Betsy Richards first comments were to confess that she was a “dog show addict now.” Betsy spoke to the Club about her start in the dog world and offered insights into professional breeding and dog show competitions. The members enjoyed …
Today we were favored with a distinguished speaker, Michael Friedlander, PhD. Dr. Friedlander is Founding Executive Director, Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI); Associate Provost for Health Sciences, Virginia Tech; Senior Dean for Research, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine; …
Delegate Greg Habeeb’s opening remarks recognized the previous holders of his seat in the State Legislature, Judge Agee and Morgan Griffith. He stated it was his honor to now be recognized as the “Gentleman from Salem”. Delegate Habeeb represents the …
The Salem Fair nudged our regular Club and Board of Director’s meetings from the Salem Civic Center to the South Salem Elementary School. Club member Dr. Alan Seibert, Superintendent of the City of Salem Schools, was good enough to make …
“Burn Me Once, Shame on You…Burn me Twice, Shame on Me” Our own Michele Meinhart, FNP-C, CEO Elderderm, LLC reminded us to be mindful of the damage ultraviolet light from the sun can inflict on our skin. The negative results …
At this meeting each year the Club President passes the baton to the incoming Club President. Today 2014-15 Club President Bertram Spetzler, MD stood from his wheelchair to deliver his address to the Club as a sign of respect to …
Our Club cannot be a sum greater than its part without the leadership shown year after year by those who accept the responsibility to be our Club President. Today Samuel R. Carter III continued this tradition and humbly thanked all …
Mr. Bill T. Arnold’s acquaintance with O. Winston Link afforded him insights into the photographer’s renowned work. His friendship spanned Link’s years in the region photographing Norfolk & Western Railway’s steam locomotives. In 1955 Mr. Link began what became a …
This is a new program approved by the Rotary International Board of Directors to honor members who strengthen Rotary’s membership. All sponsors of members admitted to Rotary after July 1, 2013 are eligible to receive a specially designed membership pin …
The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships to promote international understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world ended in 2013. Our speaker today Alexandra Bowles was a 2013 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to Cape Town, South Africa. As of 2013-14, The …
