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Meeting Bulletin - November 14, 2023

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Wise Words from WiseAcre Farms

Good Day fellow Rotarians, friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s minutes are from TUESDAY November 14, 2023
DID I MAKE A DEFFERENCE IN SOMEBODY’S LIFE?
Pledge of Allegiance: Susan Cole
INSPIRATION: Joan Mora, delivered by Monica: “Life is about making an impact, not making an income”   Kevin Kruse
SONG: Heather Cullen: Rainy Day
VISITING ROTARIANS:
Larry Mills   Rotary Club of Healdsburg, interested in joining the Windsor Club
Visiting Guests: Ed Turner introduce “the A team of Exchange Bank, Jessica and Jim Curry, Terry Andreacchi introduced Cindy Parker, current President of the newly formed Windsor H.S. Interact Club, Maureen Merrill introduced Margaret Johnson    and JB Leep introduced our speakers Tiffany & Jason Holbrook
. Past President Sue Nelson was acting President for our meeting today as President Doug is continuing to follow the Doctor’s orders to keep himself safe. Sue relayed that Doug was in good spirits and she literally was a talking head, as Doug had the calendar and agenda ready for her to conduct the meeting. Sue also shared that Doug enjoys hearing from all of us and not to hesitate to send a text, email or give him a call.
Club Calendar:
November 20^th: Board Meeting
December 9^th:    Christmas Holiday Party:   Home of Mike & Maureen Merrill, more details to follow.
December 9^th & 16^th Dick Bishop Bell Ringing: Oliver’s Market, contact Bill Bolster for more information and to sign up.

December 12^th Bell Manor Holiday Lunch: contact Pegi Ball for more information
December 16^th, Food & Toy Drive Distribution   you can find information, volunteer or make a donation @: www.windsorfoodandtoydrive.com
Larry McCabe announced that although the Windsor Community Circle made a good amount of money at the Halloween Party, they have not reached what is needed to provide a Christmas dinner and toys for the kids in need this Christmas. Each organization that makes up the Windsor Community Circle is working on raising additional funds to meet the goal. Toys are also needed and Larry stated barrels will be placed this week in various retail locations where toys can be dropped off.
Renee Hyde offered her State Farm Insurance Office as one location for a barrel. 9082 Windsor Rd. Windsor.
John Hackenburg thanked everyone that contributed or attended the Veterans Village Lunch.   It was a big success, the veterans were appreciate and grateful for the lunch, music, (award winning Bagpipe band) and the social time. Special Thanks to Katheryn for keeping the kitchen organized, Barbara washing the dishes, Bill Conklin & Kurt Mitchler for handling the BBQ and John Hackenburg for all your organizational skills.
Heather Cullen announced Windsor Middle School will be presenting The Little Mermaid Jr. Thursday Nov. 16 - & Friday Nov. 17, 7pm Windsor Middle School.
Leslie Lewis announced she will start working at Brookdale Senior Living, as Activity Director and will be able to attend Rotary Meetings. Leslie donated $75.00 in Susan Coles name in honor of Susan’s birthday.
Susan Cole confessed she did just celebrate a birthday and matched the $75.00 donation, both donations to be split between the John Lewis & Ken Moulton Foundations.
JB Leep shard the Program Committee: Larry, Barbara, Pam & JB, welcome your suggestions and ideas for program speakers.

JB introduced Tiffany Holbrook owner of Wise Acre Farm, pasture raised poultry farm for egg and meat production.
Tiffany and Jason purchased Wise Acre Farm in 2018; Tiffany went from 20 years of raising chickens in her back yard to managing 1,200 – 1,500 laying chickens on 15 acres of farm land.   It is a small family farm and a 24/7 job.
Wise Acre practices regenerative agriculture, healing the planet while producing the highest quality of food to nourish local communities.
They purchase their chicks from hatcheries and have 4 large mobile coups that are relocated every 3-4 days during the summer and every day in the winter. This rotation allows the soil to rejuvenate and the chickens to consume the best nutrients.
When the chickens are not laying eggs they are free to roam the property, protected by 2-3 livestock guardian dogs, the guardian dogs are various breads, Tiffany claims her best dog is Clark a 2 year old Great Pyrenees, these dogs bond with the chickens and protect them.
Tiffany shared the importance of knowing what you are buying, labeling is normally all a consumer has to go by, Wise Acre egg labels state; Pasture Raised, the chickens are 100% raised on open pasture. She explained that the label stating Cage Free means the chickens are not confined to cages but they are confined in a building. Free Range means they are sometime allowed out of the building.
Wise Acre offers an egg vending machine on their farm on Arata Rd. it contains a variety of egg choices and is open 24/7. Wise Acre also has sells chicken stew meat, available at the farm Sunday’s 10am-1pm.
Prior to COVID, Wise Acre sales were 70% wholesale sales to restaurants, now 20% wholesale and 70% through vending machine.
In addition to tending the farm Tiffany opens the farm to students, welcoming young students from local schools to adult agriculture students from Shone Farm. In addition to sharing her passion for regenerative agriculture, Tiffany is involved with several community organizations.

Past President Sue thanked our speakers, guests and all involved in setting up the meeting, reminded us of Doug’s mantra: Did I make a Difference in somebody’s Life?
Meeting adjourned, 8:30am.

Meeting Bulletin - November 7, 2023

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Funraiser to Fundraiser: Where should the money go?

