Cecilia Fong is the Administrator/Director for Griswold Home Care for Oahu, Cecilia manages and oversees home care services, human relations, brand management, documentation and compliance monitoring, and operations.
Cecilia has worked as the Director of Fund Development at the YWCA Oahu and Program Officer at Hawaii Community Foundation, and has held various roles for the Helemano Plantation, the Hawaiian Humane Society, and the Hawaii State Legislature. Her most recent position was First Vice President, Community Advancement Manager with American Savings Bank.
She is actively involved in the community through her board memberships with the Organization of Women Leaders, Home Care Association of America - Hawaii Chapter, and Lanakila Pacific Foundation.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time and traveling with her three kids and her husband.
ELVIRA LO born in Hong Kong, is a successful, multi-faceted entrepreneur and skilled leader with a unique combination of business and philanthropic experience. Graduated from UHM, Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology, and Human Nutrition.
Companies
P.H. Hawaii Corporation (President) – Specializing in commercial real estate investment, renovation,leasing, property management, repair and maintenance since 1985.
Tikihale LLC (Founder) – A Nevada-based partnership, participating in investment, remodeling and custom homes in Phoenix, Scottsdale, San Francisco .
Hibiscus Aloha Corporation/Elvira Chocolate of Hawaii/Hawaii Monarch Chocolate (Founder) – Specializing in Hawaii-made confections using local grown Macadamia nuts, Kona coffee and pineapple since 1989.
U.S. Federal and State of Hawaii Appointments
U.S. Department of Commerce Hawaii Pacific Exporter Council Board member (2022-Present)
State of Hawaii Community-Based Economic Dev, Advisory Council Chair -CEBED (2016-Present
State of Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, Board of Director (2013-2017)
State of Hawaii Small Business Advisory Council Board member (2010-2012)
Major Awards
Awarded “Women Who Mean Business Honoree 2026” by Pacific Business News, recognizing outstanding leadership, professional achievement, and community impact in Hawaiʻi.
Outstanding Chinese American business Leader, Taiwan Overseas Chinese Affairs Office 2006
Small Business Exporter of the Year (2001) — Awarded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in recognition of outstanding export Made in Hawaii products achievements.
Governor's Exporter of the Year, State of Hawaii (2000)
“The Best of the Quest” – First Runner-Up, QVC National Television Top Seller Award (1996)
Awarded First Runner-Up among representatives from all 50 U.S. states in QVC's national “Quest for America's Best” Recognized for achieving outstanding national sales for Hawaii Monarch Chocolate and Elvira Chocolat of Hawaii
Awarded Century 21 Kahala's CENTURION® Award (1995) for outstanding real estate sales performance exceeding $1 million
Key Positions in Business and Community Organizations
Palolo Chinese Home President and Chairman of Board 2024 - Present
Hawaii Pacific Export Council board member and Secretary -2022- Present
Hawaii Chinese Civic Association President and 100th Anniversary Chair 2025
Hawaii Chinese Civic Association, President 2024
President of Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (2020-2021)
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Board of Director 2000 - Present
West Honolulu Rotary Club, President (2016-2017)
Hawaii Chinese Civic Association, President (2009)
Associated Chinese University Women, President (2006)
State of Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association, President (1999-2001)
Organize Hawaii Companies to multiple International Trade Mission in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, Taiwan partnering with DBEDT and USDA (1997-2019)
International and Local Invited Conference & Symposium Presentations
2023 Elvira Lo Keynote Speaker Presentation on "Food and Economy after Covid". Hosted by Linden Science Conference, in person at Plaza Hotel Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Abstract : How does the global financial situation affect the food supply Chain in Developed countries versus the emerging countries. How many different types of inflation are there? Who favor inflation,
2016 Elvira Lo Keynote Speaker Presentation on "Real estate and Economic outlook in U.S - Opportunities for Hong Kong Investors". Hosted by Earthorn Investment International Inc. At Excelsior Hotel Causeway, Hong Kong.
2008 Elvira Lo - A Panel Speaker Presentation on International Marketing Strategies - Enhancing Competitiveness & Business Performance in a Global Platform "CEO Forum - Best Practices" An International Conference at Pacific Beach Hotel. This presentation was published and available at the UH Research Articles website.
The West Honolulu Rotary Foundation was incorporated on May 16, 1983, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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 Restricted Endowment scholarship fund, now known as the Al Hastings Fund in Sept 1983.
And was specifically restricted for educational purposes and scholarships. The fund was structured as an endowment to provide permanent, long-term support for education and to ensure that the donor's intent would be preserved.
Lincoln Ishida drafted the original Charter of Incorporation and Bylaws, which were approved by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) on May 16, 1983. The original Bylaws established two restricted endowment funds within the Foundation:
• The Al Hastings Restricted Endowment Fund – restricted exclusively for education and scholarships. • The David Malo Endowment Fund – restricted for its designated charitable purpose.
Ronald Young and Lincoln Ishida, the Foundation's original charter members and authors of its governing documents and preserving Donor Intent, remain active and have the most direct knowledge of the creation and intended purpose of these restricted funds.
WHRF board and committee members serve as fiduciaries and are required to manage these funds in compliance with:
• The Foundation's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws; • Hawaii nonprofit law; • UPMIFA (Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act); and • IRS regulations governing 501(c)(3) organizations.
As fiduciaries, they are obligated to follow donor restrictions. The Al Hastings Restricted Endowment Fund was created solely to support education and scholarships and may not be used to fund other charitable projects.
Welcome to a new Rotary year! I am truly excited and honored to serve as your President of the Rotary Club of West Honolulu. I look forward to working alongside each of you as we continue our tradition of service, fellowship, and making a positive impact in our community. Together, I know we'll have a fun and rewarding year.
This year Student Exchange Program is closed and we have 2 students participation. We are sending San Wong and Wes Fong's granddaughter to Kyoto this July for a 12 days Youth Exchange Program.
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Our regular meetings are held at The Edge at 31 North Pauahi. We need a head count by Tuesday each week before the meeting, please sign up on the Google form CLICK HEREor via the emailed invite. Address : 31 North Pauahi Street, between Nuuanu and Smith, private room the the back, parking at Municipal lot at 1-35 N Beretania St. Payment by credit card only. If you didn't sign up, please join us and get your food upfront in the restaurant.
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