Club Assembly

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Sept. 3, 2024

Good day to you.

` 4 way test

` Song - Susan Cole - Beatles song

` Inspiration - Diane Brabatz

` Visiting Rotarians - N/A

` Visitors - Randall Neff (last time as a guest, inducted today into our club)

Environmental Moments - Margaret Johnson told a story of a teaching moment in her past where she told the students about a “solar clothes drier”, (a clothes line). She discussed other options of drying clothes such as using drying racks (set in her bathtub) or using bungee chords to make a clothes line in the garage and hanging wet clothes from hangars on them. She suggested there are benefits to going back to the old ways.

` Announcements

Chili Cook-Off on 9/7

John LeCave will be substitute president at our next meeting on 9/10

Renee Hyde - discussed Rotary Bar - last night on the Town Green. We made $2100.00. A short video of all the people who had worked the Rotary Bar last season set to the song, “Tequila”.

Monica McCabe - encouraged everyone to sign the photo book of Doug's debunking to be delivered to him during the week.

Ribbon cutting for Kaiser Pump Park is set for 9/11/24. Members are encouraged to attend the ceremony as our club had donated $10,000 to the construction.

` Induction - Congratulations Randall Neff for joining Rotary. He enjoyed a previous career in library work and continues this passion with the Windsor Public Library.

` Barbara McChesney and club members gave a brief summary of everything we are doing through the end of the year.

Some club activities include:

` Environmental - How to be eco-friendly

Youth services.

` Fundraising Committee leader needed

` Community Service team - Monica discussed the 9/28 - Windsor Parade. We need people to make posters and possibly have a poster party. Also, a meeting on 9/9 will be held for the Grant committee.

` Membership Chairman - Maureen - we need help to attract people to our club, retain membership, and help provide orientation.

` Council on Aging - Larry discussed the Meals on Wheels program. $200,000 in grants will NOT be funded this year. There are volunteer opportunities to deliver meals to seniors while at the same time check on their well being.

` Freaky Fundraiser- There are opportunities here to work with other community service groups to make this event happen.

` Food/Toy Drive - Larry shared that at the holiday food and gift giveaway, we give 300 boxes of food and approximately 800 kids toys. Club members are asked to help with this.

` Kincade Monument - Larry explained that a rock monument will be scheduled for placement in Foothills Park and coin medallions will be created to present to first responders who had saved Windsor from the Kincade Fire. Volunteers are still needed for this committee.

` Scholarship programs-Michael J.is looking for members to help with scholarships.

` Rotary meeting assignments- There are always needs for the various areas of club management.

` Rotary International - Renee (for Pam) discussed the need for suggestions on money dispersement.

` Barbara had created posters of Windsor Rotary Club activities, attached them to the walls, and gave everybody 15 minutes to go around and sign up for what they would be interested in volunteering/helping with, by posting a post-it with their name and subject on the activity poster.

Barbara thanked everyone who helped volunteer at the days meeting.

Robin Schifando - Scribe

Eric Johnston: CEO of Sonoma Media Investments

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Rotary Club of Windsor: Minutes of club meeting for August 27

*President, Barbara McChesney, called the meeting to order at 7:30
*Mike Merrill led the Pledge of Allegiance
*Susan Cole led the song "Dancin' in the Streets"
*Doug Williams led the Inspiration
*Visiting Rotarians: Eric Johnston, CEO & Publisher of Sonoma Media Investments
*Visitors: Selena Francis, Randall Ness, Kristin Liekhus, Kim Knor (85 year old sky diving legend)

Announcements:
*Larry McCabe reminded us to take some free bottles of wine
*Renee Hyde reporting on last weeks bar making $1208.25 and a yearly total of $22,952 earned. This week is the last Thursday of the bar on the green
*Sue Nelson announced that Friday 9/20 at noon a dedication lunch will be served celebrating the Wellness Center
*Kim Knor at 85 years old has completed 738 sky jumps; She aims to complete 1,000 jumps; she won gold in 1962 on the US
Women's Parachute Team
*Barbara McChesney said that 9/21 will be a county wide clean-up campaign; she will send an informative email

Induction:
*Maureen Merrill led the induction for Kristin Liekhus sponsored by Carol Martin

Speaker: Maureen Merrill introduced Eric Johnston, CEO & Publisher of Sonoma Media Investments. Eric related how lucky we were to have the Press Democrat which reports "real local news" about Sonoma County

Thank Yous:
*Host: Domingo
*Greeter: Renee Hyde
*Set-Up: Kurt Michler
*A/V Set Up: Jessica Dominguez
*Inspiration: Doug Williams
*Song: Susan Cole
*Scribe: Margaret Johnson
*Photography: Sue Nelson

The meeting adjourned at 8:30.
Respectfully submitted,

Margaret Johnson, Scribe for the Day

Eric Johnston: CEO of Sonoma Media Investments

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Today's meeting featured a talk by Eric Johnston, CEO of Sonoma Media Investments, which publishes several papers including the Press Democrat

Tara Good-Young and PDI

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Maureen Merrill-president for the day

Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor.

Call to order 7:30am

4 Way Test

Maureen with special add of Pegi Ball helping announce!

Song: Geoff Harrison

Let’s Go Fly a Kite – David Tomlinson, Dick Van Dyke and the Londoners. Do you remember the last time you flew a kite? It’s great fun – go fly a kite!

Inspiration: Mike Merrill

James Clear – Author of atomic habits – “wisdom is the echo of experience”

Visiting Rotarians:

None ?

Visitors:

Speaker Andrew Redick
Celina Francis, former Rotarian
Kristen (no AnaBeth since she started school)
Randall is back!

Environmental moment:

Monica McCabe - Bought a water distiller on Amazon (less than $100) for CPAP! Super easy and way better than all of those plastic bottles! About 3 hours for a gallon of water! ?? Can use for irons, humidifiers, etc….

Announcements-

Carol Martin – on tables, blue business cards! Mark your calendar for World Peace Conference at the end of January 2025! Our club is a sponsor! Headlined by Jennifer Jones – past international president!
- January 24, 25, 26, 2025 – DoubleTree Hotel, Rohnert Park
- www.peaceconference2025.org
- Join if you can!
Pam – International services meeting right after this meeting! Meet at back table!

Renee-Rotary bar – BLAST last week! $1,777.05 - $21,743.75 YTD, TWO events left!! One spot this week and one next week. Will send around sign up sheet!! Join if you can! A fun social!

Larry McCabe- Board Report from last night – everyone is welcome to come to the meetings.
- Carol – reporting on financials – moving $$ over $1.6 endowment to exchange bank, looking good!
- Areas of service – youth on track for exchange student next year
- Community service – grant to district for project around removal
- Submissions for us to give out grants. It’s FUN for us to give out money!
- International – meeting today
- Membership – Kristen is visitor today and will join the club next week
- Barbara will have a club assembly and discuss all volunteer opportunities
- Barbara is looking for help with Interact Club
- Kincade Monument – as tribute to firefighters of local fires; along with that we are looking at challenge coins – reminders that you have done something good. Want to give one to each firefighter and police officer in town
- Michael Juric – scholarships for HS students – we have 9 this year! One sent a thank you that Michael that he read to the club! So sweet!
- Peace Pole was dedicated to Big Picture Learning – after it was set! JB spoke at dedication!
- Maureen – you invite people to come to meetings, the board extends invitations to join Rotary. We introduce them to club and have them learn about us.
- Michael – called Joe up to pick a number for raffle for Wine Cellar! 39 was drawn – so winner is …… Michael LaComte. – Oak tree winery in Windsor.
- Monica – thank you Michael for all of the work on the fundraiser and raffle
Monica – Windsor Pump Track – Saturday 9-1 workday if you can make it! It’s the dirt bike track that Windsor Rotary donated $10k to build!
Monica – starting grant solicitation season! List will be passed around if you have an organization that you would like to see on there add it to the list!
Birthdays in August!
- Brian – 63 on Friday! Had dinner with mom!
  - Put $100 to Polio Plus yesterday!
- Bill Bolster – celebrated 41^st anniversary of 40^th birthday!
  - $100 to Windsor Community Fund!
- Larry – birthday later this month and insurance premiums dropped! 65!
  - $65 to Community Foundation!
- Maureen – Birthday on Saturday! Sue stepped up to fine her!
  - $75 to Ken Walton scholarship fund!

Monthly theme: The Rotary International theme is membership and new club development.

Speaker: Andrew Reddie AI- JB announce

Associate Research Professor – Public Policy, UC Berkely.
Founder – UC Berkeley‘s Risk and Security Lab.

Was in Interact Club!
Impact of emerging technology on security – how they are being used and what the risk could be! Showed us a video of how AI can help us process. TDLR – Threat Deadline Likelihood Recommendation – a command-and-control system to analyze data at machine speeds. Use to inform human choices – not replace them. Future of life institute has the video if you would like to watch it.
Worry about how we use AI and how the rest of the world also uses AI. Work on international security and how we use AI to manage these risks. Easy job – explain AI in 20 minutes to group! Great book – Defining “The AI” from Russel and Norvig to get you introduced to this topic.
Many debates around what AI really is. In the states we think ChatGPT. Other countries think of robots (self driven cars for example).
AI pulls from a variety of different disciplines and is not a curriculum on its own. Natural language processing, knowledge representation, automated reasoning, machine learning, computer vision, robots, … that encompasses about 16 different schools of disciplines – engineering, science, philosophy, etc… Defining AI – use same decision making that you use as a human to collect and make that decision.
AI systems buy you – Speed, Efficiency and Emergent Properties.
Several bills on the table right now to forbid the use of AI. Case worker example you would go from the ability to make decisions with recommendations on 500 cases down to 5 to process all of the data by yourself. Can’t cost the bills as AI is currently being used.
Looks at what human strategists are missing. The “Go” game – learned how to play and looked at AlphaGo and how it learned to play the game and then started to do things that humans were not doing and showed us how to play the game differently.
Use cases - machine translation, speech recognition, medical diagnosis, gaming coding
Sensors tell you information – AI puts that information together to help you make decisions. Sensor picks something up, tracks speed, looks at composition, tells you where it came from – what is it??
Frontier models – Google, Amazon, etc… is open AI. That helps answer all questions since they are scraping and fine-tuning the date collected. These are not “searches” – AI predicts next word in sentence based on the information collected.
Can customize Chat GPT and make it better for your use and with which to play around!

QUESTIONS!

Any body of work being done on humans in terms of using these if cognitive development is being harmed?
- Yes, studies are being done and worry about cognitive development. ChatGPT is NOT a search – it is AI. Lots of work still to be done
Underreported environmental impact on energy used – how do you see that moving forward?
- Deploy nuclear reactors on data centers to handle the need.

Thank you to:

Host: Margaret Johnson

Greeter: Robin Resendez
Set-up: Kurt Mitchler
A/V set-up: Larry McCabe
Inspiration: Mike Merrill
Song: Geoff Harrison
Scribe: Alison Huber
Photography: Sue Nelson

Guests:

Andrew Redick
Celina Francis
Kristen
Randall

Tara Good-Young and PDI

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Minutes, Rotary Club of Windsor, August 13, 2024

Pledge of Allegiance – Steve Klick

Song: - JB: When the Saints Go Marching In

Visiting Rotarians: Kristin Koszewski and Anna Beth, Randy Neff

Environmental Moment: Chris Landwehr showed several items. His wife, Maureen, makes fabric and beeswax covers for dishes (instead of plastic wrap), she also sewed bags for storing bulk grocery items, and they have purchased bags for buying and storing veggies and fruit from the store. Thanks, Chris and Maureen!

Announcements:

Michael Le Comte posts news to our Rotary Club of Windsor Facebook page. Check it out!

August 14: There will be a Peace Pole dedication tomorrow at 7:15 pm at Big Picture Learning, formally North Bay Met Academy)

August 19: Board meeting, on Zoom, 5:30 pm.

August 20: Past President Maureen Merrill will preside

August 27: Eric Johnson at our Tuesday meeting

August 29: SCARC dinner: August 29

September 14. Rotary Youth Golf Tournament: Sponsors and volunteers are needed! Contact Renee!

September 21: 38^th annual Russian River Watershed Clean up

September 28: Windsor Day Parade

Rotary Bar Report: last week the bar earned $1,100, and the total for the summer so far is $20,016

Instant Wine Cellar: $50 a ticket. We only have five tickets left!

Our Exchange student from Germany, Stefan, is coming for a semester at UC Berkeley! Carol and JB are looking for a few basic housekeeping supplies to help him get set up. Contact Carol if you would like to help!

Debunking summary: Michael Juric, master of ceremonies, thanked all who helped and attended the wonderful debunking for Doug, including: Bill, Steve, Monica, Pam, Pegi, Mike and Maureen, Sue and John, Michael LeComte, Boyd, Beth, Renee, Brian, JB, Carol, Tom, Barbara, Larry and Wally in absentia, and everyone in the club who helped make it a special evening for Doug by setting up, cleaning up, sending messages, working on skits, and more. What a team!

Next month’s theme: Membership and new club development. Consider inviting a friend or neighbor to a breakfast meeting!

Our Exchange Student from Windsor to Taiwan, Natalie Huey, is home from a wonderful year! Natalie shared slides and stories of her time in Taiwan. She was able to take some fun classes including culinary, watercolor, handiwork, and computer. She loved city life! She was in a KPop club! Students in Taiwan study very hard at school, and are in Cram Clubs after school and on the weekend. Natalie said there is a lot of pressure to excel. Social Networking is very popular – even her host grandma has Instagram. Several members asked Natalie to come back and tell us more about her year.

Speaker: Tara Good Young

Tara is the CEO of Pediatric Dental Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving low income children, children with special needs and educating parents about the importance of good, early dental health. Tooth decay is the #1 preventable chronic disease in U.S. children. Dental insurance, and MediCal-dental do not cover all the expense of this type of treatment so Tara works hard to win grants and donor support.

