Today we had a full program agenda. We were brought up to date on Rotary Foundation news by Past District Governor Ron Ferrill (a recipient of Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award) our District Foundation Chair. Our long-time Rotarians are …
Our annual Winter Coat Drive was held in January 2016. Members brought new or gently used clean coats to the meeting on Jan. 21 to be distributed through the Salem Clothes Closet. Thanks to your generous support 85 coats, 45 …
LEAP Presentation to Salem Rotary Club, September 3, 2015 By Richard Kennedy, PhD; CIA Economic Analyst, 1972-2003 Richard Kennedy, PhD presented to The Rotary Club of Salem a program outlining the virtues of the legalization of marijuana. Dr. Kennedy outlined …
It’s the time of year when we get “coached up” on the latest NCAA rule changes and an update on what to expect from our Salem Spartans football team. Club member Dan Wooldridge recently described as “Commissioner, Referee, Sports Ambassador” …
Today our program was one of two we shall have on the legalization of marijuana. Today we heard from those against and we shall hear those for at our meeting on September 3rd. Present today were Kathy Graham Sullivan, Director …
The Rotary Club of Salem last year provided a grant to the Salem Fresh Idea Garden and has provided volunteers to tend and harvest. The Salem Food Pantry has reaped the benefit with same-day delivery and distribution to clients of …
Due to events at the Salem Civic Center we met “off-campus” at the G.W. Carver Elementary School. Diane Washenberger, Director of Instruction, for City of Salem Schools and past Principal at G.W. Carver along with Mike Stevens, Director of Communications, …
2015 Rotary Intenational Convention Summary Report São Paulo, Brazil, June 6-9 While the convention had many takeaways, there are three that stood out consistently: Focus on membership growth worldwide Project engagement Enhanced leadership at the local level President Gary Huang …
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The Rotary Club of Salem and the Salem Spartans team up to beat polio As many of our fellow District 7570 Rotarians already know, the Rotary Club of Salem raised $51,000 over the last year for Rotary International’s Polio Eradication …
Today the Rotary Club of Salem marked the 65th year of Club Presidents transitioning from one term to another. Dr. Bertram Spetzler (L) became Past Club President and Tommy Barber (R) began his term as our Club President. Each year …
