Member News

It’s the Great Pumpkin Gary Brown!

The Springs club announces their annual Guess the Weight of the Great Pumpkin Fundraiser for scholarships has begun. The winner will be announced on October 19th at 4 pm at the Springs.

If you want to get in on the action entries are going for $5 per guess, or $10 for 3 guesses. The closest to the actual weight at time of weighing will win half the pot! You need not be present to win.

Oregon Battle of the Books

Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is gearing up for the 2026–2027 school year, and we need 9–10 volunteer coaches! Each coach works with a team of four 3rd–5th graders at Fairfield Elementary School for just one hour a week, November through January. Vacation plans? No problem, we’ve got you covered! This rewarding opportunity supports Rotary’s focus on Basic Education and Literacy. Contact Leslie Parker to learn more and help inspire young readers!

October Is Global Polio Awareness Month

October is Global Polio Awareness Month, culminating in World Polio Day on October 24. It’s a time to renew our commitment to End Polio Now and celebrate more than 40 years of progress toward eradication. Watch the video below to learn about Rotary’s vital role in this effort and how every Rotarian can help finish the job!

Fundraising Events at Matthew Knight Arena

We need more than 12 volunteers to earn $20/hour serving concessions at the UO Mens Bball home games. The money goes towards our club expenses and projects. Please volunteer. 

WE URGENTLY NEED VOLUNTEERS ON OCTOBER 15TH! 

Please contact Randy or Grace to help.

ALSO: We need more people to get their OLCC license. It’s very easy and the club will reimburse your costs!

Clothing Drive for 15th Night

Southtowne supports 15th Night, which helps local youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Over the years, we’ve provided food, clothing, camping gear, and hygiene supplies. This October, we’re holding a clothing drive to help meet an ongoing need.

Bring unwanted clothing to any club meeting, or contact Susie Andrist if you need a pickup.

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.