We meet Tuesdays at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th Ave SW)
Lunch starts at 12:00 noon, with the meeting officially beginning at 12:30 PM. The first half-hour includes business and announcements, followed by a speaker or program from 1:00 to 1:30 PM. If you wish to attend, please contact us by noon the preceding Sunday at: ws_rotary@yahoo.com . If you wish to be considered for membership, lunch is complimentary, otherwise the cost is $25.
Check below for details on speakers and programs.
May 2025
May 20: Reilly Curran, Outreach Coordinator @ Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
Ms. Curran will inform us about the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library and the impact of recent federal budget freezes on the library and its future.
Reilly Curran is the Outreach Librarian at the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL). She started her career working with old adults in the nonprofit sector before going back to school for a master’s in library science. She worked as an academic librarian at Seattle University before joining WTBBL. Since that time, she has been on a mission to spread the word about WTBBL’s free library service for people with print disabilities!
“Did you know that there is a free state library service that provides audiobooks to any Washington resident who cannot read or use regular print materials as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical limitation? Join Reilly Curran, Outreach Librarian, from the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library to learn more about this free library service and find out if you or your loved ones qualify. The presentation will include an overview of the service, the eligibility requirements, and the steps to utilize this service.”
May 27: Mat Wright, Artistic Director of Arts West
Mat Wright, Artistic Director of Arts West will discuss its summer program and its upcoming theater season.
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June 2025
June 3: Libby Mantei, WSU Medical School
On Tuesday, June 3, we welcome Libby Manthei, Senior Director of Development at the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Named after WSU’s late president, Dr. Elson S. Floyd, the college was created in 2015 to expand medical education and health care access in communities across the state. #healthmatters
June 10: GINA TOPP: Presentation of 2025 Scholarship Recipients
June 17: Art Wolfe, Photographer
West Seattle resident and internationally recognized photographer Art Wolfe will speak to the Club.
June 24: Eric Bell, Cleaner Alki