Rotary International’s theme for October is “Economic and Commercial Development.” There are many examples of how Rotarians worldwide become involved. One project I read about is a microloan program in Honduras. The rural villages in the western highlands of Honduras are home to some of the poorest indigenous people in the country. This is where […]
Help Us Do Something Amazing
Did you know that Rotary is this close to ending polio? World wide. On October 23rd, Rotary International will host our third annual World Polio Day event. You can tune into a live stream from New York City to catch the inspiration yourself. Guests will include Polio Eradication Initiative partners, celebrity ambassadors, polio survivors and […]
Mark Your Calendar!
Don’t forget, Friday night is the Cherry Town Hoe Down at Salem Riverfront Park! Meet us at the Rotary Pavilion (near the Carousel) around 4pm. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Come get to know your Salem Downtown Rotary club better with BBQ, beer/wine, historic tours of downtown. Country band Showdown will […]
Weekly Newsletter | September 29, 2015
We conclude Salem Rotary Foundation month with a fun and relaxed social event on Friday, October 2, 2015. Please come, bring guests and family, and help us celebrate SRF. Details can be found in this week’s E Blast as a link to the flyer. At last week’s meeting, we heard from a number of local […]
Update from HOME Youth & Resource Center
Earlier year, our club chose HOME Youth & Resource Center to support with our major GoodWorks Grant. At our Pay it Forward charity auction, Rotarians and supporters gathered together to raise money and support this worthy cause. We partnered up to support many ongoing needs, and a few innovated, new ones – including “Rotary Rides.” This […]
You're invited to the Cherry Town Hoe Down!
Cherry Town Hoe Down! Friday, October 2nd at 4pm Rotary Pavilion at Riverfront Park Join us for our annual celebration of the Salem Rotary Foundation at this year’s Cherry Town Hoe Down! Friday, October 2nd at 4pm. We’re meeting up at the Rotary Pavilion at Riverfront Park. There will be historic tours of downtown, […]
Weekly Newsletter | September 15, 2015
During the initial goal-setting phase of our Rotary year, your Board members sit down together and plan how much our Club’s charitable giving will be for the year. Do you know how much we’re aiming for? Eighty thousand. That’ right. An 8 with four zeros behind it. The list of charitable initiatives includes everything from […]
Weekly Newsletter | September 8, 2015
We set aside each September to promote and celebrate your Salem Rotary Foundation (SRF), the Charitable Heart of Salem Rotary. This nonprofit entity is made up of the same members as our Club – which is all of you. It sole purpose is to support the charitable good work that our Club does in […]
