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President’s Message

Jane Johnson, Club President

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Salem, Virginia!  We are “People of Action“, called to serve others, both in our community and world-wide.  Originally chartered in 1949, our members have been making a difference in the lives of others both locally and internationally for nearly 75 years!  We truly live up to the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self”!

This year is a special year for me to be leading our club.  We have managed to grow our membership back to 135+ where we were pre-pandemic through Rotary’s “Each One Bring One” initiative.  I plan to work hard to spread the message and mission of Rotary throughout our valley in hopes of continuing to attract people who wish to serve their community and the world.  We will strengthen our fundraising efforts by growing Olde Salem Days, hosting Star-B-Q and the Old Dominion Athletic Basketball Tournament.  These provide needed funding for our projects which include the “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” bed build, Christmas for Kids, and maintaining our Little Free Libraries around Salem.  We will also continue to make significant financial contributions to many civic and community service organizations throughout the Roanoke Valley, Food and Winter Coats drives for those less fortunate, and care for our environment by participating in the Clean Valley Day – Roanoke River cleanup.

Our Club recognizes those who typify the values and ethics espoused by Rotary International  through our Outstanding Citizen Award and by Scholarship Grants.  We will have the opportunity to host a student from Italy this year through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.

This year’s Rotary theme is “Imagine Rotary”.  Our first-ever female Rotary International President Jennifer Jones recently said, “Imagine a world that deserves our best, where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference”.  The members of our club are already making a difference while enjoying fun and fellowship at the same time.  I invite you to come have lunch with us, or join us in a service project to see what we are all about.  If you’d like to learn more, peruse our website or follow us on Facebook.  Please feel free to Contact Us.

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Had the best time representing our club at The Rotary Club of Strathalbyn last week leading up to the Rotary International Convention. My Rotary Friendship Club exchange hosts John & Shirley True have treated me like family and made me feel right at home in beautiful South Australia. Now we’re in Adelaide at their first and my second international event. ... See MoreSee Less

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Had the best time representing our club at The Rotary Club of Strathalbyn last week leading up to the Rotary International Convention.  My Rotary Friendship Club exchange hosts John & Shirley True have treated me like family and made me feel right at home in beautiful South Australia. Now we’re in Adelaide at their first and my second international event.
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What a great experience. We are holding down the fort here. And Ray even refrained from telling a cheeky joke during the meeting.

That’s awesome President Jane!! 💖

Luzinete de Lima - your husband has done an excellent job representing our club! Thank you for sharing Past President & District 7570 Annual Giving Chair Garry with us! ... See MoreSee Less

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Luzinete de Lima - your husband has done an excellent job representing our club! Thank you for sharing Past President & District 7570 Annual Giving Chair Garry with us!
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Steve, it’s been a great pleasure to do so! Wishing you all could be here for this experience!

That's so great! Two great Rotarians. Congrats on your Great Service.

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Past president Ray Byrd and visiting Rotarian Khishi Enkhbayar
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Great program! Thanks for sharing it here! It was great getting to know Caterina this year, and I’m so glad that she had such a wonderful experience in Salem. Many thanks to the youth exchange team and host families for opening your hearts and homes to this exceptional young woman!

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New Members

October 2020 – Dr. Timothy C. Carpenter, Assistant Professor, Business Administration & Economics, Roanoke College was inducted as a new club member today by Membership Committee Chairman Ray Byrd. He was introduced by Steve Baker of Center for Leadership & Entrepreneurial Innovation of Roanoke College. Dr. Carpenter will be working with the Rotaract students at the college.  L-R Photo: Dr. Timothy Carpenter (New Member), Ray Byrd, Steve Baker

OLDE SALEM DAYS

Learn how you as a vendor or attendee can enjoy one of our Commonweath's finest Arts & Crafts shows and help support our regions artisans and benefit your local community.

ODAC Tournament

Enjoy true student athletes compete for a Division III basketball championship. Learn more how you can cheer on theses fine young people and benefit your local community!

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