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EVENT BULLETIN

December 15, 2024

Greetings & Salutations!
 
Aloha, Rotarians & Friends, far & near!
 
Monday, December 23rd, we will meet at the Pacific Cub for our Holiday Lunch Party!  Seating is limited and filling quickly so jump on over and secure your spot now! 
 
As a friendly reminder, please RSVP for lunches two-weeks in advance.   As we are transitioning to hold many of our meeting at the Pacific Club beginning in January, they require a headcount no less than two-weeks prior to our scheduled meeting.  
 
Vacation Notice: As a heads up, this gal is getting some vacation time, so the Rotary office will be closed from December 25th through January 2nd.  I am a softy, so while on official vacation, I might occasionally check emails and voicemails because I love my Rotary and Community Ohana!  
 
 
   Mahalo, Lee                                                       
Administrator for The Rotary Club of Honolulu 
DEC 23: Holiday Lunch Meeting 
with entertainment, friends, and good food!
Rotary Club of Honolulu's
Holiday Lunch Party! 
 
We invite you to join us on this festive day in person.  No Zoom. 
 
There will be a delicious buffet and live entertainment! 
 
Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
Time:  12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: The Pacific Club (1451 Queen Emma St. Honolulu)
Cost: $75 includes food and entertainment!  A NO HOST bar will be available to purchase drink tickets.  
Parking: Ample and free
 
Get your ticket now and see you there!  
JAN 07: Hybrid Lunch Meeting 
with Guest Speaker, Scott Jung

SCOTT JUNG, Co-Owner of Hawaiian Rent-Al

Purchase & History of Hawaiian Rent-Al - the largest tool, equipment and party rental company in Hawaii

If you haven't driven down S. Beretania and seen the curved sign at the intersection with McCully, you have been missing out!  Scott and his brother David have been "entertaining" us with witty messages tied to the news for quite a while now!   

Join us for lunch to learn about the journey!  

There's more behind the funny Hawaiian Rent-All sign

Hawaiian Rent-All - Equipment Rentals in Honolulu serving Oahu HI

JAN. 07: Board of Directors Meeting
Members Only
NOTICE FOR ROTARY CLUB OF HONOLULU MEMBERS
 
RCOH will hold their monthly Board of Directors meeting on January 07 after the Club meeting at the Outrigger Canoe Club.  
 
MEMBERS ONLY
 
JAN 14: Hybrid Lunch Meeting 
with Guest Speaker, Carla Houser

Carla Houser, Executive Director of RYSE

Residential Youth Services and Empowerment

Join us for a catered lunch at the new Inspiration Museum!   

The location is 900 Richards Street, Honolulu, HI.

Lunch will be catered. 

More information forthcoming.  STAY TUNED! 

Please register before December 30th at noon.  Mahalo!

JAN 21: PAU HANA TIME
RCOH Members Only
HEADS UP RCOH MEMBERS!  WE HAVE A PAU HANA ON OUR SCHEDULE!  
 
Stay tuned for more information. Until then, mark your calendars! 
JAN 28: Hybrid Lunch Meeting 
with Guest Speaker, Celeste Connors
Celeste A. Connors
 Life as a Foreign Diplomat
 
Celeste is a recognized leader in sustainability with more than 20 years of experience designing and implementing economic, climate, and energy policy in government, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the private sector. As the Executive Director of Hawai‘i Green Growth Local2030 Hub, she leads a team that coordinates a membership organization to catalyze action across government, the private sector, and civil society to achieve Hawaii's 2030 sustainability goals and serve as a model for green growth. She is also CEO and Co-Founder of c.dots development LLC, an organization that works with investors, developers, governments, and philanthropic organizations to build new and innovative public-private partnerships to mobilize investments in sustainable infrastructure systems and services globally.   Read more about Celeste HERE.  
 
Please register by January 13, 2025 at noon.  Mahalo! 
 
FEB 04: Hybrid Lunch Meeting 
with Guest Speaker, Dr. Kim-Anh Nguyen

Dr. Kim-Anh Nguyen, President of the Blood Bank

Blood Bank’s future plans,

the New Facility in Kapolei, and the History

The Blood Bank of Hawaii broke ground on their new building in Kapolei in September & are due to complete by the end of 2025. Join us to learn about their story and new developments. 

About BBH – Blood Bank of Hawaii

Please register before January 20, 2025 at noon!  Mahalo! 

 
FEB 11: Hybrid Lunch Meeting 
with Guest Speaker, Rebecca Leibowitz

Rebecca Leibowitz

Attorney at Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
 
The Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center (HIJC) at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii provides free legal services to eligible indigent immigrants living in the State of Hawaii.  We also conduct community outreach and education, host free legal clinics, and provide training on a variety of immigration and related civil rights issues. We provide legal assistance to:
  • Immigrant victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and victims of other violent crimes by obtaining VAWA Self Petitions, Battered Spouse Waivers, T and U nonimmigrant visas, and other immigration relief.
  • Immigration assistance to citizens of the Freely Associated States.
  • Reunite families, including reuniting families separated by human trafficking and abuse.
  • Immigrant victims of crime in removal proceedings. 
  • Legal permanent residents who want to naturalize to become US citizens.
  • Immigrants seeking to renew or replace documents, e.g., green card or naturalization certificate. 
  • Immigrants with limited English proficiency by advocating for equal access to government and government-funded services.
 

Aloha Educators and Students!

The entry form for the 2025 Youth Xchange Student Video Competition is now live! This is your opportunity to participate in Hawaii’s largest student video competition, where creativity and innovation take center stage.

👉 Register here: https://olelo.org/yxc2025/contest/

The theme, Holomua: Innovating for a Better Future, challenges students to use technology and creativity to address community challenges and build a sustainable future.

2025 Sponsored Categories:

Creating Peace
Champion Civic Action
Improving Testing for All Students
Year of Our Community Forests
'Mo Veggies, 'Mo Bettah
Show Me Your Preparedness Superpowers!

Get ready to inspire, innovate, and make a difference. We can’t wait to see the stories you’ll create!   Click on the link below for more information!   

 
 
The Rotary Club of Honolulu is sponsoring the category Creating Peace! We are excited to see what our future leaders, movers, and shakers come up with!
 
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