Jon Wallace is a high school educator with over seven years of experience in Special Education and Career Technical Education. He currently teaches within the Business Pathway, where he focuses on preparing students with real-world skills in entrepreneurship, finance, leadership, and professional readiness. Jon is passionate about developing high-quality leaders and connecting classroom learning to practical business experiences through student-run projects and community partnerships.
President Kerry opened the meeting with Fun Facts and then welcomed 34 members and 8 guests. Guests included Guest Speaker Beth Funderburgh, Alla Lyubonhy (Ria), Christina DeCelle (Art), Dominic Deleon (Art), Mary Gilillian (Jamie), Michael Riccobuano (Josh) and Gerard DeMiguel. The flag salute was led by Darrell Scott) and the Four Way Test was led by Frank Neves.
Kerry started the Events reports by saying that the Speech Contest was successful and she gave kudos to Julie Westerling for her commitment to this project.
Lindsey accepted the Downtown Lincoln Club of the Month Award. Bryan said that with the induction next week of Faraz Mahmood, the total membership will reach 70. Joann gave a report on the status of World Polio. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries that have not been able to eradicate Polio. She also said that if you have foreign money bring it to the meeting and she will donate it to PolioPlus. The District Assembly, held here at TBHS on Saturday 3/28 is a great, and free of cost, opportunity to learn more about Rotary.
Guest Speaker Beth Funderburgh teaches a program at Lincoln High School for children ages 18-22 who have various kinds of disabilities. The Goal of the program is to create pathways for employment for the uniquely-wired individuals. The Mission is to build meaningful and independent lives through real authentic work experiences that they can then use in the community. Beth, and her staff of para-specials, provide the ability for these students to become employment ready. Students practice necessary employment skills at their shop in Downtown Lincoln called Hello Sweets.
Jon Wallace is a high school educator with over seven years of experience in Special Education and Career Technical Education. He currently teaches within the Business
President Kerry opened the meeting with Fun Facts and then welcomed 34 members and 8 guests. Guests included Guest Speaker Beth Funderburgh, Alla Lyubonhy (Ria), Christina DeCelle (Art), Dominic Deleon (Art), Mary Gilillian (Jamie), Michael Riccobuano (Josh) and Gerard DeMiguel. The flag salute was led by Darrell Scott) and the Four Way Test was led by Frank Neves.
Alan provided his specialty poem of "Purpose- What Would My Wife Say?"
Kerry started the Events reports by saying that the Speech Contest was successful and she gave kudos to Julie Westerling for her commitment to this project.
Lindsey accepted the Downtown Lincoln Club of the Month Award. Bryan said that with the induction next week of Faraz Mahmood, the total membership will reach 70. Joann gave a report on the status of World Polio. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries that have not been able to eradicate Polio. She also said that if you have foreign money bring it to the meeting and she will donate it to PolioPlus. 
The District Assembly, held here at TBHS on Saturday 3/28 is a great, and free of cost, opportunity to learn more about Rotary. 
Guest Speaker Beth Funderburgh teaches a program at Lincoln High School for children ages 18-22 who have various kinds of disabilities. The Goal of the program is to create pathways for employment for the uniquely-wired individuals. The Mission is to build meaningful and independent lives through real authentic work experiences that they can then use in the community. Beth, and her staff of para-specials, provide the ability for these students to become employment ready. Students practice necessary employment skills at their shop in Downtown Lincoln called Hello Sweets.
