Dee Carreon, Director of Center for Professional and Continuing Education at Southern Oregon University will highlight how Global Innovation Scholars transforms student potential into real-world global impact - and how donor partnership directly fuels sustainable projects in communities across Mexico, Ghana, Germany, and beyond.  

Medford Foundation Trustees Tom Carter and Charlie Versteeg will present an end of the year report of the foundation including letters from Rotary scholarship recipient letters.

David Keaton- Executive Director of RVM with an update about Rogue Valley Manor and a glimpse into the future of the Manor.

Mountain biking in the Rogue Valley inclusively serves far more people than you might expect, and it’s quietly become a meaningful economic driver. Ryan Hawk looks at how trails support local businesses, volunteerism, and why smart investment could strengthen our community and regional tourism.  

First-hand accounts of unusual private investigator, Pat Premmer's experiences.

Guy Tauer with the Oregon Employment Department will cover the most recent employment data, economic outlook for Oregon, industry growth trends, and other facts and figures about the local economic conditions.

Access is a recipient of funds raised by our Rotary club's Community Crab Crack fundraiser.  Shannon McQueary, Development Manager for Access is going to tell us how the funds we raise for them is spent.

Jane Falls, District 5110 Polio Plus Chair, will describe where we are with worldwide polio eradication, what work remains, and share about her Feb. 2026 experiences on a Rotary Polio Trip to India.

We live in a part of the world that is seismically active with a history of relatively few but potentially large earthquakes. What is the probability of a large earthquake affecting us here in Oregon? What can we as citizens do to better survive a devastating earthquake so that we can be a resource for… Read More

Rob Holmbeck, Jackson County Expo Manager, will talk about the fun and exciting things happening at the Expo and the surrounding properties. They have been steadily growing for the last several years and it is starting to show. More events means more visitors and more fun!

Beavers have been stewarding the fresh water-ways across the top half of our planet for millions of years. Jakob Shockey, Executive Director oft Project Beaver, will discuss beavers, what they do and why they do it, and how we can partner with them to build ecological wealth.

Pat Pfremmer, will talk about some of her fascinating cases and experiences as a private investigator.

District Governor Chris Waugh will visit our club bringing us up to date on District and Rotary International projects.

Eighty-seven years ago, Medford's high school track coach, Bill Bowerman, created a unique high school invitational track meet. What makes this meet special is that all track and field events are conducted in a relay (team) format. Coach Bowerman went on to become one of the most renowned track coaches in history, sending many athletes… Read More

Workshop leaders Chuck Root, Marc, Jennifer, Breann, Paul and Liz will share hints and tips for membership growth.

The program will include scholarships awarded for 2026,  plus a presentation from South Medford High School regarding the impact of those funds.  Two student scholarship recipients will be introduced by Stacy Carle, Career Center Coordinator.

Anne Batzer will tell us about inflation both here and in Kenya and how it has threatened the Makena Children's Foundation, but thanks to our club’s support, and transition planning, the future is brighter than ever.

Most of us know something about our preferences when tasting coffee, but few know about the entire year of work that goes into a good cup. Community Liaison, Megan Bassett of Eugene-based Café Mam, will share fresh brewed coffee, photos and a short film made during Café Mam's 2025 visit with their producer partners in… Read More