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Oktoberfest Silence Auction |
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22nd Annual Oktoberfest |
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Oktoberfest |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-6-23Agenda -- 49th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-6-23 Recorded Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYCk5zDSnwg Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-6-23Agenda -- 49th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: Recorded Meeting: Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-6-16Agenda -- 48th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-6-16 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/F4-WqJ6_nsI Published Presentation: None
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-6-16
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-6-9Agenda -- 47th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-6-9 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/w6M5r350xvE Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-6-9Agenda -- 47th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: Recorded Meeting: Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-6-2
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-5-26Agenda -- 45th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-5-26 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/hbbmuEkgt8c Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-6-2
Agenda -- 46th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: Recorded Meeting: Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-5-26-2021
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-5-19Agenda -- 44th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-5-19 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/HpVG81WEaOU Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-5-5
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-4-28Agenda -- 42nd Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021 April is Rotary's Maternal and Child Health Month
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-4-28 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/zbPHRiOgknQ Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-5-5Agenda -- 43rd Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: Recorded Meeting: Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-5-19Agenda -- 44th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021 April is Rotary's Maternal and Child Health Month
Meeting Notes can be found here: Recorded Meeting: Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-4-28Agenda -- 42nd Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021 April is Rotary's Maternal and Child Health Month
Meeting Notes can be found here: Recorded Meeting: Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-4-21Agenda -- 41st Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021 April is Rotary's Maternal and Child Health Month
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-4-21 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/qcd3nPmIClo Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-4-21
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-4-14
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-4-14Agenda -- 40th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021 April is Rotary's Maternal and Child Health Month
Meeting Notes can be found here: Recorded Meeting: Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-4-7Agenda -- 39th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021 April is Rotary's Maternal and Child Health Month
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-4-7 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/_nmLJHfI8ko Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-4-7Agenda -- 39th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021 April is Rotary's Maternal and Child Health Month
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-3-31 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/_Mc8tZvl_-c Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-3-31Agenda -- 38th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-3-31 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/_Mc8tZvl_-c Published Presentation: None
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-3-31
Agenda -- 38th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-3-24 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/l1e6FvN3GOI Published Presentation: None
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-3-24Agenda -- 37th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-3-24 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/l1e6FvN3GOI Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Agenda 2021-3-24Agenda -- 37th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-3-17 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/WB30Pjgw0oo Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-3-17
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-3-17Agenda -- 36th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-3-10 Recorded Meeting: https://studio.youtube.com/video/OZyGXoBNbQA Published Presentation: https://youtu.be/R4sC7CRixkw |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-3-10
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-3-10Agenda -- 35th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-3-3 Recorded Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoT9cBDksJ8 Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-3-3Agenda -- 34th Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-3-3 Recorded Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoT9cBDksJ8 Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda -- 2021-3-3
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-2-24Agenda -- 33rd Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-2-24 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/xRdm5uprAY8 Published Presentation: https://youtu.be/kczj50niLbE |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-2-24Agenda -- 33rd Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-2-17 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/kQt-LvX-2Ho Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-2-17Agenda -- 32nd Meeting of RCHB for Rotary Year 2020-2021
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-2-17 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/kQt-LvX-2Ho Published Presentation: None |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-2-17
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-2-10
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RCHB Agenda 2020-2-10
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Rotary Club of Hilo Bay donates money to YWCAThe Rotary Club of Hilo Bay donated $576 to the YWCA of Hawaii Island’s Developmental Preschool on January 13, 2021. The preschool will use the funds, which came from a district grant, to purchase school supplies. COVID-19 reopening regulations require limited sharing of supplies among the students, so parents were asked to provide basic supplies for their children. The items that will be purchased will replace those provided by parents when needed. The preschool currently has 55 children who are attending under the new guidelines. Photo Shown, from left to right: Michelle Flemming, YWCA preschool director; Anita Cunningham, public relations chair, Rotary Club of Hilo Bay; Lorraine Davis, chief operating officer of the YWCA of Hawaii Island and president of the Rotary Club of Hilo Bay; Curt Sharp, international services chair, Rotary Club of Hilo Bay and Kathleen McGilvray, chief executive officer of the YWCA of Hawaii Island. |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-2-3Agenda
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2020-2-3 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/F6D7dSzdrl0 Published Presentation: https://youtu.be/R-K3x_9Zv8o |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-2-3Agenda
Meeting Notes can be found here: Recorded Meeting: Published Presentation:
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-1-27Agenda
Meeting Notes can be found here: Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/a6E_m4s6hWw Published Presentation: |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-1-27Agenda
Meeting Notes can be found here: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-1-20 Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/DU1nWCtBxJQ
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-1-20Agenda
Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/DU1nWCtBxJQ Published Presentation: None
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-1-20Agenda
Recorded Meeting: Recorded Meeting: TBD Published Presentation: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-1-13
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-1-13Agenda
Recorded Meeting: Recorded Meeting: TBD Published Presentation: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-01-06
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-1-13Agenda
Recorded Meeting: Recorded Meeting: TBD Published Presentation: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-01-06
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2021-01-06Agenda
Recorded Meeting: Recorded Meeting: TBD Published Presentation: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2021-01-06
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Hawaii Rotary Youth FoundationHRYF is accepting applications for the 2021 scholarship now! ![]() |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-12-30
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-12-16
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-12-09Agenda
Recorded Meeting: Recorded Meeting: TBD Published Presentation: TBD
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2021-1-6Agenda
Recorded Meeting: Recorded Meeting: TBD Published Presentation: https://hilobayrotary.com/Stories/rchb-meeting-notes-2020-12-30
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-12-9Agenda
Recorded Meeting: Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/_vKnrk9VYew Published Presentation: https://youtu.be/7A9MY15RZFs |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-12-02Agenda
Recorded Meeting: Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/_vKnrk9VYew Published Presentation: https://youtu.be/7A9MY15RZFs |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-11-18Agenda
Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/Z_IQBSJr1nQ Published Presentation: https://youtu.be/fxGJ0lBxnAQ |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-12-02Agenda
Recorded Meeting: Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/Z_IQBSJr1nQ Published Presentation: https://youtu.be/fxGJ0lBxnAQ |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-11-18Agenda
Recorded Meeting:
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-11-11Agenda
Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/nbcobLs2s9E |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-11-11Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-11-04Agenda
Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/vAnEPbV9eCA |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-11-04Agenda
Recorded Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go665TfuAE4&feature=youtu.be
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-10-28Agenda
Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/Go665TfuAE4 |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-10-28Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Notes -- 2020-10-21Agenda
Recorded meeting: https://youtu.be/mWShbH74KdA
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RCHB Meeting Agenda -- 2020-10-21Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-10-14
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RCHB Meeting Agenda -- 2020-10-14Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-10-07Agenda
The recorded meeting: https://youtu.be/ar3H4m1GFJ8 |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-10-07Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-09-30Agenda
The recorded meeting: https://youtu.be/QgV0G3H22Z8 |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-09-30Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-09-23Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-09-23Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-09-16Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-09-16Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Notes - 2020-09-09Agenda
Whole meeting (unlisted): https://youtu.be/FgL9qjWe5uI Presentation (public): https://youtu.be/I8EenFcPVpk |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-09-09Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-09-02Agenda
Video of the club meeting can be found here: https://youtu.be/g5VOIF-VCkk |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-09-02Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-08-26Agenda
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/CHS1gGEFWEU |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda -- 2020-08-19Agenda
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-08-19Agenda
A copy of the video of the meeting can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQK9I0rBJOM&feature=youtu.be |
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RCHB Meeting Notes 2020-08-12Agenda
1. Club meeting including the guest presentation https://youtu.be/Mcntjox96jE This video is unlisted - only those who know the link can watch. 2. Guest Presentation only https://youtu.be/tuf77OjJS58 This video is public - anyone can search for and find the video. |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda 2020-08-12
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Club Meeting Notes - August 5, 2020Agenda
You can watch this meeting on YouTube. |
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RCHB Meeting Agenda - 2020-08-05Agenda
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RCHB Club Meeting Notes - 2020-07-29Agenda
The video of today's meeting is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D5iU-C5VOAw |
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RCHB Club Meeting Notes - 20200722
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Club Meeting Notes 7-15-2020Agenda
This meeting may be watched on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AsGxkOaj3Cc |
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RCHB Meeting Notes July 8, 2020Agenda
The YouTube video of the meeting can be found here: https://youtu.be/_8l5HYDrVUk
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RCHB Meeting Notes July 1, 2020Agenda
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Notes of the online meeting on June 17, 2020Agenda
The video of this meeting is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ppl0TywvCi0 |
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Notes of the online meeting on June 10, 2020Agenda
Video of this meeting on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gCDNkJjPuLs (unlisted)
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Notes of the online meeting on June 3, 2020Agenda
Video of this club meeting on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJmihLAA8Mk
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Notes of the online meeting on May 27, 2020Agenda
Video of this meeting is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/03PEmJR_a6M
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A letter from Rotary Club La Serena Oriente |
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Card from Hawaii Rise Foundation 20200427 |
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Letter from YWCA 20200417 |
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Notes of the online meeting on May 20, 2020Agenda
Meeting on Video Entire meeting (Restricted): https://youtu.be/1lI-gp3R4ao Presentation and Q&A only (Published): https://youtu.be/AGs5F8J_nFA
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Notes of the online meeting on May 13, 2020Agenda
Meeting on video: https://youtu.be/HOR-My18VXk |
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Letter from Hilo Medical Center, April 30, 2020The Rotary Club of Hilo Bay received a letter from Hilo Medical Foundation dated April 30, 2020 that thanked us for donating masks.
