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President, Santa Rosa Cycling Club
Jan. 24, 2019
Bridgette has been a member of Santa Rosa Cycling Club since 2010. She has served on the board for the past four years, and is currently the club President and Ride Director. Bridgette is a lifetime athlete with a previous career as an ice skater and ballet dancer and enjoys pilates, yoga, dancing, and hiking. Bridgette enjoys traveling and has led private cycling adventures to Spain and Italy as well as “domestic” tours. When not riding her bike, Bridgette works as an environmental consultant for a firm headquartered in Seattle. |
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Chess For Kids - Lead Instructor
Jan. 31, 2019
Marc Hayman is the Lead Instructor for Chess For Kids. Marc graduated from New York City University with a degree in Recreation and Park Management and has always been interested in history and people. In 1974 he joined the National Park Service and was fortunate enough to advance in his career from Park Ranger to a member of management teams. During his 36 years with the Park Service he focused primarily on education in one manner or another, playing a key role in a management training at Grand Canyon National Park, developing programs at Gateway National Recreation Area, a cluster of historic sites in NYC called Manhattan Sites, as well as serving at Padre Island National Seashore in Texas, Golden Gate National Park and finally San Francisco Maritime Historical Park. Marc retired from the Federal service in 2010, shortly after forming the non-profit organization Chess For Kids with his daughter in 2007. Since retirement he has been co-managing the program and instructing chess enrichment programs in elementary schools. |
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Owner of Gerard's Paella y Tapas Restaurant in Santa Rosa
Feb. 07, 2019
Gerard Nebesky is currently the owner of Paella y Tapas Restaurant (and catering) on the corner of 4th and E Streets in Santa Rosa, formerly Arrrgoni's. In 1990, Gerard opened the Bohemian Cafe in Occidental, turning out wood-fired pizzas as well as sushi and Thai food. In 2001 Gerard was ready for more variety, so he sold the business and set up a coffee cart in Petaluma's Telecom Valley. In 2004, Gerard took his first trip to Spain where he was introduced to paella. In Gerard's experience, paella became a guaranteed way to "bring people together." News of Gerard's paella grew through word of mouth, and he was soon invited to cook at wineries and other small public events. It wasn't long before celebrities started calling. Today, Gerard's catering business does some 200 events annually, from house parties to Coachella, from Iron Man to Maker Faire. |
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Feb. 07, 2019 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hello! I have an excellent and exciting opportunity awaiting you Thursday February 7th. Due to unexpected scheduling conflicts a few members are no longer available to volunteer at the Guerneville Winter Shelter dinner. Therefore, I am on a quest to find very enthusiastic Rotarians to join in on the fun. You will be joining a dynamic, hard working group of Sunrisers in creating and serving a delicious meal to those in need. For those who have signed up already, if you have someone in mind who might want to join, please feel free to invite them and let me know. |
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Interim Director of LifeWorks in Santa Rosa
Feb. 14, 2019
Michelle is currently the Interim Director of LifeWorks of Sonoma County. LifeWorks was established in 1996, and has been providing comprehensive mental health services for Sonoma County ever since then. LifeWorks has been named the "Support a Cause" for our April fundraiser. Michelle has been working in program management at LifeWorks as Clinical Director for much of the past eight years. She received her Masters in Social Work (MSW) from San Francisco State University, and became licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. As Clinical Director, Michelle oversees all five counseling programs, and provides clinical supervision and staff development. Michelle's background experience has been supporting children and families for the past 15 years, by working in schools, residential and outpatient treatment, community-based clinical support and administration. Her passion is supporting individuals within the context of family and community. |
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Feb. 17, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Overview The Stevenson Memorial Trail takes you from the parking lot on Highway 29 to the summit of 4,343-foot Mt. Saint Helena, arguably the most prominent landform visible from the Santa Rosa plain, Sonoma Valley, and Napa Valley. The first mile of the trail goes past the site of the mining town of Silverado, then switchback through shady single track trail, then the last 4 miles are on a well-graded fire road. The views are well worth the hike, for a true top-of-the-world experience. The hike to the summit is 10 miles round trip with a 1,800-foot elevation gain. Trailhead is about 8 miles from the town of Calistoga up highway 29. Right at the crest, there is parking lot on either side of highway 29. We will start the hike from there. Note: I will be out of town until Feb 4th…so if you need more information or questions, please send an email and I’ll reply when I get back in town. |
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Chairman of the Board of Kunde Family Winery, and Trustee of Santa Rosa Junior College
Feb. 21, 2019
Jeff Kunde is Chairman of the Board for Kunde Family Winery. He also travels throughout the United States to promote the Kunde Family Winery brand of signature wines and its winegrowing legacy. Jeff has served as a Board of Director for many different industry boards throughout the State and Country. He remains actively involved in the community. In 2006, Jeff was elected to the Board of Trustees for the Santa Rosa Junior College. In this capacity, he has served as Clerk, Vice President and President for multiple terms, and is currently a senior board member. In the November 2018 general election, Jeff ran a successful campaign and was re-elected to the SRJC board for a 4th, four-year term. He received his B.S. in Agriculture from California State University, Chico. Jeff lives with his wife Roberta, and has three children who work in the wine industry. |
