Let the bell open the meeting at 7:30 with President Bill Bolster in command.

Diane Brabitz gave us the pledge of allegiance

Chris Landwehr shared some inspiration credited to Thomas Edison; “Success is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration.” 

JB Leep and his fellow vocalist Carol Martin gave us a few notes to follow with a rousing rendition of “Do-Re-Mi.” 

Visiting Rotarians… Nada

Guests of Rotarians

• JB introduced Ed Bogas and Desiree Goyette our speakers for the day.
• Kate Smith, daughter of Beth Smith was on hand. 

Tom Hassur and Daniel Myers are recognized as the Rotarians of the month. Tom’s work on our scholarship program is exceptional and Daniel’s work with the various core groups of Windsor High has introduced us to numerous of the best of the best in students.

We learned that Alison Huber will be departing the Windsor club to move to a new home in Nevada.

Wally Krutz shared that Warren Parker’s planned surgery has been postponed, but keep the good wishes rolling in for a fellow Rotarian.

Wally also gave us a report on John LeCave’s rebuilding project to repair his home that caught on fire.

Sandy Krutz let us know that Kate Smith might not have been able to attend an in-person RYLA, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, but she did get the opportunity to break new ground with a RYLA online meeting. It turned out to be a lot of fun for our exchange student with no country. Interesting that the RYLA experience might have been Zoom, but the attendees went for a new term for a breakout room. They called the room a cabin and that made it even more personal for the seven youth in the cabin. Sandy let us know that Kate is on her way to graduating from Windsor High at the end of the month. According to Kate, her newly acquired bi-lingual abilities can open the door to travel and the possibility of attending college in a foreign country. 

Tom Hassur gave us a report on his team’s work on the scholarship committee. This year’s focus was on students who had to overcome obstacles beyond the classroom. Each student had to send a letter detailing the struggles they had outside of school to win a scholarship. We can look forward to a future meeting to be introduced to some of our winners. 

Beth Smith gave us a rundown on Windsor High School’s Project Grad, which will be allowed to have a live bash, socially distanced, but LIVE! The committee managed to raise some good donations for money, services, and food. Rotary has stepped up to provide some games, a new roof, and banners for display around the Town of Windsor. Friday, June 4th is a day of catching up to normal for graduates.

“Our Best Shot” was a success for the club and the leadership of Michael Juric. He gave thanks to his team and the club participants. It looks like we are going to Net over $18K for the club and our activities. 

We have a workday planned at Brooks Elementary School, Saturday, May 15th, 9 AM – 12 PM. We have some improvements to make to the Scholar Garden. Bring your gloves and get those dirty!

There are a few events coming up, be sure to keep your calendar up to date. 

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PROGRAM SPEAKERS:

JB Leep introduced Desiree Goyette and Ed Bogas, two composers whose music has been recognized worldwide. Ed’s notoriety and acclaim include the Charles Shultz Peanuts soundtrack, but his first song to share was the “Monkey Island” song he wrote after visiting the San Francisco Zoo and seeing the enjoyment of the people watching. 

Ed Bogas [BOW-gus], is a Grammy-nominated American composer and songwriter who has written and performed hundreds of songs for film, radio, television, video games, and stage. He is best known for his work in Charlie Brown and Garfield the Cat specials.  But, in addition, he is also a mathematician and has dedicated years to developing innovative ways to teach math through music and animation.

Désirée Goyette, who happens to be married to Ed, also is a composer, arranger, vocalist, inspirational speaker, and voice-over actor.  She is best known for her work on the Garfield and Peanuts animated television shows and has been featured in numerous television specials including Movie Blockbusters, The Lou Rawls Parade of Stars, Evening Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, and the legendary “Romance of Betty Boop”.

Ed shared that he and Desiree attended a Rotary meeting recently that caused him to reflect on many of the people in the music business, including an opportunity to coach Rip Torn who was not a good singer but needed to play country music singer. Everybody has a gift and you need to find what you are gifted at and then inspire others to find and use their gift. 

Desiree let us know that music has always been a part of her life, from her earliest days. Her goal was to be a new Judy Garland, but there was a change and she wound up following the path that opened along the way, which included her chance meeting with the Shultz family as a contestant with the California Junior Miss program. She had an opportunity to become a co-host of a TV program, that gave her a chance to travel to Australia, where a payphone call opened a new door to join a songwriting team, that happened to include Ed. The work they did became a joy in the world offering the soundtrack to Peanuts.

Desiree took advantage of an opportunity during one of her TV episodes to audition for the voice of Betty Boop. A familiar rendition was offered complete with the Boop-Boop-Be-Doo. 

This was a fun program with two amazingly talented people. 

We closed it out with a Rotary inspiration from President Bill. 

Gratitude is not only the greatest virtue but the parent of all others. 

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COVID UPDATE

Total Cases:

• 30,002  (last week 29,897)

Recovered:

• 29,490    (last week  29,323)

New Cases:

• Fri    15
• Sat     9
• Sun    9
• Mon  18

This is a total of 4 days of 51  (last week for 4 days was 65) –  we are seeing fewer cases, fewer people getting tested, more travel, more people out and about, and a general feeling that this is over.   We hope that this becomes the case and new surges do not occur.

Deaths:

• 312     (last week 312)

Here in Sonoma County, we have seen over 58% of our deaths in whites, 30% in Hispanics, and 2% in African Americans and American Indians.   53% of deaths occurred in SNF’s and the remaining from the community spread.

Hospitalized:

• 11 confirmed and 4 suspected    (last week 10 confirmed and 2 suspected)

We have tested a Total of 681,016 and 29,490   (last week 668,842 in our county with 29,323 people recovered)

The largest number of cases is in those unemployed or not working 26% (probably more non-social distancing and large groups exposed by those who are working), healthcare makes up 10.6%  and Service and sales have dropped to 2% with home care (my industry) at 2.2%.

                We continue to see the last percentages of our community hesitant to get vaccinated.    It is reported that there are probably 15% who will not get vaccinated and another 12-15% that are in a “wait and see” mode or so hesitant / on the fence.   Medical professionals are now being quoted that we may not ever be able to get to herd immunity and with new variants of the virus being reported that we may always have COVID but be able to prevent deaths and lessen illness, not rid us of it.    There are still “conspiracy theories” going around and people who still believe this pandemic is not real and made-up media information for other reasons.    We continue to see “breakthroughs” in some people fully vaccinated which is concerning.    People totally vaccinated but testing positive.   Testing is a way of staying ahead of new infections from nonstick individuals or from those of us vaccinated but recently exposed.

We need to continue to identify those people who for reasons of age, medical conditions, isolation, etc need help to obtain an appointment and get their vaccinations.   We also need to continue to educate those who we can get to listen to the reasons for vaccination.    We all need to get this message out and try and decrease the spread of variants and help to make people understand how important getting a vaccine is to the wellbeing, health, and staying alive of our community.

Vaccines were begun….  As of May 9th,  485,274  residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 462,758).    Fully vaccinated individuals now at 53% and adults with at least one vaccine dose is now at 16%  (last week was 48.9%  and adults with at least one vaccine dose 17.8%).   Only 21% of Latinos (27% of our population and most at risk for COVID) have been vaccinated, compared to 72% of white, non-Hispanic races vaccinated.   Only 1% of Black/African Americans have been vaccinated.   Our current issue seems to be getting those that are vaccine hesitant convinced to obtain a vaccine plus our vaccination sites are seeing people not returning for their 2^nd dose.   J and J have now been re-released for use.    Seeing residents seek J and J out for vaccinations will be interesting as people will weigh risk vs. reward.    The issue with blood clots is so minimal vs. the reward of “one and done”, but will the public understand that???  The CDC has now approved Pfizer vaccine safe for children 12-15 years of age, so are now able to offer vaccinations to age 12 and up.

 Please help us to educate others on the need to get vaccinated.     We especially need to look at how we reach the culturally and diverse groups who are still afraid of the vaccine.   These unvaccinated parts of our population continue to be difficult to get, require real outreach and education on why it is important for our community.   The concern right now is the large number of appointments available for vaccines that are going unclaimed and trying to be creative at these vaccination sites to not waste vaccines once a vial is opened.    As a Rotarian and fellow community member, help us get our remaining population vaccinated.

Thanks

Di

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President Bill Bolster rang the bell at 7:30, followed by a quick review of last week”s meeting.

• 4 WAY Test at 7:31 by Maureen Merrill
• Inspiration: Glenn Sugden- by Paul Harris– “One’s nativity is not of his own choosing, but whatever it may be, it is entitled to respect; and all nations have an honorable place in the world’s family.”
• Song: John How – Happy Wanderer (Rotarian)

At: 7:56, we had 40 joining us!

Rotary Club Of Windsor

Doing More! with Less and Having Fun

Visiting Rotarians:

None

Guest of Rotarians

Katie and Emma Smith and Beth Smith’s husband

Satoshi Murayama – Former exchange student from Paraguay

Vittoria Castelli – Former exchange student from Italy

Claira Pattou – Former (2007) exchange student from France

Rotarian of the Month

• Sue Nelson 

Membership – Everyone!!!

Rotarians at Work and Play

Bill Bolster – Green Hair at St. Patty’s Day Parade

Beth Smith and her husband – Painting the Auction Item Picture Wall

Barbara, Heather Cullen and Bill Bolster – Cleaning The 

Rotary Earth Day Happenings! 

• Barbara McChesney – spoke about upcoming events. 
• Tom Boylan told us if we wanted to see an excellent film go to:
  • Rotary5130.org: Film – Cooling of the Planet 7 – 9 PM 
• March 20th –
  • Cleaned upon the Russian River in Northern CA
• Garden Project: Garberville Rotary
• Pollinator Project: Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise
• Laguna De Santa Rosa clean up: Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Sunrise
• March 27th – 7-9 PM Movie night with Petaluma Sunrise -register in advance for this meeting :
  • https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkf-6oqDksHNIL93zfPxls7Z4uyquF9hoH
• March 30th:
  • Jake Runbenstein, Earthday.org, Plastic Pollution 

Windsor Easter Parade

• Bill Bolster and Heather Cullen informed us of the parade.
• A flyer will be available about putting a number on your car, and a link sent out.
• 2021-03 Windsor Easter Parade Flyer

Upcoming Club Stuff!

• Saturday, March 27th – 3:00 – 5:00 PM – Easter Parade around Windsor – Decorate your Car – Best wins a trophy.
• Friday & Sat., April 16 & 17 – District 5130 Virtual Training
• Saturday, May 8th, – Rotary Club of Windsor Virtual Fundraiser
• Saturday thru Wednesday, June 12 -16, Rotary International Virtual Convention

Sonoma County Adopt a Road

• Rotary Club of Windsor’s 1st (6 signs with “Rotary Club of Windsor”)
• Pleasant Ave and Faught Rd.
• Do you have a road you would like to Adopt?

“Our Best Shot” A virtual Fundraiser, Saturday, May 2021

Major Fundraiser Update

Michael Juric gave info on the Auction. Materials will be out soon.

Team members meet every Wednesday night (recording).

1. Promote Sponsorship
2. Broadcast Event
3. Wine to Joan Mora
4. Live and Silent Auction

SCORECARD GOAL

Sponsorships 0 $20,000 

Donations 0 $2,500 

Live Auction Items 2 of 10

Silent Auction Items 7 of 50

Wine Cellar 0 of 48

VIP Reception 0 Open-ended

Registered 0 7,423

Diane Brabetz donated a “Trip to Paradise”. 

