In July, we told you (as did the Statesman Journal) about our partnership with Rotary clubs in Hinche, Haiti to provide clean drinking water. With help from Rotary International’s global grants, and the support of other Rotary clubs across our district, we were able to raise over $30,000 to provide safe drinking water for over 15,000 […]
Weekly Newsletter | October 27, 2015
Rotary made history with the “End Polio Now” Livestream broadcast from New York City last Friday. It featured appearances by Rotary Special Ambassadors such as actress Archie Panjabi (from TV’s “The Good Wife”), singer Angelique Kidjo and other celebrities. Its purpose was to bring worldwide attention to the ongoing effort to end polio, a joint […]
New Member Feature: Dale Penn II
Our members have a broad range of personal and professional experiences; that’s what makes Rotary and our club so terrific. We were happy to welcome this week Dale Penn II as one of our newest members. Learn more about this newlywed via his introduction, which was read by his sponsor Allan Pollock at Wednesday’s meeting: “Dale […]
New Member Feature: Nekole Baurer
We know how fortunate we are to welcome new members into our club; it’s an honor we never take for granted. Get to know one of our newest members, Nekole. The following is her introduction, as read by Sam Carroll: “I would like to introduce Nekole Baurer, our Community Health Director at the YMCA. If […]
Weekly Newsletter | October 20, 2015
It’s time for action! Our Club members are gearing up for the biggest event of our Rotary year, and they need your help. Volunteers are needed to serve on the teams that are tasked with creating a very successful event. Our major fundraiser will take place February 13, 2016 at the Salem Convention Center. Christian […]
Mark Your Calendar: Drop In!
Rotary Drop In Social | 430pm, Thursday, October 15 at Union Barrell Join us Thursday night and get to know your Rotary Club of Salem members. This is a great opportunity for prospective members who want to learn more. Come by Union Barrell at 430pm to chat and snack, then head over to the Historic Elsinore […]
Weekly Newsletter | October 13, 2015
What is Rotaract? Rotaract is a Rotary Club structure designed for young adults ages 18-30. Every Rotaract Club is a separate entity, just like Rotary Club of Salem, but each has a sponsoring Club. For example, our Club sponsors the Willamette Rotaract Club whose current President is Stephanie Bednarz. Why is it important for us […]
A Taste of America
We’re having fun showing Nishka around our beautiful state. She’s our inbound exchange student from India. As an exchange student, Nishka is attending high school in the Salem area, and learning lot about the differences between cultures. Last Friday, she experienced her first homecoming dance!
