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February Health News

Health Through Movement: A Key to Longevity: By Steve Miller “We don’t stop moving because we grow old; we grow old because we stop moving.” – George Bernard Shaw Rotarians are dedicated to service, leadership, and community well-being. But to continue making a lasting impact, maintaining personal health is essential. One of the simplest yet…
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February is peacebuilding and conflict prevention month

The month of February is very special in the Rotary calendar because it includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on February 23, 1905, in chicago.  That day is now designated as the “World Understanding and Peace Day”.     On February 23 Rotary celebrates the 109th anniversary of the first Rotary…
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Meeting Recap

Club Meeting: Oxygen Park

Buzz Thielemann spoke to the Medford Rogue Rotary club on what an Oxygen Park is and the part that it plays in the future of healthy air quality.  As large manufacturing and general pollutants enter our atmosphere it slowly deteriorates the quality of the air we breath and the condition of our atmosphere. The idea…
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Thank you “Winter in Candyland” volunteers

“Winter in Candyland”, one of our club’s two annual Signature Events, was bigger and better than ever this year and that doesn’t happen without a lot the support of a lot of people. This was our second year partnering with the Family Nurturing Center to offer this free event to the community. Twenty-seven club members…
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“Winter in Candyland” 2025 a huge success

The Family Nurturing Center and Medford Rogue Rotary offered a weekend of fun on February 1st and 2nd during the “Winter in Candyland” event at The Expo in Central Point. The sweetest event of the year attracted almost 4000 people, an increase of more than 30% over last year. The event included a life-sized Candyland…
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Just in Time for Valentine’s Day! 

  Nathy’s Hand-Made Chocolates For Sale Wednesday February 12 Our inbound student, Nathy, is continuing her fundraising efforts to go on the district year-end trips in June.  She is apparently more than half way there!  She is bringing her yummy Brazilian chocolates to the Feb. 12th meeting.  There are limited quantities.  Please consider buying a box…
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Club Meeting: SMART Reading Literacy in Oregon

Leona Westdahl joined us this week to present what SmartReading.Org is and how impactful a role it plays in our literacy programs across the state. How did Smart Reading come about? In 1991, a group of concerned business leaders came together to address the troublesome reality that Oregon’s children were routinely reading below grade level.…
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February Health News

Health Through Movement: A Key to Longevity: By Steve Miller “We don’t stop moving because we grow old; we grow old because we stop moving.” – George Bernard Shaw Rotarians are dedicated to service, leadership, and community well-being. But to continue making a lasting impact, maintaining personal health is essential. One of the simplest yet…
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New Member Monday!

Please welcome the newest member inducted to our club…. Les Ferguson. Les served 22+ years in the Navy and is the Rector at St. Mark’s Parish. Les is an avid runner, golfer and nature photographer. Welcome Les!
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Club Program: YMCA Strengthening Community

Our first club program of the ’25 calendar year was “YMCA Strengthening Community” with speakers Brad Russell (CEO/Executive Director) and Vinny Beretta (Camp and Sports Director). Brad was introduced by club member Angela Durant. Both Brad and Vinny spoke enthusiastically about the YMCA, its programs and classes, and structure. Brad shared the cause of the…
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January Health News

Cravings Keeping you from Success? Apple Cider Vinegar to the Rescue by Kellie Hill More evidence that raw, organic apple cider vinegar is practically a miracle health product . . . the Journal of Functional Foods showed that drinking apple cider vinegar before a meal may help lower your blood glucose. Study participants who drank…
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January is Vocational Service Month

Rotary has designated January as Vocational Service Month.  The Object of Rotary is a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose and the responsibilities of Rotarians.  The concept of vocational service is rooted in the second “Object of Rotary”, which calls on Rotarians to encourage and foster: High Ethical Standards in business and professions The recognition of…
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January Health News

Cravings Keeping you from Success? Apple Cider Vinegar to the Rescue by Kellie Hill More evidence that raw, organic apple cider vinegar is practically a miracle health product . . . the Journal of Functional Foods showed that drinking apple cider vinegar before a meal may help lower your blood glucose. Study participants who drank…
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Visit with Rotary Club of Kona

While on vacation with family, I was able to drop in and visit with the Rotary Club of Kona for their first club meeting of 2025. The club meets upstairs in the open-air seating area of the Lava Java restaurant with amazing views of the ocean. The Rotary Club of Kona currently has 48 active…
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Holiday Fellowship Party 2024

Another awesome Christmas party organized by our fellowship committee. Great food and entertainment, and a perfect opportunity for everyone to relax and celebrate the holiday season together. The event held was held at Centennial Golf Pavilion and this year’s entertainment included a club favorite, The Rogue Valley Children’s Chorus. The Chorus includes singers in grades…
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