Events

Want to get to know your fellow club members a little better?  Want to have a fun evening with fun games and great convo?  If so, Speed Chat 2024 is where you need to be!  

Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Arc of Hilo.  No cost to attend.  If you can, bring a pupu/finger food dish to share (optional).  The club will provide the drinks.

We have a LOT of new members who've become part of our Rotary family last year and so far this year.  We don't always have a lot of time to get to know each other at regular meetings.  Come join the Speed Chat event and spend time meeting and getting to know one another.  Feel free to bring guests/potential members.  This is a great way for them to see Rotarians in a casual, FUN setting!

We'll see you there!

Your Membership Committee

JOIN ROTARY CLUB OF HILO FOR LUNCH AND TO HEAR GUEST SPEAKER - Harvey Tajiri who will be speaking about the History of Hilo & the Big Island, and "Hawaii's Greatest Export". Harvey lived his entire life in Hilo except for when he attended UH Manoa and trained at Fort Lewis in Washington for Army Basic Training. He has 2 adult children and 2 grandsons. Prior to retirement, he owned several small businesses to include Tajiri Auto Repair, Tuff-Kote Rustproofing, Iseki Tractors Farm Equipment, Big Island Glass, Nani Mau Gardens gift shop, Denison's Omiyage shop, Ah Ping convenience store, Ando Store, Menehune Maintenance, Royal VSP Services, among others. He also served on our Hawaii County Council for 4 years as chair and finance chair and at the State Legislature representing District 2 (Hilo) for 10 years. Harvey was a volunteer in numerous community organizations to include Hilo Jaycees, Boy Scouts of America, American Cancer Society, Hilo Medical Center Advisory Board, Waiakea Settlement YMCA and Board of Regents.

Can't attend in person?

We have the technology! If you cannot attend in person, please plan to attend via Zoom.  

The Zoom Link is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82998575906?pwd=YjVHcVc5SEZyUWVKRW9kWnVUUTBCdz09

This is a Joint East Hawaii Rotary Club project to help improve the water quality at the ponds in Queen Liliuokalani Gardens. This effort will be making the Genki Balls which contain effective micro organisms that will later be tossed into the ponds. We will be meeting next Saturday 3/2 at the Kua O Ka La Charter School. Its a lot of fun and we will be collaborating with the 2 other Rotary Clubs in Hilo (South Hilo & Hilo Bay) and the Rotary Club of Pahoa Sunset. Please join in the fun!

In place of our regular club meeting this week, we will be celebrating together "Having Fun" with a St. Patrick's Day Club Social☘️. Please register in advance below, including any guests; use the QR code in the attached flyer or this link to pre-pay in advance. Link to pay online:https://square.link/u/qxBJ0IWM

You may also pay at the event with cash or check, payment by credit card will need to be done in advance!

There will also be a collection for Garden Supplies for the Hope Services Kupuna Shelters. Donations including small garden tools, starter plants, seeds, soils and amendments will be collected at the social. Looking forward to seeing you all to share in fellowship together with, good eats, drinks, activities and the debut of the film for our Fiji Rotary International Service Project. There will also be prizes for some of the activities so be sure to participate in the fun!

**Garden Clean-Up Volunteer Day**

We invite you to join us in enhancing the garden at Hawai`i Island Home for Recovery to provide residents with the opportunity to cultivate vegetables of their choosing.

**Location:**

HIHR Garden

444 Kapiolani Street

**Activities:**

Rain or shine, we will be working diligently to:

- Remove tall California Grass tufts

- Cover cleared beds with cardboard to combat weed growth

**Tools to Bring:**

Please bring the following tools:

- Picks

- Shovels

- Weed whackers

- Wheelbarrows

- Rakes

**Attire:**

Wear gloves and dress appropriately for the weather.

**Impactful Insight:**

One of the HIHR Residents shared with us that gardening is therapeutic for his mental well-being. By participating, you contribute to "building GOODWILL that will be BENEFICIAL to all concerned."

**RSVP:**

Kindly let us know if you'll be joining and specify the tools you can bring.

Your commitment as a Rotarian willing to make a difference is truly appreciated.

**Mahalo for your dedication and service!**

Best regards,

JOIN ROTARY CLUB OF HILO FOR LUNCH AND TO HEAR GUEST SPEAKER - Brittany Zimmerman who will be speaking about RYLA, and giving us a recap of how it went this year. Brittany Zimmerman was camp manager for the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) this year and worked very hard to prepare for and put on the event along with other club members including Jen Tanouye, Kari Hoffman and Kazuo Todd and many others. Brittany joined Rotary Club of Hilo in March of 2023 and we're so fortunate to have her as a member of our club with her leadership, and brilliant ideas for helping our community with sustainability solutions. 

