Last week we welcomed Sande Brown and Cathy Peterson from the North Coast Paddling Club Dragon Boat Team for an inspiring presentation. The club was
founded in 2023 by former Rotarian Sheila Roley and Sande Brown (retired educators with the Seaside School District) after a year of work to establish nonprofit
status. Interest was immediate, with 45 people attending the first meeting, and the team is now 60 members strong and preparing for its third season. As part of the
Pacific and International Dragon Boat Associations, the club participates in a sport with more than 2,000 years of history and a strong tradition of inclusivity and
community. Sande and Cathy highlighted the many benefits of dragon boating – exercise, time outdoors, teamwork and lasting friendships. The club practices on the
John Day River, 3 days a week, from April through October and will compete in four races this summer. With members ranging in age from 26 to 76, the team
welcomes a wide variety of participants. As a proud member myself, I can say firsthand that this organization is truly life-changing. Thank you to Sande and Cathy for
sharing their passion and enthusiasm with Rotary.
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 February 5th at Noon - Rotary Raffle and
Spring Fundraiser by Ashley Flukinger and Dawn Fujiwara-Pavlik
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Foundation Board meeting on February 9th at 4pm in the BCCC
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Club meeting at the American Legion on February 12th at Noon - Financial Planning
with Jamey Hendricks
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Club Board meeting on February 18th at Noon at the New Garden Asian Cuisine
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Club Social February 19th postponed until March 18th - No Club meeting
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Club meeting at the American Legion on February 26th at Noon
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SAVE THE DATE FOR SERVICE: Kevin Leahy is reaching out to Rotarians who may be
interested in helping with the Clatsop County Job and Career Fair on Tuesday, March
3rd, from 9:30am to 1:30pm at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center.
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 Meeting
If you are interested in finding out more about
our club or Rotary International, please visit us
for lunch or talk to a Rotarian.
