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President’s Message

Thomas E. Bowers
Club President

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Salem, Virginia, where we SERVE TO CHANGE LIVES. Since our initial charter in 1949, our club of committed men and women has been providing service and outreach to the communities of Salem and Roanoke, as well as providing impact on the national and international level.  We strive to practice the Rotary International motto, SERVICE ABOVE SELF, while improving the lives of others and also enjoying the fun and fellowship of our Rotarian friends.

SO WHY ARE YOU NOT A MEMBER OF OUR CLUB?  We sponsor Olde Salem Days, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament, and the Star BBQ – our main fundraisers.  But we are committed to much more than that, as we help 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 Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil, Haiti, Eastern Europe, and beyond, to provide clean water, education assistance, medical care, and disaster relief.  This year, despite being in a pandemic, our club in conjunction with the Glenvar Rotary club, raised over $11,500 through a matching grant, allowing us to partner with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization to build 33 bunk beds for children in need, supporting the Sleep in Heavenly Peace motto that “no kid sleeps on the floor in my town.”

The Rotary Club of Salem also recognizes 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 the Salem Education Foundation Scholarships and the Rotary-sponsored Paul Harris Fellow recognition 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 projects.  Our commitment to Salem, Roanoke, and the surrounding areas has inspired us to raise more than $1 million for charity and community 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 learn 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.

Our membership builds fellowship and from that fellowship we “Serve To Change Lives” by living our motto of “Service Above Self.”  If you are interested in us, we are interested in you.  If you are willing to follow the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” and enjoy the fun and fellowship that our members experience while helping others, then let me ask again: SO WHY ARE YOU NOT A MEMBER OF OUR CLUB?

I would be honored to talk to you about Rotary and the Rotary Club of Salem.  Contact Us.

 

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Please join us for our weekly meeting: Thursday, May 26th at noon at the Salem Civic Center. Topic will be: Classification Talks. ... See MoreSee Less

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Rotarian Zach Agee introduced our speaker Mike Gardener from Woods Rogers. He spoke on: "Legal Marijuana and the Workplace" and gave us an overview what is legal and illegal. He recommended employers consider updating their policies and procedures. ... See MoreSee Less

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Rotarian Zach Agee introduced our speaker Mike Gardener from Woods Rogers. He spoke on: Legal Marijuana and the Workplace and gave us an overview what is legal and illegal.  He recommended employers consider updating their policies and procedures.
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Membership Chair Ray Byrd inducted new member Raven Day of Richfield and Rotarian Scotti Hartman shared remarks on her background. Congratulations Ravan and we all wish you a warm welcome to the Salem Rotary Club family! ... See MoreSee Less

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Membership Chair Ray Byrd inducted new member Raven Day of Richfield and Rotarian Scotti Hartman shared remarks on her background.  Congratulations Ravan and we all wish you a warm welcome to the Salem Rotary Club family!
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Join us on Thursday, May 19th at noon at Salem Civic Center. This week's programs is: "Legal Marijuana and the Workplace" with Mike Gardner, Principal, Woods Rogers ... See MoreSee Less

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President and CEO of Carilion Clinic Nancy Agee was our speaker today. She was introduced by Carilion Board Member/Rotarian Garry Norris. Nancy gave us an overview of the visionary projects that have been developed. The future Cancer Center and Carilion Children's Pediatric Medicine at the Tanglewood Center will help many people in need in our community. Nancy was joined by her husband Rotarian Steve Agee and other community friends! ... See MoreSee Less

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President and CEO of Carilion Clinic Nancy Agee was our speaker today. She was introduced by Carilion Board Member/Rotarian Garry Norris. Nancy gave us an overview of the visionary projects that have been developed. The future Cancer Center and Carilion Childrens Pediatric Medicine at the Tanglewood Center will help many people in need in our community. Nancy was joined by her husband Rotarian Steve Agee and other community friends!
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Today Rotarian Joe Ferguson and President Tom Bowers honored Garry and Luzinete Norris as major donors of the Rotary Foundation. He received a crystal and a pin for his generosity and selfless humble service. Congratulations Garry from the Rotary Club of Salem family! ... See MoreSee Less

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Today Rotarian Joe Ferguson and President Tom Bowers honored Garry and Luzinete Norris as major donors of the Rotary Foundation. He received a crystal and a pin for his generosity and selfless humble service.  Congratulations Garry from the Rotary Club of Salem family!
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Congratulations Garry! Thank you for continued support of Rotary!

Join us on Thursday, May 12th at noon at the Salem Civic Center. Our speaker will be Nancy Agee, President/CEO of Carilion Clinic and the topic will be: Carilion Cancer Center. ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us on Thursday, May 12th at noon at the Salem Civic Center. Our speaker will be Nancy Agee, President/CEO of Carilion Clinic and the topic will be:  Carilion Cancer Center.
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We heard from Rotarian Member Jon Morris, President & CEO of HopeTree Family Services. It was good to hear the history and the future plans for HopeTree! Thanks for sharing and being apart of community. ... See MoreSee Less

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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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