Kirk Campbell is a 30 year plus law enforcement veteran that retired from the Sacramento Police Department in 2011 as a Supervisor in the Homicide Unit and is currently a Lieutenant in the Homicide/Gangs Unit with the Sacramento County DA's Office. He was a member of the team that conducted the investigative genetic genealogy in the Golden State Killer case resulting in the arrest and conviction of Joseph DeAngelo who was charged with murdering 13 people and committing numerous sexual assaults. He has since taken part in several investigative genetic genealogy cases throughout California including the Nor Cal Rapist series that resulted in the arrest and conviction of Roy Waller who was charged with sexually assaulting 9 victims thorough out Northern California.
My First Car! (I Wish - This is Arthur Chaney's First Car)
We went “speakerless” for our meeting on February 10, 2022 and had some fun with first cars and the Rotarians who loved them! President Jennifer asked immediate past president Paul O’Rear to preside over a tribute to Sunrisers’ first cars. We were asked to submit stories about our first cars and include a picture of the car, if available. Paul submitted the stories and cars of 20 Sunrisers at the meeting and asked us to guess who belonged to which car/story. Matching the car with the Rotarian wasn’t always easy, but we eventually learned that Ken Petro was not the owner of every car! Take a look at the My First Car link below and enjoy these great stories from our own Sunrisers. What a great way to learn about each other. Maybe we should make My First Car a mandatory membership requirement!
On a regular basis, our resident photo pro Warren Smith, submits pictures of what is going on at the weekly meetings. You can always find the most recent pictures at the websites photo journal called "Meeting Sighting" Please note that all the meeting photos for the entire Rotary year are at this location with the most recent on the last page.
Thanks for all the great pictures Warren!Link to Meeting Sightings. The most recent are on the last page!
Monday is the annual day of love-Valentine's Day. For those in love it is a fun way to celebrate, and for the cynics it is an opportunity to shamelessly have a pity party. Regardless of your beliefs, love is our birth-right and we all deserve to give and receive love. I have always been captivated by Cupid. I find him to be so charming, and his bow and arrow are quite ironic, yet also very appropriate. My broken heart often feels as though an arrow was shot through it!
Cupid is the mythological love child of Venus (Aphrodite) and Mars (Ares). Often depicted as a slender, winged child, Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, affection, and passion. His bow and arrow stand for his power, and when a person succumbs to a wound from his arrow, he or she is overwrought with uncontrollable desire or an uncontrollable urge to flee.
This depends on the type of arrow Cupid decides to use. A golden arrow is uncontrollable desire, and a lead arrow is the uncontrollable urge to flee. This is demonstrated in the ill-fated love story of Apollo and Daphne. Apollo insults Cupid’s archery style, and Cupid was not amused. Since he is a teenaged, winged being, he impulsively retaliated by shooting Apollo with a golden arrow and Apollo’s love Daphne with a lead arrow. Daphne was so turned off by Apollo that she prayed that her father would turn her into a Laurel tree. Her prayers were answered. Talk about love being a Dog from Hell.
Cupid is also the inspiration of the “Love conquerors all” movement. Wounds heal and make us stronger, and during the journey of healing, we all learn to love better. We learn our own worth and value, and once we love ourselves, we purely love all the wonderful people in our lives fully and unconditionally.
The legend of Cupid is a profound example of the various stages of love, and that it is not always sunshine and rainbows. It can ache, and temporarily break us into pieces, but that leads to forcing us to open-up and create the exquisite life that we all deserve.
Board of Directors Meeting Notes, November 9, 2021
The Board of Directors met Tuesday evening by Zoom to discuss club matters and finances; here is a list of topics covered and decisions made:
Treasurer Steve Herron reported that going forward financial statements will separate out Fundraising income and expenses from the club’s financials since Fundraising is now handled in the Foundation rather than the club. Additionally, all assessments have been collected through the second Rotary year quarter; assessments for the third quarter were waived at last month’s meeting. There was lively discussion on where to invest the Branson property sale proceeds not allocated to Nicaragua- in our DAF Service endowment Fund to be granted out over time or in current spending for current needs in the community as worthy projects arise? A motion was approved to invest $25,000 into the DAF Service Fund and $75,000 into current spending on community projects.