Covid Vaccination Access Project

• Windsor seniors – vaccination application and appointments
• Financial support of Alliance Medical Center’s vaccination clinic
• Onsite mobile vaccination clinics
• Rides for Seniors to sites

Diane Brabetz said it’s been slow getting appointments as they are low on the vaccine.

Barbaras McChesney gave information on filming the project

WHS Band Says Thank You!

Windsor Rotary raised $12,000 two years ago at the Lobster Fest and bought instruments for the band. The band put together a music video thanking the rotary.

Windsor Rotary Clip Board: Call/email them or go to:/ info@windsorrotary.co

• Song Leader – Chris Landwehr
• Scribes – Tom Boylan
• Video Editing and WRC Website – JB Leep needs HELP
• Vaccine Registration – Diane Brabetz

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Guest Speakers 

Sastoshi Murayama – A former exchange student from Paraguay

Victoria Castelli – A former exchange student from Italy 

Claire Pattou – A former exchange student (2007) from France

Maureen Merrill introduced Satoshi Murayama.

Sato told us what he had done in the past year and what was happening with COVID there. Unfortunately, his great-grandmother died from COVID, and our love and prayers go out to him.

Sandi Krutz introduced Victoria Castelli. 

She spoke of the challenges she faced dealing with COVID lockdowns while schooling eight hours a day on video. 

Joan Mora introduced Claire Pattou. 

She told us that practically everything has shut down again. We also got to meet her three-week-old son. Both Victoria and Claire believe that they may not receive the vaccine (in their age group) until 2022 or 2023.

8: 28 Bill Bolster Closed the meeting with a quote by Paul “Bear” Bryant.

“It’s not the will to win. It’s the will to prepare to win.”

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COVID UPDATE

Total Cases:        29,006  (last week 28,753)

New Cases:

• Fri      32
• Sat     29
• Sun    38
• Mon   25

This is a total for 4 days of 124  (last week for 3 days was 128)

Deaths:  308     (last week 308)

• Here in Sonoma County, we have seen over 55% of our deaths coming from SNF’s and the remaining from the community.

Hospitalized:

• 17 confirmed and 2 suspected    (last week 23 confirmed and 1 suspected)
• 17 Available ICU beds so we are seeing fewer hospitalized patients with COVID.   Because we are seeing fewer people hospitalized and new cases down, we are also seeing unsafe practices.   People are traveling despite our health experts asking us not to – Spring Break in other States and in Mexico will cause another surge in cases and with other variants to have our health experts worried about what we will see in another 2 weeks or sooner.

We have tested a total of 589,089 with a 5% positivity rate and 27,019 recovered   (last week 573,591 in our county with 26,345 people recovered)

Still seeing the largest number of cases in the Latinos (65%  with them only being 27.3% of the populations and whites are only 27% with them being 62.9% of the population )

Still seeing the largest level of positivity in Service and sales (18.5%),  then those unemployed and home care (my industry) at 2.2%.

All medical experts are encouraging all of us to continue to get tested even if you have had both of your shots.   It helps to determine new variants, exposure and will help to decrease our numbers with higher testing so that we can move out of the purple tier.  They are also continuing to ask us and warn us to curb travel for vacations and get-aways as they are afraid of a surge of new cases with people traveling and the Spring Break Super Spreader events they are seeing. Despite this, our community continues to take vacations and travel outside of our county. Please listen to the health experts – we realize there are great deals out there for travel but our health experts are asking us to wait until the end of summer.    Just a bit longer to then keep us all much safer!

Vaccines were begun….  As of Mar. 21st, 238,867  residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 197,319).    Fully vaccinated individuals now at 64,166 which is 21.2% (last week 11.51%) and adults with at least one vaccine dose are at 16.9%.   Only 16% of Latinos (27% of our population and most at risk for COVID) have been vaccinated.  We continue to have issues with vaccine availability to our County and no real rollout by Blue Shield yet that we can see.   What doses received here really have been used for 2^nd doses with a push to finish agricultural workers and teachers.

As of Monday, March 15^th the Federal Government has declared all persons 16 and above with physical disabilities or medical conditions eligible for vaccines.   However, with the shortage of vaccines and the other issues with people crowding the lines or showing up without appointments like has happened, it will be difficult to know if we are able to handle all those now qualified.  Another vaccine is in the works to get approved and there is hope that the President increasing production that we may finally get the doses needed to vaccinate our population faster.

Remember, the County continues to ask that we stay home and practice the 3 W’s – wash your hands, wear your mask and watch your distance.   The CDC has announced that socialization with vaccinated people in small groups is safe, but both parties must have received both of their vaccinations and it should be at least 2 weeks post 2^nd vaccine.   The CDC and Public Health continue to request we not travel where we can become exposed at restaurants, restrooms, hotels even if it is outside activities.   There are many other variants of this virus that have now been identified and until we have enough immunity, it is best for all of us if we stay home, predicting that we will reach some percentage of herd immunity by summer.     It is hoped that our residents will continue to be careful and that we will not need to close back down as people get out more and more.

Please help us to educate others on the risks, the need to really consider getting the vaccine, the need to stay home but venture out slowly with other vaccinated individuals, but curb travel.   Variants of this virus are continuing to appear and we need to stay home – another surge of this pandemic will only task our resources and could kill many people.   We want to strive for “herd immunity”.    Once you have had both vaccines you can begin to socialize with other people who have also had both vaccines and can add those people to one of your safe “bubbles”.      Please become a believer – the life you save could be someone dear to you!    We continue to see deaths in our fellow Rotarians in Mexico as they are not fortunate enough to have access to PPE, vaccines, and even good medical treatment.   Treat those you care about with loving consideration!

Thanks

Di

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President Bill rang the bell at 7:30 am

Pledge of Allegiance: was led by Robin Resendez 

Inspiration by Glenn Sugden:  quote by Paul Harris,

• “Many obstacles to the expansion of good will have presented themselves.”

We enjoyed today’s song, Tomorrow (from Annie), beautifully sung by Heather Cullen, 

Visiting Rotarians: 

• Patrick Dunn was introduced the last time as a visiting Rotarian, today he will be inducted into the Rotary Club of Windsor, formally Patrick was a member of the Rotary Club of San Mateo 

Guest of Rotarians:  

• Daniel Meyers introduced our guests from Windsor High School instructors: Lauren Turner, Marie Ganister, Chris Mitts & Barney Kaufman, and students: Delaney McFadin & Oscar Palmerin, the Windsor High School Students of the Year.

Our list is growing of vaccinated Rotarians, How About You?                                           

• Send President Bill your name or a photo 

April Rotarians of the Month: Bill Arnone, & JB Leep   

Rotary Club of Windsor 

•   Doing More! with Less and Having Fun

There is Light at the end of the tunnel, we are getting closer to live in person meetings, the goal is the end of May!  Yeah!  Zoom meetings will be available when we do start meeting in person for anyone unable to attend in person. 

Everyone is looking forward to Hugs, Hugs & more Hugs, we are also looking forward to meeting our FOUR new members in person! 

Joan Mora, sponsor of Patrick Dunn, introduced Patrick as our newest member, Joan recently met Patrick through his wife who is a sorority sister of Joan’s.  Joan said Patrick is very friendly and she is looking forward to getting to know him better now that he and his wife are moving here to Sonoma County.

Patrick stated his inspiration for service started when he was a teenager and volunteered at the VA Hospital, he was responsible for showing movies to the veterans, and he remembered the first movie he showed was Blazing Saddles.  Patrick has continued his service with the community working on disaster planning with several organizations, serving on the board of directors for: United Way, Boys & Girls Club and active in Rotary.  A couple of unknown facts about Patrick are: 1.    He was a park ranger on the east coast 2.  He was an all American cheerleader and mascot for the University of Main, and had the nickname; “Banana the Bear” Patrick may regret giving us that last information, Welcome Patrick!

Membership  

It is all about US, Each One Bring One   

Barbara McChesney, Bill Bolster & Heather Cullen participated in the Earth Day clean up in Windsor this last Saturday; Barbara said it was a fun productive day and good to see so many people from the community around the town working to keep Windsor beautiful.  A Good Day.

President Elect, Pam Moulton hosted a social for Next Year’s Leaders on Saturday,     It was wonderful to see and hug old friends, as an added bonus it was great to see and visit with Ken,    Thank you Pam. 

ROTARY CLIPBOARD

• Website Address for our Fundraiser “Our Best Shot” – https://yourshotwindsor.com
  • Rotary Club of Windsor Virtual Fundraiser – May 8
• Scribes – Pegi Ball
• Vaccine Registration – Call Diane Brabetz
• Membership – Everyone!!!
• Adopt a Road – Bill Bolster
• Project Grad Bingo Night – April 30, 5:30PM – Flyer 2021-04 Project Grad Bingo Night Flyer
• Rotary International Virtual Convention – June 12 – 16
• Amazon Smile: A painless easy was to contribute to the: “Windsor Rotary Club Foundation” Once you have registered with amazon smile and chosen the charity of your choice Amazon does the rest. Last week I purchased spreaders for the Wine Tasting Charcuterie boxes, and made a contribution to the Windsor Rotary Club Foundation with one click!

Upcoming Club Stuff!

Every day –  Invite Friends and Associates to Sign Up for our Virtual Fundraiser May 8th

• Project Grad Bingo Night   April 30,  contact Carol Martin   carolmartin016@gmail.com 
• DRIVE – IN FUN FOOD BINGO Friday, April 30, at 5:30 pm Windsor High School parking lot Please help support Project Grad with this FUN fundraising event!
• Saturday, May 8, – Rotary Club of Windsor Virtual Fundraiser
•  June 12 -16, Rotary International Virtual Convention
• October 8 – Ethics in Business Awards at the District Conference
• Windsor Election Day Tuesday May 4th
  • View the candidate forum video on our website: www.windsorrotary.org

Students of the Year 

Daniel Meyers introduced Marie Ganister, culinary Teacher at Vineyard Academy Windsor High School, Marie thanked the Rotary Club for the support the club has given to all the students at WHS, she then introduced Lauren Turner, Advisor at North Bay Mets Academy to introduce her chosen student of the year Delaney McFadin.

Lauren stated she nominated Delaney not only for all that she overcame but conquered.  Lauren, Delaney’s advisor said she struggled at the beginning, however, willing to work the program she overcame her fears, graduated early and has blossomed as a person.

Delaney said it was tough for her in regular school, academically and socially.  She felt she had an interest in Interior design but once attending North Bay Mets Academy WHS, she discovered psychology and began to thrive.   She took a general psychology course, 1A course, and advanced child psychology, she enjoyed her instructor and did well.  Delaney is now taking courses at the JC majoring in psychology.  

Marie Ganister introduced Chris Mitts teacher of Economics/Government, Vineyard Academy, WHS, Marie noted Oscar was a “legacy student”, as his sister also attended Vineyard Academy.

Chris Mitts stated he conferred with Oscars other teachers and all agreed he was the correct student.  Chris said Oscar is fun to have a conversation with, a star academically, shows critical thinking, and is interpersonal.  Oscar is also active in sports, has a job, and is helpful and respectful.  Josh Allard-Howell, Oscars English teacher also pointed out, he has excellent writing skills.  Chris thanked Oscar for being a part of Vineyard Academy.

