Craft Talks

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

He welcomed us all around 7:35 and Renee led us both in the Pledge of Allegiance the Inspiration, where she reminded us of the power of small groups of dedicated people to make significant changes in the world!

Bill Bolster was fined $25 for asking us to sing a song that had been wonderfully sung by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong…..Can’t remember the name of the song – I just heard from many of our fellow singers that “we ruined that sucker!!”

There were no visiting Rotarians and “our” Domingo just returned from Chile, and was introduced as our only guest!  It was noted that Domingo is back and ready to start working and is back in school!

Upcoming Events/Announcements included the reminder for the 5^th Tuesday event, which will be held on MONDAY, AUGUST 29^th , from 5-7pm, at the Putting Green at Charlies!  A signup sheet circulated.  Members were encouraged to join one of the many teams with a chance to win a prize.  Members will be asked to pay their normal “breakfast Fee” of $20 which will cover the cost of the food and wine, to be served at the event.  PARTNERS are WELCOME!  Looks like we will have a SUPER SHORT meeting before we begin the event, which will also include a demonstration lesson by the GOLF Coach and Pro,  from the High School. 

A reminder that this month’s Governor’s Environmental Citation  is  Wildfire Prevention Month

Kathy Williams gave information about the upcoming Windsor Day Parade  on October 1^st.  She will be looking for volunteers as we get closer to the date.

Brian reminded everyone that the District 5130 Foundation BBQ  for the Southern part of the District will be held on  October 8, Noon-3pm. – NOT TOTALLY SURE where it will be held..STAY TUNED!!

The Club is still planning on having the 35^th Anniversary celebration, however we are waiting on a location and a date.  STAY TUNED!  It is likely that it will be held In the latter part of September or early October!

Brian reminded us of Rotary’s diligence in continuing the fight against Polio!!  Bob Rogers, PDG from Sebastopol, sends a weekly noticed to the Presidents about the statistics related to Polio cases around the world.

Beth Smith gave us an update on Kate’s arrival in Japan – noting that she is well settled, happy and with a wonderful family.  The family has two older students who had been exchange students years ago .  Kate has had the opportunity to go out shopping and dining, eating unique dishes!!

We were encouraged to search out the calendars for our incoming exchange students, Gabi and Stefan.  PLEASE SIGN UP to take them to the beach, have them over for dinner, go to a game…whatever – just something fun so that they can deepen their experience here in  California!!  Both students attended the District Orientation where Gabi was excited to state that there was no country with more than one student!!  Amazing Diversity. WE are STILL LOOKING FOR ONE MORE FAMILY. Please!!!

August Birthdays were aplenty – and Leslie Lewis was in her prime as she was able to cite and fine TEN members and partners of members for having birthdays in August – The list included Bill Bolster, Heather Cullen, Daniel Myers, Brian Ling, Larry McCabe, Maureen Merrill, Joanie Bolster, John Nelson, Kathy Williams, and Catherine Hanron (although her birthday was in July, she must have felt like giving money because she also admitted to her GREEK CRUISE!!)

Leslie continued with her glee in fining the happily married couples!  John and Sue Nelson for 45 years, John and Donna Le Cave  for 36 years, Ed and Louise Turner for 44 years, Brian and Debbie Ling, Robin and Carlos Resendez and Mitch and Bunnie!  Congratulations all you happy couples!!  Brian paid up a little more because he admitted that he did not introduce Debbie last week!  He won’t do that again!!

Two relatively new members gave their Craft Talks , which is something the Club loves to hear.  It’s great to get to know our members a little better!!-

Terry Andreacchi  mentioned that he was a former member and Past President in the San Carlos Rotary Club . He retired in 2018 and decided to “downsize”  moving to Sonoma County from the South Bay. He initially joined the Guerneville Rotary Club, but decided to transfer to Windsor a couple of years ago!   He gave a comprehensive overview of his life which include his having a career in both Insurance Business and Teaching at a Continuation High School.  He indicated that the change of career to becoming a teacher was part of a MID LIFE CRISIS!  Married and divorced two times, he has three adult children.

Terry indicated that he has a history of having participated in service organization when he was in school, and that Rotary was a natural extension of this interest.  Terry has several hobbies and interests which include gardening, working his land where he has over 30 different trees, including olives, peaches and pears, and collecting Elvis records.  Terry is headed to Italy for a month to celebrate his 70^th birthday, where he will also be visiting family!   Welcome Terry to our Club!! Thanks for jumping in on so many activities!!

Dave Doht, admitted that he was raised in a “Leave it to Beaver” family in San Diego!  He received his M.A. in Public Administration where he because a “FAMOUS INSPECTOR “(in his mind!!).His focus was SEWERS, where he claimed that “YOUR SEAGE is my BREAD and BUTTER!” He was in private business for 25 years where he proudly stated that he did all his business “on a handshake!” Dave told the story of being married in 1981, with whom he had two children.  His first wife passed away from cancer in 1992. He subsequently met and married Barbara McChesney who had three kids blending into a family of 5 children. 

Dave shared that he tragically lost his son at age 14 to a heart related issue.  Dave’s passions are many, but it looks like SEQUINED shirts is at the top of the list!  He wears them dancing, skiing, (likely) boating, gardening, at the theater and anytime he can!  He loves camping and travelling all over the world, having visited many countries in Africa, Tahiti, Cuba, South America , Antartica and Fiji not to mention their travels across the United States!  He described himself as more of a support person than a leader. He joined Rotary in part because of the social aspect, but is excited about doing things in the community and is excited about the AMAGING age that we live in!!