Thanks to:

Host: Larry Mills

Greeter: Mike Ragsdale

Set Up: Robin and Kristine

A/V set up: Mike Rausch

Song: Susan Cole

Scribe: Monica McCabe

Photography: Sue Nelson

Respectfully submitted:

Monica McCabe

A Visit from District Governor Jim O’Grady

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

President Barbara McChesney called the meeting to order

JB Leep introduced Larry, Susan and Geoff to lead us in a singalong version of The 4 Way Test
This was followed by JB giving us the following inspiration, “If you’re not making mistakes then you’re just not trying things that are difficult enough”
Visting Rotarians – District Governor Jim O’Grady,
Visitors – interact -Gael Zatino, Sergio Sales, Kristin and Annabeth Karzinky (sp), Randal on his 4^th visit has decided that will apply to be part of the club.
President Barabara reminded us of the environmental challenges we face and cited the large fire in California as an example of the effect of global warming as a lead in to the introduction of adding time to our meeting for an Environmental Moment (every week) – this week was kicked off by Michael Juric, Rotarians are encouraged to bring their own Environmental Moments to share at future meetings.
Michael’s Moment – Michael was introduced to a laundry detergent that friends use while visiting them in Mendocino – it comes in cardboard rather than a plastic container. He has made the switch to this product and so has one less thing that comes in plastic packaging.
Calendar
Doug’s Debunking Aug 9th
Announcements:
Renee Hyde rotary bar – $2,252.13 in sales last Thursday bringing the cumulative to $18,804.35!
This week’s band is Cassy B (pop band) – could use one more person. There are 4 more Thursday nights on the Green remaining!
Wine cellar lottery – Only 50 tickets will be sold! -16 more to go at $50 each! Winner will receive 49 bottles of wine!
Doug’s Debunking – be there at 5.45 – send to Michael Juric a line or two about “how Doug made a difference”
Beth and Domingo – introduced our youth exchange guests Daniella and Alyssa. The big take away from visiting Spain was the “foreign streets were compact and interesting to experience”
This month’s theme is Membership – In recognition of this Rotarian’s introduced themselves to Jim O’Grady and the club as if Jim were a new member and with their name and category (occupation)
District Governor Jim O’Grady’s presentaiton
Jim been part of Rotary for 20 yrs, President twice and plays accordion.
Jim O’Grady—international theme is the Magic of Rotary. “Magic is the power to influence events through mysterious forces.” We have the power to influence events in our community and around the world.
What is this magic of rotary? Friendship. “Friendship” what does that mean to you? love, belonging, connection – in the acts of delivering meal, reading to a child, giving a gift. Its not the things exchanged but the feeling that is shared.
Helen Keller quote “you have heard how my teacher found me in a dark soundless world and how with a little word dropped from her fingers a ray of light fropped from her soul she touched the darkness in my mind and I awoke in the joy and beauty of life” isn’t that what we as Rotarians are doing every day through service and fellowship
Jim is in Rotary first for friendship – and enjoys learning the names of who we serve and making friend with all that we …Rotary does much but it begins and ends with Friendships
Our district theme this year is building better friendships
Jim O’Grady presented Monica McCabe with a Friendship Award from the District. “Monica’s leadership style is friendly kind and gets things done. She exemplifies the spirit of Rotary. Monica does not hesitate to reach out to community members and city officials making friends for Rotary along the way. Without being asked, Monica checks in on Rotary members that may need a little extra support. She is a friend to all of us”
Monica stated she was, “glad she got dressed up today”
Trivia contest! – theme of trivia questions is friendship
What happened first? Membership reached 1 million or Women were allowed in Rotary?
Answer—Membership reached 1 million in 1985. Women joined Rotary in 1987
Which happened 1^st 4 way test was written or the first Rotary youth exchange happened?
Answer—1^st Youth Exchange
What is the plus in polio plus? Why did Rotary add plus to the campaign of ending Polio?
It was thought that it would also spur an increase in the immunization in other diseases with additional vaccinations for Measles, Diptheria, Tuberculosis, Whooping cough, Tetanus.
Every Rotarian Every Year—encouraging all Rotarians to give $25. Only half Rotarians give anything each year. Jim encouraged the group to find something fun to do—an event or something social that would generate some money so that a contribution of $25 may be given for every Rotarian of the club this year. Only 6 clubs out of the district’s 46 have achieved this goal.
What is the greatest distance from Chicago that the Four Way Test has been displayed?
Answer--Astronaut buzz aldrin planted a Four Way Test pin on the moon when he landed Apollo 11.
Accordion time!!!—1^st song from Poland – German polish gardens built
2^nd song—Greece—creating friendships for piece, teens from Greece and turkey brought together and started to bring teens from isreal and palistine too
3^rd song—italy—program to build intonation frineds through business and agriculture
4^th song—France—fellowship called Francophonie to promote the speaking of French around the world.
Fellowships—a way to channel one’s passion and hobbies into action and friendship to do good!
Any interest you have is likely to have a Rotary Fellowship you can join!
5^th song—Czechoslovakia—started clubs on and off over the years sometime meeting in secret due to political persecution or prohibition.
6^th song—Mexico—in 1930s Paul Harris traveled the world and planted trees as a symbol of friendship and Mexico was one of those countries he planted a tree.
7^th song—Liverpool England—a friendship exchange with Sweden. Our district is hoping to do wone with Egypt and another with Peru.
The last tune was the Beatles. They started off as an accordion band that Jim used to play with (wink wink—This may have been the part of Jim’s presentation that did not pass the 4 Way Test)
District 5130 Focus
3 years ago the focus was the environment
Last year it was mental health (international and in 5130)
This year it is on human trafficking – what can we do? There is a task force that your may join. Raine Howe part of the Polly Klass foundation is willing to speak to any rotary group
In addition, we have the focus on peace
Conference on Jan 24-26 at the double tree in Rohnert park
www.rotarypeaceconference.org
Jim ended with a story on friendship
Nearly 20 years ago Petaluma club adopted a village in Uganda. They, did the normal stuff, malaria nets, smokeless stoves but, the village really wanted education for their children. So the Rotarians took on this challenge of helping to provide education. Year’s later, a child of one of the women that grew up in with this education accidentally poured a pot of boiling water on her body. She received help through the rotary group. This assistance came not as part of the project her mom participated in but through the friendships developed over time.
After concluding, President Barabara presented Jim O’Grady with a gift and donation to put towards the peace conference
Then President Barbara said her Thank yous
Acknowledged the guests
Sergio, Randal, Kristen, Annabeth and Gael, the youth exchange students and the accompanying dad!
Jim for playing the accordion.
President Barbara pointed out the peace poll that will be going to the North Bay Met Academy. And said that each school has the option to choose the languages that adorn their pole
President Barbara then closed the meeting by asking us to “go out and make Rotary magic happen!”

Craft Talks and Interact

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Introduction to Interact Officers, plus 2 Craft Talks

July 30:
A Good morning welcome was delivered by President Barbara at 7:30am! Sandy Krutz led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Larry Mills led us in a song by the Beach Boys , “Surfin in the USA” which got us in the mood for the rest of our meeting!
Inspiration by Goethe was delivered by Maureen Merrill. “Against criticism we can neither protect nor defend ourselves. We must act in defiance of it and gradually criticism resigns itself to us.”
We had no Visiting Rotarians.
Our Visitors included Kristin and her daughter, Annabeth (sorry did not get their last names). This is their second visit to the Club. Other visitors included Interact Co-presidents Evan Jones and Jaslene Marquez, RYLA participants Evan and Gael Zetino, as well as Mike Jones (Evan’s father) Randall Smith (4^th visit) and Domingo’s girlfriend, Valentina (Welcome Valentina!).
July’s monthly theme is “Plastic Free” (Barbara’s favorite!!)
The following Announcements included:
•There will be a Board meeting and social at Barb and Dave’s home on Monday, August 5^th. This is actually chaired by Jim O’Grady, our new District Governor.

Renee- indicated that the Rotary bar has made over $16,000 (toward international projects!!) This week is a Zydeco Band!
Monica McCabe gave an update on the upcoming Debunking party for Doug Williams will be a Mike and Maureen’s. Please be there by 5:45pm! Gonna be a great party!!
Michael Le Comte shared Photos of the Faught road clean up! He reviewed some of the “catch” including a dead skunk in a bag , a vacuum cleaner and a bag of half full beer bottles!
Sandie Krutz updated the club on “Where is Joan Mora?” She mentioned that she is in Germany and was able to go to a Rotary meeting. Her hope is to be home by Doug’s Debunking !
Monica McCabe reminded us that the WINE CELLAR tickets are still available for $50 each! All the money comes back to the Community Service fund!
Larry McCabe gave an update on the “Kincade Firefighter monument

WE ARE ONE BUSY CLUB!!!
Speaker:

Barbara presented the Interact president pins to co-presidents, Jaslene and Evan. Jaslene shared the plans for Interact this year as being:

Inviting guest speakers to talk about issues that will raise awareness for the members (environment, bullying, etc)
Network with other Interact clubs
Start mentoring younger kids ( perhaps 1-2 Juniors to educate them on Interact)
Set Goasl for the club - posting upcoming workshops, discussion to attract new members and educate all interested.
Create an Interact Newsletter and Blog
Establish a BUDDY BENCH (an idea that was presented to the leadership by Tom Boylan!). This would be a bench that would signal to others that “I’m not doing well and I need someone to talk to!” They mentioned that is it important to not just ask “how are you doing?” but rather, “How are you doing, REALLY!”

Pres. Barbara related a story about assisting a student with Autism in an effort to raise the awareness of others to be more sensitive to students with Special Needs. President Barbara also asked the club members if anyone is interested in working with the Interact Club as the Rotary Representative. It would be meeting with the Club on Mondays for Lunch, for about 20 minutes!
Pegi introduced the Interact co-presidents Jaslene Marquez and Evan Jones and RYLA Evan and Gael Zetino. This was followed with sharing the video from RYLA this year, called “CAMP RYLA.”
Evan followed by stating that RYLA was the “BEST EXPERIENCE “ of his life. He said that it was magical to be in a situation where the trust factor was so high that the participants felt comfortable talking about highly sensitive topics. He said that “a broken crayon still colors” trying to indicate that, even those with issues or concerns still have something to contribute. He said some of the activities allowed for the “humanization of each other.” Gael mentioned that it was his first time to go to a Summer Camp, and he had the “time of his life.” He enjoyed the BONDING of the group from the beginning! He reviewed some of the activities in which they engaged, and gave high praise to the counselors who facilitated the development of individual growth of emotional and leadership skills. 63 student participated! Jaslene ended her presentation by asking if any of the Rotarian might be interested in assisting her on her Senior Project!
With such amazing students as these three, we agreed that our future is in GREAT HANDS!!
SPEAKERS
•CRAFT TALKS
Renee Hyde: She started by warning the club that it was DANGEROUS to give a microphone to a Past President!! Rene recounted her early children and professional history, but started by stating that she has three factors to her LIFE’s MOTTO – “work hard, do good and have fun!”
With regards to working hard, she made note that she has been with State Farm for many years, which has earned her a ranking in the top 10% of sales for the Country (BRAVO!!). She mentioned that she was raised as a Corporate Brat which resulted in her moving frequently as a child. She indicated that she ended up in St. Louis where she earned her degree in Finance. She started as an account trainee and worked up through many promotions, which also resulted in her moving to Illinois(for 3.5 years)and ultimately to Rohnert Park where she became a trainer for agents. Renee also reviewed her desire to “learn” and right now she has an interest in neuroscience! Included in her interests are rock climbing, skiing, golf and regular exercise!!
With regards to “Doing Good”, she mentioned that this is her SUPER POWER! She talked about her five “children by five difference fathers….and mothers….and in different countries!” She has a true love for International service, and working with Youth Exchange!
She mentioned that because she was raised with a sense of low self esteem, her life purpose has been to believe in herself, and to instill in other people a strong sense of self. She is committed to giving support where needed! BRAVO!!!

•MICHAEL LeCOMTE
Michael indicated that he has been rescheduled to do his craft talk on several occasion and was excited to be able to finally speak to the group!! He recounted his life in CHAPTERS note that he grew up in Maine and did not really fit in with the other kids so he played sports! He also found a way to relate by tutoring other kids, which paved the way to get into education! He graduated with a degree in education and a specialization in special education. His minor was sociology and psychology. The thing is…he went into TECHNOLOGY and got a job where he sold software! At one point, he was working at a restaurant where he became exposed to wine lists and ultimately fell in love with wine!! He started to teach classes on wine and ended up moving to San Jose (California). Once on the west coast, he decided that he did not want to return to the East Coast!! Michael ultimately met his (now) wife, and started making beer!
His wife comes from a GRAPE FAMILY in the Geyserville area, which propelled him to start making wine. He learned to appreciate WAITING as he became increasingly aware of waiting for the grapes, for the fermentation, etc. He then decided to get a license for the wine he was making, and after checking around on different names for the winery, they landed on OAK TREE. He said that he is now a WALKING ADVERTISEMENT for the winery !! His first release was a 2016 Merlot!
At present, they make about 600 bottles a year (Thank you, Michael, as we appreciate that you have shared some of these with our Rotary Club!!). He mentioned that he is now in the process of opening a tasting room in downtown Windsor – NEXT DOOR to Renee Hyde’s office!!. The tasting room is called “TASTING NOTES.”

Michael mentioned that he is very committed to the Community and has not only got involved with Rotary but also in other food drives, etc. THANK YOU, Michael, for SHARING YOUR STORY!!
President Barbara reminded us of the need of theRedwood Empire Food Bank to have volunteers on Wednesday from 12:30 – 2:45 at the Shiloh Distribution Center. She then gave a big Thank you to:
Greeter: Robin S
Set-up: Domingo Calleja
A/V set-up: Brian Williams
Inspiration: Maureen Merrill
Song: Larry Mills
Scribe: Pam Moulton
Photography: Sue Nelson

See you all next week!!
Signing off a little later than usual….,
Pam Moulton

End Plastic Soup

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

End Plastic Soup

Rotary Minutes for 7/23/24

Call to Order: President Barbara McChesney called the meeting to order at 7:30

Led by Wally Kurtz, we repeated the 4 Way Test

Visitors:
    Kristine Koszewski and Anna Beth
    Selena Francis
    Randy Ness
    Edna Lucero
    Dick Jensen

Song: Led by Geoff Harrison "Bye, Bye Baby"

Inspiration: Michael Juric "We are Rotary"

Monthly Themes: International theme Plastic Free July, Rotary theme New Leadership- Barbara

Announcements:

Sonoma County Area Rotary Club (SCARC) will meet Thursday at Balletto Vineyards to discuss fund-raising
Renee Hyde: Rotary bar raised $1,863.90 this week; our cumulative total = $15,182.27. 6 more Thursdays to go. Renee passed around a sign-up sheet
Bill Bolster: Led the auction for Saturday July 27th Giants tickets for four seats; sold for $150
Beth Smith: shared photos of short term exchange student Alyssa arriving in Spain and Danielle arriving in the U.S.
Monica McCabe: discussed the wine lottery; 100 tickets @ $50 apiece; winner gets 49 wonderful bottles of wine. The money goes towards our many projects including Kool Kids Club, Interact, Project Graduation, Student scholarships, Teacher appreciation, Student of the Year, Lunch with Peggy Ball, Veterans lunch, the monument for the Kincaid Firefighters who saved our town
Michael Juric: reminded us of the debunking party for Doug Williams on August 9th

Birthdays and Anniversaries were celebrated.

Calendar:
    July 25: SCARC Dinner Balletto Vineyard
    July 27: Faught Road Clean beginning at10am at Bill Bolster’s house, followed by potluck
    July 30: Presentation by RYLA, Interact, Craft Talks
    On going Thursday nights 5-8pm
    August 5: Board meeting and social with Jim O'Grady
    August 6: Jim O'Grady will visit our Rotary meeting
    August 9: Debunking of Doug Williams
    August 20: Past President Maureen Merrill will be president for the day
    September 14: Youth Exchange Golf Tournament
    September 25: Windsor Day Parade

Speaker: Barbara McChesney presented a modified version of "Creating Hope to End Plastic Soup", a presentation she co-presented at the Rotary International Convention in Singapore. End Plastic Soup is a Rotary initiative begun by a group of Rotarians in the Netherlands to tackle the plastic crisis around the world. EPS participates in boots on the ground clean ups, innovative solutions, promotion of young ambassadors, education, and awareness. The Rotary Club of Windsor is an ambassador club and President Barbara is the Director for Western North America. She asked: "How will you show up in your grandchildren's future?”. In addition she asked all Rotarians to focus on the R-strategies:
1. REFUSAL: Saying no to disposable plastic.
2. REDUCTION: Finding new ways to decrease your plastic waste.
3. REUSE: Using more durable products made from glass, stainless steel, wood, bamboo, or ceramic.
4. RECYCLE: Considering the entire life cycle of items you bring into your life, from source to manufacturing to distribution to disposal.

Today's Helpers:
    Greeter: Pegi Ball
    Host: Michael Juric
    Set-Up: Steve Klick
    A/V Set-up: John LefCave
    Inspiration: Michael Juric
    Song: Geoff Harrison
    Scribe: Margaret Johnson
    Photography: Sue Nelson

The meeting adjourned at 8:30.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Johnson, scribe for the day

Putting the Magic in The Magic of Rotary

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

The Magic of Rotary

Good morning, Rotary Club of Windsor.
Pledge of Allegiance: led by immediate past President Doug Williams
Visiting Rotarians: None
Visitors: Randal Neff, Selina Francis, Deb Fudge (Windsor Town Council)
Song: Susan Cole- Do you believe in Magic?
Inspiration- Renee Hyde. Genius is another word for Magic.
Monthly theme and pins: Barbara - Plastic Free July & New Leadership Month from
Rotary International. Remember to pick up your Rotary Magic pin from the new bulletin
table.
Announcements- If you are making an announcement, please make your way to the
front of the room.

Barbara- board report/SCARC
- Financial report, RYLA participants and Interact Club president will be speaking at our meeting on July 30th, Peace Pole Project is approved, a monument tribute to 1 st responders in the works, Arundo Donax project in the works for district grant, membership campaign will be initiated soon,possible 2nd Rotary Club in Windsor, and DG Jim O’Grady visit August 6th .
- SCARC is on July 25, at Balletto Winery. RSVP by July 21. Fundraising is the topic.

