Craft Talks – Scott Bonin, Mitch Grandi & Mike Raasch
President Pam Moulton rang the bell at 7:30am
Steve Klick to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance
In the absence of song master Bill Arnone, President Pam & Susan Cole treated us with the beginning phrase of France’s National Anthem.
Bill Bolster Rotary Moment: Bill was initially drawn to Rotary when he realized many of the community leaders were Rotarians, however, his real Rotary Moment(s) occurred when Glenda Sales got him involved in Youth & Youth Exchange: Bills favorite participation is participating in Youth Exchange candidate interviews (selection process) participating in the event YE students find out what country they are going to (reveal night), and YE presentation to club after returning from their exchange year.
No visiting Rotarians, but delighted to have Domingo from Chili with us.
Rotarian of the Month: Terry Andreacchi
Domingo introduced our two visiting Mimes (Wally Krutz) & (John Hackenburg). You ask why mimes at Rotary? DISTRICT CONFERENCE is Saturday May 21st. Rotary Club of Windsor is going with a French Theme for Saturday Night Hospitality Event. Grab your beret, favorite un foulard and join the fun!
Environmental Committee: Bill Bolster announced Barbara McChesney emailed a Carbon footprint challenge to all members – please complete, only takes a few minutes and email results to Barbara:[email protected] if you missed her email, here is the link to survey: www.footprintcalculatior.org. Participants will be entered in a drawing taking place May 31st.
Adopt A Road project June 18, 2022, Fraught & Pleasant Rd. Contact Bill Bolster for information. [email protected]
Youth Exchange: In need of Host Families: Fun, Rewarding experience: contact Sandie Krutz: [email protected]
RYLA BBQ Lunch June 14th, 11:30am, Westminster Woods, Occidental
Diane Brabetz delivered a Big Thank You from the Rotary Club of Playa De Carmen to Rotary Club of Windsor for our participation in their Cleft Lip Project.
Carol Martin traveled to Washington State with her Sister, Sandie & Wally drove to Nevada City to make plans for their daughter’s wedding and Monica & Larry visited Spain, Naples & Rome, to visit their son serving in the Navy. All brought back gifts for President Pam, Larry summed up their trip with a word new to me “coddiwomple” “to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination” sounds like a great way to travel.
Secret Greeter: Brian Ling
Craft Talks:
Scott Bonin: Born & raised in San Diego, attended parochial schools and grew up with a strong belief in “service to others” and strives for excellence. Scott received his Bachelor’s degree from UC San Diego in 1998. He graduated with a DDS in Dentistry from the University of Southern California in 2002. After graduating he went into the Navy and served as a Naval Dentist for 4 years before doing a 13-month general practice residency at Balboa Hospital. He remained in Southern California for a total of 9 years before relocating to Santa Rosa/ Windsor area where he practiced dentistry for another 10 years and purchased Kurt Mitchler’s Dental practice in Windsor.
Scott is married and has two children, a boy 4 years & a girl 2years. He was invited to Rotary by Kurt Mitchler and his goal is to make more time for Rotary, community and friends.Mitch Grandi and his wife Bunnie moved to Windsor in 1990 with their 1 month old daughter. They now have three children and their eldest daughter is getting married in July. In addition to running his Chiropractic Practice in Windsor, Mitch coached baseball and basketball while raising his girls. Mitch admitted it is difficult raising children but he would do it all again; he loves working with kids.
Mitch was a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor in 1993; at that time the responsibilities of running his business and raising his girls forced him to take a leave. Mitch is now retired and has sold his business to a younger chiropractor; however, he is still passionate about the benefits of a good chiropractor and welcomes members to contact him if they have any questions about Chiropractor practices. It is our good fortune that Mitch returned to Rotary.
Mike Raasch: Police Chief Windsor Police Department, Mike attributes his success to Teachers & Coaches; he stated he could have easily ended up on the opposite side of where he is without their support.
Mike grew up in North Hollywood 1 of 12 children; not an easy childhood, however, when he started playing sports at age 12, and discovered the recognition and support of the coaches, he put his efforts into sports. Mike played baseball in Jr College and at Sonoma State. When he first arrived in Sonoma County from North Hollywood, he thought it was pretty “country” but he grew to like it. Mike was a good baseball player and had the desire to play professionally. After a tryout session, he went to work for Petaluma Police Department, then moved on to the Sheriff’s Department. Mike enrolled in an online Master’s degree course in 2019 and finished the course with straight A’s.
Mike has been married for 26 years, has twin girls. One of the girls plays softball. He has coached kids’ softball and coached at Piner High School.
Staying fit is important to Mike; he goes to the gym daily, has participated in Iron Man and swam from Alcatraz to SF yacht club.
Mike will be traveling to Washington DC with an 8th grade class as a chaperone; it is safe to say Mike’s passion is service and kids.
President Pam recognized and thanked members for their assistance in today’s meeting & thanked Rotarian of the Month Terry.
We got to meet a few of our new members today – it is always wonderful when we have the opportunity to weave new people into our lives…
President Pam ended the meeting with a photo of our beloved Ken. Today would have been Ken’s 79th Birthday,
There will always be a reason why you meet people-
Either you need to Change your life,
Or perhaps you are the one who will change theirs!
Club adjourned at 8:30am
State is here doing a long survey since we have been closed down for a couple of years due to COVID. Unable to put together a COVID Update.
thanks, Di