Salisbury Maryland Rotary Club

04/12/2026

Sharon, shown here with her husband Ray, has strived to connect those who have with those in need! And this is a testament to the trust her community has in her!
Just one example of her work: after seeing the plight of homelessness in the downtown area where she worked for 48 years, Sharon helped initiate a homeless program at St. James AME Zion Church. On the first Saturday in December each year the Soup to the Sanctuary initiative serves more than 100 homeless persons with basic humanitarian supplies, hot meals, clothing, and haircuts.

Additionally, she has served on various nonprofit agencies in leadership roles, including the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Black Excellence Community Fund, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Village of Hope, Wor-Wic Community College, the Salisbury Award Committee, the Christian Shelter, and the Wicomico County Board of Elections, plus many others.

Mrs. Morris retired from the Wicomico County government in 2015, serving at that time as the Assistant Director of Administration. She joined First Shore Federal in 2016, retiring in 2024 as a Community Reinvestment Activity Officer.

04/12/2026

Outstanding Community Member Honored by The Rotary Club of Salisbury

The Salisbury Rotary Club's Four Way Test award is presented annually to a non-Rotarian whose life exemplifies outstanding service and leadership to our community, incorporating the tenants of the Rotary Four-Way Test that asks persons of the things they think, say, or do:

Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?

The recipient of the prestigious 2026 Four Way Test Award was presented to: SHARON A. MORRIS!

In presenting the award, the club noted that Sharon epitomizes the Rotary motto, Service Above Self, and the tenets of the Four-Way Test. She effortlessly and effectively can move from the soup kitchen to a holiday ball, or the board room, to the church pantry. Throughout her decades of community work, the way she treats others and earns respect because she leads with respect is remarkable.

04/12/2026

Club President Chris let us know Richard Caines, Mng. Ed. of the Salisbury Independent, was not able to make tonight's meeting as our speaker. So, our program committee performed heroically and, in his stead, our evening's speaker was Neil Winston, Chief Engineer of HopFlyt Inc., pictured here with Club President Chris!
Neil's presentation was about drones, drone technology and about HopFlyt, Inc., and who they are!
The company was founded to solve a very specific problem: Today’s vertical lift aircraft are inefficient, not optimized for small payloads, and too costly for routine missions.
Founder Rob Winston saw this firsthand during his career in military aviation and strategic planning. He knew that we needed better, more efficient vertical flight, especially in maritime and austere environments where logistics are the most challenging. Rob made it his mission to deliver safe, efficient, and scalable hybrid electric vertical lift for real world logistics – especially where traditional aircraft fall short.
Per Neil, HopFlyt is building this solution from the ground up. Our aircraft are designed to deliver critical parts and supplies autonomously – at a fraction of the cost of a helicopter, and with no need for special infrastructure.
Super interesting topic! Thank you Neil!
For more information, please see the attached link to their website https://hopflyt.com/

04/12/2026

Club President Chris, center, asked Darryl Nixon, left, and Bob Anderson, right, to come to the podium! Darryl and Bob both achieved their next Paul Harris Fellow levels and were properly recognized by Club President Chris at this evening's meeting!
Way to go Bob and Darryl!

04/12/2026

At our March 26th Club meeting, District Foundation Chair Bill Ferguson, is shown here with our own Ken Montville, DGE! As Chair of the District's Foundation Committee, one of Bill's duties include recognizing Major Donors to the Foundation! This evening, Ken Montville was awarded with a Level 3 recognition pin and crystal.

Thank you Ken! Congratulations!! And, thank you Bill!

03/25/2026

Thank you Salisbury Maryland Rotary Club Members for all you do to help our community!!

With this thought in mind, just a reminder to bring in gently used books to be donated to the Rotary Club of Salisbury's book collection project!! This project is to help raise money for the Friends Foundation of the Wicomico Public Library!

The final day to bring books to our Rotary Scout and Community Center is the Thursday, March 26 club meeting. Thank you!!

03/25/2026

REMINDER!

From Club President Chris and committee member Marie Calafiura, regarding the 4-Way Test Banquet:
PLEASE RSVP, either YES, or NO!

Where: Savour Banquet Room at the DoubleTree Hotel
When: April 9, 2026

5:30p Fellowship and Cocktails

6:10p Call to Order, Buffet, Four-Way Announcement

RSVP: By responding to Marie Calafiura in person at an upcoming meeting or by email at [email protected].

Please make payment ($50 per person) by March 26, 2026 at the cabin, during one of our upcoming meetings.

Please contact Luanne Dashield at 443-365-9053 or [email protected] with any dietary concerns prior by April 1, 2026.

03/25/2026

WOW! We had a great presentation tonight about NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center’s Wallops Flight Facility. Club President Chris thanked Mr. Pierce for speaking to our Club this evening! Another excellent program!

03/25/2026

A view of the current, and planned, programs and projects at our Wallops facility!

03/25/2026

Mr. Pierce discussed a few of the current projects and programs currently underway, or planned, for the future! The power point he used helped us get a clearer understanding of the magnitude and importance of the Wallops facility!

03/25/2026