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Sunrise Bulletin Vol 31 Issue 43 (May 01, 2017)

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Bulletin EditorMax Bridges(If you have any comments orquestions, please contact the editor)

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MeetingResponsibilitiesPresiding At MeetingHayes, Merle

Stories

The Program for May 4th.Posted by Max Bridges on Apr 27, 2017

Simon MelroseFishing the PacificCrest Trail

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Sergeant at Arms 1Shureen, Doug

Secret GreeterJones, John

GreeterSeelye, Randy

Thought of the DayKirkbride, Jim

Pledge LeaderDavis, Dan

Sunshine CommitteeRandolph, Rich

Web Site EditorLorenzen, Dave

Bulletin EditorBridges, Max

Bulletin Notes FirstRandolph, Rich

Bulletin Notes SecondTamanaha, Dicksie

PhotographerSmith, Warren

Speakers

Simon Melrose resides in the San Francisco BayArea where he is a musician, author, andadventurer. His passions include all things outdoors, with a special emphasis on motorcycletravel and Fly Fishing. Completed Pacific Crest Trailhike from Mexico to Canada - 4/23/15 - 9/18/15.

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April 27 Program SummaryPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 01, 2017

Mathew Witteman Reportson Santa Rosa PlainGroundwater plan

A member of the Sebastopol Sunrise Rotary andsoon to be president of his club, Mathew Wittemen-- also a member of the State Bar and head ofAgri-Business Sustainable Management -- beganhis presentation on groundwater with areference attributed to Mark Twain. Twain is reported to have said, "Whiskey isfor drinking and water is for fighting." Fighting alludes to the movie Chinatown, whichwas inspired by the California Water Wars -- aseries of disputes over Southern California water atthe beginning of the 20th century.

In 1988, Los Angeles water levels dropped sevenfeet. At that time, water meant life itself. Surfacewater is connected to groundwater by a naturalsystem of regulated flow. Regulating land use,plantings and local control over groundwaterresources will help insure against another crisis.

Whitteman reports that in 2014, California adoptedthe Sustainable Groundwater Management Act(SGMA) becoming one of the last states to adopt

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May 04, 2017Simon MelroseTrout Fishing the PCT

May 25, 2017Suzanne SmithSonoma County TransportationAuthority

Jun 08, 2017Max BridgesTrip to South Asia

Jun 15, 2017Akash KaliaSanta Rosa's Palms Inn, Housing for theHomeless

Jun 29, 2017President MerleYear end review

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groundwater management plans tailored to localcommunities. Unlike San Joaquin County that is incrisis due to a 50 ft drop in groundwater levelsover recent years, Sonoma County is blessed withample water in the local basin called the SantaRosa Plain. However, if various groundwaterlocalities do not develop regulations that controlsuse, the state will take over.

The Santa Rosa Plain basin includes SonomaValley, Petaluma Valley and other areas. A ninemember group that creates an 18 memberadvocacy agency addresses a variety ofgroundwater issues. A 75% majority vote isrequired for any decision involving fees andfinancial matters and a 51% decision governs otherdecisions. The group is petitioning the State toredraw the Santa Rosa Basin groundwaterboundaries to include the adjacent Wilson GroveBasin.

The group also intends to limit groundwaterextraction and monitor the spacing and measuringof wells in order to achieve a sustainable yield ofwater and prevent salt water from degrading waterquality. A "voluntary" plan to put meters on wells,which had been previously developed andproposed, may come into effect at some time inthe future.

The groundwater sustainable plan for the SantaRosa Basin is long range. By July 31, 2020 a planwill be adopted for the State of California. In 2022a sustainable plan will be implemented, and in2040 plans will likely impact the Santa Rosa Basin. A working group has been reviewing plans for thepast 18 months. The first public hearing onapproval of the plan will be held later this week.

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Photo of the WeekPosted by Max Bridges on Apr 27, 2017

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Upcoming EventsMay Board MeetingInteriors Inc.May 09, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM District ConferenceHYATT REGENCY LAKE TAHOERESORTMay 12, 2017 – May 14, 2017 May Hike - Point Reyes Alamere FallsHikePoint ReyesMay 20, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2017-18 Board retreat at Doug'sDoug's placeMay 20, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Golf TournamentOakmont Golf CourseJun 09, 2017 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM June Board MeetingInteriors Inc.Jun 13, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM June Hike - Sonoma Coast & ShellBeachSonoma Coast & Shell BeachJun 18, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM July Board MeetingInteriors Inc.Jul 11, 2017

On a regular basis, our resident photo prosWarren Smith and Jack Strange submit picturesof what is going on at the weekly meetings. Youcan always find the most recent pictures at thewebsites photo journal called "Meeting Sighting"Please note that all the meeting photos for theentire Rotary year are at this location with themost recent on the last page.

Thanks for all the great pictures Warren andRoss! Link to Meeting Sightings. The most recentare on the last page!

Additional photos may be found on the SR SunriseFacebook Page.

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Club Walks for a CurePosted by Rich Randolph & Warren Smith on May 01, 2017

Go Team Judy & Rolf!!

The only factor limiting Rolf and Judy's walkingpartners was nearby parking!!! Thousands ofsupporting friends and family turned out Saturday

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5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Board Meeting, Fireside, DG socialTo Be ConfirmedSep 13, 2017 5:00 PM – 5:37 PM District Governor VisitFountaingrove Inn Conference CenterSep 14, 2017 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM

Birthdays &AnniversariesMember Birthdays

Vicki LocknerMarch 2 Peter SteinerMarch 8 Merle HayesMarch 21 Dan DavisMarch 27 Spouse Birthdays

Jaqui ZwickMarch 7 Chavette ChaneyMarch 19 Georgia WorthenMarch 26 Molly HobergMarch 26 Carol CarlenzoliMarch 31 Join Date

Vicki LocknerMarch 3, 198829 years Steve OlsenMarch 5, 198730 years Paul O'Rear

April 29th for a walk around Howarth Park andSpring Lake. Above, Rolf Wessman, seated, isflanked by Sunrise supporters Peter and MaryBanks, Jim and Melinda Moir, Olin and JudyLeasher, Susie Kirkbride, Jennifer Adams, a familySpaniel, and others.

Rolf and Judy (wide brimmed hat) pose with theirindefatigueable home teams: Judy & Olin, Rolfwith Semi, George and Saki.

The event locally raised over $95,000 for researchinto a cure of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig'sdisease. Pledges can still be made onlineat http://www.alsa.org

On May 11, our Guest Speaker will be DallasForshew, Manager of Clinical Research at TheNorris Center, Sutter Health, California PacificMedical Center.

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Work Party Presses OnPosted by Rich Randolph on May 01, 2017

To Do List Diminishing

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March 17, 20161 year Tom EakinMarch 21, 200215 years Noel GlabMarch 31, 20161 year

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Executives &DirectorsPresidentMerle Hayes President ElectDoug Shureen President NomineeRich Randolph SecretaryPeter Hoberg TreasurerSteve Herron Past PresidentEloise Tweeten Rotary FoundationCarolyn Anderson Membership

Golden Hammer aka Leroy Carlenzoli organized anencore work-party at WRS last Sunday, nearlycompleting all the current "To-Do's" on site.