Service Chair Paul O’Rear reported that club members have volunteered a total of 196 hours so far this Rotary year, NOT including Leroy Carlenzoli’s steady work at Women’s Recovery Services and The Living Room. An aside was heard saying if we included Leroy’s work in the tally we would be in the “thousands” of hours
Membership Chair Stacy Drucker-Andress has three membership prospects, one of whom is ready to join the club asap.
Fundraising team members Steve Herron and Steve Zwick gave a report on the 2022 Super Raffle- we have good momentum with a few hundred tickets already spoken for, plus $8,500 in sponsorships.
Foundation Chair Shauna Lorenzen reported that we are at 72% of our annual goal of donations to the Foundation, with $11,942 contributed to date.
International Chair John Jones reported that the Sabalos Surgery Center is not yet being staffed and fully utilized by the Ministry of Health. The government is sending doctors to the district every four to six weeks to survey surgical needs and then bunching many surgeries together at the center, rather than having services available as needed. John plans on visiting the Ministry this Spring to see how we can promote further use of the facilities, possibly using some of the Branson funds for physician, anesthesiologist and gynecologist payroll (18 months of which was in our original budget). Other expenditures being considered are a one-time funding for a cataract surgery trip by an eye surgeon and scholarships to assist Rotarians who may need partial funding for the next mission trip by the club, hopefully in January 2023.
Speakers Bureau Chair Steve Amend gave a report on upcoming Speakers- all sounds great!
Madame President Jennifer talked about factors influencing when we can go back to hybrid meetings; the main issue is when Franchetti’s will be able to reopen.
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“Whether the Weather be Wet, or whether the Weather be Dry…We’ll Whether the Weather, whether we like it or Not”
Change is a constant condition that we all must deal with...whether we like it or not! As a native San Franciscan and North Coast resident I have seen many changes over the decades, and our current environment is definitely in the transitory mode. This “false spring” that is prevalent will bring a summer and autumn that will be hot and dry, a continuation of our states drought status, and we know how dangerous those conditions can be. Be prepared, in case, God forbid, we must evacuate our homes and head to safety.
Speaking of change, we continue our exploration of the sixties, which in mid stream brought the “British Invasion” and turned the world on its head! 1964 saw the Beatles “I Want To Hold Your Hand” topped the Billboard Top 100, followed by appearances on the ED Sullivan Show, which broke all previous viewing records, as Beatlemania explodes worldwide. Four of the six number one records during the first half of 1964 was by the Fab Four…a feat surpassed only by Elvis in 1956.
The Merseybeat overtakes the airwaves during the first half of the year, but by summer American acts retake their footing, lead by The Beach Boys and The Four Seasons being the most prominent. Motown also hits back with The Temptations, The Four Tops, and the Supremes! Feminist stances are taken with Dionne Warwick’s “Don’t Make Me Over” and Lesley Gores “You Don’t Own Me” illustrating for the first time in mainstream R&R the emerging viewpoints.
The two biggest, earth shaking events in the entertainment world, the Beatles first film “A Hard Day’s Night” opens to rave reviews in the spring, and the tragic shooting death of soul music’s biggest star, Sam Cooke, the most publicized casualty since Buddy Holly’s death in 1959.
Bob Dylan “plugs in” at the Newport Folk Festival, alienating many of his hardcore fans, but also bringing him into the forefront of the wider listening public as he hits the charts with his amplified sounds, backed by The Band. Folk-Rock is ushered in by The Byrds cover of Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” along with protest songs to give pushback on the escalating conflict in South East Asia. I served in Vietnam in 1971-72.
Blues-Rock made tremendous inroads, Pickett, Redding, Brown, Tex and others crossed over the racial boundaries with top ten hits, whilst in SoCal, the first rock concert film is produced, “The T.A.M.I. Show” featuring the Beach Boys, Stones, Supremes, Miracles, Gaye, Berry, Jan & Dean, and a show stopper performed by James Brown. On a sadder note, disc jockey Alan Freed, who popularized the term “Rock and Roll” passed (1965) away from alcoholism, aged 44, alone and penniless.
