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Mar 2 Speaker - Dr. Jeff Wilson
     Jeff Wilson is associate professor of religious studies and East Asian studies for Renison University College, at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada . He has written several books and numerous articles about the interaction of Buddhism and various aspects of North American culture, and published pioneering research in the history of same-sex wedding ceremonies. Jeff teaches courses on religion in North America, East Asian religion, and theory and method in religious studies at the University of Waterloo. He is active in the American Academy of Religion, and does media appearances and radio interviews to provide an informed perspective on issues of religion in contemporary society. He is the current Numata Scholar at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and was the 2016 BSC Summer Session speaker.
     Professor Wilson’s book, Mindful America, The Mutual Transformation of Buddhist Meditation and American Culture (2014) is the first comprehensive exploration of the practice of mindfulness in America. It outlines how Buddhism influences and is appropriated and adapted by non-Buddhist cultures in the United States and elsewhere.
Doodles sign up for 3/2 Mtg.
Please sign up and click on Link:  
 
DOE Speech Festival Judging April 28
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
 
It’s that time of the year again!
 
On April 28, 2018, Texaco is hosting this year’s DOE Honolulu District Elementary Speech Festival again. This will be the 30th anniversary for the speech festival.  Many of you remember last year’s festival and how much fun it was. Well now all of you will have the opportunity to show your support for our Keiki by coming out to watch them perform. There will be 480 student participants in grades 3-5. The students will participate in one of five categories:  choral reading, group interpretation, interpretive reading, poetry and storytelling. The program is seeking the help of 120 volunteer judges who will help to judge and critique the students’ performance. This event is designed to help encourage students to develop public speaking skills and to gain self-confidence.
 
Registration starts at 7 a.m. and breakfast will be provided. Briefing for the judges will be conducted at 7:30 a.m.
 
If you would like to participate in this year’s speech festival, please be sure to sign up by clicking on the doodle link and by adding your name to the roster.  If you have any questions about this event, please do not hesitate to contact me.
 
 

Richard A. Ing (rai@ollon.com)

Community Service Chair
Chinese New Year dinner social on Feb 17
The Chinese New Year dinner social on Feb 17 had a fantastic turn out.  Total of 46 people attended, along with the signature 7 course dishes with complimentary wine, and have door prizes which were donated by Terry Lo and Elvira Lo, Edward Ane donated 2 home make rice cake for dessert as well.  Mahalo to all WHR participants.
District Conference at Four Seasons Ko'Olina May 18-20
Update as of 3/23:  The District Conference is coming up May 18-20 at Four Seasons at Ko Olina.  Did you know, Stan and Craig are singing on Saturday, Richard Ing is opening the Interfaith service on Sunday and Grace Fujiyoshi is volunteering?  Please register --> Click here
By the way, there is a golf tournament on Friday, a tennis tournament on Saturday and a pop up spa on Sunday.  Please consider attending.
 
If you would like to put your business card in the conference program for $50, please fill out the form and send the card or give it to Naomi on Friday. Go to rotaryd5000.org for the form and to pay online.  Click on the District Conference link on the top navigation bar.
 
The 2018 District Conference will be held at the beautiful Four Seasons Resorts located at  92-1001 Olani Street, Kapolei from May 18 to 20, 2018.  Come and be inspired by motivating speakers, make new friends and reconnect with old ones, remember Rotarians that have passed, find treasures and bargains at the Silent Auction and of course, have fun!  There is a golf tournament and tennis tournament with prizes and don't forget that perpetual coveted golf trophy.  If you are really adventurous, there is the Coral Crater Zip Line that you can sign up for (info forthcoming).  Let's celebrate the awesome projects the clubs have accomplished and congratulate the outgoing and incoming leaders.  More info at rotaryd5000.org
 
Please register to attend the conference. Get your room at a very special rate by registering with the hotel and sign up for Sponsorship Opportunities. 
 
See Flyer on the left.
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for the conference ---> Go to registration
 
HOTEL: The hotel reservation block is now open.  Call in to the  Hotel Reservations number is 844-387-0308 or 808-679-3325 for their group reservations line.  Just indicate the group name, Hawaii Rotary Conference 2018 and the code  Ci0518RO get the following rates:

Standard Room                    $350.00 + +
Ocean View Room                $380.00 + +
 
SPONSORSHIPS:  Sponsorship opportunities available for Conference Speakers, Receptions,and Decor.   Business Ads spots from $750 for a full page to $50 for business cards.  See flyer on left.  Questions: Call Sonya at  808-228-4499.  Online payment option:  CLICK HERE