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The email from Higashihiroshima Rotary ClubAn email with attached pictures received from President of Higashihiroshima Rotary Club, Masahiko Aratani on May 10, 2020
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Notes of the online meeting on May 6, 2020Agenda
Meeting on video: https://youtu.be/wSSwT7cKRjg |
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Notes of the online meeting on April 29, 2020Agenda
The video of the club meeting is available on https://youtu.be/ZSev1xDe9QI . Sorry the recording start a few minutes after the president's report started. Click "Read more ..." for connection info
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Notes of the online meeting on April 15, 2020Agenda
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Notes of the online club meeting on April 8, 2020Agenda
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Notes of the online club meeting on April 1, 2020Agenda
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Notes of the online club meeting on March 25Dear Rotarians, Please join me and enjoy our club meeting on Wednesday, March 25. Here's the info so you can connected to Zoom. If you are not familiar with Zoom, please read the attached instructions about how to connect your device. |
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Club meeting on March 25, 2020Agenda
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President's message March 21, 2020Dear members,
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Rainbow Pride Award Presentation![]() Every year, Rotary Club of Hilo Bay donates books to the recipients of High Flyer and Rainbow Pride Award at Hilo Union Elementary School. The Rotarians presented a book to the award recipients of pre-school to 2nd grade on March 12, 2020 and of 3rd to 5th grades on March 13, 2020.
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Light Up A Life![]() Rotarians at Rotary Club of Hilo Bay helped a fundraising event called "Light Up A Life" for Hawaii Care Choices on December 7, 2019 in front of Ladies' Macy's at Prince Kuhio Plaza.
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Dictionary Project![]() Our club has donated and distributed dictionaries to the third graders in Waiakeawaena Elementary School, Waiakea Elementary School and Hilo Union Elementary School. Our club will distribute dictionaries to the fourth graders in Ka Umeke Kaeo.
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Rotarians host Russian delegation, install Peace Pole![]() The delegation visit and Peace Pole project was explained as part of Rotary peace committee’s workshop “Let’s Work It Out” series on Oct. 18. The Open World’s visit changed the thinking of many about how we can pursue peace through simple acts of sharing. The OW program brings current and future leaders from post-Soviet countries to the United States so they may observe professionals in the U.S. and get a firsthand look at the American system of democracy and free enterprise. The Open World delegates were engineers and professors that met their counterparts at the University of Hawaii-Hilo and visited the energy research labs in Kona. They were shown many technologies, including biofuels, they had never seen before. The delegate from the Kamchatka region of Russia presented a slide show of an advanced geothermal plant where he worked. Host families, Rotarians and delegates learned about food, songs, customs, education and cultural norms in each country during two hosted dinners. The delegates exp ![]() |
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Thank you very much for all the volunteers, sponsors and all who attended our Oktoberfest |
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Thank you Rotarians for your hard work for OktoberfestImportant thing comes first. There is no club meeting on Wednesday, October 9. If you come to HYC then, no one would welcome you. Thank you so much for pouring your time, talent, expertise and passion into Oktoberfest. I convince most guests enjoyed beer, food, wine, music and distinct atmosphere. |
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The joint meeting with DG Eric Kaler - Sat. Sept. 14, 2019![]() Saturday, September 14, from 5 p.m. At Hilo Municipal Golf Course The cost is $20 per person. Please pay at the club meetings. This is a casual meeting and guests are welcome.
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The Rotaract of Club of East Hawaii![]() August 22, 2019 Junichi Noumaru stopped by at the open table by The Rotaract Club of East Hawaii (UH Hilo) where the president, the vice president and the secretary were promoting the club to the fellow students. As of my visit, 27 students signed up to join the club. The club does activities almost every weekend. Good job! |
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It is dark on September 11, 2019There is no club meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 to gain much attendance to the East Hawaii joint club meeting with District Governor Eric Kaler on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 5 p.m. at Municipal Golf Course in Hilo.
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Open World ProgramSteve Yoshida and Charlene Iboshi are looking for Rotarians who can host participants to Open World Program from Russia for three nights on September 27, 28 and 29.
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2019 Rotary Council on Legislature and 2020 Rotary International Convention in Honolulu![]() July 31, 2019 - Club Assembly This week's guest speaker was Del Green, former District
Governor and member of Rotary Club of Downtown Honolulu. He was the D5000's representative to the 2019 Council on Legislation and keep us up to date about what's going on at Council on Legislature and about how we need to update our by-laws. Del is also the chair of Rotary International 2020 Convention in Hawaii. Some major takeaways of his presentation were for rotarians to have perfect engagement rather than perfect attendance, dues will continually increase $1/year, and make-up meetings have been extended to within one year. |
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Got clean tap water?![]() July 24, 2019 This week's guest speaker was Keith Okamoto, Manager-Chief Engineer of the County of Hawaii Department of Water Supply. Keith is also the most recent past-President of the Hilo Rotary Club. Keith noted that he was more nervous than usual when giving this presentation due to the fact two of our club members in attendance, David DeLuz Jr. and Julie Hugo are current members of the Water Board, while Art Taniguchi, also in attendance, is a former Chairperson of the Water Board. |
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Peter Muller![]() July 17, 2019 Past District Governor and the charter member of the Rotary Club of Hilo Bay Peter Muller talked his story exclusively to our members.