President Brian extended thank you’s to our speakers as well as to the various members who assisted in volunteering time to take on aspects of the meeting!  He closed the meeting with reminding the Rotarians to “Tell YOUR Story to a friend and share why you enjoy being a Rotarian!”

Respectfully submitted
Pam Moulton

COVID UPDATE…..
                                                                                                            
08/23/22

NEWS:  PFIZER AND BIO N TECH ASK FDA TO AUTHORIZE NEW BOOSTER THAT CONTAINS MRNA FOR THE EVER-MUTATING VIRUS THAT CAUSES COVID!   They claim their new booster will cover the original virus for COVID-19 as well as both the BA.4 and BA.5 for those 12 years and older.    Moderna is also working on a new booster for protection against the mutating virus. 

I am sharing the recommendations again this week for when you test positive whether or not you are symptomatic.    They are as follows:

Quarantine for 5 days – this means stay away from other household members and use separate bathrooms if possible.   If not possible, then disinfect the bathroom after every use.

1. Stay home – quarantine means just that – do not go out and remain away from others to ensure we do not continue the spread of this virus.
2. Notify Sonoma County Public Health online that you have tested positive so that you can be counted and your infection tracked.
3. Notify your personal physician as he /she may want to start you on Paxlovid (antiviral drug).
4. On Day 5 or 6 test on a rapid test.   If you are negative, quarantine is ended but it is suggested you wear a good fitting mask (N95, KN95 or KF94) for another 5 days.
5. If on that rapid test you still are positive, then quarantine for an additional 5 days (for a total of 10 days) or until you obtain a negative rapid test.
6. It is possible that people can get a rebound infection after Paxlovid, so if you become symptomatic again, test on a rapid and stay home until you are negative.

COVID UPDATE:   

• Total Cases: 105,276  (last week 104,668)
• Recovered:  102,948   (last week 101,025)
• Active Cases: 1818 (last week 2189)        
• Deaths:  510   (last week 506)        ****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths occurred in the past week.   ****
• Hospitalized:    41 confirmed cases and 5 in the ICU      (last week  52 confirmed and 2 in the ICU)

Vaccination information….  As of August 14th,  2022,   1,134,804 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County.  (last week 1,132,953).     We now only have 78%  of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose.    (Just to put into perspective, in Sonoma County this means that 390,397 residents are fully vaccinated; with 29,265 only partially vaccinated.   There are 37,290 person 50 years and older who are eligible for a booster shot)      Vaccines are encouraged, still available and still can be obtained . 

MASKS:

The ever mutating and changing face of the virus that causes COVID is still out, highly infectious, easily spread and causing illness.   Masks, although not mandated, are being recommended especially if you are inside or even outside in large crowds or groups of people that you do not know.    COVID infection is not over whether we are tired of it or not!   Infections are still occurring, ER visits are up, as are hospitalizations.    This will continue to affect our health care system and drain resources especially as we get into flu season.   If you have not thought about obtaining your flu booster for this year; put it on your calendar, call your Physician and schedule it for when you can!

TESTING:  

Go to socoemergency.org  to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County.  Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County.   My Agency,  At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment.   Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us.   We also provide  FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly.   We are able to sell you N95 masks.   And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have.    If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting:  https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.  
Be more aware of the activities you chose to participate but live life fully with caution.    Be aware of your surroundings and carry a mask at all times.   Infections are prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive.   Practice good infection control and stay safe!

Fondly,
Di

District Governor in the house

Good Day fellow Rotarians and friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s minutes are from TUESDAY, August 16, 2022

Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Klick

INSPIRATION: Leah Hansen:
“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere” Carl Sagan
Today is President Brian Ling, & Heather Cullen’s Birthday, in total we have 9 members with Birthday’s in August,

In recognition of all those B Days, JB led us in a Roaring version of HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
VISITING ROTARIANS Assistant Governor Sandie Krutz introduced District Governor Jennifer Strong and David Halling

GUESTS OF ROTARIANS:

Tom Boylan introduced Geoff Harrison, & Alissa Johnson, – Sonoma County Resource Recovery. JB Leep introduce Stefan YE student from Germany, and Kathryn Williams introduced Gabi YE student from Brazil, and Beth Smith introduced her daughter Kate Smith our outbound YE student leaving for Japan on Friday.

I hope you caught the fact in the introductions that we have a new Son & Daughter for the year, to insure that they have a fabulous year and the chance to meet all the Rotarians Sandie pasted around a calendar for each one, I am sure the calendars will be available each week,

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

JB shared that Carol did test positive last week and had a challenging day Saturday, but is feeling better and on the mend.

Rotary Bar Thursday on the Green had a busy night last Thursday, brought in $2800.00 They are in need of volunteers: servers and clean up, 5:30pm – 8pm. (4 nights on the green left)
5 th Tuesday Meeting will be held Monday August 29 th , 5:00 – 7:00 PM Location: Windsor Golf Club Putting Green (See Flyer)

Windsor Parade: October 1 st , Rotarian’s need to assist with Balloon & represent Rotary, Please contact Kathryn Williams.

DG Jennifer and President Brian inducted New Members: Geoff Harrison, General Manager & Alissa Johnson, Admin. Manager both of Recycle Recology Sonoma Marin, sponsored by Brian Ling. DG Jennifer finished their induction taking their 1 st Rotary selfie, with herself and the club,

Foundation Co-Chair Diane Brabetz presented Dev Sodager with his Paul Harris Award, Outbound Youth Exchange Kate Smith thanked the club for all the support she has received from the club. Kate was originally scheduled to go on exchange in 2020, she is finally leaving Friday and traveling to Japan, she is very excited and promises to post on her blog her adventures.

