District Conference
The District Conference has come to a close, and a great time was had by all!
- Opening with a golf tournament at the beautiful Grants Pass Golf Club. Winner was the the conference chair and his partner.
- Friday night BBQ at the fairgrounds, with cowboy theme.
- Saturday program of wonderful, interesting speakers, and featuring our Youth Exchange Students displaying there many talents.
- High school students competing in the Four Way Test speech contest.
- Elegant dinner and more great speakers at the Boys and Girls Club.
Most of all it was a time of fellowship, meeting Rotarians from around the district and enjoying conversing with the youth exchange students.
A special thanks to our District Conference chair, Tim Quinlan, and all of the 50+ committee members who put this all together. And thanks to DG Nelson Maler for his leadership organizing it all.
And thanks also to all of our sponsors, without which this event could not have happened.
Youth Scholarship Awards
Youth Scholarship awards for this year were announced at our club meeting on May 21. These awards, $2000 each, were awarded to the following 3 students.
Grants Pass High School – Annamarie Clark, who has been accepted to both George Fox and SOU, plans to study Nursing, and wants to be a NICU nurse.
Hidden Valley High School – Marlo Pearce, who has been accepted to both OSU and RCC and plans to study Art History to become a museum curator.
North Valley High School – Andean Paredes, who has applied to OSU and UofO to study Business Administration with the goal of being an entrepreneur.
Congratulations to all, and best wishes for a successful college experience!
Community Grants
Each spring, our club provides grants to local organizations. Generally, funds are awarded only for capital projects with a priority of benefitting children and to be completed within one year of the award. Maximum award is $1,500.00. Capital projects may include items such as program supplies (instruments, books, videos, etc.) but not salaries, rents, mortgages or debt retirements.
If your organization would like to apply for one of these grants, you may download an application using the button below. Follow the instructions on the form, and return it by mail by March 28.
International Service
Arusha, Tanzania
Our club has sent a $2500 contribution to the “Lifted Strong Community Organization: (LISCO). Their core mission is to advocate for and support women from Tanzania, who have faced unimaginable hardships – battling HIV, domestic violence, poverty, and poor health. They believe in giving these resilient women a chance at a better life. Founded in early 2019 by two remarkable women, Eva and Joyce, LISCO emerged from a powerful vision to challenge the status quo. Witnessing the pressing need for education, empowerment, and advocacy among women in the Arusha region, they took a bold stand. They support 10-13 women in the program each year, and so far have supported 40 women. They teach English, health, business, math, kills and mentorship.
The funds provided by our club have purchased a color printer and scanner, a desk top computer, a laptop computer, a projector, classroom and office chairs, a sewing machine, and a laminator.
You can learn more about this organization by visiting their website, www.liftedstrong.org.
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
- Get a Glimpse of District Governor Chris Waugh’s AddressIn case you missed the Governor Changeover in Newport on June 28th, we missed you too! It was a lot of fun. The weather was excellent, the food delicious, and the social connections were the best.
- District Governor Changeover Held in Newport Oregon2025-2026 District Governor, Chris Waugh, receives a glass rose from outgoing District Governor, Nelson Maler in Newport on Saturday, June 28th.
- Past District Governors Take Center Stage at ChangeoverIncoming District Governor Chris Waugh wanted to shine some light on the Past District Governors at the Changeover of (now) IPDG Nelson Maler to Chris Waugh.
- Monroe Club’s Goodbye SocialThe Rotary Club of Monroe, Oregon served it's community for 5 years.
- Mark Miranda to Replace Greg Stewart as District RegistrarWhat's a District Registrar? That's one of the vital positions in the District that nobody really knows about. The role involves setting up District events that need specific details on DACdb - such as menu choices, or break-out sessions.
- Welcome our New District Crisis Management Team Chair, Dave ReeceWhen the unexpected happens, it’s not just plans that get tested—it’s people. That’s why the role of Crisis Management Team Chair calls for someone calm, clear-headed, and steady under pressure.
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.
