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2017-08-15 Cordell Stillman
Flag Salute – Anna Smith
Inspiration – Dick Bishop
Song – Jack Hyde, who bemoaned the poor showings of our two local teams, but then rallied and led the group in “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”.
There were no visiting Rotarians today.
Introduction of Guests of Rotarians:
Member Guest Notes Brian Ling Nicole Renaro From Sonoma Recovery Renee Hyde Jana Dittrich Our Inbound Youth Exchange Student from Switzerland for 2017-2018 Renee Hyde Ali Batch-Elder Our Outbound Youth Exchange Student to Switzerland for 2014-2015 Renee Hyde Morgan Vandorhaus Our Outbound Youth Exchange Student to Germany for 2016-2017 Jack Hyde Janet Jack’s wife Sandy Krutz Kathy Krutz Sandy & Wally’s daughter Dick Bishop Madison Dick’s Personal Assistant Michael Ragsdale Chris Howe Announcements:
Birthdays:
Laura Buhrer – She went to Safari West.
Daniel Meyers – He just played with his boys. Sounds great!
Bill Bolster – He did what all birthday boys should do. He had a birthday cake, got on a sugar high and then went out into the parking lot and shot off rocket copters into the sky!
Anniversaries:
Brian Ling – He wasn’t even home for his anniversary. He was playing golf in Portland.
Jack Hyde announced that we made a little over $1,400 for Summer Nights on the Green last week. Carol and JB were the captains and they had LOTS of great help! Tom Hassur will be the captain this coming week. David Luning is the musical talent.
Guest Chris Howe had asked to make an announcement. One of his blackbelts, Zach, was moving across the country and had brought along a friend for the drive. On August 4, they were involved in a head on condition – Zach is currently in critical condition. His passenger, Clarissa, has multiple broken bones. Chris has started a go fund me account which has raised about $15,000 so far. They are in Arizona right now. We will receive more info about where we can donate and about how to help via email re Zach and Clarissa.
President Steve announced that August 19th is Pedal for Polio. We are assisting the Healdsburg Rotary Club at Amy’s Wicked Slush that morning from 7:30AM to 9:30 AM to greet the riders. A new rider has joined the effort – our very own past-President, John LeCave!
President Steve announced that August 29th is our District Governor’s visit to our Club. On August 28, there will be a joint social at Maureen Merrill’s home (6 PM) to welcome and socialize with the new District Governor.
And more fun in store: Rotary Day at the Laguna Environmental Center is September 9. Rotarians can assist by doing yardwork and gardening around the center. This is a multi-club day. Signup sheet being passed around during meeting this morning.
Another reminder: August 28th is a multi-club social at Maureen Merrill’s in honor of our District Governor.
Our “People’s Choice” Fall Fundraisers: Tom Boylan announced that the Yellow Team will be doing a fundraiser through Giving Trail to provide the generation of dollars for seniors to use at the Farmers Market. This will also spread the word about rotary too. Tom announced that they have their first donation: Dennis is going to donate $500 toward Yellow Team’s goal. But we have to say goodbye to Dennis today. This is his last day.
Program Speaker – Cordell Stillman told us about their program “DriveEverGreen” which promotes the sale and use of electric vehicles. The main purpose of the program is to reduce greenhouse gases in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Goals include having 10,000 electric vehicles by 2020 and 100,000 by 2030.
They approach dealers for incentives on electric vehicles and then they add an incentive on top of that – plus they provide free charging stations. They currently work with 7 local dealers and offer 9 vehicles. There is a $2,000 incentive for all customers and a $3,500 incentive for qualifying customers. This is in addition to a $7,500 tax credit. For example, a VW Golf with all incentives would cost about $7,000. This program runs from August 8 through October 31. Limit one vehicle per person.
For more information, contact Cordell at programs@sonomacleanpower.org or call 855-202-2139.
Cordell then discussed dollar savings for those who switch to driving electric. He thinks costs should reach parity in a couple years.
Questions about charging stations and costs:
- Any relationship with SMART stations? Not yet.
- What about gas tax? California is losing gas tax. State of California added charge to EV’s on registration – extra $50 to 60 for having an EV.
- North County Air Pollution Control District – cuts around Windsor.
