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DG Visit
Sep. 22, 2016
Personally, Wulff has an extensive record of community service: He has been a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Rohnert Park – Cotati since 2005. He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow ($1,000 donor) and Benefactor and has served as Club Service Director, Club Historian, award-winning Club Webmaster, Social Media Manager, and Club President in 2010-2011. He served as Assistant District Governor for Rotary District 5130 Governor Maureen Merrill in 2012-2012, is the District’s Abuse Prevention Coordinator (Youth Protection), and is the District Conference Chair for District Governor-Elect 2013-2014 Helaine Campbell. Wulff is a faculty member for District 5130’s Institute for Leadership. Wulff is also active with the “Festival of Brotherhood,” a collaboration for service projects between District 5130 in California and District 4150 in Guadalajara, MX. In 2016-2017, he will serve as District Governor, overseeing 47 Rotary clubs in the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma. Wulff served over 15 years on the board of directors for the Education Foundation of Cotati & Rohnert Park, including terms as Secretary, Vice-President and President. He was a 1st lieutenant with the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol for 10 years, having served the local Redwood Empire Composite Squadron as a Cadet Programs Officer, Personnel Officer, and Project Officer for the 2004 Wings Over Wine Country Air Show. Wulff is also member of the Nicasio Parlor #183 of the Native Sons of the Golden West, a fraternal organization of California natives which exists to preserve California historic sites, where he has served as the parlor’s Financial Secretary and Webmaster. From 2008 to 2014, he held public office as a Director on the Board for the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District where he served as Board President for 2013. |
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Sep. 24, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Sep. 24, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Roseland Prep
Sep. 29, 2016
Sarah Tendall and Jill Peterson will be updating Sunrise Rotary on Roseland University Prep High School. Jill Peterson taught in the Roseland School District before starting the Through College Mentor Program six years ago. Sarah Tendall taught in the district as well, before joining Jill two years ago to help with the program as it has grown and changed. |
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Sep. 30, 2016 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Oct. 01, 2016 7:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This bike ride is an annual event with thousands of riders, and they get thirsty and hungry along the way. A group of Sunrise Rotarians will volunteer at the rest stop in Cazadero, preparing and serving food to the ride participants. It is a fun rewarding morning. We need about 12 people. Meet at 7:15am at Park and Ride on River Road just west of Hwy 101 to carpool, since parking in Cazadero is limited. |
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California State Ballot Initiatives
Oct. 06, 2016
Kathy Hayes earned a degree in Political Science from U.C. Davis in 1986. She served as the Governmental Affairs Director for the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce for seven years before becoming a field representative for then State Senator Mike Thompson. She went on to take the position of Governmental Affairs Director for the North Bay Association of Realtors and later became the Associations Executive Vice President. She is currently working on strategic objectives for the Santa Rosa Charter School and simultaneously serves as the Homeowner Services Manager for Habitat for Humanity. Her community service includes time and energy helping the Santa Rosa Education Cooperative Board, the Sonoma County School District Reorganization Committee, the American Red Cross, Sonoma County Alliance, the Sonoma County Housing Coalition, Becoming Independent, Santa Rosa and Napa Chambers of Commerce, the Russian River Watershed Council, Girls Scouts, the Sonoma County Managed Care Network, Leadership Santa Rosa and Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. She is the recipient of many awards for local service. |
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Oct. 11, 2016 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Rotary International Foundation
Oct. 13, 2016
Jim Flamson first joined the Rotary Club of Calistoga in 1976, and served as Club President in 1999-2000.
At the District level, Jim was a District Club Coordinator for 2 years, followed by 3 years as an Assistant Governor, two of which he served as Chief Assistant Governor to Erna Stevens and Ken Moulton.
In 2010-2011, Jim served Rotary as District Governor.
