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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

July 23rd Meeting

Scholarship Chair Shawn Seyk introduced Amhirani 'Ama' Urozco-Ruiz and her parents today. As this year's valedictorian of Pioneer High School with a 4.47GPA, Ama will receive a $6,000 scholarship from Woodland Rotary ($1500 per year over four years). Ama plans to attend UC Berkeley as a pre-law student in the Fall with hopes of becoming a prosecutor.

President Bob Nakken, along with Grants and Service Committee member Yvette Roy, presented checks today to representatives of Make It Happen in Yolo County and the Woodland Community College Foster & Kinship Education Program based on proceeds received at Woodland Rotary's 2024 Dinner Auction last April. Make It Happen (top photo), represented by Executive Director Cathi Schmidt (left) and Board Member Yvonne Emmons, received $5,000 for their work helping Yolo County youth ages 18-24 as they transition from foster care to independent living. More information about Make It Happen is available at https://www.mihyolo.org/ The WCC Foster & Kinship Education Program, represented by Program Coordinator Cherie Schroeder (left), Russetta Walker (right) and Holly, student, received $10,000, for its work helping families and children manage the challenges faced by foster, kinship and adoptive families. More information about the WCC Foster & Kinship Education Program is available at https://yolofostercare.com/ . President Bob went on say Woodland Rotary's contribution to the Yolo County Fair Heritage Foundation in support of completing the FFA/$-H livestock auction arena bleachers and other infrastructure (our main recipient), is still pending due to ongoing efforts to secure a Rotary District 5160 grant for the project.

Woodland Sunrise Rotarians Byron MacConnell and Don Sharp joined us again today. Byron announced Woodland Sunrise's raffle of a 'restored and enhanced' 1970 Chevy C10 Truck as a fundraiser for the Woodland Soccer Club's soccer fields project at the Woodland Sports Park. More information about the raffle is available here. Gary Bunch announced to interested golfers Spero Medical is having a benefit golf tournament September 9th at Yocha DeHe Golf Club. The QR code on the card can provide more information.

Chuck Maltese handled today's Recognition with questions about the best and worst neighbors you've had. Eric Zane was fined for growing his back his mustache. Jim McGibbon fessed up to having his 84th birthday (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) back on June 24. With the pot at $718 and 6 cards left, Blair Voelz found himself a free lunch. Dan Stroski turned 68 years old today (San Pablo CA) and was serenaded with 'Happy Birthday'! Kris Kristensen was happy to take an Alaska Airlines flight from Sacramento to San Diego last week with his 25 year old great nephew Jens Houck serving as the Captain.

David Wilkinson, founder and Past President of the Woodland Tree Foundation was our guest speaker today providing us with an in-depth look at the Foundation's history, mission and projects. Thanks to Mark Ullrich for arranging for and introducing this program.

July 16th Meeting

President Bob Nakken presented Barbara Sonin with her 3rd Paul Harris Fellowship pin in recognition of her significant financial contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Shawn Seyk announced the Woodland Soccer Club is holding its inaugural fundraising concert 'Labor Day of Love' Sunday, September 1st at Velocity Island Park to raise funds for the proposed youth soccer fields at the Woodland Sports Park. For ticket information click on the flyer's QR code. Our guests today included Wendy Casas-Raviotta's daughter Maya Raviotta; Jayne Williams introduced ALMS student Ronvic Cuevas; Visiting Woodland Sunrise Rotarian Don Sharp; and prospective new member Lori McGrath, introduced by Yvette Roy. Jayne Williams was in charge of today's Recognition. Our guest speaker today was Apura Behal, the 'Padilla Attorney' in the Yolo County Public Defenders Office and Co-founder of the Unity Bar of Yolo County. Introduced by Programs Chair Wendy Casas, Apura gave us a program on "Immigration".

President Karl Demoted!!

