2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference with Santar Rosay Outgoing Mayor, Chris Rogers

A. Good morning Rotary Club of Windsor by President Brian Ling
B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Dennis Wilkinson
C. Inspiration presented by Sandi Kurtz

D. Song led by Susan Cole Jingle Bells
E. Visiting Rotarians-Dennis Wilkinson, Rob and Don from Santa Rosa Sunrise
F. Guest: Domingo, Chris Rogers, Debra Fudge, Ephram Cullen, Loren Haul

G. Upcoming Events and Announcements

Pass the hat for our server Janet
Seniors Lunch at Bell Village 11:00 today Volunteers needed
Bell Ringers needed ,sign up sheet going around
Windsor Food and Toy Drive, joint project with Windsor Service Clubs Larry and Monica McCabe to chair the committee.December 16 & 17. Volunteers are needed
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
Environmental Gov Citation Awards for December : Sue Nelson, Ed Turner, Mike Merrill. This month emphasis pollinators and biodiversity

H. Paul Harris Recognitions awards presented by John to Bill Bolster, Sandi Kurtz, and John LeCave.

I. Guest Presentation: Chris Rogers, the outgoing Mayor of Santa Rosa,, gave us a review of what he learned during his first panel appearance at the The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly referred to as COP27, it was held from 6th -20th November in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Rogers, who serves on the board of Sonoma Clean Power, discussed how the public electric provider is supporting efforts to curb carbon emissions tied to the North Coast.
Chris told us what went on at the conference, and current activities towards taking care of the climate and environment in Sonoma County and other areas around the globe. Emphasis was on Ocean health.

J. Thank you to our guest and volunteers:
Set/up :JB, Kurt, Bill
Greeter: Doug
Song: Susan Cole
Scribe: Kathy
Inspiration: Sandi
Guests:Domingo, Dennis Wilkinson

K. Closing Comments and adjourn

Thank You to the speaker

Latest update from your Rotary Nurse……

COVID, Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) UPDATE…..

12/13/22

NEWS:

COUNTY HEALTH LEADERS MEETING WITH OTHERS AROUND THE NORTH BAY TO DECIDE ON WHETHER MASKING SHOULD BE MANDATED AGAIN.   BECAUSE WE ARE SEEING AN INCREASE IN COVID AGAIN, A FLU SURGE AND RSV, HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE IMPACT ON MEDICAL SERVICES AND HOSPITALS!    Please be cautious – stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, get tested if you have symptoms, wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 and wear a mask on any public transportation are the suggestions from Sonoma County Public Health.   Be sure to cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, don’t share personal items, wash your hands often, protect others and stay home if you have a fever and get your Flu shot!

COVID UPDATE:

Total Cases:

110,829 (last week 110,326) Recovered: 109,196 (last week 108,879) Active Cases: 1107 (last week 924)

Deaths:

523 (last week 523) (****Please be aware that deaths do not get reported always promptly for a variety of reasons and this does not mean that all of these newly reported deaths could have occurred in the past week. ****)

Hospitalized:

43 confirmed cases and 4 in the ICU (last week 41 confirmed and 1 in the ICU)

Vaccination information…. As of December 11th, 2022, 1,253,638 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,246,695). We only have 79% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. It is hoped that more people will consider getting vaccinated with the newly reformulated vaccines now available for boosters and obtain their Flu vaccine also.

MASKS:

Masks, although optional most places, are being encouraged during this season of increase COVID, the Flu and RSV. The “triplex” or “tridemic” of viruses are in our County and causing much sickness and illness with increased hospitalizations and ICU stays. Consider where you are going, what you are doing and the crowds you will be in and always have a good face covering with you. Use it to stop the spread of these viruses.

Protect yourselves and others during our winter months from the Tri-demic! Use a good mask like the N95, KN95 or KF 94 as paper masks, cloth masks or even surgical masks have found not to be effective.
If you have any problems finding these, I do have them available at my office. They are especially critical to use when traveling. The ever replicating, mutating and changing virus that causes COVID is still with us, very infectious, easily spread and still causing illness. In the health care field we are being told that COVID infections are here to stay; just like the flu each year, we will need to get a booster to stay well and keep our chances of getting sick minimal! But the Flu and RSV are causing concerns.

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. My Agency, At Home Nursing, is still available to provide you COVID testing if you need it (PCR) at no charge if you are having any issues finding an appointment. Just call my office at 707-546-8773 and make an appointment with us. We also provide FIT testing for a N95 mask at no charge so that it fits properly. We are able to sell you N95 masks. And we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. 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.

Enjoy life, but practice caution during our winter months so you do not become infected or infect someone else.stay well and take care of yourself. Carry a mask with you in case you need it …… Infections are still prevalent, happen quickly and will sideline you if you test positive. Practice good infection control and stay safe and protect our youngest citizens!

Fondly,
Di