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EVENT BULLETIN

March 31, 2024

Aloha, Rotarians and Friends!
 
It's a Beautiful Day!
          
Aloha, to each of you amazing and beautiful people! May your day be filled with kindness, relaxation, family, pets - or any combination thereof - or just the simple joy of being!  
 
   Lee LaBrash, Administrator
The Rotary Club of Honolulu 
 
April 02: Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker Congressman Ed Case
A Conversation with Congressman Ed Case
 
U.S. Representative Ed Case proudly represents Hawaii's First Congressional District (O'ahu from Makapu'u through Central Honolulu and Leeward to Mililani, Waipahu, 'Ewa and Kapolei).
 
Ed Case was born and raised in Hilo, with family roots in Hawai’i dating back to 1896. He attended Waiākea-Kai and Keaukaha Elementary Schools in Hilo and graduated from Hawai'i Preparatory Academy in Kamuela, Williams College in Massachusetts and the University of California/Hastings College of Law in San Francisco. 
 
Read his official Bio HERE
April 09 & 10: Restaurant Week
FOOD! GLORIOUS FOOD!   
 
This Restaurant Week you have the choice of attending ONE of the restaurants listed below.  There is an 8-person maximum for each one.  First come - first serve!   Members get a chance to RSVP through March 31.  Afterwards, it will be open to everyone!  
 
Tuesday: April 9 at Noon:  
 
 
 
Hau Tree at the Kaimana Beach Hotel (Gold Coast/ Diamond Head)  https://www.kaimana.com/dining 
 
Wednesday: April 10 at Noon: 
 
Istanbul (Kakaako) https://www.istanbulhawaii.com/ 
 
The Dotted Line at The AC Marriott (Downtown)  https://www.dottedlinehawaii.com/  
 
April 16: Pau Hana - Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador
Join us one and all be you a Rotarian or curious for an evening of detectible delights and delicious conversation!
 
Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador is a Brand-New hotel by Highgate.   We will be gathering at the "Waikiki Swim and Social Club" Pool Deck.  

Time:  5:30pm-8pm

Optional Room Tours Available

Cost:  $52 

Parking:  $6.00 flat rate Valet Parking Only (special rate), Street Parking also available

 

April 23:  Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker Steven Merrill
FBI, Special Agent in Charge of Hawaii
 
Senior-level Executive with leadership oversight of Pacific operations and personnel. Program and Crisis Management specialist and veteran law enforcement agent with expertise in managing major investigations in the U.S. and abroad. White Collar Crime, fraud and Global security expert with extensive international and domestic experience, including professional travel to 20+ countries, and recognized for representing U.S. government in dangerous or unstable nations. Strong, effective motivator and communicator known for encouraging and leading teams during crisis situations, providing analytical and tactical guidance as needed, and building talent within the Department of Justice (DOJ).
April 30: Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker Peter Forman, Aviation Expert
The Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines: The Impact on Hawaii
 
Peter Forman is an aviation expert, journalist/writer, and historian.  He is a former airline pilot, flight instructor, and aviation educator.  
 
Do you travel often or just once in a while?  Join us for lunch and get the scoop on how Hawaiian Airlines being acquired by Alasa Airlines will impact us.
   
CALL TO ACTION
YOU are in charge of your donation!   
Want to make your donation a tax write off?  Pledge before the end of the year!
Not sure where to pledge? 
 
Here are your choices:
  • John Warren (Club's Projects)
  • Maile Hale (Club's Endowment)
  • Will Henderson (Scholarship Fund for College Tuition)
  • Paul Harris (Rotary International projects, including Polio)
For more information, click the links above or click HERE.
 
To Make Your Pledge Electronically - Click HERE
 
Need help or have questions, contact your Administrator, Lee at administrator@honolulurotary.com
MAHALO! 
 
IMPORTANT UPDATES
FOR LUNCH REGISTRATIONS
We are working to make registering and attending lunch meetings easier on our members.  To that end we are introducing some new changes to registration:
  • Register and pay online - starting with our February 27 lunch meeting, anyone registering for an event will be asked to pay with a credit card at the time of registration.  This will make it easier to register by reducing the number of times you have to click.  It will also reduce you wasting time standing in line waiting to pay.  If you register online, just pick up your name tag, grab lunch and fellowship with other Rotarians and guests!  Registration closes 24 hours before the event.
  • Walk-ins welcome for a fee - we welcome walk-ins and know some of you don't know if you can make it until the last minute.  Please join us!  But, that flexibility, convenience and privilege are not free.  We will be charging $50 at the door for members and guests who do not pre-register.  This will take effect starting at the March 5 lunch meeting.
  • Sign up for prepaid lunches - we know some of our members are tired of having to register and pay for individual lunches.  We hear you!  So we are offering a prepaid lunch option on a trial basis.  You can sign up for $130 a month or $500 for the rest of the Rotary year.  This option gives you even more freedom to attend the lunch meetings without having to hassle with online registration!  Click here to let Lee know you are interested and for full details.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we try new things to make the Club better for everyone!
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