Steven Campbell
First meeting of the new year which began around 7:34am. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Terry Andreacchi, with an inspiration by Renee Hyde where she reminded us that we frequently make New Year’s resolutions to change ourselves. She suggested that our resolution this year is to SEE YOURSELF!
Heather Cullen led us in a version of “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” with some level of enthusiasm! Two Rotarians from Orange Plaza Rotary Club in Orange County (Southern California) were introduced. Welcome Tracey Curtis and Joe Colombo!
A series of Announcements were made, and events that are coming up, which included:
•January 31st – is our FIFTH TUESDAY so DON”T come to the meeting…. It looks like there may be a bowling event – NO DATE SET
•April 8 – Monte Carlo night Fundraiser to be held at the Community Center at Raley’s (date was subsequently changed to April 8).
•Replanting native seeds is being encouraged under the JANUARY theme under the Environmental Governor Citation Award, this month
•JB mentioned that he was holding a meeting at his home on WEDNESDAY, January 11th to discuss possible programs EVERYONE IS WELCOME
•Michael Juric , who is chairing the Scholarship Committee this year, indicated that he is looking for Team members to assist in the screening of potential scholarship recipients.
•MARCH 25th has been selected as the day for our ANNIVERSARY PARTY! Details to follow, but it will be held at Staubli, and themed dress will be encouraged!
•With Catherine still out for a while, Brian is asking that members volunteer to be SECRETARY for the day (through the end of January) – please contact Brian if you are interested!
•JB made an announcement about “Waste Less Windsor” where he suggested that we reduce trash, encourage switching to and use of compostible containers, as well as returning the plastic bags that you are not using to the grocery store.
•Chris Landwehr requested that members find replacements when they are unable to do their weekly chore for the club!
CELEBRATIONS and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
•Michael Juric announced that he is celebrating the “30th anniversary of his 40th birthday” on January 7th.
•Bill Bolster publicly thanked JB for all his effort with putting together wonderful programs over the last several years!!
•Diane Brabetz mentioned that she put out a Salvation Army can at her office in the name of (past Rotarian and “Santa”) Dick Bishop. She mentioned that her company was able to raise $1000!!
SPEAKER
JB introduced our speaker, STEVEN CAMPBELL, who was familiar with the Windsor Club, having spoke to us four years ago!! He is an author, speaker, and mentor with a BA in Zoology and MA in information technology. He mentioned that his early history included teaching. He made note that he had been asked to teach math at one point, but doubted that he would be successful. He felt that his success in teaching math, despite his reticence, was due to the fact that he was able to change his self-talk about his “negative sense of his capacity” He has been a professional motivational speaker for over 30 years, and has published three books.
He highlighted how we can create new ways of thinking by changing negative messaging to positive affirmations. He made note that much of individual say to themselves on a regular basis is negative, which further encourages individuals be believe what they are telling themselves. He is a firm believer in the power of changing one’s self talk in order to self improve. He encouraged people to start replacing negative self talk in order to activate change. He suggested that we break our perspective into three time frames – the PAST (which we can’t do anything about), the PRESENT, and the FUTURE. He also suggested that as you are approaching goals, one should acknowledge that the only time frame within which you have control is the PRESENT. A successful present, will open the door to having impact on the FUTURE!
Mr. Campbell encouraged the audience to take what you want to be your future, and speak of it in the PRESENT tense. Live your life as though you had already met that particular goal (loss of weight, a new job, etc.). When you do something very well, and are acknowledged for your accomplishment, embrace the compliment rather than have it “fall to the floor!” Respond to compliments with “Thanks, I know!” Your brain will respond and, eventually, your “negative wires” will respond with “of course you did a great job! This is LEARNED OPTIMISM.
It was noted that the brain doesn’t have a sense of time, so when you “blow it,” the brain will cluster all the crummy things that you have done into one pile of “dumb things.” It is incumbent upon each individual to unravel that mess, and give yourself permission to acknowledge that you could have done better, forgive yourself and move on! the brain needs reinforcement!!