Carol-Money matters – Dues are do and can be paid to Carol with your cc or check. Each year Rotary International collects approx. $80/member from theclub as part of the dues that we pay as Windsor Rotarians every year.
Renee-Rotary bar – Hot weather last Thursday decreased the regular attendance and we generated $992, making our cumulative total over $13,000 this year. Thanks to everyone that shows up to help out and have a great time! Everyone is always welcome on Thursday evenings all summer long.
Bill-Pleasant/Shiloh/Faught Road Cleanup, 10am at 6500 Faught Rd followed by potluck lunch, on July 27. A hands-on project that generates a lot of good and only a couple of hours of work!
Wine Cellar Raffle - $50/ticket, total of 100 to be sold. Thank you, Michael. Tickets can be purchased from Carol and Ed, checks to WRCF.
Taskforces – Membership Committee has 2 projects coming up and is looking for Rotarians to volunteer for a short-term task force for each. Please let Maureen know if you would like to participate.
Monica – Bread Board thanked WRC for supporting the patio contribution that we recently gave toward their efforts.
JB- Announced his candidacy for the Windsor Town Council District 3 and was introduced by the 7-term incumbent Deb Fudge along with her full support and endorsement.
Debunking – Brian Ling – Be sure to attend the debunking party for Doug Williams on Friday night August 9.
Photography – Sue Nelson would love to have a volunteer to help on the weekly photography now and then. Experience isn’t necessary and the camera on your phone/tablet is enough to get started. She’ll even provide tips and hints on becoming a better photographer. It’s easy and helps the club.

Barbara: In keeping with the theme of the Magic of Rotary, Barbara embarked on a mission to bring some magic to our Rotary Club, inviting Colt Briner to be our presenter today. He is the author of "The Race to Relevance," a distinguished Business2Business MarCom executive with over 25 years of experience and has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Exhibitor Magazine, and Fast Company. He is the founder of Scrappy Marketing and has been pivotal in supporting multiple B2B brands across various industries. Colt has significantly contributed as a guest presenter for the MBA program at Sonoma State University and UC Irvine's Game Changers series.

“Magic is taking ordinary things and making them extraordinary, like the magic deck of
cards.” Colt entertained us with several tricks using a deck of cards, money, and the
magic ropes! No matter your age, magic is fun and intriguing, and we had a terrific
morning. Thank you, Colt for bringing your magic to the Rotary Club of Windsor.

Thank you to:
Greeter: Diane Brabetz
Host: Michael Juric
Set-up: Dave Doht
A/V set-up: Boyd Morrison
Inspiration: Renee Hyde
Song: Susan Cole
Scribe: Brian Ling
Photography: Sue Nelson
Guests: Randal Neff, Selina Francis, Deb Fudge

And of course, our speaker Colt Briner for sharing his magic with us today.

Meeting Bulletin - July 9, 2024

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Welcome New President Barbara McChesney,

Minutes, July 8 2024
Barbara McChesney, President, inaugural meeting
4 way test: Lead by Tom Boylan
Visiting Rotarians: Frances McChesney, Bill Gabbert, Maria Schraeder
Guests: Barbara’s family: Step-mother Doris McChesney, sister Beverly McChesney and brother in law, Doug Meador, Brother in law Pete Peterson, son Josef Morphis, Kate Noble and friends: Melody Montero, Kathinka Kiep, Dick Jensen, Edna Lucero
Other guests: Randall from Ventana neighborhood came to check us out. Dennis Wilkensen, Dave Culley (past member).
Song: Barbara’s brother-in-law Doug Meador sang and played keyboard: Imagine by John Lennon
Inspiration: Susan Cole: MLK jr quotes on promoting peace through unarmed truth.
Calendar of Events: Barbara will initiate a bulletin board in the future for upcoming events and flyers. Please take a picture of it for your calendar.
Announcements: Individuals with announcements will be invited to come up to the front of the room to make announcements.
Carol: Time to pay your membership dues. You should have received a bill in your email.
Renee: Bar staffing has slots available. Last bar night raised $2,058 for a total of $12,326
Bill: Faught Road Clean up is on July 27, 10:00 am at Bills, with a pot luck after.
Michael: Wine Auction with wine cellar from Fun Raiser Night in Seville: 100 tickets will be sold at $50 each. Contact Michael if you wish to purchase a ticket.
Dennis: Monday July 15, the new pool/billard hall has opened. The owner is the number 1 player in the world and will give a demo at 5pm on Monday July 15.
Bill Gabbert from Petaluma Sunrise Rotary gave a check for $50 to celebrate Barbara’s presidency, joking that it was for an impeachment fund
Larry McCabe, President-Elect, was given a pin designating his title by Barbara
Dave Doht was presented with a 1^st Gentleman Rotary Shirt

Barbara’s theme and opening remarks:
Rotary International theme this year is the magic of Rotary.
District Governor Jim O’Grady theme is building better friendships. He will visit club on 8//6/24
Barbara’s focus will be to explore ways to promote peace and protect the environment. The schools in Windsor have ordered peace poles. Barbara would like to have monthly theme days in the speaker line up as a way to remind us about Rotary principals.
1^st theme: Barbara is hoping we will all embrace a plastic free July
Other areas of Barbara’s focus:
-Follow Past President Doug’s vision to make a difference every day
-Continue building on the Club’s energy
-Expand our reach, connection and visibility
-Improve management of Rotary Brand and social media exposure
-Build membership and member involvement
-acknowledge Club member involvement locally, district wide and international
-increase member presence at meetings
-continue our public activities and projects locally and abroad
-more social gatherings

Speakers
Barbara’s siblings shared perspectives on peace, environment, and service above self as well as a few accolades for their youngest sister.
Step Mother Doris gave final comment.
Thank you
Set up: Kurt
AV: Larry, JB
Photography: Sue
Greeter: Bill
Host: Michael, Dave, Frances
Inspiration: Susan Cole
Scribe: Monica
Music: Doug

Closing Song by brother- in-law Doug: If I Can Dream, written after Martin Luther King died. Elvis sang at every performance for the rest of his life.

Meeting Bulletin - June 25, 2024

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

End of Year Thank You

7:30: Good morning! - Rotary Club of Windsor!
Pledge of Allegiance –
Inspiration – Mike Merrill
Song – Geoff Harrison (Candy Man)—Lots of finger snapping
Did I Make a Difference?
Calendar

Exchange Students – Kai and Santeri Martti Johani Louna – 1 brother 2 sisters
- Kai and Santeri “Sonny”
  1. Kai will be going to Finland and Sonny is visiting from Finland for 3 weeks

Festival of Brotherhood – Maureen--Bar money goes to support these efforts and more

- Help fund vet mobile sterilization clinic (joined by fort brag Rotary)
- Community kitchen Pomola (sp?) outside of Guadalajara, helping to purchase some of the equipment to restore the kitchen feeds many women and children
- Kidney cancer – garden that grows indigenous plans and medicines to help relieve symptoms and treat the disease
- Tapique (sp?) all female Rotary club – would like to have us help complete a medical clinic

Rotary Bar – Renee Hyde

- Another great night ~$2600 in revenue ($10.2k so far). Big crew made the night go great.
- Apple Z will be performing this week (6/27)
- No bar July 4^th
- Need a few people to learn how to manage Skippy. Carole will be gone 3 weeks, July 25, aug 8, and aug 16^th. (Some are not sure if she’s allowed to do this)
- Related to the bar, Pegi shared that Jack Hyde is thinking of everyone and says don’t hesitate to give a call or come out and visit

Check for Presbyterian Church Food Pantry – Monica
- $8000 Big check to help with the paving project

Windsor Kaboom – Monica
- Come help at the fireworks show – rotary gets $50 per volunteer you get free entry, a T-shirt and a great Fireworks show

July 2^nd Gathering – Barbara
- Hosting a potluck 5.30 pm– please RSVP – children and interactors are welcome.
- Fill out your card with 3 little known facts about yourself and put in “the box” or email to Barabara

Various Announcements
- Heather – Friday and sat at 2pm Annie performance
- Monica – Big thank you to the community service committee for the work they did helping the community

Program – Year-End Thank You
- Doug-- “All about saying thank you!” Especially to those that filled in during “Times when I couldn’t get out of bed”
- Some of the Accomplishments of the year
  1. Daffodils
  2. Bell ringing for Salvation Army
  3. Christmas part and Christmas carols for Doug
  4. Fundraiser – Thank you Michael Juric-
    1. Raised money for 3 projects
  5. Scholarships given out
  6. Community Service group
  7. International service group
  8. Change in the monitoring and management of the endowment fund
- “A Rotary club is a group of people that work together with a common theme.” This group demonstrated this beyond any ideas that “Doug” had
- Will try to thank everyone but, may not get everyone – apologies in advance
  1. Diane Breves
  2. Heather collen
  3. Jim Curry
  4. Jessica
  5. Mitch
  6. Geoff – neighbor and song leader and snappy snapper
  7. Margaret
  8. Steve Click – join fire department board b/c of rotary
  9. John McKay
  10. Kurt Mitchler
  11. Boyd
  12. Rags
  13. Robin
  14. Beth – project grad introduced the club to Kate (Youth Exchange Japan)
  15. Christine – new member to us
  16. Robin – fairly new member and a good cashier
  17. Tom Bolan – introduced as district governor for the last time
  18. Susan Cole – offered time after time to do things to help me – ready to fill in for me today
  19. Renee Hyde—Brings a great deal of knowledge that I don’t understand
  20. Bill Bolster
  21. Michael Juric
  22. Sue Nelson – great camera work and a fill in for me
  23. Mike and Maureen—help mentoring before term started and helped throughout the year
  24. Pamela Moulton and Ken—filled in as president, ran the international committee
  25. Wally and Sandie Krutz—have been really good friends who have just “been there” whenever
  26. 23-24 Board Members
    1. Brian Lang—Previous president
    2. Pegi—Youth Coordinator, Bell Mannor, Fundraiser
    3. Larry—Future President
    4. Monica—Community Committee
    5. Ed – Co-Treasurer
    6. JB—early every week, A/V, technical and Power Point Fixer
    7. Carole – Co-Treasurer, with district responsibilities
    8. Katheryn - Secretary
    9. Barbara – incoming Prez
  27. Jo—almost but certainly not forgotten
- “Welcome Barabara to the new year!”
- “So much accomplished by the group this year”

Thank you to our guests and volunteers.
- Setup – Domingo Calleja
- AV Setup – John LeCave
- Greeter – John Hackenburg
- Song – Geoff Harrison
- Scribe – Boyd Morrison
- Inspiration – Mike Merrill
- Photos – Sue Nelson

Closing comments and Adjourn –

“It has been an honor to serve as president this year and don’t know how to thank you properly”
– audience response, “You did!”
“Go do something Rotarian every week”

Meeting Bulletin - June 4, 2024

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Law Enforcement

President Doug opened the meeting at 7:32, and asked Susan Cole to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bill Bolster shared an inspiration under the umbrella of "The Season of Graduation." He channeled Bill Gates' speech to another University (not sure where) . He started by reminding us that "life isn't fair," however no matter what, as graduates need to prepare for their new life as they are graduating and moving forward. Suggestions to prepare for life are the following phrases to pull up when necessary.
"I was wrong
I am sorry
I need help
and
I don't know"

Heather lead us in a song to the tune of Queen's "WE WILL ROCK YOU," with the refrain being "WE WILL SERVE YOU!" - complete with syncopated clapping!! GREAT JOB, Heather!! Brian May would be pleased!!

President Doug reminded us to reflect on whether we had "made a difference in someone's life" this past week, encouraging us to continue to make an impact as Rotarians!

Lots of guests today - (not sure on the spelling of some):
John Nelson,Dennis Wilkinson, Gary Quinton and Amanda Rivers. The following law enforcement officers were also present to support the program which was honoring all Law Enforcement: J.P. Tamayo, Nick Marks, Greg Piccinini, Sgt. Jeff Toney, Daniel Arango Nunez and Duncan Gardner.

Announcements included:
•A review of upcoming calendar events including next week's meeting on TRASH TALK, the RYLA BBQ (on June11), the upcoming Board meeting on June 17 and the last meeting of the year on June 25!!
WE WILL BE DARK on JULY 2nd.

•Larry gave an update on a very successful first night on the green. We were close to our RECORD for income with $2654.30 taken in on the FIRST NIGHT!! BRAVO and the International Committee - thanks you!!

•While not finalized, mark JUNE 29th for President Doug's debunking...in pencil~!

TODAY'S PROGRAM
Today's program was introduced by President Doug by recounting some of his professional and personal stories of his working in the Fire Department but having maintained strong relations with the Police officers! He told stories of his friendships with many of the Past police chiefs! He made note that his being able to have this program today was very important in that he has wanted to recognize the Windsor Law Enforcement team!
Before the actual program started, Monica McCabe, as Community Chair person, presented Officer J.P. Tamayo with a check for $10,000. This was money raised at our recent fund raiser to support the "Every Fifteen Minutes" program.

The microphone handed was handed over to Chief Raasch who started the program by explaining that he was going to award the "Service Above Self" award to Nick Marks, a traffic officer who rides a motorcycle. He explained that is award is one that is considered to be one of the highest honors! He also made note that Larry McCabe also got a ticket from Officer Marks at one point (no hard feelings, right?). The Chief described the role of the Traffic officer as being multi-faceted, and that Officer Marks is "proactive, and visible, polite, professional and a self starter!" He noted that he has never had any complaints from the public on him! Further he noted that Officer Marks has been involved in several local campaigns (setting up the DUI checkpoints, working on traffic grants,etc) to create a safer community in Windsor.
BRAVO OFFICER MARKS!!

The Chief introduced the new Chief (Mike Raasch is retiring!!) , Greg Piccinini, who was appointed by the Windsor Town manager four weeks ago, also re-introduced the officers and their respective roles. Chief Greg also reviewed the current staffing issues in the department, and noted that they are working hard to fill all the positions and mentioned that, at present, there are no female law enforcement officers in Windsor. He commented that Covid interfered with a lot of things in the Law Enforcement field as well, which has also led to personnel shortages. The Chief explained how services are delivered to Windsor , as a Contract Town. This was a decision that was established by Windsor's FIRST TOWN council (which included Maureen Merrill).

When asked about any TRENDING CONCERNS in Windsor, he noted that while" nothing is pressing," he commented that "street racing" and "side shows" are things that have been noted. He also indicated that there has been an increase in gang graffiti at Keiser Park (for which they are installing camera equipment). Generally, however he affirmed that Windsor is a very safe community! The last time that an officer used a firears was in 2016, in a "suicide by cop" situation.

Chief Piccinini reviewed his professional background noting that he has worked in several departments, including teaching. He takes pride in his work in the Roseland area where he worked to build bridges between the community and the police force. He described himself as being a "Jack of All Trades" and "aware of local resources!

One of the questions prompted the officers to describe what each of the officers wear on their person, as part of their uniform. these include a magazine for their gun, a firearm, flashlight, taser,handcuff and a body camera on their chest. He indicated that this list of "DO-DADS" increases their weight by 20 - 28 pounds! He admitted that the most important "DO DAD" is the ability to communicate!! A question related to Mental Health supports and services affirmed that there are limited resources available other than arresting and holding individuals in the jail before they are admitted to a hospital.

The Chief also encouraged us to call the police if there is a concern. While they might not always need to come out, they are keeping a running list of the items about which people are concerned.The recommended phone number if is is NOT a life or death event would be to call #707-565-2121.

President Doug concluded the meeting with a story about a famous motorcycle officer nicknamed "the Flyin Hawaiian," who stopped him early on in his career, and with whom he crossed paths, under different circumstances, several years later!

President Doug thanked everyone for being at the meeting, congratulate Officer Marks and rang the bell at 8:35.

Respectfully submitted (with some errors),
Pam Moulton

Meeting Bulletin - June 11, 2024

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Trash Talk

         Today’s speakers were Windsor Rotary member Alissa Johnson, the Business Manager of Sonoma County Resource Recovery (“SCRR”), and Amanda Rivers of SCRR. Alissa and Amanda led a lively discussion addressing many questions regarding what items are suitable for composting, recycling, or trash and which bin is appropriate for certain items. JB Leep brought dozens of household items and there were many surprises. The best answer appears to be: If you don’t know which bin is appropriate, put it in the garbage. The overall objective is to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. To obtain information regarding which items go in which bin, consult the SCRR website, sonomacorr.com.

