Pali View for 5/22/2026 (May 18, 2026)

Speaker for May 22, 2026

Speaker for May 22, Kaulana Park, a former professional football player,

Kaulana Park is a Senior Project Manager for Rider Levett Bucknall, a leading property and construction consultant company, Park was appointed by the Mayor of Honolulu, Rick Blangiardi, on July 14, 2025 as a Mayoral Appointee to the HART board. Park will serve a five-year term from July 14, 2025 to June 30, 2030.

Speaker for June 5:

Fern Elementary School principal Glen Miyasato has tentatively accepted the invitation to speak. He is recovering from a hip replacement surgery. Fern School is very grateful for the West Honolulu Rotarians. Mr. Miyasato was recognized as Hawaii's 2023 National Distinguished Principal. He will be sharing about Fern's school culture and DOE public schools in general.

Speaker for June 19:

is Tom Wojszynski ,

Hawaii Island Commissioner on Hawaii America 250 (discussion on how Hawaii will celebrate USA 250th birthday on July 4th)

West Honolulu Rotary Foundation update at the 3/21 Assembly

Congratulations and deeply appreciation to CPA Ronald Young, our WHRF Chair, and CPA Walter Chang, who diligently dedicated over 100 hours to completing and filing the IRS Form 1023. Thanks to their hard work and commitment, our 501(c)(3) status—lost in August 2025—has been successfully reinstated WHRF Non-Profit Status as of the end of February 2026.

The West Honolulu Rotary Foundation was incorporated on May 16, 1983, marking over four decades of service and commitment to the community.

The original incorporators were members of the West Honolulu Rotary Club and included Past District Governors Albert Hastings (1965–66), Ralph Honda (1971–72), and Ronald Young (1990–91).

Albert Hastings made a significant philanthropic contribution of over $262,000 to establish a scholarship program, now known as the Al Hastings Fund in Sept 1983.

Ronald Young played a key role in forming the Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. He prepared and submitted the necessary documentation to the Internal Revenue Service, successfully securing tax-exempt status. The donation was structured as an endowment fund in Al Hastings' name to ensure long-term sustainability.

Lincoln Ishida, also a club member, drafted the original Charter of Incorporation and Bylaws. These documents, including Exhibits A and B, were filed with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and approved on May 16, 1983.

Today, Ronald Young remains the only living incorporator. Lincoln Ishida, who authored the original Charter and Bylaws, are still available to monitor the compliance of the By-Law. We are so fortune to have this 2 dedicated Rotarians to continue to practice the Rotary spirit "Service Above Self"

Congratulation to Wesley Fong

Let's congratulate Wesley Fong our long time member and PP, was just confirmed by the Senate as the governor's nominee for the Hawaii Sister State and International Commission. The Commission has 5 commissioners. Purpose is to review, evaluate and initiate international agreements with Hawaii that will benefit Hawaii economically, culturally or educationally. We advise the governor and legislature. The commissioners are nominated one each by: Senate President, Speaker of the House, East West Center, OHA and the Governor. We are all proud of your achievement.