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The Wonder Seekers of Fountaingrove
Feb. 28, 2019
Sonoma County’s longtime newspaper columnist and regional historian Gaye LeBaron and co-author, writer Bart Casey have announced the publication of a new history book entitled The Wonder Seekers of Fountaingrove. Gaye LeBaron is a native Californian and a 68-year resident of Sonoma County. She wrote her first column for The Press Democrat, after several years as a reporter, in 1959 and was the daily columnist until her retirement in 2001. She continues to contribute a "historical perspective" column twice monthly. She is the author, with three other researchers, of a two-volume local history - "Santa Rosa, a 19th Century Town," and Santa Rosa a 20th Century Town.' and, with Vermont author Bart Casey, "The Wonder Seekers of Fountaingrove," a history of Santa Rosa's 19th century Utopia. She lectured for 35 years on Sonoma County history in SRJC's Community Education program and has taught several courses for Sonoma State University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Her husband of 56 years, photographer and SRJC art faculty member John LeBaron, died in 2014. Born in Humboldt County, she moved with her family to the Sonoma Valley in 1950 and graduated from Sonoma Valley High School in 1953. She received an AA "degree from SRJC in 1955 and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1957. |
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Feb. 28, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Annual Crab Feed Cloverdale Citrus Fair 6:00 Check-In; Cocktails & Appetizers (included) Reservations are required. All Reservations Must Be Paid. Please respond by Monday, February 25, 2019. OR RSVP to Bob Cox, President, Rotary Club of Cloverdale at alohabc@comcast.net or phone (707) 894-2419.
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Co-founder of Maker Faire
Mar. 07, 2019
Sherry Huss is Co-founder of Maker Faire , and a major advocate of “all things maker” in the global community. A former Vice President of Maker Media, her vision and passion have helped spark the maker movement and she has been instrumental in growing the Make: brand within the maker ecosystem. She has over 25 years of technology marketing, management and event experience and has held senior management positions at MediaLive International, Key3Media, Ziff-Davis and Softbank. Before Maker Faire, Sherry launched and managed successful technology and consumer events such as Sun’s JavaOne, Oracle’s iDevelop, O’Reilly Media’s Web 2.0 Summit and Dwell magazine’s Dwell on Design Conference and Expo. As a 2017 Forbes Forty over 40 Honoree and a 2018 Hackaday Prize Judge , she is passionate about making and the Maker community, and is an entrepreneur, event strategist, marketing maven, proven leader, community organizer and consultant who serves on advisory boards for: ● Collab ( a Fabrication Lab, Innovation Studio and Do Tank in NYC) ● Future Food Institute (an Italian-based non-profit, opening an office in San Francisco) with global horizons that aims to build a more equitable world through enlightening a world-class breed of innovators, boosting entrepreneurial potential and improving agri-food expertise and tradition) ● Museum of Future Sports (the first of its kind STEM education lab & multi-use sports venue dedicated to the Bay Area’s rich history and leadership in the world of future sports) ● Startup Sonoma County ( a startup incubator and community space fostering the growth on new startups in Sonoma County) ● Occidental Bohemian Farmers Market (West Sonoma County’s innovative farmers market, preserving vital agricultural tradition to the community). In addition, she helped launch Gerard’s PAELLA Y TAPAS restaurant franchise in Santa Rosa, CA in July 2018 and produced the inaugural Gerard’s Paella Festival and Cook-Off and The Maker Music Festival in October |
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Economic Development Director (retiring) - Econ Outlook for Sonoma County
Mar. 14, 2019
Ben Stone was appointed as Director of the Sonoma County Economic Development Board in 1986. Since then he has been responsible for various economic development activities such as business start-up, relocation, business development, and retention services; industry research and economic forecasts; a county film program, Creative Sonoma, and involvement with the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau and seven Visitor Centers. Ben Stone has also served on several Boards over the years. He has served as Chair of the Business Administration Department Advisory Board at Santa Rosa Junior College, and of the North Bay World Trade Association; as a Board Member of the Sonoma County YMCA, the International Diplomacy Council, National Alumni Board of Whitman College, and Sonoma County Museum. He is currently serving on the Board of the Swiss-California Foundation, the California Local Economic Development Association, the California Academy for Economic Development, and the President’s Council at the Santa Rosa Junior College. He was awarded the State’s highest award for economic development in 2010, for his work in creating the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau. Ben Stone received his Bachelor’s Degree at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington and his MPA at the University of Washington in Seattle. |
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Mar. 17, 2019 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Event will be hosted in Courthouse Square. The race/event is being handled a bit differently than in years past, in that Fleet Feet is presenting it as a fundraiser for the Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund. All proceeds from the beer will still go to the Rec & Parks scholarship fund—which provides swim lessons and summer camp experiences for children from low-income families. Sunrise Rotary group will serve and manage the beer distribution. |
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“It’s absolutely vital for agriculture to maintain its important place in the economy"
Mar. 21, 2019
Terry Lindley hails from Humboldt County. While attending Ferndale High School, he met Steve Olson, the agriculture instructor. Steve would later become a professor and chairman of the SRJC ag department, and eventually, a dean of the college.