11.21.23 Rotary minutes

Past President Sue Nelson presiding reminding us of Doug’s message: Did I make a difference in someone’s life?
Pledge of Allegiance: Alyssa
Inspiration: Michael Juric People come to Rotary for service and fellowship. Michael had three quotes, one which was: Service is rent for living.
Song: Susan Cole “ I’m working my way back to you,” from Jersey Boys
Guests: Maureen introduced Councilwoman Tanya Potter
Pam introduced Margaret Johnson
Update on Doug: Doug is being careful about crowds while he gets over this phase of treatment. We are all thinking of him and wishing him well!
Doug’s history bit of Windsor: in 1899 seven acres of prunes produced 45 tons of fruit at @20/ton – a very good cash crop!
Report on board meeting last night:
               Ed is happy as there is no deficit
               Catherine reports that there will soon be three new members if all goes well
               Pegi is letting us know that while there is not a year long exchange student next year, there will be 2 short term exchanges of three weeks each. Contact Bill Bolster if you can help.
               Pegi also reports that there is a new Interact Club at WHS with 14 members! The RYLA students started it. They baked and sold goodies for both of Heather’s musical theater production.
               Larry reports that a small grant was approved for Barbara to buy some permanent cups to use for Rotary parties.
               Larry reports that the board approved paying Circuit Riders approximately $300 for a cost overrun associated with Daffodil day.
               Maureen reminds us that if you are going to be absent from meetings for more than a week, please let the President know so we don’t worry about you!
               Barbara will be President on July 2, 2024 and is starting to put together a board. If you are interested in serving on the board, please let her know!

November birthdays: Beth (5^th), Susan   Cole (9^th), Leah (21^st), Allyssa Johnson and Glenda Sales (23^rd)
Mike Raasch (24) (and will contribute a rounded up $60 to his fines and $100 to the Ken Moulton fund) , Ed Turner (28) and will contribute $70 to Ken Moulton fund, John Hackenburg (9^th) . These last three were not on the list so we need to update our computer list.

Bill and Joan Bolster celebrated their 54^th anniversary on Nov. 1, and because they had to be out of their house while the floors were being redone, they celebrated in style at some fancy local hotels and restaurants! Bill’s going to contribute $60 to the community fund.

Meeting topic: Michael Juric and the Fun-raiser. In January we will be putting out an invitation to apply for funding. We need to decide who we will invite to apply. Our club must take an active role in deciding which sector(s) of our community we want to put our energy into.
Fundraiser and leadership
Monica – Beneficiary
Carol – Money
Renee – Greater Giving
Larry – Promotion
Mike Raasch and Kurt – Venue
Pam – Décor
Peggy – Food
Catherine – Big Ticket auction items
Susan Cole -co-lead with Michael

Each table discussed what areas are most important to them. The initial results showed great interest in Youth and Seniors in our community.

To end the meeting, Michael led the ritual of Chuck the Chicken with President Elect Barbara and President Nominee Larry. Larry threw the rubber chicken into a skillet that Barbara was holding. Landed it first try! They discussed the prize: a beautiful floral arrangement, and Barbara brought it home! Happy Thanksgiving. The future is bright!

Meeting Bulletin - November 7, 2023

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Funraiser to Fundraiser: Where should the money go?

Today's meeting focused on a brainstorming session within the club. We'll be raising money with our fundraiser in the spring. Where should that money go? What kinds of projects inspire us?

Past President Sue Nelson presiding reminding us of Doug’s message: Did I make a difference in someone’s life?
Pledge of Allegiance: Alyssa
Inspiration: Michael Juric People come to Rotary for service and fellowship. Michael had three quotes, one which was: Service is rent for living.
Song: Susan Cole “ I’m working my way back to you,” from Jersey Boys
Guests: Maureen introduced Councilwoman Tanya Potter
Pam introduced Margaret Johnson
Update on Doug: Doug is being careful about crowds while he gets over this phase of treatment. We are all thinking of him and wishing him well!
Doug’s history bit of Windsor: in 1899 seven acres of prunes produced 45 tons of fruit at @20/ton – a very good cash crop!
Report on board meeting last night:
               Ed is happy as there is no deficit
               Catherine reports that there will soon be three new members if all goes well
               Pegi is letting us know that while there is not a year long exchange student next year, there will be 2 short term exchanges of three weeks each. Contact Bill Bolster if you can help.
               Pegi also reports that there is a new Interact Club at WHS with 14 members! The RYLA students started it. They baked and sold goodies for both of Heather’s musical theater production.
               Larry reports that a small grant was approved for Barbara to buy some permanent cups to use for Rotary parties.
               Larry reports that the board approved paying Circuit Riders approximately $300 for a cost overrun associated with Daffodil day.
               Maureen reminds us that if you are going to be absent from meetings for more than a week, please let the President know so we don’t worry about you!
               Barbara will be President on July 2, 2024 and is starting to put together a board. If you are interested in serving on the board, please let her know!

November birthdays: Beth (5^th), Susan   Cole (9^th), Leah (21^st), Allyssa Johnson and Glenda Sales (23^rd)
Mike Raasch (24) (and will contribute a rounded up $60 to his fines and $100 to the Ken Moulton fund) , Ed Turner (28) and will contribute $70 to Ken Moulton fund, John Hackenburg (9^th) . These last three were not on the list so we need to update our computer list.

Bill and Joan Bolster celebrated their 54^th anniversary on Nov. 1, and because they had to be out of their house while the floors were being redone, they celebrated in style at some fancy local hotels and restaurants! Bill’s going to contribute $60 to the community fund.

Meeting topic: Michael Juric and the Fun-raiser. In January we will be putting out an invitation to apply for funding. We need to decide who we will invite to apply. Our club must take an active role in deciding which sector(s) of our community we want to put our energy into.
Fundraiser and leadership
Monica – Beneficiary
Carol – Money
Renee – Greater Giving
Larry – Promotion
Mike Raasch and Kurt – Venue
Pam – Décor
Peggy – Food
Catherine – Big Ticket auction items
Susan Cole -co-lead with Michael

Each table discussed what areas are most important to them. The initial results showed great interest in Youth and Seniors in our community.

To end the meeting, Michael led the ritual of Chuck the Chicken with President Elect Barbara and President Nominee Larry. Larry threw the rubber chicken into a skillet that Barbara was holding. Landed it first try! They discussed the prize: a beautiful floral arrangement, and Barbara brought it home! Happy Thanksgiving. The future is bright!

