Fawnda Shahalami
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Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: Rotary District Governor Update
Today's meeting took an unusual twist with a combined highlight of our World Community Service (WCS) and a visit from our District 5110 Governor, Chris Waugh. Chris Waugh shared her "Why Rotary" 3-minute speech and how she presents the benefits of Rotary to prospective rotarians. She also assisted in honoring our latest Major Donor, Mike…
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October Health News
Atrial Fibrillation – by Dr. Bud Bergstrom > ” A. fib. ” is the most common abnormal heart rhythm. It is very > important for two primary reasons : it significantly reduces the > effectiveness of heart function , & more importantly , it greatly > increases the possibility of having a stroke. Medications are…
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Club Meeting: Update from Representative Cliff Bentz
9/24/25 Last Week’s Feature Presenter: Congressman Cliff BentzWe welcomed Congressman Cliff Bentz, U.S. Representative for Oregon’s 2nd District, as our featured speaker. Congressman Bentz shared highlights from a recent visit to the White House, including a memorable experience in the Oval Office and the presentation of a commemorative challenge coin from the President. He spoke…
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Did you know… MRR Membership Trends and Goals
Did You Know…? Membership Trends & Goals At a recent club meeting, we took a closer look at Rotary membership trends and how they impact Medford Rogue Rotary. While Rotary clubs in the U.S. and Canada have seen a 20% decline in the past decade, our club is working hard to reverse that trend. Membership…
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You might be missing out on key local Rotary news!
Stay Informed! Subscribe to the District 5110 Newsletter Get the latest information about what’s happening in the District as well as in clubs throughout our district. It’s a great way to keep up with the people you know. https://rotarydistrict5110.com/district/subscribe-to-news/
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Thank you volunteers!
Our Club’s fifth annual Pickleball Fest finished up on Sunday, September 7th, after 3 days of play and helped us set a new record for fund raising for this event. The success of this event is only possible by the dedication and hard-work of our dedicated volunteers. Just under 40 of our club members volunteered…
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🌟 New Member Monday: Welcome Stacy & Mark!
We are thrilled to introduce two new members to Medford Rogue Rotary—Stacy Shelton and Mark Silberman—bringing our club membership to 122 strong! Meet Stacy Shelton Stacy comes to us with over 25 years of ministry experience with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), including eight years serving at First Christian Church of Medford. She holds…
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Club Post
ACCESS Volunteer Partner Award
𝗢𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁ed 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. They honored the broader community of ACCESS supporters and highlighted the invaluable partnerships that help make their work possible. The United Rotary Clubs of Southern Oregon were honored with the Volunteer Partner award for our work on the “Power Pack” project. For more info on how…
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September blood drive surpasses goal
Seventeen people rolled up their sleeves and gave blood on Tuesday, September 9th, donating 20 units of blood, one unit more than the 19-unit goal. Donors included 3 first-timers. Thank you to all the donors and to St. Mark’s Parish for hosting the American Red Cross team. KOBI Blood Drive coverage
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Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: Update on the RVTD
This week, we heard from Kelly Mading, RVTD's COO, with status updates. Some of the facts she shared: RVTD's funding is made up of three main pillars- 35% direct federal, 38% local (levy's and payroll tax), and 27% State transit funds. Recently requested changes to the STIF payroll tax and other funding avenues will only…
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New “In the Bag” guest program
Don’t forget our new, “In the Bag” program, a program designed to encourage club members to bring guests who are interested in Rotary to learn more and potentially tell others about what we do. Every week, each adult guest and the sponsoring Rotarian who brings the guest will be entered in a monthly drawing. At…
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Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: How to Use AI
A.I. is increasing its abilities at an amazing rate. What are a few things you should know about how this might affect your business in the future? A quick demo of ChatGPT's most recent version was included in this talk from Jason C. Scott, Technology Education Specialist, Ticor Title
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September Health News
Travel Health Tips Submitted By: Gary Newland, Member of Health Committee Before You Go: Boost Your Immune System Eat well, stay hydrated and get enough sleep in the days leading up to your trip. Pack Smart Bring healthy snacks like nuts and fruit, a reusable water bottle, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and basic first…
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NIC Industries Tour
Fifteen Medford Rogue Rotarians were treated to an awesome tour of NIC Industries’ headquarters and manufacturing facility in White City last Wednesday. David Meador, Director of Strategic Engagement, provided an overview of their business, along with a brief history, before leading us on a tour of this modern facility. NIC Industries founded over 35 years…
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Special September 3rd Club Meeting
Make plans to arrive early for our September 3rd club meeting. In addition to a great program on Artificial Intelligence by Jason Scott, we will be displaying 20+ silent auction items at the meeting that our club members may bid on/purchase before these are displayed at Pickleball Fest 2025 on September 5-7. We will also…