December 9: Salem-Keizer School District Bond Measure Construction Update  In May of 2018, the voters in our community passed a $620 million dollar bond to expand schools across the Salem-Keizer School District. Since that time, we have a number of schools that have received expansions including additional career-technical education spaces, science classrooms and gyms. We have additional […]

December 2: McCulloch  Foundation’s Sharewell Model: Best Hope for Tackling the Homelessness and Affordability Challenges  John McCulloch grew up next to Bush Park in Salem, where he played in and around two of Oregon’s most famous Victorian mansions. From this came a love of great houses and architecture.   His father, John McCulloch was a […]

November 25:  Thanksgiving Fellowship  Join your fellow Rotarians this week in a time of fellowship, conversation, and sharing as we look forward to the holiday season.   Message from President Sue Greetings fellow Rotarians!   As we all prepare for a unique Thanksgiving and roll into the holiday season, it’s safe to say 2020 has […]

November 18:  The Rotary Foundation…Working Together It’s November and time to celebrate the good works of The Rotary Foundation!  We will hear about stories of hope and triumph when Rotarians work together to change the world. Our club sets a goal each year, and we will hear what our goal for this Rotary year is, […]

November 11:  A close look at our club centennial project: The Gerry Frank|Salem Rotary Amphitheater Nearly five years in the making, the train has left the station and our amphitheater is now under construction! Join us this Wednesday for an inside look from Dylan Chavez, AIA our representative from CBTWO Architects who is so effectively guiding us […]

November 4:  Visit with District Governor Josephine Crenshaw When Jo is not running her McDonald’s stores, she enjoys spending time with her husband, John, her two sons, and five grandchildren. She served her club as President in 2000-2001, chaired their successful Texas Hold’em fundraiser for several years, and now serves on the International Service committee.  […]

October  28:  Nutrition First  Program Nutrition plays vital role in early childhood development. Sue Maxwell, program director for Community Action Agency’s Nutrition First program, will provide an overview of this USDA federally funded program, which helps provide education and support for daycare providers as they enhance meals served to children in homebased daycares and adult […]

October  21:  COVID-19 and its Impact on Human Resources  Jill Pelavin, HR Business Partner with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) located in Portland, Oregon will share how COVID-19 is impacting benefits for businesses.  Jill has worked at DTNA since 2004 as Management Development Specialist, Marketing Support Manager, Employee Relations Manager and most recently Benefits Operations Manager.   Jill […]