Community & International Projects
OCT
19
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MRR In Action!
A Little Paint, A Lot of Teamwork, and a Lasting Impact! Twenty-four Medford Rogue Rotary members, friends, and family came together the weekend of October 9th to transform an outdoor space at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School into a colorful new sensory path! Over three days, volunteers prepped, stenciled, and painted a 60-by-20-foot area filled with…
OCT
19
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New Member Social
A small but mighty group of twelve Rotarians gathered together at our New Member Social last Thursday. Everyone shared how long they had been a member of Rotary, and shared life stories as we all got to learn a little more about each other. Claudette generously hosted this event (George’s personal observation, “come for the…
OCT
19
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Fueling Student Success at Innovation Academy
Innovation Academy has become one of Medford’s educational success stories. Once an alternative for students struggling in traditional high school, it has grown into a thriving school that students actively choose to attend! Medford Rogue Rotary has a history with Innovation Academy, including creating the original Tiger Den before the school moved into its innovative…
OCT
14
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Sip & Stroll – By-the-numbers
Our First Annual Sip & Stroll for Polio held on Saturday, October 3rd—was a tremendous success! Together, we raised more than $3,000 to support Rotary’s global efforts to end polio, with every dollar contributed to the cause amplified by a 2:1 match from the Gates Foundation. Nearly 100 enthusiastic “strollers”, including 19 Medford Rogue Rotarians,…
OCT
14
Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: Community Volunteer Network Update
Casie Rose, Executive Director of the Community Volunteer Network, delivered the featured presentation. CVN is a local nonprofit founded in 1986 in the basement of the Rogue Valley Manor, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The organization's mission is to provide meaningful services and volunteer opportunities to enrich the lives of people in the community,…
OCT
12
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🎃 Something SPOOKTACULAR is Brewing at Medford Rogue Rotary! 👻
Calling all ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and suspiciously well-dressed Rotarians! 🧙♀️🦸♂️ Our Wednesday, October 28th meeting is getting a Halloween makeover, and we’re hosting a COSTUME CONTEST! 🏆 Scariest 1st & 2nd, Funniest 1st & 2nd, and Best overall Whether you’re going for spooky, silly, clever, or downright ridiculous, it’s time to trade your Rotary best…
OCT
9
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Investing in the Future: $100,000 Scholarship Gift and Oregon Community Foundation’s Vision for Stronger Communities
Investing in the Future: $100,000 Scholarship Gift and Oregon Community Foundation’s Vision for Stronger Communities This week’s Medford Rogue Rotary meeting celebrated the power of generosity, partnerships, and long-term investment in our communities. Members welcomed Lisa Mensah, President and CEO of the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), and recognized an extraordinary $100,000 contribution from Gary and…
OCT
7
Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: The Philanthropic State of Our State
Lisa Mensah, President and CEO of the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), joined the Medford Rogue Rotary Club to share how the foundation is working with communities, donors, and partners to address some of Oregon’s most pressing needs. Mensah emphasized that OCF’s approach begins with listening to communities throughout the state and building partnerships around locally…
OCT
6
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Thank you Sip & Stroll Business and Pub Sponsors
Medford Rogue Rotary hosted our First Annual Sip & Stroll for Polio on Saturday, October 3rd. This event would not have been possible without the incredible generosity and support of our sponsors. A heartfelt thank-you to our two business sponsors, Emberlight Financial and Home Quest Realty, who generously underwrote the event expenses. We also want…
OCT
5
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Rotary in Action: Hosting a Community Conversation
United Rotary Clubs of Southern Oregon hosted a gathering on Thursday, September 24th, with local business owners, nonprofits and other community members to talk about the challenges we see in the Rogue Valley and how Rotarians can work together towards solutions. Each club is a different size, a different energy and were able to share…
SEP
30
Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: Human Trafficking Truths
Understanding Human Trafficking in Southern Oregon At this week’s meeting, Lauren Tratham provided an eye-opening presentation on human trafficking, separating common myths from the realities of exploitation in Southern Oregon. One of the biggest takeaways was that trafficking rarely looks like the stranger kidnappings often portrayed in the media. Instead, traffickers frequently exploit existing relationships…
SEP
23
Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: Community Works Programs for Southern Oregon
The meeting featured a comprehensive presentation by Community Works regarding their support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Jackson County. Advocacy & Support: Community Systems Advocacy: Embedded advocates at SOU, Rogue Community College, and the Children's Advocacy Center. Justice Services: Advocates stationed at the Medford Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff's…
SEP
21
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🕊️ Give Peace an Hour
September 21 is International Day of Peace. As Rotarians — People of Action — we don’t just mark the day. We do something with it. This year, Rotary Club of Medford Rogue is marking it by supporting Peace in the Midst of Diversity. Here’s the challenge: give peace one hour of your day. Go quiet.…
SEP
14
Club Post
SAVE THE DATE: Nature Motor Sensory Path Oct. 9-11 “Sensory Path Painting – Abraham Lincoln Elementary”
It’s time for Medford Rogue Rotary’s next volunteer project – painting aat Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. This will primarily be for the students that need to take a few minutes to take a break and get their emotions regulated but will likely be used by many students during recess and other times. We’ll need…
SEP
9
Meeting Recap
Club Meeting: Recovery from the Alameda Fire – 6 years on
In this meeting of the Medford Rogue Rotary Club, guest speaker John Vial (Interim City Manager for Medford) provides a reflective presentation on the devastating Alameda Fire of 2020 (0:01 - 0:42). He outlines key lessons learned regarding emergency preparedness and response, emphasizing that such disasters can happen to any community (1:05 - 1:30). Key…