George Prokop
Who ya gonna call?
Gotta pet peeve that you just need to get off of your chest? – Use of the phrase “To be honest…”? Why would you need to tell me that? – Social media slang in text messages that you don’t understand, e.g. “CYT”, “AFAIK”? – Being told, “You look tired”, when you feel absolutely fine? Who…
President Angalee wants YOU!
Pickleball Fest 2026, our signature event fundraiser, will be held at the new “The Courts by Lithia & Driveway” facility in just over three weeks. At the club meeting on Wednesday, 8/5, Sergeants will lead a paddle call to help raise donations in support of this event. If you are a pickleball player, or have…
President Angalee Wants You!
Pickleball Fest 2026, our Signature Event fundraiser, is right around the corner and it is all hands on deck time. This year’s tournament will be our first at the new “The Courts by Lithia & Driveway” facility and we expect this to be our biggest and best ever! Volunteer opportunities exist for Thursday-Sunday, August 27…
New(ish) Member Monday!
Heeee’s baaaack! After a seven-year hiatus Buzz Thielemann is rejoining our club. Coincidentally, seven years is the same time it takes for the complete cell turnover in the human body. So, if you don’t recognize Buzz immediately, that’s probably why, it’s technically a completely different Buzz. We are super excited to have him back, regenerated…
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Children’s Museum
Wednesday, July 15th, nineteen Rotarians from the Medford Rogue Rotary club joined the amazing team at the Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon and celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new “Off-Road Adventure” exhibit. This interactive, mini-Bronco exhibit, sponsored by our club, sits at the entrance to the grand hall. The exhibit is based…
60th Annual Children’s Festival
It was great to see Rosabelle and Pebbles again at the 60th Annual Children’s Festival in Jacksonville last weekend. The Medford Rogue Rotary has partnered with the Storytelling Guild of Southern Oregon for over 40 years assisting with set-up and tear down for this innovative 3-day event at the Britt Gardens. There were over 35…
Children’s Festival volunteer opportunity
We’re seeking enthusiastic Rotary volunteers to help with the Set-Up and Take-Down for the Children’s Festival 2026! Medford Rogue Rotary’s partnership with the Storytelling Guild/Children’s Festival is a long-standing tradition. Last year, 24 MRR Rotarians, along with an additional nine friends and family, participated. Many volunteers helped with both set-up and take-down. Set-up Crew: Saturday, July 11th,…
Past Presidents’ Experience Sharing
On Friday, nine current and past presidents gathered together at Hummingbird Estate to share their experiences and offer advice with this year’s incoming president, Angalee O’Connor. The past presidents took turns discussing the biggest challenges they faced during their term, and also shared tips and tricks on things learned while in office. The single most…
Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale…
A tale of a fellowship event Twenty-five passengers set sail that day For a four-hour tour, a four-hour tour 25 Rotarians and guests on a kayak excursion – What could possibly go wrong? Turns out, absolutely nothing went wrong as ten MRR Rotarians, along with 15 friends and family, had a great time on…
Goooooooaaaaallllllll! to have some fun and raise a little $ along the way
It’s World Cup Soccer time! In keeping with Rotary’s international reach throughout the world, the Medford Rogue Rotary Club is offering you the opportunity to adopt a FIFA World Cup soccer team. For a mere $60 you can be the proud owner of one team in the Round of 16! Between June 24th and July 1st you will have…