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UPDATE as of (8/6):  Speaker info and sign up for Aug 10 mtg.
Please join us for lunch at the Plaza Club (12-1p) and meet our speaker, Norman Osumi, son of Rev. Paul Osumi.
 
Hear an interesting speaker about the Honolulu Advertiser’s “Today’s Thought.”  The daily inspirational article was printed in the Honolulu Advertiser from the late 1950s to the early 1990s. The article was not religious, racial, or age oriented. It was for everyone.
 
His biography is noted below:
 
    * Born in Wilcox Hospital, Lihue, Kauai in 1941.
    * Parents Rev and Mrs Paul Osumi 
    * Older brother Paul Jr. an architect in Honolulu.
    * Married with two children and three grandchildren.
    * Raised in Waialua  and Ewa Sugar Plantations and Nu'uanu Valley.
    * Attended and graduated from University High School and the University of Hawaii In Business Administration.
    * Worked in the banking industry in Hawaii that included First Hawaiian Bank, service bureau company called Southeast
         Computer Associates, Bank of Hawaii and Central Pacific Bank. Responsibilities were in the technology area for 39
         years. Last position held was Computer Center Manager at Central Pacific Bank
    * Retired in 2003 from Central Pacific Bank.
    * After retiring, authored and published a book titled "Today's Thought - Rev Paul Osumi: the Man and His Message"
    * Presently, speaking at various retirement facilities, senior clubs, special interest groups, Rotary/Lions/Kiwanis Clubs,
         churches and libraries.
 
Please click onto the link to sign up:  
 
UPDATE as of (8/3):  RE Kyoto West Students Visitation 7/30 - 8/10/2018
Dear members
 
President Stan introduced the visiting 3 sister club students at regular Friday meeting. 
They had 3 full days of activities, and will continue to explore the island during the next 7 days.
Mahalo for all members who volunteer their time / effort to be part of WHR's grand tradition.
 
Massage from Derek: He's swapping with Grace and taking the 3 youths to go hiking at the Pink Pill Box in Waianae next Wed.
 
Massage from Richard Ing: that he'll be in deposition on 8/6 Monday am, and he's asking if any member can swap with him, and he's available on 8/7, 8/8, & 8/9 am & pm.
 
UPDATE as of 8/3, sign up sheet for student visitation program:  
 
Aloha, Terry Lo
Meeting the visiting students of Kyoto-West sister club at Honolulu International Airport...
 
Students at Friday's (8/3) Mtg.
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Happy 75th Birthday, Wes!
PP Wesley F. Fong
 
Dark for Admissions Day - Aug 17
We are DARK on Friday, August 17 for Admissions Day!  There will be no WHR Mtg.
 
WHR Club Social at Spaghetti Factory on Fri 7/27
 
WHR Club Assembly and Board Mtg. - Aug 18
WHR club members,
 
Our first Board meeting of the Rotary year will be tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 18, at 5:00PM at my house.  The club Assembly will follow at about 6 PM.  The agenda will include preparing for the DG visit in Sept..I emailed his agenda a few weeks ago. As we get closer to our Aug. date, I will send a detailed agenda. Thanks for your great support.  Lets keep up this attendance at the meetings.
 
Please click onto the link to sign up:  
 
Stan
 
Rotary International Convention for 2019 will be held at Hamburg Germany, from June 1 -5 , 2019!
WHR plans to put together a group to attend the convention and do some sightseeing in Germany, the trip will be around 2 weeks, visiting Cologne, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Munich, Berlin. If you are interested in joining us, traveling in Germany and RI Convention, please sign up by clicking onto the link below!
 
 
Dear D5000 Rotarians,
The Hamburg RI Convention is June 1-5, 2019, if you are considering going, please read this to find out about:
1) The early registration discount, if registering between 6/23 and 6/26 2018.
2) If you are interested in getting a hotel room with the group, please add your name to the list by CLICKING HERE.
 
Don’t miss your chance to Capture the Moment at the 2019 Rotary Convention in Hamburg, Germany. Hamburg, Europe’s “Gateway to the World” will be your gateway to the world of Rotary. A place where the Rotary spirit fills the air — a place to connect with friends while making unforgettable memories and a place to discover the latest news, ideas and strategies that drive Rotary. 
 
So take advantage of the special limited-time registration rate of $350 when you register and pay between Saturday, 23 June and Wednesday, 27 June CDT.  
http://www.riconvention.org/en/hamburg.
 
NOTE: 
This promotional rate is also available on-line for those who aren’t in attendance in Toronto.
Regarding the block of rooms we are getting:
1) We will let you know in the next few weeks what hotel we will be in.
2) Your commitment to reserve a room will be needed by sometime in September.
3) Your payment will be needed by sometime late November 2018.
 
We will be promoting our 2020 Hawaii Convention in Hamburg and registration will open at that time. 
 
Naomi Masuno 808-492-0126
District Governor Elect