The Guest Speakers for May 21st are Chris Fusco and Marcos Breton. Chris Fusco, an award-winning editor with more than 30 years of news and leadership experience, is executive editor of The Sacramento Bee and he is the regional editor overseeing McClatchy Media’s California newsrooms. Marcos Bretón oversees The Sacramento Bee’s Editorial Board. He’s been a California newspaperman for more than 30 years. He’s a graduate of San Jose State University, a voter for the Baseball Hall of Fame and the proud son of Mexican immigrants.
We look forward to hearing the History, Impact and Future of the Sacramento Bee.
President Kerry opened the meeting with Fun Facts and then welcomed 24 members and 7 guests. The guests included Tim & Sue Hayes from the American River Rotary Club, Hank & Leah Florence visiting Rotarians. Also, Mark Westerling (Julie), Ava Graves (daughter of Lindsey & Josh Graves), Penny Pearl (Richard), Barb & Bill Wilson Rotarians from Lake Chapala Rotary (Joann). Additionally, there were guests present to celebrate the Outstanding Seniors of Lincoln High School- Devin Davis and his mother Happiness Davis, (Student Onora Erickson was not able to attend) and 12 Bridges High School-Adam Medeiros and his mother Elizabeth Madeiros, Marly Perez and her mother Desra Perez. The Flag salute was led by Janet Osterhout, and the Four Way Test was led by Maria Gonzalez.
Kerry covered the very short upcoming events. Of note, the Rocklin Brewfest which needs volunteers. Also, members are asked to welcome the returning RYE students: Emma Warner returning from Italy on June 15th and Krista Shaw returning from Spain, on Saturday June 20th. Kris said that LHS Sober Night June 4th needs donationsof water, soda, and chips. Contact Kris for more details. LHS graduation is June 3rd, 9:00 AM at McBean . Lindsey announced that the Cirque de Soiree now has the date of October 24th. Visiting Rotarian from the Lake Chapala Club, Barb Wilson, shared more information about the Friendship Conference, attended by 9 representatives of this club in February. She reminded members that this club has actively supported the Lake Chapala Club since about 2010 and that we have very strong ties for many members. Chapala Rotary is looking forward to the current Global Grant that will provide a Medical Clinic for the needy in the Chapala area who currently have no access to medical care.
Charline began her discussion of her experience as a Rotary Youth Exchange with introducing us to her family, her country, her school, Belgium food and some differences between her life in Belgium and her experience here in Lincoln. She shared many of her travels which were amazing in numbers for 9 months, Yosemite, DisneyLand, Snowboarding in Tahoe, time in Sacramento, and Hawaii to name a few travels. Charline said she has matured during her time here and that even though she learned a lot and saw a lot of this country she still loves Belgium (as she should). She thanked the club members profusely and genuinely. Especially her counselor Maria and Maria's family. She feels that she will never forget her time in America.
Livia shared most of the same events with Charline and so after showing her family and talking a bit about Brazil she told us why she wanted to be an Exchange student for many years. Livia learned most of her fluent English from watching movies and TV in English. She was so impressed with what she learned she really wanted to see Hollywood and the USA. She then learned about the Rotary RYE and applied for consideration. Livia was excited to be able to see so much of California and to be able to go to Hawaii (and all the other places). She also expressed gratitude to her Rotary Counselor, her host families, and the club. She admits that she would like to return to Ca. for college if possible. 
Both girls gave excellent and very comprehensive reports. They feel that they matured because of the exchange and all the opportunities they were given to participate in so many events that were new to them. They said they will remember Lincoln Rotary for the rest of their lives.
The Guest Speakers for May 21st are Chris Fusco and Marcos Breton. Chris Fusco, an award-winning editor with more than 30 years of news and leadership experience, is executive editor of The Sacramento Bee and 
he is the regional editor overseeing McClatchy Media’s California newsrooms. Marcos Bretón oversees The Sacramento Bee’s Editorial Board. He’s been a California newspaperman for more than 30 years. He’s a graduate of San Jose State University, a voter for the Baseball Hall of Fame and the proud son of Mexican immigrants.
President Kerry opened the meeting with Fun Facts and then welcomed 24 members and 7 guests. The guests included Tim & Sue Hayes from the American River Rotary Club, Hank & Leah Florence visiting Rotarians. Also, Mark Westerling (Julie), Ava Graves (daughter of Lindsey & Josh Graves), Penny Pearl (Richard), Barb & Bill Wilson Rotarians from Lake Chapala Rotary (Joann). Additionally, there were guests present to celebrate the Outstanding 
Charline began her discussion of her experience as a Rotary Youth Exchange with introducing us to her family, her country, her school, Belgium food and some differences between her life in Belgium and her experience here in Lincoln. She shared many of her travels which were amazing in numbers for 9 months, Yosemite, DisneyLand, Snowboarding in Tahoe, time in Sacramento, and Hawaii to name a few travels. Charline said she has matured during her time here and that even though she learned a lot and saw a lot of this country she still loves Belgium (as she should). She thanked the club members profusely and genuinely. Especially her counselor Maria and Maria's family. She feels that she will never forget her time in America. 
