Rotary Club of Medford Oregon

The Original Club in Southern Oregon, Founded May 15, 1923

We meet Tuesday from 12:10-1:10pm
at the Rogue Valley Country Club.
Please join us.

Email Blast

United Rotary Clubs of Southern Oregon wrapping up the Back to Work Grant Program

by


Dear Rotarian,

Thank you to all the Rotarians in Southern Oregon for stepping up with the Back to Work relief plan helping small businesses affected by last year’s fires.  Attached is an announcement Marc Bayliss made at our meeting this week that we are now wrapping up the program and will be distributing that remaining funds this month.

Good Job!!!

Raul

To unsubscribe from future emails, please click on this link: Unsubscribe

pdf icon URCSO-update-Sept.-2021.pdf

Medford Rotary – Next Tuesday’s meeting and program

by


Dear Rotarian,

At next Tuesday’s meeting,  Dr. Keith Chirgwin (Mark Chirgwin’s brother) will describe his work on the polio vaccines and Rotary’s “Polio Plus” focus.  He will  also talk about his work in the development of the recent COVID-19 vaccines, including some insight we may not see in the press.

The meeting will be held as usual at the Rogue Valley Country Club or you may participate via Zoom.  Dr. Chirgwin will be making his presentation remotely by Zoom as he does not reside locally.   The Zoom link for the meeting is provided below.

If you have trouble connecting by Zoom on Tuesday, Chuck Root will be on standby to help.  Call or text him at (541) 840-7777.   

Last week , some members reported difficulites using the link.  The folks at Zoom said that often the problem is that people haven’t updated their Zoom apps and that a fix may be to uninstall and reinstall the app.  If you would like to try a rehearsal meeting on Monday morning, let me know and I will send out a separate meeting for that.

Thank you all and have a great weekend!

Raul

P.S.  Bring a Friend!!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83531555741?pwd=Nm9QbnpOYWJUWVdXclM3KzM4T0xXQT09

Meeting ID: 835 3155 5741
Passcode: 572855
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,83531555741#,,,,*572855# US (Houston)
+16699006833,,83531555741#,,,,*572855# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 835 3155 5741
Passcode: 572855
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc2F56Fwcb
 

To unsubscribe from future emails, please click on this link: Unsubscribe

October Rotary Haunted Social!

by


Dear Rotarian,

Hello!  Attached please find a flyer detailing our next Rotary social event on Friday, October 15th!  This will be one you won’t want to miss!  One of our Club members will be our tour guide!  Reservations are required as there is a maximum of 30 attendees.  Please RSVP early!  You can make payments to Julie before the event.  I am in the process of coordinating an after-tour gathering to enjoy a no-host refreshment.  Details provided shortly!  Hope to see you in Jacksonville!

YiRS,
Michelle Corradetti

 

To unsubscribe from future emails, please click on this link: Unsubscribe

doc icon October-Rotary-social.docx

Medford

by


Dear Rotarian,

Please join us at noon tomorrow for the Rotary Club of Medford’s weekly meeting at the Rogue Valley Country Club – or by Zoom if you can’t make it in person.  

The program to be presented is “Task Force Reassurance – Oregon National Guard Hospital Support Mission”.  

MAJ Chris Markesino (Commander of the Southern Region Task Force), and Command Sergeant Major Travis Parker (the senior leader for the Task Force)  will present an overview of the Hospital Support Mission across the state of Oregon, as well as more specific details of the mission here in Southern Oregon: number of hospitals supported, number of Soldiers activated, types of tasks the Soldiers are doing in the hospitals, and projections of mission duration.

For those who want to attend remotely, here is the Zoom meeting link:

Topic: Rotary Club of Medford’s Zoom Meeting
Time: Sep 14, 2021 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89114009663?pwd=cGlYUmdIbmVzL2dGaTE3NXVxSWVxQT09

Meeting ID: 891 1400 9663
Passcode: 676110
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,89114009663#,,,,*676110# US (Houston)
+16699006833,,89114009663#,,,,*676110# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 891 1400 9663
Passcode: 676110
Find your local number: us02web.zoom.us/u/kdKcDTYR

 

To unsubscribe from future emails, please click on this link: Unsubscribe

Rotary 5110 in Action eNews 08-31-2021

by


Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to view it in a web browser.

