Medford Rogue Rotary

On Friday, December 13th, sixteen Rotarians and friends showed up to pack groceries for our Peanut Butter Project at Kids Unlimited Academy. The project began in 2019 and is the result of club member Cheryl Harrison’s passion. Each student attending KUA is sent home for the holiday break with a jar of peanut butter and…

We need volunteers for this year’s Winter in Candyland, sign up early for the first pick of day/time and assignment! https://volunteersignup.org/9QTPM  Instructions for how to sign up if needed https://familynurturingcent-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/tim_hardy_rvfnc_org/Ece0qUuibRhDvbtxVM61YB4BgPbcNb7nmT_B7oBMnZOY7g

Director of Sports Development, Travel Medford’s Darren Van Lehn spoke to club members about community sporting activities and the “Know your Role” movement. First Darren shared with us the amazing economic impact of the Lithia & Driveway Fields and the newly complete Rogue X.  Since the opening of Lithia & Driveway Fields in 2008, the…

Come join us this Friday, 12/13 at 10 am, at Kid’s Unlimited to help pack 625 bags of Peanut Butter and groceries to send home with children for the holiday break. We need at least 10 volunteers to ensure the pack goes quickly and smoothly. With enough volunteers, the packing will likely be complete before…

By:  Todd Anderson Holidays are in full swing with Christmas just around the corner.  During holiday season we have multiple opportunities to be on a ladder.  I have located some ladder tips to ensure the holiday season doesn’t include a trip to hospital. Check the weather report and avoid icy and rain days Inspect the…

It’s that time of year when our busy meeting schedule takes a break. But don’t worry as Rotarians you will find a way to keep the spirit of Rotary alive by sharing your time and generosity with others. There is no Meeting Nov 27th, we will see each other Dec 4th for our last regular…

The Fellowship Committee is organizing a Rotary Dinner Club to begin early 2025. The details: Participants will commit to participating in a total of three dinners with two other Rotarians (randomly chosen) and their partners. One of the meals you will “host”. Hosting includes finding a date that works for all three Rotarians and can…

Congratulations to Ian Foster who has been appointed Assistant Governor serving the Southern Oregon area succeeding Michelle Corradetti. Ian’s three-year term will begin in July 2025 and he will be working alongside 14 other AGs serving District 5110. These leaders play a crucial role in supporting the clubs in their areas, acting as liaisons between…

The Magic of Rotary “wand” received an upgrade a few weeks ago at our club meeting when Claudette Moore and the Sergeant’s Committee presented Club President Rachel Torres with a new, very impressive, bejeweled scepter. The old wand found a home with ex-President Ian Foster who will put it to good use should he be…

Enjoy your no-meeting week with some extra time to give thanks. What are you Thankful for this year?

We got to know our fellow Rotarians better this week at this exciting fellowship club meeting. We also got to scope out a potential new meeting location and sample a new catering option. Check out our Facebook page for more photos of the venue!  https://www.facebook.com/MedfordRogueRotary

Welcome to Medford Rogue Rotary Damien Rennie! Glad to have you join us!

Thank you Pacific Power Foundation for your Candy Land Donation! This is a community event where families will create “sweet” memories while walking through a life-sized Candyland village! We couldn’t make this happen without our community donations! Thank you!

Marta Tarantsey works with businesses and agencies in Southern Oregon to promote economic and community development. We heard her personal take on our area’s economic drivers and on our potential. Migration in and out of valley data shows how interconnected Josephine and Jackson County are. We heard art and culture are major economic drivers, what…

Nathalya Dobrowolski, our inbound Youth Exchange student, will be holding a raffle at the Nov. 20th meeting for the district sponsored YE trips. She has already earned over $400 and needs a total of $2,900 to go skiing in February, and Disneyland and a Houseboat excursion in June. She will be raffling several baskets of…