His passion has always been The Rotary Foundation, serving as Club Foundation Chair for 6 years and now as District Rotary Foundation Chair for 2016-2019. Jim and his wife Kathy have travelled with Rotary on 7 Festival of Brotherhood's, where they saw first hand the good work that can be done when Rotarians and The Rotary Foundation pool their resources.
Jim currently is a CA Registered Tax Preparer, which he has practiced for 43 years. He sold his insurance agency in 2008 so that he could serve Rotary as District Governor.
Jim & Kathy have two adult sons and 4 grandchildren, all of whom are Paul Harris Fellows. One of is proudest moments in Rotary was when they were all presented their Paul Harris Fellows by current International Director Brad Howard at his 2011 District Conference in Reno.
My presentation to your Club will not be about fundraising, but rather a "state of the Foundation", updating some current information, opportunities and encouraging members to get involved in "spending the money available".
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Oct. 16, 2016
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Oct. 19, 2016 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Youth Awareness Training
Oct. 27, 2016
Youth Awareness Training is a mandate from Rotary International for all clubs who have Youth Service related programs such as Interact. Wulff will discuss precautions for our membership such as one on one contact with youth, how to respond to allegations of abuse or inappropriate behavior and finally, how the allegations are reported and investigated. |
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Oct. 27, 2016 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SCARC Dinner hosted by the Rotary Club of Windsor Thursday, October 27 at the Windsor Golf Club |
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Nov. 06, 2016
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Nov. 08, 2016 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Nov. 09, 2016 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Transcendence's Broadway Under The Stars
Nov. 17, 2016
The sensational story behind Transcendence's Broadway Under The Stars award-winning concerts in Sonoma Valley A Performer and the co-founder of Transcendence's Broadway Under The Stars will share the miraculous story that led the group of Broadway artists from the lights of Broadway in NYC to the beaches of Mexico, and then to the vineyards of Sonoma Valley to help save Jack London State Historic Park and establish a permanent home doing award winning concerts in Sonoma County. Stephan is proud to serve the Sonoma County community as the co-Executive Director, Chief Marketing Officer, and co-founder of Transcendence Theatre Company. Known best for its award-winning Broadway Under The Stars concerts, Transcendence has the distinction of having helped save Jack London State Historic Park from closure while contributing over $267,000 to the park in the last five years. Stephan’s performing career has been highlighted by his time on Broadway in “Mary Poppins,” originating roles in the pre-Broadway premiere of “Memphis,” singing an opening act solo for Frank Sinatra, headlining an opening act for Rita Moreno, and working with performing legends on and offstage including Dick Van Dyke, Kristin Chenoweth, Barry Manilow, Martin Short, Jason Alexander, Sutton Foster, Rebekah Luker, Conan O’Brien, and more. Stephan can be seen on almost any given week somewhere in wine country singing for a non-profit cause, pet shelter, concierge group, senior living center, or service group in support of taking life and art to new levels of transcendence. Rebekah joins Transcendence as Marketing Coordinator with a background in both theatre and business. Since graduating from SSU, she has spent her days in the business world, while continuing to perform locally in shows such as THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Millie) and LITTLE WOMEN (Jo). Having volunteered with Transcendence for the last three years she is thrilled to be on staff full-time. She currently lives in Santa Rosa with her family. |
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Sonoma County Airport Manager
Dec. 01, 2016
Our speaker this week will be Airport Manager Jon Stout. Located in the heart of Northern California’s world-renowned Wine Country, Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) is the only airport that offers scheduled air service into the North Bay region. Alaska Airlines offers daily nonstop flights to and from Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego, and Seattle; four great cities that offer a wide range of connecting flights to destinations in the U.S. and around the world. Visitors and residents alike find STS an easy and convenient airport for getting to and from Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma Counties. |
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Dec. 13, 2016 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Dec. 18, 2016
December – Sonoma State College Rohnert Park Campus Walk & Holiday Lunch EASY. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 Organizer – Marty Behr. |
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Dec. 18, 2016 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Zinfandel Advocates & Producers
Jan. 12, 2017
Rebecca has 24 years of experience developing marketing programs, communication and public relations strategies. Her extensive background includes serving as a staff consultant in the California Legislature and coordinating a national legislative task force. A former Sales Operations Manager for Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards in Sonoma County, Rebecca honed her marketing skills by creating strategies that substantially increased sales. In 1997, she served as National President of Women for WineSense, a group which builds awareness for wine. She will provide everything we want to know about Zinfandel! |
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Jan. 12, 2017 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
This week's regular Rotary meeting is at an ALTERNATE VENUE: Franchetti's Kitchen, 1129 North Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa. It is behind the Redwood Credit Union in Parkpoint Plaza. Same time as usual, although you may need to leave extra time for finding it, parking etc. We will send a reminder also. Let me know if you'd like a text the morning of...