Assisted by Del Raby, Warren Smith, DougShureen, Jim's Kirkbride and Gray and RobSanville, Leroy hammered out the punch list tonext to nothing ~~ for now!!

WRS Director Linda Carlson sent the crew herenthusiastic THANKS!!

Stay tuned for Leroy's next invitation!!

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Nibbles and BraggsPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 01, 2017

Gifted presidingGrandmother

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Marty Behr Service ProjectsSteve Zwick Club AdministrationCarmen Gutierrez Public RelationsJack Strange

bleeding heart John Stark, in commemoration ofhis recent trip, President Merle Hayes reported thather one of her grandsons served on the Elsie AllenHigh School team that placed first in math,while placing second as an individual competitor. Another grandson, who was an alternate for theteam, this year, has been named to next year'steam.

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Pedal for Polio

District Governor Rogersencourages 100%participation in 6 mile bikeride

District 5130 is hosting a 6 day bicycle ride fromone end of our District to the other this comingAugust…from Crescent City to Petaluma to raiseawareness of, and raise funds for, our fight againstpolio. We meet on Sunday, August 13th inCrescent City, have dinner and spend the nightwith local Rotarians, then start riding south in themorning. We ride for six days, averaging 55 milesper day, finishing in Petaluma on Saturday, August19th, where the local Clubs are planning a giantparty, celebration and media event, announcing

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how much we have raised (through pledges toriders), and spreading the word about Rotary’swork on ending Polio.

What??? Are we crazy? Well, sort of…but we’ll doalmost anything to defeat this scourge.

How can I help (you ask)?

Our goal…100% participation from everysingle Rotarian in District 5130. Justimagine…If all 2,400 Rotarians in our Districtpledged just $0.10 per mile (Remember theMarch of Dimes?) to sponsor a rider, wewould raise $84,000 for PolioPlus. That’s only$35 each…and when you add The Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation 2 for 1 match, thatnumber grows to over a quarter of a milliondollars…$252,000 to be exact. At 60 cents perdose, that represents inoculations for 428,000children…that is, as next year’s RI theme says,“Making a Difference”. Of course, if you wish topledge more, who are we to say no? (Think howmuch a dollar, or even 50 cents per mile wouldraise?)

As a polio survivor, I am so appreciative of yourongoing support. Our District continues to be oneof the major supporters of PolioPlus in our Zone.So come ride with us, have fun, and accomplishsomething great in the process…as one fellow

Mark your calendars, Pedal 4 Polio, August 13– 19, 2017.Sign up to ride with us from Crescent City toPetaluma and obtain pledges from friends,family, colleagues and fellow Rotarians.Can’t commit to the whole ride? Sign up toride for just one, two or 3 days (or even justthrough your town).If you’re not riding, pledge to sponsor one ofthe riders (All pledges count towards yourPaul Harris).Help your Club provide logistical support forriders along the route (meals, housing, reststops, etc.).Help your Club promote the event on yourpersonal social media pages, as well as localmedia.And last but not least, come out and cheer uson as we pedal through or by your town (youdon’t know how much that is appreciated byweary riders :-)Registration details will follow soon.Meanwhile, I’ve asked each club to have acoordinator for this event, whose job includesrecruiting riders, support volunteers, andpledges. Ask them what you can do to help.



Rotarian calls it…Fun with a purpose!!!

Many Thanks, Bob Rogers

District Governor 2017-18

Note to Sunrise Rotarians: Contact PeterHoberg regarding your personal participation.

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it's the thought that counts

Mike Kelly - MIA

Appointed to the critical task of opening themeeting with an inspirational, timely, and profound"Thought" that would start Rotarians off on a fullday of compelling responsibilities and lift from theirmundane world to a pinnacle of compassion andenlightenment -- Mike Kelly, who was to providethis thought, was not present.

President Merle Hayes, always on top of anysituation, gave Rotarians a "Thought" in hisabsence.

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Global Grant TrainingPosted by Rich Randolph on May 01, 2017

Global Gathering in UkiahNearly 30 District 5130 Rotarians gathered April 29at the Fairfield Inn, Ukiah, to earn qualification inGlobal Grant Management.

Sunriser's Marina Gatchet and Rich Randolphrepresented our club and met Rotarians from as faraway as Arcadia, also interested in applying forgrants made available through The RotaryFoundation. Conducting the training were District

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International Chair Dale Knight of Cotati, alongwith Past District Governors Jim Flamson andKevin Eisenberg from Calistoga and JenniferStrong, District 5130 Rotarian of the Year fromLakeport.

The Rotary Foundation (TRF) has earnedphilanthropy watchdog Charity Navigator's highestrating in large part due to TRF's rigorousadherence to accountability, sustainabilityand transparency guidelines. This managementtraining session inspired everyone to maintain thatreputation, and understand each Global Grantee'sneed to respect the principles or risk jeopardizingnot only their club's eligibility for future grants, buttheir District as well.

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RI President's MessagePosted by Max Bridges on May 01, 2017

RI President'sMessage

May 2017

John F. Germ

President 2016-17

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As you read these lines, final preparations are wellunderway for our 108th Rotary InternationalConvention, 10-14 June in Atlanta. We're lookingforward to one of the biggest and best Rotaryconventions yet, as we celebrate not only awonderful year of Rotary Serving Humanity, but afull century of Doing Good in the World throughThe Rotary Foundation.

If you haven't already made plans to attend, it'snot too late to register at riconvention.org. Thereis simply no better way to round off another greatyear in Rotary than by coming together with40,000 or so of your fellow Rotarians to shareideas, find inspiration, and have a great timetogether.

We're excited to have Bill Gates, a friend andpartner in our work to eradicate polio, speaking atour convention this year. And it's worth arrivingearly to attend a special Presidential PeaceConference, scheduled for 9-10 June and featuringBernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.and Coretta Scott King.

I'm proud to host a convention that is practically inmy own backyard: Atlanta is a vibrant, modernstate capital just a two-hour drive from my homecity of Chattanooga, Tenn., and it's a great place toexperience the famous hospitality of the AmericanSouth. Our Host Organization Committee has agreat week planned, starting with the "Blue Jeansand Bluegrass" kickoff event on Saturday night.

Come on over to Centennial Olympic Park, rightacross from the House of Friendship, and get in adancing mood with Grammy Award winner RickySkaggs and his Kentucky Thunder band. Meet upwith friends old and new at the CentennialCelebration Block Party or on the Peace Tour ofAtlanta. Roll up your sleeves for the Habitat HomeBuild, or tie up your laces to take part in the 3KWalk/Run to End Polio Now. And before you saygoodbye, come back to the House of Friendship forone more party: our Foundation's 100th birthdayparty, with (of course!) cake and ice cream.

It's going to be an incredible experience, and Judyand I are looking forward to celebrating with you –or, as we say in the South, with y'all! See you inAtlanta!

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ChairPosted by Max Bridges on May 01, 2017

Message from theFoundation TrusteeChairApril 2017

Kalyan Banerjee

Trustee Chair 2016-17

As we near the end of our yearlong celebration ofThe Rotary Foundation's 100th anniversary, let'sstop to think about what the world would be like ifRotarians had never created an endowment fundfor doing good in the world.