Ariel Flores: Buck Institute

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Ariel Flores: Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Rotary Club of Windsor, November 7, 2023

Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor! Good morning past president Sue! (Nelson)
Pledge of Allegiance: Leah Hansen
Inspiration: Mike Raasch: The bad news is that time flies; the good news is that you are pilot!
Song: Geoff Harrison: in honor of Veterans’ Day, a cadence march!
Visiting Rotarians

Dan Balfe, speaking to the International Committee on their International Grant and drilling wells in Zimbabwe
Larry Mills from Healdsburg Sunrise club
Anne Louis, our international student
Margaret Johnson, Windsor Aging Commission
Ariel Flora, Speaker from Buck Institute
Don Edgar

Bill Bolster promoted bell ringing for the Salvation Army – they will be at Oliver’s this year, in 2 hour shifts. Sign up to come.
Monica McCabe gave a report on the Daffodil Planting on November 4. 4000 bulbs were planted at 5 sites around town. 1500 bulbs remain (since the meeting the Town of Windsor took the bulbs to plant!) Thanks went to all Rotarians who helped prepare the project and lead the planting teams, and did the planting on Saturday. Also joining the Rotarians were members of the high school leadership class, the girl scouts, and the Senior Center. Beth Smith coordinated the terrific lunch afterwards.
Kurt Mitchler gave a summary of the Arondo Dornax removal day on Oct. 28. There will hopefully be more opportunities to join in this ongoing project.
John Hackenburg reminded everyone to sign up for the Veterans’ Day lunch at the Veterans village this Saturday. 10:30 set up, 11:00 am bagpipes, 12:30 lunch, conclude at 2:00.
Our Holiday Party will be at the Merrills on December 9 at 6 pm.
Pam invited anyone interested to join the decoration committee for the FunRaiser.
Sue assured us that while Doug is staying clear of physical meetings for now, he is organizing the meetings from home! Happy birthday to Doug this week! When Doug returns, let’s wear masks to lower exposure to germs.
The Halloween Party fundraiser to benefit the Food and Toy drive made the Santa Rosa Press Democrat! Larry was a scary vampire and M.C.!
Heather Cullen and her vocal group Vinyl Revival performed at the Veterans’ Memorial Wall in

the Town Green on Saturday!

Speaker: Ariel Floro, Ph.D. candidate, Buck Center

Ms. Floro spoke about the purpose and mission of the Buck Center in Novato: to study aging in the hopes of helping people age better and live longer. She is studying ketone bodies and aging. The goal of the Buck Institute is to end the threat of age related disease and decline.
Ms. Floro mentioned that Anti Aging is built on five pillars: nutrition, exercise, sleep, community, and medicine.
The Buck Institute is recruiting study participants at buckinstitute.org/science/clinical trials. They have a popular podcast: We’re not getting any younger yet.
Tours of the Buck Center are available by reservation at 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays.
As President Doug would say, “Did you make a difference in someone’s life today?”

Respectfully submitted:
Monica McCabe, Scribe

Meeting Bulletin - October 17, 2023

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Windsor Military Memorial Wall

The meeting was chaired by Past President ,Sue Nelson, who mentioned that she was temporarily filling in for President Doug. It was noted that he was needing a little break, and needless to say - there were a lot of past presidents who were vying for the opportunity to support President Doug! Past Presidents LOVE to get that microphone!!Bill Conklin lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and JB gave a little pitch for Stanford Junior University (you know the ones that have the TREE as their mascot!!) and then led us in the song of "All Right Now!"...Candidly, because I am a BEARS fan, I am not sure why he chose that song, although the Club did a great job of singing it!

We had no visiting Rotarians and two visitors, Steve Lehman and Karen Alves.

Without someone to say the inspiration, Sue took the opportunity to remind us that despite Doug not being with us at the meeting, he had done all the work! Everyone Sends Greeting To President Doug!! On behalf of Doug, Sue asked each of us to reflect on our past week and ask ourselves..."Did I make a Difference today?" (as Per President Doug!)
Sue share Doug's History fact which highlighted that even as Windsor was experiencing the aftermath of the 1906 Earthquake, so too were they trying to rebuild after a fire, separate from the impact of the earthquake!

The calendar of events for the club is massive..here are a few of the things to remember to do...
•October 21st - The Halloween Party
October 24 - Denys Andrushchenko as speaker (from the Ukraine)
October 31 - WE ARE DARK
November 4 -the Daffodil Project
November 11 - Event at Nations Finest - Bagpipes ad Lunch from 11 - 2pm ( it is our FIFTH TUESDAY!)

Larry McCabe did a quick review of the Board Highlights mentioning that:
•Financially we are doing fine!
•The international Service "branch" of our club just donated $5000 to the Cleft Palette project in Mexico (Playa del Carmen) and we are dedicating $5000 to the Festival of Brotherhood project Fair!!
•Community Services are hopeful that they will be able to receive funds from our foundation after the first of the year -more to come!! There is a chance that the Foundation will be able to access up to $50K to give locally.
*He also noted that the Board talked a little about Membership

Announcements
John Hackenburg announced that there would be a CELEBRATION of LIFE for Kathy Mayhew, a Rotarian from the Sebastopol club and huge contributor to Rotary. It will be on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st at 11:00am at the Center for the Arts in Sebastopol (282 S. High Street, Sebastopol)

Kurt Mitchler reminded us of the ARUNDA removal project on NOVEMBER 7th

Monica McCabe reminded us of the District Grant Project which has approved for us to plant 5000 daffodils!! She made note that there is a QR code available for information - as well as information on our website and FB page! She invited us to participate in the luncheon at the Senior Center FOLLOWING the planting event! Planting starts at the Windsor senior center at 8:30am on November 4th, and ends with a hosted luncheon at 11:30am at the senior center!

Diane Brabetz suggested that we start to mask up for Doug!! There was a reminder, that EVEN THOUGH we are HUGGERS, that we SHOULD NOT HUG Doug just yet -let him get through this next phase!!!