In recognition of President Brian Lings birthday, Brian contributed $100.00 to The Rotary Foundation in his wife’s, Debbie’s name, and matched it with 100 of his points towards her Paul Harris.

Guest SPEAKER: District 5130 Governor Jennifer Strong:
Jennifer is a 6 th Generation Californian; she presently lives on the family ranch. Jennifer was introduced to Rotary in 1987 and was the first female student Rotarian; this was before Interact was created. She has been a member of the Lake Port Rotary Club since 1998, 2X Past President, District Grant Chair, YE Host Family and was the lead on the Tree Planting project in Lake County after the 2015 Lake County fires. With the help of Rotarians and volunteers 3,000 trees were planted in ONE Day at Middletown Trailside Park. This project was so successful Rotary District 5130 created a Disaster Relief Fund.

Friendship Exchange is very important to Jennifer, while on her journey visiting all the Rotary Clubs in District 5130 Jennifer will stay at a Rotarians home from each club, she extends a Big Thank You to Sandie & Wally Krutz for opening their home to her and to Barbara & Dave for hosting the Board Meeting and Social.
Jennifer is a true believer that “time once spent is gone” you cannot get it back, because of this belief and knowing how important everyone’s time is she is interested to know “why Rotary and why stay”?

This probing question created a lively and interesting discussion, it was information, interesting and fun to hear from fellow Rotarians what attracted them to Rotary and why they continue to be a part. Responses spanned from projects that touched the heart, local and international, Business, Social, personal support from fellow Rotarians, experiencing the outcome of the reach of Rotary to the comradery and fun of the club.
It was a good meeting with the opportunity to get to know, understand & support Jennifer and fellow Rotarians.

It is tradition for the Rotary Club being visited by the District Governor to have a gift for the DG, Jennifer has ask each club to put together a basket that can be raffled at the following club she visits, the proceeds of the raffle will go to The Rotary Foundation, in addition Jennifer will apply matching points to The Rotary Foundation in that individuals name.
Mike Merrill was the highest bidder of the beautiful basket presented to our club, Congratulations Mike.
“Rotary takes ordinary men and women and gives them extraordinary opportunities to do more
with their lives than they ever dreamed possible” Clem Renouf
Meeting adjourned: 8:30am

Latest update on COVID from your Rotary nurse….
 
COVID UPDATE…..
                                                                                                            
08/16/22

NEWS:    

FULLY VACCINATED AND DOUBLE BOOSTED INDIVIDUALS ARE STILL GETTING COVID!  60-70% OR MORE OF THOSE WHO GET INFECTED ARE STILL TESTING POSITIVE ON A RAPID TEST AFTER 5 DAYS OF QUARANTINE!    The recommendations if you test positive whether you are symptomatic or not are as follows:
1.        Quarantine for 5 days – this means stay away from other household members and use separate bathrooms if possible.   If not possible, then disinfect the bathroom after every use.
2.        Stay home – quarantine means just that – do not go out and remain away from others to ensure we do not continue the spread of this virus.
3.       Notify Sonoma County Public Health online that you have tested positive so that you can be counted and your infection tracked.
4.       Notify your personal physician as he /she may want to start you on Paxlovid (antiviral drug).
5.       On Day 5 or 6 test on a rapid test.   If you are negative, quarantine is ended but it is suggested you wear a good fitting mask (N95, KN95 or KF94) for another 5 days.
6.       If on that rapid test you still are positive, then quarantine for an additional 5 days (for a total of 10 days) or until you obtain a negative rapid test.
7.       It is possible that people can get a rebound infection after Paxlovid, so if you become symptomatic again, test on a rapid and stay home until you are negative.
 
COVID UPDATE:   
 
Total Cases:       104,668  (last week 103,714)           Recovered:  101,025   (last week 101,025)             Active Cases: 2189 (last week 2189)        
Deaths:                506   (last week 500)
Hospitalized:    52 confirmed cases and 2 in the ICU      (last week  44 confirmed and 3 in the ICU)

Vaccination information…. 

As of August 7th,  2022,   1,132,953 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County  (last week 1,130,001).     We now only have 78%  of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose.   Vaccines are encouraged, still available and still can be obtained . 

MASKS:              

BA.5 and other new strains of COVID are causing infection.   All seem to be highly infectious and easily spread.    Masks, although not mandated are being suggested especially if you are inside or even outside in large crowds or groups of people that you do not know.    Because of these subvariants, please realize that COVID – 19 is not over.   Infections are still occurring, ER visits are up, as are hospitalizations.    This is effecting our health care system and draining resources.  

TESTING:  

Go to socoemergency.org  to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County.  Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County.   MY Agency,  At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) if you are having any issues finding an appointment.   Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us.   We also provide  FIT testing for a N95 mask so that it fits properly, will be able to sell you N95 masks or are willing to answer any questions you may have.    If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting:  https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.  
 
Live life, enjoy your time, but be aware of your surroundings and carry a mask at all times.   Infections are prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive.   Practice good infection control and stay safe!
 
