Albert Strauss founded the Strauss Family Creamery in 1994 when he made a choice that had a lasting impact on the entire landscape of dairy farming in the United States. Inspired by ethical and economic considerations, Straus converted his family farm to organic, becoming the first certified organic dairy farm west of the Mississippi River. While his peers thought, he had gone crazy, Straus had practical reasons for the shift — he and other family farmers were selling milk to local co-ops or regional processors that set the price for their milk, an amount that often did not cover the costs of production. Finding this approach short-sighted, Straus spearheaded the movement for inventive farming practices and small-scale artisan dairy production critical to the survival of family farms. Because industrial agriculture was on the rise and milk prices were unrealistically low to sustain family farming, Straus saw an exciting opportunity — Create an organic marketplace; one which reflected the true costs of production and promoted responsible land stewardship, offering a viable, principled, sustainable business model for small dairy farms.
LifeWorks was presented by Marbel Alvarez and Adrian Elizondo
LifeWorks Program Coordinator, Marbel Alverez, and Lead Clinician, Adrian Elizondo went into detail about this extraordinary program and how it has affected the lives of many of our underserved members of the community in a very positive and profound way.
LifeWorks of Sonoma County offers an array of mental health services to our community. El Puente "The Bridge" is one of the many programs that LifeWorks offers. It builds a bridge between at-risk, gang-affiliated youth, their families, and the community. This is accomplished by in-home visits that include the entire family. Clinicians provide tools such as goal setting, self-esteem, emotional awareness, and a sense of purpose and community for the youth. They provide tools to the parents to build healthy boundaries and reinforce positive behaviors of their children.
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!
We have pivoted from fiery, passionate Leo to practical, down-to-earth Virgo. Virgos are detail-oriented, prepared, organized, and usually 10 steps ahead of the rest of the crowd. They are the zombie apocalypse survivors of the Zodiac.
Ruled by the planet Mercury, which is the planet of communication, Virgos are excellent communicators. What does this mean for all other signs in the Zodiac? Virgo is the sign of wellness and health; therefore, this month brings us an opportunity to practice self-care and focus on our mind, body, and spirit.
We have just exited Leo season, which was free love, good times, and perhaps for some excess. Now is a time for those who need that extra kick of motivation to get projects done and set the stage for dreams to come true. What detail-oriented projects do you have in mind to tackle?
Now is the perfect time to take charge and get them done! Then you can proudly share them with the club. We are your biggest supporters.
As we have been the beneficiaries of wildfire and flood support from Rotary Clubs around the world, it is now our opportunity to help others. On behalf of the D-5130 International /World Service Committee, I want to share some important information on how to help our fellow Rotarains and the people of Haiti who suffered a catastrophic earthquake this past weekend.
Infrastructure for fundraising to help earthquake survivors is already in place. And if you only have a few seconds to spare then here’s the bottom line: Go to this link and make you donation.
For those with a little more time, here’s the full flyer on the Rotary aid effort for Haiti, please help out as you are able!
YIRS, Barb Barb Spangler Rotary Club of The Valley of the Moon Santa Rosa, CA USA Rotary International District 5130 District Governor 2018-2019 International Service Chair 2019-2022 408-828-7691
Could the smokey air last week make me feel so bad I asked? Eyes itchy, a bit less patient, even irritable, ask Betsy! Really tired. Then mid afternoon a call from friends we visited Saturday brought the hammer down: They had been exposed and one of them tested positive. We needed to get tested asap. Not so fast.
Could it be our friend had a false positive? If so, neither our upcoming travel plans need be changed, nor having to contact many we had contact with since Saturday, at lease 50 known and some unknown by name. What to do? Had to wait according Health advisors 3-7 days for symptoms or sufficient viral load to test. So, we hoped and prayed for a reprieve. Tuesday our friends initial positive was confirmed along with his wife's initial negative. Lucky Lady!
Our swab test was set for Wednesday. My symptoms had increased ~ a temp of 102F, nice naps, and a head cold gone rogue. Yes, both Betsy and I had been vaccinated in March with Moderna and been fine. All our friends Saturday had been vaccinated too. Masks were available ~ I did not wear one assuming ~ everyone was safe. However unbeknownst to any of us was that the host's realtor had been exposed and converted positive. Even with my vaccination, I was not totally exempt from infection: At best, protected from full blown symptoms. That was a huge awakening, and the start of our contact tracing.
Our health plan has been timely, supportive in information and supplies. Within a day of our results, we received a box of supplies including masks, gloves, sanitizer, disposable utensils, to help manage our margin of safety while being under the same roof. A bit like coed dorm life.
What is my takes away? There are several:
MASK UP!! Don't assume vaccination is a firewall: It is a fire break and certainly has reduced my severity so far.
Consider a contribution to global pandemic relief and prevention. Have an accurate easy to use thermometer or two on hand. We are only as safe as our resources can manage. Wearing a mask respects your protection, and honors others.
M.J. Girard is currently an on air personality on KOWSfm.com His “Roots of Rock” is broadcast every Sunday morning at 7 AM
Sometimes we wake up in a fog of sorts, from stressful situations and endless challenges, taxing our resources and weighing heavily on our minds and hearts. We power through them and hope for the best along the way knowing that we have music to soothe our troubled souls.
A challenge for your mind: Who was one of the most successful bands of the 1970’s, backed Linda Ronstadt on tour until journeying out on their own, had five number one Billboard tunes and six number one albums…plus winning six Grammys and five American Music awards?