Michael Juric got us all revved up about the upcoming FUNraiser. We currently have a steering committee. Athena committee has decided that we are not going to do a LIVE auction and will only have SILENT auction items. We will be working with GREATER GIVING to get things on line and be able to conduct the silent auction through them!! . We are hoping to have about 10 items that are HIGHER TICKET ITEMS, as well as some lower priced auction items! It is anticipated that we will serve APPETIZERS and DESSERTS!! While we have not decided, it is expected that we will also have a RAISE the PADDLE where we can directly contribute to KIDS SPREE or the HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRAD!
It is recommended that we invite people from out of the club. Still on the docket is that of LIVE MUSIC! Lots of other things to do to get this together -but WE are off to a GREAT START to make this a successful FUNraiser!! If you are interested in participating or taking the lead in something, contact MICHAEL JURIC!!
Dates on the table for the event - at this point are -sometime in April or MAY 4th!

RECOGNITIONS were aplenty -with:
Geoff Harrison
who gave $100 to any "wonderful area of Rotary" for his Birthday
•Leslie Lewis who just celebrated a birthday -and we missed her at Rotary!
•Barbara McChesney who's is in South America celebrating her next year circling the planet
•Boyd Morrison who reviewed what he and his wife (who is working Harvest) did for his birthday - and generously gave $50 (thank you!!)
•Joan Mora gave $100 to Ken Moulton Foundation (Thank you!) for her birthday

ANNIVERSARIES
Scott Bonin and Londa were celebrating their anniversaries. Scott wasn't there and Londa is going to talk to Philip about what they are giong to do for their celebration!!

SPEAKERS/PROGRAM
Steve Lehman and Karen Alves, presented on the upcoming WINDSOR MILITARY MEMORY WALL!

History was given on Karen who was born and raised in Windsor and who is, among many other things, the founder of the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree event. Steve Lehman, is the curator of the Windsor Museum and was at the Sonoma County Recorder Office professionally for many years. He received his History Degree from Sonoma State.
Steve introduced Karen mentioning that she is the GENERAL CONTRACTOR for the creation of the Memorial Wall! Karen mentioned that certain portions of the Green area had not been highlighted before (including the flag poles), however with the development of the wall many portions are being revealed. Karen reviewed the specifics of the plaque that will be installed identifying the different branches of the military service. Further, both Steve and Karen highlighted those who would be honored, including the 86 individual men who were training for combat at the local airport, and died. Karen mentioned that her father was a young man who watched many of these pilots as they were taking off.
It was noted that the first pilot was killed on March 21st, 1943 at the Santa Rosa Airdome (site of the current airport). Karen and Steve reviewed a few of the incidents where civilians were also killed due to plane crashes at the airport!
Each presenter subsequently noted that many of those who perished were buried in Shiloh Cemetery!
There was a review of the upcoming Windsor Military Memorial Wall which is going to feature the names of 86 individuals who lost their lives at the (now ) Santa Rosa Airport during WWII, and include 11 Windsor men who lost their lives defending our country in “all wars.”
"All Wars" refers to the earliest war that which includes the Philippine American War.

JB Leep mentioned that money is being collected thru the sale of 4x8 and 8x8 bricks to commemorate individuals and donors. wall;

“Karen and Steve indicated that the Windsor memorial wall will be formally presented and dedicated on Saturday, November 4, 2023. At 11:00 am. They encouraged all members of the community to come to the Windsor Green for this memorable event.”

Sue Nelson, President for the day, gave each of the presenters a Rotary Notebook and thanked them for all their work on the Windsor Memorial Wall Project, and other Windsor based projects.
Sue thanked everyone for being here today and reminded everyone of Doug's message to "make a difference in someone's life" this next week!

Meeting ended at 8:30am.

respectfully submitted,
Pam
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Meeting Bulletin - October 10, 2023

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Igor Peniche

Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting notes October 10, 2023

Good Morning! - Rotary Club of Windsor! By President Doug Williams
Pledge of Allegiance – led by Londa Faber
Inspiration – Mike Merrill, Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day. “In any great undertaking it is not enough for a man to depend simply upon himself.” Lone Man (Teton Souix)
Song – Heather Cullen, “What the World Needs Now is Love”
Visiting Rotarians – Igor Peniche Ruiz, Rotary Club of Merida Mexico
Guests – Les Brabetz, Anne-Louise (Exchange Student from France)

Anna is available for Club Members to invite along for an event, meal, or just a chance to share some time together. Get on Anne-Louise’s calendar and check-in with Anne-Loise or Jamie Williams.

Announcements/Events
GIvingtime.org/Sonoma – website for District 5130 events information

Arundo Removal with Russian River Keepers & HBG Rotary – Kurt Mitchler. October 28, 9am – noon.
Foundation Dinner – October 28, Ukiah
Halloween Party – Larry McCabe. October 21 Funding Food & Toy Drive at Odd Fellows Hall. Dancing and fun with the other service clubs. Time to buy your tickets!
November 4 – Monica McCabe is leading our club in Daffodil Planting 4500 bulbs! 2.5 hours planting followed by quick lunch at the Senior Center. Great opportunity for hands-on community service and we’ll see our bright results next spring.
FUNraiser – Michael Juric is leading the FUNraiser committee and will be reporting our next event plans next week.

Club Assembly

President Doug took a few minutes to allow each table to discuss “what would you like our club to do this Rotary year?” Each table reported their ideas back to Doug.

Morning Program – Igor Peniche, introduced by Dianne Brabetz
- From the Yucatan Peninsula District of Rotary, Past President of two Clubs and Past District Governor of District 4195.

My History, Rotary save me!

District 4195 includes 84 Clubs and 1200 Members
Numerous International Grant projects his club(s) have enthusiastically supported
Currently supporting very important projects in Mexico including Mangrove Population, rejuvenating a bee population from being extinct, and a campaign against a very serious growth of suicide in their region.

