2019-2020 President Bill Thorp with his amazing family

Your
Weekly
eCOGS
March 18, 2020
 Greetings!

This is not a fun time. This is a time that has not been experienced since 2018 and the Spanish Flu. What should we do. What can we do. I don't know. What I do know is that we could become more empathetic, kinder, more generous, and more dedicated to the future.
Reach out to a Rotarian friend and spread some virtual hugs.
Most of all, stay calm. Don't panic. As my mother was fond of saying, "This too shall pass."

Enjoy!
Hyla
An important message from our President
  • We have cancelled meetings through 4/8. 
  • We will keep 4/15 on the calendar as our next meeting unless it is not legal or recommended.
  • 38% of our club members are in that “vulnerable” age category, so we plan to be very careful as we evaluate this changing situation.
  • We don’t know today about spring sports with the OSAA, so we don’t know about the track meet? At this point school is out officially only until 4/28.
  • We encourage all of our members to read the digital cogs each week as we will try to communicate through that medium.
  • We encourage all committees to continue to do their important work for the community. 
  • We do a lot of committee meetings after our Wednesday meetings. While we are not meeting, please figure out a way to keep doing your committee work.
  • Ann Rusk helped us do a virtual or phone meeting yesterday. It was easy and helped more of us to participate. Committee chairs and directors can ask Ann how to set it up.
  • The board will have an interim or emergency meeting on 3/30 to discuss further decisions and keep our members posted.
  • Our regular next board meeting is 4/21.
  • The district conference scheduled for 5/2 in Eugene has been cancelled indefinitely as have most district public functions. 
  • Your board will meet as necessary and make decisions about important items. 
  • If anyone has any questions, please email, call or text. 
  • We will work through this as carefully as we feel the situation dictates.  
Inspiration
Kathy Chelminiak had a great idea:
"Phone a Rotarian during meeting time." Imagine that you are sitting at your table and you look across the room. Who do you see? Call that person and find out more about them.
Song for the Day
Announcements
Board Meeting Reminder (Monday)
Apr 21 at 4pm at the Chamber of Commerce
On the third Wednesday of each month there will be a meeting after the meeting - specifically to help integrate Red Badge members into the club. Anyone is invited to attend. The next meeting is April 15 and is hosted by Rich Acosta.
Other clubs in the area
(for visits and makeups)
Rogue Gateway 
Thursday at noon
Wild River Pub 
Greater Grants Pass 
Fridays at 7:00 am
Tap Rock Grill 
Illinois Valley  
Tuesdays at noon
Wild River Brewing
Cave Junction 
District 5110 eClub 
State of Jefferson eClub
Rotary eClub One
For most other District or Club resources, click the DACdb logo above.
April 15
Marijuana
Amanda Metzler
April 22
My Year with Hamilton
Lois MacMillan
April 29
Vocationals
Kirk Kolb and Misti King
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
Once you have filled in the form you can bring it to Secretary Ron Eichorn, membership chair Dennis Webber, or President Bill Thorp
Being a Rotarian Booklet

Financial Expectations as a member of the Rotary Club of Grants Pass CLICK HERE
IF YOU GET THIS FAR:
I normally only post short videos. However, this one struck a chord with me and perhaps it will with you. It's an eight part series about people persevering during a crises. See what you think. (Besides, since you're stuck at home, you have the time to watch this.)
Editor Hyla Lipson  The Rotary Club of Grants Pass