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Jan. 22, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
January – Sugarloaf Planet Walk. Explore meadows, creeks & the Universe. Bring picnic lunch. MODERATE. SUNDAY, JANUARY 22. Organizer – Jim Moir. |
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Jan. 26, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Economic Development Board
Feb. 02, 2017
Ben Stone was appointed as the Sonoma County Economic Development Board Director in 1986. Over the last 25 years he has been responsible for various economic development activities. Examples of programs and improvements for the local business community that the Economic Development Board has led include, California’s first employer‐driven workforce strategy; a new Business Assistance Hotline service; a new Foreign Trade Zone designation for Sonoma County. Mr. Stone also managed the County Tourism program for seven years, spinning it off with new funding sources as the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau; developed the initiative and action plan to develop the School of Science and Technology at SSU; developed the nations’ first county-wide ag marketing program; developed the nation’s first all-volunteer small business assistance center and garnered the funding to spin that program off as an SBA-‐funded Small Business Development Center, which is now co-located at the EDB office; developed the SCORE business assistance program in Sonoma County; and other initiatives to support economic vitality here. In addition, Mr. Stone initiated and developed the North Bay World Trade Association, the North Bay Technology Roundtable, the Commonwealth Club of Sonoma County, the World Affairs Council of Sonoma County, the annual Sonoma County Restaurant Week; the annual Craft Beverage Conference; and the Green Business and the Healthy Business recognition programs. He received his Bachelors Degree at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington and his Masters Degree at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. Ben Stone has also served on numerous Boards over the years. He has served as Chair of the Business Administration Department Advisory Board at Santa Rosa Junior College, as a Board Member of the Sonoma County YMCA, the International Diplomacy Council, Chair and Board member of the North Bay World Trade Association, National Alumni Board of Whitman College, the Sonoma County Museum, currently serving on the Board of the Swiss‐California Foundation, the California Local Economic Development Association, and the California Academy for Economic Development and the President’s Council at the Santa Rosa Junior College. |
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Sustainable Egg Farming
Feb. 09, 2017
Bryan Boyd is the unwavering force pushing egg farming into the future through his labor of love: Wise Acre Farms. To say that Bryan enjoys a challenge is a disgraceful understatement. This man was born to push the envelope and think out of the box… or, as the case may be, the coop! And yes, he is a local boy… born and raised in Santa Rosa, California. He was a member of the first graduating class at Elsie Allen High School and helped build the tennis courts still in use today. Bryan was born into a family of small business owners. His grandfather founded Able Fencing in 1959. His father eventually took over the operation and Bryan worked with him for 17 years. Building and installing fences allowed Bryan to learn how to work hard and why to work smart. He also learned craftsmanship and integrity from working in the family business. But didn’t we already say that Bryan likes a challenge? He found that challenge in applying to the police academy. He worked his way through the program and graduated with honors in 2007. Which of course led to him becoming a chicken farmer… huh? Well that’s what happened. He and his girlfriend, Raina Brolan, moved to a property with room to spread out in Windsor and they started a new hobby — raising chickens. Unable to resist the temptation to address the challenges in raising his chickens, he started thinking up new ways to do things more efficiently and humanly. Inventions ensued, logistics were adjusted and there was a lot of research and welding and building and happy chickens. What was initially a hobby became Wise Acre Farms and a chicken farmer was born. |
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Feb. 11, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fellow Rotarians,
Get your game face on and head over to Paul and Penny's house for our annual ROTARY GAME NIGHT! Saturday, February 11th, 6pm.
