Craft Talks from Members

Good Day fellow Rotarians and friends and family who are reading our weekly bulletin.

Pledge of Allegiance: Doug Williams

INSPIRATION: Robin was unable to attend today but Sandie Krutz jumped in with a great
inspiration, Eveready Sandie is an inspiration!

SONG: JB lead us in a rousing version of: “I’ve been working on the Railroad” we almost
remembered all the words of the first verse.

No VISITING ROTARIANS
No GUESTS OF ROTARIANS:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Kathleen Williams thanked all the Rotarians that came out to help and support the Windsor
Day Parade. A fun Day
OKTOBERFEST: District South Rotary Foundation Celebration:
October 8 th , 3pm-6:30 at Wulff and Paula Reinhold 1200 Oak Springs Ln. Rohnert Park
For more information contact Jennifer Strong at 707-349-0815 or
jenniferstrong@jestrong.com

Save the date, November 5, for a club event celebrating our Veterans at Nations Finest in
Windsor.  In honor of Veterans Day and those living in our community, with bagpipes and all,
we will provide a little club service and a whole lot of fun.  This will be in lieu of the 5th Tuesday
on November 29 when we will be Dark – no meeting.. Lunch and Beverages will be served,
please contact Carol to sign up: Carolmartin016@gmail.com

Environmental October Theme Project for District Governor Citation Award: Kurt Mitchler
announced this month’s project will be a global project and mainly pertains to Rivers, we will be
looking at possibly some projects that include the Russian River, more information will be
provided.

President Brian commented on how well our “Meet the Candidates” (Windsor Town Counsel)
went last week, and thanked JB for putting everything together.
We had a little extra time to hear what a few of our fellow Rotarians have been up to and
“recognize” them for all the fun:

Michael Juric spent two weeks in Portugal with the Hackenburg’s, and followed that with a trip
to Kansas to represent Rotary District 5130 at Rotary District 5710.

Wally Krutz shared that he and Sandie attended and celebrated the marriage of their daughter
Kathy in September, Sandie confirmed they will make a donation.

Pam Moulton traveled to New York and Washington DC with her sister, someone she had not
traveled with for many years, Pam stated she was a wonderful travel guide and they visited
places from the 911 monument to the White House. Pam is paying on her fines.

Craft Talks:
Alissa Johnson:
Alissa is one of our newer members in Rotary, Alissa works for the garbage Co,
(Recology Sonoma Marin). She was born in Santa Rosa, currently lives in Windsor,
she has two sons: 27 & 26, and is raising her great nephew 14 years old.

Alissa is a retired Santa Rosa Police Officer; she retired as Sargent due to back
surgery. Alissa did some independent PI work for a time, and then took a part
time job with Recology Sonoma, the position was not rewarding, and she landed
in Management with the company, which is the position she now holds.

Alissa was living in the Larkfield area when the fires occurred and she and her
family lost everything. She has since sold the property and moved to Windsor,
she is attending college and will receive her MBA in 2024. When she is not
working, raising her Nephew or attending class she likes to cook and takes Pilate
classes. .

When asked with such a busy life, why Rotary? She replied to give back, Alissa
shared that after the fires the community outreach was so terrific and helpful,
adding, because she is busy she may not be able to participate in everything but
wants to be a part of a contributing community.

Kurt Mitchler:
Retired Dentist, he was born in 1957 in Illinois, he attended school in Chicago
where he met his wife. She was from SF and the first question she ask him was
did he plan to return to Illinois? Believing this would be a deal breaker he said no,
when he finished school he went to San Francisco ahead of her. One of his early
experiences in SF was having his house robbed of everything but his clothes.

When she finished school she joined him in SF but they eventually moved to
Marin, in 1989 they had twin boys, Trevor & Garrick. In 1991 they moved to
Sonoma County.

Kurt had a Dental Business in Healdsburg for 16 years; he moved his practice to
Windsor in 2006 and practiced dentistry there for another 16 years.

Kurt said he has been asked why he chose dentistry, was anyone else in the family
a dentist? Kurt claims the only other relative was Doc Holiday, but he did not take
on any of his other traits.

Kurt lost his home on Riebli Rd during the 2017 fires.

