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On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, our lunch speaker will be Jon Stark, CEO of EDCO. Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is a non-profit corporation supported by private and public members and stakeholders. Their mission is to create a diversified local economy and a strong base of middle-class jobs in... Read more

  On Tuesday, November 12 2024, our lunch program will be on our club’s Bill Berg Foundation, presented by Kyle Frick. The Foundation continues to grow and support annual local scholarships, youth programs such as The Gift of Literacy in collaboration with the club, and World Community Service funding. Kyle... Read more

On Tuesday, November 5, our lunch program will be a presentation from Katy Brooks, CEO, Bend Chamber of Commerce. Her vision for the chamber is to catalyze an environment where businesses, their employees and the community thrive. The chamber supports a collaborative business environment and leads efforts to resolve on... Read more

Check out this message about polio eradication from Bill Gates: The post It’s World Polio Day! appeared first on Rotary Club of Greater Bend.... Read more

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

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

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

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

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

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, 15 dedicated volunteers from the Rotary Clubs of Eugene, Southtowne, and Delta came together at GrassRoots Garden for a rewarding day of service. In partnership with United Way of Lane County and FOOD for Lane County, volunteers rolled up their sleeves to support local food... Read more

Our Club’s International Service committee, in collaboration with the Airport Rotary Club and other Rotarians are continuing our support of the Rural Health Team (RHT) in the Tororo District of Uganda.  The RHT consists of a team of health care providers (about equivalent to our Physician Assistants) who are now... Read more

The Rotary Club of Eugene (Club) and Model United Nations (MUN): An opportunity to blend two Rotary priorities of local and international service by engaging high school students toward understanding geopolitical issues and Peace through Service. In the Spring of 2017 three Club members visited a MUN program hosted by... Read more

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

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

When you think of community, what comes to mind? For many of us, it’s the familiar faces we see every day, the friends we catch up with over coffee, or the neighbors we wave to on our morning walks. A strong community brings people together, fostering a sense of belonging... Read more

The post Karen Fretwell 2024-2025 Southtowne President appeared first on Eugene Southtowne Rotary.... Read more

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

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

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

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

Welcome to our newest Rotary Club member, Sylvie McCracken! Sylvie is a seasoned entrepreneur in property management here in Southern Oregon, bringing a wealth of experience and drive to our community. But that’s not all—Sylvie’s journey has been anything but ordinary. Starting as a young single mom on the streets... Read more

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is one of Rotary’s highest honors, acknowledging individuals who have made significant contributions to Rotary’s mission of advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace. Achieving a +1 distinction means Paul has continued his dedication to making a difference in the lives of others, a true testament... Read more

Salvation Army Bell Ringing at South Fred Meyer Location: South Fred Meyer Date: Saturday, December 7th Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM We’ll be stationed at both the main entrance and the grocery entrance with two-hour shifts available. Each shift needs two Rotary members at each entrance. That’s 16 Rotary... Read more

We are immensely proud to announce that our very own Michelle Corradetti from the Rotary Club of Medford has been selected by the District 5110 Nominating Committee to serve as District Governor for the 2027-2028 Rotary year! Michelle’s dedication to Rotary and her inspiring leadership have been an asset to... Read more

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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

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

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