Category: 2021 Jan-Jun

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

• Pledge of Allegiance at 7:31 by Catherine Hanron
• Inspiration: Doug Williams – 2 quotes by Booker T Washington

“The happiest people are those who do the most for others. The most miserable are those who do the least.

“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”

Song: JB Leep – Blowin in the Wind. Written by Bob Dylan.

The scribe today is Catherine Hanron.

At: 7:30, we had 31 joining us!

Visiting Rotarians: None

Guest of Rotarians

Michael Freeman: Interested in joining our Rotary Club

Mathew McWhorter: Interested in joining our Rotary Club

Rotarian of the Month

Diane Brabetz: Club chair for Windsor Rotary International Foundation

Membership – Everyone!!!

Windsor Rotary Clipboard

• Song Leader – Chris Landwehr
• Scribes – Tom Boylan 
• Vaccine Sites – Link in Bulletin – online registration sites
  •  https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fsocoemergency.org%2femergency%2fnovel-coronavirus%2fvaccine-information%2fclinics%2f&c=E,1,mkk8Z_awmaTSZCMLWyKp4T-p1UXWIsrl2ZEbYx44OPRpSEycri7v0amqUpo_nrLxKztJnRBGajIrdsSMSysN3H4HkatM50ibvoub6n03zo4F27XDB3rVDro1&typo=1
• Santa Rosa Sunrise – Raffle – 10- day Luxury European River Cruise
  • Call/email them or go to – info@windsorrotary.co

Bee Friendly Gardens

Native Wildflower Seeds – Flyer attached!!! – Bee Local Campaign 2-20

Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise – Jay Beck with 479-2554   Website is https://www.facebook.com/groups/healdsburgpollinators

Upcoming Club Stuff

• Thursday, Feb. 25th; 5:30 PM – Cloverdale SCARC – Beijing Antique Car Race for  Cloverdale February
• Tuesday, Mar. 2nd – Nick Zoa – “Life Stranded in Micronesia.”
• Saturday, Mar. 20th -Russian River Cleanup – Sign up on line
• 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

Major Projects

Michael Juric updated us on the Auction.

Mike McGuire will be the Auctioneer. Anyone can watch Mike McGuire in visual action at the WE foundation dinner this Thursday at 5:30 PM. https://windsored2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse

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

Pegi Ball is in charge of Promotion for the event.

Wally Krutz and Carol Martin. Build Project

Wally Krutz informed us logos are now on buckets that students will bring tools home in.

Heather Cullen discussed the project Isabella Uricoechea is working on in the Middle school.

Also, Redwood Empire is looking to do a one-time Food event with our club. We will pick a date if we get enough responses. They will also be at the Farmers Market @ LBC collecting donations on Feb. 27th, 8:30–1 PM. Redwood Empire Food needs people all the time. You may sign up at JustServe.org.

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            
• Bill Bolster
• Sandie Krutz

Kind of

• Glenn Sugden
• Catherine Hanron
• Tom Boylan
• Allison Huber
• Chris Landwehr

At: 8:00 AM – 47 people were joining us.

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Guest Speaker 

Students at Windsor High School

Jaelynn Pinero -President – Black Student Union

TJ Collins – Vice President – Black Student Union

Haley Carranza

Melina Ceja

Ashley Chau

Aliyah Collins

Ava Hamelburg

Kaylana Khamvongsa

Ashely Knott

Jaycie Levas

Ashlyn Rogers

Riley Zwetsloot

 Lamar Collins discussed Black History Month and the Black Student Union at Windsor High School. Aleah Collins was introduced and sang the “Black National Anthem.” PJ Collins recited the ABCs of education. Aleah Collins, Ashley Knott, Riley Zwetsloot, Haley Carranza, and Ahylyn Rogers spoke on Tuskegee Airmen and what they did during World War II. The students then answered questions regarding Black History and the Black Student Union.

Amazing Windsor Students!

Video available:  https://youtu.be/9yU7ok80fIY

8: 27 Bill Bolster Closed the meeting with a quote from Martin Luther King.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent questions is: ‘What are you doing for others?”

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COVID UPDATE

Total Cases:        27,774  (last week 27,361)

New Cases:            Fri      69

Sat     64

Sun    70

Mon   68                       This is a total for 4 days of 271  (last week was 361 and week before was 479)

Deaths:  295     (last week 287)   – we are no longer seeing the deaths in senior facilities as most have been vaccinated.   However, we are seeing a greater number of fatalities in people at home and even younger – this relates to greater widespread transmission.  Here is Sonoma County, we have had 2 deaths in the 35-44 age group, 20 in the 45-54 group, 33 in the 55-64 age group, 55 in the 65-74 group and  185 in the 75 and higher ages.      But, please be aware that we have actually had under age 5 year olds hospitalized.

