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    2023 Rotary District 7570 Conference

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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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Way to go, Bob!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Way to go, Bob!!!
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Last week we had women's basketball head coaches from Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) to speak about upcoming season.

Join us tomorrow at Salem Civic Center for lunch to hear from the men's basketball head coaches for Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC).

Randolph-Macon College
Randolph College
Washington and Lee University
Roanoke College
Bridgewater College
Shenandoah University
University of Lynchburg
Guilford College
Ferrum College
Eastern Mennonite University Athletics
Hollins University
Averett University
Virginia Wesleyan University
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Last week we had womens basketball head coaches from Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) to speak about upcoming season.

Join us tomorrow at Salem Civic Center for lunch to hear from the mens basketball head coaches for Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC).

Randolph-Macon College
Randolph College
Washington and Lee University
Roanoke College
Bridgewater College
Shenandoah University
University of Lynchburg
Guilford College
Ferrum College
Eastern Mennonite University Athletics
Hollins University
Averett University
Virginia Wesleyan University
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😘 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to my 65th Birthday Fundraiser to help end polio! Keeping this party going until October 20th! Rotary Cheers - Jane Johnson ... See MoreSee Less

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Help Rotary End Polio in Honor of My Birthday!

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Our speaker last week, October 6th, we had Ben Cline, U.S. representative for Virginia's 6th congressional district. ... See MoreSee Less

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Our speaker last week, October 6th, we had Ben Cline, U.S. representative for Virginias 6th congressional district.
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9/29/22 - Speakers - Rotarians Carl Hart, Curtis Hicks and Jim Wallace ... See MoreSee Less

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9/29/22 - Speakers - Rotarians Carl Hart, Curtis Hicks and Jim Wallace
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“TechGirls and Cyber Security” Josephine Eaton, student at Salem High School ... See MoreSee Less

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“TechGirls and Cyber Security” Josephine Eaton, student at Salem High School
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Make plans to come out next Wednesday! ... See MoreSee Less

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Make plans to come out next Wednesday!
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9/15/22 John Crews, pro angler and owner of Missile Baits ... See MoreSee Less

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9/15/22 John Crews, pro angler and owner of Missile Baits
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Thank you all for having me

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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