Speakers

Werner Salinger was born in Berlin, Germany, on 5 April, 1932.  Ten months later Adolph Hitler came to power, appointed by then German President Hindenburg. Salinger experienced Kristallnacht from the central Berlin apartment that also housed his orthodontist (one of the world’s first) mother’s dental practice.

Salinger has a BA in political science from Goddard College. He is a nine year veteran of the USAF, stationed in Germany for 3.5 years at the height of the Cold War as a USAF Intelligence officer, (NCO), interrogating German POW’s returning from the Soviet Union and defectors from countries east of the Iron Curtain. He is married to the daughter of a German soldier who served in Hitler’s Nazi army and they have four very adult children, six grandkids and six greats.

For fourteen consecutive years prior to covid, Salinger presented a World Affairs Seminar on board HollandAmericaLines cruise ships. He is the author of seven books, the most recent of which is titled “Toward a More Equal World”

Ganda wants to help his organization's beneficiaries start a quality soap-making production. This initiative aims to provide sustainable income for the families involved, enabling them to support their children's daily needs, including lunch and food. Ganda spoke to us two years ago about the Child Welfare and Development Project (CWADeP) .

He needs funds d to purchase the necessary materials and equipment to establish the African soap-making process and provide training and skills development to ensure long-term success. This project will address immediate food security needs and promote self-sufficiency and economic empowerment within the community.

Our new financial advisor, Rotarian Sidney Browning of Integras Partners, will meet with our club over Zoom to discuss our vision for our Bedford Rotary Foundation funds.  

Dawn will share the results of the Visioning evening with the club.