Volume 3, Number 9, August 31, 2021

Celebrating Rotarians: Virtual Award Ceremony Announced

By PDG Cindi O’Neil

On Wednesday, September 15 at 5 pm we will pause to celebrate the accomplishments
of many Rotarians who over the past year have contributed to the mission of Rotary in their Clubs, in their home towns, across the District, and globally. The celebration will be via Zoom and a link invitation will be sent to all Rotary Members. Tune in to help celebrate the accomplishments of many.

This past Friday, I received delivery of all the awards from District Awards Chair and DGN Jim Polk. While there in Eugene, I took the opportunity to present a handful of oversize awards in person. Click here for the entire awards effort in Eugene and the plans for 9/15!

District Secretary Beth Sheehan (left in photo), Development Coordinator for the Eugene Mission and Member of the Eugene Delta Rotary received a Rotary Peace Pole in recognition for her substantial efforts in gleaning foods, distributing foods and recruiting Rotary volunteers from multiple Clubs to help those in need during the COVID pandemic. Beth also one of seven individuals to receive the Rotarian of Year Award for her leadership of the “Rotary Steps Together” virtual fundraising campaign last fall, breaking new ground in the area of virtual fundraising.

Past President Kim Meyers of the Eugene Delta Rotary was also presented a Peace Pole for her continued and long-term commitment to community service at the Owens Rose Garden. DGN Jim Polk of the Cave Junction Rotary (right in photo) received another of the seven Rotarian of the Year Awards for his exemplary service as District Treasurer, administering the record keeping for the “Rotary Steps Together” campaign, assisting when needed with the RYLA program budget, and as well as providing critical oversight for the Youth Exchange budget.

Dispelling a Rotary Myth!

By Bill Grile

It’s commonly believed that you must be retired in order to manage the responsibilities of serving as a District Governor.This is understandable because being a DG is definitely a huge commitment. But it’s NOT impossible to work full-time AND serve as a District Governor.

Spend a little over a minute and listen to Past 5110 leaders Claudette McWilliams and Rick Olson dispel the myth about serving as District Governor while still working full-time: https://youtu.be/Xx9nUPRUeWI

Click here for all the details. September 15 is the deadline for Clubs to submit candidate names to the D5110 Nominating Committee. Send questions to PDG Bill Grile: dgbill1819@gmail.com.

Rotary Spotlight on Dave Henderer & Henderer Design + Build

By Bill Grile

We salute Greater Corvallis Rotary Club President Dave Henderer,committed to his community, the world and the D5110 Rotary Business Network (RBN). When Dave learned about the benefits of RBN, he jumped at the opportunity to enroll. It’s no surprise!

President Dave Henderer is a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Double-Sustainer of The Rotary Foundation, and Polio Plus Society Member. In his profession, Dave is a respected professional. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recently recognized Henderer Design + Build as Regional Contractor of the Year in four different categories. So many wonderful businesses are supporting the work of Rotary in District 5110. Check Dave and his thriving construction business out at: rotarybusinessnetwork.org/listings/henderer-design-build/

Every D5110 Rotarian with a business or profession is entitled to a listing in the Rotary Business Network directory. If your business is not listed, click here and add it! Visit RBN at https://rotarybusinessnetwork.org/ or email team@rotarybusinessnetwork.org if you have have questions.

What Motivates Rotary Members?

Selected by DG Gerry Kosanovic from RI publications

We celebrated Membership and New Club Development Month in August. We know that the main reasons our members join and stay with Rotary are community service and friendship.That makes this the perfect time to learn more about how to further engage with our global community and make a positive difference.

Strengthen your service projects by contacting a Rotary Action Group, sponsoring a Rotary Community Corps, working with your district, community or international service chair, collaborating with one of Rotary’s service and project partners, or finding inspiration at Rotary Showcase.