I think we can say for certain that without Rotary'shistoric PolioPlus program, the world would not beon the verge of eradicating polio.

Although public health officials and governmentswould have carried out routine vaccination efforts,it was Rotary's leadership and support thatprovided the impetus to move beyond containmentof the virus to global eradication.

And let's consider the other diseases ourFoundation grant projects have prevented andtreated by providing access to health care, cleanwater, and adequate sanitation. Malaria, cholera,HIV/AIDS, Guinea worm – the list goes on and on.How many thousands of people have avoidedsuffering and even death because Rotarians carried




out projects?

Without the Foundation, many more people wouldhave remained illiterate and many others would nothave the vocational skills needed to earn a livingand provide for their families.

And then there is our quest for peace. In 2002, thefirst peace fellows started class at the Rotary PeaceCenters. Today, hundreds of our graduates areusing their skills to prevent and mediate conflictand help those whose lives have been devastatedby war.

In villages around the world, you see hundreds ofsigns identifying Rotary Foundation projects. Theystand beside water wells and are affixed to clinicsand schools. When I see one of these signs, I feelproud to be a Rotarian and I think, "Mycontributions helped make this happen."

Let's never forget that behind every one of thesesigns is a story of the people whose lives havebeen touched and perhaps even saved. It is theirstories that demonstrate conclusively how muchbetter the world is because The Rotary Foundationexists.

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The Program for May 11th.Posted by Max Bridges on May 04, 2017

Dallas ForshewAmyotrophic LateralSclerosis (ALS)

Dallas Forshew, RN, BSN, is an experienced andinternationally recognized authority on ALS and hasbeen the Senior Clinical Research Nurse for theForbes Norris ALS Treatment and Research Centersince 2006. She started her ALS andNeuromuscular career at University of Michigan inthe mid 1980s and was the Manager ofNeuromuscular and ALS programs at University ofUtah and UCSF. She has served on many nationalcommittees to further the care of ALS patientsincluding ALS CARE, AAN Practice Parameters, ALSResearch Group, Western ALS Research Group,Northeast ALS Research Group, AAN QualityMeasures, PAC 10 California Research Consortium,and the Care Committee of the Golden West ALSAssociation Chapter.

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Sergeant at Arms 1Rondon, Brian

Sergeant at Arms 2Moir, Jim

Secret GreeterJen, Ezbon

GreeterShureen, Doug

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May 4 Program Summary

Simon MelroseFishing the Pacific Crest Trail

Simon provided a movie from his 2105 hike fromthe Mexican border to the Canadian border--adistance of 2650 miles that took 150 days to beaccomplished. Along the way he managed an sidetrip the 14,500 foot top of Mount Whitney.

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SpeakersMay 11, 2017Dallas ForshewAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)





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Photo of the WeekPosted by Max Bridges on May 04, 2017

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Upcoming EventsMay Board MeetingInteriors Inc.May 09, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM District ConferenceHYATT REGENCY LAKE TAHOERESORTMay 12, 2017 – May 14, 2017 May Hike - Point Reyes Alamere FallsHikePoint ReyesMay 20, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM




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The Golden Hammer strikes againPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 08, 2017

What does the red lightmean?



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2017-18 Board retreat at Doug'sDoug's placeMay 20, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Golf TournamentOakmont Golf CourseJun 09, 2017 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM June Board MeetingInteriors Inc.Jun 13, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM June Hike - Sonoma Coast & ShellBeachSonoma Coast & Shell BeachJun 18, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM July Board MeetingInteriors Inc.Jul 11, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Board Meeting, Fireside, DG socialTo Be ConfirmedSep 13, 2017 5:00 PM – 5:37 PM District Governor VisitFountaingrove Inn Conference CenterSep 14, 2017 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM


Eloise TweetenMay 4 Michael RielMay 7 Jim GrayMay 19 Peter Banks

Our Captain of Carpentry, LeRoy Carlenzoli (alsoaffectionately known as The Golden Hammer) isever on the move. Most recently, LeRoy and otherRotarians -- including Warren Smith, Del Raby,Don Floriani and Steve Herron -- looked into themalfunctioning air conditioner at the Women'sRecovery Center.

It was wet. Had the roof leaked? The first stepwas to dry it out. But then a red-light came on. What did that mean?

They called our resident expert, Ken Petro. He didnot know.

PG&E recommended disconnecting the airconditioner for safety. However the teameventually worked it all out. The red light wasmeant to stay on for five minutes when the AC wasconnected. Then it automatically went out.

The Sunrise fix-it-all team triumphs again!

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Craft TalkPosted by Max Bridges on May 04, 2017









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May 21 Steve ZwickMay 21 Spouse Birthdays

Eloise TweetenMay 4 Kathy HarrymanMay 19 Anniversaries

Rob SanvilleBetsy SanvilleMay 15 Marty BehrGinny BehrMay 18 Steve HerronLaura HerronMay 25 Join Date

Flo FlorianiMay 8, 200314 years Del RabyMay 14, 198730 years Ross AndressMay 14, 199819 years Peter SteinerMay 16, 20134 years Stacy Drucker-AndressMay 29, 20089 years

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Marina Gachet

Marina described her extensive world wide travels,her work history and her current activities atSahana Wellness Center.

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SRKSEP 2017 is on!Posted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 08, 2017

It's a girl! And four boys! All bound for Kagashima






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Rotary Showcase - SRSR DentalClinicSR Sunrise Facebook PageYouth Exchange - District 5130SCARC Meeting ScheduleRotary International Business PortalLatest "Rotarian Magazine"

Executives &DirectorsPresidentMerle Hayes President ElectDoug Shureen President NomineeRich Randolph SecretaryPeter Hoberg TreasurerSteve Herron Past PresidentEloise Tweeten Rotary FoundationCarolyn Anderson MembershipMarty Behr Service ProjectsSteve Zwick Club AdministrationCarmen Gutierrez Public RelationsJack Strange

The Santa Rosa/Kagashima Student ExchangeProgram (SRKSEP) has recruited five students whowill visit Japan, this summer. SRKSEP CoordinatorShauna Lorenzen beams with pride as she looksforward to another eventful summer withSonoma county and Kagashima youth. Theprogram is a mainstay of the Sunrise club. Greatjob, Shauna!

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Paris? Morocco?Posted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 08, 2017

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Sunriser Randy Seeley beams with joy as hepresents the prez with a sack of chocolates,intended to sweeten her decision when recognizinghim and his wife for their recent trip. Uponlearning that Katharine was scheduled to attend aconference in Morocco Randy agreed to accompanyher, only if they stopped in Paris first.

Randy reports that the Muslin country of Moroccois 90 % Christian. A tolerant society, it isdependent on tourism, which has recently becomedepressed due to a catastrophic drought. Cropsare harvested by hand with the assistance ofdonkeys. And loads are carried on the farmersbacks .

Five thousand photos tell more about thisfascinating story. President Merle hinted at thepossibility of a future program featuring Randy'sphotos.

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Wake up or else...!Posted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 08, 2017

Morning Coffee in a MaskedMug

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guaranteed to wake you up in the morning with astart, was just one of the gifts Past President HarryCoffee bestowed upon President Merle to honor herfor recognizing him and for six months spent inCabo.

