Opening bell at 7:30 and Pres Steve Klick turned to E. Marie Coakley for a flag salute
Inspiration was provided by the worldly traveler Michael Juric who suggested of all the wonders in the entire world, it is a wonder that he found… you!
Sandi Krutz filled in for Bev Graham as songstress and led us in a rousing God Bless America.
Guests of Rotarians:
Chris Landwehr introduced Mike Rausch with Windsor Police Department, Glenn Worthkin Computer Robotics store.
John Hackenburg introduced his partner in life, Jean Hackenburg.
Olivia Lemon with the Town of Windsor was introduced by Carol Martin.
Out bound student, Natasha Figueroa will soon be off for Brazil, but spent the morning with us and was introduced by Bill Bolster.
Pam was sort of introduced by Dick Bishop.
Announcements:
Robin Phillips had a little girl, Abigail Rose Resendez 6lbs 10oz
Carol Martin and JB Leep celebrated an anniversary at Starks Restaurant for a 28th anniversary
Susan Nelson became a day older… Yesterday.
SNAP Event in Healdsburg with Windsor Rotary hosting Foss Creek Community Center: 1557 Healdsburg Avenue. Set up at 9 am
Contact Craig Curreri for more information on the upcoming 3rd grade dictionary distribution at Cali Calmecac Elementary school.
People’s Choice Awards presented by Sandi Krutz who told us $5000 was raised.
Carol Martin accepted for Pink Flamingos
Fire Relief Fund with Jason Black.
Movie Night won for best must do it again movie night
Most money raised went to the Flamingos
Lobster Feed on April 24th. Please pass along the sponsorship forms and share the Save The Date provided by JB Leep.
Raffle Drawing:
Pres Steve announced the winning number and our Natasha had it…since she is a minor we didn’t make her roll the dice, instead we made a donation… Congratulations!
Special presentation:
Olivia Lemon made a presentation on our newest community service project, Tuesday Night Kids’ Movies on the Town Green. The movies is centric to Windsor residents and especially families and has drawn up to 1000 people. The Rotary Club of Windsor is going to be the presenting sponsor. Additional sponsorships are available for other companies. There are numerous opportunities to expand promotion of Windsor Rotary through social media, e-banners, banners and a short film prior to the run of the feature movie.
We got to watch a movie from Pixar… Lou!
Program:
Back to Africa, presented by Michael Juric, Ken Moulton and Pam Moulton.
Here was a recap of the group trip to Uganda with Dale Knight.
We were treated to a gallery of images shot by Pam of the country, it’s people, animals and fauna.
Pam shared the many ways our club has been involved with international activities, both abroad and at home through the hosting opportunities of exchange students and Rotary travelers.
Ken offered a brief history of Uganda, the pearl of Africa. After a 14 hour flight to Dubai they then headed out to Entebbe, Uganda. Uganda is located in the South Eastern portion of Africa. They became independent in 1962. Many of the various tribes were met with brutality by Idi Amin in 1972. He was eventually chased out in 1979. Today the country is prospering and all of the team felt safe in their adventure wherever they went.
Uganda is the start of the River Nile, which flows north. 41 million population with 56 tribes and nine indigenous communities. The average life span is 55 years.
The team went to visit schools and brought numerous school books that were paid for by our club. The books were distributed to schools with classrooms that offered desks and benches, and others that placed children on the ground.
Michael introduced several other projects the team and Rotary have been involved with. Of the 5 schools the team visited they ran a range from boarding schools with young scholars to technical schools with automotive classes, fashion design. Schools included elementary to the equivalent of high school.
Pam let us know the intrigue the children showed seeing white people and were curious as to whether the white would rub off if they held hands. The connection with the children was exceptional with numerous dance recitals and chanting. It was inspirational to see the depth of humanity that locals had for each other. Interesting comment was that no one was truly homeless since near everyone was open to encouraging and nurturing others.
Our presentation was concluded with images of the animals that inhabit the surrounding countryside. Amazing photos and an amazing team that reflected Rotary People in Action.