July 31 – Salem Convention Center Program: The Facts & Science Behind Vaccines Dr. Fara Etzel, Rotary Club of Salem member, will share her perspective surrounding vaccines. Her talk will debunk the myths surrounding vaccines and share the science supporting this most important medical breakthrough in recent centuries.   Program Chair: Jessica Ickes Message from President Tammy Greetings Friends, I […]

June 24 – Salem Convention Center Program: Creating Friendships for Peace We look forward to hearing from some incredible high school students visiting from Cyprus, Israel and Palestine. They will share their personal experiences of what it is like to live in conflict-affected areas as well as their peace-seeking endeavors. Students will be seated at […]

June 17 – Salem Convention Center Program: OregonSaves State Retirement Program Speakers: Ted Stang, Ellen Weyant, Ken Sherman, Jr. Welcome to our 100th year! OregonSaves is the first in the nation state-based retirement savings program for people who do not have an option to save at work. OregonSaves was developed to help put more Oregonians on […]

June 10 – Salem Convention Center Program: Salem Rotary’s 100th Year in Review Speakers: Ted Stang, Ellen Weyant, Ken Sherman, Jr. Welcome to our 100th year! Rotary came to Salem in 1920 and has made significant contributions to the health, well-being, and quality of life in our community and beyond. We will hear from three of […]

July 3 – There will be NO MEETING on July 3rd Program: None We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on July 10th at the Salem Convention Center.   Until then, we wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend with family and friends!  Program Chair: None   Click here to […]

June 26 – Willamette Heritage Center Program: 2020 Officer and Board Installation Program Chair: John McCulley   Message from President Rus Hello Salem Rotarians, A year ago, I sat down to write my first President’s Message for the weekly eblast thinking what on earth am I going to say and how on earth am I […]

June 19 – Salem Convention Center Program: Salem Health Updates, Trends & Jobs Cheryl Nester Wolfe, President and CEO of Salem Health since 2015, will provide an update on current happenings and future plans at Salem’s largest private employer and the only hospital in the city. Program Chair: Sue Bloom   Message from President Rus Hello Salem Rotarians, […]

June 12 – Willamette Heritage Center Program: Responding to Natural Disasters Jan Fults is a volunteer with the American Red Cross Cascades Division in Disaster Cycle Services. She is also the Preparedness Coordinator for both Marion and Polk Counties. As a disaster responder, Jan will share some of her deployment experiences and highlight the opportunities […]