After high school, Terry moved to Santa Rosa and lived with Steve and his wife while studying ag business at SRJC. Terry said that the Olsons became trusted friends and mentors, providing counsel and guidance as he embarked on his career and focused on community leadership. Terry is a lender, leader, rancher and agricultural visionary, in a career that has spanned four decades in Sonoma County. Terry retired as the Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice-President of American AgCredit, a farm lending agency that has become the fifth largest Farm Credit Association in the nation. In retirement, Terry is still on the go, running Lindley Cattle Co. on mostly leased land in Sonoma, Mendocino and Humboldt counties. He also serves, or has served, on dozens of committees and boards, including more than 20 years on the Board of Trustees of Santa Rosa Junior College, of which he is still a member. “It’s absolutely vital for agriculture to maintain its important place in the economy and way-of-life of Sonoma County.”
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Upton Financial. Current trends (data) for selling/buying a business
Mar. 28, 2019
David Ryan has more than 25 years of experience in the Mergers & Acquisitions industry. He has initiated and completed a wide range of mergers, acquisitions, sales and financing for an extensive range of clients. David’s previous experience as a practicing CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst) and investor has proven to be an ideal background to work with buyers, sellers and their representatives in structuring and completing transactions. David has obtained FINRA Series 79, 24, 28 and 63 licenses and is a licensed real estate broker in the State of California (BRE License 01207134). David's activity in professional organizations include past chair of the M&A Source (the largest association of middle market intermediaries), past co-chair of the Midmarket Expo (where he worked with over 150 private equity groups), member of the Redwood Estate Planning Counsel and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. |
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The North Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council
Apr. 04, 2019
Oona Heacock is the Executive Director at the North Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council (Council). She first joined the Council in 2014 as a volunteer Water Conservationist to assist with community drought resiliency efforts and then joined the Council as their staff Water Conservationist in 2015, advancing to Assistant Executive Director in 2018, and appointed Executive Director January 1, 2019. Ms. Heacock holds a B.S. degree in Geology and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Public Administration at Sonoma State University. She is an active board member of the National Association of RC&D Councils and a member of the 350 Sonoma Zero Waste Committee. She has also been an active volunteer at Sun Ridge School in Sebastopol and was a founding member of the school’s Parent Education and Diversity Committees. As a conservationist by practice and geologist by trade she has felt fortunate to be involved in work throughout her career which combines her passion to address our most pressing conservation challenges while empowering youth and our communities to foster sustainable and regenerative practices for the future. She has worked with hundreds of youth and community volunteers over the past five years working at the Council and has planted thousands of square feet of new pollinator habitat along our local farms, built many rooftop rainwater collection and storage systems at schools and community gardens, implemented dozens of composting programs at local schools to reduce their food scrap garbage, and assisted with fire and community resiliency efforts since October 2017. Ms. Heacock grew up along the beautiful foothills of the Mayacamas in Rincon Valley and now lives with her husband and two daughters at a small ranch just outside of Sebastopol. The North Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council, in partnership with 180 Studios, is providing an opportunity for local youth in South West Santa Rosa to participate in learning about pollinator habitat needs by planting habitat forage “Bee Patch” to be drip irrigated by a rooftop rainwater collection and storage system and nourished with a vermicomposting system. This habitat will turn barren land at the front of the 180 Studios Community Makers Space into a diverse ecosystem. |
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Founder, The Geek Squad
Apr. 11, 2019
Robert founded The Geek Squad in 1994 with $200, along with a crazy idea and a love for all things technical. In 2002, The Geek Squad joined forces with Best Buy and grew the business to become the largest tech support company in the world, with over 24,000 agents. After 10 years as Best Buy CTO, he moved to San Francisco with his family. In 2017, he and his family became full-time residents of Sonoma County. He will share his excitement for why he thinks the North Bay is the place to be in the Bay area, along with his intensions to start another business here. |
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The Importance of Being Prepared
Apr. 18, 2019
