George Prokop

Did you miss this week’s Passing of the Gavel? We received an update on all the club’s hard work this past year guided by esteemed President Kellie and it was remarkable. Check out her presentation here; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1epOWqNNl5SRE7CstIzIlDEvyV6sJ1vKN/view The gavel was passed as we heard from past Presidents and welcomed our new 24-25 President, Rachel Torres…

During the annual Club Foundation business meeting three members who are “retiring” from the 12-member Board of Trustees were recognized for their service. Thank you to Jeanne Stallman, Eric Hodnett and Jeri Reno for your years of service and dedication to the Foundation’s efforts. The club also elected four members to serve three-year terms on…

Two years ago, the Oregon Community Foundation made the announcement of the establishment of the Stokes Family Scholarship fund which supports students at Rogue Community College. In just those 2 years, the Fund has supported 5 scholarship awards. Roger Stokes explained the intent of the Fund to focus on scholarship opportunities for adults who are…

Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience. How do I join a fellowship? Membership in a fellowship is open to any interested individual. You can contact a…

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…

This year marks the Medford Rogue Rotary Foundation’s 41st CONSECUTIVE year of awarding scholarships. Over the life of the program the Foundation has granted $3 Million in scholarship awards providing 480 students with up to 4 years of scholarship assistance. During the ’24-’25 academic year, there will be 44 students receiving $175,000 in financial assistance…

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…