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Galaxy Forum presented by International Lunar Observatory Association![]() Immediate past president David De Luz, Jr. offered me (Junichi Noumaru) to talk at the Galaxy Forum held by International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) on August 17, 2019. The theme of the forum was "Astronomy from the Moon, and Hawaii 21st Century Business & Education Communities." Steve Durst, the founding director of ILOA introduced the project and told that the International Lunar Observatory or ILO-1 will be launched and will be landed to the south pole of the moon soon. I learned the Rotary helped build the ILOA's office building in Waimea.
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Secret of Maunakea, Secret of Subaru - Three anecdotes![]() July 10, 2019 Kyoji Nariai is the Professor Emeritus at National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.
Dr. Nariai is the astronomer whose research fields are astronomical optics and stellar astrophysics. His carrier as the researcher started with the assistant at Tokyo Astronomical Observatory (TAO) of Univ. of Tokyo. He became the professor at National Astronomical Observatory of Japan in 1989. He frequently visited Hilo since then and became the Director of the Hilo Office of the Japan National Large Telescope or JNLT project in 1992. Since then, he lived in Hilo and made coordinations for the construction of JNLT with the local government and the contractors. Also he made really good relationship with local community. He became the vice director of Subaru Telescope in 1997 and retired NAOJ in 1998. Now he enjoys his retirement life without obligation. |
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Biking Expedition![]() July 3, 2019 Douglass Adams is HHSC Corporate Board Member. He spoke about his biking expedition he did right after he retired and relating his experiences. Doug is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from West Point, his Master’s degree from National Intelligence University, and his JD from Antonin Scalia Law School. He is currently chair of the Hawaii County Charter Commission, vice-chair of W.H. Shipman Ltd., chair-elect of the Boys and Girls Club of Big Island, and board president of Kuikahi Mediation Center. The East Hawaii Region representative to the Corporate Board, Doug serves as chair of the Finance and Information Systems Committee and on the Audit and Compliance Committee. |
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Conversational PartnersJune 21, 2019 Rotarians Steven Jacunski, Richard Cunningham, Mike Carroll, Marlene Norton and Junichi Noumaru participated in the Conversational Partners at the Hawaii Community College on June 21, 2019. Rotarians mingled with international students in an IEP class and made conversations with them. Some students just arrived from their country to Hilo a couple weeks ago and study hard to improve their English skills. ![]() |
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Hawaiian Ethos![]()
Hawaiian Ethos, one of eight statewide licensees for medical marijuana, has as its mission to provide Hawaii Island safe and reliable access to cannabis medicine through evidence-based treatment choices. Zachary Taffany, COO, and Kea Keolanui, marketing, of Hawaiian Ethos educated our club members who have a 1960s perception of marijuana. In Hawaii, the licensee does everything from growing, creating products, and dispensing. This vertical integration provides an opportunity to track the performance of its products and improve. Hawaiian Ethos intends to fully leverage this opportunity with a secure feedback app for patients to share their results. Hawaiian Ethos is led by CEO Bill Richardson together with a Stanford scientist, Vernon Oi, and medical doctor, Dr. Stacie Kerr, MD. The anticipated opening is January 2018. There will be two locations, Hilo and Kona. Retail price is about $250/ounce ($15/gram). The dispensaries will look like a pharmacy. the products will have lab testing results on the labels for potency, pesticides, and other required information. Currently, caregivers can grow for themselves and patients. DOH has indicated phasing out the caregiver program in favor of dispensaries. There are three steps to access the dispensary products: 1) schedule an appointment with a physician or advanced practice registered nurse to certify that you have a qualifying medical condition; 2) register with the Department of Health's Medical Marijuana Registry Program; and 3) bring your current government issued ID and 329 Registration Card to Hawaiian Ethos for dispensary access. |
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Are There Aliens?![]() Exoplanets are planets beyond our own solar system. Thousands have been discovered in the past two decades. The discovery of these worlds is one of the hottest topics in astronomy today. As explained by Professor Michtoshi Yoshida, director of Subaru Telescopes, Subaru is actively engaged in detecting conditions similar to earth that could support life, such as water. The initial research is premised on alien life requiring similar conditions as life on earth; but that is not to rule out that aliens could exist supported by conditions different from life on earth. |
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Jay Curlee: A Personal Journey![]() Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get.—Forrest Gump Jay Curlee, one of our club's charter members, left Rotary several years ago to Texas. He left uncharacteristically without explanation to his fellow members. He was here today to explain. And we are all better people because of Jay's willingness to share. |
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Introduction to Adaptive OpticsMary Begier heard a speaker explain the complex in simple terms-- just right for us Rotarians. Tapping the bountiful knowledge of our treasured UH-Hilo, we were enlightened on the topic of how astronomers peer into the universe. Christoph Baranec is an Assistant Astronomer with the Institute for Astronomy. The hot and cold air mixing in our atmosphere causes a blurring effect, much like cold fresh water mixing with warmer ocean water. Christoph has pioneered a completely robotic telescope, called AO-Robotics, that uses adaptive optics to correct and sharpen the focus of celestial objects. Adaptive optics uses a laser shot toward the star or other object to determine the light scatter. This feedback then manipulates a deformable mirror to produce a sharper image. The potential applications of this technology to other fields are just being explored, such as thick tissue imaging or optometry. |
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Ike Wai, Water Knowledge![]() Matthew Platz is a Vice Chancellor for Academic affairs at UH-Hilo. A native of New York city, he has a Ph.D. in chemistry from Yale University and has won awards in distinguished teaching and research. Matt's research has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). UH is fortunate to have been selected by NSF as one of a few selected states to participate in NSF's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). One of Hawaii's EPSCoR projects is Ike Wai, a project to advance the state of knowledge of "blue gold", our precious water resources. At the UH-Hilo, Ike Wai research occurs on the Mookini Library 3rd floor. There is a large high resolution screen to view data collaboratively. The research challenge is data mining. UH-Hilo will soon offer a Data Science certificate to prepare students in this emerging field of opportunity. Internship opportunities are available in the natural and social sciences to address the history of water usage and policies, water security, and water quality.
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The Guy Who Never Changed-- Richard Cunningham![]() When Richard showed up in long pants, you knew something was up. Lorraine introduced Richard as our vocational speaker for this month. From an early age, Richard was drawn to three things that he still does today-- woodworking, tennis, and entrepreneurship. Now in his 40th year in business, Richard graced us with his humor and words of wisdom.
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Small Business Development Center-- Untapped Resources![]() The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a free service to help businesses, probably the only thing government does for business. It is funded one-half by the feds and the other half by the State. It is attached to UH-Hilo and located in the American Savings Bank building, Suite 109. The State office is located in Hilo. Kim introduced the speaker as a business therapist. Judi Mellon, Ph.D., center director and former marine, described the range of services offered to start-ups as well as existing businesses. |
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Kupu & Hospice Care: Community-Based Palliative Care Programs![]() Immortal we are not, so it's a blessing to know we have an exceptional service through the Hospice of Hilo to ease our pain and emotional stress when our time comes. Lani Weigert, Clinical Relations Manager, explained a new program that started in April 2016 called Kupu Care that fills a gap for assistance before a patient needs hospice care. Kupu Care focuses on relief, serves patients seeking a cure, and can be provided for years. Hospice care focuses on comfort, is available for those no longer seeking a cure with a life expectancy of 6 months or less. Without Kupu Care, daily episodes of pain may not be effectively treated or a person may die from depression. Lani described this new program, who qualifies, and how it is paid for.
