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Greater Bend
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Rotary Lunch Program: Laura Thompson, Craig Walker, and Carol-Ann Nelson
On Tuesday, May 13, our lunch program will be autobiographies from new members Laura Thompson, Craig Walker, and Carol-Ann Nelson. Come learn more about some very interesting fellow Rotarians! Laura Thompson is President of Central Oregon Center for the Arts. After a career as a hospital department director,... Read more
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New Greenhouse at J Bar J Ranch
Recently, our Donations Committee gave a grant to J Bar J Ranch to help them purchase and install a greenhouse. We received this today from J Bar J: “Thanks to the generous gift by the Donations Committee from the Greater Bend Rotary Club membership, J Bar J was able to... Read more
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Rotary Lunch Program: Judge Beth Bagley
On Tuesday, May 6, our lunch program will be a presentation entitled “Order in the Court! A Look Behind the Bench” from Judge Beth Bagley. Judge Bagley was first elected to the Deschutes County Circuit Court in 2012, and she is in her twelfth year as Circuit Court Judge... Read more
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Happy Hour April 29th at Viaggio
Join us Tuesday, April 29th from 4:00 to 6:00PM for Happy Hour at Viaggio Wine Merchant (near the Simpson/Century Drive roundabout) with your fellow Greater Bend Rotarians! Bring your spouse, significant other, or a friend interested in Rotary. Address: 210 SW Century Dr Suite 160, Bend, OR 97702. Note that... Read more
Coos Bay North Bend
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Festival of Trees Auction December 4th
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Bus Jam Toy and Food Drive December 7th.
Join the Coos Bay North Bend Rotary Club on December 7th for the annual Bus Jam Toy and Food Drive at Coos Bay and North Bend Bi-Mart and Rogue Credit Union in Bandon from 10 AM to 3 PM. Collection events are going on now with early donation drop-offs in... Read more
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Airport Heights Park Survey
A survey featuring the concepts is available for those unable to attend. The information will be used to create a better design for the final master plan. One more community meeting is planned, that date will be set for the future.... Read more
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Airport Heights Park Update
The Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary held the second of three community meetings with its consultant in Airport Heights Park on Thursday, September 5th from 6 to 8 pm. The meeting was well attended with over 20 Rotarians, North Bend and Coos Bay officials, and a significant number of community members.... Read more
Greater Corvallis
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District 5110 Rotary Youth Exchange will resume exchange in July 2022
2022-2023 LONG TERM YOUTH EXCHANGE After a 2-year Covid suspension, Our Rotary District’s Youth exchange is back for the 2022-2023 school year. Right now I need your help in getting the word out to potential exchange students. We need to have their applications and have them interviewed by February 28th.... Read more
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Our Rotary Mural Project
One of the goals for Helen Higgins year as Club President was to increase community awareness and knowledge of who Rotary is and what we do. The plan was developed to create a beautiful mural that will help spread the word of Rotary. We wanted to tell the story that... Read more
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Rotary Club of Greater Corvallis Partners with the Benton Community Foundation
The Rotary Club of Greater Corvallis has committed $15,000 to the Benton Community Foundation’s 2021 grants process toward bettering our communities with a focus on local children and youth. The check presentation is being held during the Club’s virtual meeting at noon on Friday, April 16. The 100-member Greater Corvallis... Read more
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Rotary Bunnies – Spreading Rotary Magic Throughout Our Community!
Here are some fun facts about our April 3rd Spring Shenanigans: We sent 5 Rotary Bunnies out into our community to spread some Rotary Magic – 3 members in inflatable costumes (Bronwyn Evans, Anthony Thompson, and Kathleen Hutchinson) and 2 members in fuzzy costumes (Steve Vondra and Rylee Henderer). 8... Read more
Eugene
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Month After Month, Year After Year, Decade After Decade….
The Rotary Club of Eugene (Club) shows up and is here for the long term. The Club has been showing up every month (third Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:30 pm) for decades to assist Food for Lane County in their Food Rescue Express (FREX) kitchen. Club members work side by side... Read more
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Project Success! Healthy Snacks for Hungry Minds
The Healthy Snacks for Hungry Minds project was a tremendous success! A grateful thank you is in order for everyone who participated: Kristina Gribskov (project leader), Pete Gribskov, Mark Hewitt, Karen Scheeland, Antonio Anacan (Friend of Rotary). On January 31st, volunteers shopped for healthy snack items at Winco and Costco... Read more
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Rotary Club of Eugene Collaborates with Cascade Raptor Center!
