Our program was presented by Dr. Philip S. Prince , who teaches geology at VA Tech. His topic the “Geological History of Blue Ridge Mountains Around Salem”, focused on the interesting origins of the topography that sets the natural “sklyine” …
Months of effort came to an end shortly after 7pm. The art and craft vendors had all packed up and were driving home, cleanup crews and the street sweeper had canvased the streets, and the barricades had all been removed. …
Nancy Stafford proved to be a charming and very interesting speaker. She shared with us how her upbringing and faith supported her on the path she chose after being named Miss Florida and graduating from the University of Florida with …
No Rotary Club speaker has greater knowledge of their subject matter than our own Dan Wooldridge discussing football refereeing. Today Dan gave us his annual review of rules changes and how they might impact this Fall’s NCAA football season. NCAA …
We are deeply saddened by the passing to long time member Joseph Campbell Thomas, 91, of Salem, who passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 …
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith represents Virginia’s 9th District comprising the City of Salem down through all of southwest Virginia. Congressman Griffith spoke briefly about a topic of particular interest to him as a member of the House Energy and Commerce …
Kids Watch as Water Project Takes Shape In 1997,Tom Fame visited Haiti for the first time. But after serving on several medical missions, Fame, an allergist, became frustrated. “They didn’t ever change anything,” he says. A member of the Rotary …
Fellow Rotarian Lt. Col. Pat Green, U.S. Army Retired, spoke to us about Southwest Virginia’s first veteran’s cemetery dedicated in May of 2011. Pat Green was “one of the driving forces behind the cemetery” (Roanoke Times) and enlisted the aid …
New Member Inductions: From left to right – Charlie Thompson sponsored by Mark Johnson; Skip Lautenschlager sponsored David Griffith; Lew Bishop (representing sponsor Lenora Downing) and new member Ron Bradbury. Our fearless leader President Sam is overseeing the ceremony and …
Our thanks to Barney Horrell for providing photos and reporting on the Rotary Club of Salem hosting its 3rd Annual Candle Light Vigil at the Salem Veterans Administration shopparajumpers.se Medical Center in support of Veterans and families affected by Post …
