Join us on Wednesday 5/17 and support the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawaii!

We’ve combined TWO of our favorite social events into ONE, Harvey’s Walk ’n Talk and Social Squad!  Burn a few calories as you enjoy a guided walking tour of beautiful Hilo then put them back on with a tasty adult beverage at Temple Bar. 

Harvey’s Walk ’n Talk will meet & depart at 4:30pm from Temple Bar (64 Keawe St., Hilo) and conclude right back we started.  Those that choose to skip the physical activity, meet at 5:00pm at Temple Bar and imbibe in their delicious offerings.

The Rotary Four-Way Test refers to building better friendships through respect, trust, reciprocity, shared experience, and mutual enjoyment of each other’s company.  Bring a friend and enjoy a fun a night of Socializing with Purpose!

The Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawaii is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping abused children in our community.  The Friends’ vision and mission focus on helping the children of abuse in East Hawaii and preventing child abuse in the future.

In 2022, Rotary Club of Hilo’s Social Squad donated over $3000 to organizations doing good work in our local community. The mission of the Social Squad is socializing with purpose by providing impactful support & awareness to local causes, organizations, and projects.

Join us at Temple Bar on Wednesday May 17, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  A donation of $20 per person will be collected at the door to directly support the great work of the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawaii.

The Zoom link for this hybrid meeting will be sent in the weekly meeting reminder.

The Zoom link for this hybrid meeting will be sent in the weekly meeting reminder.

The Zoom link for this hybrid meeting will be sent in the weekly meeting reminder.

Once again this year, three of our East Hawaiʻi clubs will be gathering together to install our new club presidents, Jeremiah Leonard, Zeda Medina and Susie Osborne.  The event will be held at the Fairway Grill Banquet Room (Hilo Municipal Golf Course) on Tuesday, June 20th starting at 5:30 p.m.

District Governor-Elect Mark Merriam will be traveling to Hilo to preside over the event.  We will also take the opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of our outgoing leadership (Connie Ichinose-Hilo and Cat Rehberg-South Hilo) and of course, our outgoing District Governor Randy Hart from Rotary Club of Hilo.

Please register and purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-hawaii-rotary-president-elect-installation-tickets-641515499127

Additional nformation to follow. 

The Zoom link for this hybrid meeting will be sent in the weekly meeting reminder.

Club Assembly will kick off the new year with introduction of the Board of Directors, reports on what's coming for the year, and some fun activities and possible survey of the club. 

Join us on Wednesday 7/19 and support the Hilo Medical Center Foundation!

We’ve combined TWO of our favorite social events into ONE, Harvey’s Walk ’n Talk and Social Squad!  Burn a few calories as you enjoy a guided walking tour of beautiful Hilo then put them back on with a tasty adult beverage at Temple Bar. 

Harvey’s Walk ’n Talk will meet & depart at 4:30pm from Temple Bar (64 Keawe St., Hilo) and conclude right back we started.  Those that choose to skip the physical activity, meet at 5:00pm at Temple Bar and imbibe in their delicious offerings.

The Rotary Four-Way Test refers to building better friendships through respect, trust, reciprocity, shared experience, and mutual enjoyment of each other’s company.  Bring a friend and enjoy a fun a night of Socializing with Purpose!

The Hilo Medical Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that was founded in 1995. The Foundation supports the healthcare of our community and its visitors by assisting the East Hawaii Region through volunteerism, community education, and financial support. The Foundation provides an avenue for people to donate money, stocks, equipment, personal property, time, services, and other assets for the support of projects, programs and services to enhance the healthcare services in our community.

In 2022, Rotary Club of Hilo’s Social Squad donated over $3000 to organizations doing good work in our local community. The mission of the Social Squad is socializing with purpose by providing impactful support & awareness to local causes, organizations, and projects.

Join us at Temple Bar on Wednesday July 19, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  A donation of $20 per person will be collected at the door to directly support the great work of the Hilo Medical Center Foundation.

Guest Speaker: Gail Takaki, Nextech Hawai'i 

The Zoom link for this hybrid meeting will be sent in the weekly meeting reminder.

Due to the tragic events in Maui, the August Social Squad we will be supporting the Rotary District 5000 - Maui Fire Relief Fund. In the message from our D5000 District Governor, Mark Merriam, "As people of action, we can take immediate action. As we come together to recover and rebuild, we need to support each other. We need to Create Hope for Maui."

