September 3rd – Craig Smith – Union Gospel Mission Craig Smith became the new Executive Director of the Union Gospel Mission, May 1, when Dan Clem retired. Craig’s brings extensive business, nonprofit, and ministry experience and leadership to the position. He and his wife Susan launched New Beginnings Baby Boutique, helping moms and their children in need […]

August 27th – Andrea Castenada, Superintendent. – Salem-Keizer SD #24J The Superintendent’s job is a very difficult one: The Salem Keizer School District is experiencing both successful and challenging times. Some of those challenges include financial funding issues, serving the changing demographic population, the reduction of actual Instructional contact time between teachers and students, disciplinary concerns and the increasing […]

August 20th – Dave Gerboth, Salem’s Fire Chief The Salem Fire Department: 167 Years of Dedicated Service, Continuously Evolving to Meet Community Needs The Salem Fire Department is a comprehensive, all-hazards emergency response organization that evolves and adapts to community service challenges and needs. The presentation will discuss the services that the Salem Fire Department […]

August 13th – Ann and Tony Syrett – Life in the Foreign Service Ann and Tony Syrett bring remarkable global experience to our community. Tony served as a US diplomat and consular officer for 30 years across Sub-Saharan and North Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and Washington, DC, including three years as U.S. Consul General in Egypt. […]

August 6th – Marion County Commissioner – Danielle Bethel Commissioner Bethell serves as Marion County Commissioner (elected 2020) and current President of the Association of Oregon Counties. She co-owns Bethell Plumbing and previously served as Executive Director of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce and on the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board. She holds key leadership roles as Chair of […]

July 30th – Rotary International Project (Ghana) – Marilyn Schuster YWF started in 2000 with a highly motivated group of 150 women living near the village of Yakote (yaa-KO-tee) in the Nabdam District of northern Ghana. Inspired by these women, a U.S. charitable organization was formed in 2006 with board members Marilyn and Lou Schuster, Lisa Revell, David Stone, and […]

July 23th – Dan Rayfield – Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, Oregon’s Attorney General, is focused on strengthening community safety, protecting seniors and working families, and upholding Oregon’s values and the rule of law. AG Rayfield will update us on the latest work his office is doing to protect Oregon priorities across our state. Program Chair – […]