George Prokop
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
New Member Monday!
Please welcome the newest member inducted to our club…. Les Ferguson. Les served 22+ years in the Navy and is the Rector at St. Mark’s Parish. Les is an avid runner, golfer and nature photographer. Welcome Les!
Club Program: YMCA Strengthening Community
Our first club program of the ’25 calendar year was “YMCA Strengthening Community” with speakers Brad Russell (CEO/Executive Director) and Vinny Beretta (Camp and Sports Director). Brad was introduced by club member Angela Durant. Both Brad and Vinny spoke enthusiastically about the YMCA, its programs and classes, and structure. Brad shared the cause of the…
January is Vocational Service Month
Rotary has designated January as Vocational Service Month. The Object of Rotary is a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose and the responsibilities of Rotarians. The concept of vocational service is rooted in the second “Object of Rotary”, which calls on Rotarians to encourage and foster: High Ethical Standards in business and professions The recognition of…
Visit with Rotary Club of Kona
While on vacation with family, I was able to drop in and visit with the Rotary Club of Kona for their first club meeting of 2025. The club meets upstairs in the open-air seating area of the Lava Java restaurant with amazing views of the ocean. The Rotary Club of Kona currently has 48 active…
Holiday Fellowship Party 2024
Another awesome Christmas party organized by our fellowship committee. Great food and entertainment, and a perfect opportunity for everyone to relax and celebrate the holiday season together. The event held was held at Centennial Golf Pavilion and this year’s entertainment included a club favorite, The Rogue Valley Children’s Chorus. The Chorus includes singers in grades…