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Rotary Theme 2026-27

101 Acts of Service

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The Rotary Club of Woodland is continuing our mission of service by challenging ourselves to complete 101 Acts of Service throughout the 2026–2027 Rotary year.

Service has always been at the heart of Rotary. While the Centennial Celebration is behind us, our commitment to our Centennial Year and making a difference in Woodland is stronger than ever. Every act—big or small—helps create lasting impact in our community.

What qualifies as an Act of Service? Simply ask yourself: Does it pass the Rotary Four-Way Test? We're tracking projects of all sizes, celebrating each milestone along the way, and inviting our community to be part of the journey. Whether you're a Rotary member, a local organization, or a community member with an idea, we'd love to hear from you.

Have an idea for an Act of Service, or know of a community need? We'd love to hear from you. To submit your idea, email Angela Lynn at angela@lynn-capital.com

Completed an Act of Service? Please fill out an Act of Service slip and email it to Angela.

UPDATES ON ACTS OF SERVICE...

9/11 25th Anniversary

Senior BBQ - Tuesday, September 22

September 8th Meeting

President Nick Roncoroni welcomed a good size crowd to today's meeting. He happily announced the Club received notice that our $15,000 District 5160 Grant for the Rotary Stage Project has been approved, and last week the Endowment Board approved a contract with Clark Pacific for the Stage's design and construction. Among other activities President Nick acknowledged, he thanked Craig Perrin, Gary Wegener and Tom Hall for spreading mulch at Ferns Park last Saturday.

Brian Dwyer introduced his guest, and potential new member, Branden Martin today. President-elect Gena Bravo introduced her guest, Sandy Connolly, COO Lucent Pathologies. And Woodland Sunrise Rotarian Byron MacConnell visited us again.

Aniek Pflager reported we have nearly all the signups needed for the Senior BBQ coming up Tuesday, September 22 at Rotary Park in the Fairgrounds. The signup list is available for viewing on this page of the website. Yvette Roy reminded us she is looking for volunteers to join the Rotary Club team at NAMI Walks on Sep 26 at Woodland Community College. Contact Yvette if interested.

Jim Nolan was in the Century Spotlight today having become a member of the Club 45 years ago this month. Jim said he had wanted to become a Rotarian even before he moved to Woodland. He has enjoyed the experiece, the service the Club has performed and the friends he has made along the way. Chuck Moore celebrated his “last birthday in the 60’s” on September 6 with a Thai Dinner with his children and grandchildren. Craig Perrin announced the Woodland Tree Foundation is planting Sacramento Valley's first Miyawaki forest — a dense, fast-growing native forest planted in tight clusters — at the intersection of County Road 29 and State Route 113 (north-east quadrant of the interchange) on November 7 & 8 and will be looking for volunteers to help. If you drive by today, you can already see the site taking shape. More details about the opportunity will be made available soon.

Blair Voelz took charge of today's Recognition with questions about Labor Day. Don Huff was just happy he could show up. Dave Molinaro knew that Labor Day was observed on the first Monday of each September; the only one of Blair's victims to get the correct answer...for $5! Blair concluded by asking for a show of hands of anyone who barbecued something on Labor Day. He fined them all $5. What a guy!!!

Our own Eric Zane, Chief of the Woodland Fire Department, was our program speaker today, providing a program entitled 'Woodland Fire Update and Fire Service Challenges' (also known as: What keeps Eric up at night!'). Thanks to Program Chair Jim Nolan for introducing our speaker today. More about Woodland Fire can be found on its website: https://cityofwoodland.gov/192/Woodland-Fire-Department

September 1st Meeting

President Nick Roncoroni led a spirited group in to today's meeting. Steve Venables, working on his own, set a more leisurely pace to today's Rotary Grace. President Nick and Yvette Roy said efforts were underway to form a Woodland Rotary Team to participate in NAMI Walks Yolo County 2026 on September 26 at Woodland Community College. Related information was emailed to every Club member yesterday: NAMI Walks Rotary Team.

Angela Lynn introduced her aunt, guest, and potential new Club member, Debra Carlson. Brian Dwyer introduced his guest and potential new member Branden Martin with InterWest Insurance Services.

Dick Hoppin 'rang the bell' in receiving an early warning for his 62nd wedding anniversary with wife Muffy coming up September 3. Tabb Randolph was in today's Century Spotlight and was surprised he has now been a member of the Club for 40 years. Bob Moeller was his sponsor and Tabb said he's enjoyed all the people he has met through Rotary. His year as Club President in 2020-21 when he led the Club during the COVID pandemic with virtual meetings on ZOOM rather than in-person is probably his most memorable Rotary experience.