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Rat Lungworm Disease-- State of Knowledge![]() With the pervasiveness of slugs and rats, we all face the risks of becoming infected by the rat lungworm disease (RLWD). Sue Jarvi, Ph.D., professor at the UH Hilo College of Pharmacy, founded the Hawaii Island Rat Lungworm Working Group in 2012. They have made considerable progress in promoting prevention of RLWD through education and outreach, research on infection levels in slugs and rats, exposure levels in humans, prevention through vaccination, and improvement in diagnosing the disease in humans.
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Hitachi- Breadth and Vision of a Global CorporationHitachi means "sunrise". Robert Mohan, Ph.D., mechanical and systems engineer, enlightened us with a glimpse of how a large global corporation plans 100 years into the future seeking to make ever more useful products. Bob also mentioned that Hitachi is working to bring its presence to the Big Island where a major project could offer opportunities to experience, learn, train, educate, and work with Hitachi.
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Club Assembly-- Incoming President Dale TokuukeDale announced that one of the July social events would be in lieu of other installation activities. Dale introduced members of his team who were present to preview the year ahead. Club Service, Mike Carroll – - Monthly social events at Cronies on July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14 – all from 4:00 to about 6:30. - Looking for venue ideas for Christmas Party. Place & Caterer need to be booked soon. - Keaau H.S. Interact Club. The club meets at noon on Wednesdays. Mike, Sharon, Alan, and Mike have taken turns with club advisor Christopher Ho to attend the meetings. The club has over 100 members. HRYF, Richard Cunningham –. This year our club gave $6300 and was fifth in the district. Program Committee, Roy Takemoto – - The committee arranges for speakers, maintains the web page, and puts out the newsletter - He needs at least 2 more committee members or will have sign up sheets for volunteers to take photos or notes at each meeting - Discussion of ways to improve the newsletter. Two primary suggestions: 1. That there be a sign-up sheet for individuals to take notes each week. 2. That there be cards on the table so people giving Happy Dollars can write down the “411.” Membership, Katie Lambert – will continue to have the club socials where members encouraged to bring prospective members Fundraising, Kim Keahiolalo – open to creative or tested fundraising ideas. Club Trainer, Julie Hugo has been our club trainer. It was a 3 year term. Mary Bergier will follow up to see if we can have more activities. |
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Getting to Know Steven Sylvester, Our Newest Member.
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Highlights of visit to the Rotary Club of Higashi-HiroshimaClub member and native Japanese, Miyuki Lee, organized the highlights of the trip to visit the Rotary Club of Higashi-Hiroshima:
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Au Revoir![]() Peace spreads one by one as foreigners become friends. Rotary's youth exchange program is based on that precept. Our exchange student this year, Mathis Bergay from France, reported on his year. There is hope in the world with youth like Mathis.
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Legislative Session Report![]() This year's session was full of drama if not results. We were fortunate to have Senator Kai Kahele give us a timely report on this year's ups ad downs.
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10 things the military taught me that apply universally![]() Mike Carroll, retired Colonel, was asked to be our backup speaker in case we came up empty. Well, this designated hitter hit a homerun for those who were lucky enough to see him in action. We were all ready to follow him into combat.
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Climate Change, Rapid Ohia Death, and Other Hot Topics![]() We depend on our native forests as a watershed for drinking water and to purify our air by sequestering the overload in carbon we cause. Fire, invasive species, climate change, and other impacts on our forests are important to our livelihoods. Dr. Christian Giardina of the U.S. Forest Service is at the forefront of research on the health of our forests. Interestingly, his message was not what the scientists are doing, but what we can all do by engaging with nature.
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Medicare 101![]() To help us age gracefully, Leilani Soliven, a medicare consultant, explained how best to enroll in medicare. Due to the complexity of the medicare program and numerous options, the services of a consultant such as provided by Premier Benefit Consultants help individuals find the best fit through home appointments or educational seminars. Premier represents four of the six healthcare insurers in Hawaii: United Healthcare, HMSA [exclusive contract], Ohana Health Plan, and Humana (does not represent Kaiser Permanente and AlohaCare). Clients are never charged any fees. There are multilingual speaking agents. Leilani provided an overview of Medicare and helpful tips.
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Camp Agape-- Success Story![]() About 150 "Angels", children of incarcerated parents, attend the annual camp sponsored by Camp Agape Hawaii. In Hawaii, the child of an incarcerated parent is 50% more likely to be incarcerated as well. The role of Camp Agape is to reach these children and their parents, to see whole families transformed by unconditional love. Dawn Tavares and Kahu Charlie Kama introduced a former Angel who provided a heart-warming account of her experience.
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UHH Spatial Data Analysis and Visualization Lab![]() The UH Hilo provides cutting edge technology to better understand the dynamics of our island. Dr. Ryan Perroy, Assistant Professor at UH Hilo in the Department of Geography & Environmental Science and director of the UH Hilo Spatial Data Analysis and Visualization (SDAV) research lab, enlightened our club with an overview of a number of ongoing research projects including mapping erosion at the summit of Maunakea to detecting invasive tropical plant species with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). He is also in the midst of a multi-year project assessing coastal erosion rates and impacts from sea-level rise at three different locations across Hawaii island, using a combination of existing imagery and topographic datasets and new geospatial data collected with unmanned aerial vehicles. |
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Fight the Bite: Mosquito-Borne Diseases![]() Those pesky mosquitos can make you more than itchy. Of the six species of mosquitoes in Hawaii, two species are of primary concern that are active day and night. These species have been responsible and are capable of spreading Dengue, Zika, Chikunguya and other serious diseases. Jason Dela Cruz of the Department of Health explained the risks and prevention measures.
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Converting Waste to Assets: R-1 Wastewater![]() Whether solid waste or liquid waste, the challenge is the same-- can we turn this liability into a sustainable asset? Our County's Director of the Department of Environmental Management, William Kucharsky, focused on the current efforts to reuse wastewater, but also touched on the recent sewage spill in Hilo Bay and composting.
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Proposed Styrofoam BanWhat is so light that it gets dispersed as litter in a light breeze, but strong enough to hold food; that can break into pieces that can take decades to breakdown, which pieces are ingested and toxic to marine animals and seabirds? Styrofoam. The introducer of a bill to ban styrofoam, Councilmember Eilene O'Hara, explained the reasons for the ban, potential cost impact to vendors who use them, alternative products, and status of the bill.
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Jo-Anna Herkes: My Story![]() It was a pleasure to get to know Jo-Anna Herkes, one of our newest members, as she shared her story. Jo-Anna heads the Hilo office for a prominent engineering company based in Honolulu, SSFM International. She is not an engineer. She was asked to join the company in 2001 to help the engineers outreach to the community and government.
