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Rotary Theme 2025-26

Senior BBQ

CLUB PRESS RELEASE

This is an ALL HANDS ON DECK event for members. 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.

Ladies of Woodland Rotary Host Dinner

Last weekend the Ladies of Woodland Rotary hosted a special paella dinner under the lights with live music at the home of Yvette and Chip Roy. The lucky receipients were Chuck & Joyce Maltese, Dick & Muffy Hoppin, Kevin & Lorie Haarberg and Chuck & Linda Santoni. This was a featured auction item sold at the Club's 2025 Dinner Auction. Thank you Ladies!!

September 9th Meeting -

District Governor's Visit

Today President Aniek Pflager welcomed Joy Alaidarous, 2025-26 District 5160 Governor, to our meeting. As is the custom, DG Joy met with the Club's Board of Directors prior to the Club meeting, to learn more about what our Club is doing.

Visiting Rotarians Woody Fridae (Winters Rotary), District Governor-elect; and Keith Rode (Woodland Sunrise), Assistant District Governor, along with Woodland Sunrise Rotarians Don Sharp and Byron MacConnell joined us today.

Brian Dwyer and Tabb Randolph were in the Century Spotlight today. Tabb was sponsored into the Club by the late Bob Moeller. Tabb remembers Bob introducing him to other members, but not always remembering his name (No surprise!!). Kevin Haarberg sponsored Brian into the Club. Brian was particularly appreciative of the Club's support for Woodland Little League field improvements when Brian was President of that organization.

President Aniek thanked Lori McGrath for providing the Club with a birthday cake today in celebration of California's 175 anniversary of statehood. Les Engelmann and wife Gail celebrated their wedding anniversary on Sep 7 (Joliet IL). Club Treasurer Tom Schwarzgruber reported the Club has received $1650 in member donations towards our Shelter Box Campaign. President Aniek urged further member donations to bring the total up to $2,500 by end of the campaign on Tuesday, September 30.

Clyde Brooker was in charge of Recognition today, asking questions about exploring your ancestry. Kevin Haarberg had a great dining experience last Friday as he & his wife Lorie, joined by the Chuck & Joyce Maltese, Dick & Muffy Hoppin, and Chuck & Linda Santoni at Yvette & Chip Roy's home for a paella dinner put on by the Ladies of Woodland Rotary. This was an auction item sold at the 2025 Dinner Auction. Tom Schwarzgruber chided Clyde for talking too much and not generating enough Recognition revenue for the Club today. Mark Ullrich was happy the SF 49ers won their first game of the season and subsequently released their struggling kicker. Don Huff is enjoying this dove season as he 'got his limit' this morning. Jayne Williams provided a detailed account of her ancestry. Peter Holmes recounted his trip to Scotland and the Isle of Skye last year, where the Macloed ancestry emigrated from.

Carl Rodegerdts, who joined the Club in 1971 and served as President in 1986-87, received the Club's Bridge Builder Award from District Governor Joy and President Aniek Pflager for his many years of service in support of the Club.

District Gove

District Governor Joy Alaidarous, herself as a member of the Rotary Club of Rossmoor in Walnut Creek, was our speaker today giving us an overview of District 5160, its leadership, initiatives and gatherings planned for the year. District 5160's theme for this year is Building Bridges. Joy explained that as a five year old child, she contracted polio which was ultimately treated, but the experience set her on a path of doing good work for others. More about District 5160 can be found on its website: https://rotary5160.org/

September 2nd Meeting

Jim McGibbon, Jordi Richter and Ryan Burger (Jordi got Ryan to stand up!) led today's Rotary Grace.

Woodland Sunrise Rotarians Don Sharp, Byron MacConnell and Don Eastin visited today. Don Eastin reminded us about the Woodland Sunrise Salmon/Tri Tip BBQ coming up Oct 4. Ann Taylor introduced her guest today, granddaughter Allison.

Lori McGrath was in the Century Spotlight today. Lori became a member on Sep 3, 2024, and loves what Rotary does and the fun we have. Dick Hoppin and wife Muffy will celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary on Sep 5.

Don Huff took charge of today's Recognition. First, he fined himself for the opening of dove season (and Dave Molinaro went with him), and then he fined everyone who were sitting at the same table they sat at last meeting. Kevin Haarberg was happy about traveling to his alma matter in South Dakota and witness his team beat Sacramento State. David Pinto was back after a three week absence to care for his wife Rebecca who suffered a badly broken arm when they hiked in Yosemite early in August. David also shared information about the NAMI annual walk on Sep 27, a fund raising campaign. Blair Voelz 'rang the bell' because the harvest of his wine grapes was completed. Jeff Burger was also happy for dove season opening as he went out with his dad George.

President Aniek Pflager welcomed our guest speaker Jan Murrillo who gave us a program on Wings Beneath Our Feet, and their annual fundraiser 'Walk For Your Angel' event on Oct 18 at Windmill Vineyards in Woodland. Thanks to Ryan Burger who aranged for and introduced our speaker today.

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

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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