Looking for fun activities to do with your family or friends this summer without breaking the bank? Staying close to home and doing small day trips is a great way to cut back on travel expenses while still enjoying new experiences. Lucky for you, Lane County is a diverse, beautiful landscape that is teeming with outdoor activities for people of all skill and fitness levels. Lane County extends from the cascades, through Eugene/Springfield and all the way to the Oregon Coast.  Here is a brief list of fun summer activities in each of Lane County’s diverse landscapes: Cascades: Oregon Skyway...

Believe it or not, Rotary District 5110’s District Conference, “Cruise the Mediterranean,” is just around the corner. Have you registered? If not, now is the time to ensure you’ll be attending the conference and taking part in the numerous seminars, plenary sessions and meals that will give you an opportunity to learn about the work of Rotary clubs in our district and those around the world. You won’t want to miss this event! Take a look at the conference schedule, speaker biographies, seminar descriptions and more at the conference website, where you can also register...

We’re almost to the middle of April, so today we’re featuring District Governor John Cox’s April newsletter. This month, DG John talks about Rotary’s Magazine Month, remembers two dedicated District 5110 Rotarians, provides information about the upcoming District Conference and more. The photo at right is the District Conference logo. If you haven’t already signed up, read DG John’s newsletter to learn more about the conference and then register at the conference registration page.

We love sharing stories about the work of our fellow District 5110 clubs, especially when those stories clearly show the work our clubs do to benefit their communities. Here’s one example: The Rotary Club of Bay Area Sunrise (Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston) Interact Club hosted its third annual Iron Chef competition to benefit Rotary programs like the youth exchange and Rotary service projects like helping a local school renovate its study lounge. The competition and the Bay Area Sunrise club were featured in this story on the Rotary International news website. Take a look to learn more about...

We are very excited to announce that five members of our district will be leaving on February 28 for an adventure to the Eastern Caribbean, including Barbados, Dominica, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent. Their trip is part of Rotary’s group study exchange (GSE), a unique program that provides cultural immersion and a vocational exchange opportunity for young professionals between the ages of 25 and 40. While they may spend some time soaking up the sun on a beach like the one shown in the photo at left, GSE participants will spend most of their time observing how people in other countries practice...

This Thursday, District Governor John Cox will be speaking to the Eugene Airport Rotary during its weekly meeting.  November is Rotary Foundation month, and TRF is a very important cause to DG John.  To learn more about happenings in District 5110 and Rotary International, visit the District 5110 website.  We hope to see you at our Thursday morning meeting! There’s always something going on in the communities that the Eugene Airport Rotary supports, and this weekend is no exception.  With the holiday season about to begin, come relax beforehand with a fun evening out in support of seniors...

Saturday the 25th, Distict 5110 gathers at my alma mater, Cottage Grove High School*, for The Rotary Foundation and World Community Service meetings. Get more info here. *This building was built after I graduated. I attended in the old building, which apparently has been wiped off the face of the earth. I can’t find a single photo of it online!

Download the August 1 District 5110 Bulletin here.