Igor gave us a very heartfelt story of how the members of the Rotary Club of Windsor helped him survive a personal battle with depression and rebuild his life personally, professionally, and be part of an entire new family. His involvement in Rotary and the friendships that he has gained “saved me”.

Thank you to our guests and volunteers.
- Setup/Terry Andreacchi, Brian Williams, JB
- Greeter/Mike Ragsdale
- Song/Heather Cullen
- Scribe/Brian Ling
- Inspiration/Maureen Merrill
- Photography/Londa Faber

Closing comments and Adjourn – Did we make a difference in someone’s life? Thank you Igor, we clearly have!

Meeting Bulletin - October 3, 2023

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

International Service

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 5^th 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

Meeting Bulletin - September 26, 2023

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SRJC Public Safety Training Center

Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting notes September 26, 2023

Good Morning! - Rotary Club of Windsor!
Pledge of Allegiance – Dianne Brabetz
Inspiration – John Hakenberg presented historical quotes from John Adams
Song – Susan Cole, Rotary Rock
Visiting Rotarians – Welcome our own RCW member District Governor Tom Boylan
Guests – Cherise Arnold, SRJC Public Safety Training Center
Windsor Historical Moment - NW Pacific Railroad completed through the town in 1872.
Windsor HS – Windsor High Scholl is looking for volunteers for the Senior Mentoring program. Chief Raasch discussed his great experience last year mentoring a Senior student through his senior project. (Who wouldn’t want to shadow the Chief of Police!)
Halloween Party – Carol Martin. October 21 Funding Food & Toy Drive at Odd Fellows Hall. Dancing and fun with the other service clubs. This event will sell out.
November 4 – Monica McCabe is leading our club in Daffodil Planting 4500 bulbs! 2.5 hours planting followed by quick lunch at the Senior Center. Great opportunity for hands-on community service and we’ll see our bright results next spring.
Website Barbara thanked Tom Boyland for developing the “Giving Time” District website for members to find opportunities to participate in hands-on Community/Environmental projects throughout our Rotary District.
Fundraiser – Michael Juric is hosting planning meeting for our next “Fun”raiser efforts, small, medium, and large.
SCARC – RCW hosting this month’s SCARC on Thursday, here at Charlie’s. International theme “we are the world”. Any costumes or photos for slideshow decorations, etc. would be welcome. See Pam if you have something to loan to the club for the meeting on Thursday.
Tee Shirts coming for RCW members to wear during service projects.
Membership – Maureen leading membership meeting if you have membership questions, here is a great opportunity to learn more about sponsoring and being a Rotarian.
Windsor Parade is on Saturday – Saturday Rotary float, plus Wonderbread 5 Concert on the Green and the RCW Margarita Bar.
Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Fellows – Brian Ling described the donation process on the RI website and the Donation Report that is available to each Rotarian. DG Tom Boylan encouraged participation and the pride he has seen throughout the District and Internationally by being a Paul Harris Fellow. Brian presented recognitions to our members:
- Kurt Mitchler – Paul Harris + 1
- Barbara McChesney – Paul Harris + 1 and +2
- Pegi Ball – Paul Harris +5
- Bill Bolster – Paul Harris +7

Program – Cherise Arnold, SRJC Public Safety Training Center
- Received Rotary Scholarship from Sebastopol Club, happy to go “full circle” and be presenting to Rotary Clubs today
- Established in 1960, Two Rock area
- Moved to Windsor in 2002
- 6000 Annual Enrollments
- Programs: Fire Technology, Law Enforcement, In-Service Corrections and Dispatch, Emergency Medical Care, Administration of Justice
- Classes, degrees, training, certificates, +++
- Strong Workforce Program
- Proud to be part of the Windsor Community

Thank you to our guests and volunteers.
- Setup/Domingo Calleja
- Greeter/John Hackenburg
- Song/Susan Cole
- Scribe/Brian Ling
- Inspiration/John Hackenburg
- Photography/Barbara McChesney

Closing comments and Adjourn – President Doug talked about his career in Fire Service and maintaining active certifications. He has watched the success of the Training Center from Two Rock to Windsor and it has produced thousands of terrific servants to our community.

Meeting Bulletin – September 12, 2023

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Michele Chaboudy Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Making it happen!

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.

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!!

Russian River Clean-up on September 16 from 9-11am
SCARC (Sonoma County Association of Rotary Clubs)meeting at Charlie's on September 28th (Windsor Club is Hosting!!)
Windsor Parade on September 30
The Halloween Community Party on October 21st
District Wide River Clean up on October 28
WE ARE DARK on October 31st
The Daffodil Project on November 4
Honoring the VETS on November 11 at the Town Green
The Nations Finest Bagpipe and BBQ on November 11
WRC Board meeting at JB and Carols on November 18

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!

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!!

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 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!

She mentioned that the habits of Successful Entrepreneurs include (but are not limited to):

Be good at Networking
Be a good interviewers
Be observant and scrutinize products and technology
Ask WHY or WHY NOT
Make unusual associations and connections

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 Dance of the Possible by SCOTT BERKUN
The Innovation Engine by TINA SEELIG
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

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

Meeting Bulletin – September 5, 2023

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Heather Cullen on the Windsor Academy of Performing Arts

Meeting Bulletin - August 22, 2023

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Craft Talks: Robin Resendez and Wally Krutz

Good Day fellow Rotarians, friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s minutes are from TUESDAY August 22, 2023

DID I MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEBODY’S LIFE?
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 29^TH, 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 31^st.   Volunteers are always welcome!
Leah Hansen announced the Windsor Day Parade will be held September 30^th, 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 5^th.    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 29^th, 6pm Ed Turners office at the Airport Center
Foundation Budget Wednesday August 30^th, 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 8^th. 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 16^th, contact Barbara McChesney, barbsmcc@gmail.com
October 28^th:      Windsor Food and Toy Halloween Fundraiser save the date, contact Larry McCabe: windsormccabe@gmail.com
NOVEMBER 11^TH: 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 1^st grade. Wally got his first job, a paper route, in the 6^th grade and got a job at a gas station in the 8^th 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

Tuesday, 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 5^th 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

Tuesday, 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

Tuesday, 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

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Reverend Mary Beene

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 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

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

A New Rotary District 5130 Year!

