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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.

News From Club Polio Warrior Mark Ullrich:

Polio Update (December 23, 2025)

A message to all PolioPlus Society members, and those thinking about becoming one:

Greetings PolioPlus Society members! Happy holidays and best wishes for ever-decreasing numbers of polio infections in 2026. Hopefully, someday soon, we will end polio forever!

Thank you for your generous commitment to contribute at least $100 annually to the PolioPlus Society. Your donations are making a difference! These past eight weeks, there have been zero reports of a child paralyzed with wild polio in the world. Since October 28th, the number of wild polio cases for 2025 has held at 39 children. Still 39 children too many. The poliovirus is still circulating, so we need to keep vaccinating to protect the world’s children from becoming ill.

To keep updated on the most current information about the fight against polio, see the link:

· https://www.endpolio.org/

You might also appreciate this video (6 minutes):

· https://drive.google.com/file/d/192tRizvMsgLcxnAdtNQkubJ4IcqXamIl/view

Every dollar helps vaccinate a child. If you aren’t already signed up for a recurring donation through My Rotary, for your convenience, you can go to https://my.rotary.org/en/polioplus-fund to set it up. Be sure to log in to My Rotary so can track your donations.

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.

December 9th Meeting

President Aniek Pflager presided over our last meeting of 2025 on a chilly, foggy day. In presenting our year end tip to our servers President Aniek bid farewell to Jordi Richter who is leaving Judy's Catering to start two new businesses. President Aniek also announced the Club's Centennial Celebration has been set for Saturday, April 25, 2026 (more details to be announced).

Jim McGibbon was by himself in leading the Club in today's Rotary Grace. The Woodland Sunrise Rotary team of Don Sharp & Byron MacConnell visited again today.

The Club unanimously elected the above members as our new officers effective July 1, 2026. Gena Bravo will also serve as Club President July 1, 2027-June 30, 2028 following 2026-27 Club President Nick Roncoroni.

Yvette Roy was in today's Century Spotlight.

Don Huff was in charge of today's Recognition.

Jerry Brown, Executive Director of the Sites Project Authority was our guest speaker today, providing an extensive update on the proposed Sites Reservoir, a 1.5 million acre-foot offstream storage facility, decades in the making, just west of Maxwell CA to manage and deliver water, improve the environment, and provide flood control and recreational benefits. Thanks to Blair Voelz for arranging this program. More about the Sites Project Authority can be viewed on its website: https://sitesproject.org/#

December 2nd Meeting

President Aniek Pflager returned to lead our meeting, and 'ring the bell', on her 56th birthday (Fresno) today! The good sized crowd on hand serenaded her with 'Happy Birthday'. President Aniek reminded us it is time for us to remember the service our lunch team of Judy Whisker and Jordi Richter has provided us this year. Be generous as you approach the tip jar at the back table.

Ann Taylor introduced her guest, son Lux; Tabb Randolph fessed up to his Nov 17, 1957 birthday (Woodland). Woodland Sunrise Rotarian Byron MacConnell joined us again today. With the pot at $144 and 26 cards in the deck, Gregg Kowes found a free lunch.

Speaking on behalf of the Club's Nominating Committee, Kris Kristensen presented the following members for nomination to Club officer positions effective July 1, 2026. The Club will hold elections of Club officers at its next meeting, December 9, 2025.

(One-year terms, the President-elect will also serve as Club President July 1, 2027-June 30, 2028)

President-elect - GENA BRAVO

Treasurer - TOM SCHWARZGRUBER

Secretary - ANGELA LYNN

(Two-year terms - July 1, 2026-June 30, 2028)

Board of Directors - PRESTON SCHAUB, GREGG KOWES, DON HUFF

and

ROB BEGGS

(Rob will serve a one year term July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027, completing Angela Lynn's term)

All three Woodland Rotary Clubs assisted in this year's Turkey Trot fundraiser for the Yolo Food Bank. Our Club was represented by President Aniek, Lori McGrath, Christian Sherrill, and Angela Lynn. Angela is also organizing the Gift Card Drive to benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates); bring a gift card (minimum $25 value please) from any of the noted businesses to the Club's December 16th Holiday Party at Morgan's Mill. Click here for a better view of the flyer & list of businesses.

Peter Holmes was in the Century Spotlight today. Peter said after moving to Woodland in 1987 he joined the Club in 1990 for the networking opportunities of being a Rotarian. He has since done most of the jobs in the Club and enjoyed them all.

Mark Ullrich took charge of today's Recognition. Roger Kohlmeier was happy with the recent success of the SF 49ers; Mark thanked Lori McGrath for her support of the Club and her work with ALMS; Jayne Williams was very happy to have all her grandchildren home with her at Thanksgiving; Christian Sherrill was happy about his son's running success at the Turkey Trot; Angela Lynn and her husband Mike returned from a great trip to Sri Lanka and the Maldives; and David Pinto is a fan of Chelsea football and the SF 49ers.

Our own Ann Taylor was our program speaker today, giving us an extended look at her inspiring personal story of working with horses, 'Achieving A Dream'. Born and raised in San Francisco, Ann became an award winning rider, owner and, later in retirement, the owner/breeder/manager of a 200 acre Stallion Station outside of Woodland.

Senior BBQ 2025

A pleasant, warm Fall day greeted an estimated 250 local seniors who came to Rotary Park at the Yolo Fairgrounds on Tuesday, September 23, 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. View a full array of photos from this event in the Photo Gallery.

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