Aloha Rotary Club of Honolulu members and friends,
July is a busy month for us all as we set off on vacations and return from our travels. I know we have some members on safari in Africa, some spending time in Europe and Asia.
As expected during these summer months we do notice a smaller turn out for our meetings so those of you staying home please join us in person and if you need someone to carpool with, please reach out to Board Member Michelle Dolan or me.
On another note, I would like you all to know that a committee has been started to look into other venue options to have our weekly meetings. The parking situation at The Outrigger Canoe Club is causing unnecessary and unneeded frustration for us all so it is time for us to take action. Please share with Board Members Michael Marsh and Sam Haas any venues that you believe would fit with our Club to meet weekly. Meetings are in the works already for The Pacific Club with Chef Eric putting together menu options for us to review. All ideas are welcome.
If you would like to assist, see further down to contact your Admin.
Volunteers - July 23, 2024
Greeter - Liana Bratland
Pledge - Dawn Marie
Inspiration - Rick Tabor
Volunteers - Aug. 6, 2024
Greeter - Nancy Grekin
Pledge - Nancy Grekin
Inspiration - Dave Shanahan
Volunteers - Aug. 20, 2024
Greeter - Bridget Townsend
Pledge -
Inspiration - Sam Haas
July 23: Hybrid Lunch Meeting
with Guest Speaker Ian Lind
Lunch with Ian Lind,
Investigative Reporter and Blogger
"The Michael Miske Trial and
Organized Crime in Hawaii"
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.
LETTER OF REQUEST FROM GRANDDAUGHTER OF DENMARK ROTARIANS
HOUSING HELP NEEDED BEFORE AUGUST 20 - ATTENDING HPU
PREVIOUS HOUSING TURNED OUT TO BE A SCAM
Dear Rotary Club of Honolulu
I was recommended from my grandparents to contact you as they are both Rotary’ans in Denmark and have been members for more than 40 years. My mother has been a Rotary exchange student in New Zealand and all together, we have so many good experiences with Rotary in my whole family.
My grandfather even participated in a meeting in your club 10 years ago, during a holiday in Hawaii.
I’m studying a semester at Hawaii Pacific University this fall, and will arrive in Honolulu August 20th. Unfortunately I was just informed, that the apartment, I was expected to live in with two other girls (from Denmark and Norway) is a scam ☹
I therefore contact you in hope, that someone in your club might know someone, that knows someone, or maybe you just have some advice for me, in this unfortunate situation. At the moment everything is appreciated.
My name is Nicoline Fog Bach, I’m 22 years old and studies at Copenhagen Business School. I am calm, very orderly and 100% reliable.
I’m now trying to find an apartment for myself, and if possible, also the 2 other girls (age 28 and 23) in the area around Kaka’Ako, Ala Moana, Waikiki, or anywhere close to this. The size/number of bedrooms is not important. Everything has interest. Leasing period would ideally be from mid-August to mid or end of December 2024.
I sincerely hope that a member, or anyone in the club network might be able to help me.
Warmest regards and again, thank you very much for your big help with recommendations.
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 isn't working properly, so please email and let me know when and what you can help with! Mahalo!
Parking at the Outrigger is limited to Outrigger Canoe Club members with decals only as of June 10.
Please be patient and kind with the Outrigger staff. We will continue to keep you updated as Outrigger gives us information.
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, Paki Avenue on the mauka side of the park has free parking with no time limit.
Please let President Tom Coyne know if you have mobility issues or need assistance with parking and he will connect you with members who can provide assistance.
Your friendly Club Administrator here with a few housekeeping requests.
PLEASE preregister to attend if at all possible. We are required to give a headcount to the venue.
ALL WALK-INS - member or not - pay $50.
Do NOT assume I know you are attending. Exception is for Members who have opted for the Prepaid Lunch Plans.
Prepaid Member Lunches: One of the perks of prepaying for your lunches is automatic registration for the meeting, even if you do not attend.
Make Up Meetings: Please email me the date and location/Club you attended. If you do not alert me, I cannot give you Attendance Credit. Many of us like to patron other clubs, so please inform me when you do so I can credit you. This also helps with our overall attendance record.
A REQUEST FROM OUR SERVICE DIRECTOR, NANCY YOUNGREN
MAGIC THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
We are looking for good community service projects!
Are you affiliated with or know of a non-profit organization that could benefit from RCOH volunteers? If so, please complete the Service Project Recommendation form and give it to Lee.
The Community Service Committee will review all suggestions and will make recommendations to the Board.
The Rotary Club of Honolulu's Gift of Sound Committee would like to remind folks of Rotary/Miracle Ear’s ‘Free’ hearing aid program. Please read the Generations Magazine article for more information.
Also note, the old Rotary number is in the article. Rotary’s new phone number is: 808.457.6356.
Better yet, all anyone qualifying for a free hearing aid can go to any Miracle Ear in Hawaii. Miracle Ear will contact Rotary for the application fee when needed. Simple, huh?
Best advice to everyone over the age of 55.
Please get a hearing exam every 3 years.
Just for the sake of sound mind and body.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Rick Tabor, ‘Can You Hear Me Now’ Questions welcomed.
FYI - Please help spread the word. Only 16% needing hearing aids, wear them. We’re offering an improvement.
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.
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