Kurt enjoys Hiking, water sports, especially Kayaking or canoes and fishing.
His son Trevor lives in LA and has a solar business, while Garrick lives in SF and
works for SF Community District, the boys are now 33.

JB Leep:
JB claims he was born a Geek, first into Ham radio he decided folks into those
were too weird so he moved on. He was raised in Menlo Park, his father was a
home builder and built “Leep Homes” in the Cupertino and Saratoga & San Jose
area, many of the homes are still there and known as well constructed homes
selling for crazy prices. His father was also a navy pilot so flying and traveling was
second nature to JB.

JB graduated from Stanford University as Electrical Engineer, during his years as a
student he traveled around the world. One trip was a back packing trip through
Europe in a VW Bus. Yes he was a long haired hippie, ?

JB married in 1973 and opened a clothing store in Cupertino, JB Harper, he stated
his father bailed him out of a few business ventures and on the last one told him
he would help him out one last time if he cut his hair and got a job, so he did.

JB was very resourceful and landed a job with Business Land and worked with
them for 6 years, the computer was just coming of age and JB met many
influential people in his journey.

It seems JB had continued success in his career for the following years although
he also experienced tragedy when he lost his wife in 1983.

JB met Carol and they were married in 1990, after they were married JB quit his
job and Carol sold her business and together they started “Blue Bear Software”
they worked the business together until they retired in 2012.

JB has a stepdaughter from his first marriage and two grandchildren: 21 and 15.

President Brian closed the meeting 8:30am

Scribe disclaimer: some dates and facts may be incorrect, difficulty getting
absorbed in individual stories and take accurate notes.

COVID update from your Rotary Nurse…..
 
 COVID UPDATE…..
                                                                                                            
10/04/22
 
 NEWS:              

“COVID-19 REMAINS UNPREDICTABL EVEN WITH VACCINES OUT….”  We are entering Fall with the coronavirus on the decline; however this virus remain unpredictable,  daily deaths are considerable (350-500 daily deaths in the USA)   and too few Americans have received even a single booster shot which is important to protect against severe illness.   We are going to have to live with this virus and public health experts continue to be concerned that we are not where we need to be. 
 
NEW COVID BOOSTERS are available in Sonoma County.   Please remember that the vaccines have been reformulated to address the subvariants causing the COVID outbreaks.    Make your appointment to get your Flu vaccine and a COVID booster.   If you have recently had COVID the health experts are cautioning to wait anywhere from 6 weeks to 2 months before obtaining a booster as you have already increased your immune system because you had COVID.
 
Total Cases:     

107,598 (last week 107,352)           Recovered:  106,217   (last week 106,005)             Active Cases: 863 (last week 831)        
 
Deaths:                

518   (last week 516)        (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week.   ****)
 
Hospitalized:    

23 confirmed cases and 0 in the ICU      (last week 30 confirmed and 1 in the ICU)
 
Vaccination information…. 

As of October 2nd,  2022,   1,162,383 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County.  (last week 1,155,936).     We only have 78%  of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose.    It is hoped that more people will consider getting vaccinated with the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters.   

MASKS:             

Mask have really pretty much become optional except for airports (not on airplanes) and some buildings still post signs saying masks must be worn.   But if you are going to wear a mask, make sure it is a tight fitting mask that works.   Wearing a mask down around your chin, or below your nose is useless.   Paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective so use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF94.    I have these if you need them and they are especially effective when traveling.   The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness.     COVID infection it seems will continue to be with us just like the flu each year!    The goal of living with this virus is to try and minimize infection and need for hospitalizations so that our health care system is not affected.    Care needs to be available for those suffering life altering illnesses or crises.  

TESTING:  

Go to socoemergency.org  to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County.  Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County.   My Agency,  At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment.   Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us.   We also provide  FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly.   We are able to sell you N95 masks.   And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have.    If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting:  https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.  
 
Be really aware of the activities you chose to participate but live life fully; just practice caution.    Be aware of your surroundings and carry a mask at all times.   Infections are prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive.   We found that out in real time!  Practice good infection control and stay safe!  My wish is for you and yours to stay well!
 
