Medford Rogue Rotary
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Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: What BASO Does, and Why the Work Matters
Our Medford Rogue Rotary program featured Dr. Joey Minear, CEO of the Builders Association of Southern Oregon (BASO), who shared an overview of the organization, current housing and construction trends, and why a healthy building industry is important to the economic strength and quality of life of Southern Oregon. BASO is a regional building-industry association…
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Club Post
Who ya gonna call?
Gotta pet peeve that you just need to get off of your chest? – Use of the phrase “To be honest…”? Why would you need to tell me that? – Social media slang in text messages that you don’t understand, e.g. “CYT”, “AFAIK”? – Being told, “You look tired”, when you feel absolutely fine? Who…
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Pickleball Fest: More Than a Tournament, It’s How We Serve
Every great Rotary project starts with people who are willing to step up. Sometimes that’s through volunteering. Sometimes it’s through giving. And sometimes, it’s by spending a weekend helping host one incredible community event. The 6th Annual Medford Rogue Rotary Pickleball Fest, presented by Lithia 4 Kids, is one of our club’s signature fundraisers and…
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Club Meeting: State of Wine
This week, Medford Rogue Rotary welcomed Mark Wisnovsky of Valley View Winery for a timely look at the State of Wine and the changing landscape facing wineries and grape growers in Southern Oregon. There is plenty for the Rogue Valley to celebrate. Our region continues to earn national attention for the quality of its wines, including recent…
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President Angalee wants YOU!
Pickleball Fest 2026, our signature event fundraiser, will be held at the new “The Courts by Lithia & Driveway” facility in just over three weeks. At the club meeting on Wednesday, 8/5, Sergeants will lead a paddle call to help raise donations in support of this event. If you are a pickleball player, or have…
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✨ Kindness Challenge Reminder! ✨
Have you committed a Random Act of Kindness lately? Better yet… did someone surprise you with one? Don’t forget to enter our RAK Attack: Paul Harris Points for Peace Challenge! 💙 What’s a RAK? A Random Act of Kindness is an unexpected, selfless act that brightens someone’s day. ⚡ What’s the “Attack”? That sudden urge…
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Club Meeting: Meet the Mazama Newt
This week’s Rotary program featured a fascinating presentation from the Oregon Zoo, highlighting its remarkable role as a leader in wildlife conservation throughout the Pacific Northwest. While many people think of zoos primarily as places to see animals, the Oregon Zoo has become nationally recognized for helping recover endangered native species. Past successes include helping…
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President Angalee Wants You!
Pickleball Fest 2026, our Signature Event fundraiser, is right around the corner and it is all hands on deck time. This year’s tournament will be our first at the new “The Courts by Lithia & Driveway” facility and we expect this to be our biggest and best ever! Volunteer opportunities exist for Thursday-Sunday, August 27…
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New(ish) Member Monday!
Heeee’s baaaack! After a seven-year hiatus Buzz Thielemann is rejoining our club. Coincidentally, seven years is the same time it takes for the complete cell turnover in the human body. So, if you don’t recognize Buzz immediately, that’s probably why, it’s technically a completely different Buzz. We are super excited to have him back, regenerated…
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Children’s Museum
Wednesday, July 15th, nineteen Rotarians from the Medford Rogue Rotary club joined the amazing team at the Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon and celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new “Off-Road Adventure” exhibit. This interactive, mini-Bronco exhibit, sponsored by our club, sits at the entrance to the grand hall. The exhibit is based…
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Help Us Grow Our Reach on LinkedIn
Medford Rogue Rotary is expanding our online presence, and we’d love your help. We’re excited to announce the launch of our new LinkedIn page. While our Facebook page and website continue to keep members informed about meetings, events, and club activities, LinkedIn gives us a unique opportunity to reach a different audience. Our goal is…
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Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: La Clinica Update
Medford Rogue Rotary welcomed La Clinica’s Communications Officer Virginia Wolf, and Development Director Jeff Cool to our club to discuss the changing role of La Clinica in our community over time. La Clinica was founded in March of 1989, and by the end of 2009 it operated 9 sites, with over 15,000 patients and 152…
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⚽🏆 And that’s a wrap on our impromptu FIFA World Cup Rotary Squares fundraiser!
What started as a little friendly competition turned into a lot of laughs, a little trash talk, and most importantly, support for a great cause. In the championship match, Argentina faced Spain in a defensive battle that ended with Spain claiming a 1-0 victory. That meant congratulations are in order for Paul Christy and Pat…
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60th Annual Children’s Festival
It was great to see Rosabelle and Pebbles again at the 60th Annual Children’s Festival in Jacksonville last weekend. The Medford Rogue Rotary has partnered with the Storytelling Guild of Southern Oregon for over 40 years assisting with set-up and tear down for this innovative 3-day event at the Britt Gardens. There were over 35…
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Help Us Tell Rotary’s Story!
Help Us Tell Rotary’s Story! Every like, follow, comment, and share helps us reach more people who may become our next member, volunteer, sponsor, or community partner. Our Facebook page is one of the best ways we showcase the incredible work happening through Medford Rogue Rotary, and we need your help to amplify it. Here’s…