Can't attend in person?

We have the technology! If you cannot attend in person, please plan to attend via Zoom.  

The Zoom Link is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82998575906?pwd=YjVHcVc5SEZyUWVKRW9kWnVUUTBCdz09

JOIN ROTARY CLUB OF HILO FOR LUNCH AND TO HEAR GUEST SPEAKER - LTC Tim Alvarado, Commander, Pohakuloa Training Area. 

Lieutenant Colonel Tim Alvarado's Bio can be found in the below link: 

https://home.army.mil/pohakuloa/about/leadership/garrison-commander#:~:text=Lieutenant%20Colonel%20Tim%20Alvarado%20was,Corps%20of%20Engineers%20in%202004.

Limited Lunch options are as follows, they will be prepared in equal amounts ahead of time and available on arrival based on prepayment in the below link:

• Puna Chicks Ceasar Salad
• Furikake Samon Salad
• Lehua Sandwich, PLT (pork belly, lettuce tomato)served with our Local Fresh Side Salad of the Day

Link to puchase lunch in advance: https://square.link/u/Mt9AQjOt

Lunch will served upon arrival and selections will be available on a first come firsy servce basis. Be sure to pre-pay for your lunch ahead of time (above link) and register (below) so we know how many lunches to prepare in advance.

No zoom due to technical issues!

JOIN ROTARY CLUB OF HILO & BIG ISLAND ROTARY CLUBS FOR A JOINT CLUB MEETING FOR LUNCH AND TO HEAR GUEST SPEAKER - Gordon R. McInally of Scotland, this years 2023-24 Rotary International President. What a tremndous honor to have Gordon visiting Hilo; It's not that often we have the RI President in Hilo so please RSVP TODAY. REMEMBER TO CLICK BOTH LINKS, 1 TO REGISTER AND 2 TO PRE-PAY VIA SQUARE! Below is a link to Gordon McInally's Bio.

https://www.rotary.org/en/gordon-r-mcinally-selected-be-2023-24-rotary-international-president

Prior to lunch we will be meeting at the the Peace Pole at Kua O Ka La School at10:45 AM. Lunch will be from 12:00 to 1:30 at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel followed by a Genki Ball toss at Queen Liliuokalani Park.

Refer to the flyer attached and for further details. The QR code for payment in advance is on the flyer; here as well is a link for payment: https://square.link/u/OssAawRm

JOIN ROTARY CLUB OF HILO FOR LUNCH AND TO HEAR VOCATIONAL SPEAKERS - Kelley Stillman, Sales Manager at The Employment Experts LLC. and Sarah Luchenbill, Associate Director at American Cancer Society. Mahalo to our Vocational Service Director Mike Meyer for organizing this and thank you to both our club members for participating and sharing about their vocations with the rest of our club.

Can't attend in person?

We have the technology! If you cannot attend in person, please plan to attend via Zoom.  

The Zoom Link is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82998575906?pwd=YjVHcVc5SEZyUWVKRW9kWnVUUTBCdz09

Come and join us at `Imiloa for a keiki and `ohana mini social event! Bring your keiki for a fun play date on Saturday, 4/27, from 12:00-2:00pm. Don't forget to bring along some snacks. If the weather is nice, we'll gather picnic-style in the grassy area outside for some snacks and good company. To join in the fun, make sure you have an active membership at `Imiloa, or you can purchase tickets at: Tickets & Info — ʻImiloa Astronomy Center (imiloahawaii.org)

JOIN ROTARY CLUB OF HILO FOR LUNCH AND TO HEAR - Lorraine Inyouye,  Hawaii State Sentator for District 1. who will be speaking about current legistative affairs.

Can't attend in person?

We have the technology! If you cannot attend in person, please plan to attend via Zoom.  

The Zoom Link is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82998575906?pwd=YjVHcVc5SEZyUWVKRW9kWnVUUTBCdz09

JOIN ROTARY CLUB OF HILO FOR LUNCH AND TO HEAR - Dr. Allison Flaim,  Program Director of the Hawaii Island Family Medicine Residency Program. who will be speaking about the residency program in Hilo. More about Dr. Allison Flaim in the link below:

https://www.hilomedicalcenter.org/physician/allison-flaim/

Can't attend in person?