Fondly,
Di
 

RYLA

A. Good Morning Rotary Club of Windsor!

B. Pledge of Allegiance- Bill Bolster

C. Inspiration – Londa Faber

D. In the Good old Summertime – Heather Cullen

F. Guests (possible)

• Kate Smith
• Geoff Harrison, Alissa Johnson – Sonoma County Resource Recovery
• Lauren Hull
• Exchange Students Stefan, Gabriela

G. 5th Tuesday Fun- “ Do something different “ this year there are 4 months with 5 Tuesdays. Instead of the usual Rotary Meeting there will be a fun event starting with August 29th we will meet on Monday night on the putting green at Charlie’s from 5 – 7 pm for food and drink. No meeting on Tuesday August 30.

The 35th Anniversary Celebration will be the end of September

Rotary Club of Healdsburg proudly presents “Embers of Awakening:From Firestorms to Climate Health”. See the flyer for details.

H. The Windsor Day Parade this year will be on October 1, 2022. Volunteers will be needed for walking with the float and also to man intersections for traffic control. Sign up sheets will be available at future meetings.

I. Renee announced that the Rotary Bar made $2300 at the last Town Green. Volunteers are needed for the next Town Green, a large crowd is expected because it is an Elton John tribute.

J. Youth Exchange. (Pegi/Sandie/Bill)

• Welcome Incoming Students, flag exchange, and calendar
• Short-term Exchange Students
• Kate outbound

K. Guest Speaker Cassie Pitkin, RLYA Camp Director, presented a video made by the camp attendees. The video will be used for marketing. They hope to have approximately 100 attendees for the next camp. RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Award. On the video the youth presented themselves, discussed their thanks for being selected and did a section on Messaging for Good which included topics on gun violence and sexual violence. Following the presentation there were questions and comments on how students are chosen, Career night, how to help serve lunch and see the camp. Pegi was thanked for being a RYLA lifer/supporter.

L. Thank you to our guests and volunteers

• Setup/JB and Jason
• Greeter/Robin
• Song/Heather
• Scribe/Kathryn
• Inspiration/Londa
• Guests/Kate, Geoff, Alissa

M. Steve Click invited us to join him for a Geology Walk on Russian River Rocks this Saturday 8/13/2022 at 10:00. Contact him for more information.

The Festival of Brotherhood will be held mid October, it is a project fair where potential Rotary projects will be presented both local and international.
Current COVID info from your Rotary Nurse…
 
COVID UPDATE…..
                                                                                                            
08/09/22
 
NEWS:    

 INFECTED PERSONS CAN STILL TEST POSITIVE AFTER ENDING 5 DAY ISOLATION!   Please be aware if you test positive,  according to the US Centers for Disease Control and the California Department of Public Health, you are to quarantine or isolate for 5 days.   On the 5^th day, use a rapid test (if you have no symptoms)  to determine if you are now negative.   If you are not, then your isolation period is to be continued for a full 10 days or until you test negative.   This is to help stop the spread of infection.   But be aware that health officials are finding that some 60 to 70% of people are still testing positive on a rapid test 5 days or more after the onset of their symptoms or first day of a positive test. 
 
Because it is difficult to track the true volume of infections, urge your family members and friends who test positive to report this to  Sonoma County Public Health.    
  
COVID UPDATE:   
 
 
Total Cases:       103,714  (last week 103,183)           Recovered:  101,025   (last week 100,039)             Active Cases: 2189 (last week 2644)        
 
Deaths:                500   (last week 500)
 
Hospitalized:     44 confirmed cases and 3 in the ICU      (last week  45 confirmed and 4 in the ICU)
 
Vaccination information…. 

As of August 7th,  2022,   1,130,001 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County.  (last week 1,124,664).     We now only have 78%  of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose.   Vaccines are encouraged, still available and still can be obtained . 

MASKS:              

BA.5 continues to be the prevalent strain of COVID which is highly infectious and continuing to spread.   Public Health and Infection control doctors are strongly encouraging use of masks. They do suggest we consider wearing masks when in crowded, indoor settings, but feel as infectious as this is,  consider wearing a mask even when outside in large groups.    If you are traveling contact the airlines or check the country you are visiting to identify their mask mandates.  

Because of the subvariant BA.5 , we are finding that COVID – 19 is not over.   It is still infecting people.    There are surges in infections and many people even with treatment are seeing that they will test positive for more than the 5 days of suggested quarantine.   If you test positive, please consider reporting your infection to Sonoma County Public Health online so that our infections are counted and tracked.   If you are positive, stay home and isolate for 5 days and if you continue to test positive on or after day 5, then you will need to continue isolation for the full 10 days!    Help to keep our neighbors and friends who are immunocompromised or has underlying health issues safe by wearing your mask and make sure it is a good mask that fits tight to your face and covers your nose and mouth.    Get vaccinated and boosted!     

TESTING:  

Go to socoemergency.org  to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County.  Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County.   In addition my staff at At Home Nursing still are available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR), FIT testing for a N95 mask so that it fits properly or answer any questions you may have.    Call our office at 707-546-8773 to schedule an appointment.    If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting:  https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.  
 
Enjoy life but be aware how prevalent the surge of COVID is right now.   Practice good infection control and stay safe!
 
Fondly,
Di

SMART Rail

Pledge of Allegiance – Bill Arnone

Inspiration – Susan Cole – There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” Amanda Gorman Poet and activist

Song- Bill Arnone – God Bless America

September 29 – Tentative 35th Anniversary Celebration

Renee announced that the Rotary Bar is having a spectacular year. $1300 was the lowest day and $2800 was the top day. VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED!

Patrick Dunn announced that August 21st the band Super Diamonds will be playing in Windsor. They play Niel Diamond songs and are very good.

Exchange Students
Incoming : Sandi Kurtz announced that Stefan arrives Tuesday night and Gabi arrives Wednesday night. Thursday August 4 will be a meet and greet at the bar on the town green.