 Oscar thanked Rotary and his teachers for the recognition, Oscar said he choose Vineyard Academy because it was suggested by his Sister, also because of the business aspects of the core and the good teachers.  Oscar plays soccer and was captain of the soccer team last year and co-captain this year rotating due to covid. Oscar said the business parts of Vineyard Academy have influenced goals in his life; he looks more at the outside world, statistics, and the stock market.   He is planning on attending UC Davis and taking managerial economics.   Thanks to Vineyard Academy.

“Our Best Shot” – A Virtual Fundraiser – Saturday, May 8, 2021

Major Fundraiser

HAVE YOU FILLED YOUR TABLE?        Or your living room?

Invite your friends, & family (vaccinated) to join you for the VIP Wine Tasting and watch the event, bid on items as a group, or against each other, have fun while supporting Rotary Club of Windsor.

President Bill graciously turned the meeting over to Michael Juric to go over details of the VIP Wine Tasting and Fundraiser Event, and answer any questions.

Registration for Fundraiser Event Open until silent bidding ends Sunday May 9th 5pm 

VIP Wine Tasting Registration DEADLINE MAY 1st, 

VIP Wine Tasting participants receive THREE bottles of wine, (1 sauvignon, 1 Merlot, & 1 Barbera Moon Mountain) Charcuterie Box includes meat, cheese, olives, nuts, veggies, & fruit for TWO, and a Special edition cheese board and cheese spreader.  

SILENT AUCTION; BEGINS SATURDAY MAY 1ST & OPEN until SUNDAY MAY 9TH, 5pm.  (Day after event) registration open until bidding closes 

Live Auction items can be previewed before event; Life Auction opens and closes during fundraiser event.  

Barbara McChesney has two banners for event in need of a location, contact barbsmcc@gmail.com with suggestions or information. 

JB has sent out emails with information and auction teasers that are sharable and Michael Juric will be sending out an email with flyers attached to share,   Post & Share!

As we get closer to the event everyone will receive information on how to log on to VIP Wine Tasting and the Main Event.  Contact information will be available to anyone having any issues logging onto event.  

• We added two more sponsors today!
• Hit our Goal on Live Auction Items
• Could use a few more Silent Auction Items  (this week) sekrutz@aol.com
• Exceeded our Goal in Donations!  
• Wine Cellar contact Joan for pick up 707-326-8152
• Rotarians needed to help deliver Wine Packages Friday April 7th 3pm – 6pm  Contact Pegi Ball 707-481-6800 pegi@pegiscatering.com 

Register and auction item forms at website link below: 

www.yourshotwindsor.com 

Loads of Kudo’s to Michael Juric, & Team!!  Things are coming together and it is going to be a GREAT EVENT!       Invite and follow up! 

President Bill thanked everyone from Windsor High School for attending, Congratulation to Delaney & Oscar, and Welcome Patrick

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COVID UPDATE

Total Cases:

• 29,794  (last week 29,715)

Recovered:

• 29,161    (last week  28,996)

New Cases:

• Fri    15
• Sat    14
• Sun     2
• Mon  16

This is a total for 4 days of 47  (last week for 4 days was 83) –  this drop in new cases makes it very difficult to get our community behind the continuation of safe practices and any kind of lockdown or precautions.    People are not getting tested because they feel this is over and the majority have been vaccinated, so why worry…..

Deaths:

• 312     (last week 311)

Here in Sonoma County, we have seen over 58% of our deaths in whites, 30% in Hispanics, and 2% in African Americans and American Indians.   53% of deaths occurred in SNF’s and the remaining from the community spread.

Hospitalized:

• 14 confirmed and 3 suspected    (last week 14 confirmed and 3 suspected)

We have tested a Total of 655,741 and 29,161   (last week 641,879 in our county with 28,996 people recovered)

Still seeing the largest number of cases in the Latinos (64%  with them only being 27.3% of the populations and whites are only 28% with them being 62.9% of the population )

The largest number of cases is in those unemployed or not working 26% (probably more non-social distancing and large groups exposed by those who are working), healthcare makes up 10.6%  and Service and sales have dropped to 2% with home care (my industry) at 2.2%.

All medical experts are encouraging all of us to continue to get tested even if you have had both of your shots.   It helps to determine new variants and exposure.  In Sonoma County, there have been reported Viral Mutations and the most concerning is the  B117 (UK) as it is being traced to young children.   We are also beginning to see “breakthroughs” in some people fully vaccinated which is concerning.    People totally vaccinated but testing positive.   Testing is a way of staying ahead of new infections from nonstick individuals or from those of us vaccinated but recently exposed.

   The head of the CDC continues to worry about another possible surge that we will see – there are several states that are seeing a 2^nd, 3^rd, and even 4^th wave of new infections that are outstripping resources so we are far from being over COVID.   We all need to get this message out and try and decrease the spread of variants and help to make people understand how important getting a vaccine is to wellbeing, health, and staying alive is. are over this.    WE ARE NOT OVER COVID YET AND COULD SEE ANOTHER SURGE IF BEHAVIORS ARE NOT CAREFUL.   Please do your part to hold off a bit longer with social interactions and especially travel.    Stay home – you have no idea what you may be exposed to and bring back to Sonoma County.   Even if you are vaccinated, you could become a carrier.   Until we have herd immunity, we still need to be careful.    Please listen to the health experts – we realize there are great deals out there for travel but our health experts are asking us to wait until the end of summer.    Just a bit longer to then keep us all much safer!

Vaccines were begun….  As of April 25^th,  430,373  residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 400,104).    Fully vaccinated individuals now at 44.3% and adults with at least one vaccine dose are now at 19.0%  (last week was 40%  and adults with at least one vaccine dose 20.6%).   Only 19% of Latinos (27% of our population and most at risk for COVID) have been vaccinated, compared to 62% of white, non-Hispanic races vaccinated.   Only 1.6% of Black/African Americans have been vaccinated.   Our current issue seems to be getting those that are vaccine-hesitant convinced to obtain a vaccine plus our vaccination sites are seeing people not returning for their 2^nd dose.   J and J have now been re-released for use.    Seeing residents seek J and J out for vaccinations will be interesting as people will weigh risk vs. reward.    The issue with blood clots is so minimal vs. the reward of “one and done”, but will the public understand that???  Currently, anyone over age 16 is eligible.   36.7% over 16 have not been vaccinated.

 Please help us to educate others on the need to get vaccinated so we get to “herd immunity”!   We especially need to look at how we reach the culturally and diverse groups who are still afraid of the vaccine.   The 36-40% of our population not vaccinated are those that will be difficult to get, require real outreach and education on why it is important for our community.   Today the CDC and the White House will come out with a revised mask policy on use outdoors and this could become the beginning of feeling like we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.    As a Rotarian and fellow community member, help us get our remaining population vaccinated.   Doses and clinics are going unused!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks

Di

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Good Morning Rotarian friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin, Today’s minutes are from TUESDAY, April 13, 2021

President Bill rang the bell at 7:30 am,  Bill commented on how informative Jake Rubenstein’s presentation on the effects of plastic was two weeks ago and thanked JB Leep & Bill Arnone for doing a fantastic job last week with the candidate’s forum.  

Pledge of Allegiance: was led by Doug Williams

Inspiration by Glen Sugden: quote by Paul Harris, but brought up to the times,

• “If you have the love of your fellow men (& woman) in your hearts, my friends, you are a potential Rotarian.”

Visiting Rotarians: 

• Patrick Dunn, Patrick is a member of the San Mateo Rotary Club, he and his wife are moving to Windsor and Patrick is looking forward to joining the Rotary Club of Windsor 

Guest of Rotarians:  

• Our speaker; Anastasia Prior, & Mike Freedman, Mike was introduced for the last time as a guest; today he will become a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor,   Welcome!! 

Robin Resendez, Chris Landwehr, & Doug Williams have joined the vaccinated group!   How About YOU?

President Bill seemed very happy he was able to play basketball for the first time in a year.  Let’s make his year complete and achieve 100% vaccinated as a club and meet in person!  

April Rotarians of the Month:

• Bill Arnone
• JB Leep  
• Great Job and a lot of hard work behind the scene to present a flawless candidates forum.

Rotary Club of Windsor 

•   Doing More! with Less and Having Fun

Amazon Smile:  A painless easy way to contribute to the:  “Windsor Rotary Club Foundation” Once you have registered with amazon smile and chosen the charity of your choice Amazon does the rest.  Last week I purchased spreaders for the Wine Tasting Charcuterie boxes, and made a contribution to the Windsor Rotary Club Foundation with one click!

Membership                                                                                                         

It is all about US, Each One Bring One   

“Our Best Shot” – A Virtual Fundraiser – Saturday, May 8, 2021

Major Fundraiser

Up-date by Michael Juric:

Barbara, Diane & Leslie created and shared a video for the “Our Best Shot” event, good job ladies!

Auction Items Needed!

Club members were placed in breakout rooms to brainstorm Auction items:   Would still like your input to the questions below!

1. What’s the most fun auction item you have seen or experienced?     WOW !!!   
2. What is something you would like to see? Bid on                                                     
3. If you were going to bid on an experience, what would it be?

Register now for the Event or Register for the Wine Tasting pre-event and you will automatically be registered for the event.  The Wine tasting event includes 3 Bottles of fine wine, and a Charcuterie Box, enough for TWO.  

Register and auction item forms at the website link below: 

www.yourshotwindsor.com 

Windsor Rotary Clip Board

• Song Leader – Chris Landwehr
• Scribes – Tom Boylan 
• ZOOM Meetings -Video Editing and WRC Website –JB Leepneeds HELP
• Call/email them or go to:/ info@windsorrotary.co
• Vaccine Registration – Diane Brabetz
• Adopt a Road – Bill Bolster
• Bee Friendly Gardens – Native Wildflowers Seeds – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise – Jay Beckwith 707-479-2554

View the candidate forum video on our website: www.windsorrotary.org  

Upcoming Club Stuff!

• Friday & Sat., April 16 & 17 – District 5130 Virtual Training
• Tuesday, April 27 – Alexis Wichowski – The Information Trade: Big Tech Challenges the Nation-State
• Saturday, May 8, – Rotary Club of Windsor Virtual Fundraiser
• Saturday thru Wednesday, June 12 -16, Rotary International Virtual Convention

Speaker:

Anastasia Prior; Director of Development and Communications from the Conservation Corps of North Bay. 

CCNB is a paid job training program that prepares young people to earn a living wage.  JB noted he has worked side by side with conservation corps participants at Redwood Empire Food Bank and Waste Less Windsor in community efforts.  JB has wanted to have a presentation from Conservation Corps and is looking forward to listening to Anastasia today.

About Conservation Corps North Bay 

Our Mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable community.  

CCNB is a job training and placement organization founded in 1982 and started in Sonoma County in 2010.

CCNB can have 70-90 participating in projects in the community; they average 200 participants per year.

Our work is made possible through a fee-for-service model where our partners hire our crews to complete projects on public lands throughout Marin and Sonoma County.

Corps members come to CCNB to gain job skills, education, certifications, career coaching, and help with job placement. 

They are placed in one of two primary tracks when they join.