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RYLA 2017 Completion Report![]() Project Name: Rotary Youth Leadership Academy for 2017 Date: February 24, 25, 26 Place: Kilauea Military Camp Description: Annually, the RYLA program is offered to high school students on the Big Island. The nine Rotary Clubs on the Big Island partner to provide the program and logistics for RYLA. The program is designed to give high school students leadership skills and experiences. RYLA is Rotary’s commitment to developing our youths to become future leaders of our communities. in addition to developing these leadership skills, students participate in the Volcanoes National Park program to eliminate the invasive ginger plant. RC of Hilo Bay sponsored 13 high school students for RYLA 2017. 5 from Keaau High School and 8 from St. Joseph High School. The students are members of the Interact Clubs at these high schools, and both clubs are sponsored by RC of Hilo Bay. There were a total of 62 high school students participating in this year’s RYLA at the Kilauea Military Camp. Two members of RC of Hilo Bay participated in the planning and facilitation of RYLA 2017. Respectfully submitted, Alan Okinaka
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A New Doctor in Town![]() Are you aging gracefully? Or, are you noticing weight gain, loss of muscle mass, compromised immune system, wrinkling and thinning of the skin, depression and stress, cognitive decline, insulin resistance, loss of sex drive, fatigue, sleep disorder. What are you doing about it-- accepting all your aches and pains, taking drugs to treat symptoms, buying larger clothes to fit your weight gain, reducing activity due to pain, feeling and acting old? Well, if you want to start taking responsibility for your health, you may want to consult our newest Club member, Dr. Michael Fitch, M.D., who introduced us to his new practice.
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BICAPSA: Protecting Women from Sexual Abuse![]() Rape victims need trained physicians and nurses to timely and effectively gather evidence, as well as tend to the physical and emotional trauma of the victim. In 1995, a rape victim waited over five hours in the emergency room for a trained doctor. She left in frustration, abandoning any chance to prosecute. Terri Lum, Director, explained how the Big Island Coalition Against Physical and Sexual Assault (BICAPSA) formed after that incident vowing to provide 24-hour service for rape victims. BICAPSA was the worthy recipient of our Club's Weinberg Foundation grant this year.
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Rotaract Update![]() Active, fun, dedicated, reliable. Our Rotaractors make us proud. President Brittany Luna, Vice President Brooke Higa, and Historian Kimi Taguchi gave an impressive report of their activities.
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Community Paramedicine-- Reaching the Underserved![]() An elderly wife calls 911. Her husband has fallen and she can't lift him. When the paramedics arrive, they notice the home is in disarray. This couple needs help beyond the immediate assistance to lift the husband off the floor. Jesse Ebersole, Fire Department Captain, presented the community paramedicine program-- the first in the State. A team of paramedics, physicians, and social service providers identify and assist underutilizers of the healthcare system, particularly elderly, to connect them with services and prevent more serious injuries or sickness. The team also regularly strolls through homeless camps to tend to wounds and other needs. They use a computer program to identify frequent 911 callers and assess their needs. When they are called to a home and notice potential fall hazards, they perform an assessment and provide preventive aids such as slip-resistant mats or shower chairs. The goal of the community paramedicine program is to save overall healthcare costs by proactively preventing people from using the emergency care system as their primary care.
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Natural Farming 101![]() A once boring and lifeless median in downtown Hilo now thrives with the fruits of the natural farming method. Drake Weinert, a farmer and teacher, explained how natural farming creates an environment favorable to promote beneficial fungus and microbes. The microbes create the fertility.
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Owner's Vision of the Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton![]() Co-owner of the Grand Naniloa, Ed Bushor, had never been to Hilo. He has since fallen in love with Hilo as a place more authentic than anywhere he has been. His business plans are predicated on this heart for this place.
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Introducing New Police Leadership![]() Chief Paul Ferreira was named to the Police Chief’s position by the Hawaii County Police Commission on December 8, 2016, assuming the role on December 30, 2016. He chose Kenneth Bugado, Jr. as his Deputy Police Chief. We were honored to have them introduce themselves to our Club. The Police Chief and Deputy are honorary members of the RCHB. We offered our club as a source of assistance. |
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Dayday's Story![]() Member profile: Margarita "Dayday" Hopkins
"How did I get here?"
Margarita's nickname is Dayday, which means "little one". Her family last name is Leyson. She was born into a prominent mestizo family (Spanish, Chinese, local mix) as the second of three girls in the city of Maasin, Philippines. She grew up in a thatched nipa house cooking with a wood fire, taking cold showers, and using an outhouse.
When her father past away when she was 15 years old, her mother and two sisters had to move to another city. Dayday stayed to finish high school and attend a Catholic college on a scholarship where she earned a bachelors degree in accounting. She was a leader in ROTC. Under martial law, student leaders were threatened as "communist". Her mother urged her to move to Mindanao to live with her sister. What a fateful move!
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SEE: Creating Livelihoods![]() It's all about helping people get back on their feet with a job. Steven Harris explained Goodwill Hawaii's Supporting Employment Empowerment (SEE) Program and how local business owners can benefit by employing one of Steven's clients.
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Caring for Our Youth: Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island![]() Articulate and passionate, Jazmin Bronco, made our day by giving us hope that our youth are in good hands at the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island, and that their program is very worthy to receive our fullest support.
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On the Front Lines Administering Polio Vaccinations![]() Most of us donate money to the Polio Fund. Our own Trevor Rodrigues has donated himself. Trevor joined a Rotary mission to Nigeria and Senegal to assist with vaccinations. Trevor had witnessed the sufferings of polio victims first hand when he had lived in India. Trevor described a typical day in the life of a Rotary volunteer.
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Rotary Foundation-- Doing Good in the World![]() Rotary International sets a monthly theme. The theme for this month is Rotary Foundation. Many of our newer members are not fully aware of the breadth and depth of the Rotary Foundation. Our Rotary Foundation chair, Alan Okinaka, provided an informative overview of RF's mission and focus.
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Lifelong Learning at CCECSYou can teach an old dog new tricks. Our community is fortunate to have the opportunities offered by the UH-Hilo College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS). Julie Mowrer, Acting Director, and Chris Nishioka, Technology Program Coordinator, explained the courses and services that can take you to the next level whether it be for work (professional development, certification testing, continuing education requirements), pleasure (personal development), classwork (summer school), technology (senior net), or inter-cultural (English Language Institute, foreign language classes).
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Joint East Hawaii Rotary Clubs BISAC ProjectOur club worked side by side with three other East Hawaii Rotary clubs (Hilo, South Hilo, Volcano) to help BISAC (Big Island Substance Abuse Council) transform a 3 acre site to teach participants about growing food while helping them learn marketable job skills. The work involved spreading 60 tons of gravel, painting garden beds, and painting a garden shed. Led by President Kevin and joined by Bettye, Katie, Deborah, and Roy, it was a satisfying morning of fellowship towards a good cause.
BISAC Work Day, August 6, 2016
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Kevin Hopkins Installed as New President 2016-17![]() Dr. Kevin Hopkins became the 29th President of the Rotary Club of Hilo Bay in July 2016. He is an internationally-known scientist who has managed aquaculture and fisheries development projects throughout the world for more than 40 years. Both he and his wife, Margarita, teach at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
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The Power of Earthworms![]() We wasted 261,000 tons of food in Hawai‘i in 2010. Earthworms have the power to turn food and other organic waste into rich compost. Dr. Norman Arancon, professor (and singer extraordinaire) at the UH-Hilo, is considered a national expert in vermicomposting. Born in the Philippines with his Ph.D. from Ohio State University, he was a recipient of a Rotary International ambassadorial scholarship. Vermicomposts are “stabilized organic matter that are produced by the interaction of earthworms and microorganisms under controlled conditions.” Dr. Arancon provided insights on the superior qualities of vermicompost, its uses, and its potential for municipal waste processing and even toilets.
