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October 14, 2026

Greetings!


Wow - frost alert! I actually turned the heat on in the house for the first time this fall. It was 63 degrees at home this morning (indoors) and I think that's a bit chlly. Weird temperature fluctuations!


Enjoy!

Hyla

Greeters

Greeter

Jack Luce

Tim Quinlan

Song and Pledge

Sandy Puntney

Inspiration

Hyla Lipson

Sergeant at Arms

Bill Ertel

Announcements

CALLING ALL ROTARIANS.....PARTY TIME!

Date: Thursday, November 12th

Time: 5:30pm
What: A fellowship at the Evergreen Room at Cartwrights on the Rogue

Topics discussed may be a great story telling and sharing about near misses,

"I Survived."

No Host bar/No host food (very yummy)

The next Board Meeting of the Grants Pass Rotary Club #345 will be held on the first Thursday of every month


Date: Thursday, November 5

Time 5:00 pm

Grants Pass library

Ben Bones Room

200 NW C Street


All members are welcome

Grants Pass Rotary is inviting you to a scheduled Hybrid Zoom meeting.


Topic: Rotary Meeting

Time: October 14 @ 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

   

Topic: Wed Rotary Club Meeting

Time: connection begins at 11:45am


Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89087624122?pwd=banXokeU8mktyP2ObIUb03t6c19i7b.1


Meeting ID: 890 8762 4122

Passcode: 935740

PROGRAM

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport

with Amber Judd

Amber Judd is the Director of the Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport, where she leads strategic planning, operational management, and long‑term infrastructure development for one of Southern Oregon’s most vital transportation hubs. Known for her clear, steady leadership style, and focus on efficiency, Amber oversees airport modernization efforts and works closely with regional partners to support economic growth in the Rogue Valley. She is dedicated to ensuring the airport remains safe, efficient, and ready to meet the region’s evolving needs.

Amber’s leadership is reflected in her ability to guide complex capital projects, strengthen airline partnerships, and champion initiatives that enhance safety, sustainability, and passenger experience. She is recognized for fostering strong organizational culture, encouraging innovation, and navigating challenges with clarity and professionalism and excels at bringing together regional partners, industry stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver safe, efficient, community‑focused airport services.

In addition to her work at MFR, Amber serves on the boards of the Oregon Airport Management Association (OAMA) and the Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NWAAAE). In these roles, she contributes to statewide and regional aviation policy, professional development efforts, and industry collaboration, helping advance the growth and resilience of airports throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Upcoming Programs

Oct 21: Election update with Chuck Rund

Oct 28: Vocationals with Faina Hopkins and RJ Jackson

Nov 4: Shonna Bouteller & Cody Goens Vocationals

Nov 11: Joey Minear and Matt Richardson Vocationals

Nov 18: Student Awards Program

Nov 25: Thanksgiving - Enjoy family and friends - no meeting

Inspiration

Fun Stuff

Other clubs in the area

(for visits and makeups)

Rogue Gateway

Thursday at noon

At Wild River Pub and on Zoom 

roguegateway.org/

Greater Grants Pass

Fridays at 7:00 am

Tap Rock

greatergprotary.org/

Illinois Valley 

1st and 3rd Tuesdays at noon

Wild River Brewing

Cave Junction 

facebook.com/IllinoisValleyRotaryClub

District 5110 eClub

State of Jefferson eClub

stateofjeffersonrotary.org

Rotary eClub One

rotaryeclubone.org/

For most other District or Club resources, click the DACdb logo above.

NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL

If you have a new person who you think would make a good member of our club - you can download a fillable proposal form by

CLICKING HERE!!

Once you have filled in the form you can bring it to Secretary Ron Eichorn, membership chair Diane Hoover, or President Rob Brandes.

Being a Rotarian Booklet

CLICK HERE


Financial Expectations as a member of the Rotary Club of Grants Pass CLICK HERE

Rotary Leadership


Rotary International President

Olayinka Hakeem "Yinka" Babalola


5110 District Governor

Bruce Allen

If You Get This Far.....

If - by Rudyard Kipling

Stay well and safe!

Editor, Hyla Lipson - The Rotary Club of Grants Pass