Hospitalized:   37 confirmed and 1 suspected    (last week 48 confirmed and 1 suspected)      13 Available ICU beds so we are seeing less hospitalized patients with COVID.  This is quite a drop in hospitalized individuals and 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.   Remember obtaining the vaccine, even 2 doses does not mean you cannot transmit the virus or still come down with it; however it will prevent real illness and possible 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.

We have tested a Total of 530,887 and 24,065 recovered   (last week 514,892 in our county with 24,065 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. 21st, 118,641  residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 92,196).    Fully vaccinated individuals now at 6.39% and adults with at least one vaccine dose is at 22.47%.   Vaccination roll out continues to be slow and chaotic and disorganized plus as of late Friday the online registration system was shut down and continues to be.   Vaccine delivery has been delayed because of the severe weather experience in the Mid-West and vaccine has not gotten to us.  Once the vaccine is delivered the county is looking at adding clinics and extending hours to make up for time lost.  The county also expanded those eligible for vaccine to 65 and up, education and child care, food service workers, grocery workers and agricultural employees.     In addition, the registration form has gotten more difficult to complete and difficult to find.   Seniors continue to have many issues finding and scheduling of 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 at the same time we experienced vaccine delays.

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”.    Once you have had both vaccines you can begin to socialize with other people who have also had both vaccines.    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 safe could be someone dear to you!

Thanks

VACCINE INFO

From Your Rotary Nurse:

The County has notified me of a shortage of vaccine due to weather / transportation and some on production.   Right now they are trying to use the vaccine they have to be able to give to people who need their 2^nd dose.    The County will be notifying me as soon as they are able to open up the schedule again for new, 1^st time doses.     If you or any senior you know are having difficulty obtaining an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.   I really do not mind being the contact or registering people.

Michael was kind enough to help me take the information I need to register someone and make me a fillable form – if you contact me I can send that for you or your family/friend to provide me the info either on the form or just send it.   Once I have appointments again, I will be happy to help everyone I can.    The eligibility is now 65 and older, health care workers, patients in senior facilities, home care workers, child care, education, food service and agricultural workers.    If someone fits into a category, I can help.   When I register them for the 1^st dose, they are now giving a date for the 2^nd dose to ensure that everyone is accounted for in getting their 2^nd dose.

Please consider getting the vaccination.   We want our economy kick started, people not to die and I just want to hug someone…….if you have fears or concerns, I am more than happy to answer your questions or get answers from the experts.

Thanks so much

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

• 4-way test at 7:31 by Carol Martin
• Inspiration was provided by Doug Williams who shared a quote from Maya Angelou: “If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.” 

• Song: Heather Cullen
  • Lead us in song with “I’ve got you Babe” from the film Ground Hogs Day 2993 (Since it was Ground Hogs Day!) 

At 7:35, we had 39 joining us!

Visiting Rotarians:  Gil Sanborn for Novato Rotary

Guest of Rotarians:  

 Bailey Hutcheon – Student of the Year from Windsor High Pre-Med Core

Geoff Vinson – Instructor AT Windsor High

Daniel Myers – introduced Geoff Vinson, a teacher at Windsor High School, who nominated Bailey Hutcheon for Student of the Year

Geoff Vinson – Described Bailey as a person who gives back. 

Bailey Hutcheon shared that in 2017 he volunteered at the Tubbs Fire and spent 72 hours working there, which is where he meets the Cal Fire Chief. He then joined Joint Readiness Training Center(JRTC) three years ago and became a Petty Officer 2nd Class and was their Lead Flagman. He has volunteered over 3500 hours working with wildfires. 

Bailey let us know he will be attending Arizona State working towards a Nursing Degree. He would like to specialize in Pediatric Trauma and Psychology. He is a young man that we should all be very proud of!

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH:  Diane Brabetz who is the club chair for the Windsor Rotary Club of International Foundation.  It was suggested a painless and easy way to contribute to the: Windsor Rotary Club Foundation is to use Amazon Smile when you shop Amazon online. 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, a program to help school children understand the importance of staying in school is set to resume through Windsor Middle School.

• 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   

COVID-19 Vaccination Scorecard Rotary Club of Windsor

Vaccinated:                                           Kind Of:                                   

Diane Brabetz                                      Glenn Sugden

Leslie Lewis                                         Allison Huber

John Hackenburg                                Chris Landwehr

Barbara McChesney                            Catherine Hanron

And Why do You Want To Be Vaccinated?

My Answer: We go back to Charlies and Hug!!!!!

Upcoming Club Stuff!

Thursday, Feb 4, 6:00 PM – “Future of Journalism”

Tuesday, Feb 9 – Evian Gordon – “Boosting Your Memory” – Oh I almost forgot that!