Chuck Maltese took charge in today's Recognition. He said he wasn't 'pissed off' today yet asked members to share any memories of bad meals, bad neighbors, bad plane flights, bad vacations or the worst experience of anything in general (calm down Chuck!!). Jayne Williams bought a house in Sacramento whose neighbor had a constantly barking dog, so she sold her house and moved. Bob Nakken honored Tabb Randolph for his amazing job as Club President during the pandemic. Chuck Moore’s worst meal was a buffet in Kansas City that was all barbecued meat; not good for a guy looking mostly for vegetables. Marie Galbo's worst vacation came on the grand prize raffle she won at a Club auction. Marie and a friend went to Hawaii together, and both came down with COVID. Brian Dwyer enjoyed his son Cohen's performance in Woodland High's first football game of the season. Don Huff was happy to get four birds on opening day of this year's dove season, but said he has had better results in the past.

Woodland Mayor Tom Stallard and Woodland City Manager Ken Hiatt were our guest speakers today, providing us with an extensive 'State of the City' presentation highlighting City services, expenditures, revenues, staffing, calls for service and challenges in each department. Thanks to Program Chair Jim Nolan for arranging for and introducing our speakers today. More about the City of Woodland can be found on its website: https://cityofwoodland.gov

2026 Inbound Rotary Youth Exchange

Student Orientation

Inbound Rotary Youth Exchange students (Districts 5160 and 5180) from Bolivia, Germany, Belgium, France, Brazil, Taiwan and Switzerland, and their host families met with Rotary officers at the Woodland Hotel August 22 & 23 for an orientation from Youth Exchange leaders. Students included Joy from Taiwan, who is attending Woodland High School. Woodland Rotary Club President Nick Roncoroni and Past President Bob Nakken attended. The event was organized by Youth Exchange Coordinator Dan Stroski, and our Club sponsored a luncheon.

Act of Service - Woodland Rotary

at Salvation Army's Child Spree

In another Act of Service, President Nick Roncoroni, Immediate Past President Aniek Pflager, Lori McGrath, Barbara Sonin, Yvette Roy, Gregg Kowes and his wife Kimberly, and our Youth Exchange student Joy volunteered in Salvation Army's Back to School Child Spree at Woodland's JC Penneys on August 8 assisting qualified local children in doing some back to school shopping. Even Woodland Sunrise Rotary President Don Easton came along. Read more about the event in this Daily Democrat article.

WOODLAND ROTARY

CENTENNIAL -

CELEBRATION & PROJECT

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CELEBRATION A BIG SUCCESS!!

Rotarians from all three Woodland Rotary Clubs - Noon, Sunrise & Luna Vista - combined efforts under the leadership of Noon Club President Aniek Pflager and President-elect Nick Roncoroni to organize a great celebration of 100 years of Woodland Rotary with approximately 400 members and guests attending at the Woodland Community & Senior Center on Saturday evening, April 25th. Some event photos are offered below:

VIEW DAILY DEMOCRAT APRIL 28 ARTICLE

VIEW CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EVENT PHOTOS IN PHOTO GALLERY

THE PROJECT

Project partners breaking ground on the Woodland Rotary Stage Project (from left to right): Jia-Min Rosendale, President, Woodland Opera House Board of Trustees; Myra Vega, Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Woodland, and Treasurer, Woodland Luna Vista Rotary Club; Tania Garcia-Cadena, Woodland City Council Member; Don Easton, President-elect Woodland Sunrise Rotary Club; Doug Bevier, Executive Director of Development, Clark-Pacific; Aniek Pflager, President, Rotary Club of Woodland; Tom Stallard, Mayor, City of Woodland; Tom Burmester, Executive Director, Woodland Opera House; Xochitl Rodriguez, President-elect, Woodland Luna Vista Rotary Club; Mary Sandy, Yolo County Supervisor, District 3; and John Fraser, Capital District Superintendent, CA State Department of Parks & Recreation.

The Rotary Stage at the Woodland Opera House Intermission Garden has been selected by Woodland Rotary as its Centennial Project. Woodland Rotary held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Project on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, one hundred (100) years ago to the day the Rotary Club of Woodland was founded on April 29, 1926. In collaboration with Clark Pacific, Woodland Rotary expects to complete the Rotary Stage by the end of 2026 and gift the facility to the City of Woodland for use by the Woodland Opera House who originally provided the concept to Woodland Rotary.

Woodland Rotary Leadership (left to right): Nick Roncoroni, President-elect, Rotary Club of Woodland; Myra Vega, Treasurer, Woodland Luna Vista Rotary Club; Aniek Pflager, President, Rotary Club of Woodland; and Don Easton, President-elect Woodland Sunrise Rotary Club.

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VIEW DAILY DEMOCRAT JAN 25 ARTICLE

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