Meeting Bulletin - June 27, 2023

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The King of Rock & Roll and how he changed music

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:

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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!

Meeting Bulletin - June 20, 2023

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Zero Waste Sonoma

Meeting Bulletin - June 13, 2023

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Public Speaking - Awful to Awesome

Meeting Bulletin - June 6, 2023

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Rotary Scholarships

Meeting Bulletin - May 23, 2023

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Meagan Black for Riebli Elementary School

Meeting Bulletin - May 16, 2023

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Craft Talks - Boyd Morrison, Steve Klick, John Hackenburg

ROTARY CLUB OF WINDSOR

MAY 16, 2023

The meeting began at 7:34 with a welcome from our president, Brian Ling! The pledge of allegiance was lead by Jo Timmson and the Inspiration was provided by Mike Merrill, who quoted (and I am interpreting!) Granville Keiser(?) . The words of wisdom suggest that we should be "discreet, keep our rude comments to ourselves, be a listener, and the the tone of your conversation!" Interestingly enough, his quote was from the 1800's!!

Bill Arnone was not available to lead us in song so Michael Juric and Sue Nelson led us in singing "God Bless America!" Not too bad for a couple of "non-choral" members!!

There were no visiting Rotarians, however both Stefan, our Travelling Genius" and Domingo, our "son", were in attendance!

There were a TON of announcements:

•Mother's day event at Keisar Park brought in about $1000 to our international fund! Now the Bar has been dusted off and we are ready to rock and roll!!

•Brian thanked each of the team members who worked on the Teacher Appreciation event (Doug, Sue, Pam, Beth, Joan and Terry) - then he announced that Terry had been behind the scenes delivering candy and donuts, to the teachers during the Team Appreciation week - BRAVO TERRY!!!

•May 20th is going to be a COMBO day of Rotary Activities - there is the Faught/Shiloh/Pleasant Cleanup in the morning at 10am (starting at Bill Bolster's home) with a BBQ and POT LUCK to follow at his place around 2:00pm . This will be the "meeting" for the 5th Tuesday - remember - NO MEETING on MAY 30th !!!!

•The Rotary Bar is opening on June1st with Pride and Joy being the opening act!! Renee Hyde is looking for signups!! Please find a slot to either set up, serve or clean up between June 1st and August 30th!!

•Beth Smith is looking for volunteers for PROJECT GRAD!! it takes over 250 volunteers to get this thing off the ground and running! there is a QR code that will give you all the necessary information!!

•Stefan gave an update on the Odyssey of the Mind event that is coming up.The team has built a Pirate Ship which they are shipping back East for the event! The students are soliciting funds to send three of the team members to Michigan for the finals.

•The Club, under the guidance of Monica McCabe will be working with the town on the development of a grant to plant daffodils all around Windsor in an effort towards beautification!! Monica is taking the lead on writing the grant, with the support of her team.

•Domingo, "our son", announced that he is going to receive his certificate on May 20th in real estate. He is going to continue at SRJC to secure his AA in Real Estate, business Management and Economics! He gave a heartfelt thank you to the club members for all the support, but also to Renee Hyde, whom he had asked about staying for four month(when he first arrived) - Hummmmm, let's see? It has been about 18 months (and growing!).

•Boyd Morrison, was inducted by Renee Hyde, Membership Chair, into the club! Boyd spoke of feeling a desire to give back to the community and transition from being a "Soccer Dad!". Having lived in Windsor for 14 years, both he and his wife are wine makers, and are raising two children one of whom is off to University! WELCOME BOYD!!!!

•Birthday acknowledgements went to Renee Hyde, who was in New Orleans with 1700 other agents! She generously gave $100 to the Ecuador Language project and $100 to the Odyssey of the Mind!

•Carol Martin celebrated with JB and Stefan by planting, going to a movie and having dinner out!!

•Leslie Lewis and Nirmal will be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary at the Lodge of Bodega Bay - and she also contributed $100 to the John Lewis fund

•Susan Cole, almost forgot that it was her 20th wedding anniversary but she did not forget to contribute to the Windsor Community Foundation!!

CRAFT TALKS

•Steve Klick, gave an extensive history of his background which included being raised in the lumber industry in Fort Bragg before he left for college and never returned to Ft. Bragg!! He started studying engineering before switching to Arizona and becoming a geologist!! He went to Spain in the late 1990's where he met and married his wife, Mapi. He and Mapi lived in Spain for 10 years, where they ran a restaurant, before returning to the United States They have two children,Lucia and Frank. Steve has a strong connection both professional and voluntarily to serving in the Fire Service. Currently he is president of the Sonoma County Fire District. He has returned to the field of engineering and is the owner of Bauer Engineering. He is actively involved in volunteerism with focus on Engineers without Borders. He and Mapi still own a home in Malaga, Spain, where they MIGHT end up retiring! The question arose about his significant weight loss, where Steve mentioned that he has lost 85 pounds. the secret to success is..."eating vegetables and eat less!" Further, he mentioned that a professional challenge resulted in his taking inventory of being more disciplined! He admitted that he had to "put his mind to self discipline self to lose the weight!"

Congratulations, Steve - Before you know it you will be at your wrestling weight!!!

