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 […]

September 7: The Salem Rotary Amphitheater – From Spark to Park! Join us at the SALEM ROTARY AMPHITHEATER for our SEPTEMBER 7th meeting. Berry Nelson, Ken Van Osdol, and Dylan Chavez will walk us through the amphitheater process from conception, to design to construction. Our Amphitheater is something to be proud of, a true gem on the Willamette […]

August 31: Salem Community Investment Bond Proposal This week’s program features City Councilors Chris Hoy and Vanessa Nordyke presenting information on a proposed City of Salem Community Investment Bond which was referred to voters for the November 2022 General Election. If passed, the measure would fund a ten-year plan including street upgrades, sidewalk construction, and repair, […]

August 17: The El Camino Trail – a Hiking Aventure Rotarians Mark Wulf and Ron Kelemen will share pictures and their experiences on the Camino de Santiago, a UNESCO World Heritage site, located in Northern Spain. Hikers have walked this trail for over 1,200 years.   Ron and Mark have recently returned from repeat visits […]