by Southtowne Rotary | Jun 24, 2021 | Education, Volunteer Opportunities
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Oregon is part of a network of over 120 programs designed to engage adults in the continued pursuit of knowledge. What is OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)? OLLI was founded in 1977 by Bernard Osher to...
by Southtowne Rotary | Jun 4, 2021 | Community Awareness
15th Night is a youth-informed community movement to address youth homelessness in Lane County. 15th Night is powered by a Youth Action Council, a 40+ agency network, schools, and hundreds of community members. The term 15th Night means that youth are more apt to...
by Southtowne Rotary | May 27, 2021 | Community Awareness, Education, Environmental Concerns
Welcome Amanda Astor. Among other things, she is a Forest Policy Manager at Associated Oregon Loggers. During her career, she has worked on the ground in Michigan and more recently worked on national forestry issues while at the American Forestry Resource Council. Her...
by Southtowne Rotary | May 25, 2021 | Miscellaneous
Investing in real estate is difficult at times, and getting into this arena without the help of others who have gone before you make it really challenging. That’s why Grace founded the local Oregon Real Estate Investors Association (REIA). Grace is a real estate...
by Southtowne Rotary | May 4, 2021 | Community Awareness, Volunteer Opportunities
Members of Rotary have been volunteering their time to work at the Lane County vaccination clinics at Autzen Stadium, Lane Community College, and at the Lane County Fairgrounds in Eugene, Oregon. With the help of many Rotary volunteers, Lane County has provided...
by Southtowne Rotary | Feb 12, 2021 | Community Awareness, Non-Profit, People and Personalities, Programs we Support
Sheryl Balthrop is the executive director at the Eugene Mission. In her past, she has practiced business law, served on the board for the Chamber of Commerce, and has been the president of Airport Rotary in Eugene. Throughout COVID, Southtowne has partnered with The...
by Southtowne Rotary | Feb 3, 2021 | International Concerns, International Rotary Programs, Programs we Support, Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you to Peter Keller for his presentation on the Aid Africa project during our weekly meeting last month. Peter is the executive director for the Aid Africa project. Aid Africa Aid Africa works to save lives and rebuild sustainable communities to create a hopeful...
by Southtowne Rotary | Jan 21, 2021 | Community Awareness, Education, Health and Wellness, International Concerns, Non-Profit, Volunteer Opportunities
The Eugene Downtown Rotary Club spearheads this year’s project for the South Valley Rotary Grants Committee (SVRGC). Dr. Robert Nickel, chair of the Eugene Downtown Rotary international committee, discusses how this project promotes antenatal care in the rural...
by Southtowne Rotary | Jan 14, 2021 | Arts and Entertainment, Community Awareness, Fundraising, Non-Profit
Thank you to Josh Neckels, Executive Director of the Eugene Ballet, for his presentation on the progress of the Eugene Ballet and Midtown Arts Center through 2020. The Midtown facility will open in February 2021. Eugene Ballet Adapts During the Pandemic The Eugene...
by Southtowne Rotary | Dec 29, 2020 | Community Awareness, Non-Profit
St. Vincent de Paul is Lane County’s largest nonprofit human services organization. Terry McDonald has led St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County for over 35 years. Southtowne Rotary was fortunate to have him share his knowledge and insight that he has gained over the...