Natural Resources Work:

• Fire Fuel Reduction
• Trail Construction & Maintenance      
• Habitat Restoration        
• Creek Maintenance                  
• Flood Prevention                
• Construction and Carpentry    
• Highway Right of Way Maintenance 

Program Services: 

• Food Recovery & distribution                                                           
• Mattress Recycling and Collection Events                
• Waste Tire Collection
• Events and Illegal tire dump site cleanup  
• Electronic Waste collection events and curbside pick-ups        
• Public Lands recycling services and recyclables collection        
• Storm Drain marking and used oil education 

Last year corps members collected 10,500 tires for recycling, diverted 301,000 pounds of bottles and cans from landfills, collected 4,600 mattresses for recycling, & 487,000 pounds of electronic waste. In three months of shelter in place, CCNB corps members served 15,000 people through Sonoma-Marin food banks.  

Corps members are 18-25 years old, seeking work experience and or education. They work four days a week Mon.-Thurs.                          

CCNB offers 40 certificates, typically a participant in CCNB will receive 1 certificate after 1 year with the organization, however, they have had participants receive multiple.  

CCNB has John Muir Charter School in San Rafael and Cotati; they also work with Youth Connections Charter Academy in Santa Rosa. 

They offer year-round formal classroom instruction reinforced through project-based learning in the field.  CCNB facilitates access to high school and college courses, corps members can earn a High School diploma, English language skills, and internship opportunities.

When a participant join CCNB they are assigned a counselor that guides them through their needs & goals.  They are also assisted in job search & placement. 

Corpsmembers Outcome:

Average time spent in program 13 months, 77% of corps members continue in work or education after leaving the program.

• Average wages $17.22 an hour, 50% earn more than $17.00 an hour. 

We achieve our mission by

• Providing young adults with opportunities to transform their lives through paid work, education, employability, civic engagement, and leadership.
• Partnering with the community to conserve and restore natural resources and improve recreational and public areas.
• Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Creating the environmental leaders of the future by teaching environmental ethics and behaviors to local youth.
• Making communities safer by reducing hazards and by responding to public emergencies and disasters.

Follow us on social media and check out our website to stay in touch!

@conservationcorpsnorthbay             www.ccnorthbay.org 

  Anastasia Pryor                                 apryor@ccnorthbay.org

President Bill ended the meeting announcing that Doug Williams will most likely be sporting a new look, bald, Doug says he will soon be starting cancer treatment, President Bill quoted Doug’s positive statement, 

• “No sense worry about things you cannot control, I won’t have to worry about haircuts”

Doug, I know I speak for the whole club,   keeping you in our positive thoughts!    

   Earth Day Windsor Cleanup – April 24 – 

 BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TOWN OF WINDSOR 

Option 1: Pick up trash in your neighborhood 

Trash collection bags will be available the week of Earth Day, April 19-22, 2021 at the Public Works Oil Recycling Station at 8400 Windsor Rd

Contact Town staff (info below) through April 24th with filled bag locations and they will be picked up. 

OR

Option 2: Join the Community Cleanup Day on April 24, 2021, at 9-11 am at the corner of Victory Lane and MacFarlane Way. 

Collection Bags Provided. 

Pandemic safety measures enforced. 

Town staff will dispose of filled bags.

For more information, contact the

Storm Water Program staff at the

Town of Windsor Public Works Department

(707) 838-5385 — stormwater@townofwindsor.com

Take pride in Windsor’s natural beauty!

Bring your whole household to pick up trash

 Meeting was adjourned @ 8:30am                                                                               

respectfully submitted,

Pegi Ball 

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COVID UPDATE

Total Cases:        29,536  (last week 29,402)

Recovered:    28,740    (last week  28,452)

New Cases:            Fri      zero

                                Sat     53

                                Sun    24

                                  Mon  11

• This is a total for 4 days of 88  (last week for 4 days was 145) –  we are seeing so few people being tested and this is concerning.    The general population feels because we are pushing vaccinations and our hospitalizations are down and deaths slowed down, that there is no need for testing!

Deaths:  309     (last week 309)

• Here in Sonoma County, we have seen over 54% of our deaths coming from SNF’s and the remaining from the community.

Hospitalized:  12 confirmed and 1 suspected    (last week 13 confirmed and 4 suspected)

• Because we are seeing fewer people hospitalized and new cases down, we are also seeing unsafe practices.   People continue to travel and mixed messages are being given out even though the CDC and medical professionals.   The latest is that “it is safe to travel but then they say no non-essential travel please”.    The public does not equate these 2 messages and understands that it is still best to curb travel and only fly if necessary.   Or if traveling, go by car and only stop if necessary being careful to wash your hands, wear your mask and social distance.

We have tested a Total of 614,222 and 28,740   (last week 614,222 in our county with 28,452 people recovered)

Still seeing the largest number of cases in the Latinos (65%  with them only being 27.3% of the populations and whites are only 28% with them being 62.9% of the population )

Still seeing the largest level of positivity in Service and sales (18.7%),  then those unemployed and home care (my industry) at 2.2%.

All medical experts are encouraging all of us to continue to get tested even if you have had both of your shots.   It helps to determine new variants and exposure.  In Sonoma County, there have been reported Viral Mutations and the most concerning is the  B117 (UK) as it is being traced to young children.   We are also beginning to see “breakthroughs” in some people fully vaccinated which is concerning.    People totally vaccinated but testing positive.   We have even seen it in one of our employees exposed by a family member who although fully vaccinated did test positive and the family was told to quarantine while all got tested again.  We continue to require all of our employees with client contact to get tested every other week despite many of their own physicians telling them that is too much.    So there is not even consensus among the medical community.

   The head of the CDC continues to worry about another possible surge that we will see from Spring breaks, Easter, and the recent increase in air travel.   She continues to warn the public to curb their activities, travel, and continue to be careful, and to refrain from acting like we are over this.    WE ARE NOT OVER COVID YET AND COULD SEE ANOTHER SURGE IF BEHAVIORS ARE NOT CAREFUL.   Please do your part to hold off a bit longer with social interactions and especially travel.    Stay home – you have no idea what you may be exposed to and bring back to Sonoma County.   Even if you are vaccinated, you could become a carrier.   Until we have herd immunity, we still need to be careful.    Please listen to the health experts – we realize there are great deals out there for travel but our health experts are asking us to wait until the end of summer.    Just a bit longer to then keep us all much safer!

Vaccines were begun….  As of April 11^th,  362,234  residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 313,102).    Fully vaccinated individuals now at 35% and adults with at least one vaccine dose are now at 20.6%  (last week was 25.7%  and adults with at least one vaccine dose 20.6%).   Only 18% of Latinos (27% of our population and most at risk for COVID) have been vaccinated, compared to 62% of white, non-Hispanic races vaccinated.   Only 1% of Black/African Americans have been vaccinated.  We continue to have issues with vaccine availability to our County and the ability of citizens to obtain appointments.    As of Apr.1^st, anyone over 50 is now eligible and as of Apr. 15^th it will go to anyone over age 16.    So the Federal Guidelines have lowered the age eligibility but vaccine availability has not caught up.

 There is current concern over whether we will need to have a booster to either Pfizer or Moderna vaccines that will address the variants that are now being identified in the USA.    Both Pharmaceutical companies are working on this to stay ahead of the mutated versions of this virus.   More than 119 million  Americans have had at least one vaccine dose and 22% of the population is fully vaccinated.  But we are seeing huge surges and overwhelming numbers of hospitalizations and new cases in several States and with travel could come this being brought into our County.

Please help us to educate others on the risks, the need to really consider getting the vaccine especially in some of the culturally and diverse groups who are still afraid of the vaccine, the need to stay home but venture out slowly with other vaccinated individuals, but curb travel.   Variants of this virus are continuing to appear and we need to stay home – another surge of this pandemic will only task our resources and could kill many people.   We want to strive for “herd immunity”.    Please become a believer – the life you save could be someone dear to you!       Treat those you care about with loving consideration!

Thanks

Di

President Bill rang the bell at 7:30 am, President Bill commented on how impressed he was by Anastasia’s presentation last week on the Conservative Corps of the North Bay and all they do in the community. BIll also welcomed our newest member Mike Freedman.

Pledge of Allegiance: was led by John How, who also led us in a spirited version of “The Yellow Rose of Windsor” Nice Job John!!

Inspiration by Glen Sugden: quote by Paul Harris,

•  “It has been the way of Rotary to focus thought upon matters in which members are in agreement, rather than upon matters in which they are in disagreement.”

Visiting Rotarians:

• Patrick Dunn, Patrick is a member of the San Mateo Rotary Club, he and his wife are moving to Windsor on May 1^st. Patrick is looking forward to joining the Rotary Club of Windsor

Guest of Rotarians:

• Michael Raasch, lieutenant of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department and active member of the community, Michael announced he is going to run for the Chief of Police position.
• Gregory Carroll, an instructor at Windsor Oaks Academy, & student of Windsor Oaks Academy, Stephanie Reyes

Our list is growing of vaccinated Rotarians, How About You? Send President Bill your name or a photo

April Rotarians of the Month: Bill Arnone, & JB Leep

Rotary Club of Windsor

• Doing More! with Less and Having Fun

David Stankas, a long-time Windsor resident, 1974, & owner of Nor-Cal Maintenance, David loves Windsor and is focused on giving back to the community. David was introduced for the last time as a guest. Membership chair Renee Hyde and his sponsor President Bill Bolster happily inducted David as a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor, Welcome David!

Windsor High School Student of the Year

Stephanie Reyes

When Gregory Carroll, an instructor at Windsor Oaks Academy was asked about the most improved student, his first thought was of Stephanie Reyes. Gregory stated he has known Stephanie for two years, that she is an amazing kid, however, showed little progress, that is until COVID, throughout distance learning, she not only improved academically but has assisted her sisters throughout the transition. Stephanie proved to be the Student most improved.

Stephanie was having difficulty with her audio, and a little shy, but we Congratulate Stephanie and wish her continued success in her journey.

District 5130 Virtual Training

Sandie Krutz gave us a briefing on this last weekend’s Rotary District 5130 Virtual Training. Sandie said although different from the past, where members of the District would meet in Ukiah, College of the Redwoods. Friday’s program provided great speakers: Past Director, RI International John Blount, and President-Elect RI International Shekhar Mehta. Our Club President-Elect Pam Moulton & Barbara Spangle gave a presentation on Rotary’s New Areas of Focus, and Director, RI International 2021-2023, Vicki Puliz, spoke on the ability to adapt. Saturday offered options of Breakout sessions of various training, Sandie attended Grant training, and she found it interesting and informative. President Bill attended the session on Promotion.

Amazon Smile: A painless easy way to contribute to the: “Windsor Rotary Club Foundation” Once you have registered with amazon smile and chosen the charity of your choice Amazon does the rest. Last week I purchased spreaders for the Wine Tasting Charcuterie boxes, and made a contribution to the Windsor Rotary Club Foundation with one click!

ROTARY CLIPBOARD

• Rotary Club of Windsor Virtual Fundraiser – May 8
  • Website Address for our Fundraiser “Our Best Shot”– https://yourshotwindsor.com
• Scribes – Tom Boylan
• Vaccine Registration – Call Diane Brabetz
• Membership – Everyone!!!
• Adopt a Road – Bill Bolster
• Earth Day Windsor Cleanup – April 24 –
  • Flyer attached 2021-04 Earth Day Windsor 2021 Flyer
• Project Grad Bingo Night – April 30 – Contact Carol Martin
• Rotary International Virtual Convention – June 12 – 16

DRIVE-IN FUN FOOD BINGO

Friday, April 30, at 5:3 pm Windsor High School parking lot Please help support Project Grad with this FUN fundraising event! 