Hint: Original members where; Don, Glenn, Bernie and Randy. They were formed in Los Angeles in 1971. In 1974 guitarist Don Felder joined the band and released their third album, “On the Border” which included “Already Gone” and this groups first number one hit “Best Of My Love.”
One final hint…this bands “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975” is the bestselling album in the United States with over thirty-six Million copies and primed the public for their all-time release “Hotel California”, which incidentally sold over 26 million copies alone!
Give up? Or have you already guessed the “Eagles!”
This Sunday’s Roots of Rock will highlight some of the most memorable songs of the 1970’s featuring the Eagles many amazing tunes; “Take It Easy”, “Witchy Woman”, “New Kid In Town” plus many others by them and other top ten performers.
The Eagles began when Ronstadt along with her manager recruited Glenn Frey and Don Henley after hearing them at The Troubadour. Randy Meisner was working with Ricky Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band; Bernie Leadon was a member of the Flying Burrito Brothers. They all joined Linda on her summer tour which produced the “Silk Purse” album. Whilst on this tour, Frey and Henley decided to form their own group.
The idea for the group’s name came from a peyote and tequila influenced outing in the Mojave Desert, when Frey looked overhead and shouted “Eagles!” The group’s friend Steve Martin suggested that they call themselves “The Eagles”, but Frey insisted upon the single title.
The band played at the California Jam festival in Ontario, California in April 1974 considered the “Woodstock of the West Coast” also featured at this well attended concert, over 300,000 fans showed up, was Black Sabbath, Rare Earth, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Seals & Croft, Earth, Wind & Fire amongst others of note.
Hope that you are enjoying the weekly presentation of music, most of which was new to me as the albums and 45’s streamed into my broadcast booth over my career. Any suggestions for bands or performers will be happily entertained just ask:
A woman was forced to choose between two suitors to wed.
The first man was about 4 foot 5 tall and ran a very successful store that sold many fruits and vegetables.
The other man was disgusting. He was covered head to toe in boils and bedsores and smelled awful. He had not ever even seen a bath. He was pretty much the most foul human you could imagine.
Yet the woman wed the second man.
Because no matter how gross you pictured him to be…
Gordon R. McInally of Scotland selected to be 2023-24 Rotary International President
By Ryan Hyland
Gordon R. McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2023-24.
Gordon R. McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2023-24. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
McInally lauded Rotary’s ability to adapt technologically during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the approach should continue and be combined with the best of our past practices as Rotary seeks to grow and increase engagement.
“We have learned there is a willingness within communities to care for one another,” he says, “and we must ensure that we encourage people who have recently embraced the concept of volunteering to join us to allow them to continue giving service.”
McInally says that senior leaders’ ability to communicate directly with club members online will be one positive legacy of the changes Rotary has had to make. But, he adds, “face-to-face meetings remain important, as they encourage greater interaction.”
The best way to increase membership is engagement, according to McInally. To better support clubs, he says, Rotary International, regional leaders, and district teams all need to engage with them. Engagement through social media will reinforce Rotary’s brand and showcase the opportunities that come with it. And, he says, engagement with governments, corporations, and other organizations will lead to meaningful partnerships.
With better engagement, McInally says, “We will grow Rotary both by way of membership and in our ability to provide meaningful service.”
He adds, “Membership is the lifeblood of our organization. I would encourage the use of the flexibility now available to establish new-style clubs that would appeal to a different demographic.”
McInally, a graduate of dental surgery at the University of Dundee, owned and operated his own dental practice in Edinburgh. He was the chair of the East of Scotland branch of the British Paedodontic Society and has held various academic positions. He has also served as a Presbytery elder, chair of Queensferry Parish Congregational Board, and commissioner to the church’s general assembly.
A Rotary member since 1984, McInally has been president and vice president of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. He has also served Rotary International as a director and as member or chair of several committees. He is currently an adviser to the 2022 Houston Convention Committee and chair of the Operations Review Committee.
McInally and his wife, Heather, are Major Donors and Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation. They are also members of the Bequest Society.
To learn more about McInally, read his interview and vision statement, which outline his goals for Rotary.
The members of the Nominating Committee for the 2023-24 President of Rotary International are: Gérard Allonneau, Parthenay, France; Ann-Britt Åsebol, Falun-Kopparvågen, Sweden; Basker Chockalingam, Karur, Tamil Nadu, India; Corneliu Dincă, Craiova, Romania; Celia Cruz de Giay, Arrecifes, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mary Beth Growney Selene, Madison West Towne-Middleton, Wisconsin, USA; Jackson S.L. Hsieh, Taipei Sunrise, Taiwan; Masahiro Kuroda, Hachinohe South, Aomori, Japan; Larry A. Lunsford (secretary), Kansas City-Plaza, Missouri, USA; Anne L. Matthews (chair), Columbia East, South Carolina, USA; Akira Miki, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan; Eun-Soo Moon, Cheonan-Dosol, Chungcheongnam, Korea; Peter L. Offer, Coventry Jubilee, West Midlands, England; Ekkehart Pandel, Bückeburg, Germany; M.K. Panduranga Setty, Bangalore, Karnataka, India; Andy Smallwood, Houston Hobby Area, Texas, USA; and Steven A. Snyder, Auburn, California, USA.
Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Sunrise - Founded June 30, 1986
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