George Prokop

It is that time of year again, Mercy Flights Renewal Mercy Flights is our local nonprofit mobile healthcare provider that has been serving the Rogue Valley since 1949.  They offer Air Ambulance and Ground Ambulance services.  If you are a renewing member, please reach out to Ryan Robertson at Ryan.Robertson@bbrown.com or give him a call at 541-601-0718…

Our youth exchange student, Nathy (Nathalya de Castro Dobrowolski), graduated from South Medford last week. Nathy, along with 443 of her fellow students, tossed their caps in the air in celebration at the end of their high school careers last Wednesday, May 28th We are very proud of Nathy and so fortunate to have been…

Medford Rogue Rotary was well represented at the recent District Conference in Grants Pass. Eleven club members were able to attend many of the conference’s inspirational and informative sessions and great fellowship activities. An excellent job by the Grants Pass Rotary Club hosting this event the weekend of May 16-18th and treating attendees to multiple…

Our exchange student, Nathalya de Castro Dobrowolski (Nahti), along with twenty-seven of her peers from across the district, was in attendance in Grants Pass last weekend at the District Conference. The students brought a great deal of positive energy to the event with several also participating in a talent show. Two of the students delivered…

The 4-Way Speech contest was held at the District Conference this past weekend and all three finalists were absolutely amazing making the judges job very difficult. Gavin Guyetter, representing the Medford Rogue Rotary, won the $1000 third place prize. Gavin is a 12th grade student at St. Mary’s and his topic was on Food Insecurity…

May is Youth Service (formerly called New Generations) Month, when Rotary Clubs around the world focus on youth services, Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, Youth Exchange. So, what do youth services look like?  INTERACT Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club comprised of 14-18 year olds.  Interact gives young people the opportunity to take part in fun, meaningful…

  By Steve Miller Endurance, Aging, and the Long Game of Health On April 5th, I completed the Ironman 70.3 in Oceanside: a 1.2-mile ocean swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. It’s a demanding event, but the real story isn’t about finishing—it’s about the transformative health benefits that come from training for…

Nahti’s Exchange Year in Southern Oregon This year, we had the incredible joy of hosting Nathalya de Castro Dobrowolski, affectionately known as Nahti, as an exchange student from Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil (District 4730).  Nahti is 17 years old and brings a vibrant spirit, love for soccer, and stories of life with five cats and one…

Five Medford Rogue Rotarians spoke about their trip to Equador to support the purchase and planting of over 4000 Cacao Trees.  President Rachel Torres, Incoming president George Prokop, Linda Brown, Tim Chesley, Lorenzo Mejia along with a few other non-Rotarians took on the adventure.  The economic impact of this project is felt in several surrounding…

Rogue PowerPack, now packing bags of food for 828 kids across 26 schools. We are quickly coming up on the end of the year with only 4 packs left to get in on the fun and participate in this meaningful service project. Please reach out to Danette Moss at dmoss@laclinicahealth.org if you are interested in…

By Steve Miller Endurance, Aging, and the Long Game of Health On April 5th, I completed the Ironman 70.3 in Oceanside: a 1.2-mile ocean swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. It’s a demanding event, but the real story isn’t about finishing—it’s about the transformative health benefits that come from training for something…

Please welcome the newest member inducted to our club…. Kelly Ravassipour. Kelly is a Jackson County Circuit Court judge in Medford. Kelly’s husband Darren, and her father, Ron Worland, are both current members and past presidents of the Medford Rogue Rotary Club. With her free time Kelly likes to play tennis and travel. Welcome Kelly.

By Steve Miller: Endurance, Aging, and the Long Game of Health On April 5th, I completed the Ironman 70.3 in Oceanside: a 1.2-mile ocean swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. It’s a demanding event, but the real story isn’t about finishing—it’s about the transformative health benefits that come from training for something…

On Thursday. April 17th, the Family Nurturing Center held its annual Daffodil Awards Celebration to honor an individual, an FNC employee, and a volunteer, all who have made a significant contribution to improving the lives of children and their families in the Rogue Valley. New this year, FNC added an additional category:  Community Partner…and the first…