We are truly sorry to hear the loss and deeply saddened by the news of our dear fellow West Honolulu Rotarian and past President, Mr. John Chang, deepest condolence to his wife Maylani and family...
On January 31, 2019, Club President Stan Wong and members John Vaughn and Richard Ing participated in the Club’s annual dictionary distribution to the third graders of Ka’ewai Elementary School (top) and Fern Elementary School (below) under the leadership of Principals Bert Carter and Glen Miyasato, respectively...we also donated 6 fans to Ka'ewai Elementary.
We are celebrating our projects and the heroes who make them happen in our district. Brenda Cressey, TRF Foundation Trustee and her husband, Dick, are our special guests. They will visit each island to join us as we celebrate our accomplishments. Events will be held in Kona, Hilo, Maui, Kauai and in Honolulu. The Oahu event is on February 2 and is at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island. We feature entertainment, a catered meal by Tanioka’s, and a chance to celebrate good work and to recognize those who have made it happen.
Cost is $65, and proceeds go to The Rotary Foundation. Dress is aloha attire. If you have an active or retired military ID, you may drive onto Ford Island. For all, we have provided free shuttle bus service form the Arizona Memorial parking area, with shuttles 5:30 -6:30PM, returning 9:00-9:30PM. The event runs from 6 PM to 9:00PM.
Ticket price includes the meal, soft drinks, coffee and one wine or beer ticket.
Please join us at our club's prestigious Mary Kawena Pukui Award Luncheon on March 15th: noon - 1:30 PM at the Plaza Club honoring Hardy Spoehr. The cost for our club members is $23 for an upgraded buffet lunch, and $40 for guests. Spouses and guests are welcome. Let me know if you have any questions. President Stan Wong is looking forward for great support from our membership for this event. Mahalