January 29th – Magic of Rotary Large Grant Recipients 2024-2025 $50,000 will be granted to four deserving non-profits at our “Magic of Rotary” event on February 8th! Get a sneak peek at our January 29th meeting where you’ll meet some of the passionate leaders: -Laura Crofoot from Helping Hands Resources (providing essential resources), -Hailey Hulsey […]

January 22nd – Jeannine Murrell, District Governor 2024-2025 District Governor Jeannine Murrell moved from Sacramento, California to Oregon in 1989 and settled in Forest Grove in 2002. She served in the US Navy with one tour overseas. Her insurance agency in Cornelius served the community from 1992-2024. Jeannine completed her college degree at Marylhurst University […]

January 15th – Northwest Hub, Kirk Seyfert, Executive Director Experience the Good Works Magic of Rotary as we get ready for our February 8th, Magic of Rotary Event at the Salem Convention Center for an inspiring evening showcasing the incredible impact of our Downtown Salem Rotary’s large grant projects. This Wednesday we will share all the […]

January 8th – Salem for Refugees, Trivina Kassis, Community Partnership Coordinator This week join us for an informative session about Salem for Refugees. Trivina Kassis will share their mission, vision, and services, and we’ll earn about the refugee resettlement process and explore meaningful ways to get involved.  Trivina is the Community Partnership Coordinator at Salem for […]

December 18th – Annual Club Meeting, Gold Star Report, and Holiday Lunch This week our club will hold its meeting in the Grant Room on the 2nd floor in the Broadway Commons building. Lunch will be on the house (paid for by your dues!). We are so excited to host the Salvation Army Band.  This is an important meeting required […]

December 11th – Schirle Middle School Choir Performance On December 11 the Rotary Program will feature the Schirle Elementary School Choir Directed by their teacher – Kenda Peterson. Kenda is a master General Music Teacher and also an excellent pianist. They will present a holiday concert for our Rotary Club.  The 45 member Schirle choir of 4th and 5th grade students, […]

November 20th – Covanta now Reworld Marion, Facility Manager Steve Nipp Steve Nipp was born in Seaside, Oregon and earned his bachelor’s in information technology in Oregon as well. He has spent 20 years in industrial maintenance at paper mills, power plants, refineries, and municipalities and is currently the facility manager at Reworld Marion in Brooks. […]