BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:KATELYN TAUA'A Executive Director & BRIAN KIRSCH Board Member    HAWAII FI-DO SERVICE DOGS​ Their Mission:  "Hawaii Fi-Do Servic e Dogs helps to build independence and quality of life for children and ad ults with mobility disabilities in Hawaii by providing them with quality trained assistance dogs by sharing awareness of service dogs to the commu nity." Founded in 1998\, Hawaiʻi Fi-Do Service Dogs believes the right do g can change everything. For more than 25 years\, this Hawaiʻi-based nonp rofit has trained and placed service dogs with individuals who have physic al disabilities\, restoring independence\, confidence\, and dignity throug h the bond between people and dogs. Each dog is carefully selected\, raise d by volunteer puppy raisers\, and professionally trained to perform essen tial tasks such as mobility support\, item retrieval\, balance assistance\ , and anxiety interruption. These dogs don’t just help\, they give their partners independence. That impact is deeply personal for Hawaiʻi Fi-Do Board President Dara Fukuhara. Living with a severe mobility disability\, Dara first supported the organization in the early 2000s through her publi c relations and marketing work. As her health declined\, her role deepened . She joined the board\, raised one of Hawaiʻi Fi-Do’s breeder dogs\, a nd eventually faced the need for a service dog herself. Twenty years later \, the right match arrived: QT. After two years of training\, QT graduated \, giving Dara daily security\, practical support\, and peace of mind. QT now assists with tasks Dara can no longer manage and is learning how to ge t help in an emergency. Beyond service dog placements\, Hawaiʻi Fi-Do’s therapy and outreach programs bring comfort to children affected by traum a\, seniors in care homes\, and students in local schools\, touching hundr eds of lives across Hawaiʻi each year. Committed to access and equity\, H awaiʻi Fi-Do removes financial barriers so life-changing support reaches those who need it most. With the help of donors and volunteers\, the organ ization continues building a more compassionate Hawaiʻi\, one service dog at a time.  For more information\, visit www.hawaiifido.org or follow Ha waiʻi Fi-Do on Instagram\, Facebook\, and YouTube. Read Katelyn and Brian 's Bios on the RCOH Facebook page HERE Arrive at 11:30 am for fellowship a nd socializing prior to our 12:00 pm meeting start!   Can't attend in pe rson? We have the technology! If you cannot attend in person\, please plan to attend via Zoom.  Did you know Zoom counts as an attendance or makeu p?   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4417548335?pwd=eWFoNkVqaFBCSVF2S1YyTklONHJ 3dz09 Meeting ID: 441 754 8335 Passcode: Rotary22 DTEND:20260217T230000Z DTSTAMP:20261017T043224Z DTSTART:20260217T213000Z LOCATION:The Pacific Club SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:RCOH Lunch Meeting - Katelyn Taua'a & Brian Kirsch UID:ee7f2264-ab7a-4d27-ad00-6be8af6c9cd7 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
KATELYN TAUA'\;A
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Executive Director
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BRIAN KIRSCH
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Board Member \;
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HAWAII FI-DO SERVICE DOGS ​
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Their Mission: \; \;" \;Hawaii Fi-Do Service Dogs helps to build independence and quality of lif e for children and adults with \; mobility disabilities \;in Hawaii by providing them with quality trained assistance dogs by sharing awarene ss of service dogs to the community."\;

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Founded in 1998\, Hawaiʻi Fi-Do Service Do gs believes the right dog can change everything. For more than 25 years\, this Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit has trained and placed service dogs with ind ividuals who have physical disabilities\, restoring independence\, confide nce\, and dignity through the bond between people and dogs.< /span>

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Each dog is c arefully selected\, raised by volunteer puppy raisers\, and professionally trained to perform essential tasks such as mobility support\, item retrie val\, balance assistance\, and anxiety interruption. These dogs don&rsquo\ ;t just help\, they give their partners independence.

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That impact is deep ly personal for Hawaiʻi Fi-Do Board President Dara Fukuhara. Living with a severe mobility disability\, Dara first supported the organization in th e early 2000s through her public relations and marketing work. As her heal th declined\, her role deepened. She joined the board\, raised one of Hawa iʻi Fi-Do&rsquo\;s breeder dogs\, and eventually faced the need for a ser vice dog herself. Twenty years later\, the right match arrived: QT. After two years of training\, QT graduated\, giving Dara daily security\, practi cal support\, and peace of mind. QT now assists with tasks Dara can no lon ger manage and is learning how to get help in an emergency.< /span>

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Beyond servic e dog placements\, Hawaiʻi Fi-Do&rsquo\;s therapy and outreach programs b ring comfort to children affected by trauma\, seniors in care homes\, and students in local schools\, touching hundreds of lives across Hawaiʻi eac h year.

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Committed to access and equity\, Hawaiʻi Fi-Do removes financial barriers so life-changing support reaches those who need it most. With th e help of donors and volunteers\, the organization continues building a mo re compassionate Hawaiʻi\, one service dog at a time. \;

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For more in formation\, visit www.hawaiifido.org < /a>or follow Hawaiʻi Fi-Do on Instagram\, Facebook\, and YouTube.< /span>

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Read Katelyn and Br ian'\;s Bios on the RCOH Facebook page HERE

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Arrive at 11:30 am for fel lowship and socializing prior to our 12:00 pm meeting start! \; \;

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Can'\;t attend in person?
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We have the technology! If you cannot attend in person\, please plan to attend via Zoom. \; \;Did you know Zoom counts as a n attendance or makeup?
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Meeting ID: 441 754 8335
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Passcode: Rotary22\n
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