George Prokop

  Candyland is Back! And looking for your help! Volunteer for Candyland event https://www.familynurturingcenter.org/winter-in…/ Some key dates to know: – January 26 – Packing the ‘gift bags’ – January 27-29 (Tuesday – Thursday) – event set up – January 30 – February 1 (Friday to Sunday) actual event. – February 2 (Monday) teardown Some major…

Joining our Satellite Club, we welcome two new members: Richard Moss and Brian Graunke. Our newly formed Satellite Club is now up to 12 members. Brian is the Director of Mediation for RESOLVE community nonprofit. He was a member of Bear Creek Rotary club from 2000 to 2008 and also served as its Treasurer. He…

Voting for the MRR slate of officers concluded on 12/17 with 99% of the 72 votes cast in favor of the slate of nominees. Congratulations to the following members for their new roles in ’26-27: Angalee O’Conner, President; Emma Nelson, President-Elect; Cheryl Dyer, Secretary; Mark Silberman, Treasurer; Justin Mocabee, Director; Laura Hansen; and Eric Adams,…

Peace is a foundational area of focus for Rotary everywhere. In joining a rising Rotary agenda of Peace on Earth by 2030, Medford Rogue Rotary has formed a Peace Team (committee). Its first meeting is this Wednesday, immediately following the club meeting at RVCC.  Join Linda Brown and Greg Jones as we have an initial…

The 4-Way Speech Contest is a long-standing Rotary tradition that challenges young people to think deeply about ethics, character, and leadership in today’s world. Sponsored by Rotary clubs across the globe, this contest invites students to apply Rotary International’s Four-Way Test to real-life issues, encouraging thoughtful reflection on how our words and actions impact others.…

Getting Back on Track By Kellie, Nill, NTP I’ve fallen off the wagon.  Crashed my diet.  Thwarted by my family.   My food plan (or diet) has been derailed – again! It happens to all of us (especially this time of year).  Because, I’m out of balance from holidays of over indulgence and those little candies…

Please join in welcoming the return of Shaun Franks to our ranks! Shaun Franks is a dedicated advocate for sustainable development and climate action, leveraging his expertise across the new construction, energy, and education sectors. A long-time leader in clean energy, he has worked on solar projects in Southern Oregon since 2010. His contributions span…

Volunteers, including Rotarians from multiple local clubs, brought their Christmas spirit to the last ACCESS Rogue Powerpack of the calendar year on Friday, 12/19. The team filled ~940 bags of food for students in less than 45 minutes wrapping up the effort for 2025. Six Medford Rogue Rotarians were there to help on 12/19 and…

What do you get when you combine 485 jars of peanut butter and 485 bags of groceries with 14 Rotarians the day before holiday break at Kid’s Unlimited? If you guessed the Medford Rogue Rotary’s annual Peanut Butter Project, you are correct! This program began in 2019 and provides peanut butter and healthy snacks for…

The Service Project Assessment Committee, led by chair Tim Chesley, helps our club figure out where we can do the most good. This crew looks at what our community needs, what projects are already working well, and what new opportunities might be on the horizon. They gather ideas from members, look at the big picture,…

Rotary has been building peace for over a century Peace has been a Rotary priority since the beginning. In 1921, Rotary amended its constitution to support “the advancement of international peace and goodwill.” 🕊️ Rotarians helped shape global cooperation. In the 1940s, many Rotarians served as delegates, advisors, and consultants in the creation of the…

Candyland is Back! And looking for your help! Volunteer for Candyland event https://www.familynurturingcenter.org/winter-in…/ Some key dates to know: – January 26 – Packing the ‘gift bags’ – January 27-29 (Tuesday – Thursday) – event set up – January 30 – February 1 (Friday to Sunday) actual event. – February 2 (Monday) teardown Some major differences…

It’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who came out in 2025 to donate blood. Nine donors attended our fifth and final blood drive of the year held on December 2nd at St. Mark’s Church. We look forward to seeing everyone next year. Mark your calendars, our next drive is scheduled for February 3rd.

Please take a moment to vote for the slate of Medford Rogue Rotary Club Officers for the rotary year July ’26 – Jun ’27 at the link below.   MRR Club Officer Election survey We need at least 1/3 of the club to vote in order to accept these officers. Voting closes on 12/16 Your…