Tradewind Newsletter

2024 | July 4

 
It will be celebrated ... with pomp and parade ... bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.      
John Adams (1735-1826)
on July 4th celebrations
July 09: Hybrid Lunch Meeting
with Guest Speaker Christine Camp
Lunch with Christine Camp
President & CEO of Avalon Group
 
"Downtown Honolulu Reimagined - Updates"
 
Christine Camp is president and CEO of Avalon Group, a company she founded 25 years ago. Avalon has developed industrial residential and commercial projects throughout the islands with a focus on filling missing gaps in Hawaii's communities. Over the last 20 years, Avalon has been one of the most prolific developers in the West Oahu region with 19 commercial and industrial projects that helped create job centers for these suburban communities. The company is now poised to deliver approximately 1,000 units in the downtown Honolulu areas that require creative solutions to bring about adaptive re-use of office buildings. In addition to receiving several Developer of the Year awards, Chrisine has taken leadership in government-appointed positions and served on numerous councils, business, development, and real estate boards. She received her business degree from Hawaii Pacific University and is a licensed broker, licensed contractor, a CCIM and a Counselor of Real Estate.
Outrigger Canoe Club Parking Garage

Parking at the Outrigger is limited to Outrigger Canoe Club members with decals only as of June 10.

Please be patient and kind with the Outrigger staff.    We will continue to keep you updated as Outrigger gives us information.

Alternate Parking: There is usually ample parking around Kapiolani Park on Kalākaua Avenue at only 25 cents per half hour (coin meters - so bring quarters!) For those who can walk a little further, Paki Avenue on the mauka side of the park has free parking with no time limit. 

Please let President Tom Coyne know if you have mobility issues or need assistance with parking and he will connect you with members who can provide assistance. 

Important Friendly Meeting Reminders
Aloha, Members!  
 
Your friendly Club Administrator here with a few housekeeping requests. 
  • PLEASE preregister to attend if at all possible. We are required to give a headcount to the venue. 
  • ALL WALK-INS - member or not - pay $50. 
  • Do NOT assume I know you are attending. Exception is for Members who have opted for the Prepaid Lunch Plans. 
  • Prepaid Member Lunches:  One of the perks of prepaying for your lunches is automatic registration for the meeting, even if you do not attend.  
  • Make Up Meetings:  Please email me the date and location/Club you attended. If you do not alert me, I cannot give you Attendance Credit.  Many of us like to patron other clubs, so please inform me when you do so I can credit you. This also helps with our overall attendance record.  
Mahalo for helping me to help you and our Club! 
Lee LaBrash
A REQUEST FROM OUR SERVICE DIRECTOR, NANCY YOUNGREN
MAGIC THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
 
We are looking for good community service projects!

Are you affiliated with or know of a non-profit organization that could benefit from RCOH volunteers?  If so, please complete the Service Project Recommendation form and give it to Lee. 
 
The Community Service Committee will review all suggestions and will make recommendations to the Board.
 
Thank you for your Kōkua!  
July 02: Hybrid Lunch Meeting with
Guest Speaker Dr. Greg Chun

Mahalo Dr. Greg Chun for speaking with us! 

Dr. Greg filled us in on the politics of what is going on with Telescopes on Maunakea.  

Eye opening!  

Greet, Pledge, & Inspire!
YOU are being called to Volunteer
Aloha, Rotary Club of Honolulu Members!  
 
We are seeking weekly volunteers to be: 
 
Greeters!  Bring your amazing spirits and smiles!  Welcome members and guests! 
 
Pledge Leaders! Even if you are shy, this is a good way to start braving the waters to stand before your fellows and lead them for a few moments!  
 
Inspiration!  Everyone has something that has touched them, helped them, or just brought some joy.  This might be through a personal experience, a quote, a poem, some wholesome laughter from a funny joke, a short story, ... whatever inspires you or whatever you feel will inspire others - we want to hear from YOU! 
 
Apologies.  Apparently, the link isn't working properly, so please email and let me know when and what you can help with!  Mahalo! 
Volunteers - July 9, 2024
 
Greeter - Marsha Bohnett
Pledge - Marsha Bohnett
Inspiration - Dawn Marie
Volunteers - July 23, 2024
 
Greeter - Liana Bratland
Pledge - Dawn Marie
Inspiration - Rick Tabor
Volunteers - Aug. 6, 2024
 
Greeter - Nancy Grekin
Pledge - Nancy Grekin
Inspiration - Dave Shanahan
The Gift of Sound! 
The Rotary Club of Honolulu's Gift of Sound Committee would like to remind folks of Rotary/Miracle Ear’s ‘Free’ hearing aid program. Please read the Generations Magazine article for more information.
 
Also note, the old Rotary number is in the article. Rotary’s new phone number is: 808.457.6356. 
 
Better yet, all anyone qualifying for a free hearing aid can go to any Miracle Ear in Hawaii. Miracle Ear will contact Rotary for the application fee when needed. Simple, huh? 
 
Best advice to everyone over the age of 55. 
Please get a hearing exam every 3 years. 
Just for the sake of sound mind and body. 
 
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Rick Tabor, ‘Can You Hear Me Now’ Questions welcomed.
 
FYI - Please help spread the word. Only 16% needing hearing aids, wear them. We’re offering an improvement.
JULY 18 & 19: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Ronald McDonald House
Now in its 33rd year, the sold-out RMHC Golf Classic will welcome over 200 players for a day of fun, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Your support is incredibly meaningful to us and absolutely makes a difference! Can we count on you to join us?
 
We wanted to reach out to you and see if you are available to volunteer with us and bring a friend to volunteer with you! We have four shifts available and would appreciate help during any of them.
 
The shifts are:
MORNING (7:30AM-11:30AM): Unpacking for course set up, golfer assistance, registration-Full
AFTERNOON (10:00AM-7:00PM): Golfer assistance on course holes, conducting activities, volunteer relief-Full
EVENING (4:30PM-8:00PM): Packing/cleaning, course break-down
DAY AFTER JULY 19TH (9:00AM-1:00PM) Unpacking truck
 
Your kindness will help lift the emotional and financial burdens of families in need. Their ability to focus on their child's recovery relies on the generosity of compassionate individuals and community leaders like you.
 
We deeply value your thoughtful consideration. For more information, please feel free to contact Celeste Cambra.
 
Mahalo,
Celeste
Volunteer Services and Outreach Manager
Ronald McDonald House Charities Hawaii
Reminder of 2024-2025 Dues Increase
Incoming President Tom Coyne has been working closely with our current and 2025 Club Treasurer Lucci Pinoliad, as well as with current President Joanna Amberger to finalize our budget for 2025. With membership staying steady at 117 members and with inflation increasing the cost of operating the club, we have little choice but to implement an increase for our membership dues.  The chart shows the current dues rate and the new dues rate effective July 1, 2024. 
 
Please click the button for the full information. 
Upcoming Events
2024.07.09 Hybrid Lunch Mtg - Christine Camp
Outrigger Canoe Club
Jul. 09, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
2024.07.17 Stargazing Pau Hana
International Market Place
Jul. 17, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
 
Hybrid Lunch Meeting - Ian Lind
Outrigger Canoe Club
Jul. 23, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
2024.07.30 Restaurant Week
Various locations
Jul. 30, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Aug 29: New Member Orientation 2.0
Zoom
Aug. 29, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
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