Youth Activities

” Flu Shots Again ” – Dr. Bud Bergstrom As predicted, the current flu season has thus far been much worse than usual, & it is expected to continue for at least several more weeks – likely at least partly due to this year’s flu virus consisting of two new strains of the virus. The…

Amazing 2 ½ day training program in Seattle with about 600 fellow Rotarians from the Pacific Northwest, both Canada and the U.S., in attendance. Very well-organized event where each of the President-Elects had the opportunity to create an agenda of classes that best fit their needs.  I attended 7 different classes/workshops, received one-half day training…

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…

The month of February is very special in the Rotary calendar because it includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on February 23, 1905, in chicago.  That day is now designated as the “World Understanding and Peace Day”.     On February 23 Rotary celebrates the 109th anniversary of the first Rotary…

“Winter in Candyland”, one of our club’s two annual Signature Events, was bigger and better than ever this year and that doesn’t happen without a lot the support of a lot of people. This was our second year partnering with the Family Nurturing Center to offer this free event to the community. Twenty-seven club members…

The Family Nurturing Center and Medford Rogue Rotary offered a weekend of fun on February 1st and 2nd during the “Winter in Candyland” event at The Expo in Central Point. The sweetest event of the year attracted almost 4000 people, an increase of more than 30% over last year. The event included a life-sized Candyland…

  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…