President Bill Bolster rang the bell at 7:30, followed by a quick review of last week”s meeting.
- Pledge of Allegiance at 7:31 by Catherine Hanron
- Inspiration: Doug Williams – 2 quotes by Booker T Washington
“The happiest people are those who do the most for others. The most miserable are those who do the least.
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”
Song: JB Leep – Blowin in the Wind. Written by Bob Dylan.
The scribe today is Catherine Hanron.
At: 7:30, we had 31 joining us!
Visiting Rotarians: None
Guest of Rotarians
Michael Freeman: Interested in joining our Rotary Club
Mathew McWhorter: Interested in joining our Rotary Club
Rotarian of the Month
Diane Brabetz: Club chair for Windsor Rotary International Foundation
Membership – Everyone!!!
Windsor Rotary Clipboard
- Song Leader – Chris Landwehr
- Scribes – Tom Boylan
- Vaccine Sites – Link in Bulletin – online registration sites
- Santa Rosa Sunrise – Raffle – 10- day Luxury European River Cruise
- Call/email them or go to – info@windsorrotary.co
Bee Friendly Gardens
Native Wildflower Seeds – Flyer attached!!! – Bee Local Campaign 2-20
Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise – Jay Beck with 479-2554 Website is https://www.facebook.com/groups/healdsburgpollinators
Upcoming Club Stuff
- Thursday, Feb. 25th; 5:30 PM – Cloverdale SCARC – Beijing Antique Car Race for Cloverdale February
- Tuesday, Mar. 2nd – Nick Zoa – “Life Stranded in Micronesia.”
- Saturday, Mar. 20th -Russian River Cleanup – Sign up on line
- Friday & Sat., April 16 & 17 – District 5130 Virtual Training
- Saturday, May 8th, – Rotary Club of Windsor Virtual Fundraiser
- Saturday thru Wednesday, June 12 -16, Rotary International Virtual Convention
Major Projects
Michael Juric updated us on the Auction.
Mike McGuire will be the Auctioneer. Anyone can watch Mike McGuire in visual action at the WE foundation dinner this Thursday at 5:30 PM. https://windsored2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse
Leaders Needed: Promotion, Program, Gathering Items for Silent – Live Auction
Pegi Ball is in charge of Promotion for the event.
Wally Krutz and Carol Martin. Build Project
Wally Krutz informed us logos are now on buckets that students will bring tools home in.
Heather Cullen discussed the project Isabella Uricoechea is working on in the Middle school.
Also, Redwood Empire is looking to do a one-time Food event with our club. We will pick a date if we get enough responses. They will also be at the Farmers Market @ LBC collecting donations on Feb. 27th, 8:30–1 PM. Redwood Empire Food needs people all the time. You may sign up at JustServe.org.
Covid Vaccination Scorecard
Why do you want to be Vaccinated?
Answer: We go back to Charlie’s and Hug!
Vaccinated
- Diane Brabetz
- Carol Martin
- Leslie Lewis
- JB Leep
- John Hackenburg
- Barbara McChesney
- Michael Juric
- Wally Krutz
- Pam & Ken Moulton
- Susan Cole
- Bill Arnone
- Bill Bolster
- Sandie Krutz
Kind of
- Glenn Sugden
- Catherine Hanron
- Tom Boylan
- Allison Huber
- Chris Landwehr
At: 8:00 AM – 47 people were joining us.
Guest Speaker
Students at Windsor High School
Jaelynn Pinero -President – Black Student Union
TJ Collins – Vice President – Black Student Union
Haley Carranza
Melina Ceja
Ashley Chau
Aliyah Collins
Ava Hamelburg
Kaylana Khamvongsa
Ashely Knott
Jaycie Levas
Ashlyn Rogers
Riley Zwetsloot
Lamar Collins discussed Black History Month and the Black Student Union at Windsor High School. Aleah Collins was introduced and sang the “Black National Anthem.” PJ Collins recited the ABCs of education. Aleah Collins, Ashley Knott, Riley Zwetsloot, Haley Carranza, and Ahylyn Rogers spoke on Tuskegee Airmen and what they did during World War II. The students then answered questions regarding Black History and the Black Student Union.
Amazing Windsor Students!
Video available: https://youtu.be/9yU7ok80fIY
8: 27 Bill Bolster Closed the meeting with a quote from Martin Luther King.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent questions is: ‘What are you doing for others?”
COVID UPDATE
Total Cases: 27,774 (last week 27,361)
New Cases: Fri 69
Sat 64
Sun 70
Mon 68 This is a total for 4 days of 271 (last week was 361 and week before was 479)
Deaths: 295 (last week 287) – we are no longer seeing the deaths in senior facilities as most have been vaccinated. However, we are seeing a greater number of fatalities in people at home and even younger – this relates to greater widespread transmission. Here is Sonoma County, we have had 2 deaths in the 35-44 age group, 20 in the 45-54 group, 33 in the 55-64 age group, 55 in the 65-74 group and 185 in the 75 and higher ages. But, please be aware that we have actually had under age 5 year olds hospitalized.