Fondly,
Di
 
 
Diane Brabetz
Administrator – Owner
At Home Nursing
(707) 546-8773
(707) 546-8788  FAX
(707) 490-2627  Cell
athome@sonic.net

Windsor Council and Mayoral candidates

Pledge of Allegiance led by Wally Krutz

Inspiration by Michael Ragsdale, who began with a heartfelt thank you to everyone in the club for their support of him through some difficult challenges he faced.  His inspiring quote about cancer brought cheers and applause from the entire room.  Excellent job, Rags

SONG  by Bill Bolster – “The Times They are a Changin” by Bob Dylan.  With musical accompaniment, the Club did a good job with this song

INTRODUCTIONS of Visitors:

Brian Markey, General Manager of the Doubletree in Rohnert Park

Kathy Austin, a visitor, recently retired, who wants to see what Rotary is all about.

Susan Gonyo, Windsor school teacher, and wife of one of our candidates/speakers today

Lauren Hull,  Publisher, Windsor Connections magazine

Jean Hackenburg, wife and guest of Rotarian John Hackenburg

Announcements:

President Brian announced the District 5130 Foundation Celebration, October 8, at the home of Wulff and Paula Reinhold, and encouraged everyone to attend.

Heather Cullen announced that this Friday, September 30, is the Windsor Talent Show to raise funds for students in Windsor to have musical theater in their lives.  It is a costly affair just to participate in a play, and we raise funds to assure that any student who chooses to participate in theater has the opportunity to do so.

September 29 = SCARC Union Hotel Restaurant
October 1 = Windsor Day Parade
October 8 = Oktoberfest District Celebration
October 14-21 = Festival of Brotherhood in Mexico, starting with a tribute to our own Ken Moulton
November 5 = Veterans Day at Nations Finest, Club Service event

President Brian then introduced our program for the day:  a candidate’s forum for all the people running for Windsor Town Council.   This was not a debate format, just an opportunity for every candidate to introduce themselves to the Rotary Club of Windsor.   Each spoke for exactly five minutes (it was timed and communicated to each by our own Monica McCabe).  The two questions each candidate was to address in their presentation were:  1)  What is your vision for 2030 in Windsor and what are your action items to accomplish this vision and 2) How important is economic development in Windsor and what are new economic opportunities we could explore.  Then, how can Rotary be involved with your plans for the future?
 

Our Guest Speakers and the Windsor Districts they represent were:

Gina Fortino Dickson, District 1

Mike Wall, District 1

Maureen Merrill, District 2

Sam Salmon, District 2

Tanya Potter, District 4

Kevin Gonyo, District 4

Rosa Reynoza, Mayor

Esther Lemus, Mayor

The program and presentations ended exactly on time, with President Brian and JB joking that it was expected to be a close call.  President Brian graciously thanked everyone and concluded a very informative meeting.Latest info on COVID from your Rotary Nurse…..
 
COVID UPDATE…..
                                                                                                            
09/27/22
 
NEWS:   NEW COVID BOOSTERS ARE BEING ADMINISTERED IN SONOMA COUNTY!   Please remember that the vaccines have been reformulated to address the subvariants causing the COVID outbreaks.    Check in with your medical provider and get your appointment scheduled for the new booster and a Flu vaccine as they expect this to be a bad flu season.
 
Again to share some personal comments – the COVID outbreak continues to be so widespread.   Consider your lucky if you have been diligent and obtained your 2 COVID vaccines and at least one booster.  (hopefully 2 by now)    It is proving to be so valuable in keeping those of us that have gotten COVID out of hospitals and not in an ICU.  

Please keep yourself healthy; eat well, drink lots of water (wine too as we do live in Sonoma County…. hehehe) , exercise and just consider what situations you are going into in terms of possible exposure.     Even with immunity from the first series, and double boosters, It is still not a nice disease to have if you become symptomatic, can knock you on your butt, make you feel lousy, last more than a few days and leave you with real brain fog.   

So, just be careful and stay healthy…..
 
Total Cases:     

107,352 (2 wks ago 106,567)           Recovered:  106,005   (2 wks ago 105,192)             Active Cases: 831 (2 wks ago 969)        
 
Deaths:                

516   (2 wks ago 512)   (Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week)
 
Hospitalized:    

30 confirmed cases and 1 in the ICU      (2 wks ago 38 confirmed and 3 in the ICU)
 
Vaccination information….  As of September 25th,  2022,   1,155,936 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County.  (2 wks ago 1,138,064).     We only have 78%  of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose.    With the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters, it is hoped that more people who are not fully vaccinated may consider getting vaccinated.   