Game night is a fun event for all members and guests. Bring your favorite game or just bring yourself and play other people's games. No skills required. This gathering qualifies as a Fireside for you Red Badgers (check that box).
We are asking everyone to bring some food to share as well. Think dinner or heavy appetizers since we are gathering at 6pm. We will eat and socialize for awhile, then bring out the games. If you are not really interested in the games, please come for the fellowship and stay as long as you like.
It will be helpful to have a head count. A sign up sheet will be circulated this week and next.
Our address is 249 Boas Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
We are looking forward to seeing you!
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W-Trans - Traffic Engineering
Feb. 16, 2017
Steve Weinberger is one of the founding Principals and specializes in Complete Streets traffic engineering and planning, pedestrian safety, bicycle corridor design, and active transportation planning and operations. He is registered in California as both a Civil and Traffic Engineer and is also a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer. Steve’s technical work focuses on Complete Streets, pedestrian safety, bicycle facilities, and projects which balance competing transportation needs within the existing public right-of-way. He is also a certified instructor for the National Complete Streets Coalition and the National Center for Safe Routes to School. Steve is a graduate of the University of California. |
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Feb. 19, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
February – Taylor Mountain Hike. From North entrance on Petaluma Hill Road entrance. Home views. Bring picnic lunch. DIFFICULT. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19. Organizer – Olin Leasher. |
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Feb. 21, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Hugh Futrell Corp. - Courthouse Square
Feb. 23, 2017
Giles Beeker is a multi-faceted business and real estate development professional. Presently working with Santa Rosa-based developer Hugh Futrell Corporation, Beeker leads acquisition, development, and programming activities in hospitality and mixed-use projects for the firm. Prior to moving back to California, Beeker led the development and programming team for the largest building in Washington DC. Totaling more than three million square feet, the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is owned by the U.S. Government, however, the legislation that created the project requires that it serve as a public building with public spaces managed by a private sector company. Beeker worked within a partnership formed by Fidelity Investments and Urban Retail Properties to plan and manage the public space- over one-million square feet- and meet the Congressional mandate that the building serve as an "International Trade Center," a catalyst for the redevelopment of Pennsylvania Avenue, and an asset for residents, tourists and government workers. Beeker developed business plans to create a large conference and event business line, lease office space to businesses involved in international trade, operate a large public food court with visitor services, develop and produce programs to bring together U.S. Government agencies involved in trade promotion or regulation and US companies trying to increase export activity, and to provide basic property management services to the facility. On acceptance of the business plans by the U.S. Government, Beeker was hired by the partnership and became the project’s senior executive for nearly 14 years. Earlier in his career, Beeker led a Los Angeles-based consulting team focused on the wine, food, and hospitality space. Assignments included development and management of all hospitality events for Coca-Cola at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, a wine industry modernization and brand development program for the Republic of Macedonia, and financial due diligence supporting the sale of California Pizza Kitchen. Beeker also managed marketing and sales in the Western US for Kobrand Corporation, a leading wine supplier and importer, and served in corporate and field management roles for Bel Air Hotel Company, Raleigh Enterprises, and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. Beeker has held governance and leadership roles in industry, government, and affinity organizations, including as delegate to the World Economic Forum, representative to the President’s Export Council, board director of the World Trade Centers Association, British-American Business Association, American Institute of Wine and Food, and as president of the Sommelier Association of California. Beeker was granted a bachelor of arts degree at Christ Church College, University of Oxford and Master’s Degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Beeker lives in Saint Helena, CA with his wife and two sons. |
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Feb. 23, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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Santa Rosa Symphony
Mar. 02, 2017
Alan Silow has been Executive Director of the Santa Rosa Symphony since July of 2002. During his tenure, the Symphony has returned to a fiscally sound basis that has produced surpluses in both operations and endowment annually for 15 years. Silow played a leadership role in the public/private partnership with Sonoma State University to build a new world-class symphony hall that opened in Fall 2012 where the Santa Rosa Symphony is now the resident orchestra of the Green Music Center. He also currently sits on the Board of the Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors Bureau to provide better cross-cultivation between the arts and tourism. Silow’s accomplishments were recognized with a nonprofit leadership award for innovation, community engagement and growth given by North Bay Business Journal in October 2012. Silow graduated Phi Beta Kappa with an undergraduate B.A. degree in Economics with Honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of International and Public Affairs. He is married to a lovely and talented university professor, with one son who currently lives and works in Berlin, Germany. He lives in Oakmont.