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

Friday & Saturday, April 16 & 17 – District ZOOM Training

Proposed:  Covid Vaccine Access Project

Fund Raiser

Michael Juric talked about last week’s discussion on the upcoming Fund Raiser in April.

He asked Sue Nelson and Diane Brabetz to talk about service to the community. Sue spoke about the Vaccine Access Project and explained the number of senior housing centers, mobile home parks, and homes we have in Windsor.  Diane explained the problems these seniors have trying to make appointments for the vaccine and also getting transportation to the facilities.

 It was suggested we created The Covid Access Project to help address these problems.

The project was approved by the members to be included in our Fund Raiser.

Guest Speaker – Gil Sanborn “Aid to the Secretary of The Arm in California” was introduced by JB Leep.

Mr. Sanborn talked about “Russian Information Warfare”.  The information he supplied was enlightening and far more than most of us knew.  Many of us thought he should be interviewed on TV to educate people about what has been going on for years.

Meeting Closed at 8:30

Gil Sanborn stayed on after that to answer questions. 

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02/02/21

COVID UPDATE

Total Cases:        26,189  (last week 25,141)

New Cases:            Fri    147

                                Sat    167

                                Sun   167

                                Mon   81                       This is a total for 4 days of 562  (last week was 672)

Deaths:  265     (last week 251)   – seeing a greater number of fatalities in people at home and even younger – this relates to greater widespread transmission

Hospitalized:   78 confirmed and 2 suspected    (last week 92 confirmed and 2 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.  We continue to see people practice unsafe habits – they travel, they are not consistent with wearing a mask or wear it incorrectly, they enlarge their “bubble” and they are taking vacations.   Numbers are going down so it is really hard to get by in that we need to continue to be vigilant.   Until 85% of our population is vaccinated, we do not have herd immunity and we have several other stronger strains of the virus that has been detected here in the US.

We have tested a Total of 483,449 and 20,761 recovered   (last week 467,113 in our county with 19,197 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%),  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 Feb. 1^st 48,014, residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 31,382).    Vaccination roll out continues to be slow and nowhere where we hoped they would be by now.    The County and Optum Serve are having difficulties in the scheduling of appointments and allowing the proper category of people to receive the vaccine.   Many people who are not health care workers, nor over 75 were allowed to book and receive a vaccine and thousands had their appointments canceled, rebooked and canceled again.   There is outrage in the community that this is not working and we have stalled giving vaccines.   We were set to roll out vaccinations to the schools so we could plan reopening of the schools.   That was postponed because of this snafu.   In addition, the registration system that is being used now is cumbersome (it took me 25 minutes to do one person and even after practice, it still took 15-20 min and I think I am savvy)    And some of the scheduling sites require a pass code and the individual to register themselves.   So, access to the vaccines has been hindered while this is being fixed.  I have already complained to the vaccination manager at the County and she is aware.

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.   I have gotten approval on the first segment of signing up and am working on the second segment.

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.   Efficacy is greatly increased with the second dose and we need to strive for “herd immunity”.   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!

Thanks

Di

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

Pledge of Allegiance: was led by Tom Boylan 

Inspiration:Doug Williams   

• “A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.” – Zig Ziegler

Song: John How 

• “America” great choice as we will witness our President & Vice President’s Inauguration tomorrow.  

At 7:35, we had   46  joining us!

Visiting Rotarians:

• Francis McChesney: a member of the Davis Sunrise Rotary Club  
• Philip Paskal: a member of the Petaluma Sunrise Rotary Club 

Guest of Rotarians:

• Daniel Meyers introduced our Student of Month: Mikayla Mitzger, her Mother, Michelle Mitzger, and teacher, Paul Kinumen

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH:  All members of the Rotary Club of Windsor, together the club completed FOUR projects in December.   

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 

President Elect Nominee

Past President Steve Klick ask Past President Susan Nelson about her experience as Rotary President and if her experience created a bond with Rotary?

Past President Susan Nelson:   1993-94

Susan was nominated to be president in 1991 when everyone was new to Rotary; she had no idea what the duties of president would look like. At that time the club was meeting in the bar at the Windsor bowling alley.  The Club was putting on the Hot Air Balloon Classic, a major undertaking, and a pool table was placed in the middle of the bar.   Thanks to the great training, support & time from the District Susan met all the challenges, the club even made a profit from the Hot Air Balloon event that year.  Susan suggested; don’t miss the opportunity if you have any interest in leadership. The training & support will have you prepared.  The bond with Rotary and friendship developed with Rotarians has been strong for over 37 years.

