May 30 – Salem Convention Center
Program – Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation
Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom’s mission is to help students grow in their knowledge of agriculture, the environment and natural resources, and work to bridge the rural-urban divide of our state. Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom works with K-12 educators in all types of educational settings across the state providing resources and facilitating programs with the goal to help our future citizens understand and appreciate Oregon agriculture. Executive Director Jessica Jansen will discuss the foundation, specific programs and the need for agriculture education in our state.
Program Chair: Tammy Dennee
Message from President Bruce
Best wishes, Salem Rotarians!
Monday, May 28, we commemorated Memorial Day. It is a solemn time of year for us to remember and reflect on the sacrifices of those men and women in the military who died in service to this nation. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it started as a time set aside to decorate the graves of the war dead from the Civil War. It evolved almost immediately into a nationwide celebration to honor America’s fallen warriors.
Some use this as a time to visit cemeteries and commemorate loved ones and family members who have left us. In my household, we tune to CSPAN to see the President place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and then watch the ceremony that follows in the adjacent amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetary. It is a stirring event as veterans of foreign wars and family members come together to honor those who gave all.
RI’s Theme this year is “Rotary: Making a Difference.” Each of us should seek to make a difference in the lives around us. And at this time of year, I’m very thankful for the men and women who died to preserve our freedom. They truly made a difference – for past, current, and future generations of Americans.
I’ll see you at Rotary!
Monday, May 28, we commemorated Memorial Day. It is a solemn time of year for us to remember and reflect on the sacrifices of those men and women in the military who died in service to this nation. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it started as a time set aside to decorate the graves of the war dead from the Civil War. It evolved almost immediately into a nationwide celebration to honor America’s fallen warriors.
Some use this as a time to visit cemeteries and commemorate loved ones and family members who have left us. In my household, we tune to CSPAN to see the President place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and then watch the ceremony that follows in the adjacent amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetary. It is a stirring event as veterans of foreign wars and family members come together to honor those who gave all.
RI’s Theme this year is “Rotary: Making a Difference.” Each of us should seek to make a difference in the lives around us. And at this time of year, I’m very thankful for the men and women who died to preserve our freedom. They truly made a difference – for past, current, and future generations of Americans.
I’ll see you at Rotary!