Earth Day Windsor Cleanup – April 24 –

Option 1: Pick up trash in your neighborhood

Trash collection bags will be available the week of Earth Day, April 19-22, 2021 at the Public Works Oil Recycling Station at 8400 Windsor Rd

Contact Town staff (info below) through April 24th with filled bag locations and they will be picked up.

OR

Option 2: Join the Community Cleanup Day on April 24, 2021, at 9-11 am at the corner of Victory Lane and MacFarlane Way.

Collection Bags Provided.

Pandemic safety measures enforced.

Town staff will dispose of filled bags.

For more information, contact the

Storm Water Program staff at the

Town of Windsor Public Works Department

(707) 838-5385 — stormwater@townofwindsor.com

Take pride in Windsor’s natural beauty!

Bring your whole household to pick up trash

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Membership It is all about US, Each One Bring One

Our Best Shot” – A Virtual Fundraiser – Saturday, May 8, 2021

Major Fundraiser

The time is NOW, we need everybody on board to achieve a successful Fun, fundraiser. It is true, we are not able to gather 100+ people together to eat, dance, and raise funds, BUT, we can create small “bubbles” to enjoy our event together safely and still raise funds. We have a GEM of a winery from right here in Windsor, Colagrassi Winery that is presenting our VIP Wine Tasting event prior to our fundraiser, perfect opportunity to enjoy a wonderful glass of wine, munch on the goodies provided in the Charcuterie Box with friends, and be ready for Mike McGuire and all the great items available. In addition, a great opportunity to witness all that The Rotary Club of Windsor has contributed to our community.

Remember ONE VIP Wine Tasting Purchas provides you with THREE bottles of Wine and a Charcuterie Box for Two.

This is our opportunity to make sure every senior in Windsor receives their vaccination, as well as supports The Kids Shopping Spree, and other projects that are needed more than ever during this pandemic.

Michael Juric broke us into breakout rooms to brainstorm additional silent and live auction items, and it is no surprise you all came up with some great ones, don’t worry if live or silent, simply submit the form to either Sandie Krutz: sekrutz@aol.com or Chris Landwehr: Landwehr@sonic.net

With this being a virtual event, we need item forms in advance to be included in the event.

Registration is Free but important, REGISTER TODAY!

Register and auction item forms at the website link below:

www.yourshotwindsor.com

GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT!

President Bill encouraged everyone to register and get involved in the fundraiser, he

Challenged everyone to register 5 new people President Bill thanked our visitors, welcomed our newest member David and left us with this thought:

90% of getting things done is FOLLOWING UP!

The meeting was adjourned @ 8:30 am

Respectfully submitted,

Pegi Ball

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COVID UPDATE

Total Cases:

• 29,715  (last week 29,536)

Recovered:  

• 28,996    (last week  28,740)

New Cases:            

• Fri     27
• Sat     20
• Sun    17
• Mon  19
• This is a total for 4 days of 83  (last week for 4 days was 88) –  the low rates of new cases are very misleading as we are seeing the numbers of people being tested so low.    There is a general feeling that we are getting vaccinated and because our number of cases and deaths has dropped that the pandemic is winding down and that there is no need for testing!

Deaths:

• 311     (last week 309)
• The 2 new deaths were in our community, not facilities, and both in ages over 64.  Here is Sonoma County, we have seen over 54% of our deaths coming from SNF’s and the remaining from the community, with 30% in Hispanics, 59% in whites, and 2% in African Americans.

Hospitalized:  

• 14 confirmed and 3 suspected    (last week 12 confirmed and 1 suspected)

We have tested a Total of 641,879 and 28,996   (last week 614,222 in our county with 28,740 people recovered)

Still seeing the largest number of cases in the Latinos (65%  with them only being 27.3% of the populations and whites are only 28% with them being 62.9% of the population )

Still seeing the largest level of positivity in Service and sales (18.6%),  then those unemployed and home care (my industry) at 2.2%.

All medical experts are encouraging all of us to continue to get tested even if you have had both of your shots.   It helps to determine new variants and exposure.  In Sonoma County there has been reported Viral Mutations and the most concerning is the  B117 (UK) as it is being traced to young children.   We are also beginning to see “breakthrough” in some people fully vaccinated which is concerning.    People totally vaccinated but testing positive.   Testing is a way of staying ahead of new infections from nonsick individuals or from those of us vaccinated but recently exposed.

   The head of the CDC continues to worry about another possible surge that we will see – there are several States that are seeing a 2^nd, 3^rd and even 4^th wave of new infections that are outstripping resources so we are far from being over COVID.   We all need to get this message out and try and decrease the spread of variants and help to make people understand how important getting a vaccine is to the wellbeing, health and staying alive is. are over this.    WE ARE NOT OVER COVID YET AND COULD SEE ANOTHER SURGE IF BEHAVIORS ARE NOT CAREFUL.   Please do your part to hold off a bit longer with social interactions and especially travel.    Stay home – you have no idea what you may be exposed to and bring back to Sonoma County.   Even if you are vaccinated, you could become a carrier.   Until we have herd immunity, we still need to be careful.    Please listen to the health experts – we realize there are great deals out there for travel but our health experts are asking us to wait until end of summer.    Just a bit longer to then keep us all much safer!

Vaccines were begun….  As of April 18^th,  400,104  residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 362,234).    Fully vaccinated individuals now at 40% and adults with at least one vaccine dose is now at 20.6%  (last week was 35%  and adults with at least one vaccine dose 20.6%).   Only 19% of Latinos (27% of our population and most at risk for COVID) have been vaccinated, compared to 62% of white, non-Hispanic races vaccinated.   Only 1% of Black/African Americans have been vaccinated.  We continue to have issues with vaccine availability to our County and the ability for citizens to obtain appointments although for the first time, I am seeing appointments for vaccines not being filled up.   Currently, anyone over age 16 is eligible.

 There is current concern over whether we will need to have a booster to our either Pfizer or Moderna vaccines that will address the variants that are now being identified in the USA.    Both Pharmaceutical companies are working on this to stay ahead of the mutated versions of this virus.   There is worry about the numbers of US citizens that have begun to travel and could bring back other variants of this virus into our communities.

Please help us to educate others on the risks, the need to really consider getting the vaccine especially in some of the culturally and diverse groups who are still afraid of the vaccine, the need to stay home but venture out slowly with other vaccinated individuals, but curb travel especially internationally.   Variants of this virus are continuing to appear and we need to stay home – another surge of this pandemic will only task our resources and could kill many people.   We want to strive for “herd immunity”.    Please become a believer – the life you save could be someone dear to you!       Treat those you care about with loving consideration!

Thanks

Di

President Bill rang the bell at 7:30am, welcomed all of our guests and reminded us of our privilege and the importance for us to participate in our local elections.  

Pledge of Allegiance: was led by Carol Martin 

Today the Rotary Club of Windsor dedicated our regular meeting to presenting the “Windsor Candidates Forum” giving us the opportunity to hear from all the candidates.

The Rotary Club of Windsor presented the five candidates for the 20-month Windsor Town Council Candidate position:  Cody Wilson, Julia Donoho, Oscar Chavez, Jeffrey Leasure, and Rosa Reynosa.  Santa Rosa attorney Bill Arnone did a great job as moderator asking five questions to each candidate.  

View the candidate forum video on our website: www.windsorrotary.org available Wednesday, April 7th.  

“Our Best Shot” – A Virtual Fundraiser – Saturday, May 8, 2021

Major Fundraiser

Sponsors & Auction Items Needed!

Register now for the Event   &    Register for the Wine Tasting pre-event 

All Forms can be found at the following website

www.yourshotwindsor.com 

 Rotary Club of Windsor 

•   Doing More! with Less and Having Fun

Amazon Smile:  A painless easy way to contribute to the:  “Windsor Rotary Club Foundation” Once you have registered with amazon smile and chosen the charity of your choice Amazon does the rest.  Last week I purchased spreaders for the Wine Tasting Charcuterie boxes, and made a contribution to the Windsor Rotary Club Foundation with one click!

Membership                                                                                                         

It is all about US, Each One Bring One   

Windsor Rotary Clip Board

• Song Leader – Chris Landwehr
• Scribes – Pegi Ball
• ZOOM Meetings -Video Editing and WRC Website – JB Leep needs HELP
• Call/email them or go to:/ info@windsorrotary.co
• Vaccine Registration – Diane Brabetz
• Adopt a Road – Bill Bolster
• Bee Friendly Gardens – Native Wildflowers Seeds – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise – Jay Beckwith 707-479-2554

Upcoming Club Stuff!

• Tuesday, April 13 – Anastasia Prior – Conservation Corps of North Bay
• Friday & Sat., April 16 & 17 – District 5130 Virtual Training
• Tuesday, April 27 – Alexis Wichowski – The Information Trade: Big Tech Challenges the Nation-State
• Saturday, May 8, – Rotary Club of Windsor Virtual Fundraiser
• Saturday thru Wednesday, June 12 -16, Rotary International Virtual Convention

Meeting was adjourned @ 8:35 am

Respectfully submitted,

Pegi Ball 

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COVID UPDATE

Total Cases:        29,402  (last week 29,219)

Recovered:         28,452

New Cases: 

Fri      53

Sat     39

Sun    23

Mon  30

This is a total for 4 days of 145  (last week for 4 days was 129) – this is what Public Health and Infectious disease professionals are concerned over – the increase that they are seeing again of new cases!

Deaths:  309     (last week 308)   Here in Sonoma County, we have seen over 54% of our deaths coming from SNF’s and the remaining from the community.

Hospitalized:  13 confirmed and 4 suspected    (last week 17 confirmed and 2 suspected) Because we are seeing fewer people hospitalized and new cases down, we are also seeing unsafe practices.   People continue to travel and mixed messages are being given out even though the CDC and medical professionals.   The latest is that “it is safe to travel but then they say no non-essential travel please”.    The public does not equate these 2 messages and understands that it is still best to curb travel and only fly if necessary.   Or if traveling, go by car and only stop if necessary being careful to wash your hands, wear your mask and social distance.

We have tested a Total of 614,222 and 28,452   (last week 601,309 in our county with 27,019 people recovered)

Still seeing the largest number of cases in the Latinos (65%  with them only being 27.3% of the populations and whites are only 27% with them being 62.9% of the population )

Still seeing the largest level of positivity in Service and sales (18.8%),  then those unemployed and home care (my industry) at 2.2%.

All medical experts are encouraging all of us to continue to get tested even if you have had both of your shots.   It helps to determine new variants and exposure.  In Sonoma County there has been reported 5 Viral Mutations:  2 from the B117 (UK) which is concerning because it is being traced to young children.  2 cases from the B1429 (Ca. / western) and 1 case from the B1427 (West Coast)  Opening up vaccines to age 16 April 15^th could be helpful in keeping the spread of this B117 variant.

The head of the CDC is frightened of the possible surge that is coming from Spring breaks, Easter, and recent surge in air travel.   She is also worried that the general population is acting like we are over this.    WE ARE NOT OVER COVID YET AND COULD SEE ANOTHER SURGE IF BEHAVIORS ARE NOT CAREFUL.   IF THAT OCCURS, THEN CASES AND DEATHS WILL CONTINUE!  Please do your part to hold off a bit longer with social interactions and especially travel.    Stay home – you have no idea what you may be exposed to and bring back to Sonoma County.   Even if you are vaccinated, you could become a carrier.   Until we have herd immunity, we still need to be careful.    Please listen to the health experts – we realize there are great deals out there for travel but our health experts are asking us to wait until the end of summer.    Just a bit longer to then keep us all much safer!

