November 9: Navigating Financial Advice | Finding Your Thought Partner The financial industry is infamous for its jargon, acronyms, and opaque fee structures. Hear from fellow Rotarian Brenna Baucum, CFP, as she discusses the evolution of the client/advisor relationship, the rise of financial anxiety and stress in the wake of 2008 and COVID-19, and provides some […]

November 2: Opening of the Withnell Family YMCA     Tim Sinatra, CEO of the Withnell Family YMCA, will give us a private tour of the brand new facility.   Program Chair: Bruce Anderson   Meeting Location: Withnell Family YMCA   President’s Message Rotarians,   FIELD TRIP!!!!!!!! This week we are meeting at the brand-new Withnell […]

October 26: Willamette University Update Dr. Stephen Thorsett, the 25th president of Willamette University, is an internationally recognized astrophysicist with over 20 years of experience as a scholar, teacher, and academic leader. Dr Thorsettt will provide an update on the university’s programs and activities.   Program Chair: Orn Bodvarsson   Meeting Location: Willamette Heritage Center Spinning […]

October 19: Update from the Mayor Mayor Bennett is this week’s program speaker and he will look back on his many years of civic involvement. As a former legislator, city councilor and currently in his role as Salem’s wonderful mayor, I’m sure our fellow Rotarian and our mayor will provide one of our year’s most […]

October 5: The Oregon Symphony – Moving Music Forward Scott Showalter, President and CEO of the Oregon Symphony, will share his experience running one of the largest arts organizations in the Pacific Northwest. Showalter has achieved record ticket sales, expanded the classical series, and invested in creative programming during his seven-year tenure.   Program Chair: […]

September 28: Salem Rotary Foundation – The Heart of Salem Rotary’s Giving Engine   Join us Wednesday as we finish our month of focus on your foundation’s efforts to change lives in our community. We’ll hear from recipients of our literacy and small grants and how our efforts help them achieve their goals. We’ll recognize and […]

September 21: Pendleton Woolen Mills – A Behind the Scenes Look Kathy Monaghan, Director of Brand Marketing for Pendleton Woolen Mills, will share a brief history and overview of Pendleton Woolen Mills, and its connection to the American Wool Industry here in Oregon and Washington. Learn more about the roots and traditions of this 159 year […]

September 14: Oregon State Capitol Seismic Upgrade Update   The Oregon State Capitol has been undergoing several major upgrades, known as CAMS (Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety) since it was approved by the 2016 Oregon Legislature. While the current phase of the project wraps up soon, they have launched into CAMS III. The new phase […]