …… Infections are still prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. Practice good infection control and stay safe and protect our youngest citizens!
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - November 08, 2022
Sonoma Water and what you can do
A. Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor by President Brian Ling
B. Pledge of Allegiance led by John
C. Inspiration presented by Maureen - quote from Teddy Roosevelt “It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, if he wins, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”
D. Song led by Susan Cole Four Seasons- Working my Way Back to You
E. Visiting Rotarians-
F. Guest: Former exchange student from 2013 Kani and her mother, Marite from Chile and also Domingo from Chile. Current exchange student Stefan from Germany. .
G. Upcoming Events and Announcement:
H. Greg Mortenson presented a slide show about Becka our current exchange student to Sweden
I. Guest Presentation: Lauren Lum from Sonoma Water presented an interesting and informative talk on the current status of water and drought conditions in Sonoma County
J. Thank you to our guest and volunteers :
Set/up :Beth and Daniel
Greeter Chief Raasch
Song: Susan Cole
Scribe: Kathy
Inspiration: Maureen
Guests: Lauren Lum, Kani, Marite, Domingo, Stefan
K. Closing Comments and adjourn
Latest info on COVID, Flu and RSV from your Rotary Nurse….
Hi All……
Starting this week, I will be adding information on the Flu and RSV which is at alarming rates and coupled with COVID causing concern…..
COVID, Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) UPDATE…..
11/08/22
NEWS: A POTENIALLY DANGEROUS RESPIRATORY VIRUS IS SPREADING AMONG YOUNG CHILDREN IN SONOMA COUNTY BUT ALSO MAKING ADULTS SICK. Coupled with the anticipated Flu surge and continual COVID exposure, health experts are quite concerned about the triple epidemic. The nation’s health experts are worried about these respiratory viruses accelerating and out numbering our health resources. This “Triple Threat” as they are calling it can leave many residents with lung inflammation that leaves them short of breath and in need of emergency medical attention, thereby impacting our ER’s and hospital resources. They worry about our health care professionals who are already burned out from the COVID pandemic leaving health care …..
Get your flu shot, stay updated on your COVID boosters and take precautions if you are sick. 7% of ER visits in one week (up from 6% the previous week) have been from flu type symptoms while COVID visits have dropped to only 3%. But we also continue to see new COVID variants. It is hitting schools (in some schools half the student body has been out) and unfortunately we are seeing babies and toddlers being seen in ER’s and Urgent Care who cannot breathe and need treatments. Take care to stay healthy, avoid crowds and do not expose others if you are not feeling well.
Total Cases: 108,879 (last reported was 107,979) Recovered: 107,843 (last reported was 106,723) Active Cases: 513 (last reported was 738)
Deaths: 523 (last reported was 518) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week. ****)
Hospitalized: 20 confirmed cases and 2 in the ICU (last reported was 20 confirmed and 2 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of November 6th, 2022, 1,219,622 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last reported was 1,175,751). We only have 79% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. It is hoped that more people will consider getting vaccinated with the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters.
MASKS: Masks, although optional most places, still are required some places and should be considered if you are in crowds with people sneezing and coughing. Protect yourself and others during our winter months from the Tri-demic! Paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective so use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF94. I have these if you need them and they are especially effective when traveling. The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness. In the health care field we are being told that COVID infections are here to stay; just like the flu each year, we will need to get a booster to stay well and keep our chances of getting sick minimal! But the Flu and RSV are causing concerns.
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Enjoy life, stay well and take care of yourself. Carry a mask with you in case you need it …… Infections are still prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. Practice good infection control and stay safe!
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - November 01, 2022
Riding the Rails
A. Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor by President Brian Ling
B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mitch Grandi
C. Inspiration presented by Pegi Ball : Life Life is like a camera. Concentrate on the essentials. Keep a record of the happy occasions. Develop from your mistakes, and if things don’t work out, try again
D. Song led by Bill Bolster - Monster Mash
E. Visiting Rotarians-
F. Guest: Ed Davis, speaker; Exchange student Gabi, and Domingo.
G. Upcoming Events and Announcement:
H. Celebrations and acknowledgements:
I. Guest Presentation: Ed Davis, author has received many awards Latest
Novel, The Last Professional, about life as a hobo. Ed shared about his experience riding the rails 1970-1980.
J. Thank you to our guest and volunteers :
Set/up :JB and Kurt
Greeter Joan
Song: Bill
Scribe: Kathy
Inspiration: Pegi
Guests: Ed Davis
K. Closing Comments and Adjourn:
Meeting Bulletin - October 25, 2022
Gabriela's Story
A. Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor by President Brian Ling
B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Tom Boylan
C. Inspiration presented by Jamie Williams quote from George S Patton Put your mind in Charge
D. Song led by JB Leep Blueberry Hill
E. Visiting Rotarians-
F. Guest: Susan Gonyo, and Exchange students Stefan and Gabi
G. Upcoming Events and Announcement:
H. Celebrations and acknowledgements for October
Polio Plus Society new members: Susan Cole, Larry McCabe, and Catherine Hannon
Renee CrossFit competition
Carol and JB 6th year anniversary as a Rotatian
JB 50th College Reunión
I. Guest Presentation: Gabriela Serafim, exchange student from Brasil. We learned about Gabi, her family, her home, her schooling and what she has done and hopes to do while in California.
J. Thank you to our guest and volunteers :
Set/up :Jason and Larry
Greeter :Mike
Song: JB
Scribe: Kathy
Inspiration: Jamie
Guests: Susan Goyno, Gabi, and Stefan
K. Closing Comments and Adjourn
Meeting Bulletin - October 18, 2022
Polio Recognition Day
A. Good Morning greeting from our President Brian Ling<br />
B. Pledge of Allegiance<br />
C. Song - Heather Cullen- You Are My Sunshine<br />
D. Visiting Rotarians- Bob Rogers, past district governor<br />
E. Guest - Stefan, exchange student, shared his experience working on a garbage truck.<br />
F. Inspiration/Rotary moment - Jo Timmons shared her experience attending the 2006 international meeting as Chair of the Membership Committee. 118 Rotarians from all over the world. It was like being in the UN.<br />
<br />
G. Upcoming events/announcements :
<ul>
<li>Saturday November 5 noon-2 Veterans Day Club Service Event at Nations Finest. In honor of Veterans Day and those living in our community, with bagpipes and all, we will provide a little club service and a whole lot of fun. A head count is needed so they know how much food is needed. Contact Carol.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The first work day for the <b>Sonoma County Fire District (SCFD) Demonstration Garden</b>, which received substantial funding from the Rotary Club of Windsor, will be <u>on Friday, October 28th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm</u>. The project is being coordinated and carried out by Battalion Chief Cyndi Foreman and her committee of dedicated volunteer participants. Work will involve installation of landscape plant materials, the irrigation system and other associated features. Windsor Rotarians are enthusiastically invited to take hands-on role in this project. The location is SCFD Station 1, <u>8200 Old Redwood Highway</u> (corner of Hembree Lane and Old Redwood Highway). Kindly send an email to Sue Nelson (<u><a href="mailto:jsneslon1@comcast.net" target="_blank">jsneslon1@comcast.net</a></u>) and she will coordinate with Chief Foreman to provide lunch for all Rotarian workers.</li>
<li>Env Com October Theme for</li>
<li>District Governor Citation Award (Kurt/Bill</li>
<li>Ken Moulton Leadership Academy November 18-19 8:30-5 at SRJC, sign up 10/31</li>
<li>Windsor Food and Toy Drive, joint project with Windsor Service Clubs</li>
<li>Club Holiday Party Friday December 16</li>
<li>Monte Carlo Night February 4, more volunteers are needed for the committee.</li>
<li>Windsor High School needs Volunteers for Senior Project Night <b>• PLEASE SIGN UP TO BE A PANELIST FOR OUR SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATIONS, </b><b><u>4/19/23 @5:30pm</u></b></li>
<li><b><u>Community Panelist Sign Up Form</u></b></li>
</ul>
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<br />
H. Celebrations and acknowledgements for October<br />
Joan Mora-Birthday<br />
Doug Williams 30th Wedding Anniversary<br />
Scott Bonin Wedding Anniversary<br />
<br />
I. Guest Presentation: In honor of October 24 Polio Recognition Day Carol and JB shared pictures of their recent NID (National Immunization Day) trip to India to help with polio vaccine distribution and Bob Rogers gave a history and update on Rotary’s involvement<br />
in Polio eradication.<br />
<br />
J. Thank You to guests and Volunteers<br />
Setup /Steve and Mitch<br />
Greeter/ Sandi<br />
Song/Heather<br />
Scribe/ Kathy<br />
Inspiration/ Jo<br />
Guests/ Bob Rogers, Stefan<br />
<br />
K. Closing comments and adjourn by President Brian Ling<br />
<br />
<iframe height="800px" src="https://www.windsorrotary.org/envira/meeting-2022-10-18/" width="100%"></iframe>Meeting Bulletin - October 11, 2022
Staubli in Windsor
Our weekly Rotary meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance being led by Bill Bolster, followed by an inspiration by Ralph Waldo Emerson which stated "What lies behind yo and what lies in front of your, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you!<br />
Susan Cole enthusiastically led us in singing "God Bless America!" A couple of visitors, Stacey Drucker and Lori Rodrigues, from Santa Rosa Sunrise joined us this morning as did Sfon,our "son" from Germany! Ian Pratt, our speaker was also in attendance.<br />
<br />
Several announcements were made including:<br />
<br />
•A golf Tournament at the Foxtail Golf Course, with the proceeds going to the Ukrainian Family whom John Namkung spoke to us about recently<br />
<br />
* Thursday, October 14 - meeting at Carol and JB's home to dicuss where to spend our money this year (Community Service)<br />
<br />
*Sue Nelson alerted us to the Landscape project on October 21st from10am to 2:00pm , which we funded last year, at the Sonoma County Windsor Fire Department. Lunch will be provided for the volunteers!<br />
<br />
•Sandi reminded us of opportunities to hang out with the Exchange Students, and reminded us also that we are in need of host families<br />
<br />
•Kurt and Bill reminded us of the Environmental Committees theme for the month, which is inching us towrds the District Governor Citation Award<br />
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•There is a Board meeting on Monday ,October 17th , from 6-730pm - everyone is invited (Where is it??)<br />
<br />
•The Ken Moulton Leadership Academy is happening on November 18 and 19 from 8:30 - 5:00pm. A great opportunity to hone your leadership skills!!<br />
<br />
•Bill Bolster announced that Dave Culley recently had surgery for colon cancer- drop a note if you can!!<br />