John Hackenburg, apologized that he did not have a power point and suggested that we just use Steve's photos again as he walked through his history!! Born and raised in Colon, Michigan. There was a medical reference to describe the level of excitement associated with the name of his town, but I won't go there....he is the youngest of three children, and attended school in a one room school house where he graduated in 1965. He mentioned that he met his wife, Jean, at College and they married three weeks after his graduations! (Celebrating 54 years!! yeah!!) John reviewed his history which involved his going to Pensacola to attend Navy Flight School and receiving his wings when he was in Beeville, Texas. He got his MBA in 1979. He and Jean moved back to California where his daughter was born and where he was flying A7's in Lemoore, California! He completed two tours in Vietnam (thank you John!!) where he talked of being "playmates" with the North Koreans!! Upon completion of his active duty, he remained in the Reserves, and finally retired from the Navy in 1996.

He mentioned that his wife, Jean, "stumbled into" Atari . While his wife was in high tech and finance, John was a salesman! He and Jean moved to Sonoma County in the mid 1990's where they were able to pursue their interest in biking, hiking and making wine. In 2013, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and a detached retina. This was followed with five years of changes, which included selling their ranch, major life changes and moving to Windsor! All seems to be fine, because he and Jean are travelling all over the world and particularly enjoy ADVENTURE TRAVEL! Their is no moss growing under their feet!! A past president, John has served on the Board in Windsor as Foundation Chair! Many thanks, John!!

Stefan Neuber, our Exchange Student gave a super short presentation on some of the things that our Iphones can do - that we don't even know about...I was too busy trying to do what he was suggesting so I did not take notes! Generally, everyone thought that we should have him do a program on the wonders of Iphones!!

Brian gave thanks and a round of applause to all who made the meeting happen. He also told a brief story about his father's involvement with Lumber transport (linking back to Steve's early history). Reminded us about the event on Saturday and wished us a GREAT WEEK...Go do something Rotarian!!!

respectfully submitted

Pam Moulton

Meeting Bulletin - May 09, 2023

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Teacher of the Year

Meeting Bulletin - May 02, 2023

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Nan Su of the Epoch Times

Meeting Bulletin - April 25, 2023

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Chris Castillo - Verity

Meeting Bulletin - April 18, 2023

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Festival of Brotherhood

Meeting Bulletin - April 11, 2023

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Microplastics Everywhere

Meeting Bulletin - April 4, 2023

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

A Year in Review

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 –

Meeting Bulletin - March 28, 2023

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

A Visit from Mayor Rosa Reynoza

A. Good Morning Rotary Club of Windsor by President Brian Ling

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

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

I. Upcoming Events and announcements

The District Assembly is April 1. Everyone should have received an email invite.
Windsor High School needs Volunteers for Senior Project Night PLEASE SIGN UP TO BE A PANELIST FOR OUR SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATIONS, 4/19/23 @5:30pm
Click here for: Community Panelist Signup
The Scholarship Committee has received 15 applications and is in the interview stage of the process.
RYE Golf Tournament at WGC Saturday April 22 . This is a fund raiser for the Sonoma County Rotary Foreign Exchange Student Program
SCARC Meetings Healdsburg Sunrise, April 27, Petaluma Valley April 27. (conflicting info here - to be resolved). See https://www.rotary5130.org/club-associations/scarc/ for more details.
The District Conference is May 4-7 at Konocti Resort - see https://www.rotary5130.org/ for more details.
Environmental-Barbara shared that the movie Microplastics is going to be shown in Healdsburg on April 10 or you can watch it in the comfort of your home via Zoom. Barbara and her sisters have created a new website and blog about all the research they have done on microplastics.
Stefan will be hosting a fundraising German dinner on April 29

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.

K. Thank you to our guest and volunteers :

Set/up : Beth and Bill
Greeter: Rags
Song: JB
Scribe: Kathy
Inspiration: Scott

Guests: : Domingo, Stefan, David, Ava, Jackson, Camilla and her family, Boyd

L. Closing Comments and Adjourn: Team Work acknowledged

A big Thank you to the 35th Anniversary Party Team!!

Meeting Bulletin - March 21, 2023

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

DGE Tom Boylan

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

The Green Hair event in Healdsburg raised $39,000. For the fight against polio. Great picture Bill.
The club anniversary celebration is March 25. The theme is The Great Gatsby. Please RSVP asap to Joan.
The District Assembly is April 1. Everyone should have received an email invite.
Windsor High School needs Volunteers for Senior Project Night PLEASE SIGN UP TO BE A PANELIST FOR OUR SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATIONS, 4/19/23 @5:30pm

Community Panelist Sign

The Scholarship Committee has received 15 applications.
RYE Golf Tournament at WGC Saturday April 22 . This is a fund raiser for the Sonoma County Rotary Foreign Exchange Student Program
SCARC Annual Crab Feed in Cloverdale April 23. This is a Fundraiser for the Cloverdale High School Interact Club (Rotary youth
The District Conference is May 5-7
Sue gave an update complete with pictures on prior foreign exchange students: Simone from Italy is engaged; Claire from France just had her second baby; Nick from Australia was recently in Washington State for business.
H. Recognitions: Stefan gave a brief presentation about his trip to Texas and being named a SXSW EDU Champion.

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

Meeting Bulletin - March 14, 2023

Tuesday, 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

Darin has been on the Tribal Council for over 10 years as Chairman. Darin strongly feels that he will bring much integrity, honor, and respect to the position in which he was voted into. He has been in the Commercial Construction Industry for over twenty-five years and believes that his leadership skills in that position would complement his sworn duties as a Chairman for the Koi Nation. Darin is extremely committed to encourage the youth of the tribe as well as the adults to embrace their culture with their language preservation, history, and spirituality.

Dino Beltran, Vice 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.

Judy Fast Horse, Secretary

Judy has been a part of the Tribal Government since before the tribe’s restoration. She also has been involved with Economic Tribal Development. Starting out as a mother of teenagers to now being a grandmother; Judy has seen the growth of the tribe. She is now motivated more than ever to support the youth of the tribe in completing their education and to becoming upstanding citizens of both the tribe and surrounding communities. She feels that all starts with respect for oneself and others. Judy is firmly dedicated to the tribe and ensuring the care and well-being of coming generations of the Koi Nation.