Hospitalized: 37 confirmed and 1 suspected (last week 48 confirmed and 1 suspected) 13 Available ICU beds so we are seeing less hospitalized patients with COVID. This is quite a drop in hospitalized individuals and number of available ICU beds, but we do continue to see people practice unsafe habits. Unfortunately we continue to see COVID fatigue and behaviors being practiced as unsafe as well as the vaccinated individuals thinking that masks can be removed, they can hug others and begin to socialize or travel. Remember obtaining the vaccine, even 2 doses does not mean you cannot transmit the virus or still come down with it; however it will prevent real illness and possible death. Until 85% of our population is vaccinated, we do not have herd immunity and we continue to have several other stronger strains of the virus that has been detected here in the US.
We have tested a Total of 530,887 and 24,065 recovered (last week 514,892 in our county with 24,065 people recovered)
Still seeing the largest number of cases in the Latinos (65% with them only being 27% of the populations and whites are only 27% with them being 63% of the population )
Still seeing the largest level of positivity in Service and sales (18.4%), then those unemployed and home care (my industry) at 2.5%.
Close contact (meaning close family or friend spread) is still a great risk as with household exposure and unknown being high. We are seeing in our own employees positivity in our Latinos/Hispanics and being exposed by family members working in other industries or ignoring travel or gathering warnings.
Vaccines were begun…. As of Feb. 21st, 118,641 residents in Sonoma County have received the vaccine (last week 92,196). Fully vaccinated individuals now at 6.39% and adults with at least one vaccine dose is at 22.47%. Vaccination roll out continues to be slow and chaotic and disorganized plus as of late Friday the online registration system was shut down and continues to be. Vaccine delivery has been delayed because of the severe weather experience in the Mid-West and vaccine has not gotten to us. Once the vaccine is delivered the county is looking at adding clinics and extending hours to make up for time lost. The county also expanded those eligible for vaccine to 65 and up, education and child care, food service workers, grocery workers and agricultural employees. In addition, the registration form has gotten more difficult to complete and difficult to find. Seniors continue to have many issues finding and scheduling of appointments because of lack of computer skills, poor vision, decreased mental / cognitive skills and even if they obtain an appointment, many need transportation to get there at the same time we experienced vaccine delays.
Remember, outside family members or close friends are not part of your bubble and unless they have been tested and isolated for 10-14 days before being with you and you the same, it can be risky. And if you see others from outside our county, have them and you quarantine for 10-14 days after. We cannot be too careful! The County continues to ask that we stay home and practice the 3 W’s – wash your hands, wear your mask and watch your distance. And, they continue to request we not travel where we can become exposed at restaurants, restrooms, hotels even if it is outside activities. There are many other variants of this virus that have now been identified and until we have enough immunity, it is best for all of us if we stay home.
Please do not let your guard down; even receiving the vaccine means until we have the majority of our community vaccinated we need to practice safe habits and stay in our bubbles. Remember it does take time for any antibodies to form and only one vaccine only promises about 40% efficacy. Efficacy is greatly increased with the second dose and we need to strive for “herd immunity”. Once you have had both vaccines you can begin to socialize with other people who have also had both vaccines. But, do not let COVID fatigue get to you and get sloppy in protecting yourself and those that you love. And do not think this is still not serious. Please become a believer – the life you safe could be someone dear to you!
Thanks
VACCINE INFO
From Your Rotary Nurse:
The County has notified me of a shortage of vaccine due to weather / transportation and some on production. Right now they are trying to use the vaccine they have to be able to give to people who need their 2nd dose. The County will be notifying me as soon as they are able to open up the schedule again for new, 1st time doses. If you or any senior you know are having difficulty obtaining an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me. I really do not mind being the contact or registering people.
Michael was kind enough to help me take the information I need to register someone and make me a fillable form – if you contact me I can send that for you or your family/friend to provide me the info either on the form or just send it. Once I have appointments again, I will be happy to help everyone I can. The eligibility is now 65 and older, health care workers, patients in senior facilities, home care workers, child care, education, food service and agricultural workers. If someone fits into a category, I can help. When I register them for the 1st dose, they are now giving a date for the 2nd dose to ensure that everyone is accounted for in getting their 2nd dose.
Please consider getting the vaccination. We want our economy kick started, people not to die and I just want to hug someone…….if you have fears or concerns, I am more than happy to answer your questions or get answers from the experts.
Thanks so much