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The Rotary Club of Salisbury, in its 105th year of service to our community, offers a community-based golf outing to raise money to share with local non-profit and charitable organizations.

A Round for the Community, presented by Meuse Post 194 Veterans of Foreign Wars, is the theme for this annual event. It’s a round of golf to help the Rotary Club of Salisbury stay around to help other organizations perform their missions to help our neighbors. All proceeds are used to enhance and expand Rotary’s commitment to help students, veterans, families in need, and others who need assistance.

The sponsorship/registration form is in the Download section of this website.

Using a shotgun, best-ball format, the 9:00 tee off time event will conclude with lunch and the presentation of door prizes, best team performance prizes, and individual golfer competition prizes including closest to the hole, longest putt made, straightest drive and longest drive. Only 72 players will be allowed. For more information, contact Golf Committee Chairman Bill Satterfield at billsatt@comcast.net

Proceeds from the 2023 A Round for the Community went to Disabled American Veterans Salisbury Chapter 34, the Humane Society of Wicomico County, Salisbury Urban Ministries, Christian Shelter, One Year to Empowerment, Rebirth, Dove Pointe, Main Street Gym, Epoch Dream Center, Crossroads Early Intervention, Horizons Delmarva, Inc., Village of Hope, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, Salisbury Christian School, Team 360, Destination Imagination, U.S. Kennels, Operation We Care, Fruitland Little League, and Junior Achievement.

Believe in Belize

April 18, 2024

A Rotarian led project to help the impoverished Central American nation of Belize was described to members of the Rotary Club of Salisbury tonight by its co-founder Nabil Bedewi, a member of the Rotary Club of Potomac-Bethesda (Maryland). This certified non-profit that was founded in 2018 exists to help the 390,000 residents of the former British colony.

The four pillars of the group are to help with education, health, the community, and the beautiful Belize environment.

Learn more about this program at believeinbelize.org.

Golfers Support Disabled American Veterans

April 17, 2024

Golfers who participated in last September's A Round for the Community golf outing sponsored by the Rotary Club of Salisbury helped the club donate $3,000 to the Salisbury-based Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 34. George Dutton accepted the check and explained how injured military veterans are assisted by the DAV.

Plans are underway for the September 6, 2024 A Round for the Community at Green Hill Country Club just west of Salisbury. If you have an interest in participating, contact Golf Committee Chairman Bill Satterfield at billsatt@comcast.net.

Enthusiasm Shown at Rotary Meeting

March 7, 2024

If enthusiasm is any indication of the success of an organization, then big things are happening and likely will happen in the years to come at Wor-Wic Community College. The college's third president, Dr. Deb Casey, has been in office since August of last year and tonight at the Rotary Club of Salisbury weekly meeting she outlined the work over the last six months to understand the college's strengths and challenges and to start the process of making things better.

Among other things, her plan includes increasing credit and non-credit enrollment from the current level of approximately 7,500 students to the high point of several years ago of 10,000 students, increasing the number of full time students, and having students attain their degrees in fewer years. One immediate concern is ensuring that the $1.5 million not in Maryland Governor Wes Moore's budget for the coming year is reversed and full funding is restored.

Interested in hearing more about our community, enjoying the fellowship of members of the Rotary Club of Salisbury, and serving our area through a variety of service projects? Then consider joining the Rotary Club of Salisbury. Contact our membership chair Ginnie Malone at 410-251-6188 or gmalone@cbmove.com.to learn more.

An Update on Amelia Earhart

February 29, 2024

One of America's leading authorities on the likely site of the crash of 1930s renowned aviatrix Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan spoke tonight to the Rotary Club of Salisbury. Wicomico County resident Bill Snavely, along with his search team assistant Tracy Wildrix, also from Wicomico County, spoke about their recent research into the July 1937 disappearance of the Earhart aircraft in the south Pacific.

Mr. Snavely recently released his second book on this 87 year old unsolved mystery entitled Amelia Earhart, Giving Cover as a Decoy for a Spy Plane. His first book was Tracking Amelia Earhart Her Flight Path to the End. More investigation by him and his team will seek to learn definitively what happened in July 1937.

You can hear about this research at https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/tag/Amelia+Earhart.

Another interesting presentation at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Salisbury.

Rotary Club Supports Youth Development Projects

February 8, 2024

Continuing its decades-long support of programs to enrich the youth of our community, The Rotary Club of Salisbury has awarded $53,000 divided among 13 local non-profit organizations through its annual 3-Point Initiative. The initiative supports youth programs that promote leadership, integrity, and academic achievement.

Gus Lebois, chairman of the 104 year old club’s 3-Point Initiative, noted that the 2024 grants represent both an increase in the amount of money being provided and the number of agencies being supported. “We are proud of this major youth support program that can only be provided through the tremendous support by our partnering organizations.”

Funding for these grants comes from members of the Rotary Club of Salisbury and the club’s foundation, plus their partnering organizations that include the Donnie Williams Foundation, Richard & Patricia Hazel Charitable Fund, Richard A. Henson Foundation, Meuse Post 194 V.F.W., Tony Tank Tribe 149 Redmen, and Mitzi Perdue, each of which made a generous donation.

An Engineering and Construction Wonder

February 1, 2024

One of the world's most complex engineering and construction structures was the topic of tonight's meeting of the Rotary Club of Salisbury. Jeff Holland, executive director of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, spoke about the history of this 17.5 mile link between the Eastern Shore of Virginia and Virginia Beach. Since opening in April 1964, this crossing of the Chesapeake Bay has become an important part of America's east coast road network. Now, the first of two parallel tunnels is being built and should be open in a few years. The second parallel tunnel is more than a decade away.