John Lambert is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley based in their Santa Rosa office. John joined Morgan Stanley in January of 2014 as a producing branch manager in their office located at 555 California Street in San Francisco, California. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Mr. Lambert was recruited by Neuberger Berman in New York to grow assets under management and increase visibility in a highly competitive marketplace. Mr. Lambert was promoted to Regional Director in first 18 months where he managed three wealth management offices in the west from their offices in San Francisco. Before joining Neuberger Berman Mr. Lambert was a principal with KCM Investment Advisors in San Rafael, California. John managed all sales and marketing strategies resulting in assets under management growing from $480 million to nearly $3.5 billion. Mr. Lambert began his career in the financial services industry in 1986 following his career in professional sports. After graduating with honors from the University of Southern California in 1975, John was the first round draft pick of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He also played for the Kings and Spurs before concluding his basketball career in Venice, Italy. John has also held positions in a number of other business ventures including commercial real estate, finance, tax appeal, non-profits and e-commerce industries. Mr. Lambert has also worked with several television networks including ABC, ESPN, USA, Prime Ticket and Raycom where he provided color analysis for a variety of live sporting events. John and his wife, Lauren, have recently moved to Healdsburg and are looking forward to making new friends and contributing to the enhancement of the local community. |
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Executive Director, Redwood Gospel Mission
May 02, 2019
Jeff Gilman has been serving in Rescue Mission Ministry for 37 years, the last 25 years as Executive Director of Redwood Gospel Mission in Santa Rosa, CA. He received his education at Central Washington University and Multnomah Bible College. In 1994, Jeff completed graduate studies in Non Profit Administration at University of San Francisco. He and his wife, Kathy have been married since 1982 and have three adult children and four grandchildren. |
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Director of Development and Marketing, Humane Society of Sonoma County
May 09, 2019
Priscilla came on board HSSC in fall of 2018. In addition to fund development, her background includes extensive experience in marketing, communications, public relations and performance improvement. A lifelong animal lover and animal welfare advocate, she feels incredibly fortunate to serve our community as part of this outstanding, locally founded, locally funded organization. |
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Executive Director, Museum of Sonoma County
May 16, 2019
Jeff Nathanson has served as Executive Director and Art Curator for the Museum of Sonoma County since September 2017. A veteran arts administrator and curator, Jeff served as executive director of the Arts Council of Princeton (Princeton, NJ) from 2005 to 2016 where he oversaw a major expansion including the building of a new arts center designed by renowned architect Michael Graves. Prior to that, he was a special projects curator for the Princeton University Art Museum where he oversaw major projects by artists Magdalena Abakanowicz and Sol LeWitt. He has been a consultant, guest lecturer and guest curator with a range of cultural and educational organizations including Brown University, California College of the Arts, the College of New Jersey, Crocker Art Museum, Cuesta College, Eastern Michigan University, the Bradford Graves Foundation, International School Services, Princeton Public Library, Rhode Island School of Design, Sanchez Art Center, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco State University, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Towson University, Westmont College and others. Jeff studied fine arts and music at UCLA and UC Santa Cruz (where he earned a BA with college honors) and earned a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising from Indiana University School of Philanthropy. |
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Principal and Executive Director, Kid Street Learning Center
May 23, 2019
Kathleen Mallamo (rhymes with Alamo) is the executive director and principal at Kid Street Charter School. Before becoming director, she enjoyed teaching at the school for a decade. A native of Minnesota, Kathleen studied comparative religion and education and hopes to finish her doctorate in Educational Leadership within the next couple years. She is passionate about equity in schools and believes that every child, regardless of their background, can be successful and have a hopeful future. |
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Executive Director, The Living Room
May 30, 2019
Cindy Pasko is the Executive Director of the Living Room Center, a day crises center serving the needs of homeless women and children in Sonoma County since 1992. Ms. Pasko will lead operations along with the expansion of services and advocacy. She brings more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in addressing homelessness at local, regional, and the state levels. Cindy has also launched numerous stationary and mobile response services that have served thousands of homeless families each year. |
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Jun. 01, 2019 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Verity - Sonoma County’s Rape Crisis, Trauma, and Healing Center
Jun. 06, 2019
"Verity is Sonoma County’s sole rape crisis, trauma and healing center providing services and support to all survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, and other related sexual assaults to all ages and genders for 43 years. |
