Get Ready to Boost Your Rotary I.Q. - Online Spring Learning Series First Two Saturdays in AprilAre you ready to take your Rotary knowledge to the next level? Look no further than the upcoming Rotary in Hawai'i Online Spring Learning Series! This two-part series on April 1st and 8th, 2023, from 9:00 A.M. to noon, 12:00 P.M. via Zoom, features 18 different sessions led by experienced volunteer leaders. Learn, Collaborate, and Take Action!
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DISCON Hilo 2023 - EventsDISCON Hilo 2023 is just around the corner. We look forward to seeing you in Hilo on May 19 through 21. If you have not done so, there is still time to register for the full three-day package or a la carte. Here's a day-by-day highlight of events.
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Eco Rotary Club Exceed Goals in Genki Ball ProjectHawai'i Rotary was featured on March 11, 2023 on Hawaii News Now, KITV, and KHON for the work led by the Eco Rotary Club of Kaka'ako. |
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Public Image Learning Series | Mondays at 3pm on Zoom
 The District Public Image Resource Team is hosting a 9-week learning series on all things Public Image. The series started on Monday, February 27th and continues each Monday through April 24th. The sessions start at 3:00pm and are between 20-45 minutes, depending on the session. Read more to see the learning topics and schedule. Visit the District Events Calendar to register for a session.
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Annual Rotarians at Work Day - April 22Each year clubs around the State get out to execute a Community Service Project. This year, it is April 22, which happens to be Earth Day too! We are participating in Kahu Hawaii's Volunteer Month and our projects can be listed for others to join you. We will have a group listing under Rotary D5000 on the Kanu Hawaii website and the postings are being coordinated by Kristina Tomino for Youth Service Chair, Ryan Char. Read more for the projects planned so far.
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Girls Empowerment Initiative
“I raise up my voice — not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard … we cannot all succeed when half of us are held back." - Malala Yousafza Welcome to March! It was in 1987 that Congress declared this month National Women’s Month, celebrating the vital role that women and girls have played in American history. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. You already know that Women are active participants in Rotary, serving their communities in increasing numbers and serving in leadership positions in Rotary. The 1989 Council on Legislation vote to admit women into Rotary clubs worldwide remains a watershed moment in the history of Rotary. The vote followed the decades-long efforts of men and women from all over the Rotary world to allow the admission of women into Rotary clubs, and several close votes at previous Council meetings. Rotary International also celebrates women and girls through the Girls’ Empowerment Initiative which debuted in 2022 and has continued today. Rotary Clubs are encouraged to engage in projects that empower girls, through education, health, clean water, disease prevention, community and economic development, the environment or peace and conflict prevention-Rotary’s seven areas of focus. Our District has a team of committed volunteers from Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, and Kauai who meet monthly via zoom to discuss potential girl’s empowerment projects and share ideas for speakers that clubs can use as a resource for girls’ empowerment issues (the speakers and projects are listed on the District's Girls Empowerment page - CLICK HERE to go to the sitepage). Continue reading to learn about upcoming events. |
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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Month During March, Rotary Water and Sanitation Month, we’re celebrating our commitment to create healthier communities by supplying clean water and sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Here are just a few examples of club service projects that are creating a lasting impact: Clean water is a basic human right that many are often denied. There are 2.5 billion people in the world that lack access to improved sanitation and 748 million people that don’t have clean drinking water. Nearly 1400 children die each day from diseases caused by lack of sanitation and unsafe water. When people have access to clean water, they live healthier and more productive lives. Through Rotary programs, we make schools healthier, bring water for a communities, provide access to toilets and more. |
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Island Events for Hawai'i Rotary's Girl Empowerment Initiatives begins March 5th on Hawai'i Island
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Peacebuilding & Conflict Prevention Month Peace is a cornerstone of Rotary’s mission. By carrying out service projects in this area of focus and supporting Rotary Peace Fellowships and scholarships, you become part of Rotary’s effort to address the underlying causes of conflict, such as poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources. During Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month in February, review Rotary’s brochure about our peace efforts and find ways to get involved in building more stable, peaceful communities. Rotary was present at the inception of the United Nations in 1945 and was one of only 42 organizations invited to serve as consultants to the U.S. delegation to the UN charter conference in San Francisco, California, USA. Throughout that process, Rotary members served as delegates, advisers, and consultants: guiding agendas, drafting resolutions, and helping resolve disputes between delegates.
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Hawai'i Rotary District 5000 at Southwest PETS (Presidents-Elect Training Seminar) |
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2023 Olelo Youth Xchange Video Contest
2023 'Olelo Youth Xchange Video Contest "Creating Peace" category sponsored by the Rotary Club of Honolulu. Open to all students across Hawaii from kindergarten through college.(public, private, home school). It’s time to “Empower Youth Voices” by entering Hawaiʿi’s largest statewide student video competition. Youth Xchange 2023 continues to encourage and expand student participation and impact so that Hawaiʻi’s young voices can be heard. 'Olelo, in Hawaiian, means "to speak". All entries must focus on an Issue that affects community, our state or the world. A big mahalo to the educators who continue to encourage students to use this platform to speak up and speak out on issues of concern.
