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Chamber Leadership Class of 2023 Spends a Day With Media and Fire Service Medford, OR | February 2023 T he Chamber Leadership Class met in February to continue their journey through southern Oregon, learning and gaining valuable experience inside our
community’s businesses. The class was taken behind the cameras at KOBI TV where local focus is the clear goal, and each member plays a valuable role in the work involved in putting the information together to get news to the community. From the newsroom, to the production room to the magic that happened in front of the lights and cameras, each step in the process was fun to explore. The class was able to take studio head shots and perform a mock interview on set to gain a better understanding of the role news anchors and guests play in delivering the final product when we turn on our screens. We met Patsy Smullin, daughter of William B. Smullin who pioneered the broadcast in 1953 and got insight into what it looked like growing up in the world of media and broadcast and how it has changed over the years. Patsy proudly shared the history of KOBI as the first tv station in Oregon and the only station that is locally owned in Rogue Valley. KOBI is celebrating 70 years this year and they are staying true to their charge that local focus is the only way to go. In partnership with United Way of Jackson County, the United in Kindness campaign is in full swing with an invitation to the people of southern Oregon to share their stories of kindness, generosity, and feel-good actions with each other. The next stop for the class was Medford Fire station 14 and an opportunity to experience the hard work this team prepares for every day. The crew was ready to share all aspects of the impressive responsibility they carry serving our community. The class suited up in full turnouts and helmets to navigate through a smoke-filled room using Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC), participated in a hose exercise to spray water towards the training ground and took a ride up the ladder truck for a beautiful view of the valley. The crew shared the commitment they had to continuous training and service in their ability to provide emergency medical services to the area, offering an up-close look at the medical equipment and supplies they have ready to go for any situation they are called to respond to in the valley.
Community Project Updates: This year’s three community projects are under way, and we continued to make great progress in the planning, marketing and fundraising to reach our goals. Two of the 4 studio houses at Community Works were complete with all new durable flooring and the remaining two were being scheduled to provide a clean and comfortable shelter for the vulnerable youth that seek support and stability. Supplies and resources were in the final stages of being coordinated and secured to begin work on the Youth 715 Ministries fencing project to provide a safe space for Eagle Point youth and the community at large to recreate. The Girl Scouts Fire Pit continues to be carefully planned and coordinated with participation from the community and organization to achieve the vision of how special this space will be for all who gather around it in the future. To put these plans into action and complete these projects in our community, funding remains an ongoing effort. Here’s how you can DONATE to support projects helping Community Works, Girl Scouts of Oregon & Southwest Washington and Youth 715 Ministries. All donations are tax deductible. Mail donation checks to: Rogue Valley Foundation at 101 E. 8th Street, Medford, OR 97501 Attn: Leadership 23 or click here to donate online. n
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The Business Review | March 2023
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