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ROTARY
MYSTERY
GOLF
TRIP
WEDNESDAY
MAY 1, 2024
The 2023 Mystery Golf
Trip Traveled to
Stockton's
Swenson Park GC -
Where will we
go in 2024?
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Rotary Theme 2023-24
Gordon McInally, 2022-23 Rotary International President
https://www.rotary.org/en/r-gordon-r-mcinally-wants-rotary-members-create-hope-world
Claire Sammon Roberts, 2023-24 Governor,
Rotary District 5160
https://rotary5160.org/claire-roberts
NorCal Rotary
2024 WOODLAND ROTARY
DINNER AUCTION
Preparations are underway for our 2024 Dinner Auction on Saturday, April 27, at the California Agriculture Museum (1958 Hays Lane, Woodland).
BENEFICIARIES
The Woodland Rotary Club/Woodland Rotary Endowment are looking to raise funds this year to: SUPPORT OUR YOLO COUNTY YOUTH.
We are benefiting three local non-profit organizations:
Yolo County Fair Heritage Foundation (https://www.yolocountyfair.net/p/about/yolo-county-fair-heritage-foundation)
to assist in completing the FFA/4-H livestock auction arena with funds for the bleachers and other infrastructure. This is our main recipient.
WCC Foster & Kinship Education Foundation (https://www.yolofostercare.com/79-foster-care-and-adoption/24-fkce-stands-for-care.html) The Yolo Foster Care education program, operating through Woodland Community College, helps families and children manage the challenges faced by foster, kinship and adoptive families. Funds we contribute will be used for holiday gifts for the foster kids.
Make It Happen (https://www.mihyolo.org/)
This small organization helps Yolo County youth ages 18-24 as they transition from foster care into independent living with furniture, household goods and related resources. Funds we contribute will be used to assist up to 25 young people.
Amounts awarded will be dependent on proceeds from this Dinner Auction.
REGISTER FOR DINNER TICKETS
Members: If you purchased tickets with your annual dues - you still need to go to the Eventbrite website (use link below) and select TICKETS - then put in the number 4 next to the DINNER TICKET PRE PAID option. Fill in your name so we can confirm you have paid and are good to go!
Others: Want to buy dinner tickets? Cost is $60 per ticket. Register on the Eventbrite website (link below) to register and purchase.
Eventbrite website link for 2024 Rotary Dinner Auction tickets
Call David Pinto at 530 304-5592 with any questions.
WINNERS CHOICE RAFFLE
$100 per ticket to purchase. Only 200 tickets available. Each member is asked to purchase or sell at least two tickets.
Winner gets the following Trip Options - roundtrip airfare from Sacramento, and cancellation insurance included at:
Maui - 4 nights at Aston Kaanapali Shores; one bedroom ocean view condo & midsize rental car for duration of stay; or
Cabo San Lucas - 6 nights at Dreams Cabo San Lucas (meals & beverages included) plus roundtrip transfers from airport to resort; or
Disney World - 5 nights at Disney Caribbean Beach Resort; two 4-day passes (Disney Park, Epcot, Disney Animal Kingdom) & midsize rental car for duration of stay; or
OR $3,000 in cash.
Up to $6,000 travel value!
SPONSORSHIPS
Mark Ullrich and Roger Kohlmeier are seeking sponsors for the Dinner Auction. Sponsorship Tiers:
Gold - $2500
Silver - $1000
Bronze - $500
Business Card - $250
View the Sponsorship Letter and Form.
Contact Mark Ullrich or Roger Kohlmeier for further information.
AUCTION DONATIONS
Don Huff III and David Molinaro are looking for donations of oral items to be offered during the event.
Dick Hoppin and Marie Galbo are looking for silent auction items to be offered during the event.
WHEEL BARREL OF WINE
Each Club member is asked to donate two bottles of good quality wine (minimum $20 value each). Jeff Burger is coordinating. Bring them either to a Tuesday Club meeting or to Jeff's office (REMAX 927 Main St.).
Rest In Peace - Hiromi Diekman
Hiromi Diekman, wife of Club President, PDG Karl Diekman, passed away on March 13, 2024. Karl and Hiromi met when he was stationed at the U.S. Yokosuka Naval Base near Tokyo, Japan in 1969 and Hiromi was a preschool teacher on base. They were married December 12, 1970 in Seminole, Florida and have a son, Luka. Our thoughts go out to Karl and family.
Hiromi Terashima Diekman Obituary
Public Visitation
3:30pm-6pm
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
McNary's Chapel
458 College Street
followed by a light buffet from 4pm-7pm
served at the
Hotel Woodland
(enter from parking lot)
March 12th Meeting
President-elect Bob Nakken, substituting for President Karl Diekman who was unable to attend, opened today's meeting with a moment of silence for Susie McGibbon, wife of Dr. Jim McGibbon, who passed away last week. Bob went on to report the Club Board has decided to move the 2024 Senior BBQ to the latter part of September; and he also gave an update on preparations for the 2024 Dinner Auction coming up Saturday, April 27, at the California Agriculture Museum (1958 Hays Lane).
Gary Wegener celebrated his 76th birthday (Detroit MI) on March 4th. With the pot at $342 and 23 cards remaining, Brian Dwyer got himself a free lunch. Shawn Seyk introduced his guest today, Reggie Powell, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty.