Connect with new people by taking part in a Rotary Friendship Exchange, joining a Rotary Fellowship, attending a project fair, or collaborating with an Intercountry committee.

Learn more about how these programs and opportunities can enhance your membership experience on the Rotary Service in Action blog.

Assorted Levity for Your Rotary Week/Life

By Mike Corwin

While the doctor might not prescribe it, the ability to find humor in our situation is key for maintaining of sanity, patience, and peace of mind.

Medford Rotary – This Tuesday’s meeting

by


Dear Rotarian,

This program this week is Rotary Round Table – we will break out into groups to catch up with each other and discuss topics of interest.

Come join us at the Rogue Valley Country Club or by Zoom (see link below).

Also, we will not be meeting the following week (September 6th) as  RVCC will not be available that day.

Rotary Club of Medford is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89523497370?pwd=a0lHRzloODJGaExiN2JyWmlLVzNsZz09

Meeting ID: 895 2349 7370
Passcode: 903150
One tap mobile
+12532158782,,89523497370#,,,,*903150# US (Tacoma)
+13462487799,,89523497370#,,,,*903150# US (Houston)

Dial by your location
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 895 2349 7370
Passcode: 903150
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgCfmhrHc

 

To unsubscribe from future emails, please click on this link: Unsubscribe

Rotary 5110 in Action eNews 08-24-2021

by


Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to view it in a web browser.

Volume 3, Number 8, August 24, 2021

Health Care COVID Updates a Regular for Rogue Gateway Rotary

By Steve Roe

Each week, we have a report from Win Howard, a Rogue Gateway club member. Win is our past club president and is the ATRMC hospital CEO. At each meeting for the past 18 months, we have a Health Care/COVID update from Win. At our meeting last Thursday, Win and a local doctor talked about the COVID in Grants Pass.

We record our meetings on Zoom and the video portion of this meeting has 3800 views in three days. Click here to watch one of the latest updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVm293U9ojc

The story and video was picked up by KGW-TV out of Portland and you can see it here: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/oregon-hospitals-overwhelmed/283-1671684d-06b4-40b4-99b7-9d851cfdf16b

Right now, the video has 3800 views and keeps climbing. We have decided to create a club YouTube channel and post our weekly Health Care update from our club on this YouTube channel.

As I write this, there are 150 cars waiting in line for COVID tests at ATRMC. It truly is a crisis in southern Oregon (as of last week, 165 COVID patients in Grants Pass, Medford and Ashland hospitals).

District Governor Candidates Wanted!

By Bill Grile

Do you have passion about Rotary and doing good in the world? Can you motivate? Can you lead? If yes, your club has until September 15 to nominate you.

Serving as District Governor is a big job but a first-class training program gets Governors prepared for the challenges of Rotary leadership. PDG Tim Mobley describes this. Take a 2-minute listen: https://youtu.be/D-QqPziIaI4

If you’re a Past-President with 4 years in Rotary, you could be next in line to become our District Governor during 2024-2025. Contact PDG Bill Grile, D5110 Nominations Committee Chair, with questions.

Gold Beach Rotary Provides Biking Ocean and River Views

By Jeremy Skinner

The Gold Beach Rotary Club is starting the second decade of their fundraiser enabling the public to bike with ocean and river views all for a great cause!

Bike The Rogue will be held Saturday, September 11 with 23 and 38-mile ride options with low registration costs of $30 and $40 respectively.

Both rides start and finish at Buffington Park in Gold Beach. A pre-ride continental breakfast is provided with well stocked rest stations every 7-10 miles along the route and a mechanic will be on the route to handle equipment problems you may encounter.

To register, download the application and waiver forms, complete, sign, and mail to the event along with payment for the desired ride. You may also register at the event.

Assorted Levity for Your Rotary Week/Life

By Mike Corwin

While the doctor might not prescribe it, the ability to find humor in our situation is key for maintaining of sanity, patience, and peace of mind.

