April 25 – Willamette Heritage Center Program – Hallie Ford Museum of Art Update The Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University opened its doors in the fall of 1998, and over the past 20 years, has emerged as one of the best small college museums of art in the country. Director John Olbrantz […]

April 18 – Salem Convention Center Program – District Conference Update Renee Campbell shares opportunities for district service, including becoming District Governor, and some of her experiences and responsibilities, including the upcoming District Conference hosted by our club next month. Read more about Renee’s journey in Rotary. Program Chair: Tammy Dennee Message from President Bruce Hiya, […]

April 11 – Salem Convention Center Program – Salem-Keizer School Bond We will hear from Superintendent Christy Perry about the bond for the Salem-Keizer School District. Program Chair: Chuck Swank Message from President Bruce Howdy, howdy, Rotarians! Are you following our Rotary Club on Social Media? Well, if you’re not I invite you to do […]

April 4 – Salem Convention Center Program – Opioid Crisis: National Perspective, Cong. Walden The opioid crisis continues to garner headlines, both locally and across the country. As a follow up to the club’s February 21 opioid program, Oregon Congressman Greg Walden will offer a national perspective on the issue. A fellow District 5100 Rotarian, […]

March 28 – Salem Convention Center Program – State of the City Address This week we will hear the annual State of the City address by Salem’s Mayor, Chuck Bennett Message from President Bruce Howdy, Salem Rotarians! Fellowship. Greets, Salem Rotarians! Rotary provides outstanding leadership training we can take and apply to so many aspects […]

March 21 – Salem Convention Center Program – 2018 Outlook and Trends in Downtown Salem Commercial Real Estate Retail businesses and commercial real estate in Downtown Salem and other parts of our community have seen significant changes lately. Where retail is and where it’s going is a moving target – case in point: the recently-announced […]

March 14 – Salem Convention Center Program – McKay High School Jazz Band The McKay Jazz Band will be performing for the Rotary program on March 14. The Jazz Band is directed by their teacher – J.J. Meyer and is recognized as one of the best Jazz Bands in Oregon.  This is a program that all the Rotarians […]

March 7 – Salem Convention Center Program – Salem for Refugees Doug and Anya Holcomb, co-directors of Salem for Refugees, will give an overview of the global refugee crisis, refugee resettlement in Salem, and current efforts by the Salem community to welcome refugees and empower them to thrive in our city. They will share the […]