September 9:  Update from Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training  Appropriate “use of force” and the general training of public safety personnel has garnered major headlines over the years and particularly during the past few months.  What is Oregon doing to respond to calls for changes in the way police and other public safety officials […]

September 2:  Systemic Racism – A look at how it exists in our community Protests throughout the country are calling out for new conversations and action to eliminate systemic racism and racial injustice in our society.    To help us, as Rotarians and as members of our community, begin that conversation, Gwen Carr, a local historian, […]

August  26: Salem-Keizer School District’s Distance Learning Plan    Iton Udosenata, Co-Assistant Superintendent of Salem-Keizer School District, will share the framework of the district’s comprehensive distance learning plan, as well as speak to the evolution of education and how we can support this new learning experience, including the social and emotional perspective of virtual learning.  Program Chair: Lara […]

August  19:  Feeding Hungry Families – Reducing Food Waste  Salem Harvest’s mission is to feed hungry families by harvesting food that would go to waste. Volunteers are organized and opportunities are set up to harvest in backyards and farms in Marion and Polk counties. Healthy but unused produce is harvested and donated to the local food-sharing network to […]

August  12:  The Memorial Healing Garden at the Oregon State Penitentiary   Since becoming OSP’s Superintendent in 2016, Brandon Kelly and his team have pursued progressive ways to prepare adults in custody (AIC) for life after incarceration.   An example of this new approach is the Memorial Healing Garden envisioned and executed by members of OSP’s Asian […]

August 5:  Building Bridges of Social Justice in Salem    The program committee has discussed bringing programs related to current events, particularly regarding racial justice. August 5th will be the first related program.   DJ Vincent, from Salem Leadership Foundation will present a program on the questions:   How can we BECOME leaders who practice BRIDGING difference and creating […]

July 29:  Polio Eradication  Past District Governor Norb Murray, member of the Rotary Club of Tualatin, is the District Polio Eradication Education Chair. He will share basics of the polio virus, background on Rotary’s involvement and current efforts as related to the COVID-19 pandemic .   Program Chair: Renee Campbell   Message from President Sue Greetings!    I […]

July 22:  The Oregon State Capitol Foundation  Join Bob Repine and Judy Hall for a great program on the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. Because of the foundation’s work, the Capitol is even more fabulous than you remember in your 4th grade tour of Salem’s iconic building.    Bob is an OSCF Board Member and Nominating Committee Chair.           […]