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Gordon McInally, 2022-23 Rotary International President

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Claire Sammon Roberts, 2023-24 Governor,

Rotary District 5160

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NorCal Rotary

2024 WOODLAND ROTARY

DINNER AUCTION

Preparations are underway for our 2024 Dinner Auction on Saturday, April 27, at the California Agriculture Museum (1958 Hays Lane, Woodland).

BENEFICIARIES

The Woodland Rotary Club/Woodland Rotary Endowment are looking to raise funds this year to: SUPPORT OUR YOLO COUNTY YOUTH.

We are benefiting three local non-profit organizations:

Yolo County Fair Heritage Foundation (https://www.yolocountyfair.net/p/about/yolo-county-fair-heritage-foundation)

to assist in completing the FFA/4-H livestock auction arena with funds for the bleachers and other infrastructure. This is our main recipient.

WCC Foster & Kinship Education Foundation (https://www.yolofostercare.com/79-foster-care-and-adoption/24-fkce-stands-for-care.html) The Yolo Foster Care education program, operating through Woodland Community College, helps families and children manage the challenges faced by foster, kinship and adoptive families. Funds we contribute will be used for care packages for up to 115 Foster Youth throughout the year, including gift cards and essential items.

Make It Happen (https://www.mihyolo.org/)

This small organization helps Yolo County youth ages 18-24 as they transition from foster care into independent living with furniture, household goods and related resources. Funds we contribute will be used to assist up to 25 young people.

Amounts awarded will be dependent on proceeds from this Dinner Auction.

REGISTER FOR DINNER TICKETS

Members: If you purchased tickets with your annual dues - you still need to go to the Eventbrite website (use link below) and select TICKETS - then put in the number 4 next to the DINNER TICKET PRE PAID option. Fill in your name so we can confirm you have paid and are good to go!

Others: Want to buy dinner tickets? Cost is $60 per ticket. Register on the Eventbrite website (link below) to register and purchase.

Eventbrite website link for 2024 Rotary Dinner Auction tickets

Call David Pinto at 530 304-5592 with any questions.

WINNERS CHOICE RAFFLE

$100 per ticket to purchase. Only 200 tickets available. Each member is asked to purchase or sell at least two tickets.

Winner gets the following Trip Options - roundtrip airfare from Sacramento, and cancellation insurance included at:

Maui - 4 nights at Aston Kaanapali Shores; one bedroom ocean view condo & midsize rental car for duration of stay; or

Cabo San Lucas - 6 nights at Dreams Cabo San Lucas (meals & beverages included) plus roundtrip transfers from airport to resort; or

Disney World - 5 nights at Disney Caribbean Beach Resort; two 4-day passes (Disney Park, Epcot, Disney Animal Kingdom) & midsize rental car for duration of stay; or

$3,000 in cash.

Up to $6,000 travel value!

SPONSORSHIPS

Mark Ullrich and Roger Kohlmeier are seeking sponsors for the Dinner Auction. Sponsorship Tiers:

Gold - $2500

Silver - $1000

Bronze - $500

Business Card - $250

View the Sponsorship Letter and Form.

Contact Mark Ullrich or Roger Kohlmeier for further information.

AUCTION DONATIONS

Don Huff III and David Molinaro are looking for donations of oral items to be offered during the event.

Dick Hoppin and Marie Galbo are looking for silent auction items to be offered during the event.

WHEEL BARREL OF WINE

Each Club member is asked to donate two bottles of good quality wine (minimum $20 value each). Jeff Burger is coordinating. Bring them either to a Tuesday Club meeting or to Jeff's office (REMAX 927 Main St.).

April 9th Meeting -

Visit by Open World Delegation

from Ukraine

President Karl Diekman greets Open World delegates at today's meeting. Our Club has been participating in the Open World Program from April 5-13 by hosting a delegation of military and legal professionals from Ukraine who are here on the theme of 'War Crimes and Prosecuting War Criminals'. The Host families are: Jim & Barbara Nolan; Gary Wegener & Joanie Tauzer; Mike & Randi Chandler; Dan & Virginia Stroski; and Tom & Gail Schwarzgruber. Craig & Yvette Roy also opened their home to host a farewell dinner for the delegation.

The six member delegation from Ukraine were: (clockwise from the upper left) Olena Balzhyk, Judge, Izmail City Court in the Odesa Region (standing with Judge Balzhyk is the group's interpreter, Alexander Krainiy); Stanislav Cherednyk, a colonel in the Ukrainian army investigating incoming Russian missiles and drones; Inna Zavorotho, a lieutenant colonel and lawyer in the Ukrainian army investigating Russian war crimes; Mykola Mazur, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Ukraine; Vitalii Sashchuk, a prosecutor investigating war crimes; and Uliana Pashynna, legal advisor, USAID Justice For All Activity and organizer of the delegation.