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•Brian Williams announced that the SENIOR PROJECT activity will be startin gup again this year. The High school will be looking for volunteers in May.<br />
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<br />
CELEBRATIONS<br />
<br />
Geoff Harrison admitted to his 60th birthday and 33rd wedding anniversary. He graciously started his first PAUL HARRIS with a contribution!<br />
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<br />
Our speaker, IAN PRATT, from Staubli, who is a graduate of Oregon State University in Mechanical Engineering spoke to us about the mysterious company that houses the old WINDSOR VINEYARDS building! He mentioned that STAUBLI, who came to Windsor in 2012, is a Swiss based company , is international with over 5500 employees, and started in the 1800's.He reviewed the history of how the company selected Windsor over other towns, in part because of the availability of the space! The company initially started in the world of textiles and has now expanded to working in the role of robotics and connectors. He spoke of the range of robots that they are producing to assist in the development and creation of both textiles and connectors. There was a LOT OF TALK about the technical aspects of the business, which basically translated to ...they are very successful, busy and growing.Further it noted that due to rising costs, there is a good chance that the robots are going to take on more responsibility for the "jobs." The building is 43,000 square feet and employs operational, management and technical staff. He made note that the company is committed to working with the local community and hiring local individuals. Ian mentioned that they have made rooms available for community sponsored events.<br />
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The members had lots of questions and words of thanks for the parking spaces made available on concert nights! Further he spoke of the relationships that they have had with the town leaders.<br />
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<br />
Things are looking up for Staubli, given that they are doing about $78 million worth of business, and are anticipating doing about $91 million in 2024, with the expansion into the world of solar and industrial!!<br />
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<br />
Ian indicated that he is available for those who might be interested in taking a tour of the building.Contact JB for Ian's contact information!<br />
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The meeting ended with President Brian saying thanks for John H., Kurt and Bill for set up; to Scott Bonin as greeter, to Susan COle fo rthe song, to Doug Williams for the inspirations, to all of our guests and to me, Pam ,your scribe today!!<br />
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So remember - this week...(what's left of it...) Help Each other! That's what we do" and have a great day!!<br />
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signing off,<br />
<br />
Pam Moulton<br />
<br />
SCRIBE for a day<br />
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<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:#75367e"> NEWS: RESEARCHERS HAVE FOUND THAT 42% OF ADULTS HAVE ADMITTED THAT THEY HAVE MISREPRESENTED FACTS RELATED TO HAVING COVID-19, OBTAINING VACCINATIONS OR COMPLIANCE WITH PANDEMIC PROTOCOLS. People will avoid testing when they are symptomatic, telling others, or canceling events . To decrease the spread of the disease Public Health requires the public and our community to be honest, follow protocols and quarantine rules. It takes all of us in our community to work together to keep this virus from beginning another pandemic and new strains evolve. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:#75367e"> Get your Flu vaccine now and a COVID booster. Health experts expect this Flu season to be a bad one which only lowers immune status and gives CCOVID a chance to replicate and renew. Please share with others that the vaccines have been reformulated to address the subvariants causing the COVID outbreaks. If you have recently had COVID the health experts are cautioning to wait anywhere from 6 weeks to 2 months before obtaining a booster as you have already increased your immune system because you had COVID.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:#75367e">Total Cases: 107,979 (last week 107,598) Recovered: 106,723 (last week 106,217) Active Cases: 738 (last week 863) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:#75367e">Deaths: 518 (last week 518) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week. ****)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:#75367e">Hospitalized: 20 confirmed cases and 2 in the ICU (last week 23 confirmed and 0 in the ICU)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:#75367e">Vaccination information…. As of October 9th, 2022, 1,175,751 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,162,383). We only have 78% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. It is hoped that more people will consider getting vaccinated with the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:#75367e">MASKS: Masks, although optional most places, still are required in airports and some buildings still post signs saying masks must be worn. If you are going to wear a mask, please be sure that you wear it correctly and use a tight fitting mask that works. I continually see people wearing a mask down around their chins or below their nose. This is a waste of time! Paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective so use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF94. I have these if you need them and they are especially effective when traveling. The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness. In the health care field we are being told that COVID infections are here to stay; just like the flu each year, we will need to get a booster to stay well and keep our chances of getting sick minimal! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:#75367e">TESTING: Go to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://socoemergency.org&source=gmail&ust=1665713174578000&usg=AOvVaw2oZDQeGlAL_U3p86AAFWYI" href="http://socoemergency.org/" style="color:#1155cc" target="_blank">socoemergency.org</a> to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine%2520or%2520call%2520707-565-4667&source=gmail&ust=1665713174578000&usg=AOvVaw35dFncXpmSHFTOS0lvpBbN" href="https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine%20or%20call%20707-565-4667" style="color:#1155cc" target="_blank">https://socoemergency.org/<wbr />events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667</a><span style="color:#75367e">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:#75367e">Enjoy life, stay well and take care of yourself. Carry a mask with you in case you need it …… Infections are still prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. Practice good infection control and stay safe! My wish is for you and yours to stay well especially with Fall and winter looming and flu season on us!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<iframe height="800px" src="https://www.windsorrotary.org/envira/meeting-2022-10-11/" width="100%"></iframe>Meeting Bulletin - October 4, 2022
Craft Talks from Members
Good Day fellow Rotarians and friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s
minutes are from TUESDAY, October 4, 2022
Pledge of Allegiance: Doug Williams
INSPIRATION: Robin was unable to attend today but Sandie Krutz jumped in with a great
inspiration, Eveready Sandie is an inspiration!
SONG: JB lead us in a rousing version of: “I’ve been working on the Railroad” we almost
remembered all the words of the first verse.
No VISITING ROTARIANS
No GUESTS OF ROTARIANS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Kathleen Williams thanked all the Rotarians that came out to help and support the Windsor
Day Parade. A fun Day
OKTOBERFEST: District South Rotary Foundation Celebration:
October 8 th , 3pm-6:30 at Wulff and Paula Reinhold 1200 Oak Springs Ln. Rohnert Park
For more information contact Jennifer Strong at 707-349-0815 or
jenniferstrong@jestrong.com
Save the date, November 5, for a club event celebrating our Veterans at Nations Finest in
Windsor. In honor of Veterans Day and those living in our community, with bagpipes and all,
we will provide a little club service and a whole lot of fun. This will be in lieu of the 5th Tuesday
on November 29 when we will be Dark - no meeting.. Lunch and Beverages will be served,
please contact Carol to sign up: Carolmartin016@gmail.com
Environmental October Theme Project for District Governor Citation Award: Kurt Mitchler
announced this month’s project will be a global project and mainly pertains to Rivers, we will be
looking at possibly some projects that include the Russian River, more information will be
provided.
President Brian commented on how well our “Meet the Candidates” (Windsor Town Counsel)
went last week, and thanked JB for putting everything together.
We had a little extra time to hear what a few of our fellow Rotarians have been up to and
“recognize” them for all the fun:
Michael Juric spent two weeks in Portugal with the Hackenburg’s, and followed that with a trip
to Kansas to represent Rotary District 5130 at Rotary District 5710.
Wally Krutz shared that he and Sandie attended and celebrated the marriage of their daughter
Kathy in September, Sandie confirmed they will make a donation.
Pam Moulton traveled to New York and Washington DC with her sister, someone she had not
traveled with for many years, Pam stated she was a wonderful travel guide and they visited
places from the 911 monument to the White House. Pam is paying on her fines.
Craft Talks:
Alissa Johnson:
Alissa is one of our newer members in Rotary, Alissa works for the garbage Co,
(Recology Sonoma Marin). She was born in Santa Rosa, currently lives in Windsor,
she has two sons: 27 & 26, and is raising her great nephew 14 years old.
Alissa is a retired Santa Rosa Police Officer; she retired as Sargent due to back
surgery. Alissa did some independent PI work for a time, and then took a part
time job with Recology Sonoma, the position was not rewarding, and she landed
in Management with the company, which is the position she now holds.
Alissa was living in the Larkfield area when the fires occurred and she and her
family lost everything. She has since sold the property and moved to Windsor,
she is attending college and will receive her MBA in 2024. When she is not
working, raising her Nephew or attending class she likes to cook and takes Pilate
classes. .
When asked with such a busy life, why Rotary? She replied to give back, Alissa
shared that after the fires the community outreach was so terrific and helpful,
adding, because she is busy she may not be able to participate in everything but
wants to be a part of a contributing community.
Kurt Mitchler:
Retired Dentist, he was born in 1957 in Illinois, he attended school in Chicago
where he met his wife. She was from SF and the first question she ask him was
did he plan to return to Illinois? Believing this would be a deal breaker he said no,
when he finished school he went to San Francisco ahead of her. One of his early
experiences in SF was having his house robbed of everything but his clothes.
When she finished school she joined him in SF but they eventually moved to
Marin, in 1989 they had twin boys, Trevor & Garrick. In 1991 they moved to
Sonoma County.
Kurt had a Dental Business in Healdsburg for 16 years; he moved his practice to
Windsor in 2006 and practiced dentistry there for another 16 years.
Kurt said he has been asked why he chose dentistry, was anyone else in the family
a dentist? Kurt claims the only other relative was Doc Holiday, but he did not take
on any of his other traits.
Kurt lost his home on Riebli Rd during the 2017 fires.
Kurt enjoys Hiking, water sports, especially Kayaking or canoes and fishing.
His son Trevor lives in LA and has a solar business, while Garrick lives in SF and
works for SF Community District, the boys are now 33.