We have the technology! If you cannot attend in person, please plan to attend via Zoom.  

The Zoom Link is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82998575906?pwd=YjVHcVc5SEZyUWVKRW9kWnVUUTBCdz09

JOIN ROTARY CLUB OF HILO FOR LUNCH AND TO HEAR - Keoni Alvarez,  Local Film Maker. who will be speaking about Awareness and desecration of Hawaiian Burial sites due to land development. More about Keoni Alvarez in the link below:

https://www.keonialvarez.com/

an't attend in person?

We have the technology! If you cannot attend in person, please plan to attend via Zoom.  

The Zoom Link is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82998575906?pwd=YjVHcVc5SEZyUWVKRW9kWnVUUTBCdz09

JOIN ROTARY CLUB OF HILO FOR LUNCH AND TO HEAR - Jim Cheney and a Parade of Presidents. The line up of past presidents will be Jim Cheney, Mitchell Dodo, Kerry Glass, Steve Handy and Beverley Heikes; and all have exciting things to share. Don't miss out on this rare meeting to hear from five  Rotary Club of Hilo past presidents in one single final meeting of this 2023-24 Rotary Year..

Can't attend in person?

We have the technology! If you cannot attend in person, please plan to attend via Zoom.  

The Zoom Link is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82998575906?pwd=YjVHcVc5SEZyUWVKRW9kWnVUUTBCdz09

Meeting starts promptly at noon.  Please arrive early enough to order your meal and be seated before the President calls the meeting to order.

Join us on Wednesday, July 17th at Temple Bar in Hilo for Social Squad!

The Rotary Four-Way Test refers to building better friendships through respect, trust, reciprocity, shared experience, and mutual enjoyment of each other’s company. If you’re looking for some of that in your life, try SOCIAL SQUAD!! Social Squad is a great introduction venue for new people to Rotary. Bring a friend and enjoy a fun a night of Socializing with Purpose!

The mission of the Rotary Club of Hilo Social Squad is socializing with purpose by providing impactful support & awareness to local causes, organizations, and projects.  This month we'll be supporting our friends at The YWCA of Hawaii Island!

A donation of $20 per person will be collected at the door to directly support the great of The YWCA of Hawaii Island.

Meeting starts promptly at noon.  Please arrive early enough to order your meal and be seated before the President calls the meeting to order.

Meeting starts promptly at noon.  Please arrive early enough to order your meal and be seated before the President calls the meeting to order.

Every year our club has a Rotary Booth at Brewfest.  At the booth, Rotarians share their excitement about Rotary and who we are, what we do.  Any interested fill out a contact sheet and we invite them to a follow up event.  This is a Membership Mixer.  Its intention is to invite potential members to socialize and have them get to know Rotarians on a casual, relaxed setting.  Rotarians and spouses are asked to pay $20 to attend - potential members are free.  

Please attend and support our club and BRING A POTENTIAL MEMBER! Perfect opportunity!  It's also a great time to just have conversations (we are so busy at regular meetings) and get to know one another.

Update: We now have a link to register for the RCH / Hiroshima South Celebration Dinner!

Please come out for an enjoyable evening and show our aloha, mahalo, and support for our visiting Rotarians.

To reserve your spot register below or email Jen at: jent4rotary@gmail.com

Pay by check or cash at our Friday club meeting on August 9. New Update!! We now we have a square link for payment option: go to: https://square.link/u/577nfT4z or scan the QR code on attached flyer. 

It's going to be a fabulous night... don't miss out!

Join us on Wednesday, August 21st at Temple Bar in Hilo for Social Squad!

The Rotary Four-Way Test refers to building better friendships through respect, trust, reciprocity, shared experience, and mutual enjoyment of each other’s company. If you’re looking for some of that in your life, try SOCIAL SQUAD!! Social Squad is a great introduction venue for new people to Rotary. Bring a friend and enjoy a fun a night of Socializing with Purpose!

The mission of the Rotary Club of Hilo Social Squad is socializing with purpose by providing impactful support & awareness to local causes, organizations, and projects.  This month we'll be supporting our friends, AMVETS HAWAII!

AMVETS HAWAII's mission is to provide advocacy, support and assistance for all who served honorably in the United States Armed Forces: past, present and future Veterans and their families; To inform, influence and inspire others to serve in our military and civilian communities; and, To honor and never forget our Nation’s Veterans service and sacrifices in defense of our Nation.

A donation of $20 per person will be collected at the door to directly support the great work of AMVETS HAWAII.