Message from President Bruce Aloha, Salem Rotarians! History for me is a fascinating subject – looking back on events (some good, some pretty bad – so, lessons to learn) but also things going forward. Our recently-released 2017-2018 Club Directory (thanks to editor and publisher, Warren Bednarz!) the front cover had an item that caught my […]

Message from President Bruce Bonjour, Salem Rotarians! The Rotary International website is a tremendous resource. If you haven’t visited it lately, head over there and see for yourself. One area to highlight is what we as Rotarians do and what Rotary does for each one of us. Connecting people, transforming communities, solving problems – Rotarians have made […]

Message from President Bruce Hola, Rotary Friends! After joining the Rotary Club of Salem, there was a neat little brochure I found in my packet. Of the many nuggets in it is “The Benefits of Rotary” – which are significant: It broadens your circle of friends and business associates; It provides opportunities to serve your […]

Message from President Bruce Hallo, Rotary Friends! You likely heard that our Rotary Centennial Amphitheater Project reached a key milestone as the BasketWeave design by CB|Two Architects was selected as the preferred design by the City Rotary Amphitheater Design Committee. Now it’s onto the Parks Board and then to the Salem City Council for final approval. This is an exciting […]

Message from President Bruce Hi, dear Rotary Friends! “The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise . . .” Another great declaration about what we Rotarians are about! How are you serving? Have you found your niche? Or is it time for a new challenge? […]

Message from President Bruce Hey Howdy Hey, Salem Rotarians! It’s great to be a part of Rotary, isn’t it? This year’s theme declares, “Rotary, Making a Difference.” Through our own Salem Rotary Foundation, we are making a difference right here in our community. Earlier this year, SRF awarded grants for some pretty basic things that […]

Message from President Bruce Hiya, fellow Salem Rotarians! I find tremendous refuge week in and week out at our Rotary meetings. Do you? I hope so. Be it the warm fellowship, the intriguing speakers and programs, the music and songs, hearing about the good news and activities in our community, or the opportunities for service. […]

Message from President Bruce Well, September has arrived – one of those transition periods during the year, as we move out of summer vacation months and into a new school year and fall sports. September is also “Salem Rotary Foundation Month,” where we focus on the impact SRF has made in our community in the […]