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Pearl City High School Interact Club creates and sends Holiday cards of Joy for Hospitalized children throughout America
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Rotary Gives Thanks Multi-club Project
Every year on the last Saturday of each November, Rotary International celebrates “Rotary Gives Thanks” - a day of showing gratitude, appreciation and respect for individuals, groups and communities that strive for a better life. In November 2019, the Rotary Club of West Pearl Harbor launched its inaugural Thanksgiving meal distribution for the clients of Pacific Gateway Center (PGC) in Kalihi. Additional Rotary members from Waianae Coast, Kapolei, Kapolei Sunset, West Honolulu, Kaneohe, and Pau Hana joined in, and roasted eight turkeys, provided all the Thanksgiving fixings with pumpkin pie, canned juice, and a Goodie Bag for each child. The following year in 2020, our event became a “grab and go” Thanksgiving bento distribution and we added the farmers at the Kunia site. Rotary members from Ewa Beach and Pearlridge joined in. In 2021, we repeated the same. This year in 2022, we’ve seen the numbers increase at the Kalihi site with more clients from Ukraine. For the Kalihi site clients we will distribute $15 WalMart gift cards for each adult in each household, plus snack bags for the children. For the Kunia farmers, we will continue the Thanksgiving bento distribution with pumpkin pie, canned juice and snack bags for the children during their farmers meeting on Weds., Nov. 23rd. Organizer Sonya Mendez wrote to PGC, "It is our way of saying Thank you for showing us what hope, perseverence and determination looks like…thank you for being an example to all of us that the human spirit can never be broken, when you know in your heart and soul that a better life awaits you…thank you.” Message from PGC: Dear Sonya, To all the Rotarians who shared joy, goodness, kindness and love to PGC's clients this holiday season. We are so deeply appreciative of your generosity and aloha. All the joys of the season to all of you! Each of you make each year memorable for all of us! With aloha, Pacific Gateway Center.
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Environmental Survey -West Maui Residents
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November is Foundation Month The Rotary Foundation is recognized as one of the most effective and well-managed charitable organizations in the world, with 14 consecutive the highest ratings from Charity Navigator. We know that the Foundation is helping Rotary members do good in the world. It is through the generosity of Rotarians and that powers the good work that the Foundation supports. November is Rotary Foundation Month; to make a contribution, go to rotary.org/donate. Remember The Rotary Foundation this Giving Tuesday, 29 November. This global day of generosity is an opportunity for all Rotary members to make a big impact with a gift of any size to our Annual Fund-SHARE. Last year, we raised more than ever before — over US$1 million! We’re asking you to help us surpass that this year, so that we can do even more good together. |
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RYLA Hawaii Returns
RYLA Hawaii returns to in person camps in February 2023 for Hawai'i Island, Maui, and Oahu.Join the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, a FREE leadership camp for high school student sponsored by Hawaii Rotary Clubs. Interested in attending or volunteering on your island? Visit RYLAHawaii.org Hawai'i Island: February 17-19, 2023 |
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Meet & Greet RI President Nominee Stephanie Urchick (Nov 19, 2022)
The Rotary Club of Poipu Beach is sponsoring a Meet & Greet with Rotary International President Nominee Stephanie Urchick along with a membership program by Stephanie and PDG Tom Gump. Stephanie and Tom have developed an engaging and outstanding membership training program centered around Rotary's Change Model and how you can transform your Rotary club's culture without alienating those resistant to change.
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Rotary Zones 26 & 27 Present: Building a Successful Media Strategy
Relationships with the media can determine your success in promoting your club's projects, membership opportunities, and fundraisers. In addition, these relations are vital to securing coverage to raise awareness of Rotary and your club's work. And building a positive reputation is always helpful in reaching the club's goals. This training is for District Public Image Chairs, Club Public Image Chairs, and all Public Image Committee members. Come and learn about the resources Rotary International has created to make your job easier, where to find them, and how to use them. And bring your questions because we will have media experts who are also Rotarians available to answer your questions and provide tips to improve your media strategy. Panelists include:Renai Bodley Miller, President/General Manager of KPCW, NPR affiliate in Park City, Utah, Park City Rotary Marlene Olsen, GoodStanding Outreach, Public Outreach Strategist, Rotary Club of Reno, Nevada Luanne Arrendondo, Rotary Zone 26/27 Public Image Coordinator, Rotary Club of Greater San Gabriel Valley Joshua Laguana, District Public Image Chair, Rotary Club of Hickam Pearl Harbor in Hawaii |
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Hawai'i Rotary District 5000 Presents: College Webinar 2022Hawai'i Rotary District 5000 is proud to present an opportunity for our high school students, developed by Rotarians in the district. On November 8th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, the District Youth Services Committee welcomes special presentations from representatives at the various Hawai'i colleges, as well as information about Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities.  |
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Office of Hawaiian Affairs & Rotary Forum
On Tuesday, October 18th, Olelo Channel 53 aired an OHA-Rotary Forum with members from the Rotary Club of Kaneohe as they discuss community issues with this year's candidates for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). Continue reading to view additional airings on Olelo Channel 49. |
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Genki Hou! To Thrive Again!