Call to Order. President Doug Williams called the meeting to order at 7:30 am.

Pledge of Allegiance. Leslie Lewis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Inspiration.   Leslie Lewis observed that this is LGBTQ Pride Month and proceeded to inspire us with quotes regarding Rotary’s commitment to our diverse community.
“Rotary holds that the interests of society demand that there be
a place where [people] of diverse races, faiths, and political parties can meet in
happy fellowship, and proposes to provide that place.”
                    --Paul Harris, a founder of Rotary International
“What does being an ally mean to the Rotary community?
Being an ally means standing with the marginalized, breaking barriers, and amplifying voices. Being an ally means globally connecting and embracing diverse cultures. Even if you don’t understand someone, respect and support them regardless.”

Song. JB Leep led us in singing a rousing rendition of “She’ll be Coming Round the Mountain When She Comes”, which originated in an African American spiritual about the second coming of Christ, but later took on secular meaning.

Guests. There were many visitors today. Michael Juric, the chair of the Club’s Scholarship Committee, introduced the scholarship recipients and those family members present: Ava Gonzales; Isaac and Norah Ericsson and their parents and brother Felix; Livia Huberts and her father; Patrick Logue and his mother; Abby Lenney and her parents, and Jennifer Lopez and her cousin. Also present were Alyssa Steiss, our short-term exchange student and her parents, Rochelle and Kyle, and Ann Louis, our soon-to-be-departing exchange student. Alissa Johnson of SCRR, our speaker today, introduced her co-presenter Amanda Rivers.

Our President’s Thought. Did I make a difference in somebody’s life? What Wrongs did I Right, What Hurts did I Heal?
          Club Calendar.
                           June 11         RYLA BBQ Lunch—11 am Westminister
                              June 17         Board Meeting
                              June 18         Club Meeting: Library
                              June 25         Last Meeting of the Rotary Year
                              July 2            No regular meeting

          Scholarships. Michael Juric reported that the Club received 29 applications for Club scholarships and selected seven recipients, all of whom are present today. Michael brought all recipients to the front of the room and asked them to tell us where they will be going to school next year.
                              Patrick Logue University of California Santa Barbara
                              Livia Huberts University of California Davis
                              Ava Gonzales Chico State
                              Abby Lenney           Santa Rosa Junior College
                              Norah Ericsson        University of California Santa Cruz
                              Isaac Ericsson          Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
                              Jennifer Lopez         Santa Rosa Junior College
In response to a question from Michael regarding “take aways” from their past experience, the scholarship recipients offered: engage in physical activities, make friends, work hard, and ask for help. They articulated the following concerns and priorities: provide employment and educational opportunities, particularly practical skills for those who may not go to college; motivate students to stay in school and learn; and publicize what Rotary stands for and does in the world. Michael concluded with words of thanks and admiration for the students and their parents, whom the Club members acknowledged with vigorous applause.

          Short-Term Exchange Student. Beth Smith introduced 15-year-old Alyssa Steiss, our short-term exchange student this summer, who will be going to Spain. She hopes to compare the cultures of Spain and California.

          Rotary Bar Report. Renee Hyde returned from her travels and reported on the success of the Rotary Bar on Thursdays during Music on the Green. Gross sales for last week were $2,284.90. Renee extended a “huge, huge, dynamic Thank You” to Larry McCabe for serving as Bar Czar during Renee’s 2 weeks away. This week we have the Earth, Wind, and Fire tribute band. Proceeds from the Rotary Bar funds our Club’s international projects. We have a full staff for this week.

          Project Graduation. Beth Smith thanked Windsor Rotarians for an outstanding showing this past week to support 262 students who participated in a safe and celebratory night.

          Songs of Faith Concert.    [Scribe’s Note]. A flyer on the tables at the meeting announced a free “Songs of Faith” Concert by Heather Cullen’s women’s singing group Vinyl Revival on June 23^rd at 5:00 pm at the Windsor United Methodist Church. Be there!

          International Committee. Pam Moulton announced a meeting of the International Committee immediately after next week’s Club meeting to discuss possible international projects.

          Review of Last Week’s Meeting. President Doug displayed photos of last week’s Club meeting featuring law enforcement personnel. We met the new Windsor Police Chief and presented our Club’s “big check” to support the “Every 15 Minutes” program.

          Speaker. JB Leep introduced our speakers Alissa Johnson and Amanda Rivers of Sonoma County Resource Recovery, who presented Trash Talk! They addressed many specific questions regarding proper household waste disposal.

          If one puts things that are not recyclable in the blue bin, this affects the diversion level of the entire contents of the bin. SB 1383, which went into effect in January 2022, mandates a green bin for compostable materials, meaning something that came from something that was once living. Materials can be composted if they contain less than 10 percent of another material, e.g. soiled paper goes in compost. However “compostable” plastic bags should not go in with organics and must go in the trash.

          Some other guidelines include:
                    Don’t put batteries in recycling because they can cause fires in trucks and recycle facilities.
                    Plastic pill containers are recyclable.
                    Don’t recycle commercial metal, like rebar.
                    Textiles go in the garbage.
                    Styrofoam should not be provided by food purveyors in Sonoma County.
                    At Costco, don’t request a box!

          Alissa and Amanda referred further questions regarding resource disposal to the SCRR website, which features photos of what items go in which bins.

          Thank You.   President Doug thanked our speakers, guests, set-up crew, and administrative folks.

          Next Week. At our Club meeting next week, on June 18^th, the program will focus on the Windsor Regional Library.

                                                  With apologies for misspellings and mis-hearing,
                                                            Your Scribe, Larry Mills

Meeting Bulletin - June 18, 2024

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Sonoma Libraries

Rotary Minutes for June 18, 2024

President Doug Williams called the meeting to order at 7:30.
Art Diaz led us in the Pledge of Allegiance
Maureen Merrill led the inspiration
Susan Gore led us in singing "Summertime Blues"

Our visiting Rotarians:
*Andy Elkind of the Healdsburg Rotary & Sonoma County         Library Commissioner
*Phil Hoeft: Branch Manager for the Windsor Library
*Deborah Doyle: Chairman of the Sonoma County Library     Commission

*Cammie Scirica, a former Rotary exchange student
*Glenda Sales, a past president and Rotarian of the Year for the     whole district
*Anne Louise: our exchange student from France who, in     attending her last meeting before going home, thanked     everyone

Calendar Events:
*June 25...........Doug's last meeting as president
*July 2..............No Meeting
*July 2..............Potluck at Barbara's and Dave's house
*July 9..............Barbara McChesney's Rotary year begins
*July 15............Board Meeting

Board Report: Larry McCabe stated that Community Service will donate $8,000 to the food pantry at the Presbyterian Church. He announced that our club finances will be moved from Dodge and Cox to the Exchange Bank. He thanked Peggy Bell for the hard work of lining up host families for next year's exchange students.

Carol Martin reported that the Rotary dues invoice will be emailed to all of us so please pay up promptly.

Rotary Bar: Renee Hyde reported that the bar is doing very well raising money; more sign-ups are needed for future Thursdays

Birthdays and Anniversaries were noted

The Program: Andy Elkind who stressed 4 facets about libraries:
*Everyone is welcome regardless of politics, race, age, sex,     language,etc.
*Everything libraries do or offer is free
*Whatever you think you know is just the tip of the iceberg
*In 2016 voters passed one-eighth of a cent measure which     equals 40% of library income resulting in expanded hours and     programs, open on Sunday, etc.
Andy said there are 11 libraries in the county and all are doing     extremely well

Thank Yous:
AV Setup.............Brian Williams
Greeter................Mitch Grandi
Song....................Susan Cole
Scribe..................Margaret Johnson
Inspiration...........Maureen Merrill
Photos.................Sue Nelson

Adjournment at 8:30

Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Johnson
Scribe for the day

Meeting Bulletin - May 28, 2024

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Press Democrat Wine Editor

Good Day fellow Rotarians and friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s minutes are from TUESDAY, May 28, 2024

Wonderful to have President Doug Williams call our meeting to order at 7:30am

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Sandie Krutz (equally as wonderful to see her at the meeting)

INSPIRATION: Michael Juric, spoke of the real reason for Memorial Day, to remember and thank those that served to protect our freedom, “We don’t know them all but we OWE them all”

SONG: Bill Bolster kicking off the summer, leading us in FUN, FUN, FUN by the Beach Boys, a 1964 tune most all of the club members knew the words and could sing along.

NO VISITING ROTARIANS:

GUESTS OF ROTARIANS: Chris Landwehr introduced our YE daughter Anna Louise

Robin Schifando, (visiting for the last time herself), introduced her Mother Rosemary,

JB Leep introduced Peg Melnick; Press Democrat wine writer and our speaker for today

Induction of new Rotarian: Robin Schifando, it is always a delight to welcome a new member to the club and Robin already proves to be a great asset to our club. Welcome Robin.

CALENDAR:

May 30: 1^st Summer Nights on the Green Rotary Bar

June 4 Club Meeting: Law Enforcement Appreciation

June 11: RYLA BBQ: 11am Westminster Woods, Occidental

June 17: Board Meeting: TBA

June 25: Last Meeting of Rotary Year

June 29: President Doug’s Debunking Save the Date, more information coming

Larry McCabe: Bar Zaar in Renee’s absence announced the first Rotary Bar will be this Thursday 5/30, a few more volunteers needed, all Rotarians welcome. Rotary Bar will continue every Thursday night through August 30^th.

Monica McCabe announced Beth Smith is looking for volunteers for Project Grad: set up Thursday, Friday, 6/6, 6/7, Saturday 6/8 at the event, and clean up, Sunday, 6/9. Contact Beth Smith; bsmithclean11@gmail.com

Michael Juric: Announced the Scholarship committee has interviewed the scholarship candidates and awarded five Scholarships $2000.00 each from the Rotary Club of Windsor Foundation: Ava Gonzales: Windsor High School
Isaac Ericsson: Windsor High School
Livia Huberts: Windsor High School
Norah Ericsson: Windsor High School
Patrick Logue: Windsor High School

Two Scholarships were also awarded from the Ken Moulton Foundation:
Abby Lenney: North Bay Mets Academy
Jennifer Garcia: Windsor Oaks Academy

Michael thanked the scholarship committee for their work.

President Doug asks Wally Krutz to give us some information of The Four-Way, Wally gave us this great explanation:

The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do is a test used by Rotarians world-wide as a moral code for personal and business relationships. The test can be applied to almost any aspect of life. The test was scripted by Herbert J. Taylor, an American from Chicago, as he set out to save the Club Aluminum Products Distribution Company from bankruptcy. It was later adopted by Rotary International, the global federation of Rotary service club

Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Maureen Merrill pointed out, this are not commandments, but questions we should ask ourselves as we make daily decisions.

PROGRAM:

JB Leep introduced Peg Melnick, wine writer for the Press Democrat, Wine educator and lead author of the Explorer Guide to Napa and Sonoma

It was evident from the beginning of Peg’s presentation, she loves being a journalist, tasting wine and Sonoma County, which she describes as “Rustic Chic” part BMW, part Chevy pickup, A quirky crossroads of the entrepreneur and the farmer.

Peg shared a story of interviewing Jess Jackson and how the interview ended with a surprise helicopter tour of the wine country, proving each day can bring a surprise and create a special moment.

Part of her job as a wine critic is blind wine tasting, listening to Peg explain this ritual has sparked an interest to approach my wine tasting with new awareness. She stated while blind tasting you taste the art of the wine maker, that there is a story behind every bottle of wine. She is looking for the complexity and balance of the wine, the symphony it can create on the palate. She recommends when tasting wine to think about it the same as you would tasting food.

Peg offers wine tasting classes on high end cruises and travels; she believes travel changes ones DNA for the better. She also stated that after her travels she can state Sonoma County has some of the greatest wine makers, and that we live in the most gorgeous place in America.

President Doug thanked Peg for speaking to us today, and thanked everyone that contributed to our meeting today,

Did I Make a Difference in Somebody’s Life?

What Wrongs did I Right, What Hurts did I Heal?

Meeting Bulletin - May 21, 2024

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The Gaza Conflict

Presided by President Doug Williams
Pledge of Allegiance – Chief Michael Raasch
Inspiration – Renee Hyde: Nature is another word for the miracles that surround us daily. Einstein said, “ One can believe nothing is a miracle, or that everything is a miracle.”
Song: Susan Cole: “What a wonderful world it would be.”
Guest: Jeremiah Kahmoson from King Ridge and from Windsor North Bay Met Academy and Dream Academy.
Thank you cards received from students and Staff at the Windsor Wellness Center.
Beth Smith encourages sign ups for the Project Grad set up and strike.
Incoming President Barbara McChesney is asking for members to fill out a card listing three little known facts about themselves and deposit it into the box.
Monica McCabe announced that she will be meeting with the Community service team in the next month to discuss whether they would like to roll over the additional money in this years budget, or fill some other requests for funding.
Larry McCabe gave a summary of last night’s board meeting.
1. We will be moving the management of the Foundation Funds to Exchange Bank.
2. Barbara was honored as the District Rotarian of the Year
3. We will be sending 2 students to RYLA (although money for 5 was approved)
4. The Club and Foundation funds are strong
Presentation of the Big Check for $10,000 to Jeremiah Kahmoson on behalf of King Ridge Foundation for the Keiser Park Pump Track. Rotary’s donation put them over the top for the fund raising of phase one. Building will start on June 5 and will take approximately 3 weeks.
Rotary Bar, by Renee Hyde. The Bar season starts next week, Thursday evening, and everyone is invited to take a turn at helping- there are lots of little jobs from set up- to clean up to ice filling!
Birthdays and Anniversary’s Chris Landwehr pledged 61 dollars for his birthday, and Monica McCabe pledged 64 dollars.
Bill Bolster announced that we will be needing people to volunteer to house an exchange student in 2025-26
Today’s guest presenters: Dick Spotswood and Jeff Saperstein spoke remotely on the history of the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict, and also spoke on the perspective of American Jews to the present conflict in Gaza.

Meeting Bulletin - May 14, 2024

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Transcendence Theater

Good Morning! - Rotary Club of Windsor!
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Ed Turner
Inspiration – Monica McCabe. Act like you are making a difference because you Are making a difference.
Song – JB Leep led us in a fabulous Happy Birthday to Carol!
Visiting Rotarians – Dennis Harris prior Windsor Rotarian now a Board Member at the Rotary Club of Deltan Michigan, soon celebrating their 25^th Anniversary. Welcome back Dennis!
Guests – Anna Louise (Dancing show Th/Fr at WHS, everyone is welcome to attend), Francie Baker (Maureen’s sister attending her 1^st Rotary meeting), Ethan Cullen (Heather’s son),
This year’s message from President Doug - Did I Make a Difference? What wrongs did I right? What hurts did I heal?
Windsor History Fact, Willie Hoppe, June 1915 undefeated LW Boxer lived in Windsor.
Calendar, Board meeting Monday night (20^th) via zoom, all members are invited to attend.
Teacher Appreciation Recap, Thank you to Pam for putting together a great program.
Various Announcements (Environmental Challenge, Board Retreat,) –

Environmental Challenge - Barbara McChesney gave a Thank You to Pegi Ball, Sue Nelson and Kurt Mitchler who all participated in abundance and lead the club in reducing plastics in our daily lives.
WRCF Investing Task Force - Sue Nelson welcomed club members to attend a brief meeting today at 8:30am, to discuss the task force recommendation to the Board for changing our investment structure and engaging in new fund management/administration to support our regular efforts.
Interested volunteers can sign up for set up and /or clean up at Grad Night, contact Beth Smith if you are interested or have any questions.
Rotary Bar on Thursday Night’s on the Green – Renee Hyde explained our annual International Fundraiser every week during the Summer Night’s series. It’s a great way to volunteer and have some fun with your fellow Rotarians. Sign up for a Thursday night, it’s a lot of fun and everyone is welcome.
Leadership Windsor graduation of the inaugural Class is tomorrow! 21 Graduates of this first class. Michael Lacompe, Alissa Johnson, Steve Klick, and Jim Curry are in the graduating class, and Maureen and Sue have been active in the program organization as well, it’s a great celebration of a long planned opportunity.
District Conference this weekend with our own Tom Boylan as District Governor. Dinner is Friday night, and the conference begins at noon on Saturday at Sally Tomato’s in Rohnert Park. All Rotarians are welcome and you can sign up on the District 5130 website.
Barbara and Dave are leaving this weekend to Singapore and will be representing us in for the Int’l Convention. Have a great time Barbara and Dave!

