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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.

UPCOMING ACTS OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES...

February 10th Meeting

President Aniek Pflager welcomed members as preparations for the Club's Centennial Celebration & Project honoring the Club's 100th anniversary of service to the community, are well underway. President Aniek encouraged members to purchase tickets or make a Rotarian pledge for the Celebration on April 25th; help in securing sponsorships; and join a Centennial committee if you haven't already do so. This is an 'All Hands On Deck' moment for all members. Brian Dwyer asked members to go over lists of local businesses provided to identify companies you have a connection with, and sign up to contact them to seek a sponsorship. If you have any questions contact President Aniek or President-elect Nick Roncoroni. Kris Kristensen shared the news that local engineering firm Clark Pacific has offered to provide project management services for the Rotary Stage Project at the Woodland Opera House Intermission Garden, and will donate related architectural and structural services necessary to permit and construct the project. An agreement between Clark Pacific and the Woodland Rotary Endowment is being prepared to start the design work.

Angela Lynn introduced her aunt, Debra Carlson, and her husband Mike Lynn as her guests today. Steve Venables introduced his son David Venables, visiting from his home in Las Vegas, as his guest today. Woodland Sunrise Rotarians Don Sharp, Byron MacConnell and John Roncoroni visited today.

Marie Galbo and Ryan Burger were in today's Century Spotlight. Marie first became a Rotarian in 1995 with the San Ramon club which was a very active and enjoyable Club. She is a past president of the San Ramon club and remembers hosting six delegates from Russia who visited the community. Marie plans to give a program to the Club in April on the trip she and her late husband subsequently took to Russia with a delegation from the San Ramon club. After her husband passed, Marie moved to Woodland to be closer to her son and daughter in law, and she joined our Club in 2020. Rotary continues to be a positive part of Marie's life. Ryan joined the Club just last year after hearing about Rotary from his grandfather George and father Jeff. Ryan says he's inspired about what the Club does for the community. In Rotary Fun Facts we learned more about the book Steve Venables is preparing for the Club's Centennial.

George Burger got an early warning (it sounded like he needed one!) on his 40th wedding anniversary with wife Janet coming up on Valentines Day, Feb 14 (Lake Tahoe). Late arriving Peter Holmes (lost track of time babysitting his 5 month old granddaughter) got a not-so-early warning on his 42nd wedding anniversary with wife Chris on Feb 11 (San Diego). They honeymooned in Aspen CO.

Angela Lynn had double duty today, presiding over Recognition as well as being the Program speaker. Kevin Haarberg had a great visit with former Rotarian Scott Johnston in the sun of Palm Desert. Bob Nakken was happy, but a little sore from taking care of his two year old grandchild over the weekend. With the raffle pot at $359 and 20 cards to choose from Shawn Seyk found himself a free lunch.

Angela Lynn was our program speaker today and gave us a dazzling look at the trip she and husband Mike took last Fall to Sri Lanka and the Maldives which is located on the other side of the world in the Indian Ocean. Use the QR code above to unlock many more photos of Angela and Mike's trip.

February 3rd Meeting

On a bright springlike day, President Aniek Pflager welcomed a good sized crowd to today's meeting. Using proceeds from the 2025 Dinner Auction, President Aniek and Immediate Past President Bob Nakken today presented a check for $11,000 from Woodland Rotary to Yolo Farm to Fork, one of the Dinner Auction's beneficiaries, to Yolo Farm to Fork representatives Jewelia Flores, Program Manager, and Jerry Delsol, Advisory Board member, for Yolo Farm to Fork's use in constructing gazebos at the learning gardens at Gibson and Beamer Elementary Schools.

President-elect Nick Roncoroni gave an update on the Centennial Celebration recognizing financial support already coming in and emphasizing the need for all members to get involved in the effort. If you have any questions about how you can become involved please contact Nick directly.

Mark Ullrich introduced his guest, wife Audrey. David Pinto introduced his guest and prospective new member, Lou Enge, Executive Director of NAMI Yolo County. We were happy to see visiting Sunrise Rotarians Don Sharp and Byron MacConnell again today.

Today's Century Spotlight shined on Les Engelmann and Nick Roncoroni. Les became a member of the Club 36 years ago this month, having been sponsored by the late Don Smith. Nick has been a member for ten years now. Despite the challenges, Nick says he is enjoying the personal growth that comes with leadership working on important efforts for the Club like fundraising for the Centennial Celebration. In Rotary Fun Facts we explored why we do Recognition in the Club. Mike Chandler celebrated his 77th birthday on Feb 1 (Woodland), and Blair Voelz got an early warning on his Feb 5 wedding anniversary (Sacramento; 1971) with wife Jan.

Chuck Maltese took charge of today's Recognition. Tom Schwarzgruber enjoyed a recent two week stay in Hawaii with wife Gail and reported former Club member Mahlon Whittle plans to attend our Centennial Celebration. Shawn Seyk was shared a happy memory as his first daughter, Sarah, was born to wife Brenda 26 years ago today at Kaiser in Sacramento. Mark Ullrich enjoyed the recent Yolo Fliers Club trip to Puerto Vallarta with Audrey, but he was also bummed out for the SF 49ers exit from the NFL playoffs this year. Don Huff was happy to get his limit on the last day of duck season. Gregg Kowes took his son on college tours of Arizona State and Grand Canyon University. Dave Molinaro lost his annual bet with Roger Kohlmeier on SF 49ers versus Las Vegas Raider results, and paid off his $100 debt. Roger turned around and 'rang the bell' for the Rotary Foundation. Gary Bunch had an amazing week at Don Huff's place at Knona that he purchased at the 2025 Dinner Auction.

Robyn Rominger, award winning author, journalist and local historian, was our guest speaker today and discussed her most recent book, 'A Land Filled with Horses', a memior about a horse rescue operation Robyn and husband Bruce Rominger took on after inheriting a neglected herd of 30 wild horses on the 800-acre Yanci Ranch (located at the western end of County Road 27 in western Yolo County) which they had acquired. Bruce Rominger also joined us today. Thanks to Mark Ullrich for arranging for and introducing today's speaker.

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.

Holiday Parade Cleanup

Our Club helped cleanup after the 2025 Woodland Holiday Parade as members (left to right) Angela Lynn, President Aniek Pflager, Bob & Gaye Nakken, Lori McGrath, Blair Voelz, Gregg Kowes, and Christian Sherrill turned out the next morning to do some litter pickup.

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