- EV also qualifies you for the commute lane – limited number of stickers available.
Sonoma Clean Power – is 5 years old. Has been fairly successful – serving about 85% of customers in Sonoma and Mendocino. Currently has reserves of between 20-30 million dollars. Trying to keep rates 1-2% below PG&E.
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2017-08-08 Bill Keene
Flag Salute – Brian Ling
Inspiration – by John Hackenberg with quotes from Mark Twain and Winston Churchill. John’s favorite: “Life is short. Break the rules.” By Mark Twain
Song – The club did a reasonably on tune rendition of “Pick Yourself Up” led by Allen Christensen. (I heard Bill Arnone from the floor, and he was very helpful in keeping us in tune and up tempo.”)
Introduction of Visiting Rotarians:
There were no visiting Rotarians today.
Introduction of Guests of Rotarians:
Member Guest Notes Brian Ling Bill Keene Our speaker from the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Renee Hyde Morgan Our Outbound Youth Exchange Student to Germany last year. Bill Bolster Mina Returning Outbound Youth Exchange student Bill Bolster Natasha Figueroa Outbound Youth Exchange for 2018-19 Dick Bishop Madison Dick’s Personal Assistant Announcements:
It’s Bill Bolster’s Birthday today!!
Bill Rash’ 50th anniversary was August 7. He and his family went out to dinner in Occidental to celebrate.
Jack Hyde announced that we made $1,500 for Summer Nights on the Green last week. He needs some sign-ups and help this week for Thursday night. The music will be “Boys of Summer”, an Eagles Tribute band.
President Steve announced that August 19th is Pedal for Polio. We are assisting the Healdsburg Rotary Club at Amy’s Wicked Slush that morning from 7:30AM to 9:30 AM to greet the riders.
President Steve announced that August 29th is our District Governor’s visit to our Club. On August 28, there will be a joint social at Maureen Merrill’s home (6 PM) to welcome and socialize with the new District Governor.
Our “People’s Choice” Fall Fundraisers are coming, with a goal of $1,000 by each team. Sandie Krutz introduced the team captains, who presented their team fundraising ideas (when they were known).
The Competition:
Team Fundraiser
Kelly Flock Insurance
Peach Premier Movie Night
Yellow ????
Blue Poker Night
Pink Glow Ball Golf
Lime Shots & Guac
Red Pop-Up Art Gallery
Jack Hyde is heading up Poker Night which will be held Sept. 9 at Dick Bishop’s home. Buy-in is $100, with prizes for winners at $500, $250 and $100.
Wally Krutz is heading up the Red Team who will host a pop-up art gallery and sale on Oct. 20-21.
Carol is warning that we all need “Flock Insurance” for the herd of Pink Flamingo’s which are soon to descend on Windsor. Stay tuned for how to insure yourself against pink flamingo’s.
Brian Ling is organizing “Glow Ball Golf” sometime around Halloween. They will have drinks and snacks in advance of golfing for about an hour and a half in the dark with a glowing golf ball. He reports that it can be a lot of fun – especially because it is followed with drinks from the bar.
Bill Arnone is in charge of “Shots and Guac”, which will be held at the Arnone home on August 26. Bill has wisely received Deneene’s approval to host at their home. Since this event involves tequila, bocce ball, and guacamole, it is sure to be well[-attended.
President Steve has goals and awards prepared for all the fund-raising teams.
Our Goals
-Have Fun
-Raise $8000 plus for our Local Philanthropic work
-Create new opportunities to participate on a smaller scale
-Allow members to contribute in ways that work for them
-Try different activities to raise funds to see what is effective and fun for the club
-Get more name recognition for the Club
Awards – Awards – Awards
Peoples Choice Award
For the team that the club votes as “the Best of the Best”
Most “Mullah” Made
The Team that makes the most Money
OPM Kings
The Team that gets the most OTHER PEOPLES MONEY
Fun For All
The Team that didn’t work that hard and still made goal
Break the Mold
The Team that has the most unique way of making money
Speaker: Bill Keene, Executive Director of Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District.
