George Prokop

Fat a Demon?  By Kellie Hill, NTP  Fat has been demonized by the diet industry.  But some fats have a necessary place in all diets.  Fat is the body’s chief storage form for the energy from food eaten in excess of need.  Fats also provide most of the energy needed to perform much of the…

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…

Something significant arrived at our club on June 1st: an official certificate from the Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP), welcoming the Rotary Club of Medford Rogue as a Peacebuilder Club. This is a recognition, a commitment, and an invitation to all members of our club. The certificate arrived with these words: “Your club’s commitment…

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…

A really wonderful article appeared this month in the Rotary International Rotary in Review. Worth the read! “If we want to attract Gen Z, we don’t need to abandon our legacy, just translate it. The values of Rotary — Service, Leadership, Community — are timeless. But the packaging? That needs a 21st-century upgrade. The next generation…

The final Rogue Powerpack of the year is complete! Throughout the school year, over a dozen Medford Rogue Rotarians, alongside fellow Rotary and community members, volunteered their time at the ACCESS food warehouse on Friday mornings to pack bags of food for children facing food insecurity. Together, they packed and delivered bags of food to…

Club members met at Common Block Brewing last Friday to begin planning this year’s annual polio awareness and fundraising event to be held in October. This year’s event will be Polio Pub Promenade held in downtown Medford in collaboration with local food/beverage establishments and business sponsors. The next planning meeting will be held at Common…

At today’s Medford Rogue Rotary meeting, members were treated to an informative presentation by Megahn Pinedo, Forensic Scientist, titled “Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory Overview.” Megahn provided a fascinating look at the work of the Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory and the vital role forensic science plays in criminal investigations. She discussed the laboratory’s various…

At our meeting on May 27th several club members received Paul Harris awards; Jeff Cool – Paul Harris Certificate Justin Mocabee – Paul Harris Certificate Bob Hunter PH +2 Jon Gell PH +4 Greg Jones –  MAJOR DONOR!!! Thank you all for your continued support of Rotary International! Donating to The Rotary Foundation gives to others…

Josephine Janeway presented her speech, “The Ethics of Convenience”, to our club as part of our 4-way Test Speech contest on April 8th.  Josephine won $500 for her first-place finish that day, along with the opportunity of representing our club at the District Conference. The 4-Way Test Speech contest was held at the District Conference…

The club meeting on June 24th will be the annual meeting of the Medford Rogue Rotary Foundation. The 2026 scholarship recipients will be introduced, along with some past recipients sharing their experiences, and information on the foundation and its financial status. Four club members have been nominated to serve three-year terms on the foundation’s board…

State of Southern Oregon Real Estate with Mike Kerlinger This week, Medford Rogue Rotary welcomed local real estate expert and 2024 REALTOR® of the Year, Mike Kerlinger, for an informative presentation on the current state of the Southern Oregon real estate market. Mike provided historical context for today’s housing market by reviewing long-term trends in…

The St. Mary’s High School Interact Club was once again sponsored by the Medford Rogue Rotary (MRR) Club. MRR Club members Emma Nelson, Rachel Torres and Pat Barry served as Interact Club mentors this year. The Interact Club was led this year by student leaders Elsa Lee and Dylan Kuhl and had strong membership with nearly…

A few Medford Rogue Rotarians joined our friends from the Bear Creek Rotary Club on Sunday, May 17, at their twice a month bingo fundraiser. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, the Bear Creek club hosts bingo in an effort to support programs and projects in Phoenix/Talent as well as build camaraderie, not only among their…