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Rotary Theme 2025-26

Senior BBQ

This is an ALL HANDS ON DECK event for members. Don't forget to signup for your preferred assignment! Signup sheets are available at Tuesday meetings. You can also email Angela Lynn at angela@lynn-capital.com.

100 Acts of Service

Campaign

We’re on a mission! For our Centennial Year the Rotary Club of Woodland is taking on the challenge of completing 100 Acts of Service!

What qualifies as an Act of Service? Simply ask yourself: Does it pass the Rotary Four-Way Test? We’re tracking every project, big or small, and celebrating as we go. Follow along as we work toward 100 and beyond!

Got questions, an idea or want to join in? Click here for more information or email Angela Lynn at angela@lynn-capital.com.

August 26th Meeting

President Aniek greeted a good sized crowd with news that past Club President Karl Diekman was in a Redding hospital today recovering from a heart attack and subsequent by-pass surgery. Karl is expected to go home soon, but the family has asked that friends avoid trying to contact Karl until at least Friday, August 29.

Dan Stroski reported ten Inbound 2025-26 Rotary Youth Exchange students for Districts 5160 and 5180 participated in an orientation at the Hotel Woodland this past Saturday and Sunday. The students are from (District 5160 homes) Slovaki, Poland, France and Taiwan, as well as (District 5180 homes) Denmark, Italy, Argentina, Brazil, Spain and Belgium. Dan also thanked Judy Whisker (Judy's Catering) for her help in making the event work well.

Jim Nolan, inducted into the Club in 1981, and Club President in 1993-94, was in today's Century Spotlight. Early August 31 anniversary warnings went out to Tim Pettit as he and wife Nadine were married in 2003 in Murphy's CA; and Brian Dwyer as he and wife Janelle will celebrate their 17th this year.

Dan Stroski took the lead on today's Fine Session/Recognition, asking questions about the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Peter Holmes (and wife Christine) proudly announced the birth of their first grandchild, Elowyn Macleod Cooper, to their daughter Isabella, last Thursday. Angela Lynn was happy for her son Xander who moved last week to attend Chico State. Dick Hoppin (and wife Muffy) announced the birth of their 8th great grandchild Claire.

Our own Linda Walsh was today's program speaker, giving us a look into how she learned to paint, and shared the many of the places she visited along the way.

August 19th Meeting

President Aniek Pflager welcomed those attending today to a meeting of the ‘Best Darn Club in the World!’ We were delighted when Noah Cox and his fiance Marissa Anderson joined us today. Noah was the second of two recipients of the 2025 George Berrettoni Memorial Scholarship, receiving $2500 from the Woodland Rotary Endowment. Noah graduated from Esparto High School in 2024 with a GPA of 4.25, ranking him first in a class of 62 students. Noah was active in the local Boy Scouts as a member of Troop 464, and later became an Eagle Scout. The Endowment received a letter of recommendation from his Scout Master Jim Nieces. Noah currently attends Santa Clara University, just as George Berrettoni did.

Shawn Seyk got an early warning on his 26^th wedding anniversary with wife Brenda on August 21^st. He said they will be celebrating by helping their daughter move into her dorm (that has no air conditioning) at Chico State that day. Jim Nolan ‘survived’ his August 17^th birthday (Dublin, Ireland) on a family cruise in Alaska.

President Aniek issued a Shelter Box Challenge, looking for donations from Club members to support the Club’s effort to make Shelter Box our international project in our centennial year. The Club’s Endowment Board is being asked to match member donations to potentially double the impact of our gifts. President Aniek has started with a personal donation to Shelter Box which pays for a family bedding kit (see image above). Checks should be made out to ‘Woodland Rotary Endowment’ and can be submitted to the back table at upcoming Club meetings. President Aniek indicated the deadline to contribute will be extended to September 30, 2025.

Mark Ullrich took the lead on Recognition today. Lisa Martinez Dunham, who joined the Club on August 6, 2019, was highlighted in today’s Century Spotlight. Mark then had questions about this year’s Fair. Mark said he has memories going back to his childhood about attending the Fair, and still supports it today. However, Mark was really surprised about the high prices being charged there this year. He asked a series of related questions. Mike Chandler discovered a plain hot dog at the Fair this year cost $10; cheese was $2 extra! Ann Taylor discovered the price of a taco at this year’s Fair was $4.50, and the booth selling them sold out on Sunday.

