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Camille’s Report on Holiday Giving, Service, and Gratitude

Camille’s Report on Holiday Giving, Service, and Gratitude

by Southtowne Rotary | Jan 8, 2025 | Club Events, Fundraising

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...
Behind the Mic: A Radio Veteran’s Journey with Legends of Rock, Blues, and Beyond

Behind the Mic: A Radio Veteran’s Journey with Legends of Rock, Blues, and Beyond

by Southtowne Rotary | Sep 30, 2024 | History

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...
Independent Environments, Incorporated (IEI): Building a Caring and Connected Community Involvement

Independent Environments, Incorporated (IEI): Building a Caring and Connected Community Involvement

by Southtowne Rotary | Aug 30, 2024 | Community Awareness

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...
Discover the Heart of Independent Environments Inc.: A Community of Care and Connection

Discover the Heart of Independent Environments Inc.: A Community of Care and Connection

by Southtowne Rotary | Aug 27, 2024 | Community Awareness, Environmental Concerns

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...
Joelle Goodwin 2023-2024 Southtowne President

Joelle Goodwin 2023-2024 Southtowne President

by Southtowne Rotary | Jul 11, 2023 | Member News, Member Profiles

An Army “brat” born in Augsburg, Germany, Joelle Rankins Goodwin is a 1982 graduate of Lincoln High School, in Portland, Oregon she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Oregon and a masters in psychology from Hood College in...
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