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Sep. 13, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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LandPaths
Sep. 17, 2026
Frances Lee (she/her) joined LandPaths in June 2026. She is a nonprofit fundraising and communications leader with 17 years of experience supporting youth development, arts education, and community-centered organizations across the Bay Area. Her previous experience includes leadership roles at Girls Leadership, Summer Search, MyPath, and Girls on the Run of the Bay Area. Frances has also worked as an independent consultant supporting nonprofits across the country with fundraising strategy and organizational planning. Through her consulting practice, she served as Executive Director of Little Opera and Development Director for the Young@Heart Chorus.
Frances’s connection to the outdoors began early through hiking and camping with her family, and at summer camps as both camper and counselor. Those experiences shaped her belief in the importance of equitable access to nature and outdoor learning opportunities.
Before her nonprofit career, Frances was a musician and teaching artist who taught piano, flute, and voice. She studied music education and flute performance at the University of Southern California and California State University, Los Angeles, and continues to sing in bands and choral groups.
Frances lives in West County with her partner and their dogs, Toby and Zoey. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, gardening, attending live music performances, and traveling with friends and family.
About LandPaths: LandPaths is an environmental education and conservation leader with the mission is to foster a love of the land in Sonoma County. We believe everyone should have access to the awe and inspiration of nature. Annually, we engage thousands of participants like in joyful, caring, and transformative relationship with the land. We do this mainly through creative outings led in both English and Spanish, environmental education, nature camps, and people-powered land stewardship of local open spaces.
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Sep. 20, 2026 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Journey of Hope Please join us for dinner along with a live & silent auction to benefit the vital services of the Family Justice Center |
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Sep. 21, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Leroy Carlenzoli is a Merit Award winner this year for his years of community service and dedication to helping others. The celebration will be on Monday, Sept 21 at the Finley Community Center, Person Auditorium, at 5:30pm. Friends and family are welcome to join us in this great honor.
RSVP is required. I will coordinate the RSVP's and send the list to the City of Santa Rosa. If you would like to attend, please let me know by August 27th.
There is no cost, and there is no mention of a meal, so assume nothing or perhaps snacks.
We are lucky to have Leroy in our club, leading by example the wonderful humanitarian work he does hour after hour, day after day. Let's make sure all of Santa Rosa knows Santa Rosa Sunrise Rotary is 100% behind this amazing person!
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Pacific Coast Air Museum
Sep. 24, 2026 7:15 a.m.
Meeting will be held at the Pacific Coast Air Museum at the Sonoma County Airport. Speaker (name to be confirmed) will be from the museum.
The Pacific Coast Air Museum's mission is to educate, inspire, preserve, and honor—sharing the story of aviation and space technology while safeguarding historic aircraft and recognizing the service of our veterans. As a hands-on museum, PCAM invites visitors to experience aviation up close. Guests can explore aircraft firsthand, look inside cockpits, and discover how these extraordinary machines were designed and flown. From pilots and veterans to students and families, the Pacific Coast Air Museum welcomes all who share a passion for flight. Guided tours, school field trips, and group programs make PCAM a destination where history truly comes alive. |
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CTE Foundation (Career Technical Education)
Oct. 01, 2026
Eli Weinzveg grew up in Sebastopol and attended Santa Rosa High School. After graduating, he moved to Sacramento, where he earned his B.A., M.A., and teaching credentials from California State University, Sacramento. During that time, he married his wife, Nicollette, also a Sonoma County native, and the two soon returned home to Sonoma County to raise their twins in the community that shaped them. He began his career as a teacher in the Roseland School District before moving into an administrative leadership role at Roseland Collegiate Prep, where he helped guide the school through the aftermath of the 2017 Tubbs Fire and the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, he transitioned to the nonprofit sector to deepen his commitment to educational equity, joining 10,000 Degrees as Director of College Pathways. In that role, he led teams across Sonoma, Napa, and Lake Counties, expanded the organization’s reach, strengthened district partnerships, launched new professional development systems, and helped drive cross program alignment to enhance student impact. Eli joined CTE Foundation in June 2025 as Executive Director. |
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Oct. 10, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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DG Visit
Oct. 15, 2026
Jeff Kolin is a longtime public servant, community leader, and dedicated Rotarian whose career has been defined by building partnerships, strengthening communities, and creating lasting public impact. Jeff's 38-year career in local government included service with eight California cities, one county, and a recreation and park district. He served as City Manager of Beverly Hills, Santa Rosa, and Pittsburg, where he led major infrastructure, economic development, and community enhancement projects. Following his municipal career, Jeff provided strategic consulting services to local governments throughout California, assisting communities with public outreach, organizational development, and policy initiatives. An active Rotarian for more than 28 years, Jeff served as President of the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa and has held numerous leadership positions within Rotary. As District Governor for 2026–2027, he is focused on strengthening club vitality, expanding Rotary’s reach, fostering collaboration among clubs, and creating meaningful opportunities for service. His governor theme, “Building Bridges, Connecting Communities,” reflects his belief that Rotary’s greatest strength lies in bringing people together to make a positive difference. Jeff and his wife Patty live in Santa Rosa, California, where they enjoy family time with their daughters and grandchildren, as well as travel, cycling, cooking, and wine collecting. |
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Small Scale Organic Food Systems
Nov. 05, 2026
Miles Horobin (he/him) grew up in Sonoma County and spent much of his childhood exploring and getting to know the flora and fauna who inhabit this bioregion. His appreciation for the natural world is deeply inspired by his botanist grandfather, Alan. After spending many years immersed in gardening, farming, and landscaping, Miles came to OAEC in 2020 for the Garden Internship Program. In his current role as Garden Manager, he brings together many of his passions and skills and shares them with others. He is a lifelong learner and finds plants to be some of the best teachers. When he is not working, you can find him drinking tea, trail running, or transforming plants into various forms of food and medicine. |
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Nov. 14, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Dec. 06, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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