Lili`uokalani Gardens in Hilo, a beloved 5 acre traditional Waihonu fish pond with surrounding park (21 acres), is enjoyed by all residents and visitors alike (250,000 users annually)! Project Genki Hou, To Thrive Again! will utilize Effective Microorganisms (EM) to clean the pond by remediating sludge. Coordinators: Rotary Club of Pāhoa Sunset, South Hilo and Hilo. In collaboration with: Friends of Liliu`okalani Gardens,Eco Rotary Club of Kaka`ako, Rotary Club of Hiroshima, Ho`oulu Lāhui (501c3), Kua O Ka Lā Charter School, County of Hawai`i and EM Hawaii. Utilizing native wisdom of the Hawaiian moon calendar, we will make the Geniki balls on the new Hilo moon on Saturday Nov 5th to inoculate for one month prior to the first ball toss on Dec 3rd, 2022. Second toss will be in March and the third set of balls will be made on Rotarians at Work day April 22nd and the toss will occur in May during the District Conference. For more information, call Susie Osborne at 808-640-3439 or susie@kuaokala.org. To sign up to make the EM Genki balls on Nov 5, 10am-1pm at Kua O Ka Lā Charter School (Green House) at 345 Makalika Road, Panaewa, go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BABAF23A4FBC70-genki   |
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Li Hay, Upcountry Maui, Maui News ArticleRotary club members may come from all walks of life, but they have one thing in common: They really love being Rotarians. Just ask Li Hay of Equity One Real Estate, who joined the Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui in the spring of 2020 and currently serves as its president. For Hay, becoming a Rotarian two-and-a-half years ago was a natural fit. “Rotary provided an efficient, overarching organization to help many of the nonprofits I once helped individually,” she said. “I love doing service work to help my community and contributing to Rotary’s global efforts for health, education and peace. I also love that I have a global community of like-minded people to visit when I travel.” Rotary is an international service organization composed of business and professional leaders who create positive and lasting change in communities around the world. Among its many accomplishments, Rotary International is credited with initiating the global effort to eradicate polio. Over the years, it has helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against the disease in 122 countries, reducing polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide. |
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Are You Going? DISCON 2023 HiloFor the first time ever, Rotary in Hawai'i's District Conference will be held in Hilo, the Big Island. Will you be there?  |
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Dictionaries to Third Graders!
From Barry Villamil: The RC of Pearlridge Foundation annually sponsors free dictionaries to over 650 third grade students and their teachers representing 12 Aiea and Pearl City elementary schools. Their Foundation also financially supports two students from each school with Good Citizen Awards that consists of a Good Citizen Award certificate and a $50.00 check. The students are selected by their teachers at the end of the school year for best exemplifying the Principles of Rotary International’s Four Way Test. Neil Blomberg, Principal, Kanoelani Elementary School said, “It’s always nice when a group like the Rotary Club of Pearlridge comes and supports the local schools and seeing the kids and their excitement looking at the dictionaries and using them. It’s a great tool for them for the rest of the year, so we’re really grateful for the help and partnership with the Rotary Club of Pearlridge. The students are always motivated to do well, but I think the Good Citizen Award might take them to the next level. That’s an exciting opportunity for them as well. Thank you! |
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Out of The Darkness’ a World Day of Hope and Awareness
‘Out of The Darkness’ a World Day of Hope and Awareness’ by Rick Tabor, MS, LMHC | RC of Honolulu | Rotary Cares Walk, Team Captain World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed every year on September 10th, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. Hawai’i’s American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of Darkness Walk, raised $65,252.75. AFSP Co-Chair & Rotarian, Kathleen Rhoads Merriam says, walk organizer’s goal was $50,000. 200 walkers were expected and over 600 walkers participated in the event. Hawai’i truly cares about suicide prevention. After a two year pandemic break, the in-person enthusiasim was incredible. As team captain for our Rotary Cares Walk Team and helping set up the Rotary Refreshment tent, I felt the love all morning. As we moved past the stigma and listened to listen, in hopes of a world that cares for those who want to be heard. Saturday’s event was incredible! Thank you Kathleen, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Out of Darkness Walk volunteers and participants! |
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Rotary All-Member Survey coming soonHeads up: The 2022 Rotary All-Member Survey is your chance to tell us about your experience as a member — what you like, what you don't, and how we can make your membership experience even better. The survey is being sent to all Rotary and Rotaract members for whom we have a current email address. To ensure that you receive it, sign in to My Rotary and update your email address by 1 October. Then, look for the Rotary All-Member Survey in your inbox in early October. |
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West Maui Community Wellness Fair
West Maui Community Wellness Fair On August 27th, the Rotary Clubs of West Maui, in partnership with the Lahaina United Methodist Church, held a Wellness Fair, which was funded in part by The Rotary Foundation grant funds. Kihei-Wailei President Al Weiland reported that there were 30 organizations, from keiki to kupuna participating, along with 2 Food Trucks; Feed My Sheep signing up people for food assistance and handing out free food. We had a Qi Gong class; followed by CPR training for 50 people; followed by a chair Yoga class. We handed out passports for adults to get stamped and turn back in for a door prize; about 100 were filled out and turned back in. Joanne Laird ran a prize wheel for keiki and handed out around 100 prizes. In addition, we had entertainment - first a 50-member Lahainaluna Band, and then Uncle George Kahumoku played guitar and sang for about 2 hours. The initial feedback from the vendors was all positive, and they were happy they came - "let us know your next event". (Click the "Read more" for more pictures and the Press Release)     |