Program – Transcendence Theater Company with Maggie Simental, Operations Manager

Maggie shared the upcoming year for TTC and their signature “Best Night Ever!” series featuring four shows this summer: Summertime, Don’t Stop Us Now, Dancing in the Street, and The Gala: A Sentimental Journey. The shows this year will be at Fazio Field The Magical Field of Dreams, near the Sonoma Plaza. Maggie also shared how TTC works every year and their significant Community Impacts including the annual Kids Camps for children ages 8-12 and 13-17, to learn the arts and theater.

Following a lot of great Q&A we were all reminded to share our own “Best Night Ever!” and have the pleasure of supporting our community at the same time.

President Doug - Thank you to our guests and volunteers.
- Setup – Domingo Calleja
- AV Setup – Brian Williams, JB Leep
- Song – JB Leep
- Scribe – Brian Ling
- Inspiration – Monica McCabe
- Photos – Sue Nelson
- Guests -

Closing thoughts and Adjourn –

Meeting Bulletin - May 7, 2024

Friday, May 10, 2024

Teacher of the Year Celebration

Rotary Club Minutes for May 7, 2024

Good Morning......Doug Williams opened the meeting at 7:30

Pledge of Allegiance......Kate Smith
Inspiration.......Bill Bolton
Song.......Heather Cullen
Guests Included:
*Jeremy Decker, Superintendent Windsor Unified School District
*Angela West, Principal of Windsor Middle School
*Heather Kristensen, Principal of North Bay Met Academy
*Danielle Buckman, Principal of Windsor High School
*Annette Zucconi-Montez, Principal of Brooks Elementary School
*Patricia Chadwich, Principal of Mattie Washburn Elementary
*Linda Tervel, Principal of North County Consortium (Cali Calmecac Academy)
*Rosa Reynosa, Mayor Town of Windsor
*Keith Roberts, District Director representing James Gore
*Karlene Rebich, Representing Mike McGuire and Jim Wood
(Teachers who were honored are listed below.)

Michael Juric reviewed the success of our "An Evening in Seville." We gave $10,000 apiece to the Pump Park, Every 15 Minutes, and the Wellness Center of Windsor High School.

Superintendent Jeremy Decker spoke about our amazing school district and the incredible work of our teachers. He stated that teaching had never been more difficult than now.

Pam Moulton introduced our Teacher Appreciation Program which was started by her husband, Ken Moulton, 25 years ago.

As the teachers of the year were introduced, thanked and honored, they were each given a plaque of appreciation and a gift of $500. The teachers of the year were:

*Mandi Neidlinger of Windsor Middle School; Principal Angela West said the word that exemplifies Mandi is Exceptional
*Shannon Johnson of North Bay Met Academy; Principal Heather Kristensen said the word that exemplifies Shannon is Inspiring.
*Lisa Hadley-Hill of Windsor High School; Principal Danielle Buckman said the word that exemplifies Lisa is Roots.
*Natalie Dye of Brooks Elementary; Principal Annette Zucconi-Montez said that the word that exemplifies Natalie is Sunshine.
*Sharon Pariani of Mattie Washburn Elementary; Principal Patricia Chadwick said the word that exemplifies Sharon is Dedication
*Jaynellen Kovacevich of Cali Calmecac Language Academy; Principal Linda Tervel said the word that exemplifies Jaynellen is Caring.

Interact Club President Kai Arce spoke about the Peace Pole which will soon be installed at Windsor High School.

In-coming President Barbara McChesney introduced Kai Arce the co-president of the Interact Club. Kai invited our members to attend the Peace Pole dedication on Monday the 13th at Windsor High School.

Thank Yous to our guests and volunteers:
*Setup......Steve Klick
*AV Setup......John LeCave
*Greeter.......Robin Resendez

*Song......Heather Cullen
*Scribe......Margaret Johnson
*Inspiration......Bill Bolton
*Photos......Sue Nelson

President Doug Williams closed the meeting at 8:30.

Respectfully submitted,
Scribe, Margaret Johnson

Meeting Bulletin - April 23, 2024

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Lime Foundation

          Today’s speaker was Letitia Hanke, a dynamic and inspiring business owner who has used her self-made success to create jobs and opportunities for young people. She is the CEO of ARS Roofing & Gutters and the founder and leader of the Lime Foundation, which operates the NextGen Trades Academy offering hands-on job preparation courses in the skilled trades and life skills. The motivation for the Lime Foundation was Hanke’s, and her son Emil’s, experiences with racial discrimination and bullying in their youth (“Lime” is Emil spelled backwards.).


          Call to Order. President Doug Williams and called the meeting to order at 7:30 am.
          Pledge of Allegiance. Chris Landwehr led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

          Inspiration.   Mitch Granhi inspired us with lyrics from the Beatles:

There's nothin' you can know that isn't known
Nothin' you can see that isn't shown
There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be
It's easy
All you need is love
All you need is love
All you need is love, love
Love is all you need

and “Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.”

          Our President’s Thought. Did I make a difference in somebody’s life? What Wrongs did I Right, What Hurts did I Heal?

          Song. Maureen Merrill, with the assistance of Heather Cullen, led us in singing “This Land is Your Land, this Land is my Land” with a reminder of the indigenous residents of the land we now occupy.

          Visiting Rotarians. District Governor Tom Boylan, a member in good standing of our Club, visited our meeting today.

          Guests. There were many visitors today, including Grace Curtin, Vice Principal of Windsor High School; Maya Bowen, an 11^th grader at Windsor High School; Ava Gonzales, a senior at Windsor High School, and her parents, Jennifer Wall and Mike Gonzales; Pete Stefanisko, a teacher at Windsor High School; Lilian Padilla, a senior at Windsor High School, and several of her family members; and Connie Joseph, a neighbor of Maureen Merrill.

          Thank you from Sandi and Wally Krutz. President Doug read a heartfelt thank you message from Sandi and Wally Krutz for meals, cards, calls, and even plants from Club members as they deal with Sandi’s recent health issues. We all value the Rotary support system.

          Windsor History Fact. The median home price in Windsor increased 12.7% from 2013 to 2014, and continues to rise.

          Club Calendar.
                           April 27                   Tour of Windsor Water Treatment Plant
                                                            (JB requested sign-ups)
                              April 30                   Fifth Tuesday; No Meeting
                              May 4                     Club Retreat
                              May 7                     Club Meeting:Teacher Appreciation Day
                              May 11                   Arundo Donax Removal
                              May 14                   Club Meeting: Transcendence Theater
                              May 20                   Board Meeting
                              June 4                     Club Meeting: Law Enforcement Appreciation
                              June 17                   Board Meeting

          Student of the Year Vineyard Academy. Daniel Myers introduced Windsor High School teacher Chris Mitts, who introduced Ava Gonzales, the Student of the Year of the Vineyard Academy. Ava is a senior at Windsor High School. She has been actively involved in public service and has earned 6 Presidential Volunteer Service Awards, each representing over 100 hours of community service Ava spoke highly of her father, Michael Gonzales, a retired firefighter, who inspired her with his mantra “Be smart, Be kind, and Be a Leader.” The Club congratulated Ava on her honor, presented her with an award, and wished her well.

          Student of the Year Arete Media. Daniel then introduced 30-year Windsor High School Teacher Pete Stefanisko, who introduced Lilian Padilla, the Student of the Year of the Arete Media Core. Lilian reported on her digital media projects including editing videos and working in photoshop. She plans to continue her education by studying early childhood education and she is excited about her future. The Club congratulated Lilian on her honor, presented her with an award, and wished her well.

          Presentation to the Wellness Center. Monica McCabe presented Grace Curtin and Maya Bowen with a large check symbolizing the Club’s contribution of $10,000 for the development of the Wellness Center at Windsor High School. The funds were raised by the Club’s An Evening in Seville fundraiser.

          Club Projects and Activities. President Elect Barbara McChesney briefly reported progress on Club projects including the Environmental Challenge to reduce use of one-way plastics, the upcoming retreat and Arundo Donax removal project, and the Interact Club’s installation of a Peace Pole and garden.

          Scholarships Committee. Michael Juric reported we have received 18 “regular” and 9 “alternative” applications for Rotary scholarships. The scholarships committee will review the applications and interview applicants.
          Speaker.      Maureen Merrill introduced our speaker, Letitia Hanke, the CEO of ARS Roofing & Gutters and the founder and leader of the Lime Foundation. Letitia grew up in Lake County where she was one of the few black children in her school. She experienced isolation, bullying, and shame. A teacher met with her during lunch time and taught her to play the trumpet. Letitia enjoyed music and played trumpet in the high school band when she was 8 years old! She later took up piano and was active in performing arts, gaining self-confidence. She attended Sonoma State University and studied music. At age 20, she went to work for a roofing company as the receptionist and worked her way up over a period of 8 years to be office manager. In 2004, she got her contractor’s license and started her own roofing business, which currently has 24 full-time, year-round employees. In 2014, her business received from Governor Gavin Newsom the Small Business of the Year Award in California.

          Letitia created and runs the Lime Foundation, which now has 3 programs:

A senior activities program;
The Turner Arts Initiative (an anti-bullying program);
A roofing and construction jobs program called the Next Gen Trades Academy,

Involving 24 different trades for at risk youth and life skills courses in stress management, financial literacy, and job placement.
She is also active in seeking more females to enter the trades.

          On the completion of the 18-month trades program, graduates receive tools, many of which are donated by the 198 construction trade mentors in the program. Next Gen Trades classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on Saturday mornings and are open to persons between 16 and 24 years of age. Next Gen coordinates job placements with CTE for high school seniors. The cost of the 18-month program is $3150 for Zoom sessions and $3850 for in-person sessions. Donors or sponsors frequently sponsor a student in the program or donate tools. There are many success stories of graduates of the program who have gone on to form their own businesses and hire recent graduates of the program.

          Club members’ questions signaled a desire to support the Lime Foundation in some manner. Stay tuned.

          Following Letitia Hanke’s presentation, Maureen Merrill presented her with a memento notebook and the Club’s thanks for her inspiring presentation.

          District 5130 Conference. District Governor Tom Boylan popped up to remind us of the District 5130 Social on May 17^th followed by the all-day District Conference on May 18^th. More information will be forthcoming.

          Thank You.   President Doug thanked by name our speaker, guests, set-up crew, and administrative folks.

          Next Week. WE ARE DARK! There is no meeting on April 30^th.

Meeting Bulletin - April 16, 2024

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Craft Talk: Jose Louis Diego

Good Day fellow Rotarians and friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s
minutes are from TUESDAY, April 16, 2024
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Larry McCabe
INSPIRATION: President Doug Williams offered a quote by Mahatma Gandhi “The Best way to
find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”
Did I Make a Difference in Somebody’s Life?
What Wrongs did I Right, What Hurts did I Heal?
SONG: Heather Cullen did a great job in attempting to lead the members in “Singing in the
Rain” members without the words, not so great, but we gave it a good try.
No Visiting Rotarians
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS: Cara Morrison, Project Coordinator of Project Graduation, Chloe
Ballard, sustainability coordinator for the Town of Windsor, and Dennis Wilkinson a past
Rotarian, we hope will return as a Rotarian

Calendar:
April 20 Windsor Repair Fair 10am-1pm Huerta Gym Windsor weactfair.com
April 21 Earth Day Climate Fest – Healdsburg
April 23 Speaker: Letitia Hanke, roofing contractor & philanthropist
April 27 “5th Tuesday” on SATURDAY Windsor Water Treatment Plant 10am
8400 Windsor Rd. Across from Windsor High School
April 30 No meeting
May 7 Club Meeting: Teacher Appreciation Day
May 11 Arundo Donax Removal
May 14 Club Meeting: Transcendence Theater
May 20 Board Meeting
June 4 Club Meeting: Law Enforcement Appreciation
June 17 Board Meeting

Windsor History Fact

The Flourishing Wine Industry of Windsor
Windsor's history is also deeply intertwined with the wine industry. The region's Mediterranean-
like climate and fertile soil provided the perfect conditions for growing grapes. By the late 19th
century, Windsor was home to several flourishing vineyards and wineries. However, the
Prohibition era in the 1920s dealt a severe blow to this thriving industry. Windsor's indomitable
spirit shone through as the town reinvented itself, shifting its focus to prune and apple farming

Board Meeting Report: Larry McCabe shard treasures Ed Turner & Carol Martin submitted
financials displaying both the club and foundation are in good solid standings.
Thursday March 25 th , 5:15pm there will be a meeting with Exchange Bank at their 4 th St location
to discuss investment fund management. Please contact Sue Nelson if interested in attending.
Barbara McChesney requested and received approval for $280.00 for the Interact club to
purchase the peace pole that will be erected in the peace garden they are creating at Windsor
High School.
Funding was also requested and approved from the community fund to sponsor 3 additional
students to attend RYLA this year.
Foundation Chair, Brian Ling shard the club and several individuals have a good amount of
points available; he is open to discussing use of these points and welcomes questions and
suggestions from the club.
Larry commented he attended SCARC (Sonoma county area rotary clubs) this month, the focus
of the meeting was on local clubs working together to make the most impact in the community.

Project Graduation: June8, 2024 9pm-3:30am
Monica McCabe presented Beth Smith & Carla Morrison a check for $2000.00 for this year’s
Project Grad. Rotary’s funding will support professional security for the event.
Volunteers are needed the day before the event, night of the event and clean up the day after,
volunteer sign up: www.windsorhighprojectgrad.org

Environmental: 5130 District Challenge: Barbara McChesney
Earth Day Monday April 22, 2024 Planet Vs Plastic This year’s theme
Barbara showed a short film of how much plastic is polluting not only our planet but our bodies
every day, and the urgent need to eliminate plastic as much as possible.
District 5130 Plastic Challenge Barbara will be emailing additional information,

Compost Giveaway Windsor April 20 th 9am-12pm Keiser Park 700 Windsor Rd
Bring your own shovels and buckets as the compost will be loose. Compost is certified organic &
CDFA approved. For more information: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/compost-giveaways

Craft Talk: Jose Louis Diego
Jose first joined Rotary in 2019, the pandemic happened and as so many others he lost his job,
He worked a few various jobs when he took a job in a management position at the Pizza Guy in
Windsor. Jose stated he had not worked at Pizza Guy that long when the owner offered to sell
Jose the business. Jose did not feel he had the knowledge to run the business but was told he
would teach him. A year and half later, Jose bought Pizza Guy.
Jose has engaged with the community and provides pizza for various nonprofits. Pizza Guy has
11 employees.
Jose felt he was at a place he could return to Rotary, and we are happy to have him back with
us.
President Doug announced Michael Juric is hoping for some feedback on our fundraiser event,
please email: michaelrjuric@gmail.com

Closing remark
Thank you:
David Doht, Boyd Morrison, & JB Leep: Set-up
Michael Raasch: Greeter
Heather Cullen: Song
Pegi Ball: Scribe
Barbara McChesney: Photographer
President Doug enco:urages us all to go out and make a difference in someone’s life
Meeting adjourned: 8:30am

(NOT SO) FUN FACTS ABOUT PLASTICS

? Americans use over 100 BILLION plastic bags every year. These bags clog
the ocean and sit in landfills for up to a thousand years before decomposing.
? Plastic production has grown to more than 380 million tons per year. More
plastic has been produced in the last 10 years than in the entire 20 th century.
? We recycle less than 9% of the plastic we consume. Most of the plastic we
put into our blue bins goes into the landfill because it isn’t really recyclable.
? By 2050 (the same timeframe as from 1998 to today), the weight of plastics
in the ocean will outweigh all sea life in the ocean.
? What can we do? (1) Refuse, Reduce, Repurpose or Recycle plastics,
(2) Support initiatives to ban or levy deposits on single use plastic, plastic
bags, and (3) Use a metal bottle and refill at a water station.

We can do it- we HAVE to do it!

