March 1 Speaker is Aimee Chung, MSW, LSW. She has 30 years of experience in social work and academia, is currently Faculty and a Field Education Coordinator at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health. In her career she has worked as a practitioner and leader, primarily in programs supporting those who are survivors of family violence, underserved communities, and diversely-abled individuals. She has experience in both non-profit agencies and state departments. Although most of her work has been in Hawaiʻi, she has also lived and practiced in California and Colorado. Her areas of interest include field education, self-care, trauma-informed frameworks, wellness and wellbeing, power-based personal violence, diversity, interdisciplinary education, and culturally-grounded practice.
Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service. Members have a long track record of addressing challenges in their communities and around the world.
Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.
Paul Harris Rotary founder
Our ongoing commitment: That commitment endures today through an organization that remains truly international. Only 16 years after being founded, Rotary had clubs on six continents. Our members now span the globe, working to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems. We’re not afraid to dream big and set bold goals. We began our fight against polio in 1979 with a project to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines. Today, polio remains endemic in only two countries — down from 125 in 1988.
Each year, the District organizes a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp. This year, at Camp Erdman, our club sponsored 4 Farrington Junior Class Council members, including the Class President. Hear from Farrington College Counselor Regan Honda: "The four students had a wonderful time at the camp! I have attached a photo of the four students upon their arrival back at Moanalua HS after the camp was done. I picked them up and brought them back to Kalihi and was able to hear their stories in the car ride LOL All four are part of the junior class council. The one on the right is the class president. In addition to the great camp experience, they were very appreciative of the dri fit shirts that they received! On behalf of the students, thank you!". Regan
RYLA is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where young people can develop leadership skills while having fun and making connections. The cost is $250 per student, which is paid by the sponsoring Rotary club.
As this Saturday is WHRC Genki ball making service project please include this picture in the Pali View together with the following: Come one, Come All Play with mud, make Genki balls, and toss them into the Ala Wai Canal to clean sludge Saturday, February 24, 9AM Kapahulu Public Library Parking in the back of the library along side of road that leads to golf course
Our in-person meetings are at "The Edge", located at 31 North Pauahi Street. Go to the side door from the courtyard, turn left and go down the hall to the back room. Lunch is $25 for a soup/salad/sandwich buffet. Coffee, ice tea and water are included. We need to have a head count by Tuesday, so we ask that you sign up by the Monday before the meeting. If you didn't sign up by the date, you can still join us and get your lunch in the restaurant, off the regular menu. Please check the club website for meeting and speaker information. Feel free to invite guests!
Address: 31 North Pauahi Street, between Nuuanu and Smith
Parking: Municipal lot at 1-35 N Beretania St (underground). $3 for 2 hours. Enter on Beretania, exit on Pauahi
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West Honolulu Sign Up sheet
