Meetings/Events

   March 3: Student of the month

Our Student of the Month program honors outstanding seniors from West Seattle high school programs who excel in numerous areas such as grades, persistence, leadership, and work ethics. On Tuesday, March 3, each Student of the Month will give a short talk about their accomplishments and aspirations and receive information about scholarships and a gift from the club.

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 10: SAYA MORIYASU, SADAKO REIMAGINED

Come to our March 10 club meeting to hear Saya Moriyasu, the Seattle based sculptor commissioned to create "Sadako Reimagined," a new sculpture to be installed at Seattle Peace Park this year. Learn more at sadakorenewalproject.com.

Saya Moriyasu is a graduate of the University of Washington’s BFA program, she has completed residencies at the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture and Pilchuck Glass School. Drawing on her Japanese father’s traditions and her mother’s Oregon roots, Moriyasu creates intricate installations and sculptures, rooted in spirituality, nature and storytelling, and beautifully captures Sadako’s enduring message of peace, resilience and share humanity. Her work has been exhibited widely and is held in major Pacific Northwest collections, including the Seattle Art Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and the Wing Luke Museum.
February is Rotary’s month dedicated to Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, one of Rotary’s core Areas of Focus. Rotarians around the world are united by a shared belief that lasting peace begins with understanding, compassion, and courage to see our common humanity.
As we reflect on the meaning of peace, we are honored to hear from Saya Moriyasu, Seattle based sculptor and the commissioned artist to create “Sadako Reimagined”, the new sculpture that will be installed at Seattle Peace Park in 2026.
A young Japanese girl, Sadako Sasaki, became one of the most powerful symbols of peace in the world. At age two, Sadako survived the atomic bombing, but years later developed leukemia from radiation exposure. While in the hospital, she began folding one thousand paper cranes, inspired by the ancient Japanese belief that doing so would grant her wish—her wish for healing, and for peace. Although Sadako passed away at age twelve, her story and her cranes inspired a global movement of hope and reconciliation. Saya Moriyasu’s work, rooted in spirituality, nature, and cultural storytelling, beautifully captures Sadako’s enduring message of peace, resilience and shared humanity.

March 17: David Spicer, District 5030 Environmental and Sustainability Chairperson

On Tuesday, March 17, we are fortunate to have the chair of the District 5030 Environmental Sustainability Committee, David Spicer, as our guest presenter. David will talk about climate change, globally and locally, and what Rotarians are doing to address the issue.

 

 

 

March 24: Rob Saka, Seattle City Councilmember 

On Tuesday, March 24, we welcome Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka as our special guest. Councilmember Saka has represented District 1 (West Seattle, Georgetown, South Park, Sodo, and Pioneer Square) since 2024. He is a public school dad of three, attorney, community safety advocate, Air Force Veteran, and West Seattle resident

 

 

 

 

March 31: Todd Jones, South Seattle College Automotive Technology Instructor

On Tuesday, March 31, we welcome Todd Jones from the South Seattle College Automotive Technology Program as our guest presenter. Our club loves this program and awards four scholarships to automotive technology students each year (see our 2/14 post about the 2026 Earl Cruzen Scholarships awarded on 2/10).