JB Leep:
JB claims he was born a Geek, first into Ham radio he decided folks into those
were too weird so he moved on. He was raised in Menlo Park, his father was a
home builder and built “Leep Homes” in the Cupertino and Saratoga & San Jose
area, many of the homes are still there and known as well constructed homes
selling for crazy prices. His father was also a navy pilot so flying and traveling was
second nature to JB.
JB graduated from Stanford University as Electrical Engineer, during his years as a
student he traveled around the world. One trip was a back packing trip through
Europe in a VW Bus. Yes he was a long haired hippie, ?
JB married in 1973 and opened a clothing store in Cupertino, JB Harper, he stated
his father bailed him out of a few business ventures and on the last one told him
he would help him out one last time if he cut his hair and got a job, so he did.
JB was very resourceful and landed a job with Business Land and worked with
them for 6 years, the computer was just coming of age and JB met many
influential people in his journey.
It seems JB had continued success in his career for the following years although
he also experienced tragedy when he lost his wife in 1983.
JB met Carol and they were married in 1990, after they were married JB quit his
job and Carol sold her business and together they started “Blue Bear Software”
they worked the business together until they retired in 2012.
JB has a stepdaughter from his first marriage and two grandchildren: 21 and 15.
President Brian closed the meeting 8:30am
Scribe disclaimer: some dates and facts may be incorrect, difficulty getting
absorbed in individual stories and take accurate notes.
COVID update from your Rotary Nurse…..
COVID UPDATE…..
10/04/22
NEWS: “COVID-19 REMAINS UNPREDICTABL EVEN WITH VACCINES OUT….” We are entering Fall with the coronavirus on the decline; however this virus remain unpredictable, daily deaths are considerable (350-500 daily deaths in the USA) and too few Americans have received even a single booster shot which is important to protect against severe illness. We are going to have to live with this virus and public health experts continue to be concerned that we are not where we need to be.
NEW COVID BOOSTERS are available in Sonoma County. Please remember that the vaccines have been reformulated to address the subvariants causing the COVID outbreaks. Make your appointment to get your Flu vaccine and a COVID booster. If you have recently had COVID the health experts are cautioning to wait anywhere from 6 weeks to 2 months before obtaining a booster as you have already increased your immune system because you had COVID.
Total Cases: 107,598 (last week 107,352) Recovered: 106,217 (last week 106,005) Active Cases: 863 (last week 831)
Deaths: 518 (last week 516) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week. ****)
Hospitalized: 23 confirmed cases and 0 in the ICU (last week 30 confirmed and 1 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of October 2nd, 2022, 1,162,383 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,155,936). We only have 78% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. It is hoped that more people will consider getting vaccinated with the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters.
MASKS: Mask have really pretty much become optional except for airports (not on airplanes) and some buildings still post signs saying masks must be worn. But if you are going to wear a mask, make sure it is a tight fitting mask that works. Wearing a mask down around your chin, or below your nose is useless. Paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective so use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF94. I have these if you need them and they are especially effective when traveling. The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness. COVID infection it seems will continue to be with us just like the flu each year! The goal of living with this virus is to try and minimize infection and need for hospitalizations so that our health care system is not affected. Care needs to be available for those suffering life altering illnesses or crises.
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Be really aware of the activities you chose to participate but live life fully; just practice caution. Be aware of your surroundings and carry a mask at all times. Infections are prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. We found that out in real time! Practice good infection control and stay safe! My wish is for you and yours to stay well!
Fondly,
Di
Diane Brabetz
Administrator – Owner
At Home Nursing
(707) 546-8773
(707) 546-8788 FAX
(707) 490-2627 Cell
athome@sonic.net
Meeting Bulletin - September 27, 2022
Windsor Council and Mayoral candidates
October 1 = Windsor Day Parade
October 8 = Oktoberfest District Celebration
October 14-21 = Festival of Brotherhood in Mexico, starting with a tribute to our own Ken Moulton
November 5 = Veterans Day at Nations Finest, Club Service event
COVID UPDATE…..
09/27/22
NEWS: NEW COVID BOOSTERS ARE BEING ADMINISTERED IN SONOMA COUNTY! Please remember that the vaccines have been reformulated to address the subvariants causing the COVID outbreaks. Check in with your medical provider and get your appointment scheduled for the new booster and a Flu vaccine as they expect this to be a bad flu season.
Again to share some personal comments – the COVID outbreak continues to be so widespread. Consider your lucky if you have been diligent and obtained your 2 COVID vaccines and at least one booster. (hopefully 2 by now) It is proving to be so valuable in keeping those of us that have gotten COVID out of hospitals and not in an ICU. Please keep yourself healthy; eat well, drink lots of water (wine too as we do live in Sonoma County…. hehehe) , exercise and just consider what situations you are going into in terms of possible exposure. Even with immunity from the first series, and double boosters, It is still not a nice disease to have if you become symptomatic, can knock you on your butt, make you feel lousy, last more than a few days and leave you with real brain fog. So, just be careful and stay healthy…..
Total Cases: 107,352 (2 wks ago 106,567) Recovered: 106,005 (2 wks ago 105,192) Active Cases: 831 (2 wks ago 969)
Deaths: 516 (2 wks ago 512) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported
deaths could have occurred in the past week. ****)
Hospitalized: 30 confirmed cases and 1 in the ICU (2 wks ago 38 confirmed and 3 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of September 25th, 2022, 1,155,936 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (2 wks ago 1,138,064). We only have 78% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. With the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters, it is hoped that more people who are not fully vaccinated may consider getting vaccinated.
MASKS: Mask have really pretty much become optional except for airports (not on airplanes) and some buildings still post signs saying masks must be worn. But if you are going to wear a mask, make sure it is a tight fitting mask that works. Wearing a mask down around your chin, or below your nose is useless. Paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective so use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF94. The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness. COVID infection it seems will continue to be with us just like the flu each year! The goal of living with this virus is to try and minimize infection and need for hospitalizations so that our health care system is not affected. Care needs to be available for those suffering life altering illnesses or crises.
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Be really aware of the activities you chose to participate but live life fully; just practice caution. Be aware of your surroundings and carry a mask at all times. Infections are prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. We found that out in real time! Practice good infection control and stay safe! My wish is for you and yours to stay well!
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - September 20, 2022
Sonoma County Transit Authority
September 20, 2022
A. Good Morning Rotary Club of Windsor
B. Pledge of Allegiance- Led by Chris Landwehr
C. Inspiration- Chief Raasch
D. Song- Susan Cole - My Brown Eyed Girl
E. Visiting Rotarians - None
F. Guests- Domingo, James Cameron, and Ross Clendenen
G. District South - Rotary Foundation Celebration
When: October 8, 2022. 3:00 - 6:30pm
Where: Wolff and Paula Reinholds, 1200 Oak Springs Lane, Santa Rosa (this is the legal address, but it is much closer to Rohnert Park)
Cost: $50. Each. There will also be a foundation raffle. The raffle tickets are $20. And all proceeds go to Rotary Foundation. The raffle tickets are on sale now and the drawing will be at the celebration. Any donation made to the Rotary Foundation since July 15 will qualify you for raffle tickets.
H. Upcoming Events/Announcements
SCARC September 29, at the Union Hotel in Santa Rosa (hybrid meetings)
Windsor Day Parade volunteers are still needed for intersections, contact Kathy Williams (661)878-5394
Festival of Brotherhood October 14-21 Guadalajara & Tlaquepaque Mexico: Dale Knight contact person. Tribute to Ken Moulton and Bruce Campbell at the beginning of the festival. Looking for people from Rotary Club of Windsor to represent us who can attend. Additional contact person Susan Cole.
SRJC Shone Farm Tasting Patio. Any Saturday up to October 22. 11:00- 3:00. SRJC Susan Cole teaches a class on tasting room management and operations.
Volunteers needed for tasting. Tasting fee is $10. And the fee is waived if you make a purchase. For more info Google Shone Farms tasting patio.
Veterans Day club service event Saturday November 5 at Nations Finest 12:00-2:00 lunch
I. Environmental Community Eco Shelf Breaker: small group discussion on Environmental Impact issues. Lead by Barbara and Heather.
J. Guest Presentation SCTA/RCPA James Cameron and Ross Clendenen.
Sonoma County Transportation Authority and Regional Climate Protection Authority. Two small but mighty organizations. They are the first in this state. Main emphasis collaboration and coordination with county, state, Bay Area , and USA government. Making sure there are projects ready to apply for grants and other sources of funding for environmental friendly transportation improvements. Highway 101 update and info on Highway 37.
K. Thank you to our guest and volunteers
Setup/ Daniel and Larry
Greeter/Wally
Song/Susan
Scribe/Kathy
Inspiration/Mike
Guests/ James and Ross
L. Closing Comments and Adjourn
Rotarians- environment- raising awareness
Meeting Bulletin - September 13, 2022
Poland and Ukraine
Windsor Rotary Meeting, September 12, 2022
Substitute President: Past President Michael Ragsdale
Flag Salute: Tom Boylan
Song: Heather Cullien: God Bless America
Inspiration: From Joan Mora: Remembering the anniversary of 9/11, let’s recall President Obama’s words with regard to the immediate outpouring of charity and humanity following the terrible attacks: “"Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”
Visiting Rotarians: none
Guests: Cole Yoxall, guest of Alissa Johnson, is the new outreach coordinator for Windsor Resource and recovery. Welcome Cole.
Announcements:
-Kathy Williams is looking for traffic controllers for the Windsor Day Parade, on October 1st.
-John Hackenberg gave a sad polio update: last year there were only 2 confirmed wild polio cases. This year there are 17 cases, including one in New York. Meanwhile, JB and Carol are in India giving “drops of life” (polio vaccines).
-9/19 6:00-7:30 Board of Directors Meeting at Barbara McChesney’s, home: 301 Jensen Lane, Windsor. You don’t need to be on the board to attend.
