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Rotary Theme 2026-27
101 Acts of Service Campaign
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...
October 6th Meeting
After a busy couple of weeks away from the Hotel Woodland, President Nick Roncoroni welcomed members back with thanks for making the Senior BBQ on September 22 so successful. He also told us about next Tuesday's (Oct 13) visit to the UCD Student Engineering Design Center in Davis which starts with lunch for members at the Hotel Woodland starting at 11:30am.
Visiting Rotarians Nancy Fischer (Woodland Luna Vista), Don Sharp & Byron MacConnell (Woodland Sunrise) joined us today. Nancy Fischer invited members to a fundraiser supporting aide to Ukraine 'Taste of Ukraine' this Saturday, October 10. Seats ($75 each) remain available. Membership Chair Lori McGrath introduced guest Kathy Sekardi who may be a prospective new member.
The Century Spotlight fell on Ernie Hodges this week. Ernie first became a Rotarian with the West Sacramento Club in 1993, but he was unable to attend meetings regularly enough to his liking. He joined our Club in 2018 and has really enjoyed the experience with us. Rotary Foundation Chair Tom Schwarzgruber presented Ann Taylor with her Paul Harris +3 pin recognizing her significant financial support for the Rotary Foundation. Ann also celebrated her 93rd birthday on October 1st (San Francisco).
Club Polio Plus Warrior Mark Ullrich told us about a new effort to encourage all Club members to join the Polio Plus Society this month in honor of the Club's original Polio Plus Warrior, the late Gary Wirth. Mark was also very happy about his SF 49ers recent success!
Christian Sherrill was in charge of today's Recognition. Don Sharp was happy about our Club's support for the Sunrise Salmon BBQ last weekend. Clyde Brooker 'rang the bell' for his 79th birthday September 29 (Loma Linda CA). Tom Schwarzgruber 'rang the bell' for his month long trip in Spain which included him walking about 500 miles altogether. Immediate Past President Aniek Pflager was happy to experience eating lunch with fellow Rotarians at a big table for the first time in years...her usual mates at the Impact Station (i.e. back table) were bummed! Brian Dwyer won a 1975 Toyota Landcruiser at a recent big Rotary fundraiser in Modesto. He brought the new wheels with him!
Greg Roeszler, Founder and Executive Director of Playmakers, a non-profit organization supporting kids with disabilities through inclusive sporting activities, was our guest speaker today. A former football player and coach at Sacramento's Encina High School, 'Coach Roz' gave us a program on how Playmakers works this local organizations, schools and student athletes to bring help to kids who really want to be involved but are handicapped. Coach Roz would like to bring a Playmakers event to Woodland sometime after the holidays. He was joined by Playmakers Regional Director Katie Freeman. Thanks to Eric Sharp for introducing our speaker today. More about Playmakers can be found on its website: http://theplaymakers.org
September 29th Meeting - Visit to Bayer Crop Science
Over 30 club members and guests attended a hosted lunch and tour of Bayer Crop Sciences on September 29 at its facilities on CA-16 west of Woodland. Thanks to Bayer Ambassadors Stacie Rosenberger, AMPAC Site Operations Lead; George Gough, Stakeholder Relations Lead; and Nick Roncoroni, Global Pipeline Process Lead as well as Woodland Rotary Club President, for welcoming us to the facility and explaining much of what they do. Thanks also to Evan Pellerin, Phytosanitation Spec Sr - Pathology; Francisco Nunez De Caceres - Novel Germplasm Solutions Lead - Cell Biology; Tyler Karty, Breeding Ops Assoc - Greenhouse; and Gilberto Tovar, Data Insights Assoc - Vegetable Quality for their explanations of the work in their areas during the tours.
Polio Plus Update
Woodland Rotary at NAMI Walks 2026
Our Club had a great turnout at NAMI Walks 2026 at Woodland Community College on September 26 supporting NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) Yolo County programs.
Senior BBQ 2026 - A Great Success!!
The Rotary Club of Woodland held its annual Senior BBQ on Tuesday, September 22 at Rotary Park in the Yolo Fairgrounds, serving a meal of BBQ chicken, potato salad, watermelon, roll and ice cream for dessert at no charge to local seniors ages 60+. With 2025 attendance estimated at 250, we expected a larger turnout in 2026 and Senior BBQ chief Aniek Pflager ordered food for 375 people. WE RAN OUT OF FOOD, WITHOUT SERVING ANY ROTARIANS!!! THANK YOU WOODLAND SENIORS! Thanks to Cracciolos for the food they provided. Thanks also to the Putah Creek Crawdads for their entertainment. To view all of the event photos, visit the Photo Gallery.
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.
VIEW SELECTED PROJECT CONCEPT VIEW PROJECT PRESS RELEASE VIEW DAILY DEMOCRAT JAN 25 ARTICLE VIEW DAILY DEMOCRAT APR 30 ARTICLE
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