At our last meeting, we welcomed Curt Penrod from Ducks Unlimited, an international organization dedicated to wetlands conservation across the U.S., Canada, and
Mexico – reflecting the migratory flyways of waterfowl. Curt shared how Ducks Unlimited’s work in watershed restoration and habitat preservation supports not only
ducks, but hundreds of species including salmon, while also protecting spaces for outdoor recreation and family enjoyment. With more than 678,000 members and
30,000 volunteers nationwide, including 50 chapters in Oregon, the impact is significant. Local to Oregon, projects like Sauvie Island and the Klamath Falls watershed
highlight their regional commitment. The Northwest chapter continues to lead the way, raising $90,000 at their recent event and ranking as Oregon’s top event earner
in 2025. Curt also spoke about his personal connection to the mission, combining his love of the outdoors with community involvement and professional skills. He
closed by thanking local supporters, including Rotarians Tom Jensen (Grocery Outlet) and Dawn Fujiwara-Pavlik (Crafted in Seaside).
Rotary Club of Seaside
The Rotary Club of Seaside is made up of a fun group of people, of all ages and backgrounds, serving our North Oregon Coast community, and the
world. The Rotary Club of Seaside has been working to make positive change in our community and the world for over 75 years.
American Legion Post 99 (AL99) - 1315 Broadway Street, Seaside
Bob Chisholm Community Center (BCCC) - 1225 Avenue A, Seaside
Upcoming
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Club meeting at the American Legion on May 7th at Noon - Speaker is Steven
Chistofor from the Whistleville Market
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Foundation Board meeting at 4pm on May 11th in the BCCC
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Rotary Fundraising Events Promotion at “Good Morning Seaside” on May 13th at
8am in the BCCC
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Club meeting at the American Legion on May 14th at Noon - Program is about The
Gaming Gallery by Jeremy Thomas and April Douglas
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District Wide Day of Service is Rotary’s Spring bi-annual Highway Cleanup on Saturday
May 16th at 9:00am in the Seaside Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot - Breakfast
provided after the event. Please consider serving our community and keeping our
waterways and ocean clean from litter and other debris.
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No Club meeting on May 21st
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Club Board meeting at Noon on May 27th at the New Garden Asian Cuisine
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Club meeting at the American Legion on May 28th at Noon - Program is Michelle
Christensen from The Pen Shop
If you are interested in submitting an application to the Seaside Rotary Foundation for a grant, click HERE.
If you would like to apply as an outbound student candidate for overseas placement in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, click HERE.
If you would like to apply for a 2026-2027 Post-Freshman scholarship t open to any Seaside High School graduate, click HERE or scan the QR code
Email completed appications to seasiderotarypr@gmail.com or mail to Seaside Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 634, Seaside, OR 97138
Last Week
If you are interested in finding out more about
our club or Rotary International, please visit us
for lunch or talk to a Rotarian.