-9/28 Info night for Youth Exchange. We haven’t had a home grown rotary exchange student in a while (Beth joined after her daughter was selected and we are glad she did!). Contact Bill Bolster if you are interested in attending (billbolster@eoc-inc.com). The meeting will be at 6:30 or 7:00 pm.
-10/8 Octoberfest/District Foundation Celebration at the Reinhold Ranch, 1200 Oak Springs Lane, Santa Rosa, 3:00-6:30 pm. $50/person; please register by 10/2/22. To register please contact Jennifer Strong at 707-349-0815 or Jenniferstrong@jestrong.com.
Pam Moulton introduced today's speaker: John Namkung, a Sebastopol resident, who recently traveled to Poland and Ukraine where he helped transport families from the Polish/Ukraine border to cities in Poland. He also bought and delivered food to shelters in Ukraine.
John drove more than 5000 miles in two weeks, ferrying refugees from the border to safety. He was saddened to see families including young children standing in line for 6 hours in freezing rain waiting to get across the border. At least twice on his trip he was in need of help and out of nowhere help appeared. He called these helpers "Guardian Angels”. His wife questioned why he didn’t stay home and just send a check, and he said, “You can’t get a hug when you send a check.” He hopes at least one Ukrainian child will grow up remembering a 72 year old Asian man who lived 6,000 miles away who came to help his or her family in their time of need. John really showed the power of one person to help others.
Inspired by John’s efforts some neighbors in the Lone Pine Village area of Sebastopol sponsored a Ukrainian family to come and live in Rohnert Park for 2 years under a special program called United for Ukraine. If you would like to help the Lone Pine Ukrainian Family Aid you can contact:
-Type of Wood Charities (Umbrella Charity for this project) at 567 Polk St. , Twin Falls, ID 83301 or typeofwood.org (do NOT use the PayPal option rather scroll to the blue and white box that says “Choose amount” at the top. Write in Lone Pine Ukrainian Family Aid in the comment section.
-GoFundMe: http//gofund.me/13b185b0
Thanks to Kurt Mitchler for room set up, and Larry McCabe for AV set up and support.
Thank you to all who helped today!
Scribe: Monica McCabe
Update on COVID From your Rotary Nurse…..
COVID UPDATE…..
09/13/22
NEWS: NEW COVID BOOSTERS ARE BEGINNING TO BE AVAILABLE IN SONOMA COUNTY! Vaccines have been reformulated to address the subvariants causing the COVID outbreaks. Check in with your medical provider and get your appointment scheduled for the new booster before Flu season hits. And also consider scheduling your Flu vaccine too as we move into Fall and winter and
I would like to personally thank all of those that reached out to me to provide me with concern and well wishes on post COVID and to ask what they could do. It is nice knowing that so many people in Windsor and Sonoma County as large as we have grown can take the time to worry about others. I truly appreciate it and as I said to a fellow Windsor Rotarian this morning, as I nurse it is ingrained in me to give but I have a lot of problems asking for help. It is so nice to know that others care………………. Take care of yourselves and I hope that you dodge the bullet of COVID. As Dr. Fauci stated “it is not a matter of if you will get COVID, but when!”. But for your sakes, I hope not. I have talked to others that have only gotten a slight cold, or congestion and others like our family that got really sick. But if you can avoid it, really try. Post COVID, we are finding “Brain fog, lack of ability to focus and the incredible fatigue!” But at least we are on the mend, feel much better, have tested negative more than once and feel like each day it is bit better.
Total Cases: 106,5673 (last week 106,553) Recovered: 105,192 (last week 104,884) Active Cases: 969 (last week 1157)
Deaths: 512 (last week 512) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths
occurred in the past week. ****)
Hospitalized: 38 confirmed cases and 3 in the ICU (last week 43 confirmed and 2 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of September 11th, 2022, 1,138,064 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,137,809). We now only have 78% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. With the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters, it is hoped that more people who are not fully vaccinated may consider getting vaccinated.
MASKS: Consider wearing a good fitting mask when you are inside, in crowds or where you do not know many of the people. The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness. Even being outside with others does not make you immune from possible exposure from asymptomatic individuals. Masks are still being advised if in a group setting whether inside or outside. COVID infection it seems will continue to be with us just like the flu each year! Infections are still occurring, ER visits are up, and we continue to see hospitalizations. The goal of living with this virus is to try and minimize infection and need for hospitalizations so that our health care system is not affected. Care needs to be available for those suffering life altering illnesses or crises.
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Be really aware of the activities you chose to participate but live life fully; just practice caution. Be aware of your surroundings and carry a mask at all times. Infections are prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. We found that out in real time! Practice good infection control and stay safe! My wish is for you and yours to stay well!
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - September 6, 2022
Motown
meeting agenda September 6, 2022
A. Good Morning Rotary Club of Windsor
B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Jeff
C. Inspiration read by Maureen: In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up that makes us rich. Henry Ward Beecher
D. Song - led by Bill Arnone : I’ve been working on the railroad- in honor of Labor Day.
E. Visiting Rotarians- none
F. Guests: Exchange Students Stefan from Germany and Gabi from Brazil, Domingo and his twin brother, Sebastián, from Chile, and Lauren Hall publisher of The Windsor Connection.
G. The 5th Tuesday on the putting Green was a fun event. Thank You to Londa, Pam, Brian W, Barbara and team for organizing. The next 5th Tuesday will in November. President Brian will be in contact with the team for that event.
H. Upcoming Events and Announcements
Final night Margarita Bar Thursday- Thank You Renee and volunteers. Last Thursdays income $1400.
Windsor Day Parade-no new info
District 5130 Foundation BBQ(south)-October 8, noon - 3pm
35th anniversary celebration (TBD) planning in progress
Polio presentation by Bob Rogers (TBD)
I. Governor’s Environmental Citation Challenge
The Governor’s Challenge is from the Rotary District Governor, Jennifer Strong. Barbara McChesney is the lead for our club, but also for our whole District 5130, which encompasses Petaluma and up the coast all the way to the Oregon border.
Barb is to lead the environmental team
Barb, Bill, and Heather on the committee. There will be monthly themes. Talked about how the Industrial Revolution impacted climate change and how that is impacting countries like the flooding in Pakistan that never participated in the Industrial Revolution. It is a global problem, we helped cause the problem, and we must be part of the solution.
J. Guest Presentation on Zoom
Gerald Posner lawyer and author of a book on the history of Motown and many other books started off by repeating the joke JB told him about free speech. Good one JB. Mr Posner presented fascinating and well documented history on the rise and fall of Motown including pictures.
K. Thank you to our guest and volunteers:
Setup/Bill Conklin, John Hackenburg
Greeter/Pegi
Song/Bill Arnone
Scribe/Kathy
Inspiration/Maureen
Guests/Stefan, Gabi, Domingo and his brother , Lauren Hall
Thank you JB for a great presentation
L. Closing comments and adjourn-next week Past Pres Rags! Stay inside where it is cool and over hydrate with your favorite beverage.
From your Rotary Nurse
Meeting Bulletin - August 30, 2022
5th Tuesday Golf Social - Putting Contest with WUSD Pro Danielle Buckman
The club meets at 5 pm, Monday, August 29for a club social including food and drinks, plus a putting lesson and/or putting contest at the main putting green outside Windsor Golf club Pro Shop, over the bridge near Charlie's front door. Wear golf attire (you know, argyle socks, bright or Rotary shirt, loud pants, whatever starts you up!
COVID update from your Rotary Nurse….
COVID UPDATE…..
08/30/22
NEWS: FALL VACCINATION CAMPAIGN WHICH IS TO BEGIN AFTER LABOR DAY WILL BE CRITICAL AS COVID DEFENSES WANE. US Government has bought vaccines that have been reformulated to the virus’s evolution. Two thirds of Americans have completed the primary vaccine series but only one third have received boosters. Hopefully more people not fully vaccinated will be willing to consider the newly reformulated vaccines and obtain flu shots.
Flu vaccines and newly reworked COVID vaccines for boosters should be ready by October for use……
Vaccination information…. As of August 28th, 2022, 1,228,023 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,134,804). We now only have 78% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. Government officials are very hopeful that the newly worked vaccines may sway unvaccinated individuals to get vaccinated.
MASKS: The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness. Even being outside with others does not make you immune from possible exposure from asymptomatic individuals. Masks are still being advised if in a group setting whether inside or outside. COVID infection it seems will continue to be with us just like the flu each year! Infections are still occurring, ER visits are up, and we continue to see hospitalizations. The goal of living with this virus is to try and minimize infection and need for hospitalizations so that our health care system is not affected. Care needs to be available for those suffering life altering illnesses or crises.
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Be really aware of the activities you chose to participate but live life fully; just practice caution. Be aware of your surroundings and carry a mask at all times. Infections are prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. Practice good infection control and stay safe!
Fondly,
Di
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athome@sonic.netMeeting Bulletin - August 23, 2022
Craft Talks
He welcomed us all around 7:35 and Renee led us both in the Pledge of Allegiance the Inspiration, where she reminded us of the power of small groups of dedicated people to make significant changes in the world!
Bill Bolster was fined $25 for asking us to sing a song that had been wonderfully sung by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong…..Can’t remember the name of the song – I just heard from many of our fellow singers that “we ruined that sucker!!”
There were no visiting Rotarians and “our” Domingo just returned from Chile, and was introduced as our only guest! It was noted that Domingo is back and ready to start working and is back in school!
Upcoming Events/Announcements included the reminder for the 5th Tuesday event, which will be held on MONDAY, AUGUST 29th , from 5-7pm, at the Putting Green at Charlies! A signup sheet circulated. Members were encouraged to join one of the many teams with a chance to win a prize. Members will be asked to pay their normal “breakfast Fee” of $20 which will cover the cost of the food and wine, to be served at the event. PARTNERS are WELCOME! Looks like we will have a SUPER SHORT meeting before we begin the event, which will also include a demonstration lesson by the GOLF Coach and Pro, from the High School.