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

• Logistics meeting on Sat.
• Next steps:
  • FEB – check out tools
  • FEB – toolbox project

Upcoming events:

• Monthly meeting of Petaluma Sunrise Environment Committee: Second Monday of the month-next Feb. 8 at 5 pm
• Climate Restoration: Our Legacy for the Planet with Peter Fiekowsky-MIT physicist-Founder and Chairman
  • Thursday, Jan. 21-4 pm
  • https://mailchi.mp/rcatnow/climate-restoration?e=cc706204a5
• Movie Night: 4th Saturday of every month
  • “Chasing Ice’   1/23/21   7pm – 9pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87829423445

Membership                                                                                                         

• It is all about the US, Each One Bring One   

Clip Board Stuff 

• “Stimulating Windsor” COVID Relief for Windsor citizens and businesses
  • Contact Glenn at glenn@sugden.com, glenn@thirdworkshop>com  or  Carol Martin cm@marleep.com
• Rotary – Climate Restoration: Our Legacy for the Planet – Peter Fiekowsky
  • Thursday, Jan 21 – 4:00PM
  • https://mailchi.mp/rcatnow/climate-restoration?e=cc706204a5
• Tom Boylan is looking for scribes, with the slides from zoom, not a difficult job; commitment for one month is desired.  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 

UPCOMING CLUB STUFF:

• Thursday, Jan 21, 4:00 PM – Climate Restoration:  Our Legacy for the Planet – Rotary Climate Action Committee
• Tuesday, Jan 26 – Rotary Club of Windsor Fundraising Forum

• Thursday, January 28th, 5:30 PM – SCARC, Petaluma – Effects of COVID-19 in Sonoma County
• Tuesday, Feb 9 – Evian Gordon – “Boosting Your Memory

Paul Harris Fellow

President Bill ask Diane Brabetz to remind us what it means to be a “Paul Harris Fellow”

When an individual donates $1000.00 to the Rotary International Foundation, Rotary recognizes that person as a “Paul Harris Fellow”.  That person receives a certificate & a PHF Rotary Pin.  With each additional $1000.00 donated they will become a PHF+1, +2, etc.   Diane and other Rotarians have donated to a level of PHF+9, giving them the recognition of “Major Donor”.  

Rotary districts can receive matching grants from Rotary International to fulfill needed projects locally and internationally.  

The Rotary Foundation has earned a grade of A+ from the American Institute of Philanthropy & previously earned a top rating of four stars from Charity Navigator. It has earned full accreditation from the Wise Giving Alliance of the Better Business Bureau.

COVID-19 Vaccination Scorecard: Rotary Club of Windsor  

• Glenn Sugden
• Alison Huber
• Chris Landwehr

And then we go back to Charlies!!!

Need Volunteer Presenters

Student of the Month: Mekayla Mitzger 

• Daniel Meyers introduced student of the month Mekayla Mitzger, her Mother, Michelle Mitzger and one of her teachers Paul Kinumen. Mekayla was nominated by teacher Krista Raszler
• Mekayla is a student of the Areté Media Academy at Windsor H.S

She thanked the Rotary Club of Windsor for this recognition and her teacher, Mr. Kinumen, that she comfortably addressed as “Mr. K”, Mekayla acknowledging her achievements in part were due to the support and relationship she established with several of her instructors in the digital media academy.  She has taken classes in graphic design, production, and digital art, she feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn Adobe Illustrator, a software program used in the real world.  Mekayla is able to use her media skills in other areas; she is involved in the Leadership Program, and is ASB Student Body Historian, taking photos and videos of school and student events for the newsletter and yearbook.  She is a member of the Committee for Change Club in charge of marketing & social media.  The Committee for Change Club is sponsored by the Soroptimist Club. 

Mekayla is planning to go to college in Southern California, majoring in sociology, with a minor in graphic design, & social media.  

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Speaker:     Andrew Gunther, Ph.D.  Environmental Scientist “Climate Change: The Science and the Solutions.” Andy served as the Assistant Chief Scientist for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Restoration Program from 1991 to 2002, and he was the first manager of the State of California’s program that monitors for toxic substances in San Francisco Bay.  In 2017, Andy won the Jean Auer Environmental Award from the San Francisco Estuary Partnership, which honors his “significant contribution toward improving environmental quality in the Bay-Delta Estuary.” He was recently appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. He also serves on the Bay Conservation and Development Commission and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Union of Concerned Scientists. Andrew has worked in the science field for 35 years but is not here to tell what is right & wrong, but to present facts of where we are today and the course we are on; he stated the carbon dioxide in the air acts like a blanket that warms the earth 

We’ve known about the physics driving climate change since the 19th century. It’s time to have a conversation about what a 21st-century response looks like.

U.S. Presidents back to President Kennedy have been informed of climate change & the effects of burning fossil fuels and gases, and the consequences of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.   

Andrew had several charts & graphs showing the increase of carbon dioxide and the temperature of the earth, carbon dioxide is increasing 200 times faster than any other time on record, carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, (decades to centuries) the CO2 absorbs the energy and instead of releasing into the atmosphere, it radiates it back to earth warming the planet.  

