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Rotary Motto:
Service Above Self
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Lincoln
Meeting Thursday at Noon
Woman's Club, 499 E Street, Lincoln
 
Meeting Bulletin for
12-18-25
 
Many, Many thanks to Jan Hutchinson,
for providing the notes for this bulletin.
 
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Upcoming Speakers
  
The Guest Speakers this week are Linda LaBou and Bonnie Curtis from WordBusters. Pictured here is volunteer Bonnie Curtis, a volunteer that is helping a student to become a strong reader.
 Meeting Welcome
President Kerry welcomed 32 members and 4 guests to the meeting. Guests included Guest speaker Dr. Merer, Sandy Cook (Bill), Steve Brown (Howard Dutra), Kevin O’Connor (Tom Gibbs). The flag salute was led by Lindsey Graves and the Four Way Test was led by Gail Gentile. The Legacy Community Choir with Director /guitarist Cindy and pianist John presented a variety of Christmas songs, enjoyed by all. President Kerry shared Xmas trivia with us
Metered Merry Maker-Alan Lowe
 Alan presented an incredible poem, “What Awaits Us,” as the New Year approaches.
 Events of Interest and Fundraisers
Joann shared with us her attendance at the Celebration in San Francisco commemorating the role Rotary International played in the formation of the United Nations. Art shared his positive experience in helping the Kiwanis Club in their sales of Sees Candy.  Art has Rotary magnetic lapel pins for sale at $6. Rotary International Fund Share is encouraged. Go to the website to sign up. Jan updated us on referring potential speakers to her as Speaker Chair, who will share the information with our monthly speaker coordinators. Clark shared that in celebrating our 100th club anniversary, that the gift to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club was the largest gift ever made! He also spoke about annual dues, cash flow, projected cash balance, and that we need to raise $8500 - $9000. We have two options: assess members or, ask for member donations. We decided to ask for donations. Please let Clark know if you will help with a donation. Lindsey shared that the club needs to plan extra fund raisers, like auctions, etc.    
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Guest Speaker 12-18-25
Dr. Michael Merer has been part of Kaiser Permanente since his Internship and has served as a staff physician since 1999. His career has included roles in Southern California and Colorado before settling in Northern California, which he now calls home. He values Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to high quality, evidence-based care and its strong focus on preventative medicine. A Family Medicine physician in the Adult Medicine department at Lincoln Medical Offices, Dr. Merer cares for a broad range of health needs – from acute injuries to chronic conditions such a diabetes. He especially enjoys building long term relationships with his patients and has particular interest in Sports Medicine. He described the expansion of the ER in the Roseville Hospital with additional 36 beds. He invited us to join Kaiser’s Volunteer Team in Roseville, Lincoln, and Folsom. He also had flyers of the Lincoln farmers’ market held on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kaiser Building at 1900 Dresden Drive, Lincoln. He then responded to questions from members.
The Four-Way Test
           The Four-Way Test
  Of the things we think, say or do:   
   1. Is it the truth?
   2. Is it fair to all concerned?
   3. Will it build goodwill and
         better friendships?
   4. Will it be beneficial
        to all concerned?
 
   5. HAVE FUN !!   
 
 
             
Speakers
Jan. 8: Word Busters
Linda LaBue and Bonnie Curtis.
Jan. 15: Evening Meeting at Woman's Club 5:30 PM: Dr. Arebu Abdu, Neonatologist
Topic: A foundation that supports education in Africa.
Jan. 22: Wyn Spiller
RI International Director 2025-2027
 
Jan. 29: Social Evening- No Meeting
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1-8-26
LUNCH: 
 
Greeters
Volunteer Needed
Sign In
Carol A.
 
Take Down
 
W. Bill
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Events of Interest & Fundraisers
                      2026
Feb.13: Community Blood Drive
 
 
April 10: Community Blood Drive
 
Apr. 17: Day of Service 100 events
 
Apr. 25: Lincoln Wine Fest
 
Apr. 26: Cirque De Soiree
              Rotary Fundraiser
May 1-3 District Conference,
              South Lake Tahoe
 
May. 2: Clay Day
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Club Executives 2025-2026
President
 
Kerry Callahan
Jan. 28: Club BOD 5:15 PM (Virtual)
Ask Clark if you wish to Join the meeting
 
President -elect:
Lindsey Graves
PE Nominee:
TBD
Past-President:
Greg Kevin
Treasurer:
Clark Osterhout
Secretary:
Andrea Tracy-Flamenco
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Club Chairs: 2025-2026
Administration Chair
 
Community Service Co-Chairs
Alicia Cochran & Lindsey Graves
Feb 3: 754 Weeping Willow Lane
 
Club Foundation Chair
Jerry Johnson : Committee Meeting 5:00 PM
January 20th, at Johnson Home:140 Boulder Ct.
 
Fundraising & Events Co-Chairs
Alicia and Lindsey 
February 3: 754 Weeping Willow Lane, Lincoln.
 
Membership Chair
Public Image Chair
Lindsey Graves
 
RI Foundation Chair
Art Deardorf
Jan 20: BOD Meeting 
 
Speaker Chair
World Community Service Chair
Judith Ratley
Youth Services Chair
Website and Social Media
Lindsey Graves, Art Deardorff
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Meeting Photos
   
Photos from Christmas Party by Bill
12-4-25
Photos from 12-11-25 from Art   
 
Lincoln Christmas Activities from Art
 
Photos from 12-18-25 by Bill
 
Many thanks to everyone who 
 contributed ideas for this Bulletin,
and to Jan for proofreading,
and Bill & Art for their awesome photos.
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     Rotary Sponsor
 
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 Birthdays and Anniversaries
in January 2026
 
Birthdays:
Jan. 1: Alicia Cochran
Jan. 3: Julie Baird
Jan. 7: Maria Gonzalez
Jan. 14: Greg Kevin
Jan. 23: Darrell Scott
Jan. 26: Wedell Jamie
Jan. 28: Ria Worden
Jan. 30: Sara Swarts
 
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
 
Jan. 1: Alicia & Rich Cochran
Jan. 12: Julie & Mark Westerling 
Jan. 23: Darrell & Linda Scott
 
Anniversaries
Jan. 1: Bill Laube & Jan Scura 12 yrs
Jan. 24: Tony & Patricia Zugich
 
Rotary Join Anniversaries
 Jan. 1: Dick Gootee 47 yrs
Jan. 1: Judith Ratley 41 yrs
Jan. 1: David Bonillo 33 yrs
Jan. 6: Kris Wyatt 33 yrs
Jan. 9: Frank Neves 28 yrs
Jan. 29: M A Baker 17 yrs
Jan. 24: Shanti Landon 7 yrs
Jan. 27: Vincent Castagnolo 4 yrs
Jan. 27: Greg Kevin 4yrs
Jan. 26: Wayne Crow 2 yrs