In addition to the unique mug he also supplied afragrant bag of Mexican coffee.

Hmmm....

.... coffee courtesy of Coffee.

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Only one month to go...Posted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 08, 2017

Now is the time for all goodRotarians to come to the aidof their tournament

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Golf Chair Steve Zwick reported on the status ofthe 28th Annual Sunrise Golf tournament tobe held on June 9, 2017, at the Oakmont GolfClub.

- Only 70-80 golfers expected as of this date

- 90 golfers needed to avoid extra charges

- After expenses, only $50 raised per golfer

- More sponsors required to raise neededfunds

Sunrisers are urged to take immediate actionrecruiting golfers as well as the muchneeded sponsors that will make up the majority offunds that need to be raised by this importantSunrise fundraiser.

Golf flyers are available in hard copy and online. See Steve Zwick or other Golf Committeemembers Steve Amend and Tom Eakins for furtherinformation.

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The end is near

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Debunking set for June 25,2017

Immediate Past President EloiseTweeten admonished Rotarians to Save the Date,Sunday, June 25, for the debunking of PresidentMerle Hayes. Cost of the event is $50 forSunrisers and $25 for each guest.

Rotarians will recall the hilarious antics performedby an all male Rotarian synchronized swim team atlast year's debunking. Will this year's event topthose very memorable moments?

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John F. Germ

President 2016-17

As you read these lines, final preparations are wellunderway for our 108th Rotary InternationalConvention, 10-14 June in Atlanta. We're lookingforward to one of the biggest and best Rotaryconventions yet, as we celebrate not only awonderful year of Rotary Serving Humanity, but afull century of Doing Good in the World throughThe Rotary Foundation.

If you haven't already made plans to attend, it'snot too late to register at riconvention.org. Thereis simply no better way to round off another greatyear in Rotary than by coming together with40,000 or so of your fellow Rotarians to shareideas, find inspiration, and have a great timetogether.

We're excited to have Bill Gates, a friend andpartner in our work to eradicate polio, speaking atour convention this year. And it's worth arrivingearly to attend a special Presidential PeaceConference, scheduled for 9-10 June and featuringBernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.and Coretta Scott King.

I'm proud to host a convention that is practically inmy own backyard: Atlanta is a vibrant, modernstate capital just a two-hour drive from my homecity of Chattanooga, Tenn., and it's a great place to



experience the famous hospitality of the AmericanSouth. Our Host Organization Committee has agreat week planned, starting with the "Blue Jeansand Bluegrass" kickoff event on Saturday night.

Come on over to Centennial Olympic Park, rightacross from the House of Friendship, and get in adancing mood with Grammy Award winner RickySkaggs and his Kentucky Thunder band. Meet upwith friends old and new at the CentennialCelebration Block Party or on the Peace Tour ofAtlanta. Roll up your sleeves for the Habitat HomeBuild, or tie up your laces to take part in the 3KWalk/Run to End Polio Now. And before you saygoodbye, come back to the House of Friendship forone more party: our Foundation's 100th birthdayparty, with (of course!) cake and ice cream.

It's going to be an incredible experience, and Judyand I are looking forward to celebrating with you –or, as we say in the South, with y'all! See you inAtlanta!

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Message from the Foundation TrusteeChairPosted by Max Bridges on May 01, 2017

Message from theFoundation TrusteeChairApril 2017






Kalyan Banerjee


As we near the end of our yearlong celebration ofThe Rotary Foundation's 100th anniversary, let'sstop to think about what the world would be like ifRotarians had never created an endowment fundfor doing good in the world.

I think we can say for certain that without Rotary'shistoric PolioPlus program, the world would not beon the verge of eradicating polio.

Although public health officials and governmentswould have carried out routine vaccination efforts,it was Rotary's leadership and support thatprovided the impetus to move beyond containmentof the virus to global eradication.

And let's consider the other diseases ourFoundation grant projects have prevented andtreated by providing access to health care, cleanwater, and adequate sanitation. Malaria, cholera,HIV/AIDS, Guinea worm – the list goes on and on.How many thousands of people have avoidedsuffering and even death because Rotarians carriedout projects?

Without the Foundation, many more people wouldhave remained illiterate and many others would nothave the vocational skills needed to earn a livingand provide for their families.

And then there is our quest for peace. In 2002, thefirst peace fellows started class at the Rotary PeaceCenters. Today, hundreds of our graduates areusing their skills to prevent and mediate conflictand help those whose lives have been devastatedby war.

In villages around the world, you see hundreds ofsigns identifying Rotary Foundation projects. Theystand beside water wells and are affixed to clinicsand schools. When I see one of these signs, I feelproud to be a Rotarian and I think, "Mycontributions helped make this happen."

Let's never forget that behind every one of thesesigns is a story of the people whose lives havebeen touched and perhaps even saved. It is theirstories that demonstrate conclusively how muchbetter the world is because The Rotary Foundationexists.


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Jim BeckerRotary experience inSouth Korea

Jim Becker is a 25 year Rotarian from RC ofPetaluma and has coordinated and overseen RotaryProjects for the past 15 years mostly in Asiaincluding Thailand, Nepal and China. He's a retiredFinancial Advisor who lives with his SignificantOther Ming in Marin County.

Jim also worked on Rotary Projects in Guatemalawith past SR Sunrise Member Ed Carrettedeveloping projects for schools, orphanages andhealthcare including Heartbeat International whichEd was a founding member. Jim is currently onthe Board of Global Offsite Care which operates theTele-Medicine platform in 14 Countries mostly thruRotary Projects working with many Rotary Clubsaround the World.

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Program Summary ALS Research

Hope through Research

Dallas Forshew, Manager of Clinical Research atForbes Norris MDA/ALS Treatment and ResearchCenter at California Pacific Medical Center providedan encouraging and informative update onAmyotrohpic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS research. Themost recent was last Friday's FDA approval ofRadicava, a medication for the treatment of thefamilial form of ALS.

Along with Parkinsons and Alzheimers Disease, ALSis a disorder of voluntary muscle neurons. Unableto sustain growth and regeneration, the nervesgradually loose their ability to stimulate musclesand the muscles atrophy.

In the United States today, 12-15,000 arediagnosed with ALS. It affects more men thanwomen, and the average age of diagnosis is 55. Survivability is 3-5 years.

Dallas emphasized that ALS is a treatable disease,with four interventions greatly improving quality oflife: !. A multi disciplinary plan of care, includingmedical, emotional and spiritual support. 2. Nutritional attention. 3. Non-invasive ventilation,such as CPAP: Continuous Positive Air Pressureapparatus. 4. The medication Riluzole. It hasdemonstrated a 10% increase in survivabilitylength.

Last week's FDA announcement of Radicava wasvery welcome news for ALS treatment followers. Itis the first newly approved drug since 1995, whenRiluzole was first introduced.

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Two Sunrise members Rolf Wessman, and OlinLeasher's wife Judy have been diagnosed with ALS. Rolf was diagnosed over 5 years ago and is livingwitness to the four way approach to treatment,particularly nutrition. Using his analytical skill andculinary finesse, Rolf has gained 19 pounds. Judy,more recently diagnosed, actively participated inthe recent ALS walk with Olin and several otherSunriser's and supporters in helping raise of$105,000 in the Sonoma County walk.