Meeting Bulletin - March 26, 2024

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Understanding the Rotary Foundation

Rotary Meeting Notes--March 26^th 2024
History fact – Poley’s market has been in business 70 years!
Announcements:
April 3^rd Peace pole dedication – Department of Education at the County office – at 3.30pm – Barbara to send out email with details
April 12^th Compost give away at Keiser Park by WeAct - part of the Waste Less Alliance
April 27^th Windsor water treatment plant tour (8am) this will take the place of the April 30^th 5^th Tuesday meeting lasting ~1hour
Fundraiser update - Michael
Buy your ticket now (Current tally - 53 rotary, 14 sponsors, 47 out of rotary)
There may be a need for people on the clean up crew though during the meeting it was mentioned that there are a few guests coming that plan to help clean up
All items are available for viewing at https://windsorr2024.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse
Specific Requests:
Buy tickets!
Help promote the event - Visit other clubs and get promotional materials to friends
If you have a picture of the Rotary bar in action on the Town Green then please send it to Catherine
President Doug says a few words
“Thank you- has been a difficult journey – not used to taking sick days”
Doug noted that the “Group has stood up and filled in for my absence. Will never be able to say enough for that.”
Doug is optimistic and related that he will be starting a new treatment as part of a clinical trial. He related that he is on so many different medicines and one causes that very vivid dreams (no he did not say which one, you’ll have to ask him that yourself) – In one recent dream he walked into the police department and unfortunately chose the wrong door. Behind the door was an interrogation room and the police were about to question someone.
Again, Doug thanked the group for its support and gave the example of the chicken soup that Monica had provided as recently as last night. And the help to continue the board meetings while only being able to attend remotely thanks to Brian Ling.
Doug ended with instructions to Pay attention to the fundraiser today and his hope to be back some time in April in a better position.
Heather announcement – Rotary song book has been printed! (Rotarians said they liked these songs)
Anne Louise – Gave a brief update of het time, she recently returned from a youth exchange week in Oahu, Hawaii and attended symphony with Barbara and Dave. Anne Louise is beginning to see the end to her time in California as she noted making plans to transition to her next host family and is really enjoying life here.
Meeting Main Topic was a presentation by Brian, Carol and Ed that “will clarify everything foundation today”
They started by asking that one “give what you can (and then a little bit above)- but not a commitment that you are not comfortable in meeting.”
Fines started out as catching someone doing something silly – and while now they are still called fines, it is more a celebration and way to acknowledge good things giving people an opportunity to brag a little about the good in their lives.
Fines are expected to be ~$80 annually – and this money goes to the functioning of the club

The rotary foundation (TRF) also known as the rotary international foundation
For every $1,000 donated one receives acknowledgement with a Paul Harris award and pin. This is renewed with a sapphire or a ruby for each additional $1,000 until one achieves the Paul Harris nine more times.
If you want to know where you are on your Paul Harris journey then ask Bill.
Request for the DAY—Check out Roarty.org – go to my rotary – then login or register—(register if you have not)—see how easy it is to give to the foundation online in the rotary.org site (donation button on every other page)
When donating, you will be asked where you want your donation applied. One of the options (and the default) is the annual fund. The annual fund is collected throughout the year. At end of the year, half of the amount is donated by the club to Rotary International and the other goes to the larger organization to fund grants given by district (so it goes out and then it comes back). For instance our district got back $123,000. The way it works, once approved for a grant, a club will do their project putting up 50% of the fund and the district will reimburse the club for the other 50% of expenses
As example of this was the, the daffodil planting project.
There is a limit of $6K project – where $3K will be reimbursed.

There are several areas of focus to chose from. Like the fund to eliminate Polio where any dollar that goes to polio is tripled by Gates foundation. Amazing progress has been made here. There are less than 10 know Polio cases worldwide!

Meeting Bulletin -March 19, 2024

Friday, March 22, 2024

Planning An Evening in Seville

March 19, Windsor Rotary Minutes

Opening at 7:30:
*Maureen Merrill greeted and opened the meeting
*Jose Diaz led the flag salute
*Robin Resendez gave the inspirational message
*Susan Cole led us in "I've Been Working on the Railroad"
*Our guests: Grace Curtin-Fiano, Jose Diaz,Jeremiah Kahmoson, Michael LaCompte, Robin Schifando, Marisa Snow

Report from the Board Meeting:
*Larry McCabe stated that money had been approved for a new pop-up tent
*Carol Martin reported that our finances are in good order
*Larry McCabe stated that all members are welcome to attend board meetings

Announcements and Recognitions:
*Pam Moulton reported that international funds have been allocated to Zimbabwe, Mexico and the Ukraine
*Monica Merrill introduced and installed new members: Jose Diaz, Michael LeCompte, and Christine Siebord
*Jeremiah Kahmoson, a teacher from Windsor High School, informed us about the up-coming "Levi's Grand Fonda" and expressed the need for volunteers to help at the event

Program Funraiser 2024........Michael Juric "A Night in Seville"

*Reminded us that we are raising funds for:
    The high school Wellness Center
    The Pump Park
    The program, "Every 15 Minutes"
*Related details of the interior village which will be set up and explained about the auction on line and at the event
*Said a guitarist will play for two hours
*At 7:00 a Flamenco dancer will be performing
*Asked that in the next seven days, that we:
    Register if we haven't done so already
    Look at the auction items and bring more to Catherine Hanlon
*Carol Martin showed how to register using either Rotaryfundraiser.com or Windsorfundraiser.com
*Michael Juric recognized all of the co-chairs and asked that everyone sign up to help as much as possible

The new slate of officers:
*President...........Barbara McChesney
*Past President....Doug Williams
*Co-treasurers.....Carol Martin and Ed Turner
*Secretary............Catherine Hanlon
*Members at large.Pegi Bell and Boyd Morrison

Thank you to our guests and volunteers:
*Set-up.................Steve Klick
*AV Set-up............Alissa Johnson
*Greeter................Leslie Lewis
*Song....................Susan Cole
*Scribe...................Margaret Johnson
*Inspiration............Robin Resendez
*Photos..................Sue Nelson

Adjournment: Maureen Merrill adjourned the meeting at 8:30

Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Johnson, acting scribe

Meeting Bulletin - March 12, 204

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Leadership Windsor

Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting Agenda March 12, 2024

Good Morning! - Rotary Club of Windsor! With Past President Maureen Merrill presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance – led by Bill Conklin
Inspiration – Mike Ragsdale, Empathy by Daniel Pink
Song – JB Leep, Put on A Happy Face!
Guests – Beth Henry, Don Edgar, Gina Fortino-Dickson, Kristine Siebert, Robin Schifondo
Windsor History moment and reminder “Did I make a difference in someone’s life today?”
Windsor History – Many Windsor Rotarians participated in the Windsor Incorporation in 1992 including John Lewis and Andy Wick who chaired the incorporation committee.
Arondo Donax – The Arondo Donax cleanup last weekend at Veterans Memorial Beach included representatives form 6 Rotary Clubs, 3 Interact Clubs, and numerous friends. Thank you all for your service to our community and there will be additional clean up days scheduled soon.
Fundraiser 2024 An Evening in Seville – Michael Juric, Time to sign up for the event and gather Live and Silent Auction items for the April 6, event. Sign up online and give your auction items to Catherine Hanron.
JB Leep – As part of the Windsor Community Circle we like to support each other’s events. Two upcoming events include Corned Beef and Cabbage Drive Thru Dinner by the Kiwanis Club on March 17 and the St Patrick’s Day celebration and “all you can eat corned beef and cabbage fest!” by the Lion’s Club and Fire District on March 16.
Birthdays – Mitch Grandi donated to the WRCF Permanent Fund, Diane Brabetz gave us some encouraging thoughts and is a consistent generous supporter of the WRCF.
Alison Huber – Back to living and working in Windsor at Nieko and is looking forward to re-joining the Rotary Club of Windsor. Allison contributed to the WRCF, Projects Fund.
Heather Cullen - Odyssey of the Mind, teams earned a 3^rd and 5^th place finishes at last weekend’s competition. In appreciation Heather contributed to the WRCF, Projects Fund.
Corporate Members – Rene Hyde explained the details of a “Corporate” membership, which can be a great opportunity for a business or organization to have multiple members in our club.
Program – Maureen Merrill, Beth Henry, Gina Fortino-Dickson, Sue Nelson (Steering Committee Members)

Leadership Windsor – Lead Win

The Windsor Chamber of Commerce is the lead sponsor of Leadership Windsor.
Leadership Windsor is in its first year and recruiting for Class #2. Class 1 (cohort) includes Windsor Rotarians Alissa Johnson, Robin Rosendez, Steve Klick, and Jim Curry.
Developing the Leaders of today and tomorrow
Learn about the Windsor community!
The Leadership Windsor class meets monthly with a theme of presentations such as Government, Business, Development, Environment, Natural Resources, etc.

Closing comments, thank yous, and Adjourn – “Be Generous, Lead with your Heart, and do something Rotarian this week.”

Club Calendar
            March 18         Board of Directors Meeting 6pm (On zoom, members welcome to attend)
            March 19         Club Meeting – Program will be in preparation for An Evening in Seville
March 26         Club Meeting – Program will be an overview of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and the Windsor Rotary Community Foundation (WRCF), Doing good locally and throughout the world.
April 6             District Training Assembly, Ukiah
April 6             An Evening in Seville
April 9             Club Meeting – Program will be Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez

Meeting Bulletin - March 5, 2024

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Perspectives on Race and Racism

Today’s speaker was Tiana Doht, a Mental Health Coach and daughter of Club members Dave Doht and Barbara McChesney, who spoke about how “whiteness” came to be following Bacon’s Rebellion (1676-1677), a multi-racial uprising in the colony of Virginia against the upper class. Thereafter, the laws changed to characterize “English” and “freeborn” as “white” with special privileges while taking away freedoms of black and indigenous people. While “whiteness” was not legally defined, it became used as a power and control mechanism.


          Call to Order. Past District Governor Maureen Merrill acknowledged the presence of President Doug Williams and called the meeting to order at 7:30 am.

          Pledge of Allegiance. Mike Merrill led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

          Inspiration.   Joan Mora inspired us with these words:
“May we continue to grow as Rotarians so that we stand in our communities as a symbol of those willing to freely put service above self and make this our community and the world a better place to live.”

          Song. Heather Cullen got us on our feet and taught us how to do the hand jive. Then, with a rollicking music video, we all did a spirited hand jive as best we could. It was great fun and got our juices going.

          Visiting Rotarians. There were no visiting Rotarians today.

          Guests. David Doht introduced returning guest Maureen McSorley and his daughter Tiana Doht, our speaker today. Susan Nelson introduced returning guest Christine Seibert. Daniel Myers introduced Windsor Interact Club Co-Presidents Kai Arsi and Sydney Parker.

          Student of the Year Community Health Academy. Daniel introduced Maya Carmona’s mother and Kate Fitzgerald, a long-time Windsor High School teacher of English and Public Health, who introduced Maya Carmona, the Student of the Year of the Community Health Academy. Maya is a senior at Windsor High School who plans to go to college and major in psychology with the goal of attending medical school and becoming a doctor specializing in pediatrics. She is a member of the youth board of the 16 Strong Project, a youth mental health program, and she participated in the Sutter Health program “Future Faces of Family Medicine” in which she shadowed rotations and signed patients into the on-line health care app. The Club congratulated Maya on her honor and wished her well.

          Interact Club. Kai Arsi and Sydney Parker, the Co-Presidents of the Windsor High School Interact Club, reported on the revival of the club following their attending RYLA this past year. The Club now has about 25 members. They just had a pizza party and they look forward to spreading the Rotary message. The Club intends to participate in the arundo donax removal project on March 9th and they are working on installing a peace pole at the high school with a garden around it. Kai will also be doing a short-term youth exchange in Denmark.

          Recognition of Maureen and Mike Merrill. Bill Bolster called our attention to a recent Donor Story published by the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts recognizing the contributions of Maureen and Mike Merrill as donors, former board members, and now members of LBC’s Honorary Advisory Council. Maureen and Mike exemplify the Rotary ideals of service to our community. Club members acknowledged the Merrills with applause.

          Update on our FunRaiser. Michael Juric gave a brief report on the progress toward our FunRaiser, An Evening in Seville, on April 6th, at 5:00 pm at the Mary Agatha Furth Center. At this point, the “scoreboard” reflects 40 registrations, 6 sponsors, and many donations of wine and auction items. Carol Martin is looking for club members who know how to use scissors and JB Leep would like to recruit some folks who are handy with hammers. Please see them to volunteer. Larry McCabe handed out colorful and attractive event promotion cards for members to take to businesses, friends, and neighbors to get the word out. This should be a fun event!

          Scholarships Committee. Michael Juric reported we have received 25 applicants for Rotary scholarships. He is seeking volunteers for the scholarships committee to review the applications and interview applicants.

          Club Calendar.
                           March 6                  Budget Meeting
                              March 9                  Arundo Donax Removal
                              March 18                Board Meeting
                              April 6          FunRaiser
                              April 6          District Training, Ukiah
                              April 15                   Board Meeting
                              April 30                   Fifth Tuesday
                              May 7                     Teacher Appreciation

          Speaker.      David Doht introduced our speaker, David’s daughter Tiana Doht.
After completing her Masters degree in Communities, Organizations, and Social Change, Tiana pursued her interest in global politics and culture. She is a Mental Health Coach and facilitates programs in anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Her interest in studying race in our culture was spurred in 2020 during the pandemic by the prominent deaths of black people such as Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, who were killed while jogging, sleeping, and shopping.

          Tiana learned the difference between race and ethnicity and explored her own German ethnicity with curiosity. “Whiteness” however is a social construct that we are socialized into and “whiteness” is not the same for everyone. She gave examples of our nation’s history of structural racism in the Homestead Act, the GI Bill, and redlining of minority neighborhoods. Tiana encouraged us to approach issues of race with curiosity and take action to interact with those of different backgrounds and ethnicity. She suggested that white privilege is relative and “intersectional” and contributes to the skewing of wealth distribution in the United States.

          Tiana will provide references to resources to help us understand the history and pervasiveness of race issues in America.

          Thank You.   Maureen Merrill thanked our speaker, guests, set-up crew, and administrative folks.

          Next Week. At next week’s meeting our speakers will be from Leadership Windsor and we will vote on the slate of new board members for the coming year.

                                                  With apologies for misspellings and mis-hearing,
                                                            Your Scribe, Larry Mills

Meeting Bulletin - January 27, 2024

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Legal Aid for Small Business

Good Day fellow Rotarians and friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s minutes are from TUESDAY,   February 27, 2024
Past President Bill Bolster called the meeting to order at 8:30am
We were happy to have President Doug with us this morning; our continued support is with him, so glad he was able to join us.
Pledge of Allegiance recited by the club, but I failed to catch the lead Rotarian
INSPIRATION: Michael Raasch     “Your Work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only ways to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only ways to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keeping looking, don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”    Steve Jobs
Geoff Harrison presented a fun twist on our song for the morning by reading the poem "Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic, Sung in the Year 1888" is a mock-heroic poem written in 1888 by Ernest Thayer
VISITING ROTARIANS: Maria Claudia Lorenzini Lorenzii Club San Agustin de Talca, Chili
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS: Michael LeComte, Christine Seibert, Anne Louise, our YE daughter, and our speakers Ally Berk and Lluvia Gomez.
PP Bill updated the club on our member Sandie Krutz, she will soon be starting treatment for kidney cancer, inviting club members to offer support for both her and husband Wally.

