Special Olympics
Anthony Hauckes has been a dedicated Special Olympics Oregon coach and board member here in Josephine County for more than 15 years, helping athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities discover confidence, build friendships, and achieve their personal best through sports.
At our July 22 meeting, Anthony gave a presentation about the Olympics, and introduced the local medalists from the most recent meet.
Community Service Awards
Rotary Year 2025-26
At our Aug 12 club meeting, the annual Community Service Awards were announced. There were six organizations that were awarded a total of $8000.
Josephine Community Library Foundation $1500
The Special Olympics of Oregon $1500
CASA $1500
Boys and Girls Club of the RV $1500
The Little Beans Project $1500
RV Performing Arts Alliance $500
For additional information about Community Service Grants, use the following link.
About our Club
Grants Pass Rotary started in January of 1924 when the President of the Medford Rotary Club along with several of its members met with local Grants Pass businessmen to discuss the formation of a local club. Over the years the Grants Pass Rotary Club has been distinguished by having some of the key people in the development of our area as members. As the town grew, so did Rotary. Today we have around 110 members representing a cross section of business and professional men and women of Grants Pass. The club has been a leader in community service projects as well as supporting the international aspects of Rotary through the Rotary Foundation.
Eradicating Polio
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever. Learn about the Rotary Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
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District News
- District Governor Nominee 2029-2030District 5110 Nominating Committee selects new District Governor Nominee Designate for the Rotary year 2029-30.
- Rotary Picks for PolioCorvallis Rotarians support Rotary's Polio Plus initiative with an apple picking fundraiser.
- PARs For POLIOSimulation Golf Tournament to END Polio, a Springfield Rotary Club Event. Date: October 8, 2026 -- Tee Times: 8am to 8pm. Location: Valley Sims, 3666 W 11th, Eugene 97402 | 541-221-7791 Cost: $50 per person Indoor golf play. Two person scramble. Play for fun! Play to win! Play to stop polio
- Volunteer With Rotary Disaster ReliefLearn how to volunteer to help District 5110 communities during disasters and disaster recovery.
- 2026 Operation WarmThe Rotary Club of Redmond is once again proud to sponsor "Operation Warm". A $28,000 children's clothing donation to Family Access Network for distribution. 276 Coats - 225 pairs of Boots - 1,250 pairs of Socks.
- Eugene Delta member stumbles into Nepal disaster responseI was already planning to meet with a Nepalese Rotarian. I didn't expect we'd have so much to talk about.