Olin is thanked with a warming hug by Dallasfollowing his Ice Bucket Challenge immediatelyafter her presentation.


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Upcoming EventsMay Hike - Point Reyes Alamere FallsHikePoint ReyesMay 20, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM NewGen Peacebuilders YoUnitedVillage Elementary SchoolMay 20, 2017 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Golf TournamentOakmont Golf CourseJun 09, 2017 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM 2017-18 Board retreat at Doug'sDoug's placeJun 17, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM June Hike - Sonoma Coast & ShellBeachSonoma Coast & Shell Beach

Dallas' opening statement "hope through research"gives confidence to the challenges Judy, Rolf, theirfamilies and friends share.

For another inspiring story within our ALS family,check out Olin's chilling Ice Bucket challenge inthis week's bulletin!

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Jun 18, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM June Board Meeting moved to June20Interiors Inc.Jun 20, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM July Board MeetingInteriors Inc.Jul 11, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Board Meeting, Fireside, DG socialTo Be ConfirmedSep 13, 2017 5:00 PM – 5:37 PM District Governor VisitFountaingrove Inn Conference CenterSep 14, 2017 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM Fall FundraiserOct 21, 2017


Eloise TweetenMay 4 Michael RielMay 7 Jim GrayMay 19 Peter BanksMay 21 Steve ZwickMay 21 Spouse Birthdays


Rob Sanville

of what is going on at the weekly meetings. Youcan always find the most recent pictures at thewebsites photo journal called "Meeting Sighting"Please note that all the meeting photos for theentire Rotary year are at this location with themost recent on the last page.



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Club AwardsPosted by Rich Randolph on May 15, 2017

Club Garners Triple Honors

President Merle Hayes proudly displays our awardrecognizing the Club's leadership in promotingPeace and Conflict Resolution.

One of three garnered at the District Conference atLake Tahoe, Sunrise also received awards forInternational Service and Public Relations.

The International Service award is for the Sunriseparticipation in the Sabalos Surgical Center inNicaragua.






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At the conference with Merle to accept the PeaceBuilder award was Mike Kelly, Sunriser and RotaryPeace Fellowship member who became inspired ata recent Peace and Conflict Resolution conference. Mike proposed a travelling "Peace Wall" be built,and with the help of Sunrise' Golden Hammer LeroyCarlenzoli, designed and constructed a four-panelpeace wall.

The wall made its' debut at our club hosted SCARC(Sonoma County Area Rotary Clubs) dinner inJanuary. The wall has since been on display at TheLiving Room, Women's Recovery Center, andDistrict Training in Ukiah. Participants write/draw"what does Peace" look like to you?"

Through Jack Strange's role as Public RelationsDirector, our club developed a first classinformational resource. The trifold brochureprovides a quick reference to our club activitieshere and abroad. It is an excellent PR andRecruitment tool.

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PresidentMerle Hayes President ElectDoug Shureen President NomineeRich Randolph SecretaryPeter Hoberg TreasurerSteve Herron Past PresidentEloise Tweeten Rotary FoundationCarolyn Anderson MembershipMarty Behr Service ProjectsSteve Zwick Club AdministrationCarmen Gutierrez Public RelationsJack Strange

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At what price Rotary?Posted by Editorial by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 15, 2017

$20.00 -- $23.50 -- $24.00

What does it take to ensurea good breakfast meeting?

Location? -- Ambiance?

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Affordability?

For as long as this writer can remember, the priceof Rotary Sunrise breakfast has been under thethreat of increase and the variety of menu choiceshas steadily decreased in compensation. We arenow up against the wall. The cost of breakfastmust increase to remedy increasing shortfalls andremain at the same, convenient location.

What should be the cost of a nutritious meal thatfacilitates our early morning meetings? Will thecontemplated increase be more than someSunrisers are comfortably able to budget? Willincreased costs cut down on regular attendance? Has an alternate, convenient location beenresearched? Do the current uninspired breakfastselections cause Sunrisers to hesitate invitingguests? (I know that this makes me think twiceabout enthusiastically offering to treat friends andcolleagues to breakfast on Thursday mornings.)

Is there some way we can alleviatethis continuously occurring situation?

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New weekly column Posted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 14, 2017

The Golden Hammer StrikesAgain!

To have a room named after you is truly an honorthat usually results from a significant gift thatperpetually provides financial support for theprogram or activity for which the named room isused. Past President Steve Worthen announced toSunrise Golden Hammer LeRoy Carlenzoli that sucha propitious honor had been bestowed upon him atSAY.

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Upon arriving at SAY headquarters, Carlenzolidiscovered that Worthen, the president of SAY, hadindeed hastily penned the name of the esteemedSunriser Golden Hammer on a door. Upon enteringthe room named in his honor, Carlenzoli -- TheGolden Hammer -- had to revert to becoming TheGolden Plunger, -- a name thathe graciously accepted as he successfully repairedthe stopped up toilet in his SAY named room.

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Go, Go, GolfPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 14, 2017

Get Golfers! Find Foursomes!

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Secure Sponsorship $$$$$$

Max is the Man in Steve'sabsence

Get on the phone! Call that corporate contact! Corral your colleagues! The 28th Annual SantaRosa Sunrise Rotary Club Charity Golf Tournamentneeds you, NOW!



Tee off is on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the OakmontGolf club. Be there with all your buddies, friendsand cohorts. Round up a crowd. So we all canhave fun! Golf Chair Steve Zwick and his righthand man, Max Bridges, as well as all the charitiesthe club serves are counting on YOU.

THANK YOU.

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The Ice ManPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 14, 2017

Olin braves the ALS IceBucket Challenge

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Harry does the initial dump...



And Eloise goes in for thechill!President Merle Hayes begged off of the ALS IceBucket Challenge claiming she had not dressed forthe occasion. (???) Olin Lesher sprang to herrescue, sacrificing himself (inappropriate dress andall) to a double dose of cubes and frigid water. Olin, You the Man!

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News From RIPosted by Max Bridges on May 05, 2017

Rotary Foundationnamed World'sOutstanding

Foundation for 2016The Association of Fundraising Professionalsrecognized The Rotary Foundation with its annualAward for Outstanding Foundation at its 2017conference in San Francisco.

The award honors organizations that showphilanthropic commitment and leadership throughfinancial support, innovation, encouragement ofothers, and involvement in public affairs. Some ofthe boldest names in American giving — Kellogg,Komen, and MacArthur, among others —are pasthonorees.

Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair-elect Paul Netzelaccepts the Award for Outstanding Foundation, onRotary's behalf, at the Association of FundraisingProfessionals 2017 conference.

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The announcement came on 15 November, knownto industry professionals since the 1980s asNational Philanthropy Day. The award waspresented 2 May at the AFP’s annual conference.

Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair-elect Paul Netzelaccepted the award on Rotary’s behalf, and EricSchmelling, Rotary's chief philanthropy officer, alsoattended the conference. The event drew morethan 3,400 senior-level fundraising professionalsfrom 33 countries.

“In our Centennial year, we are deeply honored toreceive this recognition from the Association ofFundraising Professionals,” said Netzel.

