Member News
Stay up-to-date on everything happening in and around Eugene Southtowne Rotary Club.
Rotary Sky Ball Classic – Wrap-up!
The inaugural Rotary Sky Ball Classic on May 3rd at Pine Ridge Golf Club was a strong success, bringing together community members for an afternoon of fun and fundraising. With 491 golf balls sold and solid dinner attendance, the event generated approximately $15,000 in net proceeds. Highlights included the helicopter ball drop, Silent Auction, Dessert Dash, and family-friendly activities. Funds raised will support scholarships, food box programs for local families, and youth services in our community. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and everyone who participated in making this event both meaningful and memorable.
Project Amigo Honors
Dick and Sally Briggs were celebrated and appreciated Saturday evening at the Valley River Inn by Project Amigo! In attendance at the event were directors of the Project Amigo board from all over the United States. Also attending were the Briggs’ children and grandchildren. Invited guests attending were members of the Southtowne Rotary Club and the Eugene Metro Rotary Club who had previously gone on Project Amigo trips.
Notice About the Oregon Primary Election
Important Voter Update – May 19 Primary Election (Oregon)
Closed Primary = Party Matters
You will only see candidates from the party you’re registered with.
Non-affiliated voters (NAV) won’t see partisan races.
If you want to vote in a party race, registration closed April 28.
Update here: OregonVotes.gov
Don’t Let Your Ballot Miss the Deadline
Mail early, as postmarks may be delayed.
Or use an official drop box by 8 PM on May 19.
Or ask the post office to hand-postmark your ballot by 5 PM and watch them do it.
Bottom line
Turn in your ballot early.
Your vote matters—make sure it counts.
#TryRotary Contest
There is a fun new way to grow our club, and it starts with a simple invite. Rotary District 5110 has launched the #TryRotary campaign, a district-wide contest designed to bring new people into Rotary through real experiences. Invite a friend, neighbor, or coworker to a meeting or event, and they can enter to win prizes just by sharing their visit or filling out a quick form. There are plenty of smaller prizes up for grabs, along with a grand prize valued at $1,000, so there is real incentive to give Rotary a try.
It gets even better for our club. The club with the most entries will earn a public relations grant, helping boost visibility and outreach in the community. The campaign runs through May 15, so there is still time to jump in. At the end of the day, most of us joined Rotary because someone invited us. This is your chance to do the same for someone else. Start inviting and see who shows up.
Learn more about the contest HERE.
Learn about how to help make the contest successful HERE!
Pilas/Downtown Languages
We have two events coming up at the end of the month! Our spring events will include giving away free books and a planned activity.
The events are 7-8PM on April 29th at Dos Rios and April 30th at Fairfield Elementary.
If you would like to volunteer or donate items, please reach out to Renee Yandel, ryandel@allianceor.org
Invite Your Friends to Our Community!
Help us grow our community by inviting your friends to join our email list! With their approval, you can easily sign them up on our website to stay informed about all the exciting events and updates we send out, including the weekly Spinoff.