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KTA Superstores: A Hundred Years YoungHow do you grow a business over four generations from a family-run mom & pop store to a five-store chain employing over 750 associates? Started in 1916, KTA Super Stores is celebrating its 100th anniversary. In his humble manner, Barry Taniguchi, Chairman & CEO of KTA, and charter member of our club, shared his thoughts for a successful business.
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Oktoberfest 2015: Super Success!![]() Hilo Bay Oktoberfest now draws about 400 people, gathered for great food, excellent beer, frivolity and fundraising that supports community service projects in East Hawaii.
Watch this space for information on the 2016 Hilo Bay Oktoberfest...
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Test StoryTest story
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Highlights - Bettye Williams Rotary Installation Dinner![]() ![]() ![]() Pres Bettye and PDG D5000, Linda Coble with Rev. Dr. William H. Knight President Bettye with PPDG's D5000, Charlene Meyers and Linda Coble Bettye S. Williams, President, 2015-16
"Our RI President will ask us to "BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD" in 2015-16. We really don't know what kind of gift we have, until we unwrap it. Our individual gifts, or lack thereof, can evolve with time and experiences. And by the time the gift is unwrapped...it can surprise us."
That is how PDG Linda Coble began her remarks to the installation crowd, and she shared stories from throughout her television news career and volunteer time with the Rotary Club of Honolulu...unwrapping gifts at every turn. She said the greatest gift of Rotary has been the gift of Ohana. She has Rotarian friends around the world, and never takes for granted the joy they have brought and the valuable lessons she has learned from them. She noted UCLA Basketball Coach, John Wooden told his players; "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." She said those words helped her throughout her career. Linda urged us to unwrap the gifts we have been given, gifts that have defined us...and share the mana and the Aloha Spirit of Service Above Self.
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Bettye Williams installed as 2015-16 PresidentInstallation Ceremonies Conducted by PDG Linda Coble
![]() Bettye Williams, a social services management consultant, was installed as the 28th president of the Rotary Club of Hilo Bay at ceremonies Monday, June 15, 2015.
Outgoing president Barbara A. Hastings, partner of Hastings & Pleadwell: A Communication Company, passed the gavel to Williams, who was installed by Linda Coble, Rotary District 5000 past governor. In her keynote speech, Coble called on Rotarians to continually “unwrap the gift” of self to share time and talent with our communities.
Other officers installed were Hastings as vice president; Kyle Kawano, secretary; Paula Uusitalo, treasurer; Kevin Hopkins, president-elect, Roy Takemoto, sergeant at arms, and Mike Carroll, attendance secretary.
Over the past year, Rotary Club of Hilo Bay, which has 56 members, contributed to Puna relief efforts, to Camp Agape for children of incarcerated parents; to the Children’s Justice Center and to HOPE Services’ homesless shelters. The Club screen keiki for vision issues, and participated in youth literacy projects to earthquake relief in Nepal, to helping build wash facilities in Kosovo schools and to world polio eradication. Scholarships and education grants were made to several local students and the Club donated more than $5,000 to the Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation.
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RCHB page: YWCA Remarkable People Program![]() |
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Scholarships & Funding for ThemHRYF Scholarship
Fiona Follett, a senior at St. Josephʻs, is our HRYF scholarship recipient. She graciously accepted the scholarship at last Wednesdayʻs meeting. Fiona will be attending California Polytechnic at Pomona where she plans to study chemical engineering. She is student body secretary (2 yrs), a member of the National Honor Society, captain of the volleyball team, captain of the tennis team, and carried a 4.+ GPA/
HRYF Club Fundraising
Our Club has donated a total of $5,350 to HRYF scholarships, thanks to the hard work, artistic woodworking, and great PR skills of Richard Cunningham.
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Kosovo Project ApprovedGlobal Grant Moves Forward
Letter from Cliff Kopp, Treasurer of RC of Kona Sunrise
To the Rotary Club of Hilo Bay,
The Kosovo Global Grant Team is excited to share with you that the Grant has received final approval from The Rotary Foundation as of TODAY, April 16, 2015. Not only has your Kosovo Global Grant been approved, it has the enthusiastic support of the review team and the WASH advisory team. Through our combined efforts, and our wonderful and industrious partner club in Kosovo, we are ready to start changing lives.
What next? The Prishtina Club is ready to begin work -- just as soon as funds has been transferred. Rotary Club of Hilo Bay — Amount of contribution: $500.00
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Rotary Park ReduxGreat Job on Rotary Centennial Park
Once again, the Rotary Clubs of East Hawaii pitched in to work at the Rotary Centennial Park. Many thanks to the RC of Hilo Bay members, family and friends who participated, and special thanks to Mary Begier for organizing on behalf of our Club.
Mike Carroll...chain saw man, Walt Thistlewaite, Linus Liesenklas, Walt's exchange student; Deborah Beaver, Kim Auberson & fiancé...trailer man Ted Keahiolalo; Tom Witthans; Carol Van Camp; Marcia Sakai & Irie Sakai; Anita Cunningham; Roy Takemoto; Mary Begier, and Richard Cunningham.
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International Service OpportunityCelebrate Day of the Dead with StoveTeam
Celebrate the Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Guatemala. Improve your Spanish, explore Antigua, and volunteer for a good cause by working at a stove factory! From October 31 until November 8,...read more
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HOPE Services Project a SuccessWEINBERG!
![]() Special call out to Lance Forsythe, who was there against doctor's orders, and to Carol VanCamp who painted in
![]() Again, special thanks to Chester Cabral for the excellent planning. Chester's report will come later, but we wanted to get the Mahalo in, right away. More photos (from Charlene Iboshi) are at the end of "Images of the Week."
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photosScenes from the TriClub Meeting 01/28/15
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Hawaii Public Radio Subject of TriClub MeetingMahalo to All Who Attended
TriClub Meeting, Wednesday, January 28, 2015
at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Presiding: Barbara Hastings, president, RC of Hilo Bay
Pledge: Richard Johnson, president, RC of Hilo
Inspiration: "Ideas have unhinged the gates of empires." — Paul Harris (selected by Cedric Mitsui, RCHB)
Photos: Special thanks to Chris Tamm.
4 Way Test: Doug Adams, president, RC of South Hilo
Happy Dollars: $730 contributed to HPR
![]() Program: Michael Titterton of HPR gave an update on progress of bringing the second stream of programming to East Hawaii, the least remaining spot without it. He also gave an overview of where the station stands, and plans for the future. Pictured with Valerie Yee of HPR.
![]() Charlene Meyers, ADG, demonstrates color changing mug (available for $20) that funds Polio Plus. Our District has donated $30,000 from mug sales, matched 2 for 1 by Gates Foundation, for a total of $90,000 to help eradicate the disease.
![]() Richard Cunningham, RCHB, urges everyone to pony up for Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation. There could be a handcrafted wooden box in your future!
![]() Mike Robinson, RCH, reminds us that work day at Centennial Park is Saturday, 1/31.
![]() Doug Adams, RCSH, left, looking for folks who want to represent Rotary in the Merrie Monarch parade.
![]() Richard Johnson, RCH, right, talks about Project Kokua fundraiser 2/28 to aid Puna district. Ask your Club leaders about tickets. Doug of RCSH noted his club helping with silent auction and needs items.
