George Prokop
MAR
11
Club Post
March Health News
” Flu Shots Again ” – Dr. Bud Bergstrom As predicted, the current flu season has thus far been much worse than usual, & it is expected to continue for at least several more weeks – likely at least partly due to this year’s flu virus consisting of two new strains of the virus. The…
MAR
11
Club Post
Oh when the saints, come marching in….
The Rogue Valley After Five Rotary Club held their 2025 fundraiser, The Mardis Gras Fete on Saturday, March 8th at the Phoenix Plaza Center. Four members of the Medford Rogue Rotary Club attended this event which featured a great New Orleans style buffet, beverages, beads and masks aplenty, a silent auction and a 7-piece brass…
MAR
10
Club Post
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Fundraiser a huge success
The Books Make Better Futures Luncheon was a tremendous success! With approximately 175 attendees, the event was filled with energy and support for Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a cause that is more vital than ever. The Hedrick Middle School choir’s performance was simply beautiful, and Dr. Bret Champion’s infectious enthusiasm truly brought the spirit of the event…
MAR
5
Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss at Stanford University
Julie Cooper enlightened us on the impacts of hearing and how it plays into the development of children. With the Cochlear Implant, people of all ages are hearing clearly and changing their futures. It began in 1961 when the first single channel cochlear implant was introduced to the market. From there developments created a multi-channel…
FEB
26
Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: BioPower
Club member Jon Gell delivered a fascinating program, “Biologic Power (Biopower)” at our club meeting last Wednesday, Feb 26th. Jon, former Medical Director and Chief of Staff with Asante, was introduced by Peter Sage. The concept of Biopower was introduced by French philosopher Paul-Michel Foucault. Biopower may be defined as “a form of regulation exerted…
FEB
25
Club Post
March Health News
” Flu Shots Again ” – Dr. Bud Bergstrom As predicted, the current flu season has thus far been much worse than usual, & it is expected to continue for at least several more weeks – likely at least partly due to this year’s flu virus consisting of two new strains of the virus. The…
FEB
24
Club Post
President-Elect Learning Seminar Overview
Amazing 2 ½ day training program in Seattle with about 600 fellow Rotarians from the Pacific Northwest, both Canada and the U.S., in attendance. Very well-organized event where each of the President-Elects had the opportunity to create an agenda of classes that best fit their needs. I attended 7 different classes/workshops, received one-half day training…
FEB
20
Club Post
February Health News
Health Through Movement: A Key to Longevity: By Steve Miller “We don’t stop moving because we grow old; we grow old because we stop moving.” – George Bernard Shaw Rotarians are dedicated to service, leadership, and community well-being. But to continue making a lasting impact, maintaining personal health is essential. One of the simplest yet…
FEB
19
Club Post
February is peacebuilding and conflict prevention month
The month of February is very special in the Rotary calendar because it includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on February 23, 1905, in chicago. That day is now designated as the “World Understanding and Peace Day”. On February 23 Rotary celebrates the 109th anniversary of the first Rotary…
FEB
12
Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: Oxygen Park
Buzz Thielemann spoke to the Medford Rogue Rotary club on what an Oxygen Park is and the part that it plays in the future of healthy air quality. As large manufacturing and general pollutants enter our atmosphere it slowly deteriorates the quality of the air we breath and the condition of our atmosphere. The idea…
FEB
11
Club Post
Thank you “Winter in Candyland” volunteers
“Winter in Candyland”, one of our club’s two annual Signature Events, was bigger and better than ever this year and that doesn’t happen without a lot the support of a lot of people. This was our second year partnering with the Family Nurturing Center to offer this free event to the community. Twenty-seven club members…
FEB
10
Club Post
“Winter in Candyland” 2025 a huge success
The Family Nurturing Center and Medford Rogue Rotary offered a weekend of fun on February 1st and 2nd during the “Winter in Candyland” event at The Expo in Central Point. The sweetest event of the year attracted almost 4000 people, an increase of more than 30% over last year. The event included a life-sized Candyland…
FEB
6
Club Post
Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!
Nathy’s Hand-Made Chocolates For Sale Wednesday February 12 Our inbound student, Nathy, is continuing her fundraising efforts to go on the district year-end trips in June. She is apparently more than half way there! She is bringing her yummy Brazilian chocolates to the Feb. 12th meeting. There are limited quantities. Please consider buying a box…
JAN
29
Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: SMART Reading Literacy in Oregon
Leona Westdahl joined us this week to present what SmartReading.Org is and how impactful a role it plays in our literacy programs across the state. How did Smart Reading come about? In 1991, a group of concerned business leaders came together to address the troublesome reality that Oregon’s children were routinely reading below grade level.…
JAN
28
Club Post
February Health News
Health Through Movement: A Key to Longevity: By Steve Miller “We don’t stop moving because we grow old; we grow old because we stop moving.” – George Bernard Shaw Rotarians are dedicated to service, leadership, and community well-being. But to continue making a lasting impact, maintaining personal health is essential. One of the simplest yet…