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Rotary Youth Exchange is Back in Business!ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE IS IN BUSINESS! Youth Exchange is back! We have three students outbound from Hana sponsored by Lahaina Sunset and one from Big Island sponsored by North Hawaii. Hennessy is in Chile, Mahea is in France and Kawai, who has not left for Spain just yet. They are all spending their junior year abroad. Lily from Kamuela is in Belgium where she is a gap year student as she was supposed to go abroad when COVID hit so we are excited that she is able to fulfill her dreams this year. There are four students who are inbound. Sara from Italy is spending her year in Hana and sponsored by Lahaina Sunset. Julie from Norway is sponsored by Maui Upcountry. Elsa from France is sponsored by North Hawaii. Nico from Sao Paulo, Brazil is sponsored by Poipu Beach. Please take the opportunity to meet these students and invite them to speak at your club. I am hoping to have the students visit each of the islands. This is a perfect opportunity for your club to experience Youth Exchange. Youth Exchange in Hawaii has different challenges than the mainland, like having events where the students in the district get to meet the other students and other club’s members meet in a social setting. I am hoping that you know of a way to bring the students in for 2 or 3 nights to your island, participate in a service project, meet other students with the interact club you may be sponsoring and see something special on your island like a special hike or a boat trip. If you have a home that could house the students (hide-a-beds and air mattresses work just fine) or know an inexpensive location that could have housing, please let me know. I cannot do this alone. I need your club’s help. I do have some funds to assist with costs. Please let me know if you can assist in making this an amazing year just as your counterparts in Chile and Europe are doing for our kids. Please reach out to me at d5000rye@gmail.com or 808.634.2988. Yours in Rotary, Tom Gross, 808-634-2988 D5000 Hawaii Youth Exchange Chair Lily's arrival in Belgium and Nicolas arrives on Kauai. Student from Milan with her Hana host family and counselors    |
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Rotary People of Action Summits
PEOPLE OF ACTION SUMMITS Registration for the Zone Institute November 10-12 in Salt Lake City is still open. Go to trailstopeace.com for more info. Our Zone 26/27 has put together People of Action Summits for you to attend either in-person or virtually. The Zone is made up of thousands of Rotary members across the Western US, as well as part of British Columbia, Canada. The People of Action Summits will provide an opportunity for Rotary members to join forces with communities and industry experts to tackle some of the biggest challenges we face. It’s all about individuals identifying issues, solving problems, and making a difference. More info at: https://zone2627.org/ Green Transportation and Clean Energy Hybrid Summit, San Jose, CA, Sep 10, 4pm GMT COST: $20 for in-person attendees, and free for virtual attendees REGISTER at https://events.humanitix.com/2022environmentsummit (in-Person attendees). Virtual attendees/webinar registration (Free): https://tinyurl.com/2pcrulvs or https://esrag.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZHmWewEeRKSNxlYXqUnF3w PROMO: https://youtu.be/UVxGHYkOgZU Water: Source to Sea Hybrid Summit, New Port Beach, CA, Sept 10-11, 4:30pm GMT COST: $50 for in-person attendees, and $10 for virtual attendees, REGISTER at https://rotarysummits.com/water/ Healthy Soils Virtual Summit, Fort Collins, CO, Sept 10, 3pm GMT COST: $25 for virtual attendees, REGISTER at https://rotarysummits.com/soils/ Stop Human Trafficking, Virtual and In-Person in San Diego, CA, Oct 1, COST: $50 for in-person or virtual. REGISTER at https://rotarysummits.com/human-trafficking/ |
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Youth Programs: Is your club compliant with youth protection?
Rotary International strives to create and maintain a safe environment for all youth who participate in Rotary activities. To the best of their ability, Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses and partners, and other volunteers must safeguard the children and young people they come into contact with and protect them from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. |
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New District Public Image ResourceThe District Public Image team has created a new resource for clubs and Rotarians.
Looking to create a brand compliant club logo? Looking for the Imagine Rotary theme? Visit www.RotaryD5000.org/public- If your club is interested in getting a public image review of your website and/or social media accounts, or if you are interested in having one of our District Public Image Co-Chairs speak at your club, email PublicImage@RotaryD5000.org. |
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIESOne of the initiatives of our District Education Team is to help develop leaders and, as District Trainer Benson Medina puts it, raise your Rotary I.Q. Besides the many Saturday workshops for the Committee Chairs and Committees, there is, at the 101-level, a quarterly "Kuleana, A Course in Leadership" Zoom sessions, starting on September 3. At the 201-level, we have the District Leadership Academy for Past Club Presidents, which is 8 monthly sessions, starting August 20th. Registration closes soon. Click here for info and application We have quarterly sessions for the Boards to share best practices to strengthen the support team. The Spring Training Assemblies in March and April will help the incoming chairs and committees to prepare for their positions. Session information and Zoom links can be found on the rotaryd5000.org website in the District Calendar. Rotary International offers tons of courses in the Learning Center, not only for club positions, but also for personal growth, including Professional Development courses in public speaking by Toastmasters. Log in to rotary.org and check out the Course Catalog at : https://learn.rotary.org/members/pages/36/course-catalogs
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GLOBAL GRANT PROJECT IN PAPUA NEW GUINEAHere's an example of how Rotary funds save lives. The Omben Village Water Project District Grant will provide a safe water source to the 800 people living in Omben Village located in rural Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea. The project will be managed by Water Hands Hope, a Honolulu-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by James Ham, working in Papua New Guinea since 2013. The District Grant is broken down into three components: RC Honolulu Sunset will purchase the rain catchment tank, RC Windward Oahu will purchase the water tap, and pipe fittings, and RC Kaneohe will purchase Sawyer bucket filters and buckets to be used for teaching programs in local schools and in homes of the villagers. Rotarians Murray Visser and Bede Cooray (RC Windward Oahu) along with James Ham (RC Honolulu Sunset) will travel with 13 other volunteers from Water Hands Hope to implement this project as well as global grant GG2231243 which will provide ultrasound devices and specialized training to emergency physicians at 4 hospitals in Papua New Guinea. Below is a picture of their current water source and some pictures from our previous projects in the same region of Papua New Guinea.    |
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AUGUST IS ROTARY MEMBERSHIP MONTH It’s time to celebrate your Rotary Club, your members and all the good you do in your community and around the world. There are many ways to join in the celebration, but here are a few activities to get you started:
We are 1422 Rotary members in 53 clubs strong at the start of this year and we know that when people find value in Rotary membership and see all the good we are doing in the world, they will want to join you for fellowship and service. |
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First Year Rotarian
Kathy Lum, Rotary Club of Mililani Sunrise, is the President-elect for Rotary year 2023-2024 and was inducted one year ago. Here is a recap of Kathy's first year in Rotary.