![]() Bryan Lindsay, RCHB Community Service Chair, left, invites other Clubs members to help with the Weinberg project, 2/28, at HOPE Services.
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Speaker: J Higgins, Rotary AIDS ProjectJack Higgins, MD in on vacation in Hawaii but took time to share with RCHB the 25 years of the Los Altos Rotary AIDS Project (LARAP.)
![]() Jack, who's day job is chief medical officer for Avantis Medical Systems, has served on the AIDS Project board for 13 years and recently spent time in Liberia for the launch of the partnership of Save the Children and LARAP. Save the Children is the biggest NGO dealing with kids in the world.
He noted that while in the United States, AIDS is a treatableable, controlable disease, but in Africa "it is still a killing disease." Each year 300,000 children are affected.
For more information on Jack, and on the Los Altos Rotary AIDS Project, click here and for more about Jack, click here.
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Speaker: Masaru Oshiro, Living TreasureMasaru Oshiro was named a Living Treasure by the Honpa Hongwanji in 2011 for his lifetime of service.
He’s a social worker by training and by heart. He has come through life with no chip on his shoulder, no bitterness. He runs by a very steady moral compass.
![]() His immigrant parents lost the family farm when it was confiscated after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Masaru, a teen, tended livestock in the leeward hills of Oahu and went to Waipahu High School. He graduated in 1946 and immediately joined the US Army to serve in the Army of Occupation in Japan.
He came back, went to UH for a bachelor’s and then a master’s in social work, married Kiyoko and began a lifetime of service to his family and community.
Oshiro spoke to RCHB about life changing moments when he had to decide to do the right thing for his conscience at the peril of his career path. Once, because he disagreed with Gov. Ariyoshi, on whose administration team he served, over the death penalty. The other, when he was appointed warden of the prison, only to discover that while he had the on paper qualifications for the job, he was not equipped for it.
Oshiro, who is 86, continues to serve community, family and friends. He is a weekly volleyball player.
For more about him, download the information from the Living Treasure event.
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DG Laura Steelquist on World Polio DayWORLD POLIO DAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014Aloha, Wonderful Rotarians of District 5000!
Help #EndPolio Forever social media video launch: ![]() We are very grateful for William Gates Sr.'s participation in the groundbreaking made-for-social-media video developed in partnership with Rotary. The video, Help #EndPolio Forever is now complete and has been approved by all partner health organizations. Video: http://bit.ly/HelpEndPolioForever As World Polio Day approaches we are distributing this video far and wide across the internet and ask for your help. Share it where you can and especially on any FaceBook Pages between October 20th and October 25th with concentration on October 24th, World Polio Day if at all possible. Check out the new video - share it with your friends! And join us for our Polio Fundraisers this weekend on all islands. Together, let's LIGHT UP ROTARY and END POLIO NOW! Aloha, DG Laura Also Note: Please check out the amazing "world's biggest commercial" about ending polio at www.thisclose.endpolio.org . Nearly 120,000 people from 173 countries participated. We're "this close."
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Sister Club's PP Shimasakisan at Centennial Rotary Park TreeIn 2008, members of our Japanese sister Club of Higashi-Hiroshima visited Hilo and, with our Club, planted a tree at Kuhio Kalanianaoli
![]() Special thanks to Kenneth Barnes, Preston's son, for being tour guide to Volcano, and to Paula Uusitalo, who led Shimasakisan and his son to other sites.
It's especially interesting that Shimasakisan's visit comes immediately after a visit from Anamaria Maraboli-Smith, PP of our other Sister Club of La Serena Oriente in Chile.
Again, we are fortunate to have these international connections, and that we live in such a wonderful place that brings them to visit.
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Speaker: Ha of Hamakua SpringsRichard Ha on food securityFarmers are pro science, Richard Ha told Club members at Wednesday's meeting. 'Whichever way science says, farmers will go."
![]() Ha said such a suit was a difficult decision. These groups took a big risk against concerns that people might boycott them, or take other actions.
"The group is saying, 'don't take away our options;' I don't use GMOs, but don't take away my options."
He was heartened by the recent federal court decision that Kauai's new law is preempted by state and federal measures.
Only 10 percent of what we eat here is produced here, he said. Organics have a particularly hard time against Mainland organics. Because cold winters and chilly springs allow harvest before the critters come, the industrial agriculture organics from the Mainland will win out.
He added that cost of energy drives up Hawaii food cultivation as well. Ha said we must leave options open for farmers to farm.
Ha is a former US Army Captain who served in Viet Nam. Hamakua Springs Country Farms is a 600 acre fee simple diversified ag farm with 70 workers. He sits on Board of Agriculture and on boards of HIEDB and Kohala Center. He is founding member Hawaii Farmers and Ranchers United, whose members produce more than 90% of the farm value on the Big Island.
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Speaker: DG SteelquistDistrict Governor outlines RI goals for 2014-15DG Laura Steelquist got to illustrate one of RI President Gary Huang's goals—to increase membership—at our meeting Wednesday when she inducted our newest member, Paul Agamata. Paul is a principal of Xceptions Inter-Networking Solutions.
![]() Making her visits to East Hawaii Clubs, DG Laura is carrying Huang's call to increase membership to 1.3 million Rotarians worldwide. She pointed out that it's been at 1.2 million for too many years.
Laura Steelquist is a member of the East Honolulu Club and owns with her husband (Past DG John) Hawaiian Islands Medical, a durable medical equipment company which they operate on the principles of the Four Way Test.
At our meeting she outlined two other world goals Huang has called on Rotarians to embrace—No new cases of polio by the end of 2015, and to involve families in Rotary.
Last year, 194 polio cases were reported in Somalia; this year, there's only been one so far. "Pakistan is still the problem child," Laura said. Violence against vaccinators continues there, along with outbreaks of the disease. But world civic and religious leaders are responding and an immunization ring has been thrown up around the country. You can't get in or out without being vaccinated.
District 5000 is trying to do its part (with Gates Foundation matching every dollar with two), but selling novelty mugs that are black until filled with heated liquid; they then display a brilliant lava eruption. ADG Charlene Meyers reported that already enough mugs have been sold to account of
![]() DG Laura told of her experience in Ethiopia helping with polio immunization. A mother brought her baby in for the two drops. She asked that "the white one do it." Laura gave the drops—baby, mother and Laura cried, and mother wrapped up baby and left, for what would be a nearly two hour trek home. As she went off she turned to wave and smile at Laura—"and changed my life forever."
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July 23 Speaker: Member Tim HansenRestorative Justice Can Strengthen Communities
With 2.6 million people incarcerated in the US, and the recidivism rate 67 percent in Hawaii alone, Tim Hansen says an answer may be the trend
![]() Restorative justice, he explains, aims to make it better for the victim, ad often helps the criminal as well. "Crime victims want a voice in the criminal justice system," he says. Sometimes they want to talk to the perpetrator for some kind of closure.
Tim spoke at Wednesday's (7.23.14) meeting about his work at the Hawaii County Prosecutor's Office, as well as on the mainland.
When a crime happens, he says, rather than simply ask who did it, they ask, "who was harmed and what are their needs."
It can help the offender too, Tim says. "They often don't get a change to tell the truth." The system is set up in a way that legalities get in the way of truth telling. "There are many good things in our criminal justice system" he says, "but many things are lacking."