MASKS:             

Mask have really pretty much become optional except for airports (not on airplanes) and some buildings still post signs saying masks must be worn.   But if you are going to wear a mask, make sure it is a tight fitting mask that works.   Wearing a mask down around your chin, or below your nose is useless.   Paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective so use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF94.    The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness.     COVID infection it seems will continue to be with us just like the flu each year!    The goal of living with this virus is to try and minimize infection and need for hospitalizations so that our health care system is not affected.    Care needs to be available for those suffering life altering illnesses or crises.  

TESTING:  

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

Sonoma County Transit Authority

A. Good Morning Rotary Club of Windsor

B. Pledge of Allegiance– Led by Chris Landwehr

C. Inspiration- Chief Raasch

D. Song- Susan Cole – My Brown Eyed Girl

E. Visiting Rotarians – None

F. Guests– Domingo, James Cameron, and Ross Clendenen

G. District South – Rotary Foundation Celebration

When: October 8, 2022. 3:00 – 6:30pm

Where: Wolff and Paula Reinholds, 1200 Oak Springs Lane, Santa Rosa (this is the legal address, but it is much closer to Rohnert Park)

Cost: $50. Each. There will also be a foundation raffle. The raffle tickets are $20. And all proceeds go to Rotary Foundation. The raffle tickets are on sale now and the drawing will be at the celebration. Any donation made to the Rotary Foundation since July 15 will qualify you for raffle tickets.

H. Upcoming Events/Announcements

SCARC September 29, at the Union Hotel in Santa Rosa (hybrid meetings)

Windsor Day Parade volunteers are still needed for intersections, contact Kathy Williams (661)878-5394

Festival of Brotherhood October 14-21 Guadalajara & Tlaquepaque Mexico: Dale Knight contact person. Tribute to Ken Moulton and Bruce Campbell at the beginning of the festival. Looking for people from Rotary Club of Windsor to represent us who can attend. Additional contact person Susan Cole.

SRJC Shone Farm Tasting Patio. Any Saturday up to October 22. 11:00- 3:00. SRJC Susan Cole teaches a class on tasting room management and operations.
Volunteers needed for tasting. Tasting fee is $10. And the fee is waived if you make a purchase. For more info Google Shone Farms tasting patio.

Veterans Day club service event Saturday November 5 at Nations Finest 12:00-2:00 lunch

I. Environmental Community Eco Shelf Breaker: small group discussion on Environmental Impact issues. Lead by Barbara and Heather.

J. Guest Presentation SCTA/RCPA James Cameron and Ross Clendenen.
Sonoma County Transportation Authority and Regional Climate Protection Authority. Two small but mighty organizations. They are the first in this state. Main emphasis collaboration and coordination with county, state, Bay Area , and USA government. Making sure there are projects ready to apply for grants and other sources of funding for environmental friendly transportation improvements. Highway 101 update and info on Highway 37.

K. Thank you to our guest and volunteers

Setup/ Daniel and Larry

Greeter/Wally

Song/Susan

Scribe/Kathy
Inspiration/Mike
Guests/ James and Ross

L. Closing Comments and Adjourn
Rotarians- environment- raising awareness

Poland and Ukraine

Substitute President: Past President Michael Ragsdale
Flag Salute: Tom Boylan
Song: Heather Cullien:  God Bless America

Inspiration:  From Joan Mora:   Remembering the anniversary of 9/11, let’s recall President Obama’s words with regard to the immediate outpouring of charity and humanity following the terrible attacks: ““Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”

Visiting Rotarians:  none

Guests: 

Cole Yoxall, guest of Alissa Johnson, is the new outreach coordinator for Windsor Resource and recovery.  Welcome Cole.
 
Announcements: 
-Kathy Williams is looking for traffic controllers for the Windsor Day Parade, on October 1^st.

John Hackenberg gave a sad polio update:  last year there were only 2 confirmed wild polio cases.  This year there are 17 cases, including one in New York.  Meanwhile, JB and Carol are in India giving “drops of life” (polio vaccines). 

