Tradewind Newsletter - April 4, 2024 (Apr. 04, 2024)

Tradewind Newsletter

2024 | April 4

President Joanna Amberger's Message

"May your dreams be larger than mountains and may you have the courage to scale their summits."

~ Harley King

“Spend time with those you love. One of these days you will say either “I wish I had” or “I’m glad I did.” ~ Zig Ziglar

Aloha! I have returned from our International Philippine Project where friendships were made or enhanced, and love shared in doing selfless work for others. These projects not only help others - but it also builds bonds.

You don't need to go far to build bonds. We have Restaurant Week this coming week and a Pau Hana the following week. Register and get some quality time with your fellow Rotarians and community - yes, registration is now open to everyone! I will be participating, and I look forward to seeing you!

Have an idea? I want to hear from you!

RESTAURANT WEEK - APRIL 9 & 10

FOOD! GLORIOUS FOOD!

April 9th @ noon: Restaurant choices are Mad Bene (Kapolei), Peso (Kakaako), Hau Tree at the Kaimana Beach Hotel (Gold Coast/Diamond Head).

April 19th @ noon: Restaurant choices are Isanbul (Kakaako) or The Dotted Line At AC Marriott (downtown).

There is an 8-person maximum for each one. First come - first serve!

Passing of Dave Benson - April 2, 2024

Dave Benson passed away peacefully at home the morning of April 2nd.

Donations in remembrance of Dave can be sent to the Bobby Benson Center at bobbybenson.org or:

Bobby Benson Center

56-660 Kamehameha Hwy

Kahuku, HI 96731

He will be missed.

"Dave will be remembered as a great spirit and always a fighter who never took no for an answer."

- Jim Harrow

A little about Dave . . .

APRIL 6: SERVICE PROJECT

2024 Eco-Rotary Genki Ball Toss

The Ala Wai has improved dramatically since the Genki Ala Wai organization was started. WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

Over 100 Rotarians and volunteers showed up on March 16 to make over 4,000 Genki Balls!

Now what? Time to toss those balls!

Why? To improve the Ala Wai of course!

The Goal - to make Ala Wai swimmable by 2026.

Click the link how YOU can join the fun and make a positive impact!

April 6th Details

DISCON2024: KAUAI

Rotary District 5000 Conference 2024

WANT THE DISCOUNT?

REGISTER BEFORE THE END OF MARCH!

Registration rate is still $399.00 - Full Three-Day Conference Package*

Registration rate is $450.00 after March 31, 2024. No refund on registration after April 8, 2024.

A LA CARTE OPTIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Choose from

Friday Only (Welcome Reception),

Saturday Only (General Sessions including Lunch),

Saturday Evening Only (Saturday Evening Gala), and

Sunday Only (General Sessions including Brunch).

Choose one or more a la carte options for a more flexible weekend!

LAST DAY TO PLEDGE AND SUBMIT YOUR GIFT IS MAY 15, 2024

Getting to Know - Brian Dunkel

When was the last time you had a Rotary lunch with Brian Dunkel …with him sitting at your table and chatting you up? Probably at a Pau Hana or at a Restaurant meeting. But at our Tuesdays at OCC, Brian is up and down and in and out, setting up and shutting down, so we can all see and hear what’s going on. Let’s sit with Brian for a moment.

Read about Brian!

It's Pau Hana Time on April 16, 2024

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

Let's Get Together!

April 02: Hybrid Lunch with

Congressman Ed Case

We had a Great Conversation with

Congressman Ed Case

Ed was a wonderful speaker - eloquent and full of facts. Something many wanted to know about what the impact and status of immigration and illegal residents. His answers were thought provoking and insightful.

Nope, not sharing more! Come to the meetings to hear for yourself and ask questions!

Click Here for Photos

MARCH CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS

Lyla Berg

Chris Cloward

Brian Dunkel

Liz Howard

Ken Kaneshiro

Michael Marsh

Sarah Nordwall

Carol Sakata

Rick Towill

Bryan Watkins

Nancy Youngren

CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

Leonard Rossoff 3 years
Ben Eger 12 years
Eileen Hilton 12 years
Judy Lind 18 years
TC Gray 23 years
Susan Robinson 27 years
Mitch D’Olier 39 years
Sid Snyder 54 years

Nominate a Rotarian!

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!

Click here to submit your nomination!

SAVE THE DATE!

May 17, 2024, is the day we reveal this year's Creating Peace 'Olelo Video contest winners!

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!

Restaurant Week - Mad Bene, Peso, Hau Tree
Various locations
Apr. 09, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Restaurant Week - Istanbul, The Dotted Line
Various locations
Apr. 10, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Pau Hana - Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador
Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador
Apr. 16, 2024 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Hybrid Lunch Meeting - Steve Merrill
Outrigger Canoe Club
Apr. 23, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hybrid Lunch Meeting - Peter Forman
Outrigger Canoe Club
Apr. 30, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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