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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...

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.

September 15th Meeting

President Nick Roncoroni called today's meeting to order. He noted we would not be meeting here on the next two Tuesdays, since on Sep 22 we will be holding our Senior BBQ at Rotary Park in the Yolo Fairgrounds, and on Sep 29 we will hold our meeting at Bayer Crop Sciences on CA-16 beginning at 11:45am. President Nick then presented Ernie Hodges with his Paul Harris pin #4 in recognition of Ernie's generous contributions to the Rotary Foundation.

Christian Sherrill introduced his guest, colleague Adam Castro. Brian Dwyer introduced his guest and prospective new member Branden Martin. Not photoed, Woodland Sunrise Rotarians Byron MacConnell and Don Sharp visited us again today.

Angela Lynn was in charge of today's Recognition. She opened by asking those who have contributed to this year's Acts of Service to stand. Angela then paid a fine for each one of them in thanks for their efforts. Mark Ullrich was happy about the SF 49ers opening day victory over the LA Rams in Australia. Christian Sherrill was excited about his University of Texas Longhorns victory last Saturday over favored Ohio State. President Nick was happy about his daughter

Elizabeth's performance as a Pioneer High School Cheerleader.

Long time local criminal defense and personal injury attorney Steven Sabbadini was our guest speaker today, who provided us the story of the 'Ritchie Boys' through the experiences of his father, Alex Sabbadini, during WWII. Thanks to Program Chair Jim Nolan for arranging for and introducing our speaker today.

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.

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:

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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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