Climate change is decided by emissions that we have already put in the atmosphere, the urgency is what action we are going to take now to decide what happens in the next 20-30 years.  

Climate disruption will affect:

• Availability of Water  Productivity of farms, forests and fisheries  
• Prevalence of oppressive heat and humidity
• Concentration of air pollutants
• Geography of disease
• Damages from storms, droughts, and wildfires
• Property loss from sea-level rise and coastal erosion
• Distribution and abundance of species

 What can we Change?

• US emission not one simple solution          
• Energy efficiency: Appliances, new technology, LED lights        
• Electrify transportation: buses, trucks, cost of vehicles & batteries decreasing 
• Produce electricity without fossil fuels:  wind, solar, cost on solar decreasing     
• Carbon Farming:  soil management, use working land to draw carbon into the soil, create credit to farmers using carbon sequestration technique.                           
• Support Business using carbon-negative practices, 

The most expensive thing –        Do Nothing  

Can We Change?  Yes,   are we willing to Change??

Andrew is inspired to make the truth about climate change accessible to all.

I found a wealth of information on Andrew’s website; http://andrewgunther.com/climate-change/#talks  he is also willing to do a presentation to a group of 20 or more, information to book Andrew on the website.

JOIN THE PETALUMA SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE for

“MOVIE NIGHT”     January 23, 2021  

“Chasing Ice”

 time for questions & answers afterward with

star of the film, James Balog

Saturday, 1/23/21, 7-9 pm PST

SHARE THIS INFORMATION WIDELY. bring your own popcorn!

Time: 07:00 – 9:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87829423445

Meeting ID: 878 2942 3445

President Bill thanked our student of the month Mekayla, her mother Michelle, & teacher Paul Kinumen and our speaker Andrew Gunther,

“Chance favors those in motion “  get moving and do something Rotarian.

James H. Austin

The meeting was adjourned @ 8:30 am

Respectfully submitted,

Pegi Ball 

Happy New Year Rotarian friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin,  

President Bill rang the bell at 7:30, following about 15 minutes of chatting and well wishes for a New Year.

Pledge of Allegiance: was led by our newest member Jo Timpson  

The weekly Inspiration was presented by a Charter member Maureen Merrill 

•   “You have to accept whatever comes, and the only important thing is that you meet it with the best you have to give” – Eleanor Roosevelt

At 7:35, we had 37 joining us!

Song: Heather Cullen not only sang America the Beautiful but accompanied by the piano, very nice!

We no Visiting Rotarian today

Guest of Rotarians was our Speaker David Hamelburg 

Renee Hyde, our Membership Chair introduced and welcomed our newest member Jo Timpson, Renee expressed her excitement when introducing new members and is especially happy to welcome a returning Rotary family member.  Jo was a great Rotarian and we are so pleased to have her back with us.

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH: 

• Bill recognized the entire club; he was so pleased and impressed with how the whole club stepped up to complete all the holiday projects, it was impossible to pick one person.  Way to go Rotary Club of Windsor!   

Dick Bishop Bell Ringing was very successful, thank you Mike Merrill for your organization skills, and to all that participated including two of our previous Youth Exchange students, we raised a total of $1,035.00 over two days. Diane Brabetz also put a Salvation Army Bucket in her office, (locked due to covid) and was still successful in collecting $360.00 which she donated in Dick Bishop’s name.  Thank you!

Windsor Community Toy & Food Giveaway: 

• Carol & JB did a stellar job with this project! 
• Windsor Rotary along with Kiwanis, Windsor Presbyterian Church Pantry, Chamber of Commerce, Catholic Charities, Windsor Oddfellows, Windsor Lyons Club, Santa Tim, Grocery Outlet, and more, served 378 families including over 1,070 children at Christmas.
• Every family received a box of food, a frozen chicken, age-appropriate toys, & stocking stuffers.

Boys & Girls Club “Families in Need” with the direction & energy of Ken Moulton, Sandie & Wally Krutz the Rotary Club of Windsor knocked this project out of the park!  

• The club adopted 11 families providing 142 gift cards &  2 Bikes  Totaling $5,710.00   In addition to assisting local families in need this effort also supported our local business.  
• Hayley from the Boys & Girls Club gave a thank you to the club on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BGCSonomaMarin/

Teacher Appreciation: 

• Doug Williams reported we have received many thanks & notes of appreciation from the teachers receiving gift cards; he also followed up with Café Noto, they stated they have received about 30 cards so far, and the best part is they were gaining customers that were not aware of their business. 

WHS Vineyard Academy, Virtual Internship Program:

• Sue Nelson was instrumental in getting 14 Rotary members to sign up to participate in this virtual internship program at Vineyard Academy.  Sue was one of the presenters and said it was a great experience, if Marie Ganister did not call you to participate in this session, there will be another opportunity in the spring. 