A reminder that this month’s Governor’s Environmental Citation is Wildfire Prevention Month
Kathy Williams gave information about the upcoming Windsor Day Parade on October 1st. She will be looking for volunteers as we get closer to the date.
Brian reminded everyone that the District 5130 Foundation BBQ for the Southern part of the District will be held on October 8, Noon-3pm. – NOT TOTALLY SURE where it will be held..STAY TUNED!!
The Club is still planning on having the 35th Anniversary celebration, however we are waiting on a location and a date. STAY TUNED! It is likely that it will be held In the latter part of September or early October!
Brian reminded us of Rotary’s diligence in continuing the fight against Polio!! Bob Rogers, PDG from Sebastopol, sends a weekly noticed to the Presidents about the statistics related to Polio cases around the world.
Beth Smith gave us an update on Kate’s arrival in Japan – noting that she is well settled, happy and with a wonderful family. The family has two older students who had been exchange students years ago . Kate has had the opportunity to go out shopping and dining, eating unique dishes!!
We were encouraged to search out the calendars for our incoming exchange students, Gabi and Stefan. PLEASE SIGN UP to take them to the beach, have them over for dinner, go to a game…whatever – just something fun so that they can deepen their experience here in California!! Both students attended the District Orientation where Gabi was excited to state that there was no country with more than one student!! Amazing Diversity. WE are STILL LOOKING FOR ONE MORE FAMILY. Please!!!
August Birthdays were aplenty – and Leslie Lewis was in her prime as she was able to cite and fine TEN members and partners of members for having birthdays in August – The list included Bill Bolster, Heather Cullen, Daniel Myers, Brian Ling, Larry McCabe, Maureen Merrill, Joanie Bolster, John Nelson, Kathy Williams, and Catherine Hanron (although her birthday was in July, she must have felt like giving money because she also admitted to her GREEK CRUISE!!)
Leslie continued with her glee in fining the happily married couples! John and Sue Nelson for 45 years, John and Donna Le Cave for 36 years, Ed and Louise Turner for 44 years, Brian and Debbie Ling, Robin and Carlos Resendez and Mitch and Bunnie! Congratulations all you happy couples!! Brian paid up a little more because he admitted that he did not introduce Debbie last week! He won’t do that again!!
Two relatively new members gave their Craft Talks , which is something the Club loves to hear. It’s great to get to know our members a little better!!-
Terry Andreacchi mentioned that he was a former member and Past President in the San Carlos Rotary Club . He retired in 2018 and decided to “downsize” moving to Sonoma County from the South Bay. He initially joined the Guerneville Rotary Club, but decided to transfer to Windsor a couple of years ago! He gave a comprehensive overview of his life which include his having a career in both Insurance Business and Teaching at a Continuation High School. He indicated that the change of career to becoming a teacher was part of a MID LIFE CRISIS! Married and divorced two times, he has three adult children. Terry indicated that he has a history of having participated in service organization when he was in school, and that Rotary was a natural extension of this interest. Terry has several hobbies and interests which include gardening, working his land where he has over 30 different trees, including olives, peaches and pears, and collecting Elvis records. Terry is headed to Italy for a month to celebrate his 70th birthday, where he will also be visiting family! Welcome Terry to our Club!! Thanks for jumping in on so many activities!!
Dave Doht, admitted that he was raised in a “Leave it to Beaver” family in San Diego! He received his M.A. in Public Administration where he because a “FAMOUS INSPECTOR “(in his mind!!).His focus was SEWERS, where he claimed that “YOUR SEAGE is my BREAD and BUTTER!” He was in private business for 25 years where he proudly stated that he did all his business “on a handshake!” Dave told the story of being married in 1981, with whom he had two children. His first wife passed away from cancer in 1992. He subsequently met and married Barbara McChesney who had three kids blending into a family of 5 children. Dave shared that he tragically lost his son at age 14 to a heart related issue. Dave’s passions are many, but it looks like SEQUINED shirts is at the top of the list! He wears them dancing, skiing, (likely) boating, gardening, at the theater and anytime he can! He loves camping and travelling all over the world, having visited many countries in Africa, Tahiti, Cuba, South America , Antartica and Fiji not to mention their travels across the United States! He described himself as more of a support person than a leader. He joined Rotary in part because of the social aspect, but is excited about doing things in the community and is excited about the AMAGING age that we live in!!
President Brian extended thank you’s to our speakers as well as to the various members who assisted in volunteering time to take on aspects of the meeting! He closed the meeting with reminding the Rotarians to “Tell YOUR Story to a friend and share why you enjoy being a Rotarian!”
Respectfully submitted
Pam Moulton
COVID UPDATE…..
08/23/22
NEWS: PFIZER AND BIO N TECH ASK FDA TO AUTHORIZE NEW BOOSTER THAT CONTAINS MRNA FOR THE EVER-MUTATING VIRUS THAT CAUSES COVID! They claim their new booster will cover the original virus for COVID-19 as well as both the BA.4 and BA.5 for those 12 years and older. Moderna is also working on a new booster for protection against the mutating virus.
I am sharing the recommendations again this week for when you test positive whether or not you are symptomatic. They are as follows:
Quarantine for 5 days – this means stay away from other household members and use separate bathrooms if possible. If not possible, then disinfect the bathroom after every use.
MASKS: The ever mutating and changing face of the virus that causes COVID is still out, highly infectious, easily spread and causing illness. Masks, although not mandated, are being recommended especially if you are inside or even outside in large crowds or groups of people that you do not know. COVID infection is not over whether we are tired of it or not! Infections are still occurring, ER visits are up, as are hospitalizations. This will continue to affect our health care system and drain resources especially as we get into flu season. If you have not thought about obtaining your flu booster for this year; put it on your calendar, call your Physician and schedule it for when you can!
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Be more aware of the activities you chose to participate but live life fully with caution. Be aware of your surroundings and carry a mask at all times. Infections are prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. Practice good infection control and stay safe!
Fondly,
DiMeeting Bulletin - August 16, 2022
District Governor in the house
Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Klick
INSPIRATION: Leah Hansen:
“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere” Carl Sagan
Today is President Brian Ling, & Heather Cullen’s Birthday, in total we have 9 members with Birthday’s in August,
In recognition of all those B Days, JB led us in a Roaring version of HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
VISITING ROTARIANS Assistant Governor Sandie Krutz introduced District Governor Jennifer Strong and David Halling
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS: Tom Boylan introduced Geoff Harrison, & Alissa Johnson, - Sonoma County Resource Recovery. JB Leep introduce Stefan YE student from Germany, and Kathryn Williams introduced Gabi YE student from Brazil, and Beth Smith introduced her daughter Kate Smith our outbound YE student leaving for Japan on Friday.
I hope you caught the fact in the introductions that we have a new Son & Daughter for the year, to insure that they have a fabulous year and the chance to meet all the Rotarians Sandie pasted around a calendar for each one, I am sure the calendars will be available each week,
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JB shared that Carol did test positive last week and had a challenging day Saturday, but is feeling better and on the mend.
Rotary Bar Thursday on the Green had a busy night last Thursday, brought in $2800.00 They are in need of volunteers: servers and clean up, 5:30pm – 8pm. (4 nights on the green left)
5 th Tuesday Meeting will be held Monday August 29 th , 5:00 – 7:00 PM Location: Windsor Golf Club Putting Green (See Flyer)
Windsor Parade: October 1 st , Rotarian’s need to assist with Balloon & represent Rotary, Please contact Kathryn Williams.
DG Jennifer and President Brian inducted New Members: Geoff Harrison, General Manager & Alissa Johnson, Admin. Manager both of Recycle Recology Sonoma Marin, sponsored by Brian Ling. DG Jennifer finished their induction taking their 1 st Rotary selfie, with herself and the club,
Foundation Co-Chair Diane Brabetz presented Dev Sodager with his Paul Harris Award, Outbound Youth Exchange Kate Smith thanked the club for all the support she has received from the club. Kate was originally scheduled to go on exchange in 2020, she is finally leaving Friday and traveling to Japan, she is very excited and promises to post on her blog her adventures.
In recognition of President Brian Lings birthday, Brian contributed $100.00 to The Rotary Foundation in his wife’s, Debbie’s name, and matched it with 100 of his points towards her Paul Harris.
Guest SPEAKER: District 5130 Governor Jennifer Strong:
Jennifer is a 6 th Generation Californian; she presently lives on the family ranch. Jennifer was introduced to Rotary in 1987 and was the first female student Rotarian; this was before Interact was created. She has been a member of the Lake Port Rotary Club since 1998, 2X Past President, District Grant Chair, YE Host Family and was the lead on the Tree Planting project in Lake County after the 2015 Lake County fires. With the help of Rotarians and volunteers 3,000 trees were planted in ONE Day at Middletown Trailside Park. This project was so successful Rotary District 5130 created a Disaster Relief Fund.
Friendship Exchange is very important to Jennifer, while on her journey visiting all the Rotary Clubs in District 5130 Jennifer will stay at a Rotarians home from each club, she extends a Big Thank You to Sandie & Wally Krutz for opening their home to her and to Barbara & Dave for hosting the Board Meeting and Social.
Jennifer is a true believer that “time once spent is gone” you cannot get it back, because of this belief and knowing how important everyone’s time is she is interested to know “why Rotary and why stay”?
This probing question created a lively and interesting discussion, it was information, interesting and fun to hear from fellow Rotarians what attracted them to Rotary and why they continue to be a part. Responses spanned from projects that touched the heart, local and international, Business, Social, personal support from fellow Rotarians, experiencing the outcome of the reach of Rotary to the comradery and fun of the club.
It was a good meeting with the opportunity to get to know, understand & support Jennifer and fellow Rotarians.
It is tradition for the Rotary Club being visited by the District Governor to have a gift for the DG, Jennifer has ask each club to put together a basket that can be raffled at the following club she visits, the proceeds of the raffle will go to The Rotary Foundation, in addition Jennifer will apply matching points to The Rotary Foundation in that individuals name.
Mike Merrill was the highest bidder of the beautiful basket presented to our club, Congratulations Mike.