Soon to introduce: Vital Lands Initiative, a new brand and logo
The Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District was formed in 1990, and it is the only one of its kind in the country. It is funded primarily by a sales tax which was approved by voters. The mission statement is to: “Protect diverse, agricultural, natural and scenic open spaces of our county.” The idea is to stay away from what has happened on the peninsula south of San Francisco, where one city blends into another, and there is no open space, trees, or natural environment – just cities blending into other cities.
The District protects open space in two ways:
- Through conservation easements. These easements stay with the land in perpetuity and don’t allow for development.
- Land purchases. Taylor Mountain was purchased by the District and remains protected open space/park land
There are 111,200 acres of land (over 10% of Sonoma County) protected forever from development.
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2017-08-29 Official District Governor Visit
President Steve Klick rang the bell at 7:30am.
Flag Salute
Ken Moulton led the morning’s Flag Salute.
Inspiration
Bill Bolster shared a few inspirations in advance of Labor Day, including:
“There is no substitute for hard work.” – Thomas Edison
“The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.” – Arnold J. Toynbee
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vince Lombardi
and closing with a final quote:
“Prepare for everything, be ok with it, adapt, thrive and move on. Let the frustration pass. Allow the one who angered you grace and understand that your emotional health is more important than complaining to your family, friends, co-workers about the people who angered you. The ability to remain calm – and even happy – in the midst of crisis is not just a gift, it is also a skill. Live [this] way and nothing will surprise you.
Song
Bill Arnone showed his prowess for songwriting and affinity for the SMART Train, by reworking “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” to the updated “I’ve Been Waiting for the Smart Train”.
Introduction of Visiting Rotarians
Assistant Governor, Pam Moulton introduced Sebastopol Rotarian Peggy Rodgers and Sebastopol Rotarian and 2017-2018 District Governor, Bob Rodgers.
Introduction of Guests of Rotarians
Dick Bishop introduced his personal assistant, Madison.
Announcements
The Rotary Bar at last weeks Summer Nights on the Green brought in over $1000 to the club.
This Thursday, August 31st is the final Summer Nights on the Green event for this season. It will feature the Beatles Flashback band – Tribute to the Beatles. At the event, will be a welcoming party event for Yana, the new exchange student.
Bill Arnone reported on the first of the Mini-Fundraisers was held on Saturday, Aug 26th by the Lime Team. In deference to the oppressive heat on Saturday, “Shots & Guac” evolved to “Margueritas & Guac”, but nevertheless the shots were still flowing. The total monies raised was still being ‘counted’ but the Lime Team Press Secretary assured the room, additional funds will be raised.
The other mini fundraising teams are still working on event details and will be announced as they evolve.
Sandra Krutz ran into Leigh Mateas at this past weekends Farmer’s Market. Leigh reported that his wife Lindy has had her share of treatment challenges, but that her medication protocol seems to be getting in order. Fortunately, she has shown some recent improvement, putting a few consecutive good days together and the entire club has her and Leigh in their thoughts and prayers.
President Klick reminded the group that raffle tickets were for sale for the District Gift Basket.
Program
Assistant District Governor and Windsor Rotary Club Member, Pam Moulton introduced this morning’s speaker, 2017 – 2018 District Governor Bob Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers has been giving service above self for a decade now, as he joined the Sebastopol Rotary in 2007.
Rotary: Where Dreams Take Flight
Mr. Rodgers began his presentation with a video capturing the 6-day, Pedal 4 Polio ride. Rotarian bike riders rode the entire 350 miles covering District 5130, from Crescent City to Petaluma.
Mr. Rodgers discussed the inaugural District 5130 fundraising event, Pedal 4 Polio. Pedal 4 Polio has raised over $60,000 towards it’s goal of $84,000. Mr. Rodgers reminded the group that achievement of the $84K goal, through the 2:1 funding match commitment from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will create over $250,000 in funds towards eradicating Polio. As an acknowledged polio survivor, Mr. Rodgers enthusiasm in making a difference to end polio was ever-present and inspiring and is to be a clear focus for his time as District Governor.
This year’s District Conference event, titled “Rotary: Where Dreams Take Flight,” will be held May 18th – 20th, 2018. The event will be aptly located at the former McClellan Air Force Base in McClellan Park, CA. Mr. Rodgers discussed some of the activities scheduled to be held during the event, including the assembly of thousands of ultra low-cost meal packages to be sent out to those in need globally.