Vaccines were begun….  As of April 4^th, 28th, 313,102  residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 282,785).    Fully vaccinated individuals now at 28.6% and adults with at least one vaccine dose are now at 20.6% (last week was 25.7%  and adults with at least one vaccine dose 18.8%).   Only 20% of Latinos (27% of our population and most at risk for COVID) have been vaccinated, compared to 61% of white, non-Hispanic races vaccinated.   Only 1% of Black/African Americans have been vaccinated.  We continue to have issues with vaccine availability to our County and the ability of citizens to obtain appointments.    As of Apr.1^st, anyone over 50 is now eligible and as of Apr. 15^th it will go to anyone over age 16.    So the Federal Guidelines have lowered the age eligibility but vaccine availability has not caught up.

 Remember, the County continues to ask that we stay home and practice the 3 W’s – wash your hands, wear your mask and watch your distance.   The CDC has announced that socialization with vaccinated people in small groups is safe, but both parties must have received both of their vaccinations and it should be at least 2 weeks post 2^nd vaccine.   The CDC and Public Health continue to request we not travel where we can become exposed at restaurants, restrooms, hotels even if it is outside activities.   There are many other variants of this virus that have now been identified and until we have enough immunity, it is best for all of us if we stay home, predicting that we will reach some percentage of herd immunity by summer.     It is hoped that our residents will continue to be careful and that we will not need to close back down as people get out more and more.

Please help us to educate others on the risks, the need to really consider getting the vaccine, the need to stay home but venture out slowly with other vaccinated individuals, but curb travel.   Variants of this virus are continuing to appear and we need to stay home – another surge of this pandemic will only task our resources and could kill many people.   We want to strive for “herd immunity”.    Once you have had both vaccines you can begin to socialize with other people who have also had both vaccines and can add those people to one of your safe “bubbles”.      Please become a believer – the life you save could be someone dear to you!    We continue to see deaths in our fellow Rotarians in Mexico as they are not fortunate enough to have access to PPE, vaccine, and even good medical treatment.   Treat those you care about with loving consideration!

Thanks

Di

President Bill Bolster made some noise with a ring of the bell at 7:30 with 29 in attendance.

We were reminded that people really want to talk with our club and that we had our last speaker wake at 2 am in the morning, in Micronesia, to listen to the ring of the bell.

A pledge was made by Jo Timmsen, our returning Rotarian. 

Another inspirational message was offered by Glenn Sugden, who told us that Arch Klumph borrowed a few quotes rather than writing them:   “My goal is to be a candle.  A candle not only provides light, but it can also light many new candles – and even some torches.~  Unknown

Without a volunteer songstress, we had the leader Pres Bill share some information about Glen Campbell and that turned out to be pretty Gentle on My Mind. More than a few left their mute on rather than compete with the singer. Leslie Lewis threw in a fine for the President using technology versus having all members un-muted

Guests of Rotarians include our speaker Veronica Siwy and Sandra Potter with the Town of Windsor Water Dept.

Sue Nelson continues her March Rotarian of the month role. Photos and vaccinations are her passion these days.

We were treated to an introduction by Diane Brabitz of Brian Ling in honor of his receiving his Paul Harris plus-4 pin. Each $1000 donation to the Rotary Foundation goes toward the recognition. 

Barbara McChesney reminded us that Rotary’s seventh area of focus is on the environment. She and Heather Cullen are working on a project for our club to become a part of the ESRAG (Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group).  She let us know that our efforts these days are focused on the Vaccination project, but there are other clubs that are doing a lot of cleanup of waterways and many other clubs will appreciate your volunteering to lend them a hand. Get outside and appreciate the effort to clean Sonoma County waterways.  Heather said getting a little dirty to make things clean is healthy for everyone, especially those with dirty hands. 

Pres Bill shared that Sonoma County has a program to adopt a road, which we should consider because we can get a sign posted promoting the Rotary Club of Windsor for keeping it clean. 

There are more than 400 flyers in circulation in Windsor in English and Spanish. and we are presenting checks to  Alliance Medical Center in Healdsburg and to Circuit Riders to cover the cost of transportation needed to move seniors to and from the vaccination opportunities. Sue Nelson and Diane Brabitz are the ring leaders and are asking that we all work on sponsors and donations for our fundraiser to continue to support our COVID vaccination efforts.

If you have been vaccinated let Pres Bill know because we are now allowed to gather in small groups as long as everyone has been fully vaccinated.  The scribe is getting his second dose of Moderna this weekend. 

Michael Juric gave a report on the status of our annual fundraiser, which now has a logo and numerous commitments from various members to keep the ball rolling. Sandi Krutz, Chris Landwheir are gathering items to store in Glenda Sales donated warehouse. More is better when it comes to auction items. If you have time to do a little clean-up in the warehouse, let Sandi or Chris know. We also need to consider donating two bottles of wine with a $25 value each would be appreciated. Maureen Merrill let us know that we are going to be graced with the auctioneer prowess of Senator Mike McGuire.

All donations go through the community foundation.  Please send to the Windsor Rotary Community Foundation with a designation in the memo section “Kenneth Moulton Scholarship Fund”. The Rotary Club of Windsor Community Foundation Post Office 2294 Windsor, California 95492

For those who are making a donation to Rotary, Glenn Sugden shared this informative link: https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=4553

There were a few fines, but Jason Black threw in a little more than the fine mistress asked for… because it is not every day you get a hole-in-one. Heather Cullen must have heard the news and sat down at a local piano to play a song, and that cost her as well. This all brought up a flurry of activity which included a photo of the Windsor Connection cover models, Pam and Ken Moulton. More for the Paul Harris donation. Glenn Sugden was betting against a political character and won, so he is sharing his winnings with  Ken Moulton’s Education Foundation and the Windsor Rotary Community Foundation. Somehow we found out that Doug Williams is related in some way to the displaced Royal couple known as Harry & Meghan. That will cost you!

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Program:

JB Leep gave us the introduction to the day’s speakers Veronica Siwy and Sandi Potter with the Windsor Water  Program. Windsor Clean Water and Reclamation, with Veronica Siwy, Environmental Program Manager for the Town of Windsor.

There is an interesting background on Windsor Water. We might have thought it was easy to just get a glass of water, but then someone started arguing about the ownership of water and who gets the rights to water. Primary concerns for water include drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. Newer water considerations include Recycled water use. The biggest challenge for recycled water is infrastructure, but the Town of Windsor is at the forefront of infrastructure and the use of recycled water. The newest area of concern is tied to groundwater, who has the rights and who gets to use it and how much do they use. 

The target for the water project is to provide clean water for all, including human consumption and the environment. The regulations have changed over the years with the first water act started in 1948 and the more recent 2014 water act.  We learned that the Town of Windsor has its wastewater treatment plant right in the center of town, and that is a testament to the fact that not everyone knows the location because there is no tell-tale aroma. The treatment plant is fragile in some ways and we are reminded that flushing hard products, including diapers, can cause problems for us all. The largest purpose of the plant is to process raw sewage and there is a fragile balance between the microbes that eat away the waste and help to convert it to the water that is used on many of our park areas and other agricultural uses.

Windsor does an advanced filtration and disinfectant process that separates the water into layers that improve the quality of the water for its eventual use back in the environment. Our treated water is held in holding ponds, where the water is then discharged into Town uses and some also go to the Geyser facilities which turns the water into steam and that steam produces electricity. A nice circle of life. 

The bio-solids produced from the plant are trucked to operations that can turn the solids into fertilizers that will also help the environment. 

Be sure not to flush anything not meant to be disposed of in the wastewater treatment, including drugs, paints, and chemicals. Households’ aren’t the only ones being tasked to keep the wastewater moving. There is a series of regulations that are in place for commercial businesses, including wineries. 

Pres Bill closed with 34 in attendance and gave shared a sentiment provided by Steve Jobs in his closing days. There is no reason not to follow your heart. 

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Here is the latest update on COVID information from your Rotary Nurse…..

3/9/21

COVID UPDATE

Total Cases:        28,504  (last week 28,134)

New Cases:            Fri      45

                                Sat     70

                                Sun    52

                                Mon   56                       This is a total for 4 days of 223  (last week was 209 and the week before was 271)

Deaths:  303     (last week 298)   – seeing more deaths in the general population and not necessarily in facilities – most of our vulnerable seniors in facilities have been vaccinated.   Here in Sonoma County, we have seen over 55% of our deaths coming from SNF’s and the remaining from the community.

Hospitalized:  20 confirmed and 1 suspected    (last week 29 confirmed and 1 suspected)      16 Available ICU beds so we are seeing fewer hospitalized patients with COVID.  This is quite a drop in hospitalized individuals and the number of available ICU beds, but we do continue to see people practice unsafe habits.  Unfortunately, we continue to see COVID fatigue and behaviors being practiced as unsafe as well as the vaccinated individuals thinking that masks can be removed, they can hug others and begin to socialize or travel.  (all non-essential travel is still not recommended please!)  Remember obtaining the vaccine, even 2 doses do not mean you cannot transmit the virus or still come down with it; however, it will prevent real illness and the possible need for hospitalization and death.    Until 85% of our population is vaccinated, we do not have herd immunity and we continue to have several other stronger strains of the virus that has been detected here in the US.   And we continue with a percentage of our population that are anti-vaccines.

We have tested a total of 559,651 with a 5% positivity rate and 26,345 recovered   (last week 545,084 in our county with 25,791 people recovered)

Still seeing the largest number of cases in the Latinos (65%  with them only being 27.3% of the populations and whites are only 12% with them being 62.9% of the population )

Still seeing the largest level of positivity in Service and sales (18.3%),  then those unemployed and home care (my industry) at 2.4%.

Close contact (meaning close family or friend spread) is still a great risk as with household exposure and unknown being high.  We are seeing in our own employee’s positivity in our Latinos/Hispanics and being exposed by family members working in other industries or ignoring travel or gathering warnings.

                All medical experts are encouraging all of us to continue to get tested even if you have had both of your shots.   It helps to determine new variants, exposure and will help to decrease our numbers with

                Higher testing so that we can move out of the purple tier.  They are also asking us to curb travel for vacations and get-aways as they are afraid of a surge of new cases with people traveling.

Vaccines were begun….  As of Mar. 8th, 161,809  residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 146,196).    Fully vaccinated individuals now at 11.51% (last week 9.5%) and adults with at least one vaccine dose is at 27.85% (last week at 26.05%).   Vaccination rollout really came to an abrupt halt as the severe weather stopped the delivery of vaccine and then our allotment seemed to shrink.   Add to that the priority seems to be southern California, not our area, and lastly that the Governor signed a contract with Blue Shield for them to take over the rollout of vaccinations.   The County will not be running clinics any longer and has kept enough doses to ensure that people could get their 2^nd dose but canceled all first-time vaccines.    I continue to work with Public Health and as the new system with Blue Shield begins I hope to be able to access and continue to help people obtain appointments.  We have received word that vaccines will be limited to hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Clinics and Optum Serve is what Blue shield plans to work with.

Remember, outside family members or close friends are not part of your bubble and unless they have been tested and isolated for 10-14 days before being with you and you the same, it can be risky.   And if you see others from outside our county, have them and you quarantine for 10-14 days after.    We cannot be too careful!  The County continues to ask that we stay home and practice the 3 W’s – wash your hands, wear your mask and watch your distance.   The CDC has announced that socialization with vaccinated people in small groups is safe, but both parties must have received both of their vaccinations and it should be at least 2 weeks post 2^nd vaccine.   The CDC and Public Health continue to request we not travel where we can become exposed at restaurants, restrooms, hotels even if it is outside activities.   There are many other variants of this virus that have now been identified and until we have enough immunity, it is best for all of us if we stay home.

