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
- Sip & Stroll for PolioEradicate Polio One Sip at a Time with Medford Rogue Rotary Club's First Annual Sip & Stroll for Polio.
- District Conference: Thanks for the MemoriesDid you attend the 2026 District Conference? Thank you to those who attended and to those who gave us their feedback. Find out what went well and what needed improvement.
- Pickleball Fest: More Than a Tournament, It’s How We ServeOur 6th Annual Rogue Rotary Pickleball Fest, presented by Lithia 4 Kids, returns August 28–30 at the new Rogue X Pickleball Complex in Medford. While the tournament brings together players for three days of competition and fun, its real impact happens long after the final point is scored.
- Food Bank Benefits From Rotary’s Garden BountyFor Rotary Club of Ashland, a quarter-acre garden near Emigrant Lake has become a season-long gift to neighbors in need — supplying the Ashland Community Food Bank with thousands of pounds of fresh produce each year, one Saturday morning harvest at a time.
- Club Treasurer, Past DGWe would like to report on an opportunity for self-growth. Which, we are sure, will also help your club involvement.
- Let’s make District 5110 the model district on peace building!Make Rotary district 5110 a global leader in peacebuilding by supporting the Eugene Rotary Club's innovative Vocational Training Team project. Your contribution will provide the remaining funding needed to submit our Global Grant proposal to the Rotary Foundation.