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 

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Announcements

• Tom Boylan 5130 District Governor Elect Nominee 2023-24
  • CONGRATULATIONS!
• District 5130 Disaster Relief Fund
  • They will work hard to make sure every dollar donated will make a difference in someone’s life!
    • Mail to: Ashliegh Diehl, District 5130 Treasurer
      • 1315 Fourth Street
      • Eureka, Ca 95501
      •  https://www.rotary5130.org/district-disaster-response-plan/

Help Wanted:

• Tom Boylan is looking for scribes, with the slides from zoom not a difficult job, commitment for one month is desired.  Rotary@boylanpoint.com
• Windsor Rotary President 2023-24 – Maureen Merrill 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 

Club Socials to be announced

Community Service Kickoff 2021  

• Glenn Sugden suggested to the club the idea of members donating stimulus checks to families and businesses in Windsor in need.  He invited all interested in brainstorming the idea contact him and join a Brainstorming session Wednesday, contact Glenn for more information.
  • Brainstorming session “STIMULATING WINDSOR!” – When?  Wed. 1/6, 9am, ZOOM
  • Contact Glenn at glenn@sugden.com

UPCOMING CLUB STUFF: 

• Wednesday, Jan 6, 9:00 AM – Community Service Kickoff / Brainstorming – Glenn Sugden – ZOOM
• Thursday, Jan 12 – Dominic Fopolli, Mayor of Windsor
• Tuesday, Jan 19 – Andrew Gunther, PhD – Climate Change – The Science and the Solutions
• Thursday, Jan 21, 4:00PM – Climate Restoration:  Our Legacy for the Planet – Rotary Climate Action Committee

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Speaker:  

JB Leep introduced Dave Hamelburg a presenter to the student’s on the importance of education and entrepreneurship.  Owner of Boomerang Plus.

The zoom presentation started pretty shakily, we could not see or hear the speaker, when the video appeared we were only seeing the bottom half of the speaker’s face, he sounded sick, distracted, and not prepared.  I am sure I was not alone thinking, this is not going to go well, who is this guy?   Suddenly, Dave corrected the camera, pulled off his baseball cap & wig, stated he felt better, and started his presentation. 

The point demonstrated and expressed was the perception of the messenger, Dave shared that after his first presentation to students as a “teacher” he realized students mainly snoozed through his presentation.  Dave discovered by mocking student behavior: being late, unprepared, chewing gum, he gained the attention of the students, even having students tell him they could not understand him because of him chewing gum.  Dave is dedicated to sharing the importance of education and providing an opportunity to learn about becoming an entrepreneur.  

His goal is to get students excited about learning & school, connecting them with business people of various fields, and demonstrating to them that when you give you get back; Boomerang effect.   Dave does roughly 10 presentations for juniors & seniors a year.  He has also created a Shark Tank for students.  The shark tank program is supported by students in various cores at the school, at Windsor High School, the culinary department provided soup & salad, & the Arts & Media core did the video of the program.  All programs have been performed on zoom during the pandemic.  

Contact Dave if interested in being an adult shark.  

Dave has been communicating with Raley’s in Windsor to occupy an unused space at the store where the students could create a student-run Art Store, Toy Store, T-shirt making & more and create a wall to display a shark tank demo.  

Questions:

• Heather Cullen ask who will be supervising the student store and ask if volunteers were needed?  She also inquired about including information about agriculture and husbandry.
  • Dave said details on the store are being worked and yes to needing volunteers and yes to husbandry, however, stated that they would careful about the products they offered to keep a balance with Raley’s products.
• Wally commented he felt there should be more awareness of this program, social media, and local TV.  

If you are interested in participating in Boomerang Plus or would like more information you are welcome to contact Dave.  

david@alohacustom.com

707-477-6700

Closing remark:

President Bill thanked Dave for his presentation, 

The meeting was adjourned @ 8:33 am

President Bill rang the bell at 7:30, following some robust visiting of Rotarians, I think we all miss in-person greetings, & hugs,  

President Bill commented on our speaker from last week, Dave Humelburg, who got him and had him nervous at the beginning of his presentation.  He was happy it went well and enjoyed the presentation. 

Pledge of Allegiance: was led by Barbara McChesney 

President Bill may be avoiding COVID-19 but succeeded to get covered with Poison Oak!

After managing to get his Nurse and Doctor to dance to the coasters “Poison Ivy” while getting treatment for his itch, he decided it would be a good song to sing at the meeting, get everyone itching and twitching with him.  

The weekly Inspiration was presented by Doug Williams 

•   “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every person has plenty; not on your past misfortunes of which all have some.” – From Charles Dickens

At 7:35, we had 42 joining us!