Please do not let your guard down; even receiving the vaccine means until we have the majority of our community vaccinated we need to practice safe habits and stay in our bubbles.   Remember it does take time for any antibodies to form and only one vaccine only promises about 40% efficacy.   Efficacy is greatly increased with the second dose and we need to strive for “herd immunity”.    Once you have had both vaccines you can begin to socialize with other people who have also had both vaccines and can add those people to one of your safe “bubbles”.    But, do not let COVID fatigue get to you and get sloppy in protecting yourself and those that you love.   And do not think this is still not serious.   Please become a believer – the life you save could be someone dear to you!

Thanks

Di

President Bill rang the bell at 7:30, following some fun-filled conversation 

• Pledge of Allegiance: was led by John Hackenburg 
• Inspiration: Doug Williams
  • “Even the smallest person can change the course of the future” – JRR Token
• Song: JB Leep
  • Lead us in a great rendition of “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” a song written by Hal David & Burt Bacharach for the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

At 7:35, we had  33   joining us!

No Visiting Rotarians: 

Guest of Rotarians:   Sarah Law is with us and will be introduced at the program

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH:  THE CLUB!  Full participation in December Projects 

Amazon Smile:  A painless easy was to contribute to the:  “Windsor Rotary Club Foundation” Once you have registered with amazon smile and chosen the charity of your choice Amazon does the rest.  I just checked my account and was surprised by the total for my 2020 shopping, every little bit helps.   Go to  smile.amazon.com 

CHOICES

• Need: VOLUNTEERS   &   PRESENTORS
  • Virtual Program will be presented to 8th graders at Windsor Middle School in April. 
  • On line training for presenters, 
  • Contact: Heather Cullen:  tyrdnhappy@yahoo.com   

Windsor Rotary Club Foundation, Endowment Fund                       

Background and Report by Ed Turner (treasure)

Past President Carl Wiuff (2000-2001) held office at the time the Club decided to phase out sponsoring the Hot Air Balloon Classic event.  Carl’s goal was to create a signature event with the club and to create financial security to ensure the Club would be able to support community projects into the future.

Drawing on his previous rotary experience with the Rotary Club of San Mateo, Carl made a recommendation to start an endowment fund as part of the Windsor Rotary Community Foundation.  The idea was to create a legacy asset that at some point in the future would generate enough income to fund community service projects.  .  In 2001 the endowment fund was created with $1000.00, original, fondly known as the “Carl & Ed Fund until it was properly named: “The John Lewis Endowment Fund” after the founding father and first President of Rotary club of Windsor, John Lewis.  The plan was to allow the fund to grow to $500,000.00, Allowing the club to then use 50% of its income on community projects.   Over the years club members made contributions and with 2019 being a good year, the fund got very close to reaching the half million mark.  Thanks to a generous contribution from club member Glenn Sugden the goal was achieved in 2019.   Gratefully, Carl was still with us when we achieved this milestone, unfortunately, he passed away shortly after; however, Carl was a Rotary Benefactor and continued his support with $26,966.00 from his Estate.  

WRCF Board approved the withdrawal of funds

2021-2022 Budget

• It’s time to create a WRCF budget for 2021 and 2022 Q1&2
• Volunteers Needed:  What? 1-2 hour ZOOM meeting
  • Send email to Carol – cm@marleep.com 
• Point person and Project leads: Please send me info about how much money you think you want for the next 18 months. (For example: Pegi Ball/Bell Manor Lunch)
  • Project name
  • Amount requested
  • Date needed

Rotary Grant Application 2021

• Funding Request Applications went out this weekend 

• Applications on Rotary website: www.windsorrotary.org

President Elect Nominee

Past President Pegi Ball was asked if had it to over again, would you want to serve as president and why or why not?

Pegi stated she would serve as President of the club again, she believed, it would provide a different experience than the first time.  Serving as President opened a great opportunity to get to know and bond with all members as well as learn more about Rotary, and strengthen leadership skills.  

Interested in Leadership?  Experience the Rewarding position as Rotary President. 

Contact Maureen Merrill:  Maureen@maureenmerrill.com ; Steve Klick: slick2010@gmail.com   or past president Craig Curreri: Craig@CraigCurreri.com

District Matching Grant
BUILD Academy Tools Update

Tools are being purchased

• FEB – check out tools & toolbox project 
• Prepare students with tools needed in the project of assisting with building homes in Sonoma County 
• For more information & volunteer opportunities contact Wally Krutz: wkrutz@aol.com 

Upcoming events:

• Monthly meeting of Petaluma Sunrise Environment Committee: Second Monday of the month-next Feb. 8 at 5pm
  • https://mailchi.mp/rcatnow/climate-restoration?e=cc706204a5
• Movie Night: 4th Saturday of every month      
  • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87829423445
• Membership
  • It is all about US, Each One Bring One   

Clip Board Stuff 

•  “Stimulating Windsor”
  • COVID Relief for Windsor citizens and businesses
  • Glenn Sugden reported that the Senior Center does not have a list of seniors in need and that the Redwood Empire Food Bank is delivering meals to seniors in Windsor.   For this time around the committee is shifting focus to Students in need.  We will have future projects with seniors & the Senior Center
  • Contact Glenn at: glenn@sugden.com , glenn@thirdworkshop>com  or   Carol Martin cm@marleep.com
• Tom Boylan is looking for scribes, single-month commitment, Scribe needed for March!
  •  Rotary@boylanpoint.com
• Windsor Rotary President 2023-24 – 
  • the Club is looking for candidates, past presidents wanting to do it again are welcome.  maureen@maureenmerrill.com
• Song Leaders – Chris Landwehr     landwehr@sonic.net
  • Call/email them or go to: info@windsorrotary.co 
• SCARC:  – January 28, 5:30 PM – Effects of COVID-19 in Sonoma County
  • Our Speakers: Michelle Patino, RN, DEMA Director of Nursing and Administration Troy Mattson, NorCal Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  • VIA ZOOM  – HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/8 1617541613

UPCOMING CLUB STUFF:

• Thursday, January 28th, 5:30PM – SCARC, Petaluma – Effects of COVID-19 in Sonoma County                                                       
• Tuesday, Feb 2 – GIL SANBORN – RUSSIAN INFORMATION WARFARE
• Tuesday, Feb 9 – Evian Gordon – “Boosting Your Memor

Paul Harris Fellow

President Bill recognized Glenn Sugden for achieving the level of: Paul Harris +2.  Congratulation Glenn, 

COVID-19 Vaccination Scorecard:

Rotary Club of Windsor                                                      

• Glenn Sugden, Alison Huber & Chris Landwehr, received immunity, unfortunately, by experiencing Covid; however, we have now started our vaccination scorecard with the vaccination of Diane Brabetz and Leslie Lewis several people have appointments for vaccination, we are on our way!  Add your name to the list, share a photo,   

This is our path back to Charlies!!!

Program: Fun and Frivolity in Barbara and Michael’s Magic Rooms

Fundraiser

EVENT Date:  Saturday, April 24th

CHAIR- Michael Juric 

Greater Giving software for Online Bidding

Value of virtual fundraiser 

Michael introduced Sarah Law, one of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs.  Before she turned 25 she owned her store in Santa Rosa specializing in home furnishings.  She has been the director of resources and marketing for the Healdsburg School, a private K8 in Healdsburg, for 5 years.   Sarah and her husband Chad, a fire captain in SF, are the parents of three sons, Tyler a junior at Windsor High, Jayden, a sophomore at Windsor High, and Paxton a fifth grader at the Healdsburg school.

Sarah has successfully overseen two virtual fundraisers for Healdsburg School using Greater Giving software.  

Michael stated we would be having our first virtual fundraiser in April and ask what tips of advice she could offer?

Virtual fundraiser opportunity to expand audience outside of the community, more involvement, no cost to attend event allows more money to spend on auction items.  

Interest:  Sarah said reaching out and asking the community what type of items they would purchase and how much they would be willing to spend.  This gave the organizers the knowledge to obtain items that would sell.  

They discovered through their survey that family’s that stated they did not have the budget for fundraising items, may have been planning a snow trip, wine tasting, dining out or other activity would be interested in items that partnered with their plans and would purchase at a fundraiser, such as ski trip, hotel stays, meals. They also ask community and business for auction items, & experiences.  Some in the community purchased items to donate to an auction in order to support. 

They started promoting events on social media early.

Theme: create a theme, make it fun, get people excited

Energy: the more volunteers involved in the event the more energy created for the event

Fun:  Interactive, cocktail party, good ice breaker to begin fundraiser, video clips, auctioneer, Demos, keep event lively & engaging   length of event 1.5 hours

Went live two weeks before the event, sent two emails each week the last two weeks before the event to keep the excitement high

Healdsburg School has used Greater Giving Software for 12-13 years, happy with the platform, 

Recognized & thanked each bidder by name during the event

Displayed logo’s and promoted contributing business on marketing pieces and auction items. 

Michael created four groups for club members to choose where they would like to participate, 100% club participation 

1. Program-Glenn-lead *: Opening event, timing, closing, celebrating what the club has done. What can be done to generate fun?
2. Gathering items-Wally lead*: What would generate good financial benefit, how to make it happen, who does what?
3. 3.   Silent and Live Auctions-Carol lead*: How to create & conduct virtual auctions (including the technical aspect of Greater Giving)?
4. 4.   Promotion-Barbara lead*:    Sponsorships, advertising, and social media presence.

**** Leads are for purpose of this breakout meeting only!

What we did in the Groups

1. Establish the mission of the group.                                                                                     
2. Choose a lead for the group. (lead from now until event)                   
3. Establish note taker.
4. Create an action plan and task list.
5.    The note taker will:

1. Record names of people in the group.
2. Take thorough notes from the meeting.
3. Send all notes to Barbara following the meeting.

If you missed the meeting, pick a group you would like to participate with.                    Michael will be reporting on the outcome of groups next Tuesday,   

100% club participation is vital to the success of this event, a great opportunity to connect, have fun, and support the community.

Members got involved in groups, ran over meeting time, 

President Bill adjourned the meeting @ 8:40 am, suggesting we all do something Rotarian,

Respectfully submitted,

Pegi Ball 

“Here is the latest information from your COVID Nurse!!!

 01/26/21                COVID UPDATE

Total Cases:        25,141  (last week 23,716) 

New Cases:            Fri.  102,     Sat. 190,      Sun. 174,      Mon. 206                

This is a total for 4 days of 672   (last week was 876)

Deaths:  251     (last week 240)   – seeing a greater number of fatalities in people at home and even younger – this relates to greater widespread transmission

Hospitalized:   92 confirmed and 2 suspected    (last week 101 confirmed and 6 suspected)    What appears different in the number of hospitalized patients with COVID is that less seem to be needing ICU care as we have better treatments.  People continue to travel and leave the area despite our Shelter in Place order and neither quarantine before or after their trips.  Many feel that being outside and taking trips are safe, but Public Health is asking that we stay home, shelter in place despite lifting the lockdown last night.  Governor Newsom did lift the lockdown despite many medical people feeling it is too soon and we could have to turn around and do it again.  Only time and numbers can tell us that.    

