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100 Acts of Service

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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.

World Polio Day October 23

Bartending Sunrise Rotary Salmon Feed

Sunrise Rotary held its annual Salmon BBQ at the Fairgrounds October 4, and Don Huff, former member Mike Russell, Jeff Burger, Ryan Burger, and Ryan's brother Matthew tended bar, just as Sunrise Rotary does at our Dinner Auctions. President Aniek Pflager was on hand to inspect!

September 30th Meeting

President Aniek Pflager welcomed a smaller gathering today, probably due to the vacation season, the Hotel’s parking lot being closed for reconstruction, and a couple of folks away dealing with health issues. She thanked everyone for making last week’s Senior BBQ a success, and specifically thanked Angela Lynn for her extensive support of the event on the Club’s social media pages.

Club Foundation Chair Tom Schwarzgruber presented Tim Pettit with his 9^th Paul Harris Fellowship pin, recognizing Tim’s significant financial contributions to the Rotary Foundation.

Visiting Woodland Sunrise Rotarians Byron MacConnell and Fritz van der Hoek joined us today. Preston Schaub celebrated his 38^th birthday (Hackettstown NJ) on September 25 by going camping. Carl Rodegerdts ‘enjoyed the day’ on September 22 as he celebrated his 89^th birthday (on Third Street in Woodland).

President Aniek reminded us today was the end of the Club’s Shelter Box Campaign conducted this past month to raise funds for the Club to support the Shelter Box Program. Treasurer Tom Schwarzgruber announced member donations have met the $2,500 goal President Aniek had set for the campaign. Earlier this month, the Woodland Rotary Endowment Board agreed to match member contributions up to $2,500 from the Community Fund. The combined $5,000 will enable the Club to purchase five (5) family shelter packages for Shelter Box.

Brian Dwyer took the lead on Recognition today, his first time in that role. He asked a series of questions about the Sacramento Kings. Angela Lynn was happy her husband Mike is retiring this Thursday after 26 years with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department. They are planning a 24 day trip to Sri Lanka and the Maldives later this year. Jim McGibbon was sad to miss the Senior BBQ this year because his back went out on him. He was also proud that his son Bruce’s daughter, Jim’s granddaughter, recently became a National Merit Scholar. Dick Hoppin announced he and wife Muffy recently became great grandparents for the 9^th time.

Our guest speaker today was Glen Rickelton, Senior Airport Manager for Planning and Development with the Sacramento County Department of Airports. The current Sacramento Airport Master Plan update was completed by Glen and his staff, and serves as the principal guiding document supporting SMForward, Sacramento International Airport’s $1.3 billion package of capital expansion projects, including terminal and concourse, parking and rental car facility enhancements currently under construction. Glen gave us a program on these improvements. More information about SMForward is available at: https://sacramento.aero/smforward

Woodland Rotary at NAMI Walks '25

Woodland Rotary was well represented at NAMI Walks Yolo County 2025 at Woodland Community College on September 27 as President Aniek Pflager joined with Barbara Sonin, Christian Sherrill and David Pinto participated. David is a Board member with NAMI Yolo County (National Alliance on Mental Health), a local affilliate of the national organization, which advocates for individuals with mental illness. The event has raised over $50,000.

Senior BBQ 2025

A pleasant, warm Fall day greeted an estimated 250 local seniors who came to Rotary Park at the Yolo Fairgrounds for a BBQ chicken lunch with potato salad, watermelon, roll and ice cream for dessert provided by the Rotary Club of Woodland, and served by its members under the leadership of President Aniek Pflager. Thanks to Cracciolos for the food they provided. Leftovers went to first responders at local fire stations, and to the Fourth and Hope shelter. View story in Daily Democrat.

September 16th Meeting

President Aniek Pflager greeted a smaller audience today as the Fall travel season is getting underway. Her main message was to get ready for the Senior BBQ at Rotary Park next Tuesday, September 23, but she also was happy to announce Club members have already donated more than $2,000 to the Shelter Box Campaign. The Endowment Board approved a match of member donations to Shelter Box last week. and Jayne Williams announced the Woodland High School Interact Club has also donated $700 of their funds to Shelter Box. Jordi Richter and Dan Stroski led us in today's Rotary Grace.

Woodland Sunrise Rotarians Don Sharp and Byron MacConnell visited us again today.

Born in 1945 Marie Galbo had a very special birthday on Sep 11. Chuck Moore celebrated his 68th birthday on Sep 6. Grants and Services Committee Chair Blair Voelz provided a list of District 5160 District Grant proposals that were recently approved for funding. This included our Club's support for the Woodland KinderCamp Pre-School Program.

Dressed in her SF Giants shirt, Yvette Roy was ready to ask questions about baseball as she took charge of today's Recognition. Don Huff 'rang the bell' as he was happy for his dove season hunting success, but was still sad the season came to the end. Grateful for partnering with President Aniek on the Club's 100th Anniversary in 2026, President-elect Nick Roncoroni 'rang the bell', with a donation to Shelter Box.

Our own Jayne Williams, Founder/Executive Director of All Leaders Must Serve, and our Club's Coordinator of the Interact Club at Woodland High School, was our program speaker today, outlining a new proposal for a Community Interact Club in Woodland, working together with the Woodland Sunrise and Luna Vista Clubs.

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!!

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.

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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