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    President’s Message

    Jeffrey J. Howard, Club President

    Welcome to the Rotary Club of Salem, Virginia. For over 71 years, our club of committed men and women have been providing service to the communities of Salem, Roanoke, and others throughout the world.  We are sponsors of Olde Salem Days, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament, and the Star B-Q – our main fundraisers.  We are committed to helping our community and the world through projects such as Christmas for Kids, Little Free Libraries, Rotary Park, Rotary Dog Park, International Youth Exchange, and End Polio Now, just to name a few. The Rotary Club of Salem makes annual contributions to over 40 different civic and community nonprofit organizations throughout the Valley. Our reach extends internationally to joint Rotarian projects in Colombia, Brazil, Haiti, Eastern Europe, and beyond, to provide clean water, education assistance, medical care, and disaster relief.

    You may also know the Rotary Club of Salem through our recognition of outstanding citizens and students in our community, who typify the values and ethics espoused by Rotary International.  Club sponsored awards such as the Roy W. Henrickson Outstanding Citizen Award, The Service Above Self Vocational Award, The Jostens Trophy and Salem Education Foundation Scholarships help us identify individuals who exemplify the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”

    Salem Rotarians work hard every day by investing resources in community, vocational, and international service. Our commitment to Salem, Roanoke, and the surrounding areas has inspired us to raise more than $1 million for charity and community service programs throughout the Roanoke Valley, Southwest Virginia, and the world. However, most of our members will tell you it is the fellowship and lasting friendships that they cherish and find most rewarding.

    Our members include business leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, and government officials who make “Service Above Self” a part of their daily lives.  To find out more, peruse our website and follow us on Facebook.  We invite you to attend one of our meetings, which are held at noon on Thursdays at the Salem Civic Center. We are always looking for people who are interested in opening opportunities for others.

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    President-Elect Tom Bowers conducted today's meeting. Crowd sang "Happy Birthday" to Rotarian June Long. District 7570 Asst. Governor Tim Wilborne joined us. Dr. Seibert led us in a devotional. Dr/Rotarian Tom Fame shared mission stories from his new book on Haiti which he completed as a celebration of his journey of 25 years of serving the Haitian citizens selflessly. Three Rotarians in our club are mentioned in the book. ... See MoreSee Less

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    President-Elect Tom Bowers conducted todays meeting.  Crowd sang Happy Birthday to Rotarian June Long. District 7570 Asst. Governor Tim Wilborne joined us. Dr. Seibert led us in a devotional.  Dr/Rotarian Tom Fame shared mission stories from his new book on Haiti which he completed as a celebration of his journey of 25 years of serving the Haitian citizens selflessly.  Three Rotarians in our club are mentioned in the book.
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    Sorry I had to slip Out early

    Good job guys, so proud of you. Keep up the good work. 😊😊😊

    Dr/Rotarian Tom Fame presents Haiti Update on Thursday, April 15th at 12:20 pm. Over 20 plus years of projects and serving the Haitian citizens, improving health, education and economic viability.
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    Thank-you to everyone who helped with Salem Rotary’s 40th Clean Valley Day and WSLS Ch 10 for featuring us on the evening news. Lots of fun and fellowship in the Salem Rotary Park and along the river! Over 30 bags of trash collected from 2 miles river bank/greenway cleaned. We missed you, Tom Bowers! Hope you feel better soon! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Thank-you to everyone who helped with Salem Rotary’s 40th Clean Valley Day and WSLS Ch 10 for featuring us on the evening news. Lots of fun and fellowship in the Salem Rotary Park and along the river!  Over 30 bags of trash collected from 2 miles river bank/greenway cleaned. We missed you, Tom Bowers! Hope you feel better soon!
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    Under leadership of Rotarian Danny Hall, assisted by Max Darnell, over 40 Rotarians, Salem HS Interact students, and volunteers, collected litter for Clean Valley Day. We missed President Elect Tom Bowers & hope he can feel the healing LOVE from these pictures! Rotarian Jane Johnson spoiled us with donuts and coffee. Rotarian April Staton brought her big Kuboto & trailer to collect up the trash. Rotarian Matt Pollard graciously assisted her with the big job! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Under leadership of Rotarian Danny Hall, assisted by Max Darnell, over 40 Rotarians, Salem HS Interact students, and volunteers, collected litter for Clean Valley Day.  We missed President Elect Tom Bowers &  hope he can feel the healing LOVE from these pictures! Rotarian Jane Johnson spoiled us with donuts and coffee. Rotarian April Staton brought her big Kuboto & trailer to collect up the trash. Rotarian Matt Pollard graciously assisted her with the big job!
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    The Club that does!

    Salem Proud...

    Join us tomorrow at Salem Rotary Park 4/10 before 9 am for the Clean Valley Day! Service Before Self! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Join us tomorrow at Salem Rotary Park 4/10 before 9 am for the Clean Valley Day!  Service Before Self!
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    President Elect Tom Bowers conducted today's meeting. Aaron Garber led us in the devotional. Rotarian Brandon Ayers presented Part Two of our journey through Israel, Syria, the Sea of Galilee, Garden Gethsemane, and Tomb of Jesus. He shared more stories of selfless Israelis and how they laid their lives down; one Israeli developing an emergency response app. President Jeff Howard was congratulated for becoming a District 7570 Assistant Governor by the Club. Rotarian Joe Ferguson was elated over the news! ... See MoreSee Less

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    President Elect Tom Bowers conducted todays meeting. Aaron Garber led us in the devotional. Rotarian Brandon Ayers presented Part Two of our journey through Israel, Syria, the Sea of Galilee,  Garden Gethsemane, and Tomb of Jesus.  He shared more stories of selfless Israelis and how they laid their lives down; one Israeli developing an emergency response app.  President Jeff Howard was congratulated for becoming a District 7570 Assistant Governor by the Club. Rotarian Joe Ferguson was elated over the news!
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    Oh, I'm Alan now? 😃

    Today was an amazing continuation of Brandon’s story! Thank you Brandon Ayers for sharing your story!

    Good job guys!!

    Save the Date of Sept 11th for Olde Salem Days! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Rotarian Brandon Ayers (newer Member) spoke about his experiences in Israel. He actually visited the Knesset and attended a luncheon and was seated next to the number 2 man representing Hezbollah. He recounted his trip to one of the Israeli settlements and related how they are subject to daily bombings, etc.
    This Thursday April 8th @ 12:20 pm, he will continue his impressions of the Israeli/Palestinian situation.
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    Rotarian Brandon Ayers (newer Member) spoke about his experiences in Israel. He actually visited the Knesset and attended a luncheon and was seated next to the number 2 man representing Hezbollah. He recounted his trip to one of the Israeli settlements and related how they are subject to daily bombings, etc.
This Thursday  April 8th @ 12:20 pm, he will continue his impressions of the Israeli/Palestinian situation.
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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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