Candyland - Candy factory volunteers needed!
2023-07-19 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Ever dream of a cupcake the size of a footstool? Who hasn’t? Make your dreams come true and drop by Beth Reger’s home at noon on Wednesday (7/19) and help the team build our inventory of enormous cakes and candies. There is no meeting this week so this is an excellent opportunity to pitch in and help the Candyland committee.

Please RSVP to Joy Marshall at Joymarshall30@gmail.com or Beth Reger at homeorcas@gmail.com so they have a count of who is coming and you can get directions. Heck with directions, just follow the Candyland map and you’ll be there in no time.

No Club Meeting This Week-July 19th
2023-07-19 12:10 - 13:10
We will not be meeting this week.

Club Meeting - Can We Uncomplicate the Homeless Issue?
2023-07-26 12:00 - 13:00
Program Title: “Can we uncomplicate the Homeless Issue?” Grass roots and deep dive efforts by David and Al have resulted in must-know information for the concerned community. How can we help change this?

Speaker: David Wright and Al Densmore

Greeter:

Attendance: Roger Hassenpflug

Inspiration: Barbara Laskin

Sergeants: Gene Taylor

Club Meeting - What is a Shelter Box?
2023-08-02 00:10 - 13:10
Program Title: What is a Shelter Box?

Speaker: Peggy Carlaw, ShelterBox Ambassador

Program Introducer: Phil Meyer

Greeter:

Attendance: Carol Neil

Inspiration: Julie Gillis

Sergeants: Judy Lininger

Fellowship event – Happier Hour at Rogue Discovery Park
2023-08-04 17:30 - 20:00
This 2-hour, family friendly event begins with a jet boat ride to the park where you will hear music by Seth Hansson (acoustic rock). Sit back and relax or enjoy fun activities on land or water (additional fees may apply).
To book your tickets or for more information, visit https://roguejetadventures.com/happier-hour/
Time: book your shuttle boat at 5:30p or 5:55p (return at 7:30p or 7:55p
Location: Touvelle State Park 8601 Table Rock Rd, Central Point
Parking Cost: $5 per vehicle (exact cash) at self–pay kiosk and place receipt in window
Event Cost: $25 per person, $20 for children 11 and under; food and beverage available for purchase
Confirm your participation with Emma once you’ve purchased your ticket; emma@opfa.com or 541-761-3664

Club Meeting - Beyond the Terminals... Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport
2023-08-09 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Beyond the Terminals: How airports are helping strengthen communities and promote culture.
Speaker: Mike Doil, Manager, Economic and Air Service Development, Rogue Valley International Medford Airport
Program Introducer: Claudette Moore
Greeter: Eric Hodnett
Attendance: Carol Neil
Inspiration: Brian Watkins
Sergeants: Baylee LaVoie

Club Event
2023-08-14 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: TBD
Speaker: TBD
Program Introducer: TBD
Greeter: Beth Zerkel
Attendance: TBD
Inspiration: TBD
Sergeants: TBD

Club Meeting - NO MEETING THIS WEEK
2023-08-16 08:00 - 17:00

Fellowship Event - Candyland Crafting “takeover” at HRL Brewery & Pubbery
2023-08-16 17:30 | HRL Brewery & Pubbery, 1100 N Central Ave, Medford, OR, 97501
Candyland Crafting “takeover” at HRL Brewery & Pubbery
Join us for a fun session of building giant lollipops and suckers for our newest free community event, Candyland, while enjoying fellowship and drinks (careful with the glue gun and beer). No experience or crafting skills needed (thank goodness). If you really don’t want to tackle the glue gun or fancy duct tape just come socialize.
Event Cost: Free; food and beverage available for purchase
RSVP to Joy Marshal at joymarshall30@gmail.com or call 541-200-4883

Club Meeting - Experience the "International" in Rotary International
2023-08-23 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Experience the “International” in Rotary International World Community Service update about district grants, with a focus on an upcoming project to provide clean water systems to 200 homes, including a travel opportunity in Puerto Rico, March 10-18. A brief update for the Educational Program in Guatemala, which will receive DDF will also be mentioned. A brief update of the Ecuador Global Grant project, depending on progress.