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Rotarian Newsletter 6/30/2022Newsletter for June 30, 2022  |
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Rotarian Newsletter 6/19/2022Newsletter for June 19, 2022 |
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Rotarian Newsletter 6/6/2022Newsletter for June 6, 2022 |
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Rotarian Newsletter 5/30/2022Newsletter for May 30, 2022 |
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Rotarian Newsletter 5/9/2022Newsletter for May 9, 2022 |
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2027 Rotary Convention Rotary announced it will hold its annual gathering in Honolulu for the membership service organization’s 118th convention on June 5-9, 2027. |
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Pledge to Promote PeaceRotarians, take the pledge to promote peace by adding your name to the blog. Log in to rotaryd5000.org and click on the Comments bubble at the top of this story and enter your name and club name.  Click the Read More button for names of those who have taken the pledge.
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Career ConversationsWe have an opportunity to bring in Leaders to share their insights about their industries and philosophy about their business life. If you would like to hear a speaker on a particular topic, please add your suggestion, comment or request in the "Comment" blog below. You must be logged in the District website to write or view comments.
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2021-22 RI President's Theme RI President Shekar Mehta’s theme for 2021-22 is Serve to Change Lives. He is urging members to become more involved in service projects, saying that caring for and serving others is the best way to live because it changes not only other people’s lives but also our own.
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Kauai Clubs Award ScholarshipsLIHUE — The five Rotary clubs on Kauai have announced recipients of the 2020 Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation (HRYF) Scholarships. Each student receives $5,000 to attend an accredited four year college or university in the United States. The clubs, students, and fields of study are: • Rotary Club of West Kauai: Leslie Uri, Waimea High School, Nursing at Washington State University • Rotary Club of Poipu Beach: Macy Melchor, Kauai High School, Nursing at Washington State University • Rotary Club of Kauai: Destrey Shibuya, Kauai High School, Electrical Engineering at College of Wooster • Rotary Club of Kapaa: Kasiah Vercelli, Kapaa High School, Religion and Ancient Civilizations at Agnes Scott College • Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay: Lana Ersoy, Kapaa High School, Biology at University of Southern California\“We are so happy to support these students to continue their education,” said Ray Paler, Trustee of the Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation. “We are extremely excited to see what they will accomplish. Ted Faigle, Assistant Governor for Rotary on Kauai, added, “A key area of service for Rotary clubs is to mentor, assist, and empower young people. These scholarships are one of the many ways that Rotary clubs in Hawaii do that.” Each year the 52 Rotary clubs across Hawaii select recipients for HRYF scholarships. Scholarships awarded across the state this year total more than $270,000. The Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation was created in 1976 by Maurice “Sully” Sullivan, founder of Foodland Supermarkets, when he served as the District Governor for Rotary in Hawaii. It was his desire to assist Hawaii’s high school graduates to realize their potential by attending a college of their choice here in Hawaii or on the mainland United States. Since its inception HRYF has granted scholarships across Hawaii totaling almost $7 million. HRYF receives donations from Rotary club members and other community minded people and foundations. Donations can be made at www.hawaiirotaryyouthfoundation.org. |
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Barnes Consulting, Inc. P.O. Box 808 Haleiwa, HI 96712 (251) 554-4883 |
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Carolann Biederman Consulting 44-391 Nilu Street #4 Kaneohe, HI 96744 (808) 386-7728 Carolann Biederman President |
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Peg Jackson & Associates 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. #1105 Honolulu, HI 96815 (415) 609-5341 Peggy M. Jackson Business Continuity & Risk Management |
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Alarm & Access Control Technologies, Inc. HC 3 Box 11095 Keaau, HI 96749 (808) 930-3032 aactvision.com Patricia Terada President Rotary Club of Hilo | |
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American Floor & Home 302 Sand Island Access Rd. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 725-2205 americanfloorandhome.com David K. Arita Founder Rotary Club of Ala Moana | |
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Drainpipe Plumbing and Solar, LLC P.O. Box 1128 Pahoa, HI 96778 (808) 966-9002 John Gapp Owner Rotary Club of Hilo Bay | |
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Grace Pacific LLC 949 Kamokila Blvd, Suite 200 Kapolei, HI 96707 (808) 478-3266 Bob Peterson Sales Representative Metro Honolulu | |
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Hensel Phelps Construction Co. 841 Bishop Street, Suite 2001 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 535-9500 Allie Ackerman Project Manager Windward Sunrise of Oahu | |
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Island Asphalt Maintenance, Inc 75-5660 Kopiko Street Suite C7-465 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (808) 322-5672 Jenny Rasmussen Vice President Rotary Club of Kona | |
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Island Drafting & Special Inspections | |
