Aloha Rotary Club of Honolulu members and friends,
This week was Paul Harris week. Send your photos to Lee so she can post in our next newsletter.
This Saturday is another golden opportunity to volunteer to help us pour beer. I want to share my gratitude for all of you who volunteer - we could not do this without you! MAHALO!
A quick reminder about this year's dues; members who have not yet returned their dues form, made or began payments, please contact Lee immediately. Many of you have already made full payments or are on a pay plan, again, this is greatly appreciated!
I will see you this Tuesday, Aug. 20th at the Outrigger where we will hear from the Honorable Patrick Yim.
Have a great weekend and a safe Admissions Day Holiday!
The Honorable Patrick K.S.L. Yim is a highly respected retired judge who has served our community in many important ways. After retiring from the bench, he has taken on many important roles including as the court appointed fact finder in the Bishop Estate controversy, as board president of IHS, and as a trustee of the Queen Lili'uokalani Trust. Most recently, he has been selected as the Board Chair of the Princess Kawananakoa Foundation which has received $100 million from her estate. He will be discussing her life and legacy.
If you would like to assist, see further down to contact your Admin.
There are open slots to assist! Music is back! Let Kent know if you are interested in assisting with the Music.
Volunteers - Aug. 20, 2024
Greeter - Bridget Townsend
Pledge -
Music -
Inspiration -
Volunteers - Aug. 27, 2024
Greeter - Reese Liggett
Greeter - Sid Snyder
Pledge - Dawn Marie
Music - Lee LaBrash
Inspiration - Rich Proctor
Volunteers - Sep. 10, 2024
Greeter - Nancy White
Greeter - Antonet Barut
Pledge - Rich Proctor
Music -
Inspiration - Bob Sigall
CONGRATULATIONS to Our Very Own Rotarian, MICHAEL MARSH!
PBN announces 2024 Business of Pride Honorees
Each year, Pacific Business News celebrates LGBTQ+ business leaders, as well as allies and advocates, in the annual Business of Pride awards, and we’re thrilled to announce the 2024 winners today.
Business of Pride recognizes individuals from throughout the state for their professional achievements, as well as their contributions to creating equality and inclusivity in the community.
This marks the seventh year of the awards, and there are seven honorees that span industries including finance, nonprofits, tourism and more.
LETTER OF REQUEST FROM GRANDDAUGHTER OF DENMARK ROTARIANS
HOUSING HELP NEEDED BEFORE AUGUST 20 - ATTENDING HPU
PREVIOUS HOUSING TURNED OUT TO BE A SCAM
Dear Rotary Club of Honolulu
I was recommended from my grandparents to contact you as they are both Rotary’ans in Denmark and have been members for more than 40 years. My mother has been a Rotary exchange student in New Zealand and all together, we have so many good experiences with Rotary in my whole family.
My grandfather even participated in a meeting in your club 10 years ago, during a holiday in Hawaii.
I’m studying a semester at Hawaii Pacific University this fall, and will arrive in Honolulu August 20th. Unfortunately I was just informed, that the apartment, I was expected to live in with two other girls (from Denmark and Norway) is a scam ☹
I therefore contact you in hope, that someone in your club might know someone, that knows someone, or maybe you just have some advice for me, in this unfortunate situation. At the moment everything is appreciated.
My name is Nicoline Fog Bach, I’m 22 years old and studies at Copenhagen Business School. I am calm, very orderly and 100% reliable.
I’m now trying to find an apartment for myself, and if possible, also the 2 other girls (age 28 and 23) in the area around Kaka’Ako, Ala Moana, Waikiki, or anywhere close to this. The size/number of bedrooms is not important. Everything has interest. Leasing period would ideally be from mid-August to mid or end of December 2024.
I sincerely hope that a member, or anyone in the club network might be able to help me.
Warmest regards and again, thank you very much for your big help with recommendations.
Level D is now open, with an addition of 17 more stalls!
OCC members with stickers - you appear to have parking.
RCOH members, parking is still limited for us, so please be kind. See below for alternative parking.
**Kindly refrain from entering the construction zones to ensure everyone's safety.**
Reminders:
They still recommend using ridesharing services such as Uber or Lyft for your convenience.
Their parking attendants are working hard to manage the flow of traffic at the Club, your patience and understanding with them are greatly appreciated.
The Outrigger Canoe Club appreciates our ongoing support and understanding as they work to improve their Club's facilities!
Outrigger Canoe Club Parking Garage
RCOH & GUESTS
Parking at the Outrigger is still 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.
As your Administrator I want to give a giant THANK YOU to all of our members who have responded to me with their completed forms and payments.
For those of you who have NOT responded, please return your Dues/Lunch form ASAP. We are now halfway through August. If you wish to make payments, your first installment is past due.
Our Final Long-term Disaster Recovery (LTDR) Plan. It’s public domain now. So, let’s use it.
Like everything, there’s a few stories behind this latest WE>ME accomplishment. Sometimes I hear people say ‘You have a problem saying no. You’re stretched too far.’ To which, I smile & you’ll hear me reply, ‘Thank you for your concern, but no worries, you have no idea what I’m capable of in my Retirement, because you probably don’t know how active I’ve been, for my entire lifetime.’ ‘Participating is life’s greatest solution!’ ‘Besides, I love the process as much as the outcomes.’ ‘I’ve never said, ‘Someone should do something.’ Nope! I’m going to say, ‘let’s make it happen!’ And clink glasses afterwards.
The trick is ‘Boundaries.’ Something I learned in Graduate School & practice every day of my life. Our Niece once said, ‘Oh I know I said I’m full. But Dessert is a different compartment!’ Ah yes, ‘Compartmentalizing.’ Another life saver. One Zoom ends, Shake it off & onward to the next meeting. We’re all there…
The Lahaina, Maui August 8, 2023, Wildfire burned my father-in-law’s childhood city, while our committee was in the process of developing this plan. We took that serious!
We’ll hope what’s written is never needed, but we also hope folks will use the recommendations if needed. Bottom line is, if lives are saved, people safe, plans work, then we’ve accomplished our targeted outcomes well! On your part; ‘BE PREPARED & AWARE!’ ‘See Something, Say Something.’
With that we shareHonolulu’s Finalized Long-Term Disaster Recovery (LTDR) Plan. Please share if you’d like to.
Project Vision Hawai'i is excited to announce our latest fundraising initiative in partnership with Savers: the FUNDrive campaign! This is a fantastic opportunity to declutter your home and support our mission to improve the quality of life for Hawai'i's residents. Plus it's tax-deductible! We are collecting NOW until September 27th. Let's make this FUNDrive a success! Happy cleaning and thank you for your generosity. 🌟
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.
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.
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!
Music! Music leader after our Pledge has returned! Kent Reinker is in charge. Please reach out to him or click the button and let me know if you would like to be on the rotating roster to assist in song!
Please email and let me know when and what you can help with! Mahalo!
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.
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