Speaker: Linda Brown, Jorge Coromac of Woodland Charity Rotarian
Program Introducer: TBD
Greeter: Ben Kalina
Attendance: Carol Neil
Inspiration: Linda Brown
Sergeants: Gina Clyburn

DACdb & MyRotary Training
2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Medford Library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford
If these essential tools aren’t your main connection to Rotary, we’ll help you ensure they are. Find how to contact any member, check your donations, and more!
Medford Library – Carpenter Room

Club Meeting - Overview of the Film Industry in Southern Oregon
2023-09-06 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: An Overview of the Film Industry in Southern Oregon
Speaker: Courtney Williams, Writer, Director, and Board member of Oregon Media Production Association
Program Introducer: Claudette Moore to Ray Robison
Greeter: Amber Myre and Danette Moss
Attendance: Beth Zerkel
Inspiration: Brian Watkins
Sergeants: Claudette Moore

Pickleball Tournament
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-10
This is our club’s signature fundraising event. It’s a great way to raise money and it brings a means of fellowship to our members. Let us know if you would like to join the steering committee or be part of one of the smaller subcommittees. Everyone is welcome to join this committee. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills and offer skills that others might not have. If you are interested in joining the committee, please reach out to Debbie Graunke at dmchargue@hotmail.com

Rotary Blood Drive
2023-09-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Eastwood Baptist Church, 675 N Keenway,, Medford, OR, 97504
Don’t forget to sign up for our upcoming blood drive on September 12th.
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!
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!

Club Meeting - Positive Impacts of Measure 110
2023-09-13 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Positive Impacts of Measure 110 – Supporting young folks toward recovery
Speaker: Mason Weems, Peer Support Recovery Specialist, Youth Era
Program Introducer: President Kellie
Greeter: Kerri May and Doug Huecker
Attendance: Beth Zerkel
Inspiration: Barbara Laskin
Sergeants: Gene Taylor

Fellowship Event--Irish Music & Dancing at Dunbar Farms
2023-09-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Dunbar Farms, 2881 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Come enjoy an evening at the lovely setting for the toe-tapping sounds of traditional and acoustic Celtic and Irish music. Food and beverages are available for purchase. This is a free family friendly event that is sure to entertain! RSVP to Brent Black at bbb@brentblack.com. Sneak Peak of menu: https://www.dunbarfarms.com/menu

Club Meeting - September 20 No Regular Club Meeting
2023-09-20 12:10 - 13:10
There is no club meeting today. Pretend like you don’t see a meeting location or zoom link they are a fixed item.

Tiger Den Project
2023-09-20 23:30
The Tiger Den has moved to it’s new location and they need our help with a few items.

Putting together 5 chairs (bring tools)
Arranging books on book shelves

Thee is always a need for snacks along with girls sweaters and boy’s T-Shirts
Address: Innovation Academy, 1321 Center Drive, Medford

Rotary Leadership Institute Training - interested in attending? Learn more.
2023-09-23 10:00 - 2023-09-24 15:30
Our district is holding its annual Rotary Leadership Institute Training session in Coos Bay on September 23rd and 24th (Saturday and Sunday). This leadership development program is a great opportunity for any Rotarian wanting to increase their Rotary knowledge and leadership skills. More information can be found at this link – https://www.dacdb.com/Calendar/Event.cfm?EventID=77659077.
The club will pay registration costs and reimburse for travel and lodging.
I personally attended in January of 2020 and thought it was an excellent program. Our attendees from last year were Rachel Torres, Gina Cliburn and Shaun Franks. If you want to hear more about the program, check out the website above or reach out to one of the folks above for their impressions of the most recent event.
Please let me know if you have an interest in attending. We believe we have room in the budget to accommodate four to five attendees and it would be GREAT if you were one of them.
George
georgewprokop@gmail.com

Fellowship Event - "All aboard" the Jacksonville Wine Trolley tour
2023-09-23 12:00 - 15:00
Jump on the Jacksonville Wine Trolley at noon and hop off at Rellik Winery. Then step on the Trolley again at 1:27 p.m. to visit Hummingbird Estates for a delightful view. Return to downtown Jacksonville at 3 p.m. Adventurous people can walk to Remotion Wine and maybe even stay in Jacksonville for dinner.

Riding the trolley costs $25 plus a $4 ticket charge. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are limited to 25 riders. Buy Wine Trolley Day Tickets here: https://jacksonvilleoregon.org/jacksonville-wine-trolley/ Cost does not include drinks or food at the wineries so riders under 21 are allowed.

You can also join the fun at one of the wineries if an afternoon of trolley day drinking isn’t for you.

