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  Nathy’s Hand-Made Chocolates For Sale Wednesday February 12 Our inbound student, Nathy, is continuing her fundraising efforts to go on the district year-end trips in June.  She is apparently more than half way there!  She is bringing her yummy Brazilian chocolates to the Feb. 12th meeting.  There are limited quantities.  Please consider buying a box…

Health Through Movement: A Key to Longevity: By Steve Miller “We don’t stop moving because we grow old; we grow old because we stop moving.” – George Bernard Shaw Rotarians are dedicated to service, leadership, and community well-being. But to continue making a lasting impact, maintaining personal health is essential. One of the simplest yet…

Please welcome the newest member inducted to our club…. Les Ferguson. Les served 22+ years in the Navy and is the Rector at St. Mark’s Parish. Les is an avid runner, golfer and nature photographer. Welcome Les!

Our first club program of the ’25 calendar year was “YMCA Strengthening Community” with speakers Brad Russell (CEO/Executive Director) and Vinny Beretta (Camp and Sports Director). Brad was introduced by club member Angela Durant. Both Brad and Vinny spoke enthusiastically about the YMCA, its programs and classes, and structure. Brad shared the cause of the…

Cravings Keeping you from Success? Apple Cider Vinegar to the Rescue by Kellie Hill More evidence that raw, organic apple cider vinegar is practically a miracle health product . . . the Journal of Functional Foods showed that drinking apple cider vinegar before a meal may help lower your blood glucose. Study participants who drank…

Rotary has designated January as Vocational Service Month.  The Object of Rotary is a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose and the responsibilities of Rotarians.  The concept of vocational service is rooted in the second “Object of Rotary”, which calls on Rotarians to encourage and foster: High Ethical Standards in business and professions The recognition of…

Cravings Keeping you from Success? Apple Cider Vinegar to the Rescue by Kellie Hill More evidence that raw, organic apple cider vinegar is practically a miracle health product . . . the Journal of Functional Foods showed that drinking apple cider vinegar before a meal may help lower your blood glucose. Study participants who drank…

While on vacation with family, I was able to drop in and visit with the Rotary Club of Kona for their first club meeting of 2025. The club meets upstairs in the open-air seating area of the Lava Java restaurant with amazing views of the ocean. The Rotary Club of Kona currently has 48 active…

Another awesome Christmas party organized by our fellowship committee. Great food and entertainment, and a perfect opportunity for everyone to relax and celebrate the holiday season together. The event held was held at Centennial Golf Pavilion and this year’s entertainment included a club favorite, The Rogue Valley Children’s Chorus. The Chorus includes singers in grades…

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…