AFP’s committee of judges cited Rotary’scomprehensive campaign to eradicate polio as amajor driver of the selection.

“With the generous support of our members andpartners, we’ve taken on some of the toughesthumanitarian challenges in the world, none moreso than the devastating disease of polio,” saidNetzel. “We will defeat polio, and it will be alandmark achievement for global public health.”

The committee also mentioned that Rotary appliesa methodical, purposeful approach to support awide variety of causes, from providing clean waterto educating the next generation of peaceprofessionals.

“This award helps to spread our belief that serviceto humankind truly changes our world, and for thatreason, it is the greatest work of life,” said Netzel.

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Suzanne SmithSonoma CountyTransportation Authority

Suzanne Smith has been the Executive Director since 1997.She reports to the Board of Directors and manages the twocountywide agencies and a staff of eleven. Suzanne has overallresponsibilities for securing and coordinating regional, stateand federal funding for projects and programs related totransportation and climate change; managing the Measure Msales tax; overseeing long range planning related totransportation, housing, jobs, and climate change; andcollaborating with partner agencies and the public on policypriorities.

Prior to joining the SCTA, Suzanne was the District Director forState Assembly Member Valerie Brown. In that capacity, shefocused on such policy issues as transportation, education, andlocal government. Suzanne received her Bachelor of Artsdegree in Political Science from the University of California atSan Diego. While at UCSD she also studied urban planning.Suzanne received her Master of Arts degree in PublicAdministration from the University of San Francisco.

Suzanne will update us on "The State of TranspiortationFunding and Where We Go From Here"








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PROGRAM SUMMARY Jim BeckerPosted by Rich Randolph on May 21, 2017