 We have tested a Total of 467,113 and 19,197 recovered   (last week 449,368 in our county with 17,631 people recovered)   

Still seeing the largest number of cases in the Latinos (65% and whites are only 27%    

Still seeing the largest level of positivity in Service and sales (18.6%), then those unemployed and home care (my industry) at 2.7%

   Close contact (meaning close family or friend spread) is still a great risk as with household exposure and unknown being high.  We are seeing in our own employees positivity in our Latinos/Hispanics and being exposed by family members working in other industries or ignoring travel or gathering warnings.  

 Vaccines were begun….  As of Jan. 24th, 31,382 residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 18,701).    Vaccination roll out continues to be slow and nowhere where we hoped they would be by now.    The County is still only offering vaccine to Phase 1 A group only – this is health care personnel and residents of skilled nursing facilities, however, they have entered into a relationship with Optum Serve (who they use for the lab) to be able to provide clinics for Phase 1 B – essential workers and persons over 65.   They have opened a Rohnert Park vaccination clinic and will be able to administer up to 420 doses a day.  They will be offering to those over 75 first and are inviting them through local senior citizen community groups.   If you are in that age group, contact Sonoma County Public Health or go on their website to see about signups for this clinic.     Our Agency has begun the task of completing Federal paper work in order to get approved to help inoculate people in the community and be able to provide to our clients. 

Remember, outside family members or close friends are not part of your bubble and unless they have been tested and isolated for 10-14 days before being with you and you the same, it can be risky.   And if you see others from outside our county, have them and you quarantine for 10-14 days after.    We cannot be too careful!

Please do not let your guard down; even receiving the vaccine means until we have the majority of our community vaccinated we will need to continue to wash our hands, wear our masks and watch our closeness!  We have now seen a few people testing positive right after receiving their first dose of vaccine.   Remember it does take time for any antibodies to form and only one vaccine only promises about 40% efficacy.   This vaccine will not prevent you from getting the virus but it will keep your symptoms to a minimal and hopefully prevent need for hospitalization.   Do not let COVID fatigue get to you and get sloppy in protecting yourself and those that you love.   Let’s really become SONOMA COUNTY STRONG AGAIN and concentrate on taking precautions, sacrificing now – stay home, wash your hands, social distance as we can beat this!

The county is excited to announce a new resource for vaccinations beginning this Wednesday for people 75 years old and older.  It has been decided to initially prioritize Latinx or people with disabilities by invitation for the first few days.  After that, it will likely be opened to the general community 75 and older.  OptumServe is the organization and they will administer the vaccine at the Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane, RP 94928.  The hours of operation will be on Wednesday: Noon-6pm and Thursday-Sat: 9-6pm.  It is anticipated that they will complete 100 vaccines on Wednesday and 420 each day after.

In order to begin this first phase, individuals can register by accessing the following link:  https://myoptumserve.com/covid19.  Technical supports are also offered by OptumServe.

 Thanks

Di

President Bill Bolster rang the ball at 7:30, following some fun-filled conversation.

• Pledge of Allegiances at 7:32 by Michael Ragsdale
• Inspiration provided by Doug Williams  shareda Quote from Martin Luther King:
• Song: Bill Bolster

Lead us in song with “Baby Girl,” originally sung by Sugarland

At: 7:35, we had 32 joining us!

Visiting Rotarians:None

Guest of Rotarians:

•  Isabella Uricoechea – 8th Grader at Windsor Middle School
• Evian Gordon – Brain Boosting

Heather Cullenintroduced Isabella Uricoechea.

 Isabella is a survivor of “TBI,” Traumatic Brain Injury. She started a” Covid Relief Program,”   which supplies food and clothing to those in need. 

 Suggested Interact could help or a grant. 

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH:  Diane Brabetz,the club chair for the Windsor Rotary Club International Foundation.

The Future

Sandra Kutz announced our future officers

        2023 – 2024 Brian Ling -President

        2023 – 2024 Tom Boylan -District Governor 

        2024 – 2025 Doug Williams – President

Major Projects Evaluation Team

Carol Martin spoke on Grant applications which, are due by 02/19/2021, and informed us that help is needed to evaluate them. Want to get involved? Email Carol at cm@marleep.com

Michael Juricupdated us on the April Auction. He has a List of current helpers.

Sue Nelson and Dian Brabetz gave information on the Covid Vaccine Access Project. Alliance Health Service needs help during the hours of 10 AM to 2 PM. Anyone interested in volunteering to become a Covid application processor, please contact Sue Nelson at jsnelson@comcast.net

Covid-19 Vaccination Scorecard

And Why Do You Want to Be Vaccinated?

Answer:We go back to Charlie’s and Hug!

Vaccinated                                Kind of

Diane Brabetz                         Glen Sugden

Leslie Lewis                            Allison Huber

John Hackenburg                  Chris Landwehr

Barbara McChesney             Catherine Hanron

Bill Arnone

Not on this list and vaccinated or had Covid. Please let us know.

Rotary Socials

Wednesday, Feb 10, 6:00 PM – Ladies on Line

Windsor Rotary Clipboard

Stimulation Windsor – Glen Sugden 

Song Leaders – Chris Landwehr

Scribes – Tom Boylan

Call/email them or go to: 

info@windsortotary.org

Upcoming Club Stuff!

. Wednesday, Feb 10 -Ladies on Line

. Tuesday, Feb 16 – Chris Austria –”Travel and Photography in Africa” 

. Friday, Feb 19 – 2021 Grant Application Deadline

. Friday & Sat, April 16 & 17 – District 5130 Virtual Training

Guest Speaker

Evian Gordon –Boosting YOUR Memory 

1. What is Memory
2. How Do You Boost It: Chunk, Associate, Calm
3. How to generate Memory Boosting Habit

Questions at 08:25.

Meeting Closedat 8:30

Bill Bolster quoted, Money isn’t everything but, it keeps the kids in touch.

President Bill Bolster rang the bell at 7:30, followed by a quick review of last week’s meeting.

• Pledge of Allegiance at 7:32 by Susan Cole
• Song: John How – LOVE by Nat King Cole

Inspiration: Doug Williams by George Washington Carver

• “It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success.”

Visiting Rotarians: None

Guest of Rotarians

Chris Austria: Guest Speaker

Phillip Kiboneka

Devin Murray: Redwood Food Bank

Mathew McWhorter: Interested in joining our Rotary Club

Rotarian of the Month

Diane Brabetz: Club chair for Windsor Rotary International Foundation

The Future

Presidents looking forward: 

• 2021 – 2022 Pam Moulton
• 2022 – 2023 Glenn Sugden
• 2023 – 2024 Brian King\2024 – 2025 Doug Williams

Windsor Rotary Clipboard

• Song Leader – Chris Landwehr
• Scribes – Tom Boylan
• Vaccine Registration – Good Collection on online registration sites:

Membership – Everyone!!!

Upcoming Club Stuff!

Friday, Feb 19th, – 2021 Grant Application Deadline – Carol Martin.

Thursday, Feb 25th, 5:30 PM – Cloverdale SCARC – Beijing Antique Car Race 

• FLYER: Cloverdale February

Friday & Sat., April 16 & 17 – District 5130 Virtual Training

Saturday, May 8th, – Rotary Club of Windsor Virtual Fundraiser

Saturday thru Wednesday, June 12 -16, Rotary International Virtual Convention

Michael Juric updated us on the Auction. The date changed to May 8th.

Major Projects

Mike McQuire will be the Auctioneer.

Leaders Needed: Promotion, Program, Gathering Items for Silent – Live Auction

Wally Krutz and Carol Martin. Build Project

Covid Vaccination Scorecard

Why do you want to be Vaccinated?

Answer: We go back to Charlie’s and Hug!

Vaccinated

Diane Brabetz

Carol Martin

Leslie Lewis

JB Leep

John Hackenburg

Barbara McChesney

Michael Juric

Wally Krutz

Pam & Ken Moulton

Susan Cole

Bill Arnone

Kind of:

Glen Sugden

Catherine Hanron

Allison Huber

Chris Landwehr 

Tom Boylan

Guest Speaker 

JB Leep introduced Chris Austria, a photographer, and owner of Chris Austria Safari. Spectacular pictures and information.

website: chrisaustria.com

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Here is the latest COVID information from your Rotary Nurse:

02/16/21

COVID UPDATE

Total Cases:        27,361  (last week 26,909)

New Cases:            Fri      77

                                Sat     10

                                   Sun   162

                                Mon   112                       This is a total for 4 days of 361  (last week was 479)

Deaths:  287     (last week 277)   – seeing a greater number of fatalities in people at home and even younger – this relates to greater widespread transmission.  Across the nation, they are seeing young people dying of complications of organ failure due to COVID.

Hospitalized:   48 confirmed and 1 suspected    (last week 67 confirmed and 2 suspected)      26 Available ICU beds so we are seeing fewer hospitalized patients with COVID.  This is quite a drop in hospitalized individuals and the number of available ICU beds, but we do continue to see people practice unsafe habits.  Unfortunately, the flip side of people getting the vaccine is they do not realize it cannot completely prevent someone from contracting the virus; however it will prevent real illness and possible death.  But you can still be a carrier and expose those who have not gotten the vaccine.   Until 85% of our population is vaccinated, we do not have herd immunity and we continue to have several other stronger strains of the virus that has been detected here in the US.

We have tested a Total of 514,892 and 24,065 recovered   (last week 499,506 in our county with 22,588 people recovered)

Still seeing the largest number of cases in the Latinos (65%  with them only being 27% of the populations and whites are only 27% with them being 63% of the population )

Still seeing the largest level of positivity in Service and sales (18.4%),  then those unemployed and home care (my industry) at 2.5%.

Close contact (meaning close family or friend spread) is still a great risk as with household exposure and unknown being high.  We are seeing in our own employees’ positivity in our Latinos/Hispanics and being exposed by family members working in other industries or ignoring travel or gathering warnings.

Vaccines were begun….  As of Feb. 14^th, 92,196  residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 67,745).    Vaccination rollout continues to be slow and chaotic and disorganized.   The County is trying to work with all of the players supplying vaccines to have a centralized system of registration for vaccinations and appointments, but it is not there yet.   In addition, the registration form has gotten more difficult to complete and difficult to find.   Seniors continue to have many issues finding and scheduling appointments because of lack of computer skills, poor vision, decreased mental/cognitive skills and even if they obtain an appointment, many need transportation to get there.

Remember, outside family members or close friends are not part of your bubble and unless they have been tested and isolated for 10-14 days before being with you and you the same, it can be risky.   And if you see others from outside our county, have them and you quarantine for 10-14 days after.    We cannot be too careful!  The County continues to ask that we stay home and practice the 3 W’s – wash your hands, wear your mask and watch your distance.    And, they continue to request we not travel where we can become exposed at restaurants, restrooms, hotels even if it is outside activities.   There are many other variants of this virus that have now been identified and until we have enough immunity, it is best for all of us if we stay home.

Please do not let your guard down; even receiving the vaccine means until we have the majority of our community vaccinated we need to practice safe habits and stay in our bubbles.   Remember it does take time for any antibodies to form and only one vaccine only promises about 40% efficacy.   Efficacy is greatly increased with the second dose and we need to strive for “herd immunity”.    Do not let COVID fatigue get to you and get sloppy in protecting yourself and those that you love.   And do not think this is still not serious.   Please become a believer – the life you save could be someone dear to you!

Thanks

Di