Mr. Rodgers challenged the room of Rotarians to Dare to Dream, whether it be a small, big or audacious dream. He reminded everyone that Rotarians have accomplished some amazing things, because one Rotarian had an idea and shared it. He encouraged everyone to find something important to them, regardless of size and share their dream with their fellow Rotarians. This will help that dream take flight.
Mr. Rodgers closed by answering a couple questions.
Then, upon closing of the meeting, the gift basket raffle ticket was drawn and the gift basket winner was Maureen Merrill.
President Steve Klick rang the closing bell and challenged all to go out and do something Rotarian!
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2017-05-16 Windsor Police Department & the Windsor Fire Protection District
This is an annual meeting honoring the members of the Windsor Police Department and the Windsor Fire Protection District
John LeCave opened the meeting and we started with the pledge of allegiance.
Inspiration – Sandee Krutz
Song: Allen Christenson – ‘You are my Sunshine’
Visiting Rotarians – None
Visitors – Exchange Student Ella, Janet Hyde, Remy Mones
Visitors – Introductions were made of the staff in attendance from the Windsor Police Department and the Windsor Fire Protection District
Tom Boylan & John Hackenburg updated the club on the upcoming Lobster Feed. Tom Hassur then gave some last minute details and requests.
Craig Curreri – provided comments regarding the gratitude and appreciation the residents and members of the Rotary Club of Windsor have for the Windsor Police Department and the Windsor Fire Protection District and thanked the police and fire professionals for the service they provide to the citizens in our community.
Fire Protection Chief – Jack Piccinini provided an update on the Windsor Fire Protection District and commented on how well things were working following the combination of the Rincon Valley and Windsor fire districts. Chief Piccinini noted that current call volume totals around 4,000 calls per year. As an example, he noted that the other day Windsor Fire responded to over 20 calls in a 24 hour period. The chief commended his staff for the quality of care provided and the ability of the fire department to quickly respond to traffic incidents. The chief also noted that both Rincon Valley and Windsor Fire Districts are responding to all traffic incidents in the area including highway 101.
Chief Piccinini also commended the staff for their willingness to help out in other areas throughout California and their ability to assist other local fire incidents
The Chief then stated that the department has a boat and that as a result of the flooding this past year, they were called to assist residents who were affected by flooding.
The Chief expressed his gratitude to the many volunteers who give of their time to help the fire protection district.
He then stated that on May 24 the community may be hearing a lot of sirens. This will all be a result of fire professionals parading through the community raising funds for the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. This also known as the North Bay Run Relay and is an annual procession of firefighters from around the counties of Marina and Sonoma where the fire professionals go around working to raise funds for youth you are affected by burn injuries.
The Chief introduced their honoree Jack Valaquette as the District’s Service Above Self Honoree for the Windsor and Rincon Valley Fire Protection District. Jack is in the Explorer Program and has a vision impairment which prevents him from pursuing a career in fire protection. However, Jack has a great passion for helping in fire protection and fire safety. The Chief commended Jack for the many hours he has spent helping the fire department and the community.
Following Chief Piccinini’s comments, Craig Curreri took a few moments to talk about the sacrifices made by members of the families of the police and fire professionals. He then thanked and recognized each of the family members of former police chief Chris Spallino.
Windsor Police Chief Carlos Basurto then took some time recognizing the efforts of the local law enforcement professionals. The Chief thanked the community for supporting him during his first year of service as Chief.
The Chief provided an update as to things which are going on in the Windsor Police Department and the local Windsor area. The Chief reported that property crimes are at a 10 year low during the past quarter and he also reported on other declines in criminal activity in the area.
The Chief then commented on the department’s 2017 Service Above Self nominee Chris Spallino. Chief Piccinini thanked Chris for the service he provided to the citizens of Windsor and the police department during his six years as Chief prior to retiring from the police department. Chief Piccinini commended Chris for his example of service and leadership noting his involvement in many community activities including serving as a coach for the Windsor Junior Varsity football team.
Craig Curreri than wrapped up the presentations with some closing thoughts and appreciation of all of the public safety officers and family members who were present.
John LeCave closed the meeting and rang the Rotary bell.
Next week’s Rotary Program will be from Mike and Maureen Merrill regarding their recent Rotary trip to India.
