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EVENT BULLETIN

January 19, 2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
Aloha, Rotarians & Friends, far & near!
 
 
Mahalo! Mahalo! Mahalo!  For registering in advance for events, lunches, and for everyone volunteering with our upcoming service projects - Beer Fest, Keiki Zone, and the Literacy program!   YOU MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!   
 
 
   Mahalo, Lee                                                       
Administrator for The Rotary Club of Honolulu 
JAN 21: PAU HANA - CANCELLED

Dues to lack of registrations - this event was cancelled for the 21st.  

We will reschedule a Pau Hana at a later date!

JAN 25: 5th Annual Winter Beer Fest
Bishop Museum Great Lawn
CALL TO ACTION
VOLUNTEERS TO POUR BEERS
 
Always a great evening full of fun, serving our community in a responsible manner!  
 
January 25, 2025
Bishop Museum Great Lawn
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 
Must be over 21
 
Click the picture to volunteer. 
Questions or need help, email RCOH Admin
JAN 25: Chinatown Festival Keiki Zone
A'ala Park (across from American Savings Bank)
CALL TO ACTION
VOLUNTEERS TO WATCH KIDS IN THE KEIKI ZONE 
 
RCOH has partnered with Kids Hurt Too HawaiiThey have provided the bounce houses and keiki activities.  We need volunteers to
Help keep our Keiki safe during the Chinatown Festival on January 25, 2025. 
 
Tent at A'ala Park across from America Savings Bank
 
Three shifts to choose from:
9:00 am - Noon
Noon - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
 
To volunteer, contact Nancy Youngren 
JAN 28: Hybrid Lunch Meeting @ Pacific Club
with Guest Speaker, Celeste Connors
Celeste A. Connors
 Life as a Foreign Diplomat
 
Celeste is a recognized leader in sustainability with more than 20 years of experience designing and implementing economic, climate, and energy policy in government, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the private sector. As the Executive Director of Hawai‘i Green Growth Local2030 Hub, she leads a team that coordinates a membership organization to catalyze action across government, the private sector, and civil society to achieve Hawaii's 2030 sustainability goals and serve as a model for green growth. She is also CEO and Co-Founder of c.dots development LLC, an organization that works with investors, developers, governments, and philanthropic organizations to build new and innovative public-private partnerships to mobilize investments in sustainable infrastructure systems and services globally.   Read more about Celeste HERE.  
 
Please register by January 13, 2025 at noon.  Mahalo! 
 
FEB 08: Saturday Volunteer Opportunity
Reading and Crafting with
the youth at Kuhio Park Towers
CALL TO ACTION
SATURDAY STORY & CRAFT TIME
 
RCOH has partnered with Hawaii Literacy to provide volunteers once a month on a Saturday to read and craft with the youth at Kuhio Park Towers! 
 
Our first Saturday is February 8, 2025. 
Time:  9:45 am to 11:30 am
 
Interested?  Of course you are! 
Contact Nancy Youngren for more information! 
FEB 04: Hybrid Lunch Meeting @ Pacific Club
with Guest Speaker, Dr. Kim-Anh Nguyen

Dr. Kim-Anh Nguyen, President of the Blood Bank

Blood Bank’s future plans,

the New Facility in Kapolei, and the History

The Blood Bank of Hawaii broke ground on their new building in Kapolei in September & are due to complete by the end of 2025. Join us to learn about their story and new developments. 

About BBH – Blood Bank of Hawaii

Please register before January 20, 2025 at noon!  Mahalo! 

 
FEB 11: Hybrid Lunch Meeting @ Outrigger Canoe Club
with Guest Speaker, Rebecca Leibowitz

Rebecca Leibowitz

Attorney at Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
 
Let’s Talk About Immigration
 
The Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center (HIJC) at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii provides free legal services to eligible indigent immigrants living in the State of Hawaii.  We also conduct community outreach and education, host free legal clinics, and provide training on a variety of immigration and related civil rights issues. We provide legal assistance to:
  • Immigrant victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and victims of other violent crimes by obtaining VAWA Self Petitions, Battered Spouse Waivers, T and U nonimmigrant visas, and other immigration relief.
  • Immigration assistance to citizens of the Freely Associated States.
  • Reunite families, including reuniting families separated by human trafficking and abuse.
  • Immigrant victims of crime in removal proceedings. 
  • Legal permanent residents who want to naturalize to become US citizens.
  • Immigrants seeking to renew or replace documents, e.g., green card or naturalization certificate. 
  • Immigrants with limited English proficiency by advocating for equal access to government and government-funded services.
 

Aloha Educators and Students!

The entry form for the 2025 Youth Xchange Student Video Competition is now live! This is your opportunity to participate in Hawaii’s largest student video competition, where creativity and innovation take center stage.

👉 Register here: https://olelo.org/yxc2025/contest/

The theme, Holomua: Innovating for a Better Future, challenges students to use technology and creativity to address community challenges and build a sustainable future.

2025 Sponsored Categories:

Creating Peace
Champion Civic Action
Improving Testing for All Students
Year of Our Community Forests
'Mo Veggies, 'Mo Bettah
Show Me Your Preparedness Superpowers!

Get ready to inspire, innovate, and make a difference. We can’t wait to see the stories you’ll create!   Click on the link below for more information!   

 
 
The Rotary Club of Honolulu is sponsoring the category Creating Peace! We are excited to see what our future leaders, movers, and shakers come up with!
 
Award Shows & After Party information: YXC 2025: Awards - Olelo Community Media
 
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