April 4 – Salem Convention Center Program – Opioid Crisis: National Perspective, Cong. Walden The opioid crisis continues to garner headlines, both locally and across the country. As a follow up to the club’s February 21 opioid program, Oregon Congressman Greg Walden will offer a national perspective on the issue. A fellow District 5100 Rotarian, […]

March 28 – Salem Convention Center Program – State of the City Address This week we will hear the annual State of the City address by Salem’s Mayor, Chuck Bennett Message from President Bruce Howdy, Salem Rotarians! Fellowship. Greets, Salem Rotarians! Rotary provides outstanding leadership training we can take and apply to so many aspects […]

March 21 – Salem Convention Center Program – 2018 Outlook and Trends in Downtown Salem Commercial Real Estate Retail businesses and commercial real estate in Downtown Salem and other parts of our community have seen significant changes lately. Where retail is and where it’s going is a moving target – case in point: the recently-announced […]

March 14 – Salem Convention Center Program – McKay High School Jazz Band The McKay Jazz Band will be performing for the Rotary program on March 14. The Jazz Band is directed by their teacher – J.J. Meyer and is recognized as one of the best Jazz Bands in Oregon.  This is a program that all the Rotarians […]

March 7 – Salem Convention Center Program – Salem for Refugees Doug and Anya Holcomb, co-directors of Salem for Refugees, will give an overview of the global refugee crisis, refugee resettlement in Salem, and current efforts by the Salem community to welcome refugees and empower them to thrive in our city. They will share the […]

February 28 – Willamette Heritage Center Program – Opioid Crisis: Oregon Perspective Program – Annual Food Drive Kickoff Please join us as we kick-off the annual Rotary food drive! Program Chair: Renee Campbell Greets, Salem Rotarians! With all the things transpiring in politics and around the world, isn’t it great to be part of an organization like […]

February 21 – Willamette Heritage Center Program – Opioid Crisis: Oregon Perspective Dr. Paul Coelho, medical director of Salem Health’s Pain  Clinic, will discuss the opioid issue from his vantage point. He will be accompanied by Josh Steenstra, program manager at the Pain Clinic. Program Chair: Tim Murphy Good day to you all, Salem Rotarians! Rotary designated February as […]

February 14 – Salem Convention Center Program – Peace Building in Zimbabwe Among the many treasures we have in our members is Sandra Burnett, whom we know as the Executive Director of the Salem Art Association.  But Sandra has lived a remarkable life before coming to Salem, as well, and this week, we will have the […]