HOST FAMILIES ARE STILL NEEDED!

Outgoing: Bekah has arrived safely in Sweden. Kate Smith has purchased her plane ticket and will be leaving shortly for Japan.

Bill Bolster gave a summary/update about the short term exchange program.

Governor’s Citation Award Challenge #4 (see handout) Drought and Fire Preparedness.

Name drawing for July’s challenge: Kurt, JB, Sue Nelson, Maureen, Brian Lang

JB introduced the speaker Eddy Cummins, General Manager of SMART, his presentation generated lots of questions and comments.

Mitch Grandi made a $50 donation to the Community Fund.


Di Brabetz, RN CPNP PHN – Administrator / Owner
 
From your Rotary Nurse…..  COVID UPDATE…..  08/02/22

NEWS:      

DESPITE INCREASE IN COVID -19 INFECTIONS, OUR STATE HAS ISSUED A PUBLIC EMERGENCY FOR MONEKYPOX WHILE THEY CONTINUE TO ALSO TRY AND ABATE THE SURGE IN COVID-19 INFECTIONS! 

SONOMA COUNTY CONTINUES TO RECORD NEW CASES OF COVID-19!       

Subvariant BA.5 continues to cause widespread COVID-19 transmission in Sonoma County and across the Nation, even infecting our President in Chief who has tested positive twice and is back on isolation.    Because it is difficult to track the true volume of infections, urge your family members and friends who test positive to report this to  Sonoma County Public Health.    

COVID UPDATE:   

Total Cases: 103,183  (last week 101,524)   Recovered:  100,039   (last week 97,701)   
         Active Cases: 2644 (last week 3323)        
Deaths:                500   (last week 500)
Hospitalized:     45 confirmed cases and 4 in the ICU      (last week  42 confirmed and 2 in the ICU)

Vaccination information….  As of July 31st,  2022,   1,124,664 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County.  (last week 1,122,138).     We now only have 78%  of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose.   Vaccines are encouraged, still available and still can be obtained . 

MASKS:              

Public Health and Infection control dos are strongly encouraging use of masks because of the surge in infections caused by the subvariant, BA.5.   They do suggest we consider wearing masks when in crowded, indoor settings, but feel they should even be used when outside in large groups.    If you are traveling contact the airlines or check the country you are visiting to identify their mask mandates.  

COVID – 19 is not over and is still infecting people.    

There are surges in infections and many people even with treatment are seeing that they will test positive for more than the 5 days of suggested quarantine.   The CDC has not recommended testing before coming off isolation unless you have a fever or symptoms, but with this more infectious BA.5 variant, it would not hurt to test yourself on or after Day 5 to see if you are still shedding the virus.   If you are still positive, stay home and isolate for the full 10 days.   Be sure to report your illness so it can be tracked.   Please help to keep our neighbors and friends who are immunocompromised or has underlying health issues safe by wearing your mask and make sure it is a good mask that fits tight to your face and covers your nose and mouth.    Get vaccinated and boosted!     

TESTING:   

Go to socoemergency.org  to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County.  Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County.   In addition my staff at At Home Nursing still are available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR), FIT testing for a N95 mask so that it fits properly or answer any questions you may have.    Call our office at 707-546-8773 to schedule an appointment.    If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting:  https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.  

Stay safe; consider others and practice good infection control while enjoying life!

Fondly,
Di

Farewell to our Exchange Students, and the Interesting History of Rigid Airships

We bid a fond bon voyage to our two Rotary Exchange Students, Kate Smith and Bekah Mortensen. 
We were treated to an interesting talk by John Geoghegan, author of  When Giants Ruled the Sky, the brief reign and tragic demise of the American rigid airship.

John LeCave led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Scott Bonin, gave the Inspirational Thought:  The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity.The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. – Winston Churchill   Scott added that our Club inspires contagious optimism.

Susan Cole led the song, “My Club” patterned after “My Girl” by the Temptations.

We had several guests today:
Kate Smith, on her way to Japan in August, and she brought her Grandma, Lauren Hull.

Bekah Mortensen and her Mom, Kelly and Dad, Greg were on hand to wish her bon voyage to Sweden this weekend.  

Geoff Harrison and Allison Johnson from Sonoma County Resource Recovery joined our meeting today.

Lauren Hull, publisher of the Windsor Connections Magazine also joined us. 

Welcome, all, and thank you for joining us!

Upcoming Events:
July 26, (TONIGHT)  Windsor Chamber Get Connected After Hours, tonight at Super Sonoman 7726 Bell Road
August 16:  DG Jennifer Strong visits, and our distinguished President, Brian Ling, celebrates his birthday.
August 30:  5th Tuesday #1.  President Brian is starting a new tradition.  He has divided the club into groups.  Each group plans an alternative to the usual breakfast meeting on the 5th Tuesday.  
October 1, Saturday, Tentative date for Windsor Rotary’s 35th Anniversary

Beth Smith had a parting gift and notes for each of our Rotary Exchange students, Kate and Bekah.  Kate thanked the Club once again for staying by her over the last three years as we all navigated through the pandemic and she finally gets to go abroad.  She is very grateful.  Bekah echoed Kate’s thanks, and added that the Club has been so supportive.  