Windsor History Fact
In 1872, the railroad came to Windsor. With the railroad, the town moved from East to West, close to the rail line. The advent of the railroad enabled farmers to begin extensive fruit production because of the ready market on the other end of the line.
(Note; SMART expected to serve Windsor in 2025)

Michael Juric gave us an update on our FUNRAISER: An Evening in Seville, April 6^th, 5pm Agatha Furth Center, tickets and more information is available at: https://windsorrotary.ejoinme.org/seville

This is a CLUB FUNRAISER and your participation is needed, Auction Items, Invite your Friends,
Pam Moulton: Decorations
Pegi Ball / Steve Klick: Food & Beverage
Catherine Hanron: Auction Items
Larry Mills: Sponsors
We are also creating a Wine Library as an auction item and need each club member to provide one or two bottles of wine, minimum value $25.00, Wine donation description forms available at Rotary Meeting or contact Jo Timmsen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
If you come into the meeting in the Back Door, Please check in at the Front Door, Thank you,
February Birthdays: Robin Resendez, & Sue Nelson
February Anniversaries:      Renee Hyde and Paul Peloso, JB Leep and Carol Martin Diane and Les Brabetz
CLUB CALENDAR
March 6 – Budget Meeting
March 9 – Arundo Donax Removal
March 18 – Board Meeting
April 6 – FunRaiser
April 6 – District Training, Ukiah
April 15 – Board Meeting
April 30 – 5^th Tuesday
May 7 – Teacher Appreciation

Maria Claudia Lorenzini Lorenzini (Domingo’s Mom)

In 2013 the Eureka Rotary Club hosted RYE student Franco Calleja Lorenzini, Domingo’s brother. At the annual YE ski trip Franco suffered a fall, resulting in a coma that lasted 5 days. The entire Rotary community across two countries stepped up to help Franco and his family. Windsor Rotarians Glenda Sales, Renee Hyde, Michael Juric and Larry Wasem were particularly responsive.

      Maria Claudia has traveled from Chili to visit her son Domingo and enjoy Sonoma County; she attended our Rotary meeting Tuesday and shared a little about herself, and expressed her gratitude not only for all the support she and her family received when Franco was injured but also for all the support the club has shown Domingo, especially Renee Hyde for opening her home to Domingo.

Claudia and her husband have five sons; they have all participated in Rotary Youth Exchange, each going to a different country. The Lorenzini family has hosted 13 youth exchange students and Claudia heads the YE program in her club.
Claudia shared a video of Franco’s recovery, finishing with a video message from Franco, looking healthy and handsome.

Speaker:

  Maureen Merrill introduced our speakers: Ally Berk and Lluvia Gomez from Legal Aid Sonoma County Small Business Equity & Recovery Program
The service they provide is free assistance to small business in Sonoma County, they cover issues such as: Entity Formation, Commercial Leases, General Business Contracts and HR/Employee Issues.
Eligibility Requirements:
Entrepreneurs that want to start a business in Sonoma County, Owners of existing business located within Sonoma County that have Less than 500 employees,For Profit Business, not-profits do not qualify
Program is federally funded, channeled through state and county.
Funding was created following COVID to assist small business and will end at the end of 2024.

Lluvia was raised in Sonoma County, attended UC Santa Barbara and is planning to attend law school.
Ally Berk, Program Attorney was raised in Sonoma County, attended UC Davis and Berkeley School of Law.
Additional Core programs offered by Sonoma County Legal Aid include:
Child Abuse Prevention Program, Housing Stability, Domestic Violence, Elder Law, Employment & Health, Disaster Relief, Veteran’s Services.
Past President Bill Bolster thanked our speakers: Ally & Lluvia, Maria Claudia, our guests, club members and volunteers.

Meeting adjourned 8:30am

Meeting Bulletin - Feb 20, 2024

Monday, February 19, 2024

Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting Minutes

February 20, 2024

Good Morning! - Rotary Club of Windsor! With Past President Bill Bolster presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance – Margaret Johnson
Student of the Year, Nuevo Core – Daniel Myers
- John Richards, Nuevo Core Teacher ~ Creativity and Performing Arts, introduced Zoey
- Zoey Arent, Smart, curious, problem solver, every problem is an opportunity.

Appreciative for her teachers, family, and friends help her Grit through the ebbs and flows of high school. Arts are her life. Creativity is what drives me. Zoey is an author, artist, and self-driven sure to be successful at every turn in her life.

Inspiration – Mike Merrill, John F Kennedy, Profiles in Courage, “A nation which has forgotten the quality of courage which in the past has been brought to public life is not as likely to insist upon or reward that quality in their chosen leaders today.”
Song – Maureen led a sparked up rendition of “Happy Birthday” to Sue Nelson and Robin Ramirez
Guests – Dennis Wilkinson, Maureen McSorley, Matt Barrington, Lisa Rumbaugh, Robin Chafondou, Family of Zoey Arent, Sean Arent, Greg and Becky Draper, Jose Diego, Michael Lacomte (Oak Tree Winery).
Windsor History moment and reminder “Did I make a difference in someone’s life today?”
Budget Meeting – Carol reminded/invited interested club members to attend either or both of the 2024/25 Budget planning meetings for the club and the WRCF. Contact Carol if you would like to participate.
2024/2025 Board – Barbara introduced her proposed Board of Directors for 2024/2025.
2023/2024 Board Meeting last night– Larry McCabe

Everyone always welcome to attend. Thorough budget report, youth activities with Interact and RYLA, Environmental project Arundo Donax removal at the Russian River, Membership growth, and very active Community Service committee recently granting almost $5000 to local community projects.

Board Approved Community Service Grants – Monica McCabe
- Wasteless Windsor $1500
- Leadership Windsor $1000
- Spring Show at WMS $1800
- WHS Website $400

Birthdays & Anniversaries – JB (Next week due to time constraints today)

Birthday – Sue Nelson       2/12
Anniversaries -        Renee Hyde and Paul Peloso       2/2
JB Leep and Carol Martin            2/4
Diane and Les Brabetz                 2/10

Fundraiser 2024 An Evening in Seville – Michael Juric

Time to sign up and gather Live and Silent Auction items for the April 6, event. Sponsors and donations are essential to our success and please refer any potential sponsors to our committee.

Program – Fred Ptucha & Terry McNeill

Fred – Members of Rotary Club of Santa Rosa East/West and a Vietnam Veteran
Terry – Veterans for Peace

Rotary Peace Pole Project, “May Peace Prevail on Earth” on every pole. Room for up to 8 different languages. Tangible vision for peace with Peace Poles scattered all over the world.
Peace Builder Clubs earn designation from Rotary International for any club that has completed a significant peace related project. Peace Pole’s for schools and their club has 47 peace poles installed so far with over 20 more in process.
Poles are $400 for fabrication and installation of each pole. Clubs grant 1/3 of the cost with Rotary International supporting the 2/3 balance.
Process begins with requesting and receiving support from the Superintendent of the schools. Then present the process to the individual school principals to determine location for the installation. Once the poles are installed a celebration and dedication ceremony takes place. Schools are encouraged to have an annual ceremony recognizing peace throughout the world.
Fred also discussed his Vietnam history where he met Mike Merrill in 1968, and the numerous Rotary civilian projects back in Vietnam that he has participated in ever since.
Fred had the club share the “I pledge to peace . . . “that has been integrated into the 4^th/5^th grade programs along with the Peace Pole projects.
Be kind to our brothers and sisters!
Our new Interact Club at WHS is looking for our support to build a peace garden campus including a Rotary Peace Pole.

Thank you to our guests and volunteers.
- Setup – Bill Conklin
- AV Setup – Larry McCabe
- Greeter – Leah Hansen
- Song – Maureen Merrill
- Scribe – Brian Ling
- Inspiration – Mike Merrill
- Photos – Barbra McChesney
- Guests - Fred Ptucha & Terry McNeill

Closing comments, thank yous, and Adjourn –

Meeting Bulletin - Feb 13, 2024

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

New Members Craft Talks

A. Good Morning.....Bill Bolster welcomes Doug Williams return
B. Pledge of Allegiance.....Led by Brian Williams
Thank you to Brianna Mar, who replaced Jennifer Taddai as our longstanding contact at Windsor High School, who led team for Student of the Year from Windsor High. Jack Pollard introduced and spoke about the Build program and his goal to become a pilot. He introduced and thanked instructor Robert Haney who has taught shop classes for over 30 years.
C. Inspiration.....Maureen Merrill from the Hindu "Everything will turn out all right in the end. If it's not all right, it's not the end."
D. Song.....JB Leep "She Loves You!"
E. Visiting Rotarians - NONE
F. Guests - a ton...Kristine Seibert, Jack Pollard and his parents, Robert Hanney, Jose Diego
G. Upcoming Budget Meeting.....Carol Martin announced that there will be a meeting to discuss the distribution of the money earned through our investments. She passed around a signup sheet for those who are interested. No date has been set. She emphasized the need for us to be transparent when doing this process.
H. Community Services.....Monica McCabe
was named Volunteer of the Year for the Daffodil Project California Parks and Rec Society.
I. New Member Badges and Pins.....Maureen Merrill, reminded us that the following members were inducted a couple of weeks ago, but she was presenting each of them with their official Rotary pins. Our newest members include:
    *Jessica Domingues
    *Jim Curry
    *Larry Mills
    *Margaret Johnson
J. Youth Exchange Student Natalie Huie is in Taiwan....President Bill encuraged the members to read her blog nataliehuie.weebly.com.
K. Student of the Year.....Jack Pollard of Build Academy, was presented by Rotarian Daniel Myers, and introduced by his teacher, Robert Haney. Jack introduced and gave thanks to his parents, his teacher and Rotary. He explained that he had had a rough go as a student during Covid, but appears to have found a successful pathway and intends to start school at SRJC before ultimately transferring to a four year University.
L. Fundraiser 2024.....Michael Juric  reviewed the status and progression on our upcoming FunRaiser, "Evening in Seville" on April 6, 5:00pm at Agatha Furth Center
The Following Chairpersons gave an overview and update on what is next for their respective committees:
    *Promotions: Larry McCabe
    *Sponsorship: Larry Mills
    *Auction Items: Catherine Hanron
Our goal: $30,000 to support Kaiser Pump Park, Every 15 Minutes, and the Wellness Center at Windsor High

M.Pam Moulton.....announced that there is a need for judges of culinary projects for Windsor Middle School, on February 24 8:00-1:30. She announced that AFTER the Next regular Rotary meeting there will be a Decorations Committee meeting to review status.

N. Craft Talks:
    *Jessica Domingues: Enjoys hiking, food preparation, softball, spending time with family and friends. Worked at Exchange Bank for 16 years. Two kids, Kari (8) and Kamila (11)
    *Jim Curry: Born near Boston; moved to California at 3 years old, works at Exchange Bank, been in banking for 26 years, has a 20 year old daughter and a son who is a junior at Windsor High, married for 24 years, plays golf, likes wine, bourbon, and movies. Is board chairman for Windsor Chamber of Commerce
    *Larry Mills: A transfer Rotarian and Past President of Healdsburg Sunrise, who Still works in arbitration and dispute resolution; has lived in many places in the US; moved to Sonoma County 8 years ago and to Windsor 2 years ago; likes international travel, is a reader, loves to sing and is active in fundraising.
O. Thanks to the Guests and Volunteers:
    *Set Up: Domingo Calleja
    *AV Set-up: Alissa Johnson
    *Greeter: Jack Hackenberg
    *Song: JB Leep
    *Scribe: Margaret Johnson (with help from Pam Moulton)
    *Inspiration: Maureen Merrill
    *Photos: Barbara McChesney
    *Guests: Jack Pollard, his parents, Kristine Seibert, OTHER??

Meeting Adjourned: 8:30

Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Johnson and Pam Moulton

Cecily Majerus

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Cecily Majerus and the Marine Mammal Center

Rotary Club of Windsor
Meeting Minutes - JANUARY 30, 2024

The Meeting was presided by Past President Michael Juric where he opened with an invitation for the club members to enjoy a few more minutes of socializing with each other. We opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alyssa and followed with an inspiration presented by Sandie Krutz where she quoted from a story that she read about a conversation between two children. Their words of wisdom reminded us to "listen to yourself" and "stop talking to people who call you stupid!!"
Geoff was recently in Disneyland with his daughter and their three boys. He said that being in Disneyland allows us to "feel like a kid again" and encourages each of us to "take your mind to a different place!" In Geoff Harrison style, he enthusiastically lead us in a rousing version of "The Happy Song," foot stomping and all!
Four visitors (Kristine Seibert, Jean Hackenberg, Jose Luis, and our speaker, Cecily Majerus. There were no visiting Rotarians.
This week's Windsor History Fact alerted us to informaton that in 1974/75, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors earmarked $100K for the purchase of a park site for Windsor. One of the site that was considered was the land near the (then) Windsor Junior High. Ultimately the site that was chosen is the current LOUIS B. KEISER Park!

PP Michael, who is also chair for the upcoming APRIL 6th FUNRAISER, reminded the club who had been selected as beneficiaries of the upcoming event. Those lucky recipients are: The Windsor High School Wellness Center, the Keiser Pump Park and the program (sponsored by the Police Department), Every Fifteen Minutes.
Each of the Team leaders were asked to give a brief presentation to the Club members on their specific needs as we get closer to the special event. As a reminder, the following are the team leads, and the person to be connected when you decide with whom you would like to volunteer.
•Monica McCabe - Beneficiaries (She need us to "care and feed our beneficiaries, and assist them on finding things that they can give to the club as potential auction items)
•Carol Martin - she is working on the budget and wants information on potential expenditures

•Renee Hyde - she is working "behind the scenes" and is looking for individuals to assist with describing items that are to be auctioned as well as someone to assist with registration the night of the event.
•Larry McCabe - he is working on promotion and encouraged each of us to "pass the word" about the upcoming event - put it on our individual social media platforms!
•Larry Mills - he is working on Sponsorship...any ideas or potential people/businesses - send it to him!
•Michael Juric and Susan Cole - they are working on the overall program
•Pam Moulton - is working on Decorations and will be looking for lots of bodies to assist on the day of the event to set up. In the meantime -there are some SET UP/BUILDING needs if you the still and time, she would appreciate your expertise!
•Pegi Ball, Steve Klick and Bill Conklin are working on the food, beverages. They are looking for beverage donations as well as help with sitting at the bar for a short term position on the night of the event.

We moved to our speaker, Cecily Majurus , who was introduced by Larry McCabe.Cecily, who is the CEO of the Marine Mammal Center, gave a comprehensive review ,complete with invitational photos of her "clients" to the club. She ade note that their organization is responsible for 600 miles of California's coast in protecting ocean health by working with the marine mammals. It was noted that they are staffed by ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS, whose responsibility is to
•Respond and Rescue
•Rehabilitate (it takes weeks to months!) and to
•Release the animals (whom they usually will tag to keep track of them!)

She made note that there are three hospitals that engage in scientific research and are teaching hospitals They are researching ways in which to find a correlation between animal health and human health. They offer educational programs where she reviewed activities for fifthe grade through Post Doctoral students.

The core patients are the Sea lions, yellow fin seals, harbor seals, fur seals, Hawaiian monk seal, otter, bottle nose dolphin and humpback whale. She quizzed us on our ability to identify the individual breeds. Clearly we need a lesson in this area - we were able to distinguish the Whale! She noted of all the mammals, the Hawaiian Monk Seal is is danger of extinction.
Cecily noted that the impact of climate change is having a significant impact on the patterns and behaviors of the marine mammal,including having them come closer into shore where there are liabilities (i.e. nets).
She reviewed a couple of rescue stories, warming the hearts of her audience, complete with wonderful photos of rehabilitation! She reminded us that while the seals are "cute" they are wild animals and are not docile!

She finished with informing us that they receive up to 10,000 calls a year and have been successful in bringing in over 800 animals! In case you are interested in contacting them, their number is open 24 hours a day, #415-289-7325.

PP Michael finished the meeting with a round of individual thank you's to everyone who assisted in make the meeting happen, including recognition of the guests! He reminded us of the interdepency that we have for and on each other! Have a great week!

Minutes prepared and submitted by
Pam Moulton

Meeting Bulletin - Jan 23, 2024

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Meet our Exchange Student

Good Day fellow Rotarians and friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s minutes are from TUESDAY, January 23, 2024
Past President Michael Juric presided our meeting today as President Doug continues his outstanding battle.

Pledge of Allegiance: Lead by District Governor Tom Boylan
INSPIRATION: Renee Hyde,   “They buried us, but they didn’t know we were seeds”   Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulous
SONG: Susan Cole lead us in a pretty good rendition of “California Dreamin”
No VISITING ROTARIANS
GUESTS OF ROTARIANS: Kristine Siebert, Maureen Landwehr, Lisa Rumbaugh, Cara Morrison and our YE Daughter Anne-Lousie Avenet
President Doug’s Message, ask yourself:
Did I Make a Difference In Somebody’s Life?
What Wrongs did I Right?
What Hurts did I Heal?

