Club Update

Kelly Brown (Real Estate), sponsored by Bill Leever

Official Posting date:  2/15/2019.  This is published in accordance with Medford Rotary Club By-Laws Article XIII, Section 5 which states:

“Each proposed member’s name will be published in two successive club bulletins. If no written objection to the proposed applicant, stating reasons, is received by the Board from any member (other than honorary) of the club within ten (10) days following the first publication of information about the prospective member in the club bulletin, that person, upon payment of the required fees, as prescribed in these bylaws shall be considered to be elected to membership. If any such objection has been filed with the Board, it shall vote on this matter at its next meeting. If approved despite the objection, the proposed member, upon payment of the required fees, shall be considered to be elected to membership.”

What:
This will be the 80^th anniversary of the Medford Rotary Relays. We anticipate needing 75 volunteers, which means we need you. The last two years have had great weather. is a lot of fun working with some really great kids. Jobs are: Awards Table, Discuss, GateKeeper, High Jump, Javelin, Long Jump, Pole Vault, Shot put, Timer, and T-Shirt Sales. This involves raking, measuring, timing, recording, etc.

When:
The meet starts at 10:00 in the morning, March 16^th. Job shifts are generally from 10 to 12:30 (morning) and 12:30 to finish. We try to keep the time commitment to 2 ½ hours. But if you are willing and able to help for the whole day let us know.

Where:
Bowerman Field, North Medford High School. Ask if you need directions.

What we need from you as soon as possible:
It turns out background checks cost money, and most of you have already had one. So what we need from you right now is an email indicating whether you are available to help or not. We will get back to you if you need a background check. Please send an email to Mark Chirgwin chirgwinm@stifel.com if you plan to participate. Include your: name, phone number, a job preference if you have one, and if you have a spouse, family member, or friend that can help we need the same info for them.

Thanks for participating. The more you put into this, the more you get out.

Questions?

Mark Chirgwin’s cell 541-941-1749

Kellie Battaglia (Nonprofit Organizations – Development Director), sponsored by Marc Bayliss

Official Posting date: 12/25/2018. This is published in accordance with Medford Rotary Club By-Laws Article XIII, Section 5

Club Meeting: Peggy Carlaw of ShelterBox and Rotary: Partners in Disaster Relief: – Shelterbox and Rotary partner around the world to provide emergency shelter and lifesaving equipment to families who have lost their home due to natural disasters or conflict. ShelterBox was a nominee for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize.  Whether is was an Earthquake in Indonesia, Storms in the Philippines, Flooding in Peru, War in Syria, or Boko Horam ravages in the Chad Basin, Shelterbox has been their to provide warmth, hope, and dignity to families in their darkest hour.    Shelterboxes consist of a plastic tub/lid filled with a tent, blankets, cooking set, solar lamp, mosquito nets and a water container.   Sheltebox works with a Rotary Liaison here and in the host country to coordinate best needs and solutions for every situation.  Please consider becoming part of this organization or donate to this worthy cause.

Elizabeth “Liz” Andersen (Grant Writer), sponsored by Mike Jacobson

Official Posting date: 12/17/2018. This is published in accordance with Medford Rotary Club By-Laws Article XIII, Section 5

Zane Lockwood (Banking – Commercial), sponsored by Bethany Brown

Official Posting date: 12/18/2018. This is published in accordance with Medford Rotary Club By-Laws Article XIII, Section 5 which states:

“Each proposed member’s name will be published in two successive club bulletins. If no written objection to the proposed applicant, stating reasons, is received by the Board from any member (other than honorary) of the club within ten (10) days following the first publication of information about the prospective member in the club bulletin, that person, upon payment of the required fees, as prescribed in these bylaws shall be considered to be elected to membership. If any such objection has been filed with the Board, it shall vote on this matter at its next meeting. If approved despite the objection, the proposed member, upon payment of the required fees, shall be considered to be elected to membership.”

Kellie Battaglia (Nonprofit Organizations – Development Director), sponsored by Marc Bayliss

Official Posting date: 12/18/2018. This is published in accordance with Medford Rotary Club By-Laws Article XIII, Section 5 which states:

“Each proposed member’s name will be published in two successive club bulletins. If no written objection to the proposed applicant, stating reasons, is received by the Board from any member (other than honorary) of the club within ten (10) days following the first publication of information about the prospective member in the club bulletin, that person, upon payment of the required fees, as prescribed in these bylaws shall be considered to be elected to membership. If any such objection has been filed with the Board, it shall vote on this matter at its next meeting. If approved despite the objection, the proposed member, upon payment of the required fees, shall be considered to be elected to membership.”

Elizabeth “Liz” Andersen (Grant Writer), sponsored by Mike Jacobson

Official Posting date: 12/10/2018. This is published in accordance with Medford Rotary Club By-Laws Article XIII, Section 5 which states:

“Each proposed member’s name will be published in two successive club bulletins. If no written objection to the proposed applicant, stating reasons, is received by the Board from any member (other than honorary) of the club within ten (10) days following the first publication of information about the prospective member in the club bulletin, that person, upon payment of the required fees, as prescribed in these bylaws shall be considered to be elected to membership. If any such objection has been filed with the Board, it shall vote on this matter at its next meeting. If approved despite the objection, the proposed member, upon payment of the required fees, shall be considered to be elected to membership.”