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Jun. 06, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Jun. 09, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Mayor of the City of Santa Rosa
Jun. 13, 2019
Tom is currently the Mayor of the City of Santa Rosa. He was first elected to the Santa Rosa City Council in November of 2014 and was re-elected in 2018. Prior to being elected to the City Council, Tom worked for 31 years with the Santa Rosa Police Department. In 2009, Tom was selected to be the 12th Chief of Police for Santa Rosa. He retired as its Chief in December of 2013. During his time on the City Council, Tom has served on a number of committees. He is currently the Chair of the Home Sonoma County Leadership Council. He is also the Vice-Chair of the Groundwater Sustainability Agency, and has served as the Chair of the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership. Tom has lived in Santa Rosa since 1980. He’s has been married to Jackie since 1987 and they have two adult children, Nicole, who is a Research Coordinator at a Financial Firm in San Francisco and Troy, a CPA for KPMG also in San Francisco. Tom earned his Associate’s degree in Administration of Justice at Santa Rosa Junior College, his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management at St. Mary’s College and his Master’s degree in Psychology – Organizational Development at Sonoma State University. |
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Jun. 16, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rotary Hike June 16 10am Pomo Canyon hike
Our June 16, the Santa Rosa Sunrise Rotary club will host a hike in a beautiful redwood forests a couple of miles from the coast. We will climb 600 feet or so with both spectacular views and a wide variety of plants and awesome views of the ocean (and another redwood forest in a location that normally should not be there). After we enjoy the amazing views of the coast and ocean, we will return back to Pomo Canyon.
Rating: Moderate
Leader: Jim Moir (for more information or answers to questions, call me 707-539-4395 or mmoir@sonic.net)
How to get there: Drive West on River Road…through Guerneville and continue until you get to Highway 1 (and the ocean). Turn left onto Highway 1, cross the bridge over the Russian river and meet at the Russian House #1 restaurant just on the other side of the Russian river. From there, we will do a short caravan to the trailhead.
Date and Time: June 16. 10am at Russian House #1 restaurant.
Carpooling: Meet at 9:00am at the PG&E station on River road.
We hope you will join us on this spectacular hike.
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Jun. 18, 2019 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Interact, Past, Present, and Future
Jun. 20, 2019
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Development, purpose and benefits of a renewable energy and composting facility
Jun. 27, 2019
Will Bakx Will is co-founder and owner of Sonoma Compost with Alan Siegle. He is the Project Manager at Renewable Sonoma. In addition, he and Alan will manage all services and activities related to composting operations and product marketing. Will is a pre-eminent soil scientist who has devoted his life to advancing the composting industry. He has 37 years of experience and expertise in all aspects of composting. Under an exclusive contract with SCWMA from 1993 to 2015, Alan and Will led Sonoma Compost’s services to residents and businesses throughout Sonoma County. Known and valued by thousands of residents, business owners, farmers, and civic leaders throughout the County, Will is exceptionally well-qualified to bring advanced, environmentally friendly composting back to Sonoma County. Will also is known for his educational outreach giving workshops on composting, soil health and carbon farming,etc. He is the adjunct instructor at the SRJC for the Agricultural Composting Class. Will has lived, studied, and worked in Sonoma County since 1979.
Alan Siegle Alan is co-founder and owner of Sonoma Compost with Will Bakx. Alan is also a part-owner in Double A Walnuts, a 120-acre walnut farm in the Sacramento Valley. He will work with Will Bakx to manage all services and activities related to composting operations and product marketing. Alan has 37 years of farming and composting experience, including as a former instructor in Ecological Food Production at Sonoma State University in the 1980s, where he also managed the school farm. Alan has lived and worked in Sonoma County since 1974. |
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Jun. 29, 2019 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Club Assembly
Jul. 11, 2019
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State of the State & Our Region
Jul. 18, 2019
Senator Mike McGuire was first elected to the Healdsburg School Board when he was 19 year old. In 2004, he was elected to the Healdsburg City Council and in 2010 was elected to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors where he served for four years. In December of 2014, Mike was sworn into the State Senate where he represents the Second Senate District, which stretches from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon Border. His district includes Del Norte, Trinity, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma and Marin counties. Mike is the Chair of the Senate Governance and Finance Committee, and sits on the Budget Committee, Transportation & Housing Committee and on the Energy Committee. |
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Jul. 20, 2019 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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