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ME first to WE first! Samuel “Ace” Ventura, BIOMED Area Account Mgr, American Red Cross delivered a powerful message of overcoming fear and service above self. He chose to overcome a fear and donate for the first time, which changed his life. And he found a passion to help others. Redcross.org to find a donation…

No speeding tickets were issued at the Family Fun Center’s Go Kart track yesterday, although I’m sure a few could have been. Several Rotarians, friends and family showed up for the fellowship event enjoying bumper boats, mini golf, go karts and each other’s company. Another great event sponsored by our Fellowship Committee.

Matt Borman, Director of Orchards at Harry & David, delivered an insightful presentation on the operations and challenges of farming in the Rogue Valley. His presentation highlighted several key aspects: Scope of Operations: H&D Orchards farms 23 properties across 1800 acres, specializing in a single variety of pear. This focus differentiates them in the industry.…

Dawson Murphy and Piper Ravassipour were sponsored by Medford Rogue Rotary Club to attend this year’s RYLA camp.  These two created a video to thank the club for sending them to this life changing event.  Watch and enjoy, these two have a bright and beautiful future!

Please welcome the newest member inducted to our club…. Kelly Soter, Phoenix-Talent School District’s Director of Equity and Community Care. Welcome Kelly!

This lively bunch of Rotarians and guests enjoyed the Happier Hour Jetboat excursion and Discovery Park along with music by the Mark Charles Hill Band on Friday, 7/19. Discovery Park includes all sorts of family friendly activities including volleyball, tetherball, ladder ball, corn hole, limbo, disk golf, hula-hoops, an adult teeter totter and a playground. …

We apologize for the oversight in the Communicator sent out this morning, which did not include the scheduled events. Our upcoming events are included here. Thank you for your understanding. 2024-2025 Medford Rogue Rotary Club Officers New Club President Rachel Torres hosted the first board meeting of the Rotary year last Monday (7/15) at her…

New Club President Rachel Torres hosted the first board meeting of the Rotary year last Monday (7/15) at her home.  Pictured are the Club Officers for the year.  Standing in back (from left to right): Kevin Shahalami (Director) Rachel Torres (President), Natalie Hansen (Treasurer). Seated at table (left to right): Kellie Hill (Past President), Emma…

The BIG Rocks in Your Life By Kellie Hill Recently I reread a note from Bill Huffman, a Board Member of an organization I worked with many years ago.  I want to share his “Coastal Notes” that he gave to me more than 15 years ago.  You may already know his secret but it’s always…

Rotarians and guests enjoyed the baseball game last Sunday (7/14) when our Medford Rogues played the Lincoln Potters at Harry & David Field. No final count of peanuts and cracker jack (or Moose Munch) consumption was provided by the attendees.

Thank you to everyone who showed up at Ascension Lutheran church on Tuesday, July 14th to donate blood. Summer is a challenge for blood donations as the need for blood is highest in the summer months, yet donations are lower than normal with many folks on vacation and out of town. Special shout out to…

MyRotary has a dedicated page for continuing education and learning. Learn.Rotary.Org has a catalog with hundreds of free trainings for Rotary members. Topics are varied and include courses on Leadership, Professional Development, Public Image, etc.  https://learn.rotary.org/members/learn/catalog/view/71

Linda Brown and George Prokop shared insights into their Clean Water Project in Puerto Rico.  Amazing success by getting clean water buckets to over 300 homes, which means about 1,200 people now have a clean water source close to home.  Along with 300 buckets that filter water, they contributed 2 computers, 5 tablets, and multiple…

Great turnout by our club again this year helping with set-up for the Children’s Festival at the Britt Gardens in Jacksonville. Seventeen club members and guests assisted with the setting up of tents, castles and additional structures starting at 7 am. A great effort for a great program. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library initiative had…

Plan on attending the first grants meeting of this Rotary year July 20th 9a-12p……invite new Rotarians to see the magic of Rotary thru The Rotary Foundation programs! Watch as we leverage our money to make an impact. This is going to be a  HYBRID meeting….  register on DACdb if you plan on attending in person…