Eugene Airport Rotary

Rotary Photo Friday

landsem — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:20 +0000

Last week, our Photo Friday post was dedicated to the unveiling of the 2010 season Oregon Ducks spirit tee, which you can now see at left.

Do you have your “Quack Out Loud” t-shirt yet? If not, you’d better get it today, in time for tomorrow’s kick-off! The Ducks take on the New Mexico Lobos tomorrow at 12:30 pm at Autzen Stadium.

How do you think the Ducks will do this year? The general consensus seems to be that they’ll do alright; they’ve been ranked 11th in the nation in the Associated Press and USA Today polls.

Regardless of how the Ducks’ season plays out, we’re looking forward to college football season and the chance to sit back and enjoy some games. Are you excited about football season? Will you be there to watch the Ducks at Autzen tomorrow?

It’s Never Too Early to Mark Your Calendars

landsem — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:00:54 +0000

Even if it seems a little too early to think about what you’ll be doing next May, you’ll still want to mark your calendar for April 28-May 1, 2011 – the dates for this year’s District 5110 Conference!

This conference will mark the first time ever that the district conference and Interact conference are combined. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the home countries of Youth Exchange students, participate in Leadership for the Future forums, hear about the experiences of District 5110’s Group Study Exchange program, socialize with other Rotarians in our district and much more. It’s the perfect opportunity to see and hear about the difference that District 5110 clubs are making in their communities and around the world.

Full details are forthcoming, but don’t forget to mark your calendars so you won’t miss this exciting conference!

Rotary Photo Friday

landsem — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:15 +0000

The photo at left features, of course, Autzen Stadium, which will be packed full of fans in just over a week when the Oregon Ducks take on New Mexico to start the 2010 season.

If you’d like to show your support for the Ducks one week before kick-off, head over to the Duck Store at Autzen Stadium (2735 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene) at 11 a.m. on Saturday for the unveiling of this season’s spirit tee and slogan. This t-shirt will be the official piece of Oregon football apparel during the season, so you’ll want to pick up your shirts before next week’s big game.

At the t-shirt unveiling on Saturday, you can see the Oregon marching band, Oregon cheerleaders and Jerry Allen, the “Voice of the Ducks.” You’ll also have the chance to win prizes and free gifts. Fun, and the chance to root for your Ducks, will be had for the whole family!

A History of the Iconic Rotary Emblem

landsem — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:00:10 +0000

Rotarians can instantly recognize the wheel emblem as the symbol that represents Rotary International.

The wheel emblem, with a keyhole in the center, is a symbol of Rotary’s strength and power in communities worldwide, and the good that power has brought to millions of lives.

However, did you know that the emblem as we know it today did not always exist? Just as many popular logos evolve through the years, so has Rotary’s wheel emblem endured its share of changes since it was first introduced in 1905. The photo at left represents its 1912 iteration.

To see how the wheel has changed over the course of 105 years, take a look at this slideshow and story from the Rotary International website.

Rotary Photo Friday

landsem — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:28:31 +0000

Summer is the perfect time to be out on your bicycle. What could be better than riding your bike while supporting Rotary’s work to eradicate polio worldwide? You can do both while supporting one of the Rotary clubs in our district.

Tomorrow, the Rotary Club of Greater Albany is holding a “Pedal Away Polio” event. Riders will start from the Linn County Fair and Expo Center and embark on rides of various distances, ranging from two miles to 54.

A registration fee of $15 includes the chance to exercise in the countryside, enjoy a spaghetti lunch and know that you’ve done your part to support a global initiative to eliminate polio.

Contact Jessica at 541-740-1466 or visit greateralbanyrotary.org to register and get more information. You can also check out the full event flyer here – the race schedule is listed below:

8:00 am: 54-mile race begins

10:00 am: 28-mile race begins

10:30 am: 12-mile race begins

11:00 am: 7-mile race begins

11:30 am: 2-mile race begins

Hope you can make it to the race! If you can’t be there tomorrow, you can still learn about Rotary’s efforts to eliminate polio here.

Beer and Brats in the Sun

kellimatthews — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:24:01 +0000

Every year, the Eugene Airport Rotary spends a hot August weekend serving beer and brats to visitors at the Junction City Scandinavian Festival. Our members come out in force, along with friends and family, to fill shifts across Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (and to set up/clean up). It’s a lot of work! But the money we raise funds our local and world community service projects – the stuff we’re passionate about.

Some photos from 2010 Scandi Fest…

Photo Friday: Great Rotary Duck Race

emilycoit — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:55:13 +0000

It’s that time of year again, time for a river full of rubber duckies and a chance for philanthropy, that can only mean one thing… the Great Rotary Duck Race! The Eugene Airport Rotary has participated this event for years and 2010 is no different. The race is this Wednesday, July 7, 2010 and during the event The Maxwell Foundation will donate $5.00, in the name of every attending Rotarian, to Polio Plus, an organization dedicated to curing Polio around the world. Additionally, the United Rotary Clubs of Eugene, Springfield and Cottage Grove and the Duck Race committee will be holding a raffle for all attendees and giving away $15 – $100 gift certificates to local restaurants.

Rotary Photo Friday

emilycoit — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:49:44 +0000

An estimated 18,000 Rotarians from 154 countries attended the 2010 Rotary International Convention in Montréal, Québec, Canada this Wednesday, June 23. During the four-day event, participant heard from famed speakers and philanthropists such as best-selling author Greg Mortenson and singer/songwriter Dolly Parton. Rotarians were also entertained by performing groups such as Cirque du Soleil (see picture) and the Irish singing group known as Celtic Thunder. This picture features Rotary International President, John Kenny onstage with Cirque du Soleil performers at the Montréal convention.

Summer Fun on a Budget

emilycoit — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:47:27 +0000

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 Gondola: Willamette Pass, Ore. Enjoy a scenic, 360 degree view of Oregon’s beautiful Cascade Mountain Range while taking a leisurely ride in a one of the only gondolas in the state. Visitors are free to take the gondola up and back, or to enjoy a hike or bike ride back down the mountain.

Eugene/ Springfield:

Willamette/ McKenzie River Cycling Trails: Enjoy a bike ride with family and friends along the paved paths that follow both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers in Eugene. This free activity will take you on a tour through the scenic beauty of the Willamette Valley and provide a beautiful backdrop for your ride.

Oregon Coast:

Dune Buggy Tours: Florence, Ore. Fly across the sand dunes of Lane County on a guided tour of the 40 mile Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Dune Buggies are a unique and exciting way to experience the diverse landscape of the costal region of Lane County.

For more information on these activities and other activity ideas, please visit travellanecounty.org

Photo: View of the cascades courtesy of Flickr.

Rotary Photo Friday

emilycoit — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:00:29 +0000

Are you interested in exploring the beautiful city of Eugene, getting some great exercise and meeting new people? If you are, you may be interested in attending the free, local event for Eugene residents ages 55 and older. Every Wednesday, riders meet at the Campbell Center for in-town rides. Rides vary in length and time depending on ability and physical fitness. Weekly attendance is not required, but helmets are. Rides take place every Wednesday at 9:30 am until August 25, 2010. This picture is from bikehappening.org and was posted December 29, 2008.