$2 Million Legacy Gift by Rotary Club of Lincoln to Boys & Girls Club of Placer County
Nov 04, 2025 12:26PM ● By Rotary Club of Lincoln and Boys & Girls Club of Placer County News Release
From left: Clark Osterhout (Club Member), Jerry Johnson (Club Member), Kris Wyatt (Club Member), Joann Hilton (Club Member), Randy Tooker (Boys & Girls Club), and Kerry Callahan (Club President). Photo courtesy of Makin It Happen Photography
LINCOLN, CA (MPG) - The Rotary Club of Lincoln is pleased to announce a $2 million dollar gift as part of their Centennial celebration that will help to build the new facility for the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County. It is the Club’s largest, one time gift in its 100 years of history.
“We are excited to be able to give a significant legacy gift to the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County to get them to their goal so they can build a wonderful facility to support the youth in our community,” said Kerry Callahan, president of the Lincoln Rotary Club.
Randy Tooker, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club, said, "Thanks to this donation, we are off to a great start in raising the necessary funds to establish a Boys & Girls Club in Lincoln, ensuring a safe place for Lincoln's youth to learn and grow, which in turn will strengthen the entire community.”
“The Rotary Club of Lincoln has a long history of supporting programs and services for the youth of our community and we are thrilled to be able to do this for the Boys and Girls Club,” said Greg Kevin, immediate past president of the Rotary Club and chair of the Project Planning Committee.
“We care very much for the youth of our community and on this 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club, it is very fitting gift that we can provide this large gift to ensure the success of the building project for the Boys & Girls,” added Callahan. The check was presented to the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County during the Rotary Club’s 100 Year Celebration Dinner on Nov. 1.
About the Rotary Club of Lincoln
The Rotary Club of Lincoln is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving lives in our local community, the Greater Sacramento region, and across the world by working together with global partners. The Rotary Club of Lincoln is part of Rotary District 5180, which has 36 clubs spanning 7 counties in Northern California.
As part of Rotary International, we are a worldwide network of 1.2 million people who are neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers. We believe in a world where people come together to make meaningful, lasting changes, both globally and in our local communities. For 100 years, Rotary Club of Lincoln’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From supporting youth programs, literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our community and the world.
LINCOLN, CA (MPG) - The Rotary Club of Lincoln is pleased to announce a $2 million dollar gift as part of their Centennial celebration that will help to build the new facility for the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County. It is the Club’s largest, one time gift in its 100 years of history.
“We are excited to be able to give a significant legacy gift to the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County to get them to their goal so they can build a wonderful facility to support the youth in our community,” said Kerry Callahan, president of the Lincoln Rotary Club.
Randy Tooker, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club, said, "Thanks to this donation, we are off to a great start in raising the necessary funds to establish a Boys & Girls Club in Lincoln, ensuring a safe place for Lincoln's youth to learn and grow, which in turn will strengthen the entire community.”
“The Rotary Club of Lincoln has a long history of supporting programs and services for the youth of our community and we are thrilled to be able to do this for the Boys and Girls Club,” said Greg Kevin, immediate past president of the Rotary Club and chair of the Project Planning Committee.
“We care very much for the youth of our community and on this 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club, it is very fitting gift that we can provide this large gift to ensure the success of the building project for the Boys & Girls,” added Callahan. The check was presented to the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County during the Rotary Club’s 100 Year Celebration Dinner on Nov. 1.
About the Rotary Club of Lincoln
The Rotary Club of Lincoln is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving lives in our local community, the Greater Sacramento region, and across the world by working together with global partners. The Rotary Club of Lincoln is part of Rotary District 5180, which has 36 clubs spanning 7 counties in Northern California.
As part of Rotary International, we are a worldwide network of 1.2 million people who are neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers. We believe in a world where people come together to make meaningful, lasting changes, both globally and in our local communities. For 100 years, Rotary Club of Lincoln’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From supporting youth programs, literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our community and the world.