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Pacific Recreation Co., LLC 99-899 Iwaena Street, #113 Aiea, HI 96701 (808) 488-0644 Dave Hamil President The Rotary Club of Waikiki | |
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ProVision Solar, Inc. 69 Railroad Avenue, Suite A7 Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 969-3281 Kim Keahiolalo Sales and Marketing Manager Rotary Club of Hilo Bay | |
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RevoluSun 660 Ala Moana Blvd. #220A Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 469-5022 Steven Mazur Commercial Project Developer Eco Rotary Club of Kakaako | |
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STI Solar Roofing and Air Conditioning 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy Suite 1300 Lihue, HI 96766 (808) 212-9339 Chris Reyher Sales Manager Kapaa Rotary Club | |
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Sun Construction, Inc. HCR 1 Box 5446 Keaau, HI 96749 (808) 982-9530 Jeremiah Leonard President Rotary Club of Hilo |
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Athena Clinic 1319 Punahou St. #1070 (Kapiolani Hospital) (808) 944-8551 Robert Peterson Medical Director Metro |
H.K. Blaisdell-Brennan, M.D., L.L.C. 1188 Bishop Street, Suite 1810, Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 946-2002 Helen K. Blaisdell-Brennan, M.D. M.D., Psychiatry Rotary Club of West Honolulu |
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Hawaii at Health Work Hawaii (808) 535-5980 Valerie Davison (Au) Workplace Wellness Manager Metro Rotary |
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IVDiagnostics, Inc. P.O. Box 873 Kula, HI 96790 (808) 707-9710 Frank Szczepanski Cofounder & Chairman Upcountry Maui |
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Kokua Kalihi Valley Community Health Center 2239 North School St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 791-9400 Dr. Poki'i Balaz Provider and GRACE Project Coordinator |
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Linden Family Medicine Clinic 400 Hualani St. Suite 196 Hilo HI 96720 (808) 961-0146 Margaret Rosemary Linden Rotary Club of South Hilo |
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Maui Cancer Wellness Retreats P.O.Box 881199 Pukalani, HI 96788 (808) 866-6155 Bridget S. Bongaard MD President and Medical Director Rotary Club of Maui |
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Maui Medical Group 2189 Main Street Wailuku HI 96793 (808) 242-6464 Anne Biedel, MD Site Supervisor/Physician, Lahaina Clinic |
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Ohana Pacific Management Company 3-3420 Kuhio Hwy. Ste. 300, Lihue, HI 96766 (808) 651-4596 Kurt Akamine Vice President |
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Pacific Health Ministry 1245 Young St , Suite 204 Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 591-6556 Rev. Anke Flohr Executive Director Kane’ohe |
Stanley F. H. Wong Dentistry 1600 Kapiolani Blvd Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 955-3522 Stanley F. H. Wong, DDS Dentist Rotary Club of West Honolulu |
William McKenzie, MD 302 California Ave. #210 Wahiawa, HI. 96786 (808) 622-2212 William McKenzie RCWW |
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Young Living Essential Oils 137 Kuuala St., Kailua HI 96734 (808) 386-7555 Susan Szabo Independent Distributor Rotary E-Club of Hawaii |
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Blue Hair Mermaid 2414 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu Hawaii 96815 (808) 922-1999 Flora Lu President Waikiki Rotary Club |
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HaberVision.com 15710 W Colfax Ave., #204 Golden CO 80401 (303) 459-2222 Kat Haber Affinity Rep kathaber@aol.com WE Rotary |
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Hawaii Monarch Chocolate 826 Queen Street, # 200 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 591-8826 Terry Lo General Manager West Honolulu Rotary Club |
Humble Soul 5619 Bennion Court Honolulu, HI 96818 (808) 294-8185 Gabrielle Elliott Co-Owner Rotary of the Hickam Pearl Harbor |
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Island Art Party 1279 S. Kihei Rd., #109 Kihei, HI 96753 (808) 419-6020 Mary Albitz Owner Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui |
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Island Traditions of Hawaii, Inc. P.O. Box 240040 Honolulu, HI 96824 (808) 845-6677 Robert Jackson President Honolulu Metro |
Makk Studios/Makk Art Hawaii 1515 Laukahi Street Honolulu, HI 96821 (808) 373-2772 Sylvia Makk Manager Rotary Club of Waikiki |
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One Gallery 186 Kamehameha Ave. Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 961-2787 Deborah Beaver Owner/Manager Rotary Club of Hilo Bay |
Treasures of the Tree (808) 937-6345 Bill Hamilton |
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Bodhi Massage Therapy Mobile Services & Studio in Ewa Beach (808) 888-8169 Arlene Estrella Owner/Operator Kapolei |
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Sirene Hawaii 1660 Kalakaua Ave., 105B Honolulu HI 96826 (808) 852-0202 Rica Chantel Sales Waikiki Rotary |
Wailea Massage and Body Care (Islandwide Outcalls) 349 1B Kehala Dr. Kihei, HI 96753 (808) 879-8244 Laura Rosenthal Owner Rotary Club of Maui |
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Mana Means Communications 1088 Bishop Street, Ste. 1209 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 521-1160 Janet Kelley Founder & President Rotary Club of Waikiki |
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6 Pillars Marketing 1050 Queen Street #205, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 (808) 983-1353 Lincoln Jacobe Chief Executive Officer Rotary Club of East Honolulu |
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American Solutions for Business (808) 469-5442 Danielle Lum Brand Specialist Ala Moana |