-9/19  6:00-7:30  Board of Directors Meeting at Barbara McChesney’s, home: 301 Jensen Lane, Windsor.   You don’t need to be on the board to attend. 

-9/28 Info night for Youth Exchange.  We haven’t had a home grown rotary exchange student in a while (Beth joined after her daughter was selected and we are glad she did!).  Contact Bill Bolster if you are interested in attending (billbolster@eoc-inc.com).  The meeting will be at 6:30 or 7:00 pm.

-10/8  Octoberfest/District Foundation Celebration at the Reinhold Ranch, 1200 Oak Springs Lane, Santa Rosa,  3:00-6:30 pm.  $50/person; please register by 10/2/22.  To register please contact Jennifer Strong at 707-349-0815 or Jenniferstrong@jestrong.com. 
 
Pam Moulton introduced today’s speaker:  John Namkung, a Sebastopol resident, who recently traveled to Poland and Ukraine where he helped transport families from the Polish/Ukraine border to cities in Poland.  He also bought and delivered food to shelters in Ukraine.

John drove more than 5000 miles in two weeks, ferrying refugees from the border to safety.    He was saddened to see families including young children standing in line for 6 hours in freezing rain waiting to get across the border.  At least twice on his trip he was in need of help and out of nowhere help appeared.  He called these helpers “Guardian Angels”. His wife questioned why he didn’t stay home and just send a check, and he said, “You can’t get a hug when you send a check.”  He hopes at least one Ukrainian child will grow up remembering a 72 year old Asian man who lived 6,000 miles away who came to help his or her family in their time of need.  John really showed the power of one person to help others. 

Inspired by John’s efforts some neighbors in the Lone Pine Village area of Sebastopol sponsored a Ukrainian family to come and live in Rohnert Park for 2 years under a special program called United for Ukraine.  If you would like to help the Lone Pine Ukrainian Family Aid you can contact:

-Type of Wood Charities (Umbrella Charity for this project) at 567 Polk St. , Twin Falls, ID 83301 or typeofwood.org (do NOT use the PayPal option rather scroll to the blue and white box that says “Choose amount” at the top.  Write in Lone Pine Ukrainian Family Aid in the comment section.
-GoFundMe: http//gofund.me/13b185b0

Thanks to Kurt Mitchler for room set up, and Larry McCabe for AV set up and support.
Thank you to all who helped today!
 
Scribe: Monica McCabe

Update on COVID From your Rotary Nurse…..
 
 COVID UPDATE…..
                                                                                                            
09/13/22
 
NEWS:  

NEW COVID BOOSTERS ARE BEGINNING TO BE AVAILABLE IN SONOMA COUNTY!  

Vaccines have been reformulated to address the subvariants causing the COVID outbreaks.  Check in with your medical provider and get your appointment scheduled for the new booster before Flu season hits.    And also consider scheduling your Flu vaccine too as we move into Fall and winter and
 
I would like to personally thank all of those that reached out to me to provide me with concern and well wishes on post COVID and to ask what they could do.   It is nice knowing that so many people in Windsor and Sonoma County as large as we have grown can take the time to worry about others.    I truly appreciate it and as I said to a fellow Windsor Rotarian this morning, as I nurse it is ingrained in me to give but I have a lot of problems asking for help.  

It is so nice to know that others care……………….     Take care of yourselves and I hope that you dodge the bullet of COVID.   As Dr. Fauci stated “it is not a matter of if you will get COVID, but when!”.    But for your sakes, I hope not.    I have talked to others that have only gotten a slight cold, or congestion and others like our family that got really sick.   But if you can avoid it, really try.    Post COVID, we are finding “Brain fog, lack of ability to focus and the incredible fatigue!”    But at least we are on the mend, feel much better, have tested negative more than once and feel like each day it is bit better.  
 
 
 
Total Cases:      

106,5673 (last week 106,553)           Recovered:  105,192   (last week 104,884)             Active Cases: 969 (last week 1157)        
 
Deaths:                

512   (last week 512)        (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths
                                                occurred in the past week.   ****)
 
Hospitalized:    

38 confirmed cases and 3 in the ICU      (last week 43 confirmed and 2 in the ICU)
 
Vaccination information…. 

