Medford Rogue Rotary Club

September 3 2025 - What's new in Artificial Intelligence?
2025-09-03 12:10 - 13:10 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

August 27 2025 NO MEETING -field trip
2025-08-27 12:10 - 13:10
Field Trip!!! NIC Industries tour on 8/27
at NIC Industries
August 27, 2025 @ 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm

Field Trip!!! NIC Industries tour on 8/27
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:15 | NIC Industries, 7050 6th St, White City, OR, 97503, United States
The club meeting room at Rogue Valley Country Club is unavailable on 8/27 so we will not be holding our normal program that day. Instead, let’s take a club field trip!
The Medford Rogue Rotary will be led on a tour of NIC Industries headquarters and manufacturing site in White City by David Meador, Director of Strategic Engagement, from noon – 1:15. Please plan to meet in the lobby of NIC Industries by 11:55 so we are ready to start the tour on time.
NIC Industries was founded in 1984 with their headquarters located in White City. Prismatic Powders, a division of NIC Industries, and is the largest powder coating manufacturer in regards to color. Cerakote ceramics, another NIC product line, is one of the leading ceramic coating manufacturers in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about a world class manufacturing operation and business leader right here in our own backyard.
Please RSVP to Justin Mocabee at tablerockcc@gmail.com if you will be able to join us.

Happy Hours at Gold Rush
2025-08-22 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Gold Rush Brewing, 1100 N Central Ave, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Your wait is over, Friday Happy Hours at Gold Rush are back!
When: Every Friday (excluding July 4th) through August 22nd
Time: 4:15p-6:30p
Location: Gold Rush Brewery 1100 N Central Ave, Medford (just across from Naumes crush)

August 21 2025 Bear Creek TopTracer Golf
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Bear Creek Golf, 2355 South Pacific Hwy, Medford, OR, 97501
Join us at Bear Creek Golf Course driving range where technology adds another level of fun to your swing! TopTracer has a game mode for all levels, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro.
Pricing depends on number of participants – $7.00 & up. RSVP to Kellie Hill hill.kelliej@gmail.com or 541951-5564.
Bay reserved for play from 6:00-7:00pm
Don’t feel up to playing but want to cheer friends on, there is plenty of seating and food and beverages are available for purchase
Bear Creek Golf 2355 South Pacific Hwy in Medford (next to Margaritaville).

Hummingbird Estate Fellowship Event (note date changed to 8/20)
2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Hummingbird Estate, 1677 Old Stage Rd, Central Point, OR, 97502, United States
No club meeting on 8/20. Missing your fellow Rotarians already at the thought of it? Well never fear, we shall have a Rotary Fellowship PARTY at the beautiful grounds on Hummingbird Estate instead!
Come join us from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, August 2oth, for some great fellowship and fun pickleball-themed games as we gear up for our signature fundraising event the first week of September. Note: pin-the-tail on the guy in the pickleball suit will NOT be one of the games offered (as was suggested).
Hummingbird offers their own family of wines as well as craft beer brewed on site, and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages and delicious food items.
Please RSVP to Justin Mocabee at tablerockcc@gmail.com if you will be able to join us.

August 20 2025 NO MEETING -Hummingbird Fellowship alternative event
2025-08-20 12:10 - 13:10

August 13 2025 Meeting - Medford Police Dept Livability Team
2025-08-13 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Medford Livability Team update
Speaker: Sergeant Jason Antley of Medford Police Department Livability Team
Program Introducer: Laura Robles
Sergeants: Kurt Hildebrand

Happy Hour at Gold Rush
2025-08-08 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-01 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Gold Rush Brewing, 1100 N Central Ave, Medford, OR, 97501, United States

August 6 2025, Fry, Thrive or Die: A fun guide to edibles
2025-08-06 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Fry, thrive or die : A fun guide to the edibles