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CanopyNet.Bio 91-449 Ewa Beach Rd. Honolulu HI 96706 (808) 292-7405 Harvy King Equity Managing Partner Eco Rotary Club of Kaka'ako |
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Kauai Digital Marketing P.O. Box 411391 Kalaheo, HI 96741 (808) 631-3701 Ted Faigle CEO Rotary Club of Poipu Beach |
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PECO Arts Hilo (608) 445-0044 Benjamin Mark Chief Everything Officer Rotary Club of Hilo |
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AlohaGraphics, Inc. 64 South Hotel Street (808) 545-2679 Mark Merriam President Metropolitan Honolulu |
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JPG Hawaii 1860 Ala Moana Blvd Ste. 420, Honolulu HI 96815 (808) 429-4544 gojpg.com Joseph Gedeon Vice President joe@jpghawaii.com Rotary Club of Waikiki |
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Pacific Digital Signs 2250 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu, HI 96815 (808) 554-9687 John Strandberg Hawaii Region General Manager East Honolulu |
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PD Technologies LLC 1205 Hopaka Street Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 312-161 Eugene Price Owner |
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Service Printers Hawaii, Inc. 1829 Dillingham Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 841-7644 Deborah “Debi” Halcro Senior Sales Executive Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise |
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Five Star Distribution 1930 Auiki Street Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 838-7827 Thomas Coyne Director of Distribution Rotary Club of Honolulu |
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Ho'omau Trucking LLC P.O. Box 700220 Kapolei HI 96709 (808) 745-6460 Monica R Calizo President/CEO Waianae Coast Rotary Club |
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‘Ilima Hotel 445 Nohonani St. Honolulu HI 96815 (808) 923-1877 Phil Sammer General Manager Waikiki |
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Ala Wai Yachts 1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 118 Honolulu, HI 96815 (808) 634-8703 Richard Olsen Independent Broker Rotary Club of Kauai |
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Hanalei Colony Resort 5-7130 Kuhio Hwy. Hanalei, HI (808) 826-6235 Laura Richards General Manager Hanalei |
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HNL Tourism Associates 1245 Young St. #203 Honolulu HI 96814 (808) 440-9651 Wendy Goodenow, CTC President/Owner Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunrise |
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Kaanapali Luxury Vacation Rentals 110 Awaiku Street Lahaina, HI 96761 (408) 892-2675 Fereshteh Nikbakhsh-Tali Broker/Owner Lahaina |
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Maui on the Fly 219 Kupuohi St. Lahiana, HI 96761 Brandie Henderson Owner Rotary Club of Kona |
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Stoke Drift Surf School 2161 Kalia Rd. Honolulu HI 96815 (808) 517-5010 (808) 517-5010 Pili Valderrama Co-Owner Eco Rotary Club of Kaka'ako |
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Blue Planet Energy 55 Merchant Street Suite 1700 (808) 954-6100 Henk B. Rogers Founder & Chairman Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunrise |
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Gigaisland Support: (808) 673-4747 Direct: (808) 673-4749 Laine Kohama President Rotary E Club of Hawaii |
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Hui O Mana Ka Puuwai 6590-A Puupilo Road (808) 635-6311 Brian Curll President Kapaa |
Kona Aerials Gymnastics Hualalai Road (808) 329-4313 Nanette Guiffrida Head Coach Kona Mauka |
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Stoke Drift Surf School 2161 Kalia Rd. Honolulu HI 96815 (808) 517-5010 (808) 517-5010 Pili Valderrama Co-Owner Eco Rotary Club of Kaka'ako |
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Kilihune Books LLC 72 Aulii Place Makawao, HI 96768 (808) 572-3020 Hugh Chare Owner Rotary Club of Wailuku |
S.K. O’Brien/ Healing Hands Publishing 2405 Kalanianaole Avenue, Apt. 206 Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 491-2218 Sally K O’Brien, MA, CCC Owner |
Chaos to Carefree P.O. Box 532595 Kihei, Maui, Hawaii (808) 344-8068 Gylian Solay Owner, Professional Organizer Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii |
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Embrace Family Learning P.O. Box 753 Kailua, HI 96734 (808) 783-4673 David and Sarah Herrmann Owners Windward Oahu Sunrise |
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Advocates for Africa’s Children 1111 Bishop Street #511 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 797-3530 Heidi Lum Founder and Executive Director |
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Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii 200 N.Vineyard Blvd., Suite 430 Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 (808) 532-7112 Barbara Fischlowitz-Leong Executive Director |
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Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders 677 Ala Moana Blvd. #1100 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 681-7687 Joy Matsuura Student Leadership Facilitator- Big Island Hilo |
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Girl Scouts of Hawaii 410 Atkinson Dr., Box 3 Suite 2E1 Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 966-9376 Marci Goldman-Manker Island Regional Coordinator Rotary Club of Kona |
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Great Aloha Run, Carole Kai Charities Inc. 418 Kuwili St., Suite 102, Honolulu, Hi 96817 (808) 528-7388 Rene Mansho Administrative Assistant Rotary Club of Wahiawa-Waialua |
