Last week, a group of us had an excellent time attending our Pau Hana at the University of Hawaii Men’s Volleyball game against California State University at Northridge (CSUN). I have heard nothing but positive comments (although some small suggestions for improvement), and I suspect that we may try to organize another similar event during the upcoming year – assuming that our President Elect Carolann Biederman chooses to add it to her program schedule for the year. Among those enjoying the UH team win were Nalani Blaisdell-Brennan, Dennis and Judy Lind, Leslie Allen, Tom Coyne, Michael Marsh and Clif Purikiser, along with several others. In total, we had 30 people sign up for the event, which was a great turnout.
We also had another very well-received speaker at our most recent regular meeting at The Pacific Club. Again, I heard several positive comments about the presentation by and discussion with Doug Harper, the Executive Director of Mālama Maunalua. Thanks to Mitch D'Olier for inviting Doug to share with us the great work that his organization is doing in my own (and many others’) neighborhood to protect our precious resources.
I also had the pleasure this week of attending the most recent meeting of the Trustees of the Foundation of the Rotary Club of Honolulu, where I shared many of the great things that our Club is doing these days. Soon we will be getting a complete report on the success of our recent Service Above Self campaign and the implications for our service project budgets next year. Thanks to Bob Sumpf, Gwen Yamamoto-Lau, Rich Proctor, Nancy Grekin, Carol Sakata, Rick Tabor and the rest of the Foundation Trustees for their management of our service funds.
Looking forward, we have another great project coming up on Saturday together with a number of other Clubs at Hamakua Marsh in Kailua, which will be part of a District-wide Rotarians at Work day. Then on Tuesday, we will be hosting the Governor of Hawaii, Josh Green, for what I’m sure will be a lively and interesting Talk-Story session. I hope that everyone is sufficiently respectful in their questions that it does not become too “lively” or “interesting”, however. Also, as has been mentioned many times, especially given that we are at full capacity for this event, it is important that we all make an effort to minimize the impact on parking at The Pacific Club. So, please do take a look at the carpooling support map that I sent out to all members earlier, and also consider walking from your downtown office or have someone drop you off at the event. However you choose to make your way, I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Event is full. Contact the RCOH Admin to be added to the wait list.
ROTARIANS AT WORK DAY
at HAMAKUA MARSH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 25, 2026
We’ll be joining other volunteers to help restore the native drylands forest at Hamakua Marsh (weeding and planting) along the wetland. Meet and park inside the chain link gate directly next to 268 Hamakua Drive, Kailua.
Bring water bottles, sunscreen and wear protective clothing (long sleeves, long pants and closed toed shoes).
HAMAKUA MARSH WAIVER
Here's a link to theirwaiverthat they ask all new volunteers to sign before joining us at Hāmākua Marsh on April 25 from 9am-12pm.
Here are some things to note for their waiver:
The HCC waiver is one-time only and does not need to be signed again by anyone who has signed before
Parents or guardians can sign for anyone 18 and under
For ages 14 and under, we ask chaperones to join minors at our events
If any new volunteers still need to sign their waiver before the event, they'll have a QR code on-site for folks to sign the waiver on their phone
On Friday evening of 17 April, several RCOH members and guests got together outside of our regular meetings to enjoy time together, good food, and a great UH Men's Volleyball game.
As we have previously informed about the Welcome dinner that RC Taipei is going to host on June 12th in celebration of the RI Convention in Taipei, here we would like to provide you with further details of the event.
Transportation: Taipei MRT Bannan Line (Blue Line), Shandao Temple Station Exit no. 2
Dress code: Black Tie or Business Attire
Cost: NT$4,000 (about USD135) per person
Please see the above EDM and use this spreadsheet for your easy sign up.
We sincerely hope to have the opportunity to spend a meaningful evening together in fellowship during this special Rotary occasion, and we very much look forward to welcoming our sister clubs to Taipei.
Above is the flier for the hula showcase presented by the Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii program participants and funded by the Rotary Club of Honolulu. We’d like to invite the members of our club to attend.
Mark your calendars for May 8, 2026!
Time: 11:00 am
Where: Ala Moana Mall Center Stage
District Conference is coming in August!
Register now for Early Bird discounts!
Mark your calendar
Meet new friends and reconnect with fellow Rotarians at the
If you would like to help, watch for the signup sheet or contact your Administrator!
VOLUNTEERS
Apr. 28, 2026
Registration:
Julia Allen &
Lee LaBrash
Greeters:
Mitch Weld & Bob Sumpf
Pledge:
Clif Purkiser
Music:
Kent Reinker
Inspiration:
Rick Tabor
Vocational Min.
Dave Brittin
Meeting will be held at the Pacific Club
VOLUNTEERS
May 05, 2026
Registration:
Julia Allen &
Lee LaBrash
Greeters:
Wes Yamamoto
Pledge:
Cherokee Rice
Music:
Rich Proctor
Inspiration:
Richard Hunter
Vocational Min.
Meeting will be held at the Pacific Club
Dear Rotarians,
District 5000 will be participating in an international service project in Pohnpei, Micronesia in early May. There will be a Zoom meeting on Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 pm for anyone interested in learning about Micronesia. Here is the link to join the Zoom call:
If you have a project you'd like to present, please complete the Project Recommendation Form and email to our Director of Community Services, Nancy HERE.
Do you have a speaker recommendation? If so, please complete theSpeaker Recommendation Formand send it to RCOH Administrator, HERE. She will submit all forms to the Speaker Committee.
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