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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
4-17-25
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Upcoming Speaker 
Serena Olson is the upcoming speaker for the meeting on April 24th. Serena is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor. We look forward to hearing from her.
Lincoln Wine Fest
We need members and their friends and family to do a two hour shift on April 26th.  It's fun and easy.  And we need many more volunteers!!Use this link to sign up:
 
 Meeting Welcome

 President Greg opened the meeting with the thought for the day as shown. The Flag salute was led by Bill Cook, the 4-Way Test was led by Krista McCue. He welcomed to the meeting 25 members of the club, and 8 guests:  Frank Vranesic (visiting Rotarian), AngelaRae Britton Jackson (visiting Rotarian -guest of Holly, Mac West (visiting Rotarian- guest of Joann), Krista Shaw(Kimberly McCue's daughter and RYE student soon), Mark Andreatta (Holly Andreatta), Penny Pearl (Richard Pearl), and Guest Speakers Joseph Sena and Jerome Venjohn.

Lyricist and Poet- Alan Lowe
 Alan presented his poem "Mia Pasta" this week. Who knew that many varieties of pasta existed?
Events and Committee Announcements
Joann introduced her guest, Rotarian Mac West. Mac is in Lincoln as a consultant for the consideration of converting the long vacant Carnegie Library. The City would like to maintain the history of the building and provide a location for a possible Clay Art Center.  Bryan shared that Membership has almost reached 70 members with several new members to join soon. Andrea asked members to help get more volunteers for the Wine Fest. She also reminded members that the Taste of Mexico is coming soon and tickets are available on the club Website. Carol said that she has bought 7 tickets and challenged other members to beat her numbers! Bill spoke about the Clay Day. Volunteers are invited-the more the merrier. 8:00 AM set up, Clay Play-10:00-4 PM then clean up help is needed.
Guest Speaker
 Guest Speaker, Jerome began his discussion with the founding of the St. Vincent de Paul in 1833. The Lincoln conference of St. Vincent de Paul was created in 2003 with the focus on helping local families in need of assistance. The applicants contact St. Joseph's Church are screened, and then food, clothing, or whatever the need might be, is delivered by members of St. Joseph's church. The program is supported by donations from church members from several churches, the food banks, and many local individuals, and businesses. In February, 122 families/221 people were provided food and other items. More information is available on their website: stvincentdepaul.com.
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 
April 24: Serena Olson 
Topic: Nutritional Counselor
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4-24-25
Lunch- SaladWorks
 
Greeters
Kris Wyatt
Sign In
Bryan Ludwig
Take Down
Dick & Paul
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5-1-25
 
Greeters
Nat B.
Sign In
Criste F.
Take Down
W.Bill & Paul
 
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Events of Interest & Fundraisers
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                     2025
April 26: Lincoln Wine Fest
Sign up available on your email.
 
May 2: Taste of Mexico
Register and buy tickets on the club website.
 
May 3: Clay Day
 
May 3: Salt Mine
Sign up with Linda
 
May 3: Night at the Races 
Silver Wishes Fundraiser.
Clark has the information.
 
May 9: Community Blood Drive
 
May 15: Play Festival @ LHS Theater
Doors 6:00 PM, Show 6:30 PM, Free Admission.
 
June 9: District Awards and Recognition
At Safetyville, 3909 Brashaw Rd, Sacramento
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

June 21-25: RI Conference, Calgary
 
June 28: Kick Out
Kathrin's Biergarten
 
July 4: Lincoln Parade
Co-Chairs Keela and Lindsey.
 
October 18: Tour de Lincoln
 
November 1: 100th Anniversary GALA! Save the date.
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Club Executives 2024-2025
President:
Greg Kevin
President -elect:
Kerry Callahan
PE Nominee:
TBD
Past-President:
Richard Pearl
Treasurer:
Clark Osterhout
Secretary:
Andrea Tracy-Flamenco
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Club Chairs: 2024-2025
Administration Chair
Community Service Co-Chairs
Karen Johnson, Linda Scott
Club Foundation Chair
Jerry Johnson
Foundation Meeting April 21st
at the Johnson home at 4:00 PM.
Fundraising & Events Chair
Keela Marquez
Membership Chair
Public Image Chairs
Lindsey Graves
RI Foundation Chair
Speaker Chair
World Community Service Chair
 
Paul Radcliff
Youth Services Chair
Website and Social Media
Lindsey Graves
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Meeting Photos
Photos from 3-27-25
Photos from 4-3-25
Photos from 4-10-25
 
Photos from 4-17-25
 
Many thanks to everyone who 
 contributed ideas for this Bulletin, and to Jan for proofreading, and Bill for his awesome photos.
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        Birthdays and Anniversaries
in April 2025
Birthdays
April 3: Lindsey Graves
April 6: Emma Oehler
April 8: Josh Graves
April 24: Jerry Johnson
April 25: Frank Neves
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
April 9: Erin Kelly (Bryan Ludwig)
April 21: Jan Scura (Bill Laube)
Anniversaries
April 25: Truman and Gail Rich 45 years
 Rotary Join Anniversaries
April 23: Andrea Tracy Flamenco 5 years
April 4: Keela Marquez 1 year
 
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Rotary Sponsor
 
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