KOWSfm.com continues to offer a wide and varied format: 24/7/365 Check us out, and if you are interested, there are available programming slots for those who wish to share their views, news and shoes! So, step up to the Mic, and tell the world what’s on your mind! More information available on the studios website.
Keep humming along, singing your own song and thanks for tuning in….. God Bless.
A good friend of mine has 2 Super Bowl tickets - 40-yard line box seats. He paid $2,500 each but he didn't realize last year when he bought them, it was going to be on the same day as his wedding. (Probably because of the extra game this year.)
If you are interested, he's looking for someone to take his place...It's at Calvary Church in San Clemente at 3pm. The bride's name is Nicole, she's 5'4", about 105 lbs, very cute and a damn good cook, too. She'll be in the white dress.
At the start of the Rotary year, I challenged every club to plan and host at least one practical and action-oriented Rotary Day of Service. The event should address a challenge your community is facing that fits into one or more of Rotary’s areas of focus and should bring together volunteers from within and outside of Rotary.
Rotary Days of Service can motivate Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs to plan innovative and impactful projects. They can showcase your work as people of action and introduce prospective members to your club.
I’ve been inspired by your response so far, and I want to share with you just one project that has captured my imagination.
India is home to an estimated 74 million people with diabetes, a disease that is a leading cause of death. Furthermore, about 50 percent of those people remain undiagnosed.
Rotary, together with the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India, saw the urgent need to diagnose, track, and treat people who have diabetes. Working together and with other organizations, we hosted a nationwide blood glucose testing camp on 29 September, which is World Heart Day.
The camp was spread across more than 10,000 sites in India, with more than 2,000 Rotary and Rotaract clubs participating in the effort. More than 1 million blood-sugar tests were conducted in a day, an accomplishment recognized by the Asia Book of Records. But more important than breaking a record is the fact that tens of thousands of people learned that they may be living with diabetes. They can now be treated for the condition, and they also have been made aware that they should take extra measures to shield themselves from COVID-19 and scores of other diseases that are caused or worsened by diabetes.
This month, on 23 February, the anniversary of Rotary, let us celebrate with more service days, showcasing Rotary’s work in our areas of focus. I look forward to hearing about your Rotary Days of Service. Please share your projects on Rotary Showcase, or browse that webpage to find inspiration and project partners. In particular, I encourage you to execute projects that focus on empowering girls, as they have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The Empowering Girls initiative is resonating very well with members of Rotary as well as with non-Rotarians. The governments and NGOs in various countries are appreciating this meaningful effort. Let us keep focusing on it.
I am also happy that the Each One, Bring One ethos is bringing fruitful results. Let us ensure that all club members introduce at least one person to Rotary, and that we then all work to engage new members and keep them in our clubs.
In whatever we do, remember that we must push ourselves to grow more, do more as we Serve to Change Lives.
I always look forward to February, the month of Rotary’s anniversary, as a time to remember our history. What began as a small gathering in a Chicago office in 1905 soon transformed into a global movement — one that you and I are a part of today.
February is also Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month, when we celebrate a core Rotary concept: the pursuit of global peace and understanding.
Through our global and district grants, The Rotary Foundation is a force for peace — as are all of you who use those funds for projects. A grant that promotes literacy can lead to greater understanding and economic security in that community and beyond. This lays the foundation for peace. When communities aren’t fighting over scarce water resources, because they have a working pump system, they can instead pursue education. Promoting peace is interwoven in all that Rotary does.
The work of actively building peace and understanding has been a hallmark of Rotary since its earliest days. But with the creation in 1999 of the Rotary Peace Centers we began a bold new chapter in this story. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the inaugural class of peace fellows; the innovative program continues to merge a strong, academic understanding of the roots of conflict with practical tactics for solving real-world problems.
Despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rotary Peace Centers were able to adapt, ensuring minimal disruptions to the program. Now, students at our seven centers are resuming their normal activities. This includes young peacebuilders at our newest center at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, who are preparing to apply their new knowledge and skills in a region that’s in need of peaceful solutions.
The peace center program keeps growing. Our search committee is researching potential locations in the Middle East or North Africa to establish our eighth center, with plans for its launch as soon as 2024. This is a significant step for Rotary’s efforts in global peace education, as we lay the groundwork for the next generation of fellows to pursue peacebuilding in that region. And we aren’t stopping there: Our goal is to open a Rotary Peace Center in Latin America by 2030.
In the last 117 years, Rotary has grown to become a global force for good — promoting peace and understanding in all of our endeavors. The staying power of Rotary, the Foundation, and our decades-long commitment to peace are things that are worth celebrating, supporting, and sustaining for the generations
RI president-elect announces 2022-23 presidential theme
by Ryan Hyland
Rotary International President-elect Jennifer Jones wants members to imagine the possibilities in the change they can make to transform the world.
Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, revealed the 2022-23 presidential theme, Imagine Rotary, as she urged people to dream big and harness their connections and the power of Rotary to turn those dreams into reality.
“Imagine, a world that deserves our best,” Jones told incoming district governors on 20 January, “where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference.”
Jones, who will make history on 1 July by becoming Rotary’s first female president, gave a live online address to precede Rotary’s annual training event for district governors from around the world, the International Assembly. The assembly was rescheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic and will now be held virtually 7-14 February.
Jones told the incoming governors about a chance she took when a member asked for assistance in getting a young peace activist out of Afghanistan during the U.S. troop withdrawal last year. At first unsure how she could help, she relied on “that certain Rotary magic” and contacted a former Rotary Peace Fellow she had met a few years earlier. Less than 24 hours later, the activist was on an evacuation list, and soon she was on her way to Europe.
Engaging members through meaningful responsibility
To better engage members, Rotary needs to “adapt and retool,” Jones said, using her hometown as an example. Windsor was once the automotive hub of Canada. But after plant closings left thousands without work, the city needed to retool, in the same way an auto plant would, preparing for new parts or a new model. Now, Jones said, Windsor is a leader in agribusiness and medical and aerospace technology.
For Rotary, “finding the right ‘part’ to engage each member should be our core function,” Jones said. “It comes down to the comfort and care of our members.”
Engaging members is crucial to retaining members, she said, adding that we need to ask members what they want to get from Rotary and give them meaningful responsibilities.
“It is our offer of hands-on service, personal growth, leadership development, and lifelong friendships that creates purpose and passion,” Jones said.
“Imagine, a world that deserves our best where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference.”
RI President-elect Jennifer Jones
Embracing change also means embracing new club models, Jones said, as she asked the incoming governors to form at least two new innovative or cause-based clubs during their term. “Let’s make sure we engage our members so they love their clubs and their Rotary experience,” she added.
Jones also announced the appointment of a Rotaract member as a Rotary public image coordinator and said that she has included Rotaractors on several committees and will assign some Rotaractors as president’s representatives.
“We have been entrusted with leadership in our great organization,” Jones said. “Now it is up to us to be brave and intentional in our actions, and let others help us lead.”
Jones noted that Rotary has little time left to achieve the RI Board of Directors’ goal of having women make up 30% of Rotary’s members by 2023. Rotary has achieved this in more than 110 countries, she said, but it has a long way to go. She pointed out that Rotaract has already achieved 50% female members.
To raise Rotary’s profile, Jones plans to hold a global impact tour that will include talking with leaders about working together to address the world’s most pressing challenges. “Rotary opens these doors and we need to harness our connections, to deepen these relationships and create new partnerships,” Jones said. “And the best part is, this can happen at every level of leadership.”
Jones closed her address by saying that although we all have dreams, acting on them is a choice we make. When an organization like Rotary dreams about big things like ending polio and creating peace, she said, it becomes our responsibility to make them happen. “You don’t imagine yesterday,” Jones said, “you imagine tomorrow.”
Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Sunrise - Founded June 30, 1986
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