Medford Rogue Rotary Club

September 3 2025 - What's new in Artificial Intelligence?
2025-09-03 12:10 - 13:10 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Program Title: AI is increasing its abilities at an amazing rate. Things we should know
Speaker: Jason Scott, Technology Education Specialist, Ticor Title
Program Introducer: Claudette Moore
Sergeants: TBD

Pickleball Fest 2025
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07 | Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, Medford OR
Save the Date: Friday-Sunday, Sept 5-7
More to come on volunteer opportunities.
Now accepting Sponsorships and Donations.
This is our Rotary club’s signature fundraiser, last year bringing in $34k!!!!
Search Rogue Rotary for more info pickleballtournaments.com to play!

Rotary Blood Drive
2025-09-09 11:00 - 16:00 | St. Mark’s Parish, 140 N Oakdale, Medford, 140 N Oakdale,, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Don’t forget to sign up for our upcoming summer blood drive.
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
If you have never donated blood before, the actual collection process usually takes 5 to 10 minutes. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!

September 10 2025 Rogue Valley Transit District
2025-09-10 12:10 - 13:10 | OR
Program Title:Update on the RVTD
Speaker: Kelly Madding, COO
Program Introducer: Claudette Moore
Sergeants: Gene Taylor

September 17 2025 No Meeting
2025-09-17 12:10 - 13:10 | OR

September 24 2025 Update from Washington DC - Rep Cliff Bentz
2025-09-24 12:10 - 13:10 | OR
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Program Title: Update from Washington DC
Speaker:

Congressman Cliff Bentz – U S Representative Oregons 2nd District

Program Introducer: Mike Heverly
Sergeants: Gene Taylor

Club Meeting - District Governor Chris Waugh
2025-10-01 12:10 - 13:10 | OR
Program Title: District Governor Chris Waugh

Speaker:
Program Introducer: George Prokop
Sergeants: Kellie Hill

Club Meeting - Oregon Shakespeare Festival
2025-10-08 12:10 - 13:10 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Program Title: Update on OSF – Insider view of this local Gem
Speaker: Exec Director – Javier Dubon
Program Introducer: Paul Christy
Sergeants: Gina Clyburn
Greeter: Kile Halliday and Eric Foster

Club Meeting - No Meeting
2025-10-15 12:10 - 13:10, 2025-11-19 12:10 - 13:10 | OR

Club Meeting - Southern Oregon University
2025-10-22 12:10 - 13:00 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Program Title: Update on OSU
Speaker: President Rick Bailey
Program Introducer: Paul Christy
Sergeants: Judy Lininger
Greeters: Peter Sage and Bob Wise

Satellite Club Meeting
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Gold Rush Brewing, 1100 N Central Ave, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
October 23, November 13, December 11

Pinot For Polio
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Pascal Winery Tasting Room, 1122 Suncrest Rd,, Talent, OR
The Polio and Fellowship committees have come together to create an event that will help put an end to polio while getting some time to be social with fellow Rotarians. The Pinot for Polio event will take place at Pascal Winery on World Polio Day (10/24). There is no fee for the event but a donation of $10/per person is requested, and there will be door prizes! This event will be open to everyone (other clubs in our district, family, friends…), so help spread the word! No RSVP required.
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Pascal Winery Tasting Room
1122 Suncrest Rd, Talent
One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio
World Polio Day is a time for Rotary members, public health advocates, and all who want a world free from polio to come together, recognize our progress in the fight to end polio, and talk about the actions we need to take in order to end polio for good.
Thank you,
Your Polio and Fellowship committees

Club Meeting - Oct 29 80th Anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
2025-10-29 12:10 - 13:10 | OR
Program Title: 80th Anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October marks the 80th Anniversary of a nationwide campaign that celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and
highlights the importance of inclusive employment practices
Speaker: Amber Myre, CEO Living Opportunities Inc
Program Introducer: Claudette Moore
Sergeants: Claudette Moore
Greeters: Brian Watkins and TBD

Halloween Costume Contest - Oct 29th Club Meeting
2025-10-29 12:10 - 13:10 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Hey Guys, Girls and Ghouls. Dress to impress, scare, or make us laugh! Join your fellow Rotarians for some creative competition and good-natured fun. Sergeants will select prize winners for; Best Overall Costume, Funniest Costume, Most Original Costume and random drawing for all who participated. Prizes include: Paul Harris points, wine and coffee gift cards.
Come strut your stuff — you might just take home the title!