As of September 11th,  2022,   1,138,064 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County.  (last week 1,137,809).     We now only have 78%  of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose.    With the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters, it is hoped that more people who are not fully vaccinated may consider getting vaccinated.   

MASKS:             

Consider wearing a good fitting mask when you are inside, in crowds or where you do not know many of the people.   The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness.   Even being outside with others does not make you immune from possible exposure from asymptomatic individuals.   Masks are still being advised if in a group setting whether inside or outside.    COVID infection it seems will continue to be with us just like the flu each year!   Infections are still occurring, ER visits are up, and we continue to see hospitalizations.    The goal of living with this virus is to try and minimize infection and need for hospitalizations so that our health care system is not affected.    Care needs to be available for those suffering life altering illnesses or crises.  

TESTING:  

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

Motown

Meeting agenda

A. Good Morning Rotary Club of Windsor

B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Jeff

C. Inspiration read by Maureen: In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up that makes us rich. Henry Ward Beecher

D. Song – led by Bill Arnone : I’ve been working on the railroad- in honor of Labor Day.

E. Visiting Rotarians– none

F. Guests: Exchange Students Stefan from Germany and Gabi from Brazil, Domingo and his twin brother, Sebastián, from Chile, and Lauren Hall publisher of The Windsor Connection.

G. The 5th Tuesday on the putting Green was a fun event. Thank You to Londa, Pam, Brian W, Barbara and team for organizing. The next 5th Tuesday will in November. President Brian will be in contact with the team for that event.

H. Upcoming Events and Announcements
Final night Margarita Bar Thursday- Thank You Renee and volunteers. Last Thursdays income $1400.

Windsor Day Parade-no new info

District 5130 Foundation BBQ(south)-October 8, noon – 3pm

35th anniversary celebration (TBD) planning in progress

Polio presentation by Bob Rogers (TBD)

I. Governor’s Environmental Citation Challenge
The Governor’s Challenge is from the Rotary District Governor, Jennifer Strong.  Barbara McChesney is the lead for our club, but also for our whole District 5130, which encompasses Petaluma and up the coast all the way to the Oregon border.

Barb is to lead the environmental team

Barb, Bill, and Heather on the committee. There will be monthly themes. Talked about how the Industrial Revolution impacted climate change and how that is impacting countries like the flooding in Pakistan that never participated in the Industrial Revolution. It is a global problem, we helped cause the problem, and we must be part of the solution.

J. Guest Presentation on Zoom
Gerald Posner lawyer and author of a book on the history of Motown and many other books started off by repeating the joke JB told him about free speech. Good one JB. Mr Posner presented fascinating and well documented history on the rise and fall of Motown including pictures.

K. Thank you to our guest and volunteers:
Setup/Bill Conklin, John Hackenburg
Greeter/Pegi
Song/Bill Arnone
Scribe/Kathy
Inspiration/Maureen
Guests/Stefan, Gabi, Domingo and his brother , Lauren Hall
Thank you JB for a great presentation

L. Closing comments and adjourn-next week Past Pres Rags! Stay inside where it is cool and over hydrate with your favorite beverage.
From your Rotary Nurse

 COVID UPDATE…..

09/07/22

NEWS: NEW COVID BOOSTERS ARE BEGINNING TO BE AVAILABLE IN SONOMA COUNTY! Vaccines have been reformulated to address the subvariants causing the COVID outbreaks.   

                Personal account of getting COVID….. so as most of you know, I am a nurse and nurse practitioner and have worked as a Public Health Nurse for years back East. So, my Public Health training and experience is deeply ingrained in me and stood me in good stead through the AIDS epidemic and now the COVID pandemic. But nothing prepared me for actually getting COVID and being sick! As you know, I pushed to get vaccines available for my health care staff, my family and so many of you all and our elderly population in Windsor…. So being double vaccinated and doubled boosted, I just never saw myself “catching” COVID even though my scientific mind knew better!

