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Rotary Motto:
Service Above Self
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Lincoln
Meeting Thursdays at Noon
Second Thursday Evening Meeting 5:30-7:00
Woman's Club, 499 E Street, Lincoln
 
Meeting Bulletin for 5-21-26
 
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Upcoming Speakers 5-28-26
The Guest Speaker for May 28th is Sean Scully, Lincoln's City Manager.  Lincoln's City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and programs of the City as directed by the City Council. All City services are under the direction of the City Manager. As the chief executive for the City organization, the City Manager must provide a balance between the desired level of municipal services and the available revenue to provide those services. The City Manager's office also administers the City's personnel functions, public information activities, oversees economic development activities and records management operations. The City Manager also serves as the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency and the Lincoln Public Financing Authority.
 Meeting Welcome
President Kerry opened the meeting with Fun Facts and then welcomed 30 members and 6 guests.  Including Guest Speakers Chris Fuseo and Marcos Breton, Chris Delaney from the Rocklin Rotary Club, Penny Pearl (Richard), Elizabeth Jansen PHS +2 recipient (Kris)  and Damian Lima (Kerry)The Flag salute was led by Howard Dutra, and the Four Way Test was led by Art Deardorff. 
Kris introduced Elizabeth Jansen saying that Elizabeth is a 3rd generation of Lincoln and has been outstanding for the many ways she has served the Lincoln community. In recognition of her service to Lincoln, Elizabeth was selected to receive a Paul Harris Fellowship +3 (she received previous Paul Harris awards while an active member of the club.) 
Rocklin Rotarian Chris Delaney thanked the members that have volunteered to help with the Rocklin upcoming BrewFest. and invited members to attend the event.
Events and Committee News
Kerry covered the very few upcoming events. The Clay Day was viewed as a success. The "Kick Out" will be held at the Beerman Center. She reviewed the RYE students dates outgoing and returning home. Committee reports included the WCS meeting May 28th, 5:15 PM, at Karen Johnson's home.  Jan Hutchinson, Speech Coordinator, informed members of some changes in Guest Speakers for 2026-2027: Speakers will be invited the 1st and 3rd weeks of the month and the other weeks will be used for club service and various types of event planning etc.
Guest Speakers 5-14-26
Guest speakers for 5-21-26 were Chris Fuseo and Marco Breton. Chris Fuseo an award-winning editor with more than 30 years of news and leadership experience, and he is the current executive editor. Marcos Bretón oversees The Sacramento Bee’s Editorial Board. He’s been a California newspaperman for more than 30 years. The Sacramento Bee originated in 1867, still uses a logo designed by Walt Disney himself at some point, and has continued to the present day. Their main focus is to increase subscribers at a time when physical newspapers have been declining. Chris and Marcos are reaching out to communities to promote what the Bee provides in addition to the daily newspaper. Chris said that they are reaching out to communities also to promote reading in general to the current generations that are addicted to their cell phones and social medias to obtain information. 
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
May 28: Sean Scully
Financing Lincoln Public Safety & City Finances
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5-28-26
Lunch: SaladWorks
 
Greeters
Lisa Cambria
Sign In
Carol
Take Down
Joann
 
Many thanks to everyone who helps clear the Tablecloths after meetings. Thanks also for making sure the tables are cleared of
paper plates and cups.
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Events of Interest & Fundraisers
                      2026
June 6: Rocklin Rotary Brewfest
Volunteers needed, details from Greg.
 
June 15: Emma Warner Outgoing RYE returns home from her school year in Italy. Members are encouraged to meet her at the airport. Ask Kris for details.
 
June 18: Adopt-A Street Clean-up #3 
 
June 20: Krista Shaw outgoing RYE returns home from Spain (9:02 PM). Ask Kris/Kim for details.
 
June 25: Kerry's Kick out
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Club Executives 2025-2026
President
 
Kerry Callahan
June  24: Club BOD 5:15 PM
at Claire Luke's home. 
 
President -elect 2026-2027:
Lindsey Graves
PE Nominee 2027-2028:
Josh Graves
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 & Event Co-Chairs
Alicia and Lindsey
Membership Chair
Public Image Chair
Lindsey Graves
RI Foundation Chair
Art Deardorff
Speaker Chair
 
World Community Service Chair
Karen Johnson:
May 28: 5:15 Karen's home 140 Boulder Ct. 
 
Youth Services Chair
Website and Social Media
Lindsey Graves, Art Deardorff
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Meeting Photos
 
4-23-26
 
Photos from WineFest 4-25-26- Bill A.
 
 
5-7-26- Art
Lighthouse Celebrity Luncheon
5-15-26 - Art
Camp Clay 5-16-26- Art
Club Meeting 5-21-26- Art
 
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 May 2026
 
Birthdays:
 
May 5: Wayne Crow
May 8: Kristi McKenney
May 19: Cheryl Nichols-Gattuso
May 24: Jan Hutchinson
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
May 9: Dorothy Vranesic
Anniversaries
May 25: Darrell & Linda Scott 59 yrs
May 3: Janet & Clark Osterhout 53 yrs
May 25: Greg & Sarah Kevin 31 yrs
Rotary Join Anniversaries
 May 1: Dick Fowler 54 yrs
May 1: Thomas Gibbs 41 yrs
May 1: Fuzzy Furr 18 yrs
May 20: Richard Pearl 17 yrs
May 1: Linda Scott 8 yrs
May 1: Gail Gentile 2 yrs