Guest Presentation:
Our Guest Speaker was John Geoghegan, author of  When Giants Ruled the Sky; the brief reign and tragic demise of the American rigid airships.   John gave a fascinating talk with slides about the truly amazing development of rigid airships – we call their much smaller cousins “blimps.”  The USS Macon was the largest and most advanced airship – of the time, and was 140 times bigger than the Goodyear blimp.   While planes had a range of 350 miles, the Macon had a range of 10,000 miles.  They were intended to patrol the Pacific for Japanese ships and subs.  They flew above the clouds and lowered a “spy car” below the clouds on a pendulum type cable to get closer observation.    Moffett Field in Mountain View has the hangar that was originally built to house the Macon.

Why did it fail?  John cagily answers, “You will have to buy the book to find out.”  John focuses on unusual inventions that fail despite their great promise. 

Thanks to
  Set up:  Jason, Beth, JB, Larry
  Greeter: Mike
  Song: Susan
  Scribe: Monica
  Inspiration: Scott
  Speaker: JB
  Guests: Kate, Bekah, Geoff, Alissa, Lauren

Next week our substitute president will be Pegi Ball.

Rotary Past and Future

Our Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pegi Ball…followed by Bill Bolster who led us in a stirring rendition of “CUPS” by Anna Kendrick … and  “We’re all going be missed when We’re gone!”

President Brian started the meeting by acknowledging Susan Cole’s new position as Adjunct Faculty in t SRJC’s Shone Farm tasting room. Susan is clearly the pro to learn from. 

Treasurer Ed Turner “paid” for the placement of post-it notes everywhere in his office, by his granddaughters. Now when Ed’s co-workers need a sticky note, they just poke an arm into his office and peel it off a handy surface.  

Guests:

• Bekah Sorensen and Kate Smith, our Outbound Rotary Youth Exchange Students to Sweden and Japan respectively, are stepping out into their life-changing Rotary Adventures and we wish them well!  You are invited to a farewell evening on Monday, July 25, 6:30PM in Pam Moulton’s yard to send them off with our love.
• Phil Tappin, a WHS Student who is one of our Scholarship recipients, visited with his parents Mary and Herman. He is on his way to Sacramento State.  His background of moving from a very small school to Windsor High School posed some challenges that helped him grow into the confident young man he is today.  
• Lauren Hull, publisher of the Windsor Connection, was welcomed as a return visitor.  The current issue of the magazine has great, positive article about Windsor Rotary.

Board of Directors met on Monday, 7/18:  President Brian reported that the Club Board had approved and passed a balanced club operations budget which will be available to the Club.  This includes a dues increase of $35.00/per year /per Member.

FINES

Maureen & Mike were acknowledged for their recent recognition as cover models, “Taking Happiness Seriously” in the latest Windsor Connection magazine. They contributed $100 each to the Ken Moulton Scholarship Fund of the Windsor Rotary Community Foundation. Ed collected the $$ right away. 

President Brian Welcomed our fellow member and District Area Governor Sandie Krutz who introduced a very thoughtful and informative presentation on the history, accomplishments and opportunities facing Rotary – worldwide in the future.   In a video of 2022-23 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones’ presentation to District Governors worldwide, Jennifer explained the meaning of her theme “Imagine Rotary,” based on the phrase in the John Lennon song:  “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one,” which got Jennifer thinking about the good that we all do, and can do, together.  

And… many Rotarians were able to be present for the Memorial this weekend for our member and dear friend Ken Moulton.  Pam was not present at our meeting because she was driving her niece and nephew to SFO for their trip home to Spain. Ken’s contributions will last well beyond our years!COVID Update from your Rotary Nurse….
                                                                                                           
07/19/22
 
NEWS:     

SONOMA COUNTY EXCEEDS 100,000 CASES OF COVID-19!       NEW VACCINE BY NOVAVAX CLOSE TO BEING AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN USA!   FDA HAS AUTHORIZED THE COVID-19 VACCINE FOR DISTRIBUTION.    The hope is that many of those who have shied away from vaccinations will consider getting vaccinated with Novavax because it is protein-based and is a type of vaccine widely used for decades. 
 
Subvariant BA.5 is causing widespread COVID-19 transmission in Sonoma County.  33.8 new daily cases (per 100,000 people)   Unfortunately this number is probably higher because of so many doing home tests, discovering they are positive, but not reporting their positivity to Sonoma County Public Health.  So these infections are not being tracked nor counted!  Countywide hospitalizations spiked to 57 a weeks ago with 7 individuals needing Intensive Care support.  Health officials are continuing to urge our residents to wear masks indoors when around large groups of people but have stopped short of instituting a mask mandate again.

COVID UPDATE:   
  
Total Cases:       100,499  (last week 99,428)           Recovered:   96,510   (last week 95,093)             Active Cases: 3489 (last week 3835)        
Deaths:                500   (last week 500)
Hospitalized:     38 confirmed cases and 4 in the ICU      (last week  40 confirmed and 1 in the ICU)

Vaccination information…. 

As of July 17^th,  2022,   1,118,487  doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County.  (last week 1,114,537).     We now only have 78%  (this has dropped because vaccines are now available to babies from 6 months of age and older)   of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose.   Vaccines are still available, still be given and special consideration is being given to some of our minority communities within our county to try and educate, encourage and offer vaccinations. 

MASKS:              

Public Health and other health officials are strongly recommending that we use masks because of the surge in infections caused by the subvariant, BA.5.   They suggest masks should be used when in crowded, indoor settings, but even outside in large groups.   However, judge your situations, how long it has been since you had a booster and how long you will be in the situation.     Masks are now optional on airplanes; however, they are still required in airports and most other forms of public transportation.  The CDC is still recommending masks on airplanes.   

Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over and we are continuing to see huge surges in infection of COVID-19 in our community.    We realize that all of us are so, very fed up with wearing masks and not getting out.   We are seeing fully vaccinated and boosted individuals getting COVID.   This virus will keep replicating and has shown it can become stronger and more infectious.   Hopefully if we are able to convince more people to get their 2^nd booster who before were not eligible, and convince those not even vaccinated to consider the new Novavax, it could give our community that boost needed to fight off infections.    Until then, stay safe, wear your mask and help to keep everyone safe who is immunocompromised or has underlying health issues to ensure we are vaccinated and boosted!     

TESTING:  

Go to socoemergency.org  to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County.  Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County.   In addition my staff at At Home Nursing still are available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR), FIT testing for a N95 mask so that it fits properly or answer any questions you may have.    Call our office at 707-546-8773 to schedule an appointment.    If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting:  https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.  
 
Stay tuned for release of Novavax and help others to know what is going on.    We want our community safe…..   
 
Fondly,
Di

Good Day fellow Rotarians and friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin. Today’s
minutes are from TUESDAY, July 12, 2022

Pledge of Allegiance lead by Brian’s guest Jeff Harrison.

INSPIRATION:

Tom Boylan first attended a Santa Rosa Rotary club where Brian Ling’s father was a member. His first meeting was shortly following a substantial earthquake in Nicaragua. A hat was passed to collect money for the Rotary foundation which was all going to be donated to Nicaragua. Tom was impressed and inspired at how easily and quickly the club raised for money for people so far away that they did not even know. People just simply cared enough to help perfect strangers. He joined, dropped out, and rejoined the Windsor club during Maureen’s presidency. Brian was supposed to be next president but emergency circumstances prevented that, so Tom was asked, became president and is now District Governor elect.

SONG:

JB Leep lead the club in a rousing rendition of ‘This land is your land, this land is my
land’.

No visiting rotarians today:

GUESTS OF ROTARIANS:

Lovely wife Debbi Ling, Sonoma county Resource Recovery Geoff Harrison-SCRR, Alyssa Johnson-SCRR, Kate Smith, Bekah Warm welcome to John LeCave, Bev Graham who were in attendance for the first time in a long time.

Brian Ling Inspiration – Before we introduce our guests, I want to share my Rotary Inspiration who is Jennifer Jones, this year’s President of Rotary International. During my in-depth Rotary indoctrination, the past 6+ months, I’ve had the pleasure of hearing her speak at PETS and the RI Convention, as well as a more personal meeting she had with our District 5130 members while at PETS.

She is a fabulous Rotarian and Humanitarian, and she is going to take Rotary to places and plateaus our members worldwide have never seen before. Her theme of Imagine Rotary will unite all 1.4MM Rotarians not just as the Ukraine war continues, but through the many years of recovery once this tragic event ends. It wasn’t planned this way over a year ago when she announced Imagine Rotary as her theme, but John Lennon’s verses haven’t left my brain since Jennifer led us all singing Imagine to close out this year’s PETS conference, just days after the Russian invasion began.

“When did you become a Rotarian?” is the question she is asking all Rotarians while encouraging us to share our story. Also known as that “Rotary Moment”, this year we’ll follow President Pam’s charge to let all of us hear YOUR story.

Today’s program will include a few member announcements and presentations, but instead of a guest speaker we will have what my Rotarian Father frequently called “A Preview of Coming Attractions”, as we embrace this new Rotary year. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Bill Bolster presented past President Pam, one of over 30 past fabulous presidents in our club, the gavel plaque.
• Beth Smith is hosting a Bekah and Kate bon voyage party to give them a fun and loving send off. The date is Monday the fun on July 25th at Pam’s house. We are all invited and encouraged to bring appetizers.
• The 5130academy.org Rotary Leadership course is being offered this year. Patrick Dunn has signed up. This is an awesome opportunity to learn a great deal about Rotary. There are still opportunities available to join the class. You are welcome to contact Barbara McChesney if you want to hear about her experience. Applications are due on August 15 th .

Environmental focus: Barbara presented the District Governor Environmental Citation Award.

• Jennifer Strong’s goals are to educate members and create awareness about Rotary’s environmental area of focus. 
• Clubs across the district are asked to participate in monthly challenges of their choice following the themes outlined.  They turn in their reports to Barbara who will then share with Jennifer.  Members are asked to participate however big or small they can.  Barbara and fellow ESRAG members will create ideas for each challenge which Jennifer will share with the entire district.
• This month is Plastic Free July.  The suggestions for our club are` included in bulletin.  Please submit your name via email or by putting your name and task in the basket at the front table at our meetings.

Also from the meeting was the Challenge.  I am including the flyer here, attached and below. The flyer explains how to qualify for prizes!!

Please note that one of the qualifying things you can do is to volunteer for Waste Less Windsor this Thursday, 7/28.  Please contact JB Leep ( jbleep1@gmail.com 707-403-8100 ) to volunteer.