We have no Visiting Rotarian today

Guest of Rotarians was our Speaker Dominique Foppoli, 

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH: All members of the Rotary Club of Windsor, together the club completed FOUR projects in December.   Team effort!

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 

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Announcements:  

“Stimulating Windsor”                                                                        

• COVID Relief for Windsor citizens and businesses
• Identify seniors in need
• Gift Cards,   Choose local restaurants,  use Door dash
• Members find or pledge donations by Sunday 1/17/21
• Donate at www.windsorrotary.org  “Donate Button” clarify designation on payment page
• A short report by next breakfast meeting 1/19/21

Brainstorming session 

•   Tomorrow, Wed. 1/6, 9am, ZOOM
• Contact Glenn at: glenn@sugden.com           
• glenn@thirdworkshop>com or Carol Martin cm@marleep.com.
• Mayor Dominique will be attending!

BUILD Construction Academy at Windsor High School

• They are off and running 
• Build Academy Video will be on our website
• $4500 from WRC for Storage Container
• $2000 WRC + $2000 District Grant for Tools ($4000 total)

Environmental Committee

Reported by: Carol Martin 

• What is the Petaluma Sunrise Rotary Environment Committee and what do they do?
  • Philip Pasqual-Chair-Rotarian is passionate about addressing the crisis of climate change and finding positive solutions.

• Joined ESRAG to work with Rotarians around the globe to address Climate Restoration.
• In conversation with Petaluma mayor and Petaluma environmental action group. 
• Host monthly meetings and movie nights aimed at education and taking action steps.
• Participate in Rotary Climate Action Teams and Climate Action Commissions.
• In conversation with Blue Planet and other companies providing low embodied carbon building materials to create projects.
• Blue Planet has not been confirmed yet. They are formulating a reproducible project for 2021 that will have a multi-purpose, educational, and fundraising purpose. They are designing a table made of carbon-negative concrete to raise funds for Rotary, as well as educate people about Climate Restoration and lowering carbon footprint. It is the intention that this can be copied and reproduced by Rotary clubs in other cities and districts.
• Overall goal-impact Rotary’s new 7th key area of focus which is supporting the environment both locally and globally.
• Entering Rotary 2021 contest “I fix the planet”.

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Upcoming events:

Monthly meeting of Petaluma Sunrise Environment Committee: Second Monday of the month-next Feb. 8 at 5 pm

Climate Restoration: Our Legacy for the Planet with Peter Fiekowsky-MIT physicist-Founder and Chairman

Foundation for Climate Restoration-Thursday Jan. 21-4 pm

• Movie Night: 4th Saturday of every month

Membership 

It is all about the US, Each One Bring One   

President-Elect 2023 – 2024 

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

         Past President Steve Klick stated being president was a great opportunity for him to learn the passions of the club connect and impact our schools & community.  Steve added, Rotary trains incoming Presidents well; you are prepared in advance for your presidency.  

Contact

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

Clip Board Stuff 

Stimulation Windsor

• Make your commitment for Gift Cards to local restaurants for seniors by this weekend!!! – Glenn Sugden

Rotary 

• Climate Restoration: Our Legacy for the Planet – Peter Fiekowsky
• Thursday, Jan 21 – 4:00PM
• https://mailchi.mp/rcatnow/climate-restoration?e=cc706204a5

 Help Wanted:

• Tom Boylan is looking for scribes, with the slides from zoom, not a difficult job; commitment for one month is desired.  Rotary@boylanpoint.com
• Windsor Rotary President 2023-24 – Maureen Merrill 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

Club Socials: 

• Wednesday, Jan 13, 5:30PM – “Ladies on Line”
  • Contact Pam Moulton if interested in attending: pmoult@comcast.net

UPCOMING CLUB STUFF: 

• Wednesday, Jan 13, 5:30 PM – Ladies on Line
• Tuesday, Jan 19 – Andrew Gunther, Ph.D. – Climate Change – The Science and the Solutions
• Thursday, Jan 21, 4:00 PM – Climate Restoration:  Our Legacy for the Planet – Rotary Climate Action Committee

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Speaker:

JB Leep introduced Dominic Foppoli, Mayor of Windsor, co-founder, and owner of Foppoli Wines, Benevolo Wines, and Windsor’s own Old Redwood Brewing Company. He is also co-owner of Christopher Creek Winery.  Dominic is a member of the Active 20-30 club and was an Interact and Rotaract member.  Dominic is the youngest council member and Mayor in Windsor history; he is also the first mayor to serve three years in a row, and the first Mayor of Windsor to gain office through an electrical vote.  

Dominic serves on the Mayors’ and Councilmember’s Association. The Town of Windsor was the Chair City of the Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association of Sonoma County for 2020. The Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association meets on a bi-monthly basis to connect and plan for the future on matters that affect the cities in Sonoma County.  In addition, Dominic has conducted weekly zoom meetings with the other 9 mayors in Sonoma County.

