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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.

UPCOMING ACTS OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES...

May 5th Meeting

President Aniek Pflager, fresh from a very successful Woodland Rotary Centennial Celebration, greeted a good sized audience today and thanked the entire Club from participating in and helping to make this event a memorable celebration of Woodland Rotary's first 100 years. President Aniek shared we have brought in over $220,000 for the Celebration and the Rotary Stage Project, and believes total expenses for the Celebration will be considerably less than what was originally expected. She also commented on the Rotary Stage Groundbreaking held at the Opera House Intermission Garden on April 29, exactly 100 years to the day from when the Rotary Club of Woodland was founded in 1926. President Aniek and President-elect Nick Roncoroni were given a standing ovation by the Club for their leadership on the Centennial.

We had several guests and visitors today: Don Huff introduced Woodland High School senior Eli Rogelstad, his father, Ben Rogelstad, and WHS senior Lily Collinsworth as the Club's guests. Jeff Burger introduced his friend and guest Emmy Moore Minister, who may be a potential new Club member. Membership Chair Lori McGrath introduced her guest Craig Perrin, who was a program speaker to the Club last month and has expressed interest in becoming a Club member. President Aniek introduced Genoveva Villagomez, President-elect & YSD Chair, Campus Rotaract Club of Davis who assisted on the Centennial Celebration. And Woodland Sunrise Rotarians Don Sharp and Byron MacConnell visited us again today.

Don Huff presented Eli Rogelstad and Lily Mae Collinsworth as the winners of the George Berrettoni Scholarship for 2026, and gave each a check for $2,500 as their award. Both Eli and Lily expressed their thanks to the Club and explained how the funds will help each of them with expenses as both plan to attend Woodland Community College in the fall. Lily has a 3.8 cumulative GPA with an appreciation for mathematics.This has led her to discover accounting as her 'true calling'. Lily has spent the past year and a half working part time at the Woodland Public Library, performed community service with the GATE Art program, and has served as a member of the WHS Teen Advisory Board. Eli has a 3.85 cumulative GPA, and has spent 12 years in the Boy Scouts, achieving Eagle Scout status. He is also active in a variety of sports including baseball, water polo, basketball and cross country. Eli is seeking an EMT certificate and an AA degree in construction management before moving to a four year college or university.

Roger Kohlmeier was in the Century Spotlight today. He explained he was sponsored into the Club by Gary Wirth in 1982 who was working with Roger on the Bank of Woodland Board of Directors. Roger shared a story from when he was Club President in 2000-01, he told a joke which didn't sit well with a few members, and three of them resigned from the Club as a result. With today's 50/50 raffle pot at $267 and 18 cards to choose from, Jim Nolan found himself a free lunch.

Birthdays and Anniversaries: Bob Nakken celebrated his 74th birthday on April 27 (Woodland). Gary Bunch celebrated his 73rd birthday on April 21 (Woodland). Christian Sherrill got an early warning on his 22nd wedding anniversary with wife Holidae on May 8 (Woodland). And Dave Molinaro jumped the gun a bit by 'ringing the bell' for his 69th birthday coming up May 6 (Compton CA).

Immediate Past President Bob Nakken was in charge of today's Recognition. Don Huff 'rang the bell' happy to have finished his rice planting this morning. Brian Dwyer was happy for his son Cohen's Woodland High School baseball team which finished their year with a perfect 18-0 regular season record, a first in school history and a league championship. Cohen and another WHS sophomore, Riley Salvemini were selected co-MVPs in their league. Shawn Seyk was happy for his Woodland Soccer League generating $2800 in Dessert Auction sales at the Centennial Celebration (funds to be split between the Soccer Club and Woodland Rotary), and enjoyed a visit with his father & family in Tampa FL, attending two SF Giants games against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field which Shawn described as the 'worst ballpark in America'. Peter Holmes and wife Christine enjoyed a great Rocky Mountaineer railroad trip to Banff, Alberta, Canada in April.

