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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.

UPCOMING ACTS OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES...

Beer Booth 2026

Club Beer Booth Chair Gregg Kowes provides us a look at the schedule for

all our club's shifts at the 2026 Beer Booth during the 2026 Yolo County Fair.

July 21st Meeting

President Nick Roncoroni opened today's meeting with good attendance on hand. President Nick highlighted two Rotary District 5160 Wheelchair Distribution Adventures in Central America coming up soon for interested members: Aug 11-16, 2026 Panama City, Panama and Sep 14-19, 2026 San Jose, Costa Rica.Click on the city names for more information about each trip. President Nick also reminded us Club dues are payable this month, and will be considered deliquent on August 1st. He also highlighted the Club's 2026-27 goals.

Jayne Williams and Shawn Seyk were in today's Century Spotlight, a chance to recognize members on the anniversary of their induction into the Club. Shawn joined the Club in 2013 and served as Club President in 2022-23. Shawn thinks its important to give back to the community we live in. He's been to other club meetings in the area and says they're just not as fun as our club. Jayne Williams joined in 2020 just as the COVID pandemic was having all of us 'stuck' at home. Joining the Club was a way meet all these members which she loves to do. Jayne's favorite Rotary activity has been Interact.' Rotary has been really special in my life', says Jayne.

Clyde Brooker took the lead on today's Recognition, asking questions about favorite and least favority vacation trips and destinations. Immediate Past President Aniek Pflager 'rang the bell' and beamed with the news she became a grandma for the first time last Thursday morning as her daughter Elysse gave birth to Eve Smith - perfect in every way! Tom Schwarzgruber enjoyed a family trip to Stinson Beach where they learned their daughter got engaged! Eric Zane said his favorite destination has been Coeur d'Alene, and least favorite destination is Disneyland, where, he says,' his favorite ride is the ride home'. With just 8 cards to chose from Mike Chandler managed to win the $497 50/50 jackpot!!

Our own Craig Perrin was our program speaker today, giving us a look, with his 30 years of experience in the IT business, at 'Information Security in the Age of Artificial Intellegence (AI)' and what we can do to protect ourselves.

President Nick reminded us our visit from District 5160 Governor Woody Fridae (Winters Rotary) will take place next Tuesday, July 28. A meeting of the Club Board with the DG (members welcome) will take place at 11am (members welcome) and the regular meeting will begin at the usual time.

July 14th Meeting

Immediate Past President Aniek Pflager was filled with pride for our Club's selection as Club of the Year by District 5160 at last Saturday's Installation & Awards Dinner in Winters. She emphasized this extraordinary honor was due to the contributions of every member. This was our Club's such award, and only the second received by a Yolo County Rotary Club since 2013-14 when the award was first made. Aniek brought back and displayed the Cliff Dochterman 'Spirit of Rotary Award' banner which our Club will retain all this year for the honor.

2026 Woodland Rotary Academic Scholarship winners Camilla Perez, the valedictorian of Pioneer High School (joined by parents Guillermina & Alonzo Perez; top photo), and Isha Kahn, the valedictoran of Woodland High School (joined by parents Rose & Isaac Kahn) were guests of the Club today. Both women thanked the Club and told us a little about their educational plans. Each will receive a $12,000 award, payable over four years. Last fall the Woodland Rotary Endowment Board doubled the amount of the award and this was the first year the new amount was awarded.

With the 50/50 pot at $475 and 9 cards remaining Lori McGrath found herself a free lunch. New member Craig Perrin provided a Act of Service Opportunity for us.The Woodland Tree Foundation is mulching newly planted trees at Ferns Park (Ashley Ave @ W Southwood Dr) on Friday, July 31 starting at 7:30am and need volunteers. Interested members and guests should plan on wearing garden work attire, bring a rake and work gloves. Contact Craig Perrin at 415-218-7806 or craig@climateaction4all.com to sign up and ask questions.

Yvette Roy was in charge of today's Recognition, asking questions about what members have done after they retired (Yvette is looking at retiring herself at the end of next year!). Dan Stroski had a great time on a recent trip back to Cooperstown NY to watch one of his grandchildren play in the Little League World Series. Dan also received an early warning on his 50th wedding anniversary coming up with wife Ginny on July 18. Lori McGrath enjoyed a recent week in Chicago where she attended two baseball games and endured lots of emergency vehicle sirens. Jim Nolan enjoyed a recent visit from family including grandchildren. Gregg Kowes and family had a fun trip to Sun River OR mostly to fish and ride ATVs.

Rose Cholewinski, long time owner of SwimAmerica Davis, current president of the United States Swim Schools Association, and member of Davis Sunrise Rotary, was our guest speaker today, providing us with a sobering program on 'Water Safety is EVERYONE'S Responsibility'. Thanks to Ryan Burger for arranging for and introducing our speaker today. Read Ryan's Splinter edition for today for a close look at what Rose had to say.

Welcome Our New Member - Tom Hall

Tom Hall, sponsored by Jim Nolan, was installed as a new member of the Club on July 7, 2026 by President Nick Roncoroni. At our request, Tom provided the following bio. If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to introduce yourself to Tom when you meet and welcome him to the Club.

I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula where I met my wife, Melissa, in the 1980s. We both attended UCSB and married in 1987 in Monterey.

Professionally, I worked in outside sales for consumer brands, such as Bayer Aspirin and Kinetic Concepts Medical Device sales.

Personal interests include spending time with family and friends traveling and road cycling.

After 31 years living in Southern California we retired to Woodland to be closer to our two daughters and our grandson. We both love the family feeling of Woodland and look forward to being with 'The best darn Club in the World.'

Club Honored by Rotary District 5160!

Our Rotary Club of Woodland received the coveted Cliff Dochterman 'Spirit of Rotary' Award as Club of the Year for 2025-26 by District 5160 during the District's Awards and Installation Dinner held July 11 at the Hotel Winters. 2025-26 Club President Aniek Pflager was presented the honor by Joy Alaidarous, 2025-26 District Governor. Earlier in the evening, the Club was also recognized as one of the District's top contributors to the Shelter Box Campaign.

President Aniek Demoted!!

On June 30 President Aniek Pflager was officially 'demoted' from the office of President following our wonderful Centennial year. More than 60 members and guests enjoyed a warm summer evening in the beautiful backyard of Gail and Tom Schwarzgruber and a buffet dinner of tri-tip & BBQ chicken. Immediate Past President Bob Nakken led the event with help from Jim Nolan who wrote a Melodrama: 'Rotary and Sex' for the occasion, read by cast members Bob Nakken, Yvette Roy, Gena Bravo, Ann Taylor, Lori McGrath and Angela Lynn. Aniek (with husband Curtiss Pflager) was presented with a plaque honoring her year as President; Gena Bravo (with husband Scott Bravo) received her President-elect badge and pin, and Nick Roncoroni (with wife Ellen Martin) was presented with his President's badge and pin. President Nick Roncoroni will preside over his first regular meeting Tuesday, July 7 at the Hotel Woodland.

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

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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Polio Update (December 23)

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