I am so excited! I just can't hide it! I am looking forward to seeing so many members and friends at our CHANGE OF COMMAND Ceremony!
Additionally, a HUGE MAHALO to our weekly volunteers who have been signing up to Serve as Greeters, Pledge Leaders, and Inspire us!
Sincerely, Lee
Administrator for The Rotary Club of Honolulu
June 25: Hybrid Lunch Meeting
CHANGE OF COMMAND
Join usas we transition our leadership from President Joanna Amberger to President Elect Tom Coyne. Our Change of Command celebrations are full of fun, laughter, and yes, even some tears.
In commemoration of Joanna's fun-loving spirit, wear fun head attire!
Register as soon as possible! Come bid Joanna a fond farewell as our President while welcoming Tom in as our new President.
Greeters! Bring your amazing spirits and smiles! Welcome members and guests!
Pledge Leaders! Even if you are shy, this is a good way to start braving the waters to stand before your fellows and lead them for a few moments!
Inspiration! Everyone has something that has touched them, helped them, or just brought some joy. This might be through a personal experience, a quote, a poem, some wholesome laughter from a funny joke, a short story, ... whatever inspires you or whatever you feel will inspire others - we want to hear from YOU!
Apologies. Apparently, the link wasn't working properly, so please email and let me know when and what you can help with! Mahalo!
Dr. Chun, raised on O'ahu where his upbringing provided him a deep appreciation for the stewardship kuleana that we as a community bear to ensure Hawai'i's natural environment is preserved for future generations.
He has a rich history in our educational system, has been responsible for the restoration and stewardship of several significant cultural sites. Dr. Chun takes his Stewardship to the highest level. “I have seen firsthand the challenges facing Maunakea and UH’s stewardship of the mauna,” says Chun. “My top priority is serving the mountain itself and finding a way where its cultural and historic significance is uplifted by astronomy, not diminished by it.”
His background includes specific interests in leadership, organizational development and strategic planning with a strong emphasis on engaging community. He has served as president of the Hawai'i Island Economic Development Board and is active with several Hawai'i Island and Oahu non-profits.
Christine Camp is president and CEO of Avalon Group, a company she founded 25 years ago. Avalon has developed industrial residential and commercial projects throughout the islands with a focus on filling missing gaps in Hawaii's communities. Over the last 20 years, Avalon has been one of the most prolific developers in the West Oahu region with 19 commercial and industrial projects that helped create job centers for these suburban communities. The company is now poised to deliver approximately 1,000 units in the downtown Honolulu areas that require creative solutions to bring about adaptive re-use of office buildings. In addition to receiving several Developer of the Year awards, Christine has taken leadership in government-appointed positions and served on numerous councils, business, development, and real estate boards. She received her business degree from Hawaii Pacific University and is a licensed broker, licensed contractor, a CCIM and a Counselor of Real Estate.
Through a large telescope, see the Moon, planets and various deep sky objects with up to 600x magnification power through special nebula filters. Guests will be able to take photos of the Moon with their smart devices/ phones with assistance by the astronomer. There will be Identification of satellites across the twilight sky, including the International Space Station and the Hubble Space Telescope (if visible that night) as well as a scientific explanation and history of astronomical objects and anything space related.
Ian Lind is an award-winning investigative reporter, columnist, and blogger who has been writing about Hawaii politics, government, and media for over 30 years.
He has written extensively about the racketeering case of former Kamaaina Termite owner, Michael J. Miske, both for his own blog (www.iLind.net) and for Civil Beat, the online news organization. His coverage of the case, going back more than five years, has been second to none.
Parking at the Outrigger will be limited to Outrigger Canoe Club members with decals only starting June 10. See below for alternative parking options. This is an evolving situation that we cannot control. We will keep you updated as Outrigger gives us information. Mahalo for your flexibility and patience!
Alternate Parking: There is usually ample parking around Kapiolani Park on Kalākaua Avenue at only 25 cents per half hour (coin meters - so bring quarters!) For those who can walk a little further, Jim Harrow alerted us to Paki Avenue on the mauka side of the park that has free parking with no time limit. Please let President Joanna know if you have mobility issues or need assistance with parking and she will connect you with members who can provide assistance. Click here to email her!
CALL TO ACTION - MONITORS FOR MAUI
Our incoming Board Director of Service Programs, Nancy Youngren has called us to help support "Monitors for Maui"!
WILL YOU HEED THE CALL?
Do you, or your family, friends, or co-workers, have any gently used computer monitors that need a good home? Please consider donating them to Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies for their project providing computers to students on Maui affected by the wildfires. Any kind, any size will be appreciated.
Please contact Nancy and she will coordinate a pickup from you. Thank you for your kokua in helping to make a difference for the children on Maui.
Incoming President Tom Coyne has been working closely with our current and 2025 Club Treasurer Lucci Pinoliad, as well as with current President Joanna Amberger to finalize our budget for 2025. With membership staying steady at 117 members and with inflation increasing the cost of operating the club, we have little choice but to implement an increase for our membership dues. The chart shows the current dues rate and the new dues rate effective July 1, 2024.
