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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
12-4-25
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Upcoming Speakers
Department Contacts – Apple Valley Fire Protection DistrictAnthony Mejia: Fire Chief of Lincoln. Anthony Mejia has been instrumental in enhancing Lincoln Fire Department's leadership and operational efficiency. His commitment to firefighter safety, training, and equipment is evident in his pledge to be "there for you in your time of need ".
 Meeting Welcome
Kerry welcomed 43 members and 4 guests to the special Christmas Party Meeting. Guests included Vern Luke, Stella (Art), Heather Osterhout and Penny Pearl. The flag salute and the Four Way Test were led, and the party began immediately, with music during the lunch period. Alicia, Josh and Lindsey hosted and organized the next segment of the party: the choosing of the ugliest sweater. A trivia challenge then followed. with many winners and gifts. Cindy Millward provided the outstanding decorations and organized the party also.
The club member from Brazil, Licia Imamura, gifted the club with a beautiful hand-crafted bird (possibly native to Brazil). Nancy Dunavent presented the club with a generous donation, recognizing the club Centennial.
 
Some Organizers, Gifters, Winners
The Bard-Alan Lowe
 Alan presented a thoughtful poem on Christmas.
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 
 
Dec. 11: Lincoln Fire Chief Anthony Mejia
 
Dec. 18: Dr. Merer
-Service Provisions-Local Health
 
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Meetings begin again on January 8, 2026
 
 
Jan. 8: Word Buster
 
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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12-11-25
LUNCH: Mr. Pickles
 
Greeters
Susan & Scott C
Sign In
Emma
Take Down
Dianne 
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Events of Interest & Fundraisers
                     2025
 
Dec. 12: Rotary Blood Drive
 
Dec. 12 & 13: Not So Silent Night
Reservations needed.
The Event Center at Historic Beermann Plaza
 
Dec. 20: Christmas at Beermann Plaza
 
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Club Executives 2025-2026
 
President
Kerry Callahan
DEC. 17 Club BOD 5:15 PM Zoom Meet
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
 
Club Foundation Chair
Jerry Johnson
Fundraising & Events Co-Chairs
Alicia and Lindsey
Membership Chair
Public Image Chair
Lindsey Graves
RI Foundation Chair
Art Deardorff
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
 
 https://photos.app.goo.gl/pYQ44tUX2mgwX39w8
Photos from 10-9-25
Photos from 10-16-25
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aBqKtWUEvr4HB92H6
Photos from 10-23-25
Link to Foundation Program by Art Deardorff
Photos from 11-6-25
Photos from Christmas Party by Bill
12-4-25
 
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 December 2025
 
Birthdays:
Dec: 5: Meade Fischer
Dec. 8: Judith Ratley
Dec. 11: Linda Scott
Dec. 13: Carol Abbanat
Dec. 24: Claire Luke
Dec. 27: Joann Hilton
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Dec. 4: Richard VanGieson (Carole O)
Dec. 17: Sarah Kevin (Greg) 
 
Anniversaries
Dec. 30: Jerry & Karen Johnson 58 yrs
Dec. 29: Bill and Sandy Cook 57 yrs
Dec. 2: Dick & Terry Fowler 53 yrs
Dec. 27: Nat & Rod Benipayo 45 years
Dec. 5: Kristi and Josh McKenney 27 yrs
Dec. 20: Paul & Gail Radcliffe 17 yrs
 
Rotary Join Anniversaries
 Dec. 29: WB Cook 20 yrs
Dec. 10: Paul Radcliffe 19 yrs
Dec. 21: Truman Rich 19 yrs
Dec. 11: Clark Osterhout 16 yrs
Dec. 7: Kimberly McCue 8 yrs
Dec. 5: Carole Orlando 6yrs