 Dominic grew up in Windsor and always wanted to be mayor of Windsor.  His term in office has been anything but uneventful, he has dealt with floods, lawsuits, fire, more lawsuits, and more fire. He said in 429 days he will be 40 and join Rotary. 

Dominic remains enthusiastic and honored to represent the Town of Windsor.

Questions & Answers:   Mayor Dominic Foppoli

• Q  1. Can you tell us about the open seat with regards to appointment versus a special election? We hear it was recently decided to have an election on May 5.  I believe you were originally on the side of “appointment”. Could you talk about these issues and how you feel?
  • A  1. The appointment would save tax dollars; however, it was clear the residents want a City-wide election to fill the vacancy.  If interested in running for a vacancy you must be a Windsor resident, a US citizen, and 18 years of age, 

• Q  2. A large family will use more water, & utilities, which can easily put them into a higher more expensive tier for services. What steps are you taking to make Windsor a place families can afford to live? What efforts have you personally made to require the town to consider the size of the family living in a home?
  • A.. Dominic stated this is something he is aware of and has been bringing up to town, specifically with water usage.  There is the conversation as to how the town can implement billing, taking family size into consideration, to avoid family being billed at a higher tier rate.  He said this tier system was initiated to deter water abuse and high landscape water use.  Dominic noted her presence and comments at a Town Meeting would be very welcome & helpful.

• Q 3. Timing on Civic Center Project?  How many years to re-locate town offices & finish new development?  Is the developer having financing problems, probability of downtown development?
  • A  3 Developer for residential project lost property, the town is looking for a developer to take over, it is shovel ready.
  • The town will be meeting with developer Robert Green for the presentation of 1st phase shortly. The town would like phase 1 to include City Hall, Library, School District & City Offices.   I understood Dominic to say 2-3 years before completion and moving on to phase 2.  This is a major project envisioned for the Town of Windsor from the beginning; it does require the support of the residents of Windsor.  

• Q  4.   Drag racing on Shiloh & Windsor roads late at night, as well as car-related activities like burning rubber.  This leads me to believe we lack protection in the evenings & nighttime. What is the level of Police protection after 9 pm daily?
  • A  4. Windsor has 24hour protection; Windsor also has the lowest crime rate in the county.  Traffic enforcement is a priority in the town and suggests if you hear or witness such activities report to the sheriff’s department, he is confident you will get a response, if not call or email Dominic directly.  

• Q   5. Is there a strategic plan to promote and roll out the vaccines in Windsor?
  • A  5.  Meeting with Dr. Mase on Thursday, they will determine the place people can go for the vaccine, and the amount to be received.  Communication has already begun with CVS & Walmart in Windsor. 

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Covid update:

1/12/21:

 Total Cases:        21,463  (last week 20,015) 

 New Cases:            Fri     315                 

                                   Sat    197

                                  Sun   199

           Mon is not reported

This is a total for 3 days of 711 (compared to 960 for 3 days??)

Deaths:  218     (last week 196)

Hospitalized:   97 confirmed and 11 suspected    (last week 98 confirmed and 0 suspected)    These are alarming numbers of hospitalized patients with COVID and we are seeing this Statewide;  Southern California is beginning to ration oxygen and care! 

 People continue to travel and leave the area despite our Shelter in Place order and neither quarantine before or after their trips.

 We have tested a Total of 422,807 and 15,689 recovered   (last week 400,410 in our county with 13,860 people recovered)   

Still seeing the largest number of cases in the Latinos (66% and whites are only 27% )    

Still seeing the largest level of positivity in Service and sales, with education climbing to 15.6%, then those unemployed and home care (my industry) at 2.8%

.  Close contact (meaning close family or friend spread) is at 40% and 53% is still under investigation.  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.  

 Public Health Officer Mase extended our county shut down for another 4 weeks because of rising numbers in hopes to decrease the need for admission to facilities and to stop the spread.      

Despite this, we continued to see people not taking this seriously. 

 Vaccines were begun….  As of Jan. 10th, 11,631 residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine.    Vaccination rollout continues to be slow and nowhere where we hoped they would be by now.    Our Agency has offered to help inoculate people starting with our staff and then giving the public their injections.   We continue to wait for direction and notification. 

Outbreaks continue in our senior facilities.   Inoculations in the senior facilities are a priority now that acute care hospitals have been completed.

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!   I realize it is out there on the horizon; 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 – we can beat this!

Thanks

Di

Closing remark:

President Bill thanked Dominique for his presentation and quoted Mark Twain 

“Always do right.  This will gratify some people and astonish the rest”

The meeting was adjourned @ 8:30 am