William Shea was our guest speaker today. As an experienced pilot and public aviation administrator, Mr. Shea gave us a passionate review of what he sees as the positive future of commercial aviation in the United States. 'Billy' has spoken to our Club on a few occasions in the past 20 years, most recently in 2018. Thanks to Barbara Sonin for arranging for an introducing our speaker today.

WOODLAND ROTARY

CENTENNIAL -

CELEBRATION & PROJECT

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

SWAG STORE

Woodland Rotary Swag is still available to purchase.

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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April 21st Meeting

President Aniek Pflager, looking cool as ever just 4 days before the Celebration, opened our meeting on rainy, soggy day. She pointed out we still need help for the event, including set up (starting at 10am Saturday at the Community Center) and clean up that night. Woodland Sunrise Rotarians Don Easton (President-elect) and Byron MacConnell visited today. Angela Lynn introduced her aunt and guest today, Debra Carlson.

Steve Venable's new book, the 100 Year History of the Rotary Club of Woodland, went on sale today. Cost to members is $20. Thank you Steve!

President Aniek offered up the key information you need to know for Saturday evening's, Woodland Rotary Centennial Celebration. Looking to see you there!!

Today's Century Spotlight shined on Eric Zane, Woodland's Fire Chief. He became a member in 2022 after being sponsored by Derrek Kaff. Eric has enjoyed meeting and working with other members, as well as participating in various service activities. Eric also got an early warning on his 22nd wedding anniversary with wife Jennifer on May 1st (Woodland). With the pot at $242 and 19 cards remaining Lisa Martinez Dunham, just out of her tax season hibernation, managed to find a free lunch. In Rotary Fun Facts we learned Paul Harris' suggestion that the Club be named 'Rotary' because (C) the early members rotated their weekly meeting locations between each other's places of business.

Brian Dwyer took charge of today's Recognition, and was especially happy about his son Cohen's amazing performance (batting over .500 for instance) on the Woodland HS baseball team as a sophomore this year. With the 100 year Woodland Rotary Celebration upon us, Brian asked for memories from our Rotary experiences. Clyde Brooker remembered starting a Club project to build a chicken coop for the Knights Landing Science Academy when he was Club President. Gary Wegener led the effort. The chicken coop can still be seen on the school grounds today. Carl Rodegerdts remembered when he was Club President having to cut-off an uninvited guest who wanted to talk to the Club. Tabb Randolph remembered leading the Club during the COVID year when all meeting were held on ZOOM. Tabb was proud the Club actually gained members during his year.

Brendan McShea, Business Relations Manager for the Yolo Food Bank was our guest speaker today, providing us with a look at food insecurity in our community, the Food Bank's non-profit programs to address the needs, the key results here in Woodland, and upcoming events supporting the Food Bank. More information about the Yolo Food Bank can be found on its website: https://yolofoodbank.org/

Camp Royal '26

Our Club's Board of Directors have approved sponsoring local Woodland High School student Leah Pinkston to attend the June 11-16, 2026 Rotary Camp Royal in Mineral CA. More information about Camp Royal is available at https://rotary5160.org/camp-royal/, or from Dan Stroski.

Rotary Centennial Banner on Main Street

A Woodland Rotary Centennial Banner appeared above Main Street in late March to highlight our 100 Year Anniversary and the April 25th Celebration. The banner is located just west of the Second Street/Heritage Plaza intersection and will remain up through April.

Woodland Rotary Centennial Group Photo

A hearty group of about 60 Woodland Rotarians, from all three clubs, braved north winds to assemble on the steps of the old Yolo County Courthouse the morning of March 26 to take a group photo in an effort organized by Visit Woodland. The final product is expected soon.

Rotary Leadership Academy '26

Past President Dan Stroski was one of 17 Rotarians invited to participate in the Rotary District 5160 Leadership Academy held at the Fairmont Hotel in Woodland Feb 27-Mar 1. Dan successfuly completed the program designed to develop and inspire future District leaders, and earned the affectionate moniker 'Fountain of Youth'.

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Polio Update (December 23)

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