The Guest Speaker at our first evening meeting on January 15th is Dr. Arebu Abdu. Dr Abdu earned his doctorate degree at Addis Ababa University Medical Faculty. He completed his pediatrics specialty training at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and he also completed fellowship training, subspecialty in neonatology, at University of Kentucky. He joined The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) in 2009 and is currently working at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). His topic today is a story of his developing a foundation supporting education in Africa. The Sarah Arebu Tahir Foundation, is committed to transforming children’s lives through education and opportunity.
President Kerry welcomed 38 members and 4 guests to the meeting. Guests included Guest speakers Joanne Haag and Donna Lange, Steve Brown (Howard Dutra), Kevin O’Connor (Tom Gibbs). The flag salute was led by Truman Rich and the Four Way Test was led by Kris Wyatt.
Membership Chair Bryan Ludwig, inducted Wilber Frank (Fuzzy) Furr , Sponsored by Art Deardorff, into the club with a review of the rules and expectations of membership noting that Fuzzy had been a Rotarian previously with the Park City Utah club for 47 years. The members then welcomed Fuzzy with a standing ovation.
Lindsey announced that the Lincoln Wine Fest is active online. She also reminded members that there is a big Fundraiser coming May 23rd (Sat. of Memorial Day weekend). Claire reported that the order of Food Providers would be changed to accommodate the evening meetings. Bryan listed the New Member Count Groups ( goal to reach 100 members by the end of the year).Art has a beautiful framed Paul Harris professionally-framed certificate and medallion. He will give this to the member who has received a PH certificate (or who qualifies by the end of January) and makes the largest contribution to the RI Foundation Annual Fund-Share account during the month of January. The contribution must be made thru Rotary Direct or on the RI Website Donate process by the end of January.
Speakers Joanne Haag and Donna Lange gave a very informative introduction to the non-profit called Word Busters. Word Busters was founded in Auburn by Linda LeBue 11 years ago and has grown from 1 school to 23 schools located in Auburn. Rocklin and Roseville." My Little Word Success Book is the primary tool used by our Word Busters school volunteer program. In this program, five adults assume responsibility for one classroom of 22-25 children. Each volunteer works one day a week for approximately one hour. For children to master these skills in record time, they should have the opportunity to practice daily in kindergarten and first grade, and several times a week in second grade. The volunteers work one-on-one with each child in short practice sessions we call the "Two-Minute Session." Teachers appreciate that children are away from the classroom activities for only a brief period of time working with the adult. The session takes place quietly in the back of the room." (Word Buster Website.) Donna and Joanne said that this program is highly respected because this program has raised the reading test scores significantly in the schools that participate.
The Guest Speaker at our first evening meeting on January 15th is Dr. Arebu Abdu. Dr Abdu earned his doctorate degree at Addis Ababa University Medical Faculty. He completed his pediatrics specialty training at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and he also completed fellowship training, subspecialty in neonatology, at University of Kentucky. He joined The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) in 2009 and is currently working at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). His topic today is a story of his developing a foundation supporting education in Africa. The Sarah Arebu Tahir Foundation, is committed to transforming children’s lives through education and opportunity. 
President Kerry welcomed 38 members and 4 guests to the meeting. Guests included Guest speakers Joanne Haag and Donna Lange, Steve Brown (Howard Dutra), Kevin O’Connor (Tom Gibbs). The flag salute was led by Truman Rich and the Four Way Test was led by Kris Wyatt. 
Alan presented an appreciated poem, “Bedtime Story."
Membership Chair Bryan Ludwig, inducted Wilber Frank (Fuzzy) Furr , Sponsored by Art Deardorff, into the club with a review of the rules and expectations of membership noting that Fuzzy had been a Rotarian previously with the Park City Utah club for 47 years. The members then welcomed Fuzzy with a standing ovation.
Lindsey announced that the Lincoln Wine Fest is active online. She also reminded members that there is a big Fundraiser coming May 23rd (Sat. of Memorial Day weekend). Claire reported that the order of Food Providers would be changed to accommodate the evening meetings. Bryan listed the New Member Count Groups ( goal to reach 100 members by the end of the year). 
Art has a beautiful framed Paul Harris professionally-framed certificate and medallion. He will give this to the member who has received a PH certificate (or who qualifies by the end of January) and makes the largest contribution to the RI Foundation Annual Fund-Share account during the month of January. The contribution must be made thru Rotary Direct or on the RI Website Donate process by the end of January. 
Speakers Joanne Haag and Donna Lange gave a very informative introduction to the non-profit called Word Busters. Word Busters was founded in Auburn by Linda LeBue 11 years ago and has grown from 1 school to 23 schools located in Auburn. Rocklin and Roseville." My Little Word Success Book is the primary tool used by our Word Busters school volunteer program. In this program, five adults assume responsibility for one classroom of 22-25 children. Each volunteer works one day a week for approximately one hour. For children to master these skills in record time, they should have the opportunity to practice daily in kindergarten and first grade, and several times a week in second grade. The volunteers work one-on-one with each child in short practice sessions we call the "Two-Minute Session." Teachers appreciate that children are away from the classroom activities for only a brief period of time working with the adult. The session takes place quietly in the back of the room." (Word Buster Website.) Donna and Joanne said that this program is highly respected because this program has raised the reading test scores significantly in the schools that participate.