He asked the audience why a victim might want to engage in restorative justice. Some of the answers included that folks want to get stolen stuff back; regain a sense of power; be compensated for damages, or that something good may come out of it, such as preventing future crime. Sometimes, often even, there's a sense of forgiveness.
The restorative framework with the offender is based on "what you did was wrong and bad," but not that the person, at his or her core, is wrong or bad.
Criminals often objectify their victims, but if it can be personalized, put a human face to it. Tim talked about Native American, Hawaiian and other groups' methods of dealing with an offender, from hooponopono and peace circles.
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Member Sandra Wagner-WrightTraveller. Historian. WriterWe know Sandra Wagner-Wright as a great Club member, dedicated to helping keep us on track with Rotary Foundation. We may also know that she taught womenʼs and global history at the University of Hawai`i for more than 20 years and holds a Ph.D. in history. We know she has an easy, warm manner in front of a group. But many of us probably don't know that our Sandra is an avid blogger and writer on history and historical fiction. You can see her blog by clicking here, and you can subscribe to her blog/letter so you don't miss her travel stories. A recent one is about Nani Mau Gardens, its beauty, some history and a picture tour. For the full Nani Mau blog post, click here.
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Council Chair J Yoshimoto addresses 1st RCHB 2014-15 meeting
At the July 9 meeting, Hawaii County Council Chair J Yoshimoto, who has served on Council for eight years, said citizens might be better served by four-year Council terms and by at-large voting for the Councilmembers. Yoshimoto, who cannot run for reelection to the Council due to term limits, said when we talk to elected officials, we should take note of how well they listen. For him, that is a measure of effectiveness. Elected officials should "listen, listen" and "contemplate," he said. He said his big dream for the County remains unrealized, but that he intends to continue to press for it. That is to replace the aged Civic Center with a larger venue that would better serve the community. Yoshimoto was first elected to Council in 2006. He has practiced law since 1992, is married to Tracie Nakano-Yoshimoto, who operates The Most Irresistible Shop in Hilo. The couple has three children. Yoshimoto is home grown and educated: EB De Silva Elementary, Hilo Intermediate and Hilo High, bachelor's degree from UH-Manoa and law degree from the Richardson School of Law.
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RCHB launches 2014-15: "Light Up Rotary"New officers and committee chairs have committed to carrying on the programs and projects of RCHB, as well as take on new challenges as part of new RI President Gary C.K. Huang's theme to Light Up Rotary. The first meeting of the year is July 9, 6:45 am at Hilo Yacht Club. |
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Allstate's Kris Speegle Receives Rotary AwardFor Immediate Release Allstate’s Speegle Nets Rotary Vocational HonorHilo, Hawaii—February 27, 2014—Kris Speegle, owner of Allstate Insurance Agency in Hilo, has been awarded the Rotary International Vocational Service Leadership Award for his work in advancing ethical business practices, collaboration and community service. Speegle, a member of the Rotary Club of Hilo Bay (RCHB), was presented the award earlier this month by Rotary District Governor Phil Sammer. Besides his service in Rotary, Speegle helped found and is the president-elect of the Big Island Referral Network. The network is a referral-based vocational organization, which was built on Rotary values of community service. Speegle, who served in the military in Kosovo and Macadonia, returned to Hawaii and joined Allstate in 2012. He mentors his three full-time employees to develop goals and skills and to participate in community service. Speegle worked through Allstate Insurance to help fund the Hilo Goodwill Industries with improvements. Speegle obtained a $4,500 grant from Allstate, which the Rotary Club of Hilo Bay matched with a $5,000 grant and he got an additional $1,000 from an Allstate counterpart. Speegle also organized other Rotarians to speak to the St. Joseph High School Interact Club on vocational service. Interact is a secondary school program built on Rotary values. “Kris Speegle is a shining light for the future of Rotary and our community,” said Cedric Mitsui, president of RCHB. “We are grateful that he was introduced to our club by Preston Barnes III, one of club’s charter members.” RCHB was founded in 1988 and averages 50 members. The group meets for breakfast on Wednesday mornings for fellowship and community speakers. For more information, visit www.hilobayrotary.com Kris Speegle, center, was awarded the Rotary’s Vocational Service Leadership award. He is flanked by his sponsor, Preston Barnes III and District Gov. Phil Sammer.
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Rotarian Sweat Equity Nets YWCA of Hawaii Island $10,000 Weinberg GrantThe following press release has been issued...
For Immediate Release Rotary Club of Hilo Bay Donates Sweat Equity to Net $10,000 for the YWCA (HILO, HAWAII, February 25, 2014)—The YWCA of Hawaii Island received a $10,000 grant from the Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Foundation Friends Program, earned by the Rotary Club of Hilo Bay (RCHB) sweat equity.
Rotarians worked for four hours Saturday, Feb. 22, painting the YWCA’s preschool center in warm vanilla and bright persimmon, the YWCA’s signature color. The work project was part of the Weinberg Friends requirements for hands-on community service in order to earn the grant for the agency. “For Hilo Bay Rotarians, the work day is more than community service,” said Cedric Mitsui, president of RCHB. “It affords members a different kind of fellowship and bond.”
The YWCA Preschool on Ululani Street in Hilo offers a safe place for youngsters to learn emotionally, intellectually and physically, to prepare for kindergarten. Studies show that preschools with structured programs give children skills for school success.
“Preschool is expensive for many of our island families, said Kathleen McGilvray, CEO of the YWCA. “We intend to use the Weinberg grant money to help defray the cost for some families who need it, both for tuition assistance and for nutritious snacks. More than 70 percent of the families who use our preschool are at or below the federal poverty level.”
The Rotary Club of Hilo Bay, chartered in 1988, averages about 50 members representing business, non-profit agencies and the professions. The group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings for breakfast. For more information, visit HiloBayRotary.com
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News Alert!Energizer Awards
Kris Speegle (Youth Service Chair), Sharon Scheele (Membership Chair), Anita Cunningham (Newsletter/Octoberfest Chair), and Alan Okinaka (Past President/25th Anniversary Committee) received their awards on July 24, 2013 at the Hilo Yacht Club. Congratulations on this well deserved recognition. |
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About Us: RCHBThe First in Hawaii Breakfast ClubsThe Rotary Club of Hilo Bay (RCHB) was chartered on June 22, 1988 as the first breakfast club in District 5000 (State of Hawaii). Founding president Pete Muller brought the early morning club to Hilo after experiencing them during a Rotary Group Study Exchange to Austria. RCHB averages about 50 members from business, non-profit, academic and professional sectors. The club focuses on service above self and works to improve Hilo and the world. We're friendly and take joy in our Rotary network. We contribute our treasure in the form of dollars to scholarships, international aid to eliminate polio and promote safe water and to local projects. We contribute our time to bring children better learning, through keiki vision screening, library programs and introducing third graders to dictionaries. Each year, the Club takes part in the Weinberg Friends Program—the sweat equity of 25 members for one morning nets the nonprofit of our choice $10,000. Over the course of our Weinberg projects, we have been responsible for more than $100,000 of grants to our community. The 2014-15 Weinberg project found 29 Rotarians and a few friends painting the exterior of HOPE Services' transitional housing for homeless families. The 2013-14 Weinberg project brought a fresh coat of paid to the YWCA’s preschool buildings. |