UNITE FOR GOOD

IT'S BEEN A WONDERFUL YEAR TO BE YOUR DISTRICT DIRECTOR. I've visited over 50 Rotary, Rotaract and Interact Clubs and I'm proud to report that Rotary is strong and healthy throughout District 5000 - Hawaii. We may have different small, medium or large clubs and we may do different types of community service projects and we may donate different amounts to The Rotary Foundation, but we all share the desire to do good in our community, our nation and in the world. All our clubs are full of amazing people that support each other in friendship, in business and in service.

With the coming of a new Rotary year, we need to renew our membership and our commitment to 'Service Above Self'. The growth of membership in our club allows us to do more for our community. Every project for our youth, for our needy, for our kupuna, for our veterans and for our environment is important. Without you and Rotary, who will do these projects, big or small? It's truly inspiring to know that our club, Rotary, is on the verge of eliminating the terrible disease of Polio around the world. No country is trusted enough to be allowed to vaccinate millions of children around the world! But Rotary is making a miracle happen, saving lives and reducing suffering throughout the world. It makes me proud to be a Rotarian in my community and in the world!

Donations from Hawaii Rotarians to The Rotary Foundation with EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year) payments provided over $120,000.00 in medical supplies for our Polynesian neighbors in Micronesia. Our D5000 team of twelve went to Pohnpei in May and that Global Project helped to save lives now and into the future. This trip helped me understand the value of Rotary more than ever.

With the start of a new year, consider your role in your Rotary. I've been a member for 38 years and for the first 30 years I only attended meetings, paid my dues and made minimum donations. Then I stepped forward and joined a committee, then chaired the committee, then became a club officer, and club President. All of that and my increased knowledge of Rotary allowed me to be honored as your District 5000 Governor for this past year. I thank you for your trust and support and I look forward to sharing Rotary with you for many years into the future. I highly recommend you take a leadership role in your club... You too can be District Governor someday!

MAHALO,

Nancy Cabral
District Governor

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Rotary International's presidential message for the 2025-26 is "Unite for Good". This message encourages Rotary members to be a force for unity and positive change by embracing growth, service, and connection.

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Membership Forum
Jun. 10, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
RI Convention in Taipei
Jun. 13, 2026 – Jun. 17, 2026
District Public Image Meeting
Jun. 18, 2026 4:30 p.m.
Youth Service Chairs
Jun. 22, 2026
International World Series - Thailand
Jun. 25, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
RAG Mental Health Initiatives
Jun. 26, 2026 5:00 p.m.
2025-2026 Year End Wrap Up
Jun. 27, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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Rotary’s theme for June, Rotary Fellowships Month, is to recognize the importance of international fellowship and goodwill among Rotarians with similar recreational and vocational interests, promote increased participation in fellowships, and increase understanding of this program. Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience. Membership in a fellowship is open to any interested individual. You can contact a fellowship directly by using the links on the Rotary website at: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/more-fellowships

FELLOWSHIPS BY THE NUMBERS: 57,000 PEOPLE belong to Rotary Fellowships.in 100+ Active Fellowships in 150+ countries.

Kauai, June 7, Taste of Hawaii, 11:30am-3:30pm at Smith’s Tropical Paradise. The 34th Taste of Hawaiʻi, the premier culinary event in the state and is affectionately called “THE ULTIMATE Sunday Brunch,” and definitely lives up to its name. Taste of Hawaiʻi features Hawaiʻi-based vendors serving up their best dishes, sweets, and delectable cocktails, mocktails, and craft beers. Stroll and Savor through the lush gardens of Smtih’s Tropical Paradise while savoring the delicacies offered. All inclusive event. This drool-worthy annual event is not only an opportunity to sample an abundance of different dishes in a stunning location, but it funds valuable scholarships and local nonprofit initiatives. This fundraiser features 25+ chefs from restaurants around Hawaii,10+ beverage vendors, 12+ musical and entertainment groups, Online silent auction, Smith’s™ Tropical Paradise stunning 30 acre private park, FREE Parking and shuttle service from VIDINHA STADIUM to/from Smith’s. Buy tickets at: https://tasteofhawaii.net/

Rotary Volunteers Needed for Statewide Rescue Tube Project - Drowning remains one of Hawaiʻi’s most serious and heartbreaking public safety issues. According to the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 15 in Hawaiʻi. From 2013 to 2022, an average of 80.4 drowning deaths occurred each year statewide. That means more than 800 families lost a loved one during that 10-year period, leaving lasting emotional and financial impacts across countless ʻohana.

The Rescue Tube Foundation is working to change that. Started in 2010, the Rescue Tube Foundation grew out of the Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay’s efforts to prevent drownings on Kauaʻi, where more people have died in the ocean than on the highway. Public Rescue Tubes are flotation devices placed at beaches and other water-access areas so bystanders can help stabilize a swimmer in distress while protecting themselves until lifeguards or emergency responders arrive.

The 13th Annual Hilo Brewfest, put on by the Rotary Club of Hilo, is set for July 11 at the Beautiful Hilo Yacht Club. Over 70 kinds of local and statewide brews are accompanied by ono-licious food sampling and rockin' live bands. Ticket available at hilobrewfest.com

Congratulations to Jeremiah O. Leonard, a member of the Rotary Club of Hilo and Owner and President of Sun Construction Inc., has being named the 2026 Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Person of the Year for the State of Hawaii. He will be honored in Washington DC along with many other State awardees.

A "Farm Learn Earn" program started in West Kauai, as this type of program is needed. The program also just received money to purchase a tent from the West Kaua‘i Rotary using District Grant funds. That tent will be for the program’s nursery so seeds can be germinated on site instead of at participants’ homes. Kauai’s commercial farmer training program, GoFarm, recently closed its Kaua‘i Community College site, leaving the Farm Learn Earn program likely the only program of its kind on the island. The Farm Learn Earn program is also different in that its participants’ harvests are already committed to buyers, said Emilio Ruiz-Romero, a farmer and co-owner of ResiRoots Cafe. Read this article form Civil Beat:

In the aftermath of the devastating storm that wreaked havoc across our state, the Rotary Club of Wahiawa-Waialua went to work to help our North Shore neighbors. RCWW in collaboration with multiple partners: the Wahiawa Hongwanji; Mililani Hongwanji; Wahiawa Lions Club; Whitmore Economic Development Group; Ho`ala School; UH Office of Civic and Community Engagement; and the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center was able to provide nearly 200 meals over the past two days for families impacted by the storm and feed volunteers helping with the cleanup. Working with Pastor Danny and Pastor Bob, North Shore Christian Fellowship, who identified the need, RCWW answered the call (see attached photos).

The Service Above Self Award was presented to Arjun Aryal of the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset on March 12, 2026. The Service Above Self Award is considered the highest honor that Rotary International (RI) can bestow on a member. It recognizes up to 150 outstanding Rotarians and Rotaractors each year whose service makes an impact on humanity. Nominators Dan Murariu and Beth Hoban wrote that Arjun’s legacy is not just in the projects completed, but in the increased spirit of engagement and action he fosters in every Rotarian he encounters. He is an outstanding example of how to translate the Rotary motto into daily, measurable humanitarian service.