WINDSOR HISTORY FACT
In 1956, the area the Windsor residents knew as the Hembree’s west pasture was purchased by the Healdsburg High School District for a future Jr.High. It seemed early to plan on an additional school as part of the High School District but Windsor was expecting to grow. It was only a couple of years later, in 1958 that Ethel Kerr Brooks and 22 other concerned residents organized the Windsor Citizens improvement committee to advocate for much needed improvements for the Windsor community. (the Hembree west pasture, was the land that now holds the Huerta Gymnasium)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
January 30, 2024: 5^th meeting of the month Will be our regular meeting, 7:15am Charlies Grill, but with    some fun surprises
January 29^th:      Special Board Meeting
February 1^st: FunRaiser Leadership Meeting Zoom, contact Michael Juric for more information
February 3^rd: Arundo Donax Clean Up, Contact Barbara McChesney barbsmcc@gmail.com
February 19^th:    Board Meeting
March 18^th          Board Meeting
April 6^th     FUNRAISER
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
DG Tom Boylan shared that one of this year’s focus areas in District 5130 is on Mental Health, often we do not recognize people who need help and we do not know how to help them if we do. District 5130 has created a business card “Rotary Cares About Mental Health” with a QR code that will help lead someone in need to local mental health resources: www.norcalmentalhealth.org
Tom distributed cards to the club members and encouraged everyone to share these cards with everyone we care about.
Happy Anniversary Brian & Jamie Williams   January 26^th

Monica McCabe presented a summary for club approval of our chosen FunRaiser Beneficiaries:

Windsor High Wellness Center

The Wellness Center is a professionally staffed programed open to all students at Windsor High School, they have a canopy on the quad at the school encouraging students to check it out and discover they have a safe place to go if experiencing stress, anxiety and need support and a place to regroup. It appears to be a great program with much more detail than this space allows.

Keiser Pump Park

This will be an area at Keiser Park that will be similar to a skate board park but for dirt bikes. The pump park will be completed in two phases. The Town is hopeful the 1^st phase will be completed in time for the big bike race that goes through Windsor in 2024, the 2^nd phase 2025.

We will also continue to support “Every 15 Minutes” program conducted by The Town of Windsor Police Department and Windsor High School. The program is designed to discourage driving while under the influence of any substance.

“Project Grad” Windsor High School Provides a safe place for HS graduates to celebrate
The Club approved of all beneficiaries
Program:
Our speaker today was our own Youth Exchange Daughter Anne-Louise Avenet,
Anne-Louise has been with us since August, her first host family was Brian & Jamie Williams, and she is currently living with Dev & Cara Morrison.

Anne-Louise is from Niort France, population of 60,000 and her home is about 1 hour from the ocean. Anne-Louise mentioned Niort was an old town so I looked it up and discovered they have a medieval castle that dates back to the 12^th century, the Donjon. That is an old town.

Anne-Louise left her Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother and Dog Parker to travel 10 hours to be with us here in Windsor. Her Mother works in banking and her Father is an accountant. She stated school is very different here; school in Niort starts at 8am and ends 5-6pm, you also do not have the option of choosing subjects. High school is 3 years, while middle school is 4 years.
She plans on attending Business College after she graduates high school.

Anne-Louise has been playing piano for 10 years and attends music school.
She gave us the opportunity to hear her play through a few videos, she is very good.

She is also very athletic, she play tennis, is involved with gymnastics and enjoys basketball with her brother and father. She is interested in history and art, enjoys sewing and clothing design.

Anne-Louise and her family love to travel, she mentioned several places they have visited together and she is not afraid to explore the world.

Rotary is not new to Anne-Louise, her father is a Rotarian in District 1510 and has been involved with youth exchange. She is grateful and appreciative of this opportunity and feels she will benefit in her personal development from this experience.

Anne-Louise is a very pleasant young lady and eager for new experiences, remember to reach out and include her in any of your adventures.

PP Michael thanked our guest and members for attending and everyone that contributed to making the meeting happen.
Meeting adjourned 8:30am

Meeting Bulletin - Jan 16, 2024

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Our Esteemed Governor

Minutes Rotary January 16, 2024              Chaired by past president Michael Juric

Good Morning and welcome to District Governor Tom Boylan
Instead of the pledge, the Club took a minute to send energy and love to President Doug Williams.

Inspiration: Leah Hansen: Life is change; growth is optional – choose wisely. And, Endings often lead to new beginnings

Song by JB: “Somewhere over the Rainbow”

No visiting Rotarians

Guests: Tom Boylan’s wife, Melody Montero, his sister and brother-in-law, Joanne Davey and John Thompson, Sue Nelson brought her neighbor Christine Seibert, Leah Hansen brought Don Edgar and Domingo brought his lady love, Valentina.
President Doug asks: Did I make a difference in someone’s life today? What wrongs did I right? What wounds did I heal.
Windsor History Fact: The Oddfellows hall was rebuilt in 1933 housing Windsor Branch of Exchange Bank and a meat market owned by C.J. Martin.
WWI veteran, Walter A. Reimen was in the Naval Reserve when he contracted in Spanish Flu. He died while on furlough in Windsor. His Fiancé, Edith Olin passed the same day on October 18, 1918.
Upcoming Events/Announcements
               Fun Raiser April 6
               Chris Landeweir has compiled a new assignment list
               Rohnert Park Rotary is having a crab feed on Saturday February 3^rd

Birthdays/Anniversaries
               Michael Juric, January 7^th birthday
               Steve Klick, January 11^th birthday
               Brian and Jamie Williams’ Anniversary, January 26

Governor Tom Boylan pinned the new members with “Create Hope in the World”
               Larry Miles
               Margaret Johnson
               Jim Curry
               Jessica Dominguez

Three minute round table: why did you join Rotary and why have you stayed?

Program: Tom Boylan, District Governor
               There are 200 countries in Rotary and we share many similarities as well as appreciate differences in culture, language and geography
               Tom’s three areas of focus have been:
                              Environment: Picking up where Jennifer Strong left off and with the help of Barbara McChesney (Plastic Soup, Arundo Dornax and plastic alternative education), and Salvatore Rico, the environmental work is being carried forward and expanded. We must be concerned for our grandchildren’s world.
                              Membership: Simply inviting a friend/neighbor, etc. to come and here a speaker or come and have breakfast can be a door opener for a new member. We do huge things internationally as Rotarians, but community brings in members and friendship keeps them.
                              Mental Health: Keep hope in the world is the message of the RI President. Mental health should not be a stigma.
               Tom’s company, Boylan Point, created a website of mental health resources by county and created business cards with links to find information. Rotary cares about mental health.

Tom was gifted a $200 check for the Ken Moulton Scholarship Fund.

Thank you to our guests and volunteers:
-set up: Terry Andreacchi
-AV set up: Larry McCabe
-Greeter: Scott Bonin
-Song: JB Leep
-Scribe: Monica McCabe
-Inspiration: Leah Hansen
-Photos: Barbara McChesney

Respectfully submitted: Monica McCabe

Meeting Bulletin - January 9, 2024

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

"Speed Dating" to get to know our members

Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting Agenda January 9, 2024

Today’s meeting was led by Past President (2 times) and Past District Governor (1 time) Michael Juric who will be filling in as needed for President Doug Williams this month.

Good Morning Rotary Club of Windsor! Happy New Year!
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Mitch Grandi
Inspiration – Bill Bolster, Maya Angelo, I’ve learned that people will forget what you say, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget how they made you feel.
Song – Heather Cullen, America the Beautiful!
Visiting Rotarians – None today
Guests – Michael LeComte (Oak Tree Winery),
Windsor Rotary History Fact – Jim Lillibridge, Alan Rawland, Rolf Nelson, Michael Juric, and Ken Moulton, Charter Members of our club, would meet every Friday afternoon and solve the problems of the world!

New Membership Induction – Led by Membership Chair Maureen Merrill
- Larry Mills – Larry and his wife recently moved to Windsor and is now moving his membership from Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise to the energy of the Rotary Club of Windsor.
- Margaret Johnson – Windsor resident since 1976 and joined our Daffodil planting project and have been welcomed by all the members of the Rotary Club of Windsor and am excited to be a part of it.
- Jim Curry (Exchange Bank) – Past member of Rotary Club of Rancho Cotati and looking forward to being involved in the Windsor community through our club.
- Jessica Domínguez (Exchange Bank) – Brand new to Rotary and inspired to be invited to join a group of people doing big things for our community.

Welcome Larry, Margaret, Jim, and Jessica to the Rotary Club of Windsor!

Upcoming Events/Announcements –
- Barbara - T- shirts are here. See Carol for your $20 contribution and pick up your Rotarian at Work shirt.
- Bill – Natalie Hui, our outbound exchange student, is in Taiwan and is having a great time. Natalie Huie's blog is: nataliehuie.weebly.com<http://nataliehuie.weebly.com>
- Kate Smith spent last year as our outbound exchange student at the same prefecture of the recent hurricane in Japan and reports no problems from her Rotarian family.
- Fun-Raiser - Need Sponsorship Chair/Team Lead for our April event, please discuss with Michael if you are interested in learning more.
- Annual District Governor visitation – Our own Tom Boylan will join us for a meeting of the Board of Directors and social, followed by a presentation to the club next Tuesday morning.
- Board meeting – 5pm on Monday, Jan 15, at Michael Juric’s followed by a

and social at Pam’s home across the street.

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Recognition

Next week Michael will be acknowledging club recognitions and announced the birth of his 9^th Grandchild, Abigail Rose.

Program – Renée Hyde – Speed Dating

Renee led the club in 3minute “speed dating” to get to know each other a little bit more.

Thank you Renee

Thank you to our guests and volunteers.
- Setup – Bill Conklin
- AV Setup – Alissa Johnson
- Song – Heather Cullen
- Scribe – Brian Ling
- Inspiration – Bill Bolster
- Photos – Barbara McChesney and Sue Nelson sharing pictures with President Doug!

Closing comments and Adjourn – A big thank you to our guest, 4 new members, and Maureen leading the charge. Diane Brabetz, charter member of the Rotary Club of Windsor, closed with a big appreciation for her Rotary family that has always been there as consistent and unconditional friends and support.

Meeting Bulletin - November 21, 2023

Tuesday, November 21, 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

Put the title in here!

Everything goes in here

Meeting Bulletin - November 14, 2023

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Wise Words from WiseAcre Farm

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.

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

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 - April 9, 2024

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Carla Rodriguez, Sonoma County District Attorney

April 9, 2024 Rotary Club of Windsor Minutes
Presiding: Doug Williams, President, Pam Moulton, Past President
Pledge of Allegiance: Daniel Meyers
Inspiration: Diane Brabetz: Did I make a difference?
Song: JB: Take me out to the ball game!
Visiting Rotarians: none
Guests: Student of the Year, Emma Kaspar and her parents . Emma is in the STEM program and told us about how she loves to build things, and looks forward to a career in mechanical engineering.
Announcements:
Mike Merrill’s birthday on the 10^th!
Margaret Johnson’s birthday on the 10^th! She donated $80!
Donnie and Beth Smith’s 22^nd anniversary and she is donating $50!

Calendar:
April 15: Board meeting
April 19, Friday, Dinner Mystery with the Middle School. 6-9 pm, Old West Theme! Come and dress the part and solve the murder!
April 23: Speaker: Letitia Hanke, roofing contractor and philanthropist
April 27, Saturday: “5^th Tuesday “ trip to the Windsor Water Treatment Facility
April 30: no meeting
May 7: Teacher Appreciation Day at the Club meeting

Club Service:
Monica McCabe thanked the Club members for supporting Sandie Krutz with weekly meals.
There are several volunteer opportunities available and were announced involving our fundraiser beneficiaries and our legacy projects:
-Levi’s GranFondo this weekend needs volunteers
-Ground Breaking of the Bike Pump Track will be Friday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. in Keiser Park.
-The Every 15 Minutes program at the high school is coming up on April 16 and 17. Contact Officer JP Tamayo at John.Tamayo@sonoma-county.orgANOTHER

Beth Smith asked for volunteers for Project Grad especially on Friday June 7 from 3:00-8:00pm. Contact Monica or Beth for info on how to sign up!
AND FINALLY, WE HAVE UNTIL MAY 29 TO DECIDE ON A DISTRICT GRANT FOR 24-25! WE PLANTED DAFFODILS LAST YEAR! CAN YOU THINK OF A PROJECT THAT HAS A PRICE TAG OF ABOUT $4,400? GIVE Monica McCabe a holler!

Review of the FunRaiser 2024 by Michael Juric.
Thank you and a shout out to all who helped us raise our $30,000.00 goal. Please send MJ a compliment and a suggestion about the evening.

Diane Brabitz says that if any Rotarians want to get together to rent her Mexico home for a week, she will donate the funds back to our Club. Thank you, Diane!
The Bodega Bay Shack (which was offered by our speaker, Carla Rodriguez, D.A.) was offered 3 times! Thank you, Ms. Rodriguez!

Speaker: Carla Rodriguez, Sonoma County District Attorney, introduced by Maureen Merrill.
-The Sonoma District Attorney’s office has a 3.3 million budget and is the largest law firm north of San Francisco.
-The D.A.’s office receives 13,000 police reports annually and files 8,000 for prosecution.
-Ms. Rodriguez was adamant in her view that Prop 47 which made non violent property crimes under $950 misdemeanors should be rewritten.
-She stressed the problems of the juvenile justice system, where young offenders are often housed with older hardened criminals.

Thank you:
Set up: Terry Andreacchi
AV: John LeCave
Greeter: Joan Mora
Song: JB Leep
Scribe: Monica McCabe
Inspiration: Diane Brabetz
Photos: Sue Nelson

It was great seeing President Doug at the podium today! Keep it up Doug!

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

Meeting Bulletin - February 14, 2023

SoCo Superintendent of Schools

Meeting Bulletin - February 7, 2023

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.”

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

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!

Meeting Bulletin - December 20, 2022

Stefan's Story

Meeting Bulletin - December 13, 2022

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 Test

Introduction to Interact Officers, plus 2 Craft Talks

End Plastic Soup

The Magic of Rotary

Welcome New President Barbara McChesney,

End of Year Thank You

Law Enforcement

Trash Talk

Sonoma Libraries

Press Democrat Wine Editor

The Gaza Conflict

Transcendence Theater

Teacher of the Year Celebration

Lime Foundation

Craft Talk: Jose Louis Diego

Understanding the Rotary Foundation

Planning An Evening in Seville

Leadership Windsor

Perspectives on Race and Racism

Legal Aid for Small Business

Rotary Club of Windsor – Meeting Minutes

New Members Craft Talks

Cecily Majerus and the Marine Mammal Center

Meet our Exchange Student

Our Esteemed Governor

"Speed Dating" to get to know our members

Funraiser to Fundraiser: Where should the money go?

Put the title in here!

Wise Words from WiseAcre Farm

Ariel Flores: Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Windsor Military Memorial Wall

Igor Peniche

International Service

SRJC Public Safety Training Center

Michele Chaboudy Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Making it happen!

Heather Cullen on the Windsor Academy of Performing Arts

Craft Talks: Robin Resendez and Wally Krutz

Brian McClatchey Explains Indian Law

Carla Rodriguez, Sonoma County District Attorney

RYLA students share their stories

Kate Smith Youth Exchange - Back from Japan!

Reverend Mary Beene

A New Rotary District 5130 Year!

The King of Rock & Roll and how he changed music

Zero Waste Sonoma

Public Speaking - Awful to Awesome

Rotary Scholarships

Meagan Black for Riebli Elementary School

Craft Talks - Boyd Morrison, Steve Klick, John Hackenburg

Teacher of the Year

Nan Su of the Epoch Times

Chris Castillo - Verity

Festival of Brotherhood

Microplastics Everywhere

A Year in Review

A Visit from Mayor Rosa Reynoza

DGE Tom Boylan

Koi Nation Casino

Sonoma Watershed

SANAS Cuenca

Windsor Town Manager

SoCo Superintendent of Schools

Sonoma County Airport

Craft Talks

Round Table Questions

Steven Campbell

Stefan's Story

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

Court Appointed Special Advocates