September 11 – Willamette Heritage Center Program:  Regional Economy Update Curt Arthur, Managing Director of SVN Commercial Advisors in Salem, will provide a quick commercial real estate market update including news on the most relevant projects around Salem/Keizer and some forecasts for the next 1-2 years regarding the office, industrial, retail and apartment markets. Program Chair: […]

September 4 – Salem Convention Center Program: Congressman Schrader Discusses the 116th Congress The tumultuous times in our nation’s capital seem ongoing and a source of constant discussion. Our congressman Kurt Schrader will offer his perspective on the 116th Congress during his presentation to our club. Congressman Schrader’s visit is always informative and this year should […]

August 14 – Salem Convention Center Program: Salem Rotary Multi-Sport Riverfest Presentation The third annual Rotary Multi-Sport Riverfest is set for September 15. Event Co-Chairs Robert Chandler of the Rotary Club of South Salem and our own John Shirley will discuss what’s involved in producing a major, complex event that involves hundreds of athletes, multiple […]

August 7 – Rotary Pavilion, Salem Riverfront Park Program: Science Experiments for Kids and Grandkids Crystal Chatterton, a homeschooling mom of three and the author of Awesome Science Experiments for Kids.  After trading an academic career in chemistry to stay home with her kids, Crystal launched the Science Kiddo website to share her love of science with her children. She writes […]

July 31 – Salem Convention Center Program: The Facts & Science Behind Vaccines Dr. Fara Etzel, Rotary Club of Salem member, will share her perspective surrounding vaccines. Her talk will debunk the myths surrounding vaccines and share the science supporting this most important medical breakthrough in recent centuries.   Program Chair: Jessica Ickes Message from President Tammy Greetings Friends, I […]

June 24 – Salem Convention Center Program: Creating Friendships for Peace We look forward to hearing from some incredible high school students visiting from Cyprus, Israel and Palestine. They will share their personal experiences of what it is like to live in conflict-affected areas as well as their peace-seeking endeavors. Students will be seated at […]

June 17 – Salem Convention Center Program: OregonSaves State Retirement Program Speakers: Ted Stang, Ellen Weyant, Ken Sherman, Jr. Welcome to our 100th year! OregonSaves is the first in the nation state-based retirement savings program for people who do not have an option to save at work. OregonSaves was developed to help put more Oregonians on […]

June 10 – Salem Convention Center Program: Salem Rotary’s 100th Year in Review Speakers: Ted Stang, Ellen Weyant, Ken Sherman, Jr. Welcome to our 100th year! Rotary came to Salem in 1920 and has made significant contributions to the health, well-being, and quality of life in our community and beyond. We will hear from three of […]