Fawnda Shahalami

June 1st and 2nd was a busy weekend for Aki. On Saturday, our exchange student, Akinouri “Aki” Oka, celebrated his graduation from South Medford High School. Oregon delivered beautiful weather for this memorable event. Congratulations Aki! But Aki didn’t have much time to savor that achievement as the very next day Aki was busy preparing…

Jane Falls’ presentation on End Polio Now at the Medford Rogue Rotary last week was truly inspiring. Her detailed account of the history of Polio and the current status of the Rotarian’s efforts was not only informative but also motivating. With such dedicated individuals leading the way, meeting our donation goal this year seems more…

The club meeting this week, on June 12th, will be the annual meeting of the Medford Rogue Rotary Foundation. Our newest set of college scholarship recipients will be introduced and information on the foundation and its financial status will be shared. Four club members have been nominated to serve three-year terms on the foundation’s board…

Ellen Namues had a fall this weekend and is in the hospital. She has a couple fractures in her pelvis and a couple fractures in her right leg. She is doing well. If anyone would like to reach out to Ellen and send her well wishes you can connect via cell phone at 541-778-0390. We…

SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH   It is comforting to have access to excellent health care in Southern Oregon. It is however true we trail other developed counties in health care outcomes. Is it lifestyle choices? Genetics?  Actually non-medical factors, the social determinants of health (SDH), are the most important predictors of health outcomes.  SDH include…

Jackson County Sheriff Nate Sickler was our guest speaker last Wednesday providing an update on the Public Safety Building. Sherriff Sickler was introduced by past-president Ian Foster. The existing building opened in 1981 and is over 40 years old. The current cap on occupancy is 300 beds at night. In 2019 a DLR assessment estimated…

The club meeting on June 12th will be the annual meeting of the Medford Rogue Rotary Foundation. Our newest set of college scholarship recipients will be introduced and information on the foundation and its financial status will be shared. Four club members have been nominated to serve three-year terms on the foundation’s board of trustees.…

  Thanks to the effort of our Fellowship Committee, sixteen Medford Rogue Rotarians along with nine guests enjoyed the beautiful weather and surroundings at Dunbar Farms last Thursday. The beverages and food were excellent, and were accompanied by great live Irish music played by fourteen musicians. Another awesome fellowship event. In the words of Pat…

Patsy Smullin has been involved in the success of KOBI channel 5 since she was a small child. Her father taught her at a young age how to run a successful broadcasting business and she has done it well over several decades.  She shared some of her personal career highlights of people she had the…

The club received a Thank You card from the students at Innovation Academy for the recent donation of snacks to the Tiger Den. The Tiger Den provides access to school supplies, clothing, healthcare products and various food items. Snacks are apparently a favorite!

Please welcome the newest member inducted to our club…. Tisha Oehman, Chief Operating Officer of Paradux Media Group. Tisha has been a Rotarian since 2009 and is joining us from the Medford Rotary Club. Welcome Tisha!

The District Conference held May 3rd-5th in Coos Bay featured some great Keynote Speakers. Friday’s speakers included RI President’s Representative Margaret Walton. Ms. Walton stressed the importance of ensuring that our clubs appear as “irresistible” to new members.  Amy Wolff, founder of the Don’t Give Up Movement, was the evening Keynote Speaker on Saturday evening…

Health tip of the month:   Managing Seasonal Allergies Spring has sprung and so has seasonal allergy season.  This time of year, we’re looking for symptomatic relief of allergies.  Recently, there has been a conversion of prescription medication to over the counter.  Nasal Sprays (Flonase, Nasonex, Nasacort), Eye Drops (Naphcon A, Pataday, Zaditor), and Oral Medication…

A huge shout out to the 19 folks who showed up to donate blood to the American Red Cross last Thursday, May 9th. Donations included 5 power red donations. And thank you to to our blood donation co-chairs, Eric Adams and Jeff Cool, for organizing another successful quarterly blood drive.

A great turnout of volunteers on Friday, May 10th including seven members from Medford Rogue Rotary. Volunteers packed 630 bags of food for distribution to local students to take home for the weekend. Volunteers from Medford Rogue Rotary included our committee chair Danette Moss, along with Gina Clyburn, Lorenzo Mejia, Gary Newland, George Prokop, Wayne…