Medford Rotary – this Tuesday’s meeting

by


Dear Rotarian,

Please join us tomorrow in-person (wear a mask, please) at the Rogue Valley Country Club or virtually by Zoom (see link below) for “Who Am I” presentations by new members Paul Ferris and Al Francis.  These presentations are always a Rotary favorite!

Rotary Club of Medford is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2718459770?pwd=VEsrcUpSZ2hJeHROdXptS05aMmFwUT09

Meeting ID: 271 845 9770
Passcode: 209937
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,2718459770#,,,,*209937# US (Houston)
+16699006833,,2718459770#,,,,*209937# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 271 845 9770
Passcode: 209937
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kmuOkalP8

 

To unsubscribe from future emails, please click on this link: Unsubscribe

Rotary 5110 in Action eNews 08-17-2021

by


Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to view it in a web browser.

Volume 3, Number 7, August 17, 2021

August 5110 Meeting Reluctantly Cancelled; Thank You’s From Cindi!

By PDG Cindi O’Neil

Knowing that as Rotarians you have been watching the new surge in COVID – 19 cases throughout Oregon, I know you are not surprised that we are cancelling the District Celebration for the year 2020-21. I do not do this lightly knowing first hand all the commitments and hard work the conference team and speakers have put into this effort. We have accomplished so much this past year and we have much to celebrate, but to do so in-person risks the health and well-being of our members, our communities and our front line health care workers. We had hoped that the surge would diminish as fast as it rose, but this is not likely to happen in the next ten days. Click here to find this PDG Cindi message at the 5110 website.

Many dedicated Rotarians have contributed to the planning for the conference. I would especially like to thank Conference Chair PDG Jim Lussier, AG Gwen DeBernardi, Marv Kaplan, Judy Corwin, Mike Corwin, Julie Brown, Dan Smith, Beth Sheehan, Bill Anderson, Holly Molloy, Jennifer Stephens, Tim & LeAnn Mobley, and Rob Fincham for the multitude of tasks that have been completed.

If you registered for the TRF dinner and paid $26.50 we invite you to consider making this one of your donations to the Annual Fund. Your contribution would be then credited to your Paul Harris. If you wish to receive a refund please contact Governor Gerry Kosanovic.

In Service to Others in Need,

Cindi O’Neil
District Governor 2020-21
Rotary International District 5110

Vaccines and the 4-Way Test

By DG Gerry Kosanovic

Recall it was over a month ago, on July 1st that Governor Brown officially reopened Oregon for business and pleasure after more than 15 months of strict rules to limit the spread of COVID-19. About the same time, President Biden celebrated the emergence “from darkness of a year of pandemic and isolation, a year of pain, fear, and heartbreaking loss.”

Regrettably, we may have been done with the virus at that moment, but the virus was certainly not done with us. The rampant emergence of the delta variant has torpedoed our ability to return to the normal routine living.

For the past two years, formal club visits by the District Governor have been largely digital Zoom experiences because of the COVID pandemic. Last month I created a draft District Governor club visitation plan based on data received from club Presidents and Assistant Governors. The in-person schedule was established but never implemented because of the dangerous rise of the delta COVID-19 virus. Thus, at this time, I will continue to maintain a wait-and-see status regarding personal club visitations in District 5110.

Click here to read DG Gerry’s message in its entirety. The delta variant is more transmissible and highly contagious. Because vaccinated people can easily transmit it, scientists estimate that the threshold for herd immunity now requires an 85% vaccination rate.

My personal request, then, to all Rotarians – get vaccinated. Protect yourself and others. We know that vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect people from life-threatening and preventable diseases. Case in point is the polio vaccine. Rotary has advocated, distributed, and administered vaccines to help reduce polio cases by 99.9% worldwide. Vaccines work. Rotary and its partners at the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) have also supported COVID vaccine introduction and delivery.

To those who are unvaccinated, I would recommend two things: First, talk to your primary care physician or trusted health care professional

Contact Us

Rotary Club of Medford
PO Box 811
Medford, OR 97501

By the Numbers

Club 353
District 5110
Zone 27
Organized May 15, 1923

Thank You to Our Sponsors