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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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February 24th Meeting

ith With President Aniek Pflager away on business, President-elect Nick Roncoroni led today's meeting. We also were without our any of our regular Rotary Grace singers, so Bob Nakken stepped in to give us an upbeat pace for today's version. President-elect Nick gave us an update on fundraising for the Centennial, including a reminder BUSINESS Sponsorship commitments for the Centennial event are due March 1st. He also reminded us to bring a guest to our future meetings as this is the best way to find prospective new members for the Club.

Woodland Sunrise Rotarians Don Sharp and Byron MacConnell returned for a visit. Don also introduced Lea Burger, Ryan Burger's mom, as his guest. With 18 cards to chose from in the 50/50 raffle Tom Schwarzgruber found the joker to win the $389 pot!

President-elect Nick and Angela Lynn showed off their personal purchases from the Woodland Rotary Centennial Swag Store. They encouraged us to check out what the Swag Store has available to help you show your Rotary support this year. If you have questions, just ask either of them. Angela also reported we already have over 80 Acts of Service completed in our quest to reach 100 during our Centennial year. Angela predicts we will reach our goal by the end of April.

Christian Sherrill was today's Centennial Spotlight. Christian became a member 22 years ago this month, and, until recently, was a solo member of the Club's 'kids table'. He especially likes what the Club does for our local community. In Rotary Fun Facts we learned promoting International service, cultural diplomacy and personal growth and confidence are key goals of Rotary Youth Exchange. We also learned our Club will be hosting a Rotary Youth Exchange student in academic year 2026/27 for the first time in more than a decade.

Jim Nolan took control of today's Recognition asking questions (and generating lots of revenue for the Club) about Black History. Shawn Seyk 'rang the bell' for a great family trip to the coast last week which included a visit by his 89 year old father-in-law who is still certified by the FAA as a Check-Ride Pilot for pilots seeking their annual check review. Peter Holmes also 'rang the bell' with news of the birth of his second grandchild late last week. Mother and baby boy are doing fine.

Don Sharp and our own Ryan Burger, were our program speakers today, providing us with a Yolo County Real Estate Market update. View all the slides in Don and Ryan's visual program.

February 17th Meeting

Despite wind and rain outside, President Aniek Pflager welcomed a good size group to our meeting today. Jim McGibbon and Dan Stroski returned to get us going on Rotary Grace.

President Aniek and President-elect Nick Roncoroni updated us on Centennial Celebration Fundraising efforts which have received in $79,000 in cash or pledges so far.

Les Engelmann celebrated his 80th birthday on Feb 8 (Joliet IL). President Aniek was in today's Century Spotlight. Her first recollections of Rotary came years ago when her office was located in the Hotel Woodland, and she was upset members took up too many parking places in the parking lot on Tuesdays. Former member Bob Frommelt invited her to attend a meeting as his guest, and she liked what the Club did. Frommelt sponsored Aniek as a new Club member 21 years ago. President Aniek says she joined largely to honor her father who had been an active member of the Rotary Club of Yuba City, but she has stayed because of the relationships she developed here.

Blair Voelz led us in today's Recognition, and made a lot of money for the Club asking about quotes by famous and not-so-famous people. President-elect Nick Roncoroni was happy for members support in bringing in business sponsorships for the Centennial. Jim McGibbon 'rang the bell' with pride over his late wife Susie McGibbon's efforts, along with those of the late Polly Van Muyden, in gathering support for the creation of a new pool in the community on the east side of Woodland which was officially openned earlier this month. With the raffle pot at $364 and 19 cards remaining, Shawn Seyk could only find a free lunch.

Our own David Pinto was our program speaker today, giving us an indepth look at his native country, India, in a presentation called 'My India - its history, culture, opportunities and challenges'. More about India can be found on the Britannica website.

Woodland Interact Helps

'Night to Shine' Valentines Celebration

Jayne Williams shares that last week Woodland Interact Club members helped prepare signs and a banner for the 'Night to Shine' Valentines celebration for the special needs community on February 13

Yolo County Realtor of the Year -

Ryan Burger

Our own Ryan Burger received the 'Realtor of the Year' Award for 2025 from the Yolo County Association of Realtors at the Association's Board Installation on January 22, 2026. Congratulations Ryan!!

Rotary Helps Veteran's Cemetery

President Aniek Pflager and Lori McGrath joined many other volunteers in the cold early morning hours of Saturday, January 10 to help remove the holiday wreaths from gravesites at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery outside of Dixon. President Aniek found the experience very fulfilling and encouraged others to participate in this service in the future.

News From Club Polio Warrior Mark Ullrich:

Polio Update (December 23)

Club Holiday Social

The Club held its Holiday Social at Morgan's Mill on Tuesday evening, December 16. Members donated over $1200 in gift cards from various local vendors and placed them on a giving tree to benefit Yolo County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). The gift cards were later presented to Yolo CASA Executive Director Doni DeBolt by President Aniek Pflager.

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