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Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation 3536 Harding Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816 (808) 735-1073 Geoff Horvath President RC of Wahiawa-Waialua |
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Oleander Initiative 45 Prospect Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 963 0165 Ray Matsumiya Executive Director WE Rotary E-Club |
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Rescue Tube Foundation, Inc. (808) 639-7458 Branch Lotspeich Executive Director |
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The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division 2950 Manoa Rd. Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 988-2136 Major Jeff Martin Divisional Commander Rotary Club of Honolulu |
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YWCA of Hawaii Island (808) 935-7141\ Lorraine Davis Chief Operating Officer Rotary Club of Hilo Bay |
Anson O. Rego AAL, ALC 85-833 Farrington Hwy. Waianae, HI 96792 (808) 696-7061 Anson Rego Attorney Waianae Coast Rotary Club |
Eileen M.S. Nims Esq. LLC 94-117 Hokualii Ct. #112 (808) 664-1834 Eileen M.S. Nims Wills, Trusts and Probate Attorney E-Club of Hawaii |
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Gary G. Grimmer & Associates 201 Merchant St. Ste 1940, Honolulu, Hi 96813 (808) 457-1330 Gary G. Grimmer Owner |
Justina J. P. K. Murphy 225 Queen St. Apt. 22F Honolulu, HI 96815 (808) 779-6885 Justina "Tina" Murphy Mobile Notary Public Rotary e-Club of Hawaii |
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King and King Attorneys-At-Law 735 Bishop St. #304 (808) 521-6937 Adrienne King Partner Waikiki |
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Obenauf Law Group 1930 E. Vineyard Street Wailuku, HI 96793 (808) 244-3905 Meg Obenauf Rotary Club of Kahului |
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Quick Stars Tutoring 94-1157 Pulai Street Waipahu, Hawaii 96797 (808) 375-5244 Linda Parsons Tutor Rotary Club of West Pearl Harbor |
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Read Aloud America 250 Hau`oli St. #220 Wailuku, HI 96793 (808) 757-0981 Joanne Laird Program Director |
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Stepping Stones Academy 860 Halekauwila Street (808) 593-2922 Diana Sakurai Founder/Executive Director Honolulu Rotary Club |
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University of Hawaii Maui College 310 W Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, HI 96732 (808) 984-3656 Brian T. Moto Special Assistant to the Chancellor |
ADECCO 1001 Bishop Street Suite 2370 Honolulu 96813 (808) 533-8889, ext. 17 Sandra Ohara Director Downtown Metropolitan |
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Celebrations Event Photography & DigiTales - Tell Your Video Story 705 Queen St. Honolulu Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 392-2464 Robyn McCreary Photographer and Videographer Rotary Club of Honolulu |
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Jerry Hay, Inc. 650 Iwilei Rd #206 Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 521-1841 Richard Proctor Vice President Honolulu |
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Sonya Mendez Productions 92-681 Malahuna Lp. Kapolei, HI 96707 (808) 228-4499 Sonya Mendez Owner West Pearl Harbor, Oahu |
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Laurie Yoshida Communications Manager Rotary Club of Kauai |
Wednesday's at Noon: Waikiki Rotary. Meeting ID: 886 3751 5841. Password: FUNCLUB
The RI Board of Directors passed a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement: "As a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Rotary will cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in which people from underrepresented groups have greater opportunities to participate as members and leaders." Making diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority is everyone's responsibility.
The Rotary Club of East Honolulu continued a sweet and impactful tradition of presenting each student at Palolo elementary school with a wrapped Christmas shoebox filled to the brim with snacks, games, school supplies, and a logo water bottle. About 50 rotarians, rotaractors, employees from AXA Financial, and family & friends picked up, wrapped, stuffed, and presented about 300 shoeboxes to students at their Christmas program.
The three clubs — the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise, the Rotary Club of Lahaina and the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset — have 22 tubes that they plan to install in late February, said Mariko Higashi, who was the president of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset last year and has been spearheading the project. Higashi said the tubes cost about $3,000 in total and were paid for by the clubs as well as the Hawaii district office that oversees all Rotary clubs.
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Rotarians, families, friends, students, and contractors gathered this past weekend to restore a building at Nani Mau Gardens for students to continue with their education. The Kua O Kala Charter School was destroyed by the lava flows in lower Puna. This building at Nani Mau needed very serious restorative work because of the extensive termite damage over the years, a joint club project was coordinated by the Rotary Club of Pahoa Sunset to get the job done!
The Rotary Club of Hilo accepted $20,000 US dollars from their "sister club", Rotary Club of Hiroshima South at their meeting on Friday, June 1. Their contribution will go toward the Puna Relief Fund with the funds distributed by the Rotary Club of Pahoa Sunset.
The Rotary d5000 Foundation (a 501 (c)(3) organization) is now accepting donations by credit card on the DONATE link below or checks can be mailed directly to the Foundation at 45-675 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, Hawaii, 96744. Please put "Puna Relief Fund" on the memo line.
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