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