Please let Kellie Hill hill.kelliej@gmail.com know if you’ll be attending so we can all rendezvous at the trolley stop.

Club Meeting - Tucker Sno-Cat
2023-09-27 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Tucker Sno-Cat
Speaker: Daniel Dressler
Program Introducer: TBD
Greeter: Carol Fisher and Greg Jones
Attendance: Beth Zerkel
Inspiration: Julie Gillis
Sergeants: Desirae Anthony

Club Meeting - Oregon Shakespeare Festival
2023-10-04 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Speaker: Tyler Hokama, Exec Director and Tim Bond, Artistic Director
Program Introducer: Joy Marshall
Greeter: TBD
Attendance: Nancy Walden
Sergeants: Ian Foster

Club Meeting - Makena Children's Foundation update
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00
Program Title: Makena Children’s Foundation update
Speaker: Charles Karanja, Kenyan Manager of Makena Children’s Foundation, and Anne Batzer, current Foundation President
Program Introducer: Paul Robinson
Greeter: Bruce Laid and Greg Jones
Attendance: Nancy Walden
Sergeants: David Wilkerson

No Club Meeting October 18th
2023-10-18 12:10 - 13:10
Just a reminder we do not have a formal club meeting today.
Please disregard the meeting info/link it is a pre-set text

Vines & Pints for Polio - update your calendars!
2023-10-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Valley View Winery, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville
Please join us for our annual Vines & Pints for Polio Event at Valley View Winery. Valley View will donate $1 from each glass and $4 from every bottle sold toward Rotary’s efforts to eradicate Polio.
Buy a raffle ticket to win a magnum of wine!
Bring your own picnic!
Another fellowship event for a great cause. Look forward to seeing everyone there.

District 2nd QUARTERLY GRANTS MEETING
2023-10-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Bigham Knoll Campus, 525 Bigham Knoll Dr 97530, Jacksonville, 97530
The district is sponsoring the 2nd QUARTERLY GRANTS MEETING on October 21st at 9am-11:30a- in Jacksonville at the Bigham Knoll Schoolhouse.
This is a great time to reconnect with fellow grant champions, learn what grants projects (both district and global) fellow Rotarians are participating in and how we can have a greater impact on the world through TRF programs. Bring ideas back to your club, identify opportunities to partner on grants, engage your newer members and demonstrate what Rotary is all about. Great way to reenergize and fill up your “Rotary tank.”
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Club international service chairs, club leadership, club TRF chairs, new members, grant writers, incoming officers, district leadership, assistant governors, ALL CURIOUS ROTARIANS ! This is where your donations go! COME, LEARN, PARTICIPATE
Register NOW for Second Quarterly Grants Meeting on DACdb

TRF Dinner - The Rotary Foundation Roundup
2023-10-21 15:00 - 19:00 | Bigham Knoll Campus, 525 Bigham Knoll Dr 97530, Jacksonville, 97530
District Event Celebrating the Rotary Foundation hosted dinner. Major Donor hosted reception before dinner event. RSVP on DACdb
Let’s take this time to celebrate and thank our generous donors who have given their time and treasures to The Rotary Foundation. Come celebrate from 3 pm to 7 pm! BBQ Buffet is provided by the renowned BBQ pit master, chef, journalist and TV cooking show host, Rick Browne, Ph.B. We will recognize our generous TRF donors and Rotary Grants’ accomplishments. Casual and family friendly. Western attire, music and possible line dancing!

Club Meeting - Hula for Lahaina
2023-10-25 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Hula for Lahaina – a Special program with the opportunity to give to help the fire victims in Lahaina
Speaker: Kat Greene
Program Introducer: Kellie Hill
Greeter: Gene Taylor and Emma Nelson
Attendance: Nancy Walden
Sergeants: No Sergeant

Club Meeting - Medford School District Update and Innovation Academy
2023-11-01 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Medford School District update and Innovation Academy
Speaker: Superintendent Brett Champion and Cass Thornstad
Program Introducer: Marissa Poling
Greeter: Pat Barry & Paul Christy
Attendance: TBD
Sergeants: Kevin Shahalami

Club Meeting-Holly Theater Update
2023-11-08 12:10 - 13:00
Program Title: Holly Theater — Then and Now
Speaker: Ron McUne, Holly co-chair and Shelley Austin ED, Jefferson live!
Program Introducer: Doug Schmor
Greeter: Ellen Naumes and Doug Huecker
Attendance: TBD
Sergeants: Gina Clyburn
