November 20 –  Salem Convention Center     Program: Outward Mindset   Chris Pinea of Mountain West Philanthropy will present on the topic of Outward Mindset. Many of our world’s problems stem from people not being “seen.” We make the choice whether we want to see others as people that matter like we matter or if […]

November 13 –  Salem Convention Center     Program: The Rotary Foundation   This week’s Rotary Foundation moment will share what The Rotary Foundation is doing within the six areas of focus: Fighting Disease; Sanitation, Clean Water and Hygiene; Saving Mothers and Children; Supporting Education; Growing Local Economies, and Promoting Peace.  We will also give thanks […]

November 6 –  Salem Convention Center     Program: Episodes in Town & Gown Relations: Willamette University and Salem, 1842-2019    Bill Wilingham, PhD. is a 1966 graduate of Willamette University and has become the Univeristy’s unoffical historian. Who better to share insight into Willamette University’s longstanding relationship with Salem.   Program Chair: Tom Glass Message […]

October 23 –  Willamette Heritage Center     Program: The Oregon State Hospital’s Museum of Mental Health     Kathryn Dysart, Board President of the OSH’s Museum of Mental Health, will share her insight on this important local facility. The 130-year-old hospital is the oldest State of Oregon government building still standing, and also was the filming location […]

October 16 –  Salem Convention Center     Program: Youth Exchange Rebound Students     Brenda Hernandez, long-term exchange student will present the highlights of her time on exchange living and studying in Japan. Also sharing will be Nickolas Brown about his experience in Germany last summer.   Program Chair: Chris Whitesides Message from President Tammy Well, […]

October 9 – Willamette Heritage Center Program: The History of Theatre 33   Salem Rotarian, Thomas Nabhan, will share how he got into acting and a bit about the actor’s life. Thomas and Deborah Vaughn, Resident Dramaturg for Theater 33, will talk about the creative process with playwrights at  Theatre 33.   Program Chair: Renee […]

October 2 – Willamette Heritage Center Program: Rotary Friendship Exchange Between Oregon and Sri Lanka  We have an exciting opportunity to welcome fellow Rotarians from half way across the world, from the island nation of Sri Lanka. Come hear about this unique country where several of our fellow Rotarians participated in a Rotary Friendship Exchange […]