Since 2022, 529 cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI; aka Avian Bird Flu) have been detected and reported in Oregon birds (APHIS, 12/17/2024). Raptors are a group of avian species that generally have severe clinical outcomes or die when infected with HPAI viruses. As of July 1, 2023, raptor... Read more
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Eugene Public Defenders Set Aside (Record Expungement) Clinic
A Fresh Start in Our Community: The Set Aside Clinic of 2024 was a resounding success, thanks in large part to the amazing support from our community volunteers! This clinic, which offers participants the chance for a fresh start by helping expunge non-violent criminal histories, represents a meaningful opportunity for individuals... Read more
Eugene Southtowne
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Rotary Friendship Exchange – District 5110 @ District 9214
The post Rotary Friendship Exchange – District 5110 @ District 9214 appeared first on Eugene Southtowne Rotary.... Read more
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Camille’s Report on Holiday Giving, Service, and Gratitude
In this season of gratitude, it is amazing what members of Southtowne do to help the local community. Special Thanks: Pat Miller and Lonny King helped make December food boxes possible. We did a record 108 food boxes and had over 50 volunteers helping pack and deliver the boxes. We... Read more
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Behind the Mic: A Radio Veteran’s Journey with Legends of Rock, Blues, and Beyond
For over five decades, radio has given one veteran broadcaster, “Jivin’ Johnny Etheridge, a front-row seat to some of the most iconic moments in music history. His journey, which began as a wide-eyed teenager, has brought him face-to-face with legends like Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, and Big Mama... Read more
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Independent Environments, Incorporated (IEI): Building a Caring and Connected Community Involvement
When people think about community involvement, they often picture familiar faces, meeting up with friends, or waving to neighbors as they go about their day. But there’s a whole group of people who are often overlooked. Independent Environments, Incorporated (IEI) is all about bringing these individuals into the heart of... Read more
Gold Beach
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Board Elections 2022-23
At the meeting on February 16, 2022 the club unanimously elected its new slate of board members for 2022-23 President: Jerry HerbageTreasurer: Becky AthertonSecretary: Jeremy Skinner. At large: Bryan Grummon, Mary Stansell, Denise King, Gerry Gerke, and Morgan Grove.... Read more
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Board Minutes 1/17/22
Financial Report: According to Bryan, the total funds are $56,562.62 which includes the CD, $2100 in reserve and the checking account. The Board voted unanimously to move the Redisky, Van Leer and raffle funds into the general fund. District Grants: We have a $2000 grant which was supposed to be... Read more
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Board Minutes 9/20/21
There has been discussion about meeting schedules due to lack of attendance. It was decided that weekly is still preferable. Starting in October we will meet indoors. Bryan agreed to look into prospective venues with The Landing North preferable. The board voted unanimously to award a $500 Action Grant to... Read more
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Board Minutes 5/26/21
Old Business Because it is difficult for Hazel Rush to attend meetings, the board decided to consider adding someone else. Nominees are Tara Simonson, Jordan White, Mitch Kuljis and Leonard Phillips. Denise will email membership regarding 2021-2022 dues which are $175. Community service projects: $4,000 district grant to be used... Read more
Medford
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Rotary Club of Medford – Event Recap: 86th Annual Rotary Relays
What a weekend! The 86th Annual Medford Rotary Relays was one for the record books—literally. From school records being shattered to standout moments of sportsmanship and teamwork, this historic track and field event continues to be a source of pride for our community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the... Read more
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March Rotarian of the Month: Mike Pastryk
Are we a little behind in celebrating our Rotarian of the Month? Yes.Why? Because we’ve been busy changing the world! Please help us give a much-deserved shoutout to Mike Pastryk, our March honoree! Mike hit the ground running the moment he joined our club—leading the charge on our 2nd Annual... Read more
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Benefit Farewell Concert – Eugene’s Visiting Ugandans
Eugene, Oregon Wednesday, May 8th 6:00 PM Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the incredible Ugandan guests who have graced Eugene with their presence, stories, and spirit! This farewell benefit concert is more than just music—it’s a celebration of culture, community, and connection. Come enjoy vibrant performances,... Read more
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Volunteer Opportunity: Help Bring History to Life! ️
The Southern Oregon Historical Society is looking for volunteers for the 2025 Children’s Heritage Fair, happening May 12–23! This incredible event brings local history to life for elementary students across the Rogue Valley. Volunteers are needed to help with stations like candle dipping, butter making, rope making, branding, and more!... Read more
Toledo
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Donate for the auction
Please contact David Robinson at Paul B. Osterlund Law PC 541-336-2257 Misty Lambrecht Email... Read more
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Small Business Training Scholarships
Toledo Rotary gave scholarships to two students this year in the Small Business Management Program held at the Oregon Coast Community College this class is designed for established businesses to enhance their business skills, increase their business financial knowledge, marketing, employee management and help their business to grow. To Learn... Read more
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Dave Robinson
Statement: I am in Rotary because public conversations about truth and ethics matter. Attorney — Of Counsel in the office of Paul B. Osterlund Law, serving the Portland metropolitan area, Toledo and Central Oregon Coast Practice areas include estate planning for taxable and nontaxable estates, business law, including entity formation,... Read more
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Patty Graves
Rotary Treasurer. I have been a member of Rotary going on three years now. I became a member of Rotary because I wanted to be part of a group of people who can help make a difference in our small community. What I have gained is friendships with a fun... Read more