Inspiration-Jason Black
Song JB Leep
Visiting Rotarians:
So. Calif and also Hawaii, great to meet you both!
Sato-our foreign exchange student went zip lining with some other exchange students, and had a wonderful time!
Introduction of Windsor Vocational Service Award! Alejandro Perez
Some of his accomplishments were the road improvements all over the town of Windsor!
Allen Christenson introduced:
Alejandro Perez, with his wife Flora and daughter Andrea
Windsor Town employees and council members included-
Ken MacNab, Interim Town Manager
Toni Bertolero, Public Works Diretor/Town Engineer
Bruce Okrepkie, Town Council member and previous Mayor
John Jaeger, Deputy Director of Engineering
All spoke, and then introduced Alejandro, and he was presented a plaque
Announcements:
Wed. Jan. 30th 6pm-8pm, KC’s restaurant…multi- club social
Gala update-Michael Juric introduced Craig-sponsorship, he talked about the new $500 level, and Sue Nelson-Live auction, reminded all members to try to bring in items that could be combined to make 1 large item to be auctioned off.
Carol Martin reminded members about the upcoming Food Bank dates coming up, a sign up sheet went around to remind us to come join the fun!
President Sandie mentioned that Dick Bishop’s obituary is on the website, here are the dates for the celebration of Dick’s life:
Lafferty & Smith Colonial Chapel-4321 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa
Friday, Feb. 1st-visitation Hours, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
With the Vigil/Rosary Service in the main Chapel at 7:00 pm
Saturday, Feb. 2nd– Celebration of Dick’s life, 10:00 am
Spring Hills Community Church, 3700 Fulton Rd. Santa Rosa
Private entombment with Military Honor’s by the U,S. Coast Guard will be held at
2:00 pm inside the Hillcrest Mausoleum at Santa Rosa Memorial Park-1900 Franklin Ave. Santa Rosa
Dick has requested that everyone wear bright colored clothing to his services!!
Renee Hyde introduced David Ruprecht, a 17 yr. Rotarian that has joined our club! He is currently an actor, and we look forward to hearing all about his years with Rotary as he has received his blue badge, and was welcomed by all Windsor Rotarians that were in attendance today.
Craft Talk with John How:
John is one of 4 kids, and grew up in So. Cal.
Him and his wife Wendy love reading, painting, music, and museums
He was an active salesman in the family business, ER Bacon Co. and sold all kinds of equipment, farm equipment and any equipment that you might have around your home or business. He did this for 9 years.
He moved to Northern CA. in 1977. He and Wendy have 2 lovely daughters, Heather and Hilary and 1 adorable grandson, whom lives in So. CA.
He owned and operated a retail copy shop for 14 years from 1991-2005.
At 57, he retired after selling his retail shop, and now takes care of multiple commercial properties, that keeps him out and about and very busy!
We are blessed having John and Wendy, a part of our Windsor Rotary family!
Closing thoughts:
It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech. Mark Twain