Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
Lynne Rathgeber and Lisa Connell	Sep 27, 2021 12:30 PM	Education and Families in Kiwimbie *Lynn Rathgeber and Lisa Connell* Hosted by club member, Bill Schauer Jr This is a Hybrid Meeting. Both In-Person and Zoom. Our guest speaker will be attending by Zoom. For Zoom Guests: Please contact Douglas to receive your invitation that includes the access code to our Monday Zoom meeting. *Topic:* Education and Families in Kiwimbie *Message: Through a variety of educational options, Kiwimbi provides key tools for children and their families in underserved communities to build a better future for themselves. Financial and volunteer support from the US enable us to change lives, one child at a time! About the Speakers:* Lynne has always believed in the impact that individual initiative can have in making the world a better place, one step at a time. As the daughter of educators she also has profound faith in the value of books to bring joy and to help people visualize change and realize their dreams. She and her husband John focused on giving the gift of a good education to their own children and, after years of working in insurance and law, Lynne committed to putting her skills to work for others who may have fewer educational resources or options. She earned her B.A. at Juniata College, her J.D. from Rutgers University, Newark, and worked for 15 years in the life and health insurance industry, focusing on compliance, contracts and other communications with regulators and policyholders. Lynne’s been fortunate enough to have traveled to various parts of the world in her life and, importantly, to have visited a small part of the great continent of Africa on a project with Olubayi Olubayi. It was discussions with him and others that led to the establishment of Kiwimbi. Kiwimbi’s focus on educational opportunity, both academic and vocational, keeps Lynne energized. Her trips to Kenya to work with Kiwimbi’s Kenyan leaders and to observe first hand the differences we are making on the ground there never cease to inspire her. Lisa Connell brings her ongoing commitment to education with her to Kiwimbi, having spent many years in the classroom as both a third grade and a preschool teacher. In her role as Development and Marketing Coordinator, she is eager to direct her energy and enthusiasm for helping others towards the mission of Kiwimbi in expanding access to education in areas of the world where it is generally less available. Lisa believes Kiwimbi is an organization that can really change people’s lives and she is thrilled to be a part of it.
TBD	Oct 04, 2021 12:30 PM	Desirée Wilson, District Governor 2021-2022, Rotary District 5180 Hosted by club member, President Jan LeRoy This is a Hybrid Meeting. Both In-Person and Zoom. Our guest speaker will be attending LIVE. For Zoom Guests: Please contact Douglas to receive your invitation that includes the access code to our Monday Zoom meeting. *Topic:* Creating Today's Super Heros *About the Speaker:* It’s a new Rotary year and it’s so exciting to see that clubs are starting to meet in-person again! Fundraisers, projects and events are being planned! We are ‘People of Action’ doing amazing things in our communities and across the globe! As your new District Governor, I’m excited about what the year ahead holds for us and for those we serve. Our new Rotary International President, Shekhar Mehta, from the Rotary Club of Calcutta – Mahanagar, India, has chosen his theme for the new year – “Serve to Change Lives.” President Mehta’s theme sums up what we do in Rotary - we positively impact the lives of people in our own communities and in other countries, most of whom we will never meet. If there is one thing Rotarians are – we are “change agents.” The District theme for this year is “Creating Today’s Superheroes” to reflect the incredible work done by Rotarians in our district, most often in their spare time. In the midst of family, work and other obligations, Rotarians still find time to help those in need – truly reflecting “Service Above Self.” As change agents, Rotarians are truly Superheroes. Look at the efforts of local Rotarians in continuing to serve our communities in spite of a pandemic. Past DG Brent Hastey led our District through a tumultuous time and under his leadership our Rotarians didn’t miss a beat – providing much needed food to local families, turning RYE into a fabulous virtual experience and finding new ways to do fundraisers (virtually!) so we could continue to support our communities. These projects and many more were ignited by Rotarians with a passion and commitment to identify problems, find solutions and transform communities while changing lives in the process. All the while, becoming Superheroes who care and inspire others to make our communities better in every way. But there is still so much need locally and in the world. Rotarian Superheroes are needed now, more than ever, to work together to assist and strengthen our communities and continue to change lives for the better.
