But that's the glory of foreign travel, as far as I am concerned. I don't want to know what people are talking about. I can't think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Suddenly you are five years old again. You can't read anything, you have only the most rudimentary sense of how things work, you can't even reliably cross a street without endangering your life. Your whole existence becomes a series of interesting guesses.
~ Bill Bryson
I am writing this message from Puerto Princessa, Palawan in the Philippines which is the site of our most recent international service project. The trip has been spectacular. We had a large cohort of students from UH participate in the trip due to the generosity of the Nan Chul Shin Foundation and the Foundation of the Rotary Club of Honolulu. Many of the UH students described this project as a life changing experience. I couldn't agree more!
The project started with a total "of 35 workers including 15 engineering interns, 2 adult chaperones from Nan Construction and 10 young folks from the YMCA. The Rotarians are the senior citizens, and there are 8 of us. I'll try not to throw out my back and encourage the college kids to do most of the heavy lifting. Wish me luck.
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.
"I love it when a member I haven’t gotten to know, engages me in conversation during our Rotary meeting. It is a wonderful opportunity to share my experiences and learn theirs. Don’t miss the many chances to expand your Ohana! Here’s my chance."
The Rotary Club of Honolulu runs on our member volunteers. We want to acknowledge all the contributions that our members make...big, small, on the stage, behind the scenes, time, treasure, talent.... it all matters! Tell us who you think makes a difference in our club and why! The nominations can be for silly or serious awards. The sky is the limit!
May 17, 2024, is the day we reveal this year's Creating Peace 'Olelo Video contest winners!
LAST DAY TO PLEDGE AND SUBMIT YOUR GIFT IS MAY 15, 2024
IMPORTANT UPDATES TO LUNCH REGISTRATION
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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