Rotary 5110 in Action eNews 06-01-2021

A free virtual conference on Rotary Youth Exchange will be offered June 5, 2021 – 9 AM to Noon. Rotarians who want to learn more about Youth Exchange, including current issues and plans, should sign up for a FREE virtual conference on Saturday. Our own Dan Converse will be facilitating sessions on how to preserve interest and commitment to Youth Exchange during the current hiatus.

For more information, contact Mary Hoskins – Youth Services Chair. To see the full flyer with all the details, click here.

Rotarian LeAnn Mobley from the Bear Creek Valley Rotary Club received Community Service accolades for herleadership of the Rogue Powerpack Program. Mobley and other volunteers helped raise funds and collect food for the program. Rogue Powerpack sends needy kids home with a backpack full of food for the weekend. The program is especially needed during COVID times for students who depend on free and reduced-price meals at school.

Mobley, a long-time Rotarian, helped coordinate the President-Elect Training program for Rotary, is active with grants training and many other Rotary service duties. The Medford Mail Tribune did a special news story about Mobley and all the Rogue Powerpack volunteers. To read the full story, click here.

This week we salute Leah Germond and Garden Valley Retirement in Roseburg. Leah is a member of the Rotary Club of Roseburg After 5, currently serving as Club Membership Chair. She was sponsored by Assistant Governor Regan Tucker, one of PDG Bill Grile’s most creative club presidents during 2018-2019. Check out Garden Valley Retirement at the RBN: rotarybusinessnetwork.org/listings/garden-valley-retirement/

After all, wouldn’t you rather do business with a Rotarian you can trust? It’s no surprise that so many wonderful businesses supporting the work of Rotary in District 5110! In 1911, Paul Harris launched Rotary to leverage friendships and build ethical business relationships. He knew doing this would strengthen businesses as well as communities. The Rotary business Network aims to do likewise.

Every D5110 Rotarian with a business or profession is entitled to a listing in the Rotary Business Network directory. Your biz not listed? Click on rotarybusinessnetwork.org/add-listing/? listing_type=gd_place and add it! Visit the Directory at rotarybusinessnetwork.org/.

Join us for the 2020-21 Rotary Celebration in the out of doors!

SAVE THE DATE: August 26,27,28 at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon.

• Thursday: Golf Tournament and an Evening Paul Harris Dinner
• Friday: Drive in Theatre Style Opening Ceremonies (at noon), Awards, Keynote and the High Street Dance Band
• Saturday: Keynotes, Breakouts, and an evening finale at the Drive-In Theatre.
• Reserve your space now at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds RV Park: https://www.bookyoursite.com/campgrounds/expo-center-rv-park

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.