Chuck Maltese says the 2024 Mystery Golf Trip is set for Wednesday, May 1st. Signup sheets are available at meetings. Price has increased to $120 per player. Make check out to 'Woodland Sunrise Rotary Club' and get it to Chuck. Dan Stroski reported on his attendance at the North American Youth Exchange Conference last week in Vancouver BC. Dan is still looking for voluteers (Rotarians or not) to locally house incoming youth exchange students anticipated arriving for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. Contact Dan with questions and to sign up.
Don Huff III was at the helm for today's Recognition, asking questions about St. Patrick's Day. Jayne Williams was happy her doctor informed her she does NOT have asthma. Marie Galbo learned Saint Patrict was born in 387 BC. Les Engelmann found out Saint Patrick ultimately became a bishop. Gary Bunch was happy his schedule will be free while wife Kathy is in Dallas the next two weeks.
Our own Jayne Williams was our program speaker today, giving us a look at the Woodland High School Interact Club, which is sponsored by Woodland Rotary, and what it has been doing in recent years under Jayne's leadership. Since she has new obligations with her own work at All Leaders Must Serve, Jayne is seeking Club volunteers to help work with these students.
North American Youth Exchange Conference
Dan Stroski is in Vancouver BC this week attending the 2024 NAYEN Conference to learn more about Rotary Youth Exchange with Rotary leaders and other Club representatives from all over North America. Dan is looking for local Woodland volunteers to host inbound youth exchange students coming to Woodland for about 2-3 months during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. Signup at Club meetings or contact Dan directly.
March 5th Meeting
President Karl Diekman took the helm on California Primary Election Day with a good crowd on hand, and thanked Dan Stroski for giving him a club banner from the Rotary Club of Florence OR which Dan visited recently. Steve Venables reported former Club member and past President Dr. Dean Jeldon, passed away last September at 98 years of age. Dr. Jeldon, a WWII veteran and later a local children's dentist, served as Club President in 1977, but resigned shortly after beginning his term. (An obituary for Dr. Jeldon can be viewed at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailydemocrat/name/elvin-jelden-obituary?id=53291346)
President-elect Bob Nakken reported on attending Rotary District 5160 PETS (President-Elect Training) in San Jose this past weekend in preparing to be Club President starting this July. Bob was surprised incoming 2024-25 Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick attended and spoke there, sharing her theme 'The Magic of Rotary'. Bob thanked the Club for the Welcome poster (prepared by Dena Lawrence with help from Gaye Nakken, Steve Venables and Kris Kristensen) he received on his arrival there.
Brian Dwyer introduced his guest today, Angela Lynn, with Lynn Capital Partners in Woodland.
Dan Stroski was in charge of today's Recognition, asking about vacation plans. Ann Taylor says she is going to Scotland to attend her granddaughter's graduation from veterinary school. Marie Galbo is going on a Carribean cruise. Jayne Williams and husband Jeff are heading to Italy in May. Not sure about vacations this year, Lori Ross talked about her family trip to Jamaica last December. Dan and Chris Holmes are going to Scotland to attend the wedding of their youngest daughter Isabella. Kevin and Lorie Haarberg are heading to Cabo San Lucas Mexico later this month.
Our very own Barbara Sonin was our program speaker today, giving us an extensive look at Conservatorships; what they are, how to obtain them and related advantages and disadvantages. More about this issue can be viewed on the Sonin Law website: https://www.bsoninlaw.com/conservatorship or by contacting Barbara directly.
WHS Interact Club Helps at
Almond Festival
Jayne Williams reported members of the Woodland High School Interact Club (supported by Woodland Rotary) were helping at the 2024 Almond Festival. Jayne thanked Rob Beggs for transporting the students to the event in the ALMS van both Saturday and Sunday.
MOSAIC Children's Museum Opens
The MOSAIC Children's Museum in Woodland opened its doors officially on February 15, 2024 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at 120 Main Street, Suite D, our Club contributed $10,000 in June 2023 toward development of the Museum's Toddler Exhibit using proceeds from our 2023 Dinner Auction. More about the Museum's opening can be read in the Daily Democrat's Feb 17th article. More about the MOSAIC Children's Museum can be found at their website.
Rotary Open World Program -
Volunteers Needed
Jim Nolan is heading up our Club's hosting of a Rotary Open World Program delegation who will be in Woodland April 5-13, 2024. The Program involves the Club hosting six participants (5 delegates and 1 facilitator), all from Ukraine, for the visit. The Theme is, Rule of Law, Processing War Crimes.
Jim needs volunteers to provide lodging to 1-2 participants for the eight nights of their stay. This includes bedroom, shower/bath facilities, and maybe continental breakfast items. Participants will be provided meals away from their lodging. Other volunteers are needed to help transport participants to various activities during their stay - visiting with various local and State governmental officials, Congressional representatives, court officials, educators, Rotarians, etc. as well as some recreational excursions and meals. Most destinations will be local or in Sacramento. Transport volunteers may be asked to use their own vehicle or a large van may be rented. Finally, Jim is looking for committee members to help organize the hosting effort.
Some volunteers have already stepped forward. More are needed. Please complete the sign up sheet attached below and email/deliver to Jim Nolan. Questions? Contact Jim at jvnolan@yololaw.com or 530 219-6475.
Volunteer Signup Sheet
More about Rotary Open World Program
From Club Polio Warrior Mark Ullrich:
Want to know more about polio? See the attached Polio Facts
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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