We test in our office (all of our employees) every month or with symptoms or outbreaks and believe me we have been seeing outbreaks. Imagine how difficult it is to keep our frail elderly clients staffed when so many of our employees have been testing positive and out the requisite 5 or more days! So, when my husband Les and daughter, Malinda, both got sick last week and tested positive, I immediately moved Les to another bedroom and split up the house for his use and mine! I still did not think I would get it as I kept testing negative. 2 ½ days later, after testing negative after work, at 10:30 pm a fever hit me, the worst headache I have ever experienced and body aches and chills. I was positive!!!!!

For 2 days I fought the fever and once it broke I felt so much better. All I did was sleep, watch movies and sit in the sun soaking up some old fashioned Vitamin D!!!! Thanks to some of my Rotary family for feeding us, checking on us and worrying about us. I don’t get sick, so it is very difficult for me to be sick and stay home. But I finally tested negative on Day 6 and was able to return to the outside world. I do not wish this on anyone and I have thought of how scary it must have been prior to our vaccines for those people who did contract COVID and ended up in the ICU on a ventilator or for those people whose loved ones did not make it out alive… We are so fortunate for medical science, our vaccines and for those Public Health things we now do to keep the spread of disease down. …… GLAD TO BE WELL!  

Total Cases: 106,553 (last week 105,798) Recovered: 104,884 (last week 103,748) Active Cases: 1157 (last week 1540)        

Deaths: 512 (last week 510) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths occurred in the past week. ****)

Hospitalized: 43 confirmed cases and 2 in the ICU (last week 34 confirmed and25 in the ICU)

Vaccination information….

As of September 4th, 2022, 1,137,809 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,228,023). We now only have 78% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. With the newly reformulated vaccines coming out for boosters, it is hoped that this may sway unvaccinated individuals to get vaccinated.   

MASKS:

The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness. Even being outside with others does not make you immune from possible exposure from asymptomatic individuals. Masks are still being advised if in a group setting whether inside or outside. COVID infection it seems will continue to be with us just like the flu each year! Infections are still occurring, ER visits are up, and we continue to see hospitalizations. The goal of living with this virus is to try and minimize infection and need for hospitalizations so that our health care system is not affected. Care needs to be available for those suffering life altering illnesses or crises.  

TESTING:

Go to socoemergency.org to learn more about free COVID -19 testing in Sonoma County. Look for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing in Sonoma County. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you want to schedule either a booster or the vaccine, appointments can be found by visiting: https://socoemergency.org/events/category/pop-up-vaccine or call 707-565-4667.  

Be really aware of the activities you chose to participate but live life fully; just practice caution. Be aware of your surroundings and carry a mask at all times. Infections are prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. We found that out in real time! Practice good infection control and stay safe!

5th Tuesday Golf Social – Putting Contest with WUSD Pro Danielle Buckman

The club meets at 5 pm, Monday, August 29for a club social including food and drinks, plus a putting lesson and/or putting contest at the main putting green outside Windsor Golf club Pro Shop, over the bridge near Charlie’s front door. 

Wear golf attire (you know, argyle socks, bright or Rotary shirt, loud pants, whatever starts you up!

Craft Talks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Respectfully submitted
Pam Moulton

COVID UPDATE…..
                                                                                                            
08/23/22

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

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

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

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

COVID UPDATE:   

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

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

MASKS:

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

TESTING:  

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

Fondly,
Di

District Governor in the house

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

Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Klick

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

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

GUESTS OF ROTARIANS:

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

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEWS:    

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

Vaccination information…. 

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

MASKS:              

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

TESTING:  

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

RYLA

A. Good Morning Rotary Club of Windsor!

B. Pledge of Allegiance- Bill Bolster

C. Inspiration – Londa Faber

D. In the Good old Summertime – Heather Cullen

F. Guests (possible)

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

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

The 35th Anniversary Celebration will be the end of September

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

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

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

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

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

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

L. Thank you to our guests and volunteers

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

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

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

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

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

MASKS:              

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

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

TESTING:  

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

SMART Rail

Pledge of Allegiance – Bill Arnone

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

Song- Bill Arnone – God Bless America

September 29 – Tentative 35th Anniversary Celebration

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

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

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

HOST FAMILIES ARE STILL NEEDED!

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

NEWS:      

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

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

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

COVID UPDATE:   

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

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

MASKS:              

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

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

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

TESTING:   

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

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

Fondly,
Di