Travel is Fatal ~~~~~

~~~ to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness that is!!!Mark Twain penned these wise words to the value of travel anddiscovery well over a century ago and Service in Rotarycontinues to demonstrate this truth.

Jim Becker, Rancho Cotati Rotarian, traveller, internationalconsultant on several health and education developmentprojects brought his 25 year experience into focus on hisrecent visit to South Korea for the 2016 Rotary InternationalConvention.

Jim also serves on the board of Global Offsite Care , a tele-medicine provider and has coordinated installations worldwide.


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SpeakersMay 18, 2017Jim BeckerRotary experience in South Korea





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Jim emphasized the tremendous value of meeting otherRotarians from around the world and creating BeneficialFriendships which become creative relationships lastinglifetimes.

The stark demarcation zone between North and South Koreawere a contrast to the Fellowship and Peace buildingpartnerships originating through Rotary International. Heartbeat International is one such venture providing lifesaving and sustaining pacemaker implants in medicallyunderserved areas.

Rotary is Serving Humanity, in the words of RotaryInternational President John Germ, for his 2016-2017 Theme.


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Upcoming EventsMay SCARC dinnerWild Oak Saddle ClubMay 25, 2017 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Golf TournamentOakmont Golf CourseJun 09, 2017 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM 2017-18 Board retreat at Doug'sDoug's placeJun 17, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM June Hike - Sonoma Coast & ShellBeachSonoma Coast & Shell BeachJun 18, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM June Board Meeting moved to June20Interiors Inc.

On a regular basis, our resident photo pros Warren Smithand Jack Strange submit pictures of what is going on at theweekly meetings. You can always find the most recent picturesat the websites photo journal called "Meeting Sighting"Please note that all the meeting photos for the entire Rotaryyear are at this location with the most recent on the last page.

Thanks for all the great pictures Warren and Ross! Link toMeeting Sightings. The most recent are on the last page!

Additional photos may be found on the SR Sunrise FacebookPage.

New Gen Peace BuildersPosted by Merle Hayes, Rich Randolph on May 22, 2017

Foster the Future: Build Peace



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Rob SanvilleBetsy SanvilleMay 15 Marty BehrGinny BehrMay 18

These ten enthusiastic young teens are among the twenty-onelocal youth who organized this past weekend's Hope and PeaceCelebration as part of their NewGen Program.

Two years operating, the NewGen group began as a vision oflocal Rotarian Doug Johnson of Santa Rosa Downtown Club. He envisioned every high school student learning skills andstrategies to promote peace. With the help of a Rotary GlobalGrant, Johnson and Rotary Peace Fellow Patricia Shaferlinked students from Tandil Argentina and Santa Rosa.

The Celebration featured success stories of three inspiringprojects: Fostering Peace, Humanizing Homelessness andPlanting Roots of Peace.

Attending were students from Elsie Allen, Roseland Prep andRoseland University Prep. Two familiar faces to Sunrise Rotaryare John and Logan, President Merle's grandsons and ElsieAllen Interactors.

NewGen Peacebuilders are an action group of Rotary PeaceFellowship. For more information on these forward actingambassadors, visithttp://www.rotarianactiongroupforpeace.org





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Links

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Partners of Santa Rosa Sunrise RotaryWhat Are My Make Up Options?How to Contact the SunshineCommitteeRotary Showcase - SRSR Dental ClinicSR Sunrise Facebook PageYouth Exchange - District 5130SCARC Meeting ScheduleRotary International Business PortalLatest "Rotarian Magazine"

Executives &DirectorsPresidentMerle Hayes President ElectDoug Shureen President NomineeRich Randolph SecretaryPeter Hoberg

Traveling onPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 21, 2017

San Diego, Florida Keyes, Cuba

Mike Kelly is back from San Diego. However, Mrs. Kelly is onthe road again. Mike's wife sent word from Florida that shemay be considering Cuba....???

Vicki's Garden bloomsPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 21, 2017

Todd Reed, Garden Coordinator,teaches kids how to eat out ofthe garden







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TreasurerSteve Herron Past PresidentEloise Tweeten Rotary FoundationCarolyn Anderson MembershipMarty Behr Service ProjectsSteve Zwick Club AdministrationCarmen Gutierrez Public RelationsJack Strange

Sunrise Garden Project Chair Max Childs presents GardenCoordinator, Todd Reed, with a check for $3,000 to support theongoing work of Vicki's Garden at Steele Lane ElementarySchool -- one of the oldest and dearest service projects of theSanta Rosa Sunrise Rotary Club. Reed reported thatworking in the garden has helped students to learn about andenjoy eating the salads they produce.

Max advised that a garden work party is being planned to giveSunrisers an opportunity to be part of this ongoing programand see its success firsthand.










Alamere Falls HikePosted by Warren Smith Rich Randolph on May 22, 2017

Falling . . .

Above, L-R Rick Lewis and Jim Moir allow fellow trekker andphotographer Warren Smith to document arrival at AlamereFalls in the Pt. Reyes National Monument last Sunday. Themoderate hike was inconsequential to these seasonedsteppers.

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With a 450 foot elevation gain over the 4.5 mile trail, lunchwas welcome at the falls. Alamere descends 30-35 feet fromthe cliff to the beach, and this year's rain provided ampledownfall.

Ask Jim, Warren or Olin for more details, and check out theHiker's Itinerary on the Club Home page.

Fishing in AlaskaPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 21, 2017

Le Roy, Carol and the bear

Upon the bank of a river, while fishing in Alaska, SunriseGolden Hammer and Plumber, LeRoy Carlenzoli -- also knownfor his hunting and fishing expeditions -- and his lovelywife Carol, were surprised by an Alaskan Brown Bear, whileasleep in their tent. LeRoy, always on the alert for anappropriate bribe for the Rotary president, promptly sprangforth to capture the bear and bring it back as a trophy forPresident Merle.

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PanhandlingPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 21, 2017

Out of the frying pan, intoaccounting

The man with the pan, Kent Seegmiller prowls breakfast tablespanhandling for recognition gifts from birthday, anniversaryand high-five members, surrenders his catch to club treasurerSteve Heron.

But what is this? An IOU? Is there an interest charge on that,

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Steve?

Tournament coming soonPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 21, 2017

Why is this man smiling?

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- Is is because he is celebrating a special birthday?

- Or could it be pure delight upon receiving a gift of cookiesfrom President Merle?

- Ahh... It is most certainly because he has 80 plus golfersrecruited for the upcoming 28th Santa Rosa Sunrise RotaryClub Annual Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Friday,June 9, 2017 at the Oakmont Golf Club.

Sponsors, tee signs, and volunteers are still being sought. Andmore golfers and foursomes are also welcome. Contact GolfChair Steve Zwick or Bulletin Editor Max Bridges for up to dateinformation.

Senior hockey playersPosted by dicksie Tamanaha on May 21, 2017

The Dictator and the Photographer

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One of the above hockey stars often appears on the news,pictured in juxtaposition with the President and his advisors. The other pictured player is seen each Thursday morningphotographing another president as she presides over hermany duties. Both are prominent on the ice in senior hockeycompetition, but have never faced off with each other.

Who are the weekend warriors picture above?

News From RIPosted by Max Bridges on May 16, 2017

Linked through sister cities,Rotarians save newborns inBrazil




A mother is in labor, and she’s frightened. Her baby isn’t duefor three months. The closest hospital is 30 miles away, andalthough she makes it there in time, the baby is born weighingbarely 2 pounds.

And there’s another problem.

The hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit has only sevenincubators, and all are in use, so the baby must be transferredto another hospital to receive the critical care he needs. If hesurvives the transfer, his parents will need to find a way tomake trips to that hospital for months.

Many new mothers were facing similar situations at Dr.Leopoldo Bevilacqua Regional Hospital, a state-run facility inBrazil’s Ribeira Valley. Lack of equipment meant some of thehospital’s most vulnerable newborns had to be transferred,which was a factor in São Paulo state’s high infant mortalityrate.

“There are two realities here: people who can pay for a privatehospital and those who can’t,” says Lina Shimizu, whospearheaded the project for the Rotary Club of Registro-Ouro,Brazil. Those who can’t, she says, often have to travel longdistances to get to a state-run hospital such as LeopoldoBevilacqua, which serves 24 towns.



By adding five incubators to the NICU, the hospital nearlydoubled the number of babies its nurses and doctors can carefor.

By partnering on a Rotary Foundation global grant with twoclubs in Nakatsugawa, Japan, Brazilian Rotarians raised$172,500. They funded equipment including five incubators forthe hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), which nearlydoubled the hospital’s capacity to care for fragile newborns. In2013, 129 babies were admitted to the NICU; since thecompletion of the project, the hospital has been able to carefor about 220 babies per year.

Other equipment provided through the grant included fiveventilators, a bilirubin meter, three heated cribs, five vital-signmonitors, and a super LED microprocessed phototherapy unitto treat babies with jaundice. The grant also funded the cost ofpublicity to inform residents about prenatal care workshopsconducted by area health workers. The publicity campaignaimed to reach mothers in remote areas who may not knowwhat services are available to them or about the importance ofprenatal care and breast-feeding.

The Rotary clubs also used the grant to launch apublicity campaign on importance of prenatal care



This global grant marked a turning point for Rotarians inNakatsugawa, who had stopped contributing to internationalprojects after experiencing difficulties on a past grant. Thedifference this time was in the relationship between the citiesof Registro and Nakatsugawa, which established a “sister city”affiliation in 1980.

“This was initially a project of another Brazilian club, but theyspent five years trying to find a partner and funding,” Shimizusays. “We were able to implement it in three years because ofour sister city relationship.”

Rotarians from both cities meet regularly to foster theirfriendships, alternating between Brazil and Japan, and becauseof their close relationship, the Japanese Rotarians felt confidentthat their financial contributions to the project would bemanaged well. In addition, Shimizu, who is of Japanesedescent and speaks fluent Japanese, helped build trust andeffective communication.

