ATTENTION: THE AUCTION IS COMING UP AND WE NEED YOUR HELP
1. Consider sponsoring the event
Let Jen know by Tuesday the latest!
2. Also by next Tuesday: Donate one or more items!
- From your company or organization
- From your favorite restaurant or store (just ask them this weekend!)
- From your favorite family member who runs a short term rental somewhere
3. Commit to coming (and bring a friend!). And let the auction committee know...
This week at Rotary...
Salem Rotary Club Hosts Susan Wisser and Barbara Webster for Insightful Discussion on End-of-Life Choices
At our recent meeting, the Salem Rotary Club had the honor of hosting Susan Wisser, RN, MSM, MBA, along with her guest, Barbara Webster from Compassion & Choices, for an important discussion on the challenges and decisions that terminally ill patients and their families face.
With her extensive background in the healthcare system, Susan provided valuable insights into the complexities surrounding end-of-life care. She shared real-world scenarios, discussed common difficulties patients encounter, and offered guidance on navigating the medical, ethical, and personal choices involved in terminal illness. Her presentation also included practical tips for patients and families seeking to make informed decisions during this difficult time.
Barbara Webster, representing Compassion & Choices, further illuminated the options available to those confronting serious illness, emphasizing the importance of planning ahead and advocating for individual autonomy in end-of-life care.
Compassion & Choices is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving care, expanding options, and empowering individuals to chart their end-of-life journey. Their mission is to ensure that patients can access the care they want at the end of life, free from unwanted treatment and suffering. The organization is committed to respecting individual autonomy, confronting challenging end-of-life health issues, and protecting the right to self-determination.
Handouts were provided to help attendees better understand the available resources and considerations. Whether a healthcare professional, a caregiver, or simply someone interested in learning more about this critical topic, attendees found the presentation both enlightening and thought-provoking.
This meaningful conversation allowed us to explore ways to support those facing life’s final chapter with dignity, clarity, and compassion.
We appreciate Susan and Barbara for sharing their expertise and thank all who attended for participating in this essential discussion!
THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LINK IS LIVE!
Tell your friends! Tell your neighbors! Tell the whole city! The Salem Rotary Club Scholarship Application link is live on the website. You can also access it here.
Have you made your contribution to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund-SHARE this year?
Your gift to the Annual Fund helps Rotary clubs take action today to create positive change in communities at home and around the world. Your contributions help us strengthen peace efforts, provide clean water and sanitation, support education, grow local economies, save mothers and children, and fight disease.
The Every Rotarian Every Year initiative asks every Rotarian to support The Rotary Foundation every year.
At the end of every Rotary year, contributions directed to the Annual Fund-SHARE from all Rotary clubs in the district are divided between the World Fund and the District Designated Fund, or DDF.
At the end of three years, DDF come back to our District to pay for Foundation, Club, and District projects that your Club and others in the district choose. Districts may use up to half of their DDF to fund district grants. The remaining DDF may be used for global grants or donated to PolioPlus, the Rotary Peace Centers, or another district.
*Hone your leadership skills (even if you’re not on the club officer path)
*Interact with multi-District participants; learn more about Rotary’s programs
*Share ideas on enhancing the effectiveness of club programs
Sessions are in a non-lecture, energetic, interactive format led by experienced facilitators. Parts I, II, III and Graduate will be offered. Parts must be taken in order, each taking an entire 7:30-3:30 day. This year’s Graduate theme is “Capturing the Value of Our Impact.” Curriculum for Parts I, II, and III may be found at www.rlinea.org.
How to register: At www.rlinea.org/calendar, find the event you want to attend (RLI NE Dist 7930, Reading, MA, April 26, 2025) and follow the instructions to register. Once you click on “more info” it will take you to the location where, at the bottom of the page, you can register as a Guest (Part 1) or an RLI Member or request an EZ link to register at the prompt.
ROTARIAN NEWS...
Liz Bradt collected and shipped 55 pounds of books to Botswana to stock the shelves at libraries and help kids get access to books. You can support her efforts here.
Club Announcements
Service Opportunities
Lifebridge Northshore Dinner
March 12, 2025
The Boys and Girls Club is taking this one for us. That being said, more volunteers might be needed, so if you are interested reach out to Joanne Scott.
Fun and Fellowship
Paint and Sip Night
March 22, 2025 at 6 pm
Far from the Tree at 108 Jefferson Avenue
The Fun and Fellowship Committee is inviting everyone, guests included, to our next event. This Paint and Sip Night will be hosted by Far From the Tree Hard Cider at their Taproom. Joshua Altobelli will be the art instructor, and with a name like that you know he's good. The cost is $50 per person and all art supplies are included. Unfortunately, all of the hard cider is not included. You can get your tickets here!
Salem Rotary Auction
April 4, 2025
Hawthorne Hotel
Old Hollywood theme this year! I won't spill too many details, but it will be classy. Cost is $90 per person.
18 Washington Square
Salem, MA 01970 United States of America
NOTE: The fourth Tuesday of the month is an evening meeting, beginning at 5:15 p.m.
If you are interested in learning more about Salem Rotary, please email president@salemrotary.com.
Lifebridge Northshore Dinner
Paint and Sip Night
Salem Rotary Auction
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