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Rotary Theme 2024-25

Stephanie Urchick, 2024-25 Rotary International President

https://www.rotary.org/en/stephanie-urchick-celebrates-magic-rotary

Daniel Geraldi, 2024-25 Governor,

Rotary District 5160

VIEW VIDEO HERE DG Welcome letter

October 8th Meeting

President Bob Nakken led our meeting again today. One of his key actions today was to welcome Linda Walsh, sponsored by Ann Taylor, as a new member of our Club.

It was nice to see Kevin Haarberg back in attendance after a medical leave absence. Jayne Williams extended an invitation to attend All Leaders Must Serve (ALMS) Annual Dinner on Nov 7 at the ALMS Clubhouse, 519 Second Street.

Chuck Maltese took charge of today's Recognition and quickly fined Mark Ullrich for overstating the SF 49ers capabilities this season. Shawn Seyk enjoyed last Saturday's Salmon BBQ by the Sunrise Rotary Club which has pledged to support the Woodland Soccer Club with $35,000 this year. Preston Schaub celebrated his 37th birthday on Sep 25 (New Jersey). Kris Kristensen 'rang the bell' after enjoying a recent historical 'D-Day to the Rhine' tour of World War II sites including London, the D-Day beaches in Normandy, Bastogne and others. Eric Sharp had a great fishing trip along the Snake River in Idaho.

Doni DeBolt, Executive Director, Yolo County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), was our guest speaker today giving us a program on Yolo CASA's services to local foster youth through the use of trained volunteers. Thanks to Program Coordinator Wendy Casas-Raviotta for arranging for and introducing today's program. More about Yolo CASA can be found on their website: www.yolocasa.org

October 1st Meeting

Having returned home from some travel, President Bob Nakken once again presided over today's meeting. Steve Venables was solo in leading us in today's Rotary Grace.

Aniek Pflager happily reported last Tuesday's Senior BBQ was a success, with over 300 local seniors being served. She thanked everyone for participating, and gave a shout out to Cracchiolo's Market for their amazing help with food delivery and pick-up, providing dishes and much more. Ann Taylor celebrated her 91st birthday TODAY (San Francisco) and was serenaded with 'Happy Birthday' by the group. Lori McGrath recently traveled to Oregon and visited a meeting of the Greater Bend (OR) Rotary Club, bringing back a flag from them. Carl Rodegerdts celebrated his 88th birthday (Woodland) on Sep 22.

After many tests and a big appointment with his wife Kay's doctors, Ernie Hodges was happy to say they discovered her dementia was not as bad as originally thought. Marie Galbo 'rang the bell' with the news that her grandson Kai was born on Sep 24. Yvette Roy made her debut as the leader of Recognition today, entertaining us with 'Name that Rotarian'. Visiting Woodland Sunrise Rotarian Don Sharp was happy to report his partner Byron MacConnell was at home and recovering after being taken to the hospital with a stroke and receiving great care there.

Serena Durand, Manager, Job Development, Best Buddies, was our guest speaker today providing us with a look at the work Best Buddies does to help people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. More about Best Buddies can be found on their website: https://www.bestbuddies.org/california/

Senior BBQ 2024 -

A Great Success!

The Club's Senior BBQ for 2024 was held on Tuesday, September 24 at the Rotary Park picnic area of the Yolo Fairgrounds. Once again Aniek Pflager did a great job of organizing the effort. Club members were out dipping, grilling and serving over 300 guests who attended.

The Club especially thanks Cracchiolo's Market and Catering, who partnered with us once again to help prepare the meal. Their dedication and support over the years have been instrumental in making this event successful. We truly appreciate their involvement in serving our community's seniors.

News From Club Polio Warrior Mark Ullrich:

Human cases confirmed	As of 9/18/24	Total	Total	Total	Total
	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
WPV (Wild Poliovirus)	36 (7 at same time in 2023)	12	30	6	140
WPV–Afghanistan	19	6	2	4	56
WPV-Pakistan	17	6	20	1	84
WPV- Other countries	0	0	8	1	0

Variant (circulating vaccine derived -polio weekly global confirmed cases	165 (264 at same time in 2023)	528*	878	699	1117

Your donations at work:

Rotary has contributed $500,000 toward the purchase of the polio vaccine for the Gaza vaccination initiative. This could not happen with our contribution and that of the Gates Foundation!

More information about Rotary's End Polio Now can be found at its website: https://www.endpolio.org/

Here you can sign up to receive the End Polio Now newsletter.

Meet Our New Member -

Lori McGrath

Lori McGrath, sponsored by Yvette Roy, was installed as a new member of the Club on September 3, 2024 by President Bob Nakken. At our request, Lori provided us with the following bio. If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to introduce yourself to Lori when you meet and welcome her to the Club.

I am a Bay Area native who happily moved to Woodland in 2015. I have always thought that serving my community is important, both in my professional and private life. I was in law enforcement for over thirty years, first as a Correctional Officer and then as a Deputy Sheriff for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. In 1979 I graduated from Mount Diablo High School in Concord CA and attended City College of San Francisco. I am a member of the International Police Association.

Since moving to Woodland after my retirement, I have been active in this wonderful community. I belong to the Yolo County Retired Peace Officers’ Association. I am a member of the Vacaville Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, where I chair the Drug Awareness Program. We participate in educational and community events to inform young people about issues related to drugs and alcohol. I was grateful to be named the Elk of the Year for 2024-2025, by the Vacaville Elks. I am an associated member of the Woodland Elks. I am also a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Woodland Parlor No. 90. I have especially enjoyed being a part of their program to provide scholarship assistance to deserving young women.

I also enjoy hiking, walking and touring and photographing lighthouses. I learned about the great work of Rotary Clubs from my cousin, who recently became a member of the San Mateo Rotary Club. I look forward to meeting all of you and working with you for the benefit of our community.

Youth Exchange Orientation at

Wild Wings

Five Rotary Youth Exchange students who recently arrived in the United States from Belgium, Bolivia, Italy, Germany and Thailand to live with local families and attend local high schools in Rotary Districts 5160 and 5180 for the coming academic year gathered with their host families at Wild Wings 'Nest" on August 25 & 26 to continue their orientation. District 5160 & 5180 Governors Dan Geraldi and Steve Turner were on hand to welcome the students. Rotary Clubs including Woodland Noon, Luna Vista, Redding East and Vacaville provided food for the 25 attendees over the two days. Thanks to Inbound Youth Exchange Coordinator Dan Stroski for his leadership. View more information;.

County Fair/Beer Booth Week

August 14-18

YOLO COUNTY'S 10 ROTARY CLUBS COMBINED TO FILL 150 SCHEDULE SLOTS AT THE ROTARY BEER BOOTH THIS YEAR. ASSISTANT BOOTH CHAIR GARY WEGENER THANKED...

TABB RANDOLPH, FRITZ VAN DER HOEK, CLYDE BROOKER, REGGIE POWELL, ANGELA LYNN, ANIEK PFLAGER, BRIAN DWYER, ROB BEGGS, DAVID PINTO, JIM NOLAN, BARBARA SONIN, BLAIR VOELZ & DAN STROSKI

...FOR THEIR EFFORTS.

Net profits from the 2024 Booth total $49,943 (up from $35,000 in 2023 and up from $27,000 in 2022) which is being distributed among the participating Yolo County Rotary Clubs. Our Club's portion comes to $4,741.48.

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