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Sonoma County Alliance
Mar. 09, 2017
Brian Ling is the Executive Director of the Sonoma County Alliance – Business Advocates for a Healthy Economy, Community, and Environment. The Alliance is a membership organization of over 360 Businesses, Individuals, Corporations, and Non-Profits within Sonoma County. Brian is also a property manager and licensed real estate agent for KOR Commercial and Residential Real Estate in Cotati. Previously, he was the CEO of the Reliance group of companies; a manufacturer and distributor of Heavy Duty Trucks and Trailers for the transportation industry. At its peak, the Reliance companies exceeded $110MM in annual revenue and reached employment of 400 employees in the Western U.S. Brian is a Sonoma County native, 4th generation Californian, and has always been very active in the local community. When pleasure time allows, he can be found golfing, fishing, and enjoying beautiful Lake Tahoe. Brian graduated from Cardinal Newman H.S. and has a B.S. in Industrial Technology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Brian is currently active with the following business and community groups:
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Mar. 12, 2017 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
We will greet runners and provide beer and root beer at the finish line. Here is some background from the website here. The St. Patrick's Day 5K is a chip-timed race open to all ages and abilities and participants receive a commemorative mug at the finish line! Stick around after the race for the post-run celebration complete with a judged costume contest, fun activities, sponsor giveaways, music and (new this year) a little leprechaun dash -- a free mini run just for the kids 5 and under! Plus, all finishers get to fill their race mug with root beer courtesy of Whole Foods Market or a beer for those 21+. Don't miss details on the Group Discount/ Team Race Competition below (listed under COST information). |
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Mar. 14, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Audubon Canyon Ranch Mountain Lion Project
Mar. 16, 2017
Dr. Martins is the former founder and CEO of the Cape Leopard Trust, a successful predator conservation NGO based in South Africa. He has over 20 years of field experience having worked in wilderness areas throughout much of Africa, Saudi Arabia and the USA. Quinton turned to studying predators in 2003 and completed his PhD “The Ecology of leopards in the Cederberg Mountains, South Africa” and is considered the world’s leading expert on Cape mountain leopards and a skilled predator trapper. A few years ago, he began looking at large mountain cats on a global scale, and has worked with researchers on mountain lions in California and Nevada. Quinton is passionate about the environment and finding innovative ways to conserve it; also being somewhat of a conservation entrepreneur, generating funds for conservation in a sustainable manner. He has a particular interest in determining the role of predators in the ecosystem and their use as flagship species for broader environmental conservation – connecting people to the environment and finding ways to mitigate conflict between humans and predators. He has a deep reverence for wilderness, rugged mountains and the role nature can play in shaping our lives. Quinton is a research associate and fellow at Bristol and Stellenbosch Universities. |
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Mar. 19, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
March – Marin Headlands. Views (SF), views (Bay), views (Ocean)! Stop for restaurant lunch en route home. MODERATE. SUNDAY, MARCH 19. Organizer – Marty Behr. |
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