“Rotary takes ordinary men and women and gives them extraordinary opportunities to do more
with their lives than they ever dreamed possible” Clem Renouf
Meeting adjourned: 8:30am
Latest update on COVID from your Rotary nurse….
COVID UPDATE…..
08/16/22
NEWS: FULLY VACCINATED AND DOUBLE BOOSTED INDIVIDUALS ARE STILL GETTING COVID! 60-70% OR MORE OF THOSE WHO GET INFECTED ARE STILL TESTING POSITIVE ON A RAPID TEST AFTER 5 DAYS OF QUARANTINE! The recommendations if you test positive whether you are symptomatic or not are as follows:
1. Quarantine for 5 days – this means stay away from other household members and use separate bathrooms if possible. If not possible, then disinfect the bathroom after every use.
2. Stay home – quarantine means just that – do not go out and remain away from others to ensure we do not continue the spread of this virus.
3. Notify Sonoma County Public Health online that you have tested positive so that you can be counted and your infection tracked.
4. Notify your personal physician as he /she may want to start you on Paxlovid (antiviral drug).
5. On Day 5 or 6 test on a rapid test. If you are negative, quarantine is ended but it is suggested you wear a good fitting mask (N95, KN95 or KF94) for another 5 days.
6. If on that rapid test you still are positive, then quarantine for an additional 5 days (for a total of 10 days) or until you obtain a negative rapid test.
7. It is possible that people can get a rebound infection after Paxlovid, so if you become symptomatic again, test on a rapid and stay home until you are negative.
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases: 104,668 (last week 103,714) Recovered: 101,025 (last week 101,025) Active Cases: 2189 (last week 2189)
Deaths: 506 (last week 500)
Hospitalized: 52 confirmed cases and 2 in the ICU (last week 44 confirmed and 3 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of August 7th, 2022, 1,132,953 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County (last week 1,130,001). We now only have 78% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. Vaccines are encouraged, still available and still can be obtained .
MASKS: BA.5 and other new strains of COVID are causing infection. All seem to be highly infectious and easily spread. Masks, although not mandated are being suggested especially if you are inside or even outside in large crowds or groups of people that you do not know. Because of these subvariants, please realize that COVID – 19 is not over. Infections are still occurring, ER visits are up, as are hospitalizations. This is effecting our health care system and draining resources.
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. MY Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask so that it fits properly, will be able to sell you N95 masks or are willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Live life, enjoy your time, but be aware of your surroundings and carry a mask at all times. Infections are prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. Practice good infection control and stay safe!
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - August 9, 2022
RYLA
Rotary Meeting 8/9/2022
B. Pledge of Allegiance- Bill Bolster
C. Inspiration - Londa Faber
D. In the Good old Summertime – Heather Cullen
F. Guests (possible)
The 35th Anniversary Celebration will be the end of September
Rotary Club of Healdsburg proudly presents “Embers of Awakening:From Firestorms to Climate Health”. See the flyer for details.
H. The Windsor Day Parade this year will be on October 1, 2022. Volunteers will be needed for walking with the float and also to man intersections for traffic control. Sign up sheets will be available at future meetings.
I. Renee announced that the Rotary Bar made $2300 at the last Town Green. Volunteers are needed for the next Town Green, a large crowd is expected because it is an Elton John tribute.
J. Youth Exchange. (Pegi/Sandie/Bill)
The Festival of Brotherhood will be held mid October, it is a project fair where potential Rotary projects will be presented both local and international.
Current COVID info from your Rotary Nurse…
COVID UPDATE…..
08/09/22
NEWS: INFECTED PERSONS CAN STILL TEST POSITIVE AFTER ENDING 5 DAY ISOLATION! Please be aware if you test positive, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and the California Department of Public Health, you are to quarantine or isolate for 5 days. On the 5th day, use a rapid test (if you have no symptoms) to determine if you are now negative. If you are not, then your isolation period is to be continued for a full 10 days or until you test negative. This is to help stop the spread of infection. But be aware that health officials are finding that some 60 to 70% of people are still testing positive on a rapid test 5 days or more after the onset of their symptoms or first day of a positive test.
Because it is difficult to track the true volume of infections, urge your family members and friends who test positive to report this to Sonoma County Public Health.
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases: 103,714 (last week 103,183) Recovered: 101,025 (last week 100,039) Active Cases: 2189 (last week 2644)
Deaths: 500 (last week 500)
Hospitalized: 44 confirmed cases and 3 in the ICU (last week 45 confirmed and 4 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of August 7th, 2022, 1,130,001 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,124,664). We now only have 78% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. Vaccines are encouraged, still available and still can be obtained .
MASKS: BA.5 continues to be the prevalent strain of COVID which is highly infectious and continuing to spread. Public Health and Infection control doctors are strongly encouraging use of masks. They do suggest we consider wearing masks when in crowded, indoor settings, but feel as infectious as this is, consider wearing a mask even when outside in large groups. If you are traveling contact the airlines or check the country you are visiting to identify their mask mandates.
Because of the subvariant BA.5 , we are finding that COVID – 19 is not over. It is still infecting people. There are surges in infections and many people even with treatment are seeing that they will test positive for more than the 5 days of suggested quarantine. If you test positive, please consider reporting your infection to Sonoma County Public Health online so that our infections are counted and tracked. If you are positive, stay home and isolate for 5 days and if you continue to test positive on or after day 5, then you will need to continue isolation for the full 10 days! Help to keep our neighbors and friends who are immunocompromised or has underlying health issues safe by wearing your mask and make sure it is a good mask that fits tight to your face and covers your nose and mouth. Get vaccinated and boosted!
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. In addition my staff at At Home Nursing still are available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR), FIT testing for a N95 mask so that it fits properly or answer any questions you may have. Call our office at 707-546-8773 to schedule an appointment. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Enjoy life but be aware how prevalent the surge of COVID is right now. Practice good infection control and stay safe!
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - August 2, 2022
SMART Rail
Inspiration - Susan Cole - There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it.” Amanda Gorman Poet and activist
Song- Bill Arnone - God Bless America
September 29 - Tentative 35th Anniversary Celebration
Renee announced that the Rotary Bar is having a spectacular year. $1300 was the lowest day and $2800 was the top day. VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED!
Patrick Dunn announced that August 21st the band Super Diamonds will be playing in Windsor. They play Niel Diamond songs and are very good.
Exchange Students
Incoming : Sandi Kurtz announced that Stefan arrives Tuesday night and Gabi arrives Wednesday night. Thursday August 4 will be a meet and greet at the bar on the town green.
HOST FAMILIES ARE STILL NEEDED!
Outgoing: Bekah has arrived safely in Sweden. Kate Smith has purchased her plane ticket and will be leaving shortly for Japan.
Bill Bolster gave a summary/update about the short term exchange program.
Governor’s Citation Award Challenge #4 (see handout) Drought and Fire Preparedness.
Name drawing for July’s challenge: Kurt, JB, Sue Nelson, Maureen, Brian Lang
JB introduced the speaker Eddy Cummins, General Manager of SMART, his presentation generated lots of questions and comments.
Mitch Grandi made a $50 donation to the Community Fund.
Di Brabetz, RN CPNP PHN - Administrator / Owner
From your Rotary Nurse….. COVID UPDATE….. 08/02/22
NEWS: DESPITE INCREASE IN COVID -19 INFECTIONS, OUR STATE HAS ISSUED A PUBLIC EMERGENCY FOR MONEKYPOX WHILE THEY CONTINUE TO ALSO TRY AND ABATE THE SURGE IN COVID-19 INFECTIONS!
SONOMA COUNTY CONTINUES TO RECORD NEW CASES OF COVID-19!
Subvariant BA.5 continues to cause widespread COVID-19 transmission in Sonoma County and across the Nation, even infecting our President in Chief who has tested positive twice and is back on isolation. Because it is difficult to track the true volume of infections, urge your family members and friends who test positive to report this to Sonoma County Public Health.
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases: 103,183 (last week 101,524) Recovered: 100,039 (last week 97,701)
Active Cases: 2644 (last week 3323)
Deaths: 500 (last week 500)
Hospitalized: 45 confirmed cases and 4 in the ICU (last week 42 confirmed and 2 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of July 31st, 2022, 1,124,664 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,122,138). We now only have 78% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. Vaccines are encouraged, still available and still can be obtained .
MASKS: Public Health and Infection control dos are strongly encouraging use of masks because of the surge in infections caused by the subvariant, BA.5. They do suggest we consider wearing masks when in crowded, indoor settings, but feel they should even be used when outside in large groups. If you are traveling contact the airlines or check the country you are visiting to identify their mask mandates.
COVID – 19 is not over and is still infecting people. There are surges in infections and many people even with treatment are seeing that they will test positive for more than the 5 days of suggested quarantine. The CDC has not recommended testing before coming off isolation unless you have a fever or symptoms, but with this more infectious BA.5 variant, it would not hurt to test yourself on or after Day 5 to see if you are still shedding the virus. If you are still positive, stay home and isolate for the full 10 days. Be sure to report your illness so it can be tracked. Please help to keep our neighbors and friends who are immunocompromised or has underlying health issues safe by wearing your mask and make sure it is a good mask that fits tight to your face and covers your nose and mouth. Get vaccinated and boosted!
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. In addition my staff at At Home Nursing still are available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR), FIT testing for a N95 mask so that it fits properly or answer any questions you may have. Call our office at 707-546-8773 to schedule an appointment. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Stay safe; consider others and practice good infection control while enjoying life!
Fondly,
DiMeeting Bulletin, July 26, 2022
Farewell to our Exchange Students, and the Interesting History of Rigid Airships
We bid a fond bon voyage to our two Rotary Exchange Students, Kate Smith and Bekah Mortensen.
We were treated to an interesting talk by John Geoghegan, author of When Giants Ruled the Sky, the brief reign and tragic demise of the American rigid airship.
John LeCave led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Scott Bonin, gave the Inspirational Thought: The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. – Winston Churchill Scott added that our Club inspires contagious optimism.
Susan Cole led the song, "My Club" patterned after "My Girl" by the Temptations.