Respectfully submitted,
Monica McCabe

Meeting Bulletin - March 7, 2023

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Sonoma Watershed

Meeting Bulletin - February 28th, 2023

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

SANAS Cuenca

Meeting Bulletin - February 21, 2023

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Windsor Town Manager

SoCo Superintendent of Schools

Sonoma County Airport

Rotary Club of Windsor February 7, 2023
A. Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor by President Brian Ling
B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Beth
C. Inspiration presented by Mike Merrill

D. Song led by Geoff Harrison - Take Me Out to the Ballgame
E. Visiting Rotarians-
F. Guest: Anastasia Shapniup (Ukraine), Samuel Neylon, Kevin Waldrich, Stephanie Keebler, Noel Leone
G. Student of the year Award

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.

H. Upcoming Events and Announcements

Dictionary Distribution starts tomorrow (Pegi)
The club anniversary celebration is March 25. The theme is The Great Gatsby. Please RSVP asap to Joan.
Environmental Gov Citation Award temporarily delayed while Barbara catches her breathe. They just returned from a fabulous trip to Patagonia and Antarctic
Windsor High School needs Volunteers for Senior Project Night PLEASE SIGN UP TO BE A PANELIST FOR OUR SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATIONS, 4/19/23 @5:30pm

Community Panelist Sign

WRCF Budget Meeting , Carol
RYE Golf Tournament at WGC Saturday April 22 . This is a fund raiser for the Sonoma County Rotary Foreign Exchange Student Program
SCARC Annual Crab Feed in Cloverdale April 23. This is a Fundraiser for the Cloverdale High School Interact Club (Rotary Youth).

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 :
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 speaker

Meeting Bulletin - January 17, 2023

Tuesday, 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.”

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Meeting Bulletin - January 10, 2023

Tuesday, 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 Ford

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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!

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Meeting Bulletin - December 20, 2022

Stefan's Story

2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference with Santar Rosay Outgoing Mayor, Chris Rogers

Meeting Bulletin - December 6, 2022

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Court Appointed Special Advocates

Wally Krutz explains the Grand Jury
and a Craft Talk by Geoff Harrison

Meeting Bulletin - November 15, 2022

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Jim Wood

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

Greeter/Mike Ragsdale
Song/Sandie Krutz
Scribe/Susan Cole
Inspiration/Londa Faber

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

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Sonoma Water and what you can do

Meeting Bulletin - November 01, 2022

Tuesday, November 1, 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:

Saturday November 5, 11-2 Veterans Day Club Service Event at Nations Finest. 9500 Oak Park Street 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.

The first work day for the Sonoma County Fire District (SCFD) Demonstration Garden, which received substantial funding from the Rotary Club of Windsor, will be on Friday, October 28th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. 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, 8200 Old Redwood Highway (corner of Hembree Lane and Old Redwood Highway). Kindly send an email to Sue Nelson (jsneslon1@comcast.net) and she will coordinate with Chief Foreman to provide lunch for all Rotarian workers.

Ken Moulton Leadership Academy November 18-19 8:30-5 at SRJC, sign up 10/31. See district web page.
Windsor Food and Toy Drive, joint project with Windsor Service Clubs Larry and Monica McCabe to chair the committee.December 16 & 17. Volunteers will be needed
Club Holiday Party Friday December 16
Monte Carlo Night February 4, more volunteers are needed for the committee.
Windsor High School needs Volunteers for Senior Project Night PLEASE SIGN UP TO BE A PANELIST FOR OUR SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATIONS, 4/19/23 @5:30pm
Community Panelist Sign Up Form
Dark on 5th Tuesday November 29
Env Com November Theme JB Leep 0 out that waste. Microplastic Madness Movie. , THE 5 R'S: REFUSE, REDUCE, REUSE, REPURPOSE, RECYCLE

H. Celebrations and acknowledgements:

David and Barbara took a month long road trip through central Oregon and Washington.
Wally Kurtz announce an upcoming tour of the Family Justice Center. It will be on a Friday at 3:30 date TBD.
Heather Cullen shared that the food pantry needs donations for the Holidays. She has a donation barrel in her driveway 9525 Jessica Drive
November 17&18 The History of Windsor Musical . Need to have a Rotary info booth in the lobby. Gabi and Stefan will sell baked goods to raise money for their West Coast Safari.

JB Leep was in charge of promotion for his 50th College Reunion, part of that is creating a Class Book, his class had more input than any other class.

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:

it’s raining the roads are slick, be careful
Thank You to the speaker
Reminders about : The History of Windsor Play, Veterans luncheon on Saturday, Gabi’s brownies
Carl Wiuff’s wife, Lizbeth has passed away.

Meeting Bulletin - October 25, 2022

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Gabriela's Story

Meeting Bulletin - October 18, 2022

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Polio Recognition Day

Meeting Bulletin - October 11, 2022

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Staubli in Windsor

Meeting Bulletin - October 4, 2022

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Craft Talks from Members

Meeting Bulletin - September 27, 2022

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Windsor Council and Mayoral candidates

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
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

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.

Latest info on COVID from your Rotary Nurse…..

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

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Sonoma County Transit Authority

Meeting Bulletin - September 13, 2022

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Poland and Ukraine

Meeting Bulletin - September 6, 2022

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Motown

Meeting Bulletin - August 30, 2022

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

5th Tuesday Golf Social - Putting Contest with WUSD Pro Danielle Buckman

Meeting Bulletin - August 23, 2022

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Craft Talks

Good Morning! Let’s look at the recap of our Tuesday meeting with President Brian!

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 5^th Tuesday event, which will be held on MONDAY, AUGUST 29^th , 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 1^st. 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 35^th 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 70^th 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.

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.
Notify Sonoma County Public Health online that you have tested positive so that you can be counted and your infection tracked.
Notify your personal physician as he /she may want to start you on Paxlovid (antiviral drug).
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.

Wally Test

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