Supervisor Don Nottoli, District 5	Oct 18, 2021	*Supervisor, Don Nottoli* Hosted by club member, Larry Gorham This is a Hybrid Meeting. Both In-Person and Zoom. Our guest speaker will be attending LIVE. For Zoom Guests: Please contact Douglas to receive your invitation that includes the access code to our Monday Zoom meeting. *Topic:* *Message from Board of Supervisors Website 9-23-2021:* Dear Residents of District 5, It has been an honor and privilege to have served as your elected representative on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors since 1994. As you likely know, District 5 is a diverse collection of unique communities which includes urban, rural and small town amenities with long-standing traditions and exciting opportunities for families and businesses to thrive. Thank you for your continued support and the community spirit which help make our County a special place to live and work. You can help continue our success by volunteering, serving on a local board or commission or simply watching out for your neighbors. Sincerely, Don Nottoli *About the Speaker:*
TBD	Oct 25, 2021 12:30 PM
Tom Cicchini	Nov 01, 2021 12:30 PM	Rotary PolioPlus Society *Tom Cicchini, Officially, it's Black Sheep, unoffically, Financial Advisor* Hosted by club member, Jim Cook This is a Hybrid Meeting. Both In-Person and Zoom. Our guest speaker will be attending LIVE. For Zoom Guests: Please contact Douglas to receive your invitation that includes the access code to our Monday Zoom meeting. *Topic:* Please pledge to help Rotary make history by continuing to contribute at least $100 this year and each year until the World Health Organization certifies that polio has been fully eradicated because "until the world is polio-free, every child is at risk". *About the Speaker:* Tom Cicchini (Cha-Key-Knee) rhymes with Bikini or Zucchini Tom Cicchini has 30+ years’ experience as a financial advisor; the past 25 years with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. In October 2013 he expanded, hiring several advisors and moved his office to Roseville, CA. were he operates his business using the dba Beacon Wealth Strategies, LTD. Equally as important as his investment experience is Tom’s commitment to the community. Tom has served on the Board of Directors of numerous foundations, endowments as well as the following charitable organizations: Sacramento Police and Sheriff's Memorial Foundation Rotary District 5180 Foundation Committee Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northern California Served as a Board Director as well as Board Treasurer. Tom still serves as a Wish Team member. YMCA of Superior California “Hole” Lotta Love℠ Charity Golf Tournament; Each year Tom underwrites his charity golf tournament with 100% of the money raised going to local charities. Tom’s involvement with Rotary International goes back over 20 years and includes being Past President of the Rotary Club of North Sacramento, Past President of the Rotary Club of Natomas and Past President of the Rotary Club of Granite Bay. Tom currently is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Point West (Sacramento). Tom has served as Rotary District 5180 PolioPlus Chair from 2008 to 2018 and has returned to the position to work with DG Desiree Wilson for 2021-2022. On District level, Tom served has as District 5180’s Executive Secretary and was also D5180 Conference Chair for Trick or Treat at Squaw Creek in 2010. Tom is a Bequest Society Member, Benefactor and Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation. This year Tom was elected to the District's Hall of Fame for his service to Rotary. Tom no longer can be heard each weekday morning do the Business Report on AM 1380KTKZ, or on Saturday mornings with his show Money Talk, but people tell him they still listen.
Master	Dec 31, 2021	Name Hosted by club member, This is a Hybrid Meeting. Both In-Person and Zoom. Our guest speaker will be attending LIVE. For Zoom Guests: Please contact Douglas to receive your invitation that includes the access code to our Monday Zoom meeting. *Topic:* Information here *About the Speaker:* Information here