Our own Blair Voelz was today’s program speaker, telling us about his life in farming entitled 'My Agriculture Experiences Then & Now'. Originally from Exeter CA, today Blair grows rice, olives for oil, and grapes for wine on his Colusa County parcels along the County Line Road outside of Dunnigan with the help of his son Eli and wife Jan. He also gets help from his faithful dog Shadow.

Woodland Rotary Helps

Salvation Army's

Back to School Child Spree

President Aniek Pflager, Gena Bravo and her daughter Lillian, Brian Dwyer and his wife Janelle, and Lori McGrath volunteered in Salvation Army's Back to School Child Spree on August 9 at Woodland's JC Penney to assist qualified local children as they did some back to school shopping. As President Aniek said, this is what 'Unite for Good' is all about, and excellent examples of our 100 Acts of Service effort this year. Read more about the event in this Daily Democrat article.

Construction of FFA/4-H Show/Auction Arena Nearing Completion

Chuck Moore provided us with these photos of the FFA/4-H Show/Auction Arena construction which is nearing completion at the Yolo Fairgrounds. Electrical and concrete work has been completed. Our Club has pledged $25,000 from the 2024 Dinner Auction proceeds and helped obtain $13,400 in District 5160 grant funding for the project. Completion is expected later this month.

District 5160 Wheelchair Distribution and

Community Service Adventure

Rotary District 5160 has organized a Wheelchair Distribution and Community Service Adventure to

Oaxaca, Mexico October 9-14, 2025

Members interested in a powerful service opportunity are encouraged to review the brochure linked below for information. To reserve your space complete and mail the last page application, a photocopy of your passport, and the deposit to Howard Tours, 526 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610. This trip to limited to 30 individuals, so it may go fast. Contact District Governor-elect Woody Fridae at 530 204-8563 or woodyrotary5160@gmail.com for additional information.

Wheeled Adventure Oaxaca 2025

President Bob Demoted!!

About 60 members and guests braved a very warm Monday evening, June 30, to take in the Club's 2025 Demotion in the beautiful and shaded backyard of our hosts Gail and Tom Schwarzgruber, and enjoy a BBQ dinner by Ludy's and Judy's Catering. Jim Nolan led a program to officially demote and thank outgoing Club President Bob Nakken who was joined by his wife Gaye. This was Bob's second term as President having previously served in 2009-10. Bob endured some roasting about his golf exploits, and his long hair, but he received his retired President's plaque and related badge with the geniune thanks from all attending. In turn Aniek Pflager, joined by husband Curtiss, received her President's badge as she will serve as Club President in 2025-26, our 100th year in service to our community. Also installed was Nick Roncoroni, joined by wife Ellen Martin, who will serve as President-elect in the coming year. Aniek will begin her reign at the Club's next meeting, Tuesday, July 8 at the Hotel Woodland. View all of the Demotion photos in the Photo Gallery.

News From Club Polio Warrior Mark Ullrich:

Polio Update (June 12, 2025)

We are so close!

Let’s finish what we started. Let’s keep our promise to End Polio—for good.

After decades of tireless effort, steadfast commitment, and global collaboration, we stand on the threshold of history: the eradication of polio.
Thanks to your support, Rotary’s PolioPlus program has immunized over 2.5 billion children and reduced polio cases by 99.9%.

But we’re not done yet—and now is not the time to ease up.

As we approach the end of the Rotary year, we're asking every Rotarian to help make one final, determined push toward a polio-free world.

Eradicating the last 0.1% of polio is the hardest part—reaching children in the most remote areas, responding quickly to outbreaks, and fighting persistent misinformation.
But we are making progress, and every contribution brings us closer to our goal.

This is where every dollar counts, and where your donation can truly change the course of history.

Last year at this time everyone in our District gave over $163,000.
Right now we are falling short at $148,200.
Even still, all but 12 clubs have given something.
And over half have either hit the $1,500 goal or are very close.

We’re calling on every Rotarian and Rotaracter in our District - and Rotarians around the world—to rally now. Whether it’s $25 or $250, your contribution helps fund vaccinations, health infrastructure, and surveillance systems that protect the world’s most vulnerable.

Remember - Every dollar is matched 2-to-1 by the Gates Foundation, tripling your impact.

It’s easy to do!
Please go to endpolio.org. (link available below) Click the Donate button, sign in, and make your donation. You can also make a one-time donation in honor or in memory of someone.

Please make your final contribution this Rotary year to PolioPlus today, and encourage others to do the same.
Together, we’ve come this far.
Together, we can cross the finish line.

Your District Leadership, Club Presidents, Foundation Chairs and the PolioPlus Team

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.

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