A group of Japanese Rotarians visited the NICU after theproject was completed. “After 37 years,” says Mitsuo Hara, amember of the Rotary Club of Nakatsugawa, “there’s afriendship and bond between Rotary members of bothcountries.”

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The Program for June 1st.Posted by Max Bridges on May 25, 2017

Club AssemblyPresident Merle andBoard Members

We will discuss and vote on changes to the ClubBylaws as detailed in the letter from PresidentMerle to all Members dated May 19, 2017. Thisaction includes changes in annual fees and dues aswell as specific minor wording changes in thebylaws. In order to vote on these issues memberswill need to be present at this meeting.

In addition, we will consider a proposal from the district tohold next year's District Conference in conjunction with twoadjoining Districts at a location in the Reno area.

Program Summary from May 25th.

Suzanne Smith,Executive Director

Sonoma CountyTransportation Authority



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Secret GreeterLeasher, Olin

GreeterTamanaha, Dicksie

Thought of the DayOlsen, Steve

Pledge LeaderGachet, Marina







Suzanne provided Sunrisers with the latest info onthe status of Transportation Funding and how thatfunding will be utilized in meeting thetransportation needs of the County.





SpeakersJun 15, 2017Akash KaliaSanta Rosa's Palms Inn, Housing for theHomeless


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Thanks for all the great pictures Warren andRoss! Link to Meeting Sightings. The most recent










Upcoming EventsGolf TournamentOakmont Golf CourseJun 09, 2017 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM 2017-18 Board retreat at Doug'sDoug's placeJun 17, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM June Hike - Sonoma Coast & ShellBeachSonoma Coast & Shell BeachJun 18, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM June Board Meeting moved to June20Interiors Inc.Jun 20, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Merle's DebunkingFranchetti's on DuttonJun 25, 2017 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM July Board MeetingInteriors Inc.Jul 11, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Board Meeting, Fireside, DG socialTo Be ConfirmedSep 13, 2017 5:00 PM – 5:37 PM District Governor VisitFountaingrove Inn Conference CenterSep 14, 2017

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RFEPosted by Rich Randolph on May 29, 2017

Friendship Exchange FromGujarat India








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7:15 AM – 8:30 AM Living Room Center SocialLiving RoomSep 29, 2017 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Fall FundraiserOct 21, 2017




Rob SanvilleBetsy SanvilleMay 15 Marty BehrGinny BehrMay 18 Steve Herron

Above, Mihir Modi of the Rotary Club of GreaterRajkot accepts President Merle's Sunrise flag. Oneof the highlights of the three day visit from thethree State of Gujarat guests was a tour of theCharles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. Betsy Randolph, Museum Docent arranged and ledthe tour. Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa East, and Sunriseeach hosted a couple Friday thru Tuesdaymorning.

Earlier in the day the group enjoyed browsing atOakmont's Annual Car Show, then Jack LondonState Park. President Merle and daughter Kathyprepared a wonderful grilled portabello burgerdinner complete with asparagus and barley saladand ***** strawberry pie!! Thank You Merle!

Sunday the guests and hosts enjoyed the fame ofFrances Ford Coppola Winery & gift shop and a picnic with Bocce at Trione Winery.

The Friendship Exchange brings out the best in newfriendships: People share experiences, hopes,humor and discover similarities are stronger thandifferences.

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Hosts Betsy Randolph and Sue Bisbee of SantaRosa East get to know each other in the SchulzMuseum lobby.









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DirectorsPresidentMerle Hayes President ElectDoug Shureen President NomineeRich Randolph SecretaryPeter Hoberg TreasurerSteve Herron Past PresidentEloise Tweeten Rotary FoundationCarolyn Anderson MembershipMarty Behr Service ProjectsSteve Zwick Club AdministrationCarmen Gutierrez Public RelationsJack Strange

23 New friends celebrated their new acquaintanceat Yeti Indian-Nepalese Restaurant.














Rotarian Manoj Kothari, Insurance Advisor andIndustrialist presents on his area.



Mihir Modi, Entrepreneur, included a description ofhis club, Greater Rajkot's commitment tohealthcare. The club operates two hospitals,including a 16 station dialysis center.

Bhavesh Patel, an Ophthalmologist from Jamnagarenlightened the group on the beauty of the coastalarea, and his club's water conservation successes.



A definite advantage for all Rotary Friendshipparticipants is discovering the joys and attractionsin your own area's backyard! Try Trione Winery fora Bocce picnic! Coppola also provided uniquephoto ops, such as an actual Tucker!



A little Bocce anyone? Beginners luck broughthumility to Sonoma County Rotarians!



The Friendship Exchange brings out the best in newfriendships: People share experiences, hopes,humor and discover similarities are stronger thandifferences. Goodwill and Better Friendships arejust the Beginning!!

When we all get togetherPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 29, 2017

What does 5130 + 5150 +5160 equal?Answer: 5,000 Rotarians

Would you like to get in contact with 5,000Rotarians who meet each week in clubs from SanFrancisco to Eureka, to San Ramon to Weed? Three Rotary Districts from our neck of the woods

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are planning to have a combined conference ofDistricts 5130, 5150 and 5160 in May 2019.

Two-thirds of all clubs in these three districts willneed to vote in favor of this giant collaboration inorder for it to take place. Results are due by June15, 2017. Be ready to cast your vote at thiscoming meeting on June 1, 2017.

SCARCPosted by Rich Randolph on May 29, 2017

SCARC Saddles Up

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AKA Sonoma County Area Rotary Clubs met lastThursday evening at the Saddle Club to attractinterest in Rotary's Peace and Conflict ResolutionFellowships

On the heels of local NewGen PeacebuildersCelebration recently, this monthly meeting of clubswas treated to food for the body as well as hemind. Petaluma Sunrise Rotarian Lily Goodman-Frietas presented the current scope of Peace Fellowand Certification Curriculum offered at 6universities worldwide. Designed to empowergraduate skills to "wage peace", this highlycompetitive, collaborative graduate level programaccepts international students from the military,civilian, NFP, educational and businessbackgrounds.

For more info on this popular program, check outRotary Peace Fellowships.

Who's whoPosted by Dicksie Tamanaha on May 29, 2017

Could you identifythe famous senior hockeyplayers pictured in the lastBulletin?

Look carefully at the above close up photos andmake a guess:

___ Is it Wayne Gretsky and Vladimir Putin?

___ Is it Warren Smith and Sidney Crosby?

___ Could it be Warren Smith and Vladimir Putin?

And if it is these two, who do you think would winthe hockey match up?

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June 2017

John F. Germ

President 2016-17

Growing up in Chattanooga, Tenn., my brothersand I learned young to work hard. It was a lessontaught to us by our father, who had come to theUnited States, alone, as a teenager. He wanted ourlives to be better and easier than his had been; hewanted to give us the education and opportunitiesthat he had missed. We always knew, when hecame home at 8 o'clock in the morning afterworking a night shift at the paper mill, that he wasdoing it for us.

Looking back, through the prism of many years, Isee in my father's hard work not only anexpression of his love for us, but the universaldesire of each generation to care for and lift up thenext. And looking back at this year of service inRotary, I see that desire reflected in each of uswho have chosen to be part of this greatorganization. It is natural for parents to want to




make things better for their children. ThroughRotary, we can do so much more: We can makethings better, not only for our own children, but forall children. We have the opportunity to care forand lift up those who need us the most – whetherthey are in our own community or on the otherside of the world.

As Judy and I have traveled the world for Rotaryover the last two years, we've been reminded,again and again, of what motivates us in Rotary:the simple desire to be of assistance, to give ahelping hand to those who need it. Whether itmeans building a blood bank in Uganda, deliveringan X-ray machine to a village in Guatemala, ortaking care of refugees in Lebanon, Rotarians aredoing what is needed most for the people who aremost in need. They're working hard for thecommunities they care about, helping the people ofthose communities lead better lives.

To me, that is the essence of Rotary: that desire tobe of assistance, that willingness to work for thegood of others. In Rotary, when someone needshelp and you can give that help, you don't walkaway. You don't turn your back. You say, I'm herefor you. I'll do whatever I can. And I know thatwhatever I do, I'm not doing it alone – I'm doing itwith Rotary Serving Humanity.

Message from the Foundation TrusteeChairPosted by Max Bridges on May 29, 2017

Message from theFoundation TrusteeChairJune 2017





Kalyan Banerjee


Working to ensure the Foundation's future

We've had a wonderful time celebrating all theextraordinary achievements of The RotaryFoundation's first 100 years. As we approach theend of this centennial year, it's time to turn ourattention to the Foundation's future. What can wedo right now to ensure that the Foundation willreach even greater heights in the next 100 years?

First, we must finish our work to eradicate polio. Ifwe fail, we risk a global return of the disease – upto 200,000 new cases every year, within 10 years.But if we succeed, the world would enjoy a savingsas high as $50 billion by 2035. There really is nochoice: We must succeed.

What can you do? Raise money, advocate forgovernment support, and share the inspirationalstory of Rotary's steadfast commitment to a polio-free world.

Of course, our work to end polio isn't the onlycompelling story we have to tell. Your club's districtand global grant projects are successes that youshould share with your local community and media.Tell them about the scholars you are sponsoring,the vocational training team that is visiting ortraveling from your district, and the causes theFoundation supports.

After you've impressed people with theFoundation's many accomplishments, ask them tojoin us – as members, supporters, or volunteers. Ibelieve that every Rotarian should make an annual



contribution to the Foundation, because it is ourFoundation, and we are ultimately responsible forits success – yet that doesn't mean that weshouldn't also encourage others to contribute.Telling others about our work providing clean waterand basic education, fighting disease, andpromoting peace helps drive interest in ourFoundation and clubs.

Even though you and I won't be around tocelebrate the Foundation's 200th anniversary in2117, we begin to set the stage now. Workingtogether, we can continue the Foundation's longtradition of good work and give future Rotarianseven more reasons to celebrate.


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