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Rotary Theme 2025-26

 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.

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October 21st Meeting

On a beautiful Fall day, President Aniek Pflager got us going again today. Marv Hale with Woodland Salvation Army stopped by to thank us for our Club's support for the Back to School Child Spree in August, and is now asking for volunteers to serve as bell ringers at local locations for this coming holiday season. Signup sheets will be made available at upcoming meetings. 

 President Aniek thanked members Yvette Roy, Lori McGrath, Jim Nolan, Christian Sherrill, Dave Molinaro, and Angela Lynn who joined Ryan and Jeff Burger in participating in the 'Walk for Your Angel' event at Windmill Vineyards on October 18 which raised $15,000 to help local families who have lost a loved one pay for services and counseling. 

World Polio Day is October 24, and our Polio Plus Warrior Mark Ullrich welcomed the Club's Polio Plus Society members - (from left to right, Mark Ullrich, Lori McGrath, President Aniek Pflager, Marie Galbo, Mike Chandler, Dan Stroski, Jim Nolan, President-elect Nick Roncoroni Yvette Roy, Lisa Dunham, Don Huff and Gary Wegener up for a group photo to highlight their financial support of Rotary's Global Polio Eradication Initiative. 

Linda Walsh was in today's Century Spotlight. Having been a member now for about a year, Linda she enjoys the Club's humor, positive nature and involvement in meaningful projects. Mike Chandler didn't need an early warning on his October 26 wedding anniversary with wife Randi because he has already celebrated the occasion by presenting her with her requested gift. In Rotary Fun Facts we learned the Club raised $36,000 in its initial Polio Plus effort in just one year back in 1987-88. 

 Angela Lynn took charge of today's Recognition with questions about our travel tips and suggestions. Dave Molinaro told us a thrilling story of his daughter giving birth to Dave's fourth grandchild while riding as a passenger on a busy freeway on the way to a hospital. Gary Wegener 'rang the bell' in honor of his brother who was currently going through a four hour surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. Don Huff was happy about a recent trip to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to hunt ducks and geese. 

Our own Reggie Powell was our speaker today, giving us a program on his 'Life as a Triathlete'. 

October 14th Meeting

Under rainy skies outside, President Aniek Pflager convened a good size meeting today, and thanked Ryan Burger for stepping up to write today's Splinter, his first edition! President Aniek also encouraged past Club presidents to submit a story about their year as president to Steve Venables by November 30th for our 100th Anniversary Celebration, and thanked those who have already done so. 

Lori McGrath introduced her guest, cousin Joanne Davis, who is visiting. Woodland Sunrise Rotarians Fritz van der Hoek and Byron MacConnell were with us again also. 

 Lori McGrath had a birthday back on September 15 (San Francisco). Gary Wegener reported the Club will receive $4,659 from its work at the 2025 Beer Booth. Mark Ullrich appreciated the early warning on his 19th wedding anniversary with wife Audre coming up October 21 (Woodland), and was also sad about the SF 49ers loss last weekend. Clyde Brooker, who claimed he was 'born shortly after Christopher Columbus sailed', celebrated the occasion on September 29 (Loma Linda CA). 

Ann Taylor was in the Century Spotlight today. Ann's husband, USAF General Jim Taylor, retired, was a long time member of the Club who had told her great things about the Club, but passed away in 2022. Ann joined the Club later that year for the fellowship, and quickly learned to keep her phone turned off during meetings, since Jim had trouble with that! Ann also serves as a member of the Club's Board of Directors. Jim Nolan just returned from a great trip to Ireland with his brother. Jim also reported he visited with Immediate Past President Bob Nakken at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento yesterday and was happy to say Bob is expected to return home tomorrow (Wednesday). We also learned that during polio vaccination drives health care workers place a purple mark on the child's little finger when they receive the vaccination in order to prevent double dosing during the campaigns. 

Kevin Haarberg, filling in for Chuck Maltese, who is at home nursing wife Joyce following surgery, took the lead on today's Recognition. Following happy time, Kevin asked a series of trick questions in a shameless effort to raise funds. Farmers Don Huff, Dave Molinaro and Blair Voelz all 'rang the bell' today with news they had successfully brought in their harvests prior to the recent rains, or in Blair's case, almost all of the harvest. Peter Holmes survived a 'white knucle' ride home in the rains yesterday, returning from a nice visit to Clear Lake. Kevin taught Yvette Roy that Chinese Gooseberries come from New Zealand. David Pinto and wife Rebecca enjoyed a trip to Chicago by watching their daughter run in the Chicago Marathon along with 50.000+ other participants this past weekend. David said they also managed to visit the nearby Indiana Dunes National Park, their 42nd park on their quest to visit and walk at all the National Parks. In an effort to raise funds for the holidays, Shawn Seyk's son, a senior at UCD, is selling and delivering oak firewood these days. Let Shawn know if you would like some. 

Andrea Mayer, Board Member, and Lori Maloney, a retired registered nurse, Woodland resident, and volunteer, were our guest speakers today, providing us with a program on Thriving Pink, and it's work to support breast cancer awareness, treatment and support for local citizens. More about Thriving Pink can be found on it's website: https://www.thrivingpink.org/

Rotary Youth Exchange - Fleet Week '25

Dan Stroski provided us with photos of Rotary Youth Exchange students from Rotary Districts 5160, 5180 and 5190 going on a group trip to Fleet Week in San Francisco. They stayed at the Fort Mason Hostel and visited the Rotary Club in China Town. 

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!

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.

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!!

News From Club Polio Warrior Mark Ullrich:  

Polio Update (August 5, 2025)

Paralytic polio cases continue to occur in Pakistan and Afganistan, sadly 20 children have been diagnosed with wild polio virus in 2025. In addition, 100 variant-caused polio cases have been reported this year. 

Funds raised by Rotary helps fight this terrible virus. Here is a link to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative Update. 

And you can find many resources about Rotary's fight against polio at www.endpolio.org  

Thank you for doing your part to stop polio forever! Together, we are making history.

Sincerely,

Karin Lightfood, RN, PhD

District 5160 PolioPlus Chair 2025-26

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

Here you can make a donation and sign up to receive the End Polio Now newsletter.    

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