The delegation provided a short video showing some of the horrors of the war with Russia. After delegates introduced themselves they sang the Ukrainian national anthem. Woodland City Council Member Tom Stallard presented the delegates with a proclamation from the City of Woodland honoring them and pledging support for Ukraine. See the April 9th Splinter edition for more information on the visit by the delegation from Ukraine.

More about Rotary Open World Program

Lots of guests today. Jim Nolan introduced his guests, wife Barbara Nolan (not pictured), work assistants Karen Hendricks and Audre Ullrich, and Col. Lance Blanco, National Guard. Brain Dwyer introduced prospective new member Angela Lynn, Owner, Lynn Capital Group. Steve Venables introduced his guest, Chris Stamm, who recently moved to Woodland from Houston TX. Shawn Seyk introduced his guest and prospective new member Reggie Powell, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, Tim Pettit introduced his wife Nadine. Tom Schwarzgruber introduced his wife Gail, Will Anderson, and Woodland City Councilmember Tom Stallard. Gary Wegener introduced his wife Joanie Tauzer.

Roger Kohlmeier and Chuck Maltese both celebrated their 84th birthdays on April 8. Steve Venables was born on April 6 'many years ago', and got an early warning for his 50th wedding anniversary with wife Lydia on April 15.

April 2nd Meeting

Today's meeting had a good turnout. Shawn Seyk introduced his guest and prospective new member Reggie Powell, who turned in his membership papers for consideration. Steve Venables introduced his guest Chris Stamm who moved to Woodland with his wife from Texas about 3 months ago. Kris Kristensen introduced his friend of 50 years Jim Giottonini visiting from Sparks NV. Brian Dwyer introduced his guests: Greta Eoff. Executive Director, Yolo County Association of Realtors; and Angela Lynn, Owner, Lynn Capital Group. Visiting Rotarians with us today were Don Sharp and Byron MacConnell (Woodland Sunrise) and Tracy Vicario (Portland Pearl OR).

Back from Spring training in Arizona, Tabb Randolph gave us an update on preparations for the Dinner Auction on April 27th. Jim Nolan reported the preparations are complete for the start later this week for the Rotary Open World delegation from Ukraine's visit to Woodland. Jim thanked a number of Rotarians who have helped provide the lodging necessary for this visit to take place. And the delegation is set to visit the Club's next meeting on April 9th.

Kevin Haarberg took the helm on today's Recognition with questions about the original names of some famous actors. Marie Galbo enjoyed her cruise in the Carribean, but her traveling companion came down with COVID. Peter Holmes and with Chris had a great time in Scotland, first getting their youngest daughter married and then touring Scotland and England. It was such a nice day today that Les Engelmann chose to wear shorts to the meeting. He got fined for his choice of shorts! Rob Beggs enjoyed the blossums in Washington DC in the Spring. George Burger 'rang the bell' for finally getting fully moved into Woodland.

Pat Aukes, Broker, National Town & Valley Properties, Inc. Woodland, ?was our guest speaker today, giving an update on the residential sales and rental markets. Thank you to Program Coordinator Wendy Casas for arranging for and introducing our speaker.

Rest In Peace - Hiromi Diekman

Hiromi Diekman, wife of Club President, PDG Karl Diekman, passed away on March 13, 2024. Karl and Hiromi met when he was stationed at the U.S. Yokosuka Naval Base near Tokyo, Japan in 1969 and Hiromi was a preschool teacher on base. They were married December 12, 1970 in Seminole, Florida and have a son, Luka. Our thoughts go out to Karl and family.

Hiromi Terashima Diekman Obituary

North American Youth Exchange Conference

Dan Stroski is in Vancouver BC this week attending the 2024 NAYEN Conference to learn more about Rotary Youth Exchange with Rotary leaders and other Club representatives from all over North America. Dan is looking for local Woodland volunteers to host inbound youth exchange students coming to Woodland for about 2-3 months during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. Signup at Club meetings or contact Dan directly.

WHS Interact Club Helps at

Almond Festival

Jayne Williams reported members of the Woodland High School Interact Club (supported by Woodland Rotary) were helping at the 2024 Almond Festival. Jayne thanked Rob Beggs for transporting the students to the event in the ALMS van both Saturday and Sunday.

From Club Polio Warrior Mark Ullrich:

Want to know more about polio? See the attached Polio Facts

More information about Rotary's End Polio Now can be found at its website: https://www.endpolio.org/

Here you can sign up to receive the End Polio Now newsletter.

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