2022-10-25 Meeting Bulletin

Gabriela’s Story

A. Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor by President Brian Ling
B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Tom Boylan
C. Inspiration presented by Jamie Williams quote from George S Patton Put your mind in Charge
D. Song led by JB Leep Blueberry Hill
E. Visiting Rotarians
F. Guest: Susan Gonyo, and Exchange students Stefan and Gabi
G. Upcoming Events and Announcement:

  • Saturday November 5, 11-2 Veterans Day Club Service Event at Nations Finest. 9500 Oak Park Street 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. A head count is needed so they know how much food is needed. Contact Carol.
  • The first work day for the Sonoma County Fire District (SCFD) Demonstration Garden, which received substantial funding from the Rotary Club of Windsor, will be on Friday, October 28th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.  The project is being coordinated and carried out by Battalion Chief Cyndi Foreman and her committee of dedicated volunteer participants.  Work will involve installation of landscape plant materials, the irrigation system and other associated features.  Windsor Rotarians are enthusiastically invited to take hands-on role in this project. The location is SCFD Station 1, 8200 Old Redwood Highway (corner of Hembree Lane and Old Redwood Highway).  Kindly send an email to Sue Nelson ([email protected]) and she will coordinate with Chief Foreman to provide lunch for all Rotarian workers.
  • Ken Moulton Leadership Academy November 18-19 8:30-5 at SRJC, sign up 10/31. See district web page.
  • Windsor Food and Toy Drive, joint project with Windsor Service Clubs Larry and Monica McCabe to chair the committee.December 16 & 17
  • Club Holiday Party Friday December 16
  • Monte Carlo Night February 4, more volunteers are needed for the committee.
  • Windsor High School needs Volunteers for Senior Project Night • PLEASE SIGN UP TO BE A PANELIST FOR OUR SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATIONS, 4/19/23 @5:30pm
  • Community Panelist Sign Up Form

H. Celebrations and acknowledgements for October
Polio Plus Society new members: Susan Cole, Larry McCabe, and Catherine Hannon
Renee CrossFit competition
Carol and JB 6th year anniversary as a Rotatian
JB 50th College Reunión

I. Guest Presentation: Gabriela Serafim, exchange student from Brasil. We learned about Gabi, her family, her home, her schooling and what she has done and hopes to do while in California.

J. Thank you to our guest and volunteers :
Set/up :Jason and Larry
Greeter :Mike
Song: JB
Scribe: Kathy
Inspiration: Jamie
Guests: Susan Goyno, Gabi, and Stefan

K. Closing Comments and Adjourn