Dear Rotarian,   An-ti-ci-pa-tion…. Do you remember the old Heinz Ketchup commercial? That ketchup was soooo slow but oh, so good on a BBQ burger or plate of hot fries. Do you remember the anticipation of hearing the phone ring and having that someone special on the other line? Or the anticipation of the results… Read More

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to view it in a web browser. Volume 1, Number 23, March 30, 2020 Rotary Biz 2 Biz could be another valuable service in these times By Michael D. Corwin on Monday, March 30, 2020 Is your business continuing operation during these stay-at-home times? A service provided that… Read More

As we all shift toward more digital versions of ourselves in meetings and otherwise, I wanted to take a quick moment to let all the Members of the Rotary Club of Medford know that you can add information to our website and newsletter by simply emailing website@rotarymedford.org from the email address you have registered with… Read More

From a short 30 days ago, our lives have changed dramatically as a result of social distancing to diminish COVID-19.  As Rotarians, we enjoy helping others, friendship and social events.  In this new normal, many people in our community may be feeling lonely as a result of being socially isolated, even some of us.  Loneliness… Read More

Dear Rotarian, CONNECTIONS and COVID-19. Rotary Connects the World. COVID-19 also displayed how it rapidly connected the world with its invisible “wee beasties” as germs, bacteria, and viruses are referred to in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series. The only thing more contagious than a virus is hope.  We are currently separated by social distancing restrictions but yet can still be connected.… Read More

As we negotiate the unchartered waters of our current “new normal” small events seem amplified and become memories soon to be distant.  My hope for each and every one of us is that we find in our daily non-routines those moments of gratitude.  If you have the inclination, I have a favorite book that I keep copies of… Read More

We are starting to hear of local needs emerging, as the COVID crisis unwinds. Normally we’d invite members to share non-club “opportunities” as part of Sergeants – but of course we don’t have the opportunity to do that right now. So, we’ll include some such announcements in this newsletter. This week we’ve heard: Regional SBDCs… Read More

Dear Rotarian, Rotarians take lemons and make lemonade!  Please see the attached flyer.  The upcoming District Grants meeting is now going to be held in a digital format on April 4th due to restrictions in place on gatherings at this time.  This is a great way for new members (and old!) to attend the meeting… Read More

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to view it in a web browser. Volume 1, Number 22, March 24, 2020 Clubs can still meet! Use the District’s Zoom Account–Here’s How! By Richard K Olson on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 DG Rick has secured a Zoom.com account for our District committees, Assistant Governors and Club… Read More

Spring Break 2020.  Original plan was to go to our place in Cabo San Lucas, soak up some sunshine, drink good tequila, and meet with the Rotary Club in Los Barriles to visit the mountain villages where our Club provided much needed water filtration systems this year.  That plan was nixed with CV/travel threat.  Plan… Read More