Club Meeting - 911 call for a Caregiving Crises
2025-11-05 12:10 - 13:10 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Program Title:911 Call for a Caregiving Crises
Speaker: Sudhir Gautam, The Care Steward
Program Introducer: Mike Heverly
Sergeants: Kurt Hildebrand
Greeters: Stacy Shelton and Mark Silberman

Club Meeting- Update on Jefferson Public Radio
2025-11-12 12:10 - 13:10 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Program Title: Update on Jefferson Public Radio
Speaker: Paul Westhelle, Exed Director JPR
Program Introducer: Paul Christy
Sergeants: Gene Taylor
Greeters: Sue Kupillas and Mark Silberman

Rotary Blood Drive
2025-12-02 11:00 - 16:00 | St. Mark’s Parish, 140 N Oakdale, Medford, 140 N Oakdale,, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Don’t forget to sign up for this last blood drive of the year.
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
If you have never donated blood before, the actual collection process usually takes 5 to 10 minutes. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!

December 3rd Annual Club Meeting - Dogs for a Better Life
2025-12-03 12:10 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
This will be our Annual Club Meeting with Elections
Program Title: Dogs for a Better Life, Changing lives one Puppy at a time.
Speaker: Bryan Williams, CEO
Program Introducer: Kurt Hildebrand
Sergeants: Kellie Hill

December 10th 2025 -Rogue Disposal Presentation
2025-12-10 12:10 - 13:10 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Program Title: Rogue Disposal Bike Build
Charity program that Rogue Disposal and volunteers build bicycles for underprivileged children
Program Introducer: Laura Robles
Speaker: LorenBrown
Sergeants: Gina Clyburn -Ugly Sweater Theme!! Wear your favorite Ugly Holiday Sweater

Satellite Club Meeting
2025-12-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Gold Rush Brewing, 1100 N Central Ave, Medford, OR, 97501, United States

Volunteers wanted for Peanut Butter Service Project at Kids Unlimited
2025-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Kids Unlimited, 821 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Our annual Peanut Butter Service Project will be held on Tuesday, December 16th at Kid’s Unlimited. We will begin at 10 am and will likely be done between 11 and noon depending on the number of volunteers. We will be packing 485 grocery bags with Peanut Butter and additional groceries to send home with children for the holiday break. We would like at least at 10 volunteers to ensure the pack goes quickly and smoothly. Cheryl can also use 4-5 volunteers to help with shopping at Costco the day before the pack if you are available.
Please text message Cheryl Harrison at 541-890-5651 and let her know if you can help shop and/or pack. Hope to see you there.

Holiday Party!
2025-12-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Centennial Golf Pavillion, 1900 N Phoenix Rd, Medford
C E N T E N N I A L G O L F P A V I L I O N
December 18th at 5:30p
Dinner 6:30 PM
Pit Roasted Tri-Tip with Creamed Horseradish
Roasted Red Potatoes
Chef’s Vegetables
Rolls and Butter
Cheesecake Bites
No Host Bar
Vegetarian Options Available
$60 per person
Entertainment provided by DJ Emma and a performance by North Medford High School Choir
R V S P T O E M M A 5 4 1 – 7 6 1 – 3 6 6 4

December 24, 2025 NO MEETING
2025-12-24 12:10 - 13:10 | OR

December 31, 2025 NO MEETING
2025-12-31 12:10 - 13:10 | OR

January 7, 2026 NO MEETING
2026-01-07 12:10 - 13:10 | OR

Satellite Club Meeting 1/8
2026-01-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Gold Rush Brewing, 1100 N Central Ave, Medford, OR, 97501, United States

January 14, 2026 Meeting - Downtown Medford Association
2026-01-14 12:10 - 13:10 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Program Title: Update on key changes – Medford Down Assoc
Speaker: Annie Jenkins
Program Introducer: Paul Christy
Sergeants: Claudette Moore

January 21st 2026 -No Meeting
2026-01-22 | OR