Mr. Holland's well received presentation was followed by questions from club members. A most interesting evening.

The evening marked the 104th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Salisbury, making it the oldest service club on the Delmarva Peninsula. Members enjoyed a birthday cake and ice cream.

The Rotary Club of Salisbury, a member organization whose product is service, welcomes new members interested in helping their community while enjoying themselves. Contact Ginnie Malone at 410-251-6188 or gmalone@cbmove.com. The club meets weekly on Thursday evenings for dinner at the Rotary Scout and Community Center along Riverside Drive near Salisbury.

Rotary Golf Money Starts to Flow

January 25, 2024

The first donation from proceeds from the Rotary Club of Salisbury's inaugural A Round for the Community golf outing last September has been made. The recipient was The Humane Society of Wicomico County. Executive Director Kim Nock tonight accepted the $1,500 check from club president Ernie Colburn.

Over the next few months the club will make donations from the 2023 golf outing to other local community assistance groups. The next A Round for the Community charitable golf outing will be at Green Hill Country Club on Friday, September 6, 2024.

Dictionaries in Time for Christmas

December 20, 2023

Nearly two dozen members of the Rotary Club of Salisbury and the Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club participated in the annual preparation and distribution of dictionaries to third grade Wicomico County students. Both clubs also contributed money to buy the books. In less than one half hour, labels were inserted into the 1,500 books that later were distributed to the students. Yes, books remain valuable for students in this age of nearly everything being done on a computer or telephone. Since 1998, this project has distributed more than 50,000 dictionaries to local students.

Our Rotarians at work preparing what might be the only book a student owns.

Rotary Club of Salisbury past president AB Brown, a member of the Wicomico County Board of Education, led the dictionary project and helped get the books into the classrooms.

Another example of Rotary club members being People of Action.

Supporting the Salvation Army

December 10, 2023

Continuing a tradition of at least 40 years, members of The Rotary Club of Salisbury this holiday season are ringing the bells to raise money for the Salvation Army. Another example of our members being People of Action.

Rotarians at Work

November 22, 2023

Members of the Rotary Club of Salisbury worked in recent weeks to assist the Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism Department in the renovation of the Harmon Field Park tennis courts to pickleball courts. The goal was to build and equip an information kiosk at the park entry to include a facility map and information board.

This project will revitalize an unused park into one with activities for all ages and demographics with new consistent daily use. It will include a brand-new playground, two lighted basketball courts, and 12 lighted pickleball courts that are accessible at no cost to participants.

Money to fund the project came from members of the Rotary Club of Salisbury and Rotary District 7630.

Rotary Club of Salisbury members....People of Action.

Rotary Leader Cited as Community Leader

November 12, 2023

Long time Rotary Club of Salisbury member and Past President Terry Greenwood has been honored by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

The Frank H. Morris Humanitarian Award was awarded to Dr. Greenwood, a now-retired local educator, by Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore board member Dr. Annette Wallace. He was recognized for exemplifying the qualities of leadership, integrity, compassion, and generosity to our community. He has championed numerous nonprofits and charitable causes, served as a mentor to many, and served throughout the Lower Shore in various professional and volunteer positions.

For his dedication to a life of service for the betterment of others, Dr. Greenwood is receiving a $2,500 gift to designate to the charity of his choice.

Terry Greenwood, a shining example of members of the Rotary Club of Salisbury being People of Action.

Rotary Master Builders at Work

October 13, 2023

A team of master builders from The Rotary Club of Salisbury this month completed another wheelchair ramp construction project, one of many ramps built over the years. The club partnered with Chesapeake Housing Mission to build a beautiful ramp for a client in Fruitland.

The beneficiary expressed his thanks by saying this ramp is going to "mean the world to me and my wife!" Being able to enter and exit their home without having to navigate steps has changed their lives.

This is another example of members of The Rotary Club of Salisbury being People of Action. The Rotary Club of Salisbury, a member organization whose product is service, welcomes new members interested in helping their community while enjoying themselves. Contact Ginnie Malone at 410-251-6188 or gmalone@cbmove.com. The club meets weekly on Thursday evenings for dinner at the Rotary Scout and Community Center along Riverside Drive near Salisbury.

Fun, Food, and Fellowship

September 28, 2023

It was Fun, Food, and Fellowship at tonight's Rotary Club of Salisbury meeting. Nearly two dozen guests joined members for our annual crabfeast. No business. Just fun, food, and fellowship.

Rotarians Help Local Students

August 26, 2023

Members of the Rotary Club of Salisbury were on hand today to help hundreds of local students get ready for another school year. They shared school supplies during the Fresh Start: A Wicomico County Back to School Event. This is another example of our members being People of Action.

Rotarians Work for Camp Fairlee

August 5, 2023

Members of The Rotary Club of Salisbury continued a decades' long tradition this month and last by helping refurbish the Easter Seals Camp Fairlee on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Club members helped fund and assemble more than two dozen bedside tables for the campers. Camp Fairlee provides a safe and accessible camp experience where campers are challenged to discover their full potential, acquire new skills, and make new and lasting friendships while under the guidance of trained and qualified staff. While campers enjoy their time at Camp Fairlee, their families are able to take a much needed break from caregiving.