News
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Rotary of West Salem Announces Fundraiser Conce...
Rotary of West Salem is delighted to announce an upcoming fundraising concert in partnership with the Smith Fine Arts Series, featuring the dynamic Latin Roots Fusion band De Tierra Caliente....
Rotary of West Salem Announces Fundraiser Conce...
Rotary of West Salem is delighted to announce an upcoming fundraising concert in partnership with the Smith Fine Arts Series, featuring the dynamic Latin Roots Fusion band De Tierra Caliente....
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Founder's Day Celebration
Fellow Rotarians Come gather with us as we celebrate Founders Day, an event of honoring those who came before us to make this wonderful organization what it is. March 2,...
Founder's Day Celebration
Fellow Rotarians Come gather with us as we celebrate Founders Day, an event of honoring those who came before us to make this wonderful organization what it is. March 2,...
Our Mission
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College Scholarships
Our club has been able to offer scholarships to West Salem students for many years. In fact, we have given away more than $358,000 since the scholarship program has been offered.
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Teacher Grants
Our club also offers teachers in West Salem the opportunity to receive a $500 grant toward a special project or program that isn’t usually covered by the school's general fund. This program has been wildly successful with projects ranging from school newspapers to computer technology.
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Community Projects
West Salem Rotarians participate in many different projects and some of our favorite community partners are Salem Dream Center, Boys and Girls Club, and Marion Polk Food Share.
President 2025-2026
Paul Hamilton
Paul Hamilton is a Certified Public Accountant and owner of Hamilton Tax and Accounting, LLC. He enjoys hiking, camping, and sharing his love of the great outdoors with his wife and three children.
Paul comes from a family of educators and is passionate about our club's focus on supporting local teachers and students.
President-Elect
Dana W. Bishara
Dana has been living in Salem, OR for 6 years with her husband and 2 teen daughters. She enjoys hiking, history, and exploring all the different environments Oregon has to offer.
Always an active volunteer, she believes giving back to communities benefits everyone.
Vice-Pesident
Kirk Kraschel
Kirk enjoys living in Salem with his family and volunteering with local clubs. Over the last 15 years, Kirk has volunteered at the KROC Center, the YMCA, Mazamas in Portland, and Chemeketan Climbing programs. In addition, Kirk enjoys participating in fundraising events for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, the United Way, Family Building Blocks, local schools, and other Rotary International clubs.