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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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    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!!

    Director of Athletics Scott Allison of Roanoke College introduced today's speaker Scott Thacker. He was named head swimming coach of men's and women's swimming at Roanoke College in November 2016. He is a 17 year veteran of competitive swimming. Thacker's coaching career began shortly after his participation in the US Olympic Team Trials in July of 2012. Rotarian Bob Rodante reminisced about how he and his wife both swam on the Roanoke College teams. Thacker is honored to be advocating for student swimming athletes especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. All Rotarians were encouraged to donate to the upcoming coat drive. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Director of Athletics Scott Allison of Roanoke College introduced todays speaker Scott Thacker.  He was named head swimming coach of mens and womens swimming at Roanoke College in November 2016.  He is a 17 year veteran of competitive swimming. Thackers coaching career began shortly after his participation in the US Olympic Team Trials in July of 2012.  Rotarian Bob Rodante reminisced about how he and his wife both swam on the Roanoke College teams. Thacker is honored to be advocating for student swimming athletes especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.  All Rotarians were encouraged to donate to the upcoming coat drive.
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    The Rotary Club of Salem Winter Coat
    Drive-Through, Thursday, January 21st, 11-1 pm, Salem Civic Center. The Club will collect gently worn winter coats (children's sizes and X(XX)-Large Adult Sizes needed and other winter outerwear (gloves, hats, scarves). All items shall be in good repair, clean, and coats on a hanger. Items to be delivered to Salem Community (Mrs. Dorsey's Clothes Closet). Donations welcomed.
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    The Rotary Club of Salem Winter Coat 
Drive-Through, Thursday, January 21st, 11-1 pm, Salem Civic Center. The Club will collect gently worn winter coats (childrens sizes and X(XX)-Large Adult Sizes needed and other winter outerwear (gloves, hats, scarves). All items shall be in good repair, clean, and coats on a hanger.  Items to be delivered to Salem Community (Mrs. Dorseys Clothes Closet). Donations welcomed.
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    On 1-7-21 Rotarians provided updates and FYI’s for 2021 - Tom Bowers, Matt Pollard (not pictured), Jim Wallace, John Shaner and Bob Rotanz ... See MoreSee Less

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    On 1-7-21 Rotarians provided updates and FYI’s for 2021 - Tom Bowers, Matt Pollard (not pictured), Jim Wallace, John Shaner and Bob Rotanz
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    Way to go Tom Bowers!!

    On December 17th, in keeping with Virginia's pandemic restrictions, the Rotary Club of Salem held its weekly meeting via Zoom. Aaron Garber played for us two splendid medleys of Christmas songs--without looking at a single sheet of music!--and Todd Hester gave a brief talk about the hope of Christmas in a time of uncertainty. It was the club's last meeting of 2020.

    Merry Christmas to all, and a Happy New Year!!
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    Robert Hawkins, Director of the Near Southwest Hospital Alliance, was the Club’s speaker on Thursday, December 10th. The Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance exists for one simple reason: to support the healthcare infrastructure in 16 counties and 6 cities in SW Virginia with disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation resources. Providing comprehensive disaster resource management, delivering world-class training, education and exercises are some of their services. The agency coordinates incident responses and improves overall healthcare intelligence with real-time situational awareness before, during and after disaster. During Covid-19 they have coordinated the delivery of PPP (Personal Protective Devices) to area health care facilities and first responder agencies. They also create and host the annual drill for the Roanoke Regional Airport.

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    A very informative meeting.

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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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