Ms. Jeane is responsible for the continuous operation and permitting of the Water Agency's potable water and sanitation facilities. She completed her bachelor's degree in civil engineering at California State University at Chico. Upon graduation, Ms. Jeane worked overseas for two years. She has been with the Water Agency since 1991 and is a registered civil engineer in the State of California.

She will be talking about where our water comes from and how the distribution system works.

CEO Dan Needham of the Earle Baum Center, EBC, emphasized the "your" in describing the Center's focus.  Since 1999 EBC has served thousands of people with vision loss.  Clients come from as far as Lake, Mendocino, Napa and northern Marin Counties.  The Center provides personal, social and economic enrichment to people with vision loss.  From tap dancing to smart phone assistive devices, EBC promotes independent living skills training, offers yoga, tandem biking and birding by ear classes to name a few.

Dan introduced client Bob Sonnenberg and his Guide Dog Langley.  Bob lost his sight suddenly, in 2004 while driving.  He currently serves as the Development Director for EBC.  As a client, Bob credits his peers with inspiring him, helping him develop a positive attitude with his loss.  "When one sense is diminished, or lost, another increases'.  Bob says his vision loss increased his sense of humor!  He still plays golf, and gives directions to drivers.  He cautioned everyone to be careful about making assumptions about people with vision loss.  Surround yourself with positive people, and develop your own support group.

Bob Sonnenberg and Langley.

Earl Baum was a Santa Rosa native, born at home and a star student at Santa Rosa High School.  at 17, he became blind from Retinitis Pigmentosa, a leading cause of congenital blindness.  Unable to pursue his aspirations in writing, Earle continued to farm the family land and animals, using his remarkable vivaciousness creativity for life.  He tended the property until his death at 90 in 1986.  His inspiration remains alive today for the many persons seeking guidance for a fulfilling and productive lifestyle.

Sunrise Rotarians have shown gratitude for the work of EBC by contributing time and materials to enhance the site:  Roofing by Steve Amend, Civil Engineering by Leroy Carlenzoli and interior design and furnishings by Steve Worthen. 

The Center features it's annual EarleFest, music and eats fete September 28.  In addition, Third Fridays offer a BBQ May through August.

An impressive, positive place to learn, grow and discover new senses of connection!!http://www.earlebaum.org\

On a regular basis, our resident photo pros Warren Smith and Jack Strange submit 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 and Ross! Link to Meeting Sightings. The most recent are on the last page!

Additional photos may be found on the SR Sunrise Facebook Page.

Fourth Friday coordinator Kent Steigmiller announces an April 28, 2017 visit to Landmark Vineyards and Winery for club members and their guests.  The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will offer Sunrisers discounts on select wines.

Sunrise Bulletin writer Dicksie Tamanaha offers a High-Five in honor of the 9th birthday of her beloved granddaughter, Alexa Kiyomi Tamanaha.  Sunrisers still remember grandma's many reports of little Alexa's activities.  Little no more, she is now a Big Girl.  Where has the time gone?

Julie Waters, Executive Director of Support Our Students, receives a check for $2,000 from Steve Zwick, Sunrise Golf Tournament Chair.  Waters reports that under her leadership the organization -- a counseling program -- has expanded needed services for students in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Healdsburg and Cloverdale public schools and now operates in the black with 25 trained volunteers. 

Sporting a jaunty gray hat, fashionable blue scarf, pin-stopped vest, polished overcoat and manicured mustache and beard, new member Arthur Chaney, sets the standard for sunriser men.

President Merle Hayes models a gift from sunriser Jim Gray -- a bribe to offset "recognition" for two birthdays, an anniversary and a two week trip to Thailand and Singapore.  It worked!  Jim was "recognized" for $20 to cover all four very special events.

Sunrise Membership Chair, Marty Behr, was caught sitting down on the job when addressing President Merle Hayes.  Behr was appropriately recognized for his behavior and readily compensated for any unintended disrespect.