Brian’ goals and coming attractions:

• Brian’s number one goal is to achieve 120% participation.
• 35 th year anniversary. He is looking for voluntolds to imagine, plan and implement an event in late September. This event will highlight rotary and perhaps be a fundraiser.
• District Governor Jennifer Strong will visit our club on August 16th with a social the evening of Aug. 15th . August 16th happens to be Jennifer’s birthday. She will be bringing a gift to be auctioned off and we will give her a gift to auction at the next club she visits. Diane Brabatz has offered to create the gift basket. Kurt suggested no plastic.
• 5 th Tuesday meetings: Brian has divided club into 4 teams as there are 4 5 th Tuesdays. Each team will organize the 5 th Tuesday meetings. The team can create the meeting anyway they like and it doesn’t necessarily have to be on a Tuesday. See the attached schedule to know which team you are on. ***Leslie fined Brian for making the print too
• small. (He’s trying to minimize paper.) He enjoyed the heckling from the club “We tried that and didn’t work”, “we don’t do it that way” etc.
• DGE Tom Boylan’s goal is 20% growth throughout the district. Brian’s goal is 20 new members in our club over next 2 years. Renee is continuing as membership chair.
• Jennifer Jones’ is hoping to increase membership of women internationally by 30%.
• Michael Juric suggested that the 5 men who participated as hula dancers at Pam’s debunking could now use she and her as their pronouns contributing to the overall growth of women members.
• Looking for Club/International Service Committees.
• Brian is looking at best practices for communicate with members recognizing the huge
• numbers of emails.
• Brian is also looking to create a new task force for communication and investing.
• Fundraising is in question this coming year.

A. Leadership Team –

• IPP Pam Moulton, PE Doug Williams, and PN Barbara McChesney in the P-Line
• Co-Treasurers Ed Turner and Carol Martin
• Secretary Catherine Hanron
• Renee Hyde – Membership
• Pegi Ball – Youth Service
• JB Leep – Programs and chief technician
• Barbara McChesney – Environmental Service
• John Hackenburg and Dianne Brabetz – RI and Club Foundations
• Sandie Krutz – Assistant District Governor
• Joan Mora – Fun and Socials
• Chris Landwehr – Meeting volunteer coordinator
• Leah Hansen – Sunshine and member acknowledgement
• Michael Juric – Scholarship coordination
• Dan Meyers – Students of the Month
• Consultants to the Club/International Service Committees – Sue Nelson and Susan Cole (Yes, we’re looking for new committee leaders or I’ll get impeached before we celebrate the big 35!)

We’ll also have a few Substitute Presidents, new whistle blowers, and a few task forces to recommend changes to our Communication Strategies and structure of the Windsor Rotary Community Foundation. He would like to see some some new names in leadership as the team is very similar
Brian thanked all for coming and for giving him the honor to serve as our president.

Final words. . . Imagine there’s no heaven
It’s easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us, only sky
Imagine all the people
Livin’ for today
Ah
Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Livin’ life in peace
You
You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You
You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will live as one

COVID UPDATE…..

07/12/22

NEWS:      

VIRUS LEVELS HAVE RISEN ACROSS THE NATION AS THE EVER-MORE CONTAGIOUS SUBVARIANT (BA.5) ARE CAUSING INFECTIONS!  112,000 NEW CASES PER DAY ARE BEING REPORTED – how many more are not being reported as people home test.    The White House and health experts are seeing to blunt this virus by offering every adult in the USA a 2^nd booster while the vaccine producers work on “tweaking” the booster for October as a means of stopping the surge.   US regulators are committed to updating the 2020 vaccine recipes for the Fall boosters with new formulations.   They hope to defend against the ultra-contagious omicron subvariants and hope that these may appeal to those people who have been holdouts to consider getting vaccinated.    

VACCINATIONS FOR CHILDREN 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF AGE ARE AVAILABLE!   Both Pfizer and Moderna were cleared by the FDA for use in young children.    The CDC is recommending one booster for children age 5 and older several months after their initial series of vaccinations.  

COVID UPDATE:   

Total Cases:        99,428  (last week 98,414)           Recovered:   95,093   (last week 93,887)             Active Cases: 3835 (last week 4030)        

Deaths:                500   (last week 497)

Hospitalized:     40 confirmed cases and 1 in the ICU      (last week  40 confirmed and 1 in the ICU)

Vaccination information….  As of July 10^th,  2022,   1,114,537  doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County.  (last week 1,111,745).     We remain at 83% of our population 5 years and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose.   Vaccines are still available, still be given and special consideration is being given to some of our minority communities within our county to try and educate, encourage and offer vaccinations. 

MASKS:              

Masks are encouraged right now to be used because of the surge in infections caused by the subvariant, BA.5.   They should be used when in crowded, indoor settings, but even outside in large groups where you do not know the people, around people who are elderly, have underlying health issues or are immunocompromised.   Plastic shields in stores are coming down, have come down and there appears to be a more relaxed stance in stores and markets.   However, judge your situations, how long it has been since you had a booster and how long you will be in the situation.    Masks are now optional on airplanes; however, they are still required in airports and most other forms of public transportation.  The CDC is still recommending masks on airplanes.   

The pandemic is not over and although we are weary of living behind masks, we are facing increasing infection rates due to the highly contagious subvariants.   We are seeing fully vaccinated and boosted individuals getting COVID.   We are having to live with this virus that keeps replicating and seeming to get stronger and more infectious.   Hopefully we will see more people getting their 2^nd booster who before were not eligible and give our community that boost needed to fight off infections.    

Although infected people are not being admitted, they are getting sick and the hope is a newly reworked formula for the Fall will give us the option of another booster tailored more to the subvariants.   Until then, stay safe, wear your mask and help to keep everyone safe who is immunocompromised or has underlying health issues to ensure we are vaccinated and boosted!     

TESTING:  

Go to socoemergency.org  to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County.  Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County.   In addition my staff at At Home Nursing still are available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR), FIT testing for a N95 mask so that it fits properly or answer any questions you may have.    Call our office at 707-546-8773 to schedule an appointment.    If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting:  https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.  

Hopefully you are staying safe, healthy and well.   

Fondly,
Di