Message from President Bruce Ciao, Salem Rotarians! As we have focused this past month on The Rotary Foundation, it’s worth noting that the gifts to TRF from you all and our fellow Rotarians around the world have brought a force of good to literally save people’s lives. That’s making a difference! A reminder – if […]

Message from President Bruce Greets, Salem Rotarians! There are many wonderful things about Thanksgiving and this time of year. For me, it’s a time to reflect on the many things in my life to be thankful for: the blessings of liberty and the freedoms we have in this country; the bounty from our farms and […]

Message from President Bruce Hello, Salem Rotarians! Last week’s meeting was very informative giving us all keen insight into The Rotary Foundation during our month of focus on TRF. Club past president Ron Keleman noted how his involvement with TRF started on a campaign to raise dollars for TRF locally as a club, then to […]

Message from President Bruce Hey there, Hi there, Ho there, Salem Rotarians! November is “The Rotary Foundation” month and thanks to our local TRF Chair, Claudia Vorse, for kicking things off at last week’s meeting. TRF is over 100 years old and has transformed around $3 billion into life-changing, sustainable projects. How does TRF use […]

Message from President Bruce Salutations, Salem Rotarians! What an amazing program we had this past week. I’m sorry if you weren’t there but this was a good one: First, Past President Barry Nelson gave the formal announcement of the name of our Centennial Project: Gerry Frank Rotary Amphitheater! What a great way to recognize and honor […]

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 […]