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Hawai'i Rotary District 5000

Rotary Expands in Hawaii: New Club Chartered with Global Vision and Local Impact

Hawaii Rotary is thrilled to announce the launch of the newest club in our District 5000 — the Rotary Club of Aloha Hawaii International! This vibrant new club officially chartered on Saturday in downtown Honolulu, bringing together 24 passionate members committed to service locally and globally. With Charter President Chris Puttock and President-Elect Lyla Berg at the helm, the club embraces hybrid meetings that span islands, states, and nations. Their focus on both community and international projects — including global grants — truly embodies the Rotary spirit of Service Above Self.

Read DG Ted Faigle's heartfelt welcome message in the link below.

View photos taken this past Saturday at the inaugural club meeting by clicking on the image to the left.

 

From Curiosity to Connection: Aloha Action Campaign Opens Doors to Rotary

Aloha Action Campaign In Full Swing

Aloha Action is Rotary District 5000’s newest initiative to raise awareness of Hawaii Rotary, promote our People of Action service projects, and generate membership interest. This campaign invites community members to “try before you buy” by participating in our service projects through the Rotary Experience Pass program. Get involved, make a difference, and experience the impact of Rotary firsthand.

Click here to learn how the campaign works.

As a humanitarian organization, Rotary makes peace a cornerstone of our mission. And so, Promoting Peace is one of our seven Areas of Focus. The Rotary Peace Fellowship and its Peace Centers train leaders to prevent and mediate conflict through fully-funded fellowships for a Master’s Degree or Professional (post-graduate) Certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution.

Applications for the new academic year, Fall of 2026, are now available. I serve as the D5000 main point of contact and support for the Rotary Peace Fellowship, and I ask for your help in finding qualified candidates. If you or your suggested candidate have questions or seek more information, please contact me directly.

Alan Kusunoki
Rotary Peace Fellowship, D5000 Chair
808-938-6771

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ShelterBox has officially partnered with our friends at Districts 5280 and 5300 to support wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles!

Effective January 28, any donations made to the LA Wildfire Fund through #ShelterBox will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $100,000! This means your generosity will go twice as far in providing critical aid to those affected.

ShelterBox USA will handle donations, provide tax receipts, and match every contribution up to $100,000.

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