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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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    Special thanks to Coat & Accessories Drive Event Chair Danny Hall, Club Members, Salem Kiwanis and Roanoke College Rotaract students and Salem HS Interact students for leading another successful drive for Mrs. Dorsey's Clothes Closet. We would like to thank everyone who came by the Salem Civic Center on January 21st to collect and drop items for this worthy cause. The Club also thanks all the media groups who helped us get the story out! Results: 511 coats, 122 hats, 12 ear muffs, 59 scarves, 41 gloves, 109 children's coats, 371 adult coats, 12 sweaters, 7 pants, 1 pair shoes, & 2 socks, $165 cash donations. Thank you for extending your hands and hearts! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Special thanks to Coat & Accessories Drive Event Chair Danny Hall, Club Members, Salem Kiwanis and Roanoke College Rotaract students and Salem HS Interact students for leading another successful drive for Mrs. Dorseys Clothes Closet.  We would like to thank everyone who came by the Salem Civic Center on January 21st to collect and drop items for this worthy cause.  The Club also thanks all the media groups who helped us get the story out!  Results:  511 coats, 122 hats, 12 ear muffs, 59 scarves, 41 gloves, 109 childrens coats, 371 adult coats, 12 sweaters, 7 pants, 1 pair shoes, & 2 socks, $165 cash donations. Thank you for extending your hands and hearts!
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    Blessings to Salem Rotarians for supporting Mrs. Dorsey’s Clothes Closet. Your donation of winter clothing will help warm members of our community

    Great job by all!

    Wonderful!

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    “Forecasting the Future of Roanoke’s Drinking Water” presented by Cayelan Carey, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech
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    Very neat to learn more! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

    Great information!

    Such a great presentation! Excited to see how this can scale out past even the SWVA region and benefit so many more!

    www.wfxrtv.com/living-local/annual-community-coat-drive-hosted-by-the-rotary-club-of-salem/

    Thank you WFXR-Kianna Price! We hope to see everyone at the Coat and Accessories Drive-Thru Drop Off between 11-1 pm TODAY at the Salem Civic Center! Thank you for your support!
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    Annual community coat drive hosted by the Rotary Club of Salem

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    Great coverage President Jeff!

    Great job President Jeff on disseminating info on this worthy project for those in need in our community!

    www.wsls.com/topic/Coat_Drive/
    Thank-you WSLS Lindsey Kennett
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    Coat Drive

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    www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/roanoke-valley-news/service-organizations-in-salem-team-to-collect...

    Thank you WFXR TV!
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    Service organizations in Salem team to collect winter accessories for the region’s needy population

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    We are blessed to have such a caring and passionate community...thanks on behalf of Mrs. Dorsey’s Clothes Closet!

    Thank you Jane for filling your trunk up with coats and accessories!

    www.wdbj7.com/2021/01/18/salem-organizations-to-host-coat-drive-this-thursday/

    Thank you WDBJ7-Lindsay Cayne!
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    Thank you Jane! Absolutely fabulous interview!!!

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    Our Rotary Club of Salem is partnering with our Interact and Rotaract Club as well as the Salem Kiwanis Club from 11am until 1pm on Thursday, January 21st to collect new or gently worn coats, gloves, hats and scarves to donate to Mrs. Dorsey’s Clothes Closet. We will pick them up as you drive past the side entrance of the Salem Civic Center. The Closet is requesting children’s sizes in particular along with heavy duty coat hangers. We ask that all used coats be in good repair and clean and coats be on hangers. Donations are also welcome.
    Note: "Don’t have little ones? There are still plenty available around the valley to purchase! These were found at Walmart and BJ’s for just $15 each. Thanks to my generous friends group, I was able to fill up my car on Monday." Rotarian Jane Johnson
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    Our Rotary Club of Salem is partnering with our Interact and Rotaract Club as well as the Salem Kiwanis Club from 11am until 1pm on Thursday, January 21st to collect new or gently worn coats, gloves, hats and scarves to donate to Mrs. Dorsey’s Clothes Closet.  We will pick them up as you drive past the side entrance of the Salem Civic Center.  The Closet is requesting children’s sizes in particular along with heavy duty coat hangers. We ask that all used coats be in good repair and clean and coats be on hangers.  Donations are also welcome.
Note:  Don’t have little ones? There are still plenty available around the valley to purchase!  These were found at Walmart and BJ’s for just $15 each. Thanks to my generous friends group, I was able to fill up my car on Monday.  Rotarian Jane Johnson
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    Here are the $15 coats we were able to find in sizes 4-5 through 14-16...we hope to see you next week!

    So proud to be a part of this group and this project! Please come out and donate your gently worn coats for a great cause!!

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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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