We had several guests today:
Kate Smith, on her way to Japan in August, and she brought her Grandma, Lauren Hull.
Bekah Mortensen and her Mom, Kelly and Dad, Greg were on hand to wish her bon voyage to Sweden this weekend.
Geoff Harrison and Allison Johnson from Sonoma County Resource Recovery joined our meeting today.
Lauren Hull, publisher of the Windsor Connections Magazine also joined us.
Welcome, all, and thank you for joining us!
Upcoming Events:
July 26, (TONIGHT) Windsor Chamber Get Connected After Hours, tonight at Super Sonoman 7726 Bell Road
August 16: DG Jennifer Strong visits, and our distinguished President, Brian Ling, celebrates his birthday.
August 30: 5th Tuesday #1. President Brian is starting a new tradition. He has divided the club into groups. Each group plans an alternative to the usual breakfast meeting on the 5th Tuesday.
October 1, Saturday, Tentative date for Windsor Rotary's 35th Anniversary
When
Beth Smith had a parting gift and notes for each of our Rotary Exchange students, Kate and Bekah. Kate thanked the Club once again for staying by her over the last three years as we all navigated through the pandemic and she finally gets to go abroad. She is very grateful. Bekah echoed Kate's thanks, and added that the Club has been so supportive.
Guest Presentation:
Our Guest Speaker was John Geoghegan, author of When Giants Ruled the Sky; the brief reign and tragic demise of the American rigid airships. John gave a fascinating talk with slides about the truly amazing development of rigid airships - we call their much smaller cousins "blimps." The USS Macon was the largest and most advanced airship - of the time, and was 140 times bigger than the Goodyear blimp. While planes had a range of 350 miles, the Macon had a range of 10,000 miles. They were intended to patrol the Pacific for Japanese ships and subs. They flew above the clouds and lowered a "spy car" below the clouds on a pendulum type cable to get closer observation. Moffett Field in Mountain View has the hangar that was originally built to house the Macon.
Why did it fail? John cagily answers, "You will have to buy the book to find out." John focuses on unusual inventions that fail despite their great promise.
Thanks to
Set up: Jason, Beth, JB, Larry
Greeter: Mike
Song: Susan
Scribe: Monica
Inspiration: Scott
Speaker: JB
Guests: Kate, Bekah, Geoff, Alissa, Lauren
Next week our substitute president will be Pegi Ball.
Meeting Bulletin - July 19, 2022
Rotary Past and Future
07/19/22
NEWS: SONOMA COUNTY EXCEEDS 100,000 CASES OF COVID-19! NEW VACCINE BY NOVAVAX CLOSE TO BEING AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN USA! FDA HAS AUTHORIZED THE COVID-19 VACCINE FOR DISTRIBUTION. The hope is that many of those who have shied away from vaccinations will consider getting vaccinated with Novavax because it is protein-based and is a type of vaccine widely used for decades.
Subvariant BA.5 is causing widespread COVID-19 transmission in Sonoma County. 33.8 new daily cases (per 100,000 people) Unfortunately this number is probably higher because of so many doing home tests, discovering they are positive, but not reporting their positivity to Sonoma County Public Health. So these infections are not being tracked nor counted! Countywide hospitalizations spiked to 57 a weeks ago with 7 individuals needing Intensive Care support. Health officials are continuing to urge our residents to wear masks indoors when around large groups of people but have stopped short of instituting a mask mandate again.
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases: 100,499 (last week 99,428) Recovered: 96,510 (last week 95,093) Active Cases: 3489 (last week 3835)
Deaths: 500 (last week 500)
Hospitalized: 38 confirmed cases and 4 in the ICU (last week 40 confirmed and 1 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of July 17th, 2022, 1,118,487 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,114,537). We now only have 78% (this has dropped because vaccines are now available to babies from 6 months of age and older) of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. Vaccines are still available, still be given and special consideration is being given to some of our minority communities within our county to try and educate, encourage and offer vaccinations.
MASKS: Public Health and other health officials are strongly recommending that we use masks because of the surge in infections caused by the subvariant, BA.5. They suggest masks should be used when in crowded, indoor settings, but even outside in large groups. However, judge your situations, how long it has been since you had a booster and how long you will be in the situation. Masks are now optional on airplanes; however, they are still required in airports and most other forms of public transportation. The CDC is still recommending masks on airplanes.
Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over and we are continuing to see huge surges in infection of COVID-19 in our community. We realize that all of us are so, very fed up with wearing masks and not getting out. We are seeing fully vaccinated and boosted individuals getting COVID. This virus will keep replicating and has shown it can become stronger and more infectious. Hopefully if we are able to convince more people to get their 2nd booster who before were not eligible, and convince those not even vaccinated to consider the new Novavax, it could give our community that boost needed to fight off infections. Until then, stay safe, wear your mask and help to keep everyone safe who is immunocompromised or has underlying health issues to ensure we are vaccinated and boosted!
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. In addition my staff at At Home Nursing still are available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR), FIT testing for a N95 mask so that it fits properly or answer any questions you may have. Call our office at 707-546-8773 to schedule an appointment. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Stay tuned for release of Novavax and help others to know what is going on. We want our community safe…..
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - July 12, 2022
Bring on Brian!
Good Day fellow Rotarians and friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s
minutes are from TUESDAY, July 12, 2022
Pledge of Allegiance lead by Brian’s guest Jeff Harrison.
INSPIRATION: Tom Boylan first attended a Santa Rosa Rotary club where Brian Ling’s father was a member. His first meeting was shortly following a substantial earthquake in Nicaragua. A hat was passed to collect money for the Rotary foundation which was all going to be donated to Nicaragua. Tom was impressed and inspired at how easily and quickly the club raised for money for people so far away that they did not even know. People just simply cared enough to help perfect strangers. He joined, dropped out, and rejoined the Windsor club during Maureen’s presidency. Brian was supposed to be next president but emergency circumstances prevented that, so Tom was asked, became president and is now District Governor elect.
SONG: JB Leep lead the club in a rousing rendition of ‘This land is your land, this land is my
land’.
No visiting rotarians today:
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS: Lovely wife Debbi Ling, Sonoma county Resource Recovery Geoff Harrison-SCRR, Alyssa Johnson-SCRR, Kate Smith, Bekah Warm welcome to John LeCave, Bev Graham who were in attendance for the first time in a long time.
Brian Ling Inspiration – Before we introduce our guests, I want to share my Rotary Inspiration who is Jennifer Jones, this year’s President of Rotary International. During my in-depth Rotary indoctrination, the past 6+ months, I’ve had the pleasure of hearing her speak at PETS and the RI Convention, as well as a more personal meeting she had with our District 5130 members while at PETS. She is a fabulous Rotarian and Humanitarian, and she is going to take Rotary to places and plateaus our members worldwide have never seen before. Her theme of Imagine Rotary will unite all 1.4MM Rotarians not just as the Ukraine war continues, but through the many years of recovery once this tragic event ends. It wasn’t planned this way over a year ago when she announced Imagine Rotary as her theme, but John Lennon’s verses haven’t left my brain since Jennifer led us all singing Imagine to close out this year’s PETS conference, just days after the Russian invasion began. “When did you become a Rotarian?” is the question she is asking all Rotarians while encouraging us to share our story. Also known as that “Rotary Moment”, this year we’ll follow President Pam’s charge to let all of us hear YOUR story.
Today’s program will include a few member announcements and presentations, but instead of a guest speaker we will have what my Rotarian Father frequently called “A Preview of Coming Attractions”, as we embrace this new Rotary year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Environmental focus: Barbara presented the District Governor Environmental Citation Award.
Also from the meeting was the Challenge. I am including the flyer here, attached and below. The flyer explains how to qualify for prizes!!
Please note that one of the qualifying things you can do is to volunteer for Waste Less Windsor this Thursday, 7/28. Please contact JB Leep ( jbleep1@gmail.com 707-403-8100 ) to volunteer.
Brian’ goals and coming attractions:
A. Leadership Team –
We’ll also have a few Substitute Presidents, new whistle blowers, and a few task forces to recommend changes to our Communication Strategies and structure of the Windsor Rotary Community Foundation. He would like to see some some new names in leadership as the team is very similar
Brian thanked all for coming and for giving him the honor to serve as our president.
Final words. . . Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us, only sky
Imagine all the people
Livin' for today
Ah
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Livin' life in peace
You
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
COVID UPDATE…..
07/12/22
NEWS: VIRUS LEVELS HAVE RISEN ACROSS THE NATION AS THE EVER-MORE CONTAGIOUS SUBVARIANT (BA.5) ARE CAUSING INFECTIONS! 112,000 NEW CASES PER DAY ARE BEING REPORTED – how many more are not being reported as people home test. The White House and health experts are seeing to blunt this virus by offering every adult in the USA a 2nd booster while the vaccine producers work on “tweaking” the booster for October as a means of stopping the surge. US regulators are committed to updating the 2020 vaccine recipes for the Fall boosters with new formulations. They hope to defend against the ultra-contagious omicron subvariants and hope that these may appeal to those people who have been holdouts to consider getting vaccinated.
VACCINATIONS FOR CHILDREN 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF AGE ARE AVAILABLE! Both Pfizer and Moderna were cleared by the FDA for use in young children. The CDC is recommending one booster for children age 5 and older several months after their initial series of vaccinations.
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases: 99,428 (last week 98,414) Recovered: 95,093 (last week 93,887) Active Cases: 3835 (last week 4030)
Deaths: 500 (last week 497)
Hospitalized: 40 confirmed cases and 1 in the ICU (last week 40 confirmed and 1 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of July 10th, 2022, 1,114,537 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,111,745). We remain at 83% of our population 5 years and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. Vaccines are still available, still be given and special consideration is being given to some of our minority communities within our county to try and educate, encourage and offer vaccinations.