Forty (40) members and guests enjoyed a buffet luncheon at The Hive on June 25th as the Club Demoted, and thanked President Karl Diekman for his service this past year. Immediate Past President Shawn Seyk presented a commemorative plaque with the Club's recent group picture on it to Karl, as well as his Past President's badge. Karl thanked the Club for their support this past year and presented 'Quite Rotarian' pins to several members for their valuable work behind the scenes. Shawn presented a Club President's badge and pin the Bob Nakken, and presented Aniek Plager with her President-elect badge. The meeting concluded with a standing ovation for President Karl.

We will be Dark on Tuesday, July 2, in honor of Independence Day. President Bob Nakken will preside over his first Club meeting on Tuesday, July 9th at the Hotel Woodland.

WHS Interact Selects 2024-25 Officers

Jayne Williams reports the Woodland High School Interact Club, which our Club helps sponsor, has selected their 2024-25 Officers, shown here. Jayne indicates the Club is planning an aggressive year of Service Before Self.

Postcards from Singapore -

2024 Rotary International Convention

President Karl Diekman, and President-elect Bob Nakken and his wife Gaye, are attending the 2024 Rotary International Convention in Singapore. Here are some of the things they are seeing.

The Convention Center in Singapore.

The House of Friendship including a visit to Mobile Clinics in Ukraine.

The Opening Session alongside two attendees from Metz, France. Calum Scott performed.

President Karl attended a People of Action Award Dinner where Dr. Walley Temple (Rotary Club of Calgary, Canada) was recognized for his work on Cervical Cancer Prevention in Central America which our Club supported.

Meet Our New Member - Angela Lynn

Angela Lynn, sponsored by Brian Dwyer, was installed as a new member of the Club on May 14, 2024 by President Karl Diekman. At our request, Angela provided us with the following bio. If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to introduce yourself to Angela when you meet and welcome her to the Club.

Born and raised in Woodland, CA (a fourth generation “Vannucci”), I graduated Woodland High School in 1997, played volleyball at Yuba Community College for 2-years, then transferred to Colorado School of Mines in 2000 to finish my volleyball career and my bachelor’s degree in economics.

In 2003, I moved back to California and started my career in private-money lending, where I then obtained my master’s in accountancy, and my California Real Estate Broker license. Earlier this year, my husband (Michael Lynn) and I launched Lynn Capital Partners right here in my hometown and began exploring opportunities to plug-in into the community.

Lynn Capital Partners (“LCP”) is a nationwide, private-money mortgage brokerage, with the goal to meet an immediate financing need for our clients. However, the heart of LCP is to be a place of partnership, where new and seasoned professionals work together on building strong foundations in business and in their communities, through the channel of private-money lending. After attending a few Rotary meetings after being invited by long-time friend Brian Dwyer, it became apparent Rotary would be a perfect fit!

With all that being said, I am truly honored and excited to be a formal Rotarian, and looking forward to getting plugged in!

Meet Our New Member - Chris Stamm

Chris Stamm, sponsored by Steve Venables, was installed as a new member of the Club on May 14, 2024 by President Karl Diekman. At our request, Chris provided us with the following bio. If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to introduce yourself to Chris when you meet and welcome him to the Club.

I was born in Chicago and moved to Conroe, Texas with my family when I was six. Later, I graduated from the University of Texas (Hook 'em Horns!) and began a career in sales. In 2017 after 23 years, I decided to retire early so I could embark on some new adventures. Shortly after retiring my wife Janis, a California girl, appeared in life. We have been together for six wonderful years.

Coming from a family of servant leaders, Janis encouraged me to get more involved with the community and soon found myself joining the Rotary Club as well being a Salvation Army volunteer and later a board member. This is where I discovered a real sense of purpose that had been lacking in my life.

In December 2023, after calling the Lone Star state home for 46 years, we decided to load up the wagon and head west to California so she could be closer to her parents. We are both active members of the Davis Odd Fellows lodge. We also love wine tastings, hiking, and supporting the nonprofit Janis founded - Unleashing the Possibilities - which is working on building a new animal shelter for YOLO county.

We love it here in Woodland and I am excited about our future!

From Club Polio Warrior Mark Ullrich:

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