On Tuesday, August 17 2021, our lunch program will be a legislative update and recap of session from Senator Tim Knopp and Representative Jack Zika.

About Senator Knopp:

His background includes nearly 20 years as a small business owner and community service as a former little league coach and board member of the Bend Chamber of Commerce as well as serving as a current board member of affordable housing non-profit, First Story. Tim is the Executive Vice President of the Central Oregon Builders Association and the Executive Director of Building Partners for Affordable Housing.

Tim previously served in the Legislature from 1999 to 2005 for three terms, including one as Oregon House Majority Leader. He led the PERS Reforms of 2003 that saved taxpayers billions. Moreover, Tim helped pass legislation protecting the kicker by putting it in the Constitution, where in 2007 it ultimately returned over a billion dollars belonging to the taxpayers. He’s been a champion for small business and job creation. Senator Knopp was appointed Vice-Chair of the Senate Workforce Committee and serves as a member of the Health Care & Human Services committees during the 2017 Legislative Session. Tim was elected to his first term in the Oregon State Senate in November 2012 and elected Deputy Republican Leader in 2014. Senate District 27 encompasses the Central Oregon communities of Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, and Tumalo.​​

About Representative Zika:

Jack is a Realtor, loves to volunteer in his community and is connected with numerous organizations, such as Boy and Girls Club, Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity.

His public service record includes: Redmond Planning Commissioner; Redmond Neighborhood Revitalization Committee; US 97 South Redmond Corridor Advisory Committee; Vice President of Central Oregon Association of REALTORS; State Director, Government Affairs Key Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee for the Oregon Association of REALTORS.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side, Deschutes South), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

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On Tuesday, August 10 2021, our lunch speaker will be professional track athlete, Rebecca Mehra. Rebecca will come give our club an idea of what it’s like to train for the Olympics during a pandemic. Originally from Palos Verdes Estates, California, Mehra was one of the few athletes in state history to compete in eight state meets — four in track and four in cross country. Mehra helped lead Palos Verdes to the Division III State Cross Country title in 2011, a second place finish in 2010 and a third place finish in 2009. Individually, Mehra was the State Division III Champion in Cross Country and set seven school records during her high school career. During her collegiate career at Stanford University, Mehra ran both indoor and outdoor track, as well as cross country. As a three time All-American, she served as an anchor for the Cardinal team. Some of Mehra’s accolades include 3rd place NCAA Indoor DMR (2016), 6th place NCAA Outdoor 1500M (2017), USATF Championships Finalist 800M (2019), and 3rd place 5th Ave. Mile (2019). Currently, Mehra is a professional track athlete for Oiselle, who lives and trains in Bend, Oregon.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (Convention Center side, Cascade G), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

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On Tuesday, August 3 2021, our lunch speaker will be Adam Krynicki – Executive Director, Oregon State University Cascades – Innovation Co-Lab. The Co-Lab works with community-based inventors, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit founders, and helps them turn their idea into a reality. While in his role at OSU-Cascades, he has created an incubator space for the community and coached over 40 founders/year. His work has led to early-stage companies raising over $7.5M. Prior to coming to Bend, Adam developed a research foundation and managed the intellectual property office for the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and ran a statewide energy technology initiative by the Alaska SBDC. Additionally, he co-founded the startup accelerator Launch Alaska and earned his law degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh (pronounced (“Dew-Cane”).

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (Convention Center side, Cascade AJ), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

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On Tuesday, July 20 2021, our lunch program will consist of brief updates from each of our committee chairs. They’ll be talking about what their committee has planned for the coming year, and any needs they have for additional members for their committees. For relatively new members, this is a great way to learn about all the things our club does, and what events or projects you might like to get involved with.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (Convention Center side), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

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On Tuesday, July 13 2021, President Gary Meyer will present us with his plans and goals for our club for the 2021-2022 Rotary year.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

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On Tuesday, July 6 2021, our lunch program will be the Passing of the Gavel, from president Shannon Bennett to incoming president Gary Meyer. In addition, we’ll be holding our official election of Rotary officers and board members. Be sure you’ve signed up (click here) if you’re planning on attending in person.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

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On Tuesday, June 22 2021, our lunch speaker will be Dr. Hollie Smith, University of Oregon Assistant Professor of Science and Environmental Communication, for a look at research in science communication as it relates to journalism and environmental issues. Dr. Smith will provide a critical look at wildfire issues in the Western U.S. Dr. Smith will walk us through a case study of how wildfire is discussed in different public domains, the importance of shared meaning, and how communication can lead to collaborative solutions. The case study is a cooperative project between scholars at the University of Oregon, Northwest Fire Science Consortium, Oregon State University, and Colorado State University.

Dr. Smith is an applied social science researcher whose work focuses on communication dimensions of science and environmental issues. Her work has looked at communication and media dynamics on issues of federal forest policy, water contamination, climate change, and alternative energy transitions. She also has studied science training programs for journalists and communication training programs for scientists. Her work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, United States Geological Survey, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Prior to joining the Center for Science Communication Research, Smith was an Assistant Professor at the University of Rhode Island with a joint appointment in the Harrington School of Communication and Media and the Department of Marine Affairs.

This meeting will be all-virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

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On Tuesday, June 15 2021, our lunch program will be a panel of speakers from COAR (Central Oregon Association of Realtors), speaking on the Central Oregon housing market. The panel will consist of: President: Louie Hoffman, John L. Scott Bend President Elect: Cat Zwicker, Desert Sky Real Estate First Vice-President: Brent Landels, RE/MAX Key Properties

This meeting will be all-virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

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On Tuesday, June 8 2021, our lunch speaker will be Eliza Wilson of Grandma’s House, who will be presenting on COVID fatigue. Eliza has lived in Central Oregon since 2002. She has spent her career working with a variety of homeless services providers in Central Oregon and has been involved with J Bar J Youth Services since 2008. Before working as an advocate for homeless youth, Eliza experienced homelessness herself and is a graduate of Grandmas House. She believes our young people can and will escape multigenerational poverty if they are given the support and resources to succeed. Eliza serves as board member on the Homeless Leadership Coalition and as Chair of the Coordinated Entry Committee.

This meeting will be all-virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

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On Tuesday, June 1 2021, our lunch program will be on our club’s Bill Berg Foundation, presented by Kyle Frick. Kyle will give us an update on the foundation’s finances, and highlight some of the scholarships and students that the foundation supports.

This meeting will be all-virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

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