REMEMBER, Failure doesn’t equate to being a failure!
Steven suggested that we create personal affirmations which are reviewed EVERY MORNING that:
- Need to be YOURS (not told to you by someone else),
- Need to be short
- Need to be acheivable
- Need not be shared with anyone and
- Need to be so EXCITING that you can’t wait to get there!
The meeting closed with Brian telling the club that he is so proud of all the things that we are doing and we reminded them that we are kicking off the second half of the year with a TON of opportunities for members…the District Assembly, The District Conference (in Lake County) and the International Convention in Australia, Increased opportunities to serve both locally and internationally – not to mention our mini -fundraiser on February 4th and the 35th Anniversary party on March 25th.
He thanked the members who assisted this week with Set-up ( Brian), Greeter (Doug), the song (Heather), the scribe (Pam) the Inspiration (Renee) and our guests! He reminded us that Domingo is still looking for jobs to raise money to go see his girlfriend and encouraged us to “be ourselves, be great Rotarians!”
Meeting bell rang at 8:31am.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Moulton
COVID, Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) UPDATE…..
01/03/23
NEWS:
HAPPY NEW YEAR! HOPE THIS FINDS YOU AND YOURS HEALTHY AND WELL!
NEW OMICRON VARIANT (XBB1.5) HAS DEVELOPED AND IS HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS! Cases from this new variant have risen from 4% to over 41% during the month of December. It has the potential to drive a new surge of disease – it is the result of 2 variants coming together and forming a new virus. This mutation is clearly allowing the virus to spread better and is of concern to virologists and specialists in infectious disease. So, three years into the pandemic, COVID-19 remains stubborn and persists.
Added to this, we are continuing to see infections from the Flu and RSV. All of this is contributing to increased hospital admissions, ER Visits and Drs’ office full of ill and contagious individuals. PLEASE GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE BREATHING, PERSISTENT PAIN OR PRESSURE IN YOUR CHEST, CONFUSION, INABILITY TO WAKE OR STAY AWAKE , AND IF YOUR SKIN BECOMES BLUISH IN COLOR. This can mean you are not getting proper oxygen, could be signs of a heart attack or even pneumonia. If you have cold or flu type symptoms, stay home, drink plenty of fluids, use a cool mist humidifier, prop yourself up on pillows when sleeping, rest and sleep as much as you can and treat your symptoms. Contact your physician if your symptoms worsen or you have any of the above serious symptoms.
SONOMA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CONTINUES TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO WEAR A MASK IN INDOOR PUBLIC PLACES AGAIN. ENSURE YOUR MASK PROVIDES THE BEST FIT AND FILTRATION SUCH AS THE N95, KN95 OR KN94 MASKS.
COVID UPDATE:
Total Cases:
112,350 (last week 111,885) Recovered: 110,746 (last week 110,073) Active Cases: 1073 (last week 1284)
Deaths:
531 (last week 528) (****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: 46 confirmed cases and 2 in the ICU (last week 39 confirmed and 6 in the ICU)
Vaccination information…. As of January 1st, 2023, 1,266,719 doses of vaccination have been given to residents in Sonoma County. (last week 1,264,049). We only have 79% of our population 6 months and older who are fully vaccinated and 6% have had at least one (1) dose. Have you had your COVID booster and your Flu vaccine? If not, consider making that appointment now.
MASKS:
Masks, although optional most places, are being encouraged during this season of increase COVID, the Flu and RSV. Public Health is encouraging the use of masks again in indoor settings and especially in crowded situations or around anyone who is medically fragile. The “triplex” or “tridemic” of viruses in our County are causing sickness with increased hospitalizations and ICU stays. As stated, be sure to 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.
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.
Please realize that COVID-19 is still out there, as is the Flu and RSV and just be careful around crowds or others that appear ill. 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