Please join us on Wednesday August 23rd at Temple Bar in Hilo. $20 donation will be collected at the door and will go directly to the Maui Fire Relief Fund.

The Walk 'n Talk begins at 4:30 in front of Temple Bar and Social Squad will begin at 5:00. Hope to see you on the 23rd in support of our fellow Maui Rotarians.

VOCATIONAL TOUR and CLUB MEETING at THE ARC OF HILO

Our second club meeting in August will incorporate a Vocational Tour at The Arc of Hilo!
Please be sure to register no later than August 15th, so we may confirm the count for lunch orders.

Join a unique opportunity to learn more about the incredible work being done at The ARC of Hilo. During this special vocational visit, you'll gain insight into how they empower underserved individuals through meaningful employment opportunities. Don't miss out on this chance to make a real difference in someone's life!

Friday, August 25th, 2023
Tour – 11:00a to 12:00p
Meeting  - 12:00p to 1:00p

Lunch $25 / person – to benefit The Arc of Hilo
Menu: Puna Fresh Organic Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Carrots w/House Asian Dressing
             Grilled Marinated Chicken w/Pineapple Salsa
             Ginger Fried Rice
             Fresh Rolls w/Butter
             Cookies & Brownies

*Payments may be made by check (payable to The Arc of Hilo), cash, credit/debit, or prepayment at: https://www.clover.com/pay-widgets/92e45ca2-ef6f-416c-953c-0c2a5a56e7cb

Calling all RCH Rotarians!  Sign up for a community svc project that will build good will, better friendships, and will be beneficial to all concerned!  

Help distributing School Supplies to Kaumana, Hilo Union, Kapiolani, and Keaukaha Elementary Schools during the week of September 12 through 15.  We need 8 volunteers so please sign up soon.

Thank you for always being such great supporters of our keiki!

Beckie Marshall, Community Svc. Director

The upcoming Membership Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 18^th, from 12:00-1:00pm at Nancy’s office, which is the Day-Lum office.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Join us on Wednesday September 20th and support 'OHANA WA'A LAULIMA!

The Rotary Four-Way Test refers to building better friendships through respect, trust, reciprocity, shared experience, and mutual enjoyment of each other’s company.  Bring a friend and enjoy a fun a night of Socializing with Purpose!

ʻOhana Waʻa Laulima was formed to give individuals with disabilities equal opportunity to learn and experience the sport and tradition of paddling. The mission is to give people of all abilities a connection to the ocean and Hawaiian culture by providing a safe environment where they can be on the water and learn about the ocean and what it can provide.

In 2022, Rotary Club of Hilo’s Social Squad donated over $3000 to organizations doing good work in our local community. The mission of the Social Squad is socializing with purpose by providing impactful support & awareness to local causes, organizations, and projects.

**There will be no Walk ’n Talk this month**

Come out for a fun night at Temple Bar on Wednesday September 20th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  A donation of $20 per person will be collected at the door to directly support the great work of 'OHANA WA'A LAULIMA.

Tailgating opportunity to show support for UHHilo Vulcans Volleyball Team!

Rotary Park Clean Up and Family Fun Day

Saturday September 30^th 9 am to Pau 

Please bring pruning tools such as loppers, shears, small saws, weed whackers, wheel barrel, rake and gloves.

Bring something to throw on the Weber Grill and refreshments of your choice.

If you have folding tables, chairs and pop-up tents that would also be nice to have.

There will also be keiki activities so bring the whole family:

• Rod Cameron will be doing a painting activity to show the kids some painting artistry techniques.
• Shay is bringing crafting materials

Let’s make this a productive fun event where we build goodwill and better friendships for all concerned. 

Register early so we know who is planning to attend and how many kids to expect as well!

We will be doing our annual Dictionary Distributions in October.  Please mark your calendars.  more info to follow.

The Zoom link for this hybrid meeting will be sent in the weekly meeting reminder.

The Zoom link for this hybrid meeting will be sent in the weekly meeting reminder.

The Zoom link for this hybrid meeting will be sent in the weekly meeting reminder.

Chicken Hekka Social!

Check-Ins and Cocktails at 5:30 PM 
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Dinner served at 6:00 PM

Catering by AJ & Sons