Speaker: Dr Mike Amaranthus, Assoc Adjunct Professor Oregon State Univ
Program Introducer: Kurt Hildebrand
Sergeants: Gina Clyburn

July 30 2025 RYLA Students' Report
2025-07-30 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: RYLA Students’ Reports
Speaker:

Dawson Ghavam, Natalie Hung, Rtystal Rangel Villa

Program Introducer: Kellie Hill
Sergeants: Kellie Hill

July 26 2025 Marvel Cinematic Trivia Night Supporting SMART Reading Program
2025-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Gold Rush Brewing, 1100 N Central Ave, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
What is Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia? Glad you asked! Questions about movies that have been made based on the Marvel Comic Books.
Get your team of up to 4 people together and start brushing up on your superheroes (or villains)!–There will be prizes for winning teams!
No RSVP – just show up with friends and family
$5/person (cash only) Proceeds will go to the SMART reading program
Gold Rush Brewery, 1100 Central Ave in Medford

July 23 2025 - Criminal Justice System - Update
2025-07-23 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title:

Criminal Justice System Update

Speaker: Sheriff Nathan Sickler
Program Introducer: TBD
Sergeants: Claudette Moore

July 16 2025 NO MEETING
2025-07-16 12:10 - 13:10

Rotary Blood Drive
2025-07-14 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!

Your wait is over, Friday Happy Hours at Gold Rush are back!
2025-07-11 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-27 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-20 16:30 - 2025-06-21 18:30 | Gold Rush Brewing, 1100 N Central Ave, Medford, OR, 97501, United States

July 9 2025 Medford Rogues Baseball Night
2025-07-09 17:30 - 21:00
Gates open 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour til 6:35 1st pitch at 6:35 p.m.
$10/person. Rogue Credit Union MEMBERS ONLY will receive discounted hot dogs. (Must show proof of a current RCU Membership/ Rogue Ranger Kid Club)
Friends and family welcome.
2929 South Pacific Hwy., Medford.
RSVP to Justin Mocabee tablerockcc@gmail.com or 541-778-4240

July 9 2025 A Rad Story: My Evolution in Nuclear Engineering
2025-07-09 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: A Rad Story: My Evolution in Nuclear Engineering
Speaker: Matthew Hageman, Engineer II, Kairos Power
Program Introducer: Eric Hodnett
Sergeants: Damien Rennie

July 2 2025 Meeting Passing of the Gavel
2025-07-02 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Passing of the Gavel
Speaker: Rachel Torres and George Prokop
Program Introducer: TBD
Sergeants: TBD

June 25 2025 New Spirit Village
2025-06-25 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Innovative affordable housing community in Medford
Speaker: Barry and Kathryn Thalden
Program Introducer: Claudette
Sergeants: Gene Taylor

Buck Family Hosted pool party and potluck
2025-06-22 13:00 - 17:00
Sally and her husband Mark are hosting a family-friendly pool party and potluck at their place this Sunday, June 22nd.
Time: 1p-5p
Location: 2680 Country Park Lane, Medford
Bring a dish to share, and your suits and towels (or your rain jackets). Mark will light up the grill!
Questions: Contact Sally Buck

June 18 2025 NO CLUB MEETING
2025-06-18 12:10 - 13:10

June 11 2025 Medford Rogue Rotary Foundation Annual Meeting
2025-06-11 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Annual Meeting
Speaker: Jared Pulver, Presiding
Program Introducer:
Sergeants: Kevin Shahalami

June 4, 2025 SOESD - Southern Oregon Career Center
2025-06-04 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: SOESD
Speaker: Brad Capener
Program Introducer: Claudette
Sergeants: Damien Rennie

May 28 2025 SW Oregon District, Ore Dept of Forestry protection
2025-05-28 12:10 - 13:10
Program Title: Wildland Fire Protection Program
Speaker: Lee Winslow, Medford District Unit Mgr
Program Introducer: Doug Schmor
Sergeants: Kurt Hildebrand
