Club History - Past Rotarian Awards

print this page

Rotarian of the Year

2008 - 2009

Michael Pastryk

A relatively new member, Michael has fully embraced Rotarian principles and spirit, actively participating in local and international club events and selflessly providing for people in need.  During a Festival of Brotherhood trip to Guadalajara, Mexico, aside from the many Rotary related projects, Michael was made aware of a girls orphanage that needed extensive repairs to provide a healthier environment for the girls residing there.  Michael took it upon himself to fund a majority of the necessary repairs himself, coordinating with a fellow Rotarian in Guadalajara.  The project was completed with private donations from fellow Rotarians. 

As a local businessman, Michael has made a concerted effort to reduce his company's impact on the environment, recently converting his entire operation to solar power and implementing a recycling program that is so efficient that the only garbage generated by the business fits in a residential garbage can.  Michael is an exemplary citizen and community leader and I am proud and honored to recognize him as Rotarian of the Year for 2008-2009.

Not surprisingly, Mike is the club's pick for President-Elect 2011-2012.

Club Rotarian of the Year

2007-2008

Wulff Reinhold

WULFF was voted ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR 2007-2008 for his outstanding contributions to the Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati including his work as club historian and webmaster. Wulff Exemplifies the FOUR WAY TEST and is truly an outstanding example of the Rotarian Concepts and is a great asset to the Rohnert Park-Cotati Community.

Club Rotarian of the Year

2006-2007

Carl Leivo

Carl earned Rotarian of the Year by exemplfying the qualities we all strive for as a leader.··He volunteered to Chair the most important community project this Club has tackled.· Carl developed a working plan which identified goals, set time lines, selected committee chairs, hosted frequent committee meetings, coordinated with the Governors Special Representative PDG Mike Merrill and listened to each suggestion from the committees.· He skillfully·lead the development of the new·Rotary Club of Rancho Cotati. 

Club Rotarian of the Year

2005-2006

Paula Reinhold

Paula earned the honor of Rotarian of the Year by·expending tremendous energy and sharing her expertise in every job she preformed.· As·Event Coordinator for Trio of Tournaments, coordinator·and administrator of career presentations at 3 schools, coordinator·and mentor for·Interact clubs at Creekside and Mt. Shadows Middle Schools, her talents were clearly visible.· In addition to·club activities, Paula also·Chaired this year's Education Foundation event which raised thousand of dollars for the Cotati·- Rohnert Park Unified School District.

Club Rotarian of the Year

2004-2005

Sharon Landon

Sharon earned this honor for her continuous quality work by promoting our club in ads and in the Chamber of Commerce.· She assisted in development of the Rotary Supplement to the Community Voice and organized the silent and live auctions for both Casino Night and the Golf Tournament.·· Sharon is the owner of Landon Creative·and specializes in marketing,··advertising,·design, illustration and photography.· She has been a tremendous asset to Rotary Club of Rohnert Park - Cotati.

District 5130 Rotarian of the Year

2004-2005

Joe Lindland

Bestowed for work done in South Asia following the tsunami

District 5130 Award for Meritorious Service to Youth

2004-2005

LuAnn Schaan

Club Rotarian of the Year

2003-2004

Tim Mattis

Tim was recognized for service above and beyond what's normally expected. Rotarian of the Year for 2004 -2005. Tim, a past President of the Club, was recognized for his contributions to the Centennial Projects, founding our Club Foundation, and consistent participation in club activities. Tim is the owner of Ensearch Management Consultants, a national healthcare recruitment company.

2002-2003

2001-2002

2000-2001

Past Rotarians of the Year include LuAnn Schaan, Bob Stewart, Marshall Goldy, and Joe Lindland.