George Prokop
OCT
22
Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: SOU Update
President Bailey has led SOU through a budget shortfall, deploying a plan called SOU Forward to strengthen the institution’s fiscal footing and diversify revenue beyond tuition and state funding. He speaks of moving from a “culture of scarcity” to a “culture of opportunity.” “We need to climb,” he says. “We need to chart a better…
OCT
17
Club Post
Committee Spotlight on WCS 🌎
At a recent meeting, the World Community Service (WCS) Committee shared inspiring stories about Rotary’s international impact—and reminded us how service abroad also transforms us at home. During the meeting, members raised over $1,000 in support of WCS through the sergeants’ program, demonstrating the generosity and commitment of our club. Speakers reflected on their own…
OCT
15
Club Post
Did You Know… Leadership Opportunities and Board updates
🏓 Club Business Update – October 2025 At this week’s Club Business meeting, members received updates on board activity, leadership opportunities, and the results from Pickleball Fest 2025. 📋 September Board Meeting Highlights Reviewed finances for the new Rotary year — all on track with no surprises. Welcomed three new members! With these additions, our…
OCT
14
Club Post
MRR Satellite Club launched
The MRR Satellite had their first meeting on October 9, 2025 with nine people in attendance. Currently 10 individuals are members of the Satellite – three current members of the MRR Parent Club (Wednesday noon meeting time), five previous members of the MRR Parent Club and two new members to Rotary. “Brags & Bummers” takes…
OCT
11
Club Post
Dinner w/DG Chris Waugh
We were very fortunate to host District Governor Chris Waugh for dinner at Pomodori Osteria and Bar on Wednesday evening, 10/1, after her presentation to the club earlier that afternoon. It was a great opportunity for the Medford Rogue Rotary Club Board to learn more about Chris’ experiences to date as DG and what she…
OCT
10
Club Post
Paul Harris milestone achieved
This month’s Paul Harris recipient is our illustrious President, George Prokop, for a Paul Harris plus 2!!! Last week, we honored Mike Heverly and his wife, reaching Major Donor status and receiving a plaque from our District Governor Chris Waugh!!!
OCT
8
Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: Update on Oregon Shakespeare Festival
This week, our club welcomed Javier Dubon, Sales and Marketing Manager and Interim Executive Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), for an inspiring presentation on the Festival’s path forward. Javier shared a Progress Report focused on transparency and rebuilding trust with audiences, partners, and the local community. OSF is working to stabilize operations, grow…
OCT
1
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…
SEP
25
Club Post
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…
SEP
24
Meeting Recap
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…
SEP
21
Club Post
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…
SEP
17
Club Post
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/
SEP
16
Club Post
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…
SEP
15
Club Post
🌟 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…
SEP
12
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…