MASKS: Masks are encouraged right now to be used because of the surge in infections caused by the subvariant, BA.5. They should be used when in crowded, indoor settings, but even outside in large groups where you do not know the people, around people who are elderly, have underlying health issues or are immunocompromised. Plastic shields in stores are coming down, have come down and there appears to be a more relaxed stance in stores and markets. However, judge your situations, how long it has been since you had a booster and how long you will be in the situation. Masks are now optional on airplanes; however, they are still required in airports and most other forms of public transportation. The CDC is still recommending masks on airplanes.
The pandemic is not over and although we are weary of living behind masks, we are facing increasing infection rates due to the highly contagious subvariants. We are seeing fully vaccinated and boosted individuals getting COVID. We are having to live with this virus that keeps replicating and seeming to get stronger and more infectious. Hopefully we will see more people getting their 2nd booster who before were not eligible and give our community that boost needed to fight off infections. Although infected people are not being admitted, they are getting sick and the hope is a newly reworked formula for the Fall will give us the option of another booster tailored more to the subvariants. Until then, stay safe, wear your mask and help to keep everyone safe who is immunocompromised or has underlying health issues to ensure we are vaccinated and boosted!
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. In addition my staff at At Home Nursing still are available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR), FIT testing for a N95 mask so that it fits properly or answer any questions you may have. Call our office at 707-546-8773 to schedule an appointment. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
Hopefully you are staying safe, healthy and well.
Fondly,
Di
Meeting Bulletin - June 28, 2022
Passing the Baton
Minutes – Windsor Rotary Club Meeting 06/28/22
Scribe – Di Brabetz, RN CPNP PHN
President Pam called to order our Rotary Meeting signifying her last meeting as our intrepid leader and welcomed us to the final meeting of the 2021-2022 Year.
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Aiedan Wilkeng our outbound short term exchange student to Italy
Song – led by Past President Michael Juric
President Pam shared a photo of Camp Windsor, the internment camp but our sign says “ALL VISITORS WELCOME!”
Introductions: Guests:
Rotarian of the Month: Beth Smith praised for the last time – thanks for all that you have done.
Rotary Moment: President Pam announced that everything today will be a Rotary moment so hold that thought……
Domingo shared with the Club a collage of moments from his year as our Exchange son…… a wonderful short video of his adventures. We will always remember your smile, enthusiasm, and willingness to participate……..what a year!
Announcements:
Paul Harris Awards and Polio Plus Society: John Hackenburg and Di Brabetz presented pins and certificates to our most recent awardees…..
Polio Plus Society: please congratulate Sandie Krutz, Wally Krutz and Tom Boylan
Paul Harris: please congratulate the following:
Bill Conklin Paul Harris Fellow
Bill Bolster Paul Harris plus 6
Not in attendance but also awarded are Dev Sodagar – Paul Harris Fellow
Glenn Sugden – Paul Harris plus 3
John Lecave – Paul Harris plus 3
To all who have given so generously, we salute you!!!
Rotary Moments: President Pam dedicated the rest of our meeting to thanking members for their contributions, but started first with a huge thank you to all of us for her Party. She reminded us that the theme of this Rotary Year was “Embrace” which she was thankful we all had done for her. An emotional year of loss, she stated we kept her going and so she began to share with us all of the accomplishments of this year……
Speed Dating. Rotary Moment. Theme of the Month
Leslie Lewis “Busted” – our fining queen Rotarian of the Month Speakers in person and on Zoom (thanks JB!)
Environment with our first “what is your carbon footprint?” Monthly Board Meetings Secret Greeter
Passport to Success Weekly Announcements Birthday
Upcoming Events Past Presidents Featured to highlight our history and our accomplishments
Student of the Year Socials A New Website
Wearing/Use of Masks Having Domingo with us this year Hosted our District Governor
Our Community and International Service giving out $95,877 in service awards District Assembly
Dacdb and the “Dragon” Membership – 14 new members!!!!
Establishment of the Ken Moulton Foundation which has $30,000 in donations! 34th Anniversary celebration
Celebrated Holidays (this club does seem to like costumes and dressing up!!!)
SPARK SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ukraine and how our club embraced them Teacher Appreciation Day District Conference – winning the $1000 prize
Scholarships that we were able to award Our Rotary Bar and monies already raised! Polio Plus Recipients
Paul Harris Recipients Project Grad Rotary International Convention in Houston Variety Show AND SO MANY MORE…….
President Pam shared with us some of the highlights from the DeBunking – our own Sheriff, Mike Raasch showed up at Pam’s house in Lakewood Hills to handcuff her and
Put her in his squad car. (What will the neighbors think????) At least she did not have to ride alone in the back, but she was locked in and had to be let out!
We all were waiting in the driveway at Barbara and Dave’s house and here comes a squad car with lights flashing. Quite the entrance Pam! After she was let out of
handcuffs, Pam was treated to appetizers, drinks and a great dinner. (thanks for the dinner Catherine!) And the chair of honor for Pam and a show to entertain all.
Male dancers, singing, dancing, skits and huge thank you’s for Pam for the year she has led us through.
Thank You’s:
President Pam publically acknowledged with thanks and a gift the following “Amazing Rotarians”
Monica McCabe Mike Ragsdale
Heather Cullen Karen Ricketts
Larry McCabe Robin Resendez
Patrick Dunn Jo Timmson
Michael Freedman Scott Bonin
Jason Black Londa Faber
Laura Buhrer Dev Sodagar
Dave Doht Jamie Williams
Steve Klick
And then onto what she named our “Quiet Rotarians” – working quietly to get things done……
Brian Williams – Tech Terry Andreacchi – Teachers, scholarships
Tom Boylan – PR, newsletters, banners Mike Rassch – chaperoning the middle school students
Leah Hanson – sending cards, flowers Daniel Myers – Student of the Month
Kathy Williams – took on the Parade Mitch Grandi – always ready with our set up
And then onto what she calls her “Key Players”…..
Renee Hyde – Membership Sandi Krutz – Grants and Youth Exchange
JB Leep – Website and Programs Wally Krutz - DACdb
Bill Bolster – Past Presidents Bill Conklin – Fund Raiser
Kurt Mitchler – Fund Raiser Leslie Lewis – Fining Meister
Maureen Merrill – Sponsors Beth Smith – Project Grad, Exchange Students
Mike Merrill – Nation’s Finest
And finally to her Board this year…..
President Pam shared she could not just select one Rotarian of the Year but wanted to thank some STAND OUT PLAYERS….
She shared through some unshed tears (she was determined to get through our meeting without crying…..) that we have been the MOST AMAZING CLUB! Pam joined our Club when Ken was a member but left us to move to the Healdsburg Club, but she stated she always knew she would be back and thought being President would be such a great thing. Little did she know agreeing to be President would be in a year of the pandemic, having no meetings but doing zoom and being grace under pressure during Ken’s illness and passing. She said we were the wind beneath her wings, kept her grounded and were there for her for so many things. She did not know what she would have done without all of us because this Club and Rotary are family……
Pam – from all of us we salute you for the great, successful year you have had, the grace and professionalism you have shown and the leadership you have demonstrated. We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done in a year of chaos and challenges! We love you….
President Pam then passed the President’s pin to Brian Ling and we are starting this year with a Perpetual Presidential Pin that will be used for all incoming Presidents. Congratulations Pam to a great year and to Brian for what we all know we be very successful!
Pam then rang the bell for once last time as our meeting concluded…..
REMEMBER WE ARE DARK ON TUESDAY, JULY 5TH! SEE YOU TUESDAY, JULY 12TH FOR BRIAN LING’S FIRST PRESIDENTIAL MEETING……
COVID Update from your Rotary Nurse…..
06/28/22
NEWS: DISCUSSION ON WHETHER TO OFFER NEW COVID-19 BOOSTERS THIS FALL! Debate is being held among US health authorities whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots that will better match recent changes of the shifting coronavirus. Our current vaccines target the original coronavirus strain and we are seeing waning immunity and a barrage of variants so protection against infections has dropped markedly. The decision now is whether “tweaking” the boosters would offer a good chance of protection against another surge. Adding to this concern is a possible winter COVID-19 wave – we have about ½ of all Americans who have not gotten even their first booster and winter could bring a surge of another variant in a population not fully vaccinated.
VACCINATIONS FOR CHILDREN 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF AGE HAVE BEGUN! Both Pfizer and Moderna were cleared by the FDA for use in young children. If you have an infant, toddler or young child or grandchildren in that age group consider protecting them with the vaccination. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association have encouraged doctors and families to get young children vaccinated.
COVID UPDATE: We are continuing to see new COVID infections, outbreaks in those already vaccinated and boosted. The issue is there are many still who have not had even their first booster and those not even vaccinated and the infections continue to cause major illness and death in those populations. We want to be out, about and socializing but caution is still recommended.
Total Cases: 97,116 (last week 95,630) Recovered: 92,376 (last week 90,993) Active Cases: 4244 (last week 4142)
Deaths: 496 (last week 495)
Hospitalized: 32 confirmed cases and 3 in the ICU (last week 37 confirmed and 2 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of June 26th, 2022, 1,108,458 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,105,814). We remain at 82% of our population 5 years and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. Vaccines are still available, still be given and special consideration is being given to some of our minority communities within o9ur county to try and educate, encourage and offer vaccinations.
MASKS: Masks are still being encouraged to be used in crowded, indoor settings because of the rise in hospitalizations, ICU admits and surges. Masks are now optional on airplanes; however, they are still required in airports and most other forms of public transportation. The CDC is still recommending masks on airplanes so it is a personal decision.
The pandemic is not over and we continue to see fully vaccinated and boosted individuals getting COVID. The one things to remember though, these individuals are not usually becoming really sick, not needing hospitalization nor are they requiring ventilator support. We have an obligation to our fellow man to keep everyone safe who is immunocompromised or has underlying health issues to ensure we are vaccinated and boosted!
TESTING: Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. In addition my staff at At Home Nursing still are available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR), FIT testing for a N95 mask so that it fits properly or answer any questions you may have. Call our office at 707-546-8773 to schedule an appointment. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.
I hope this finds you safe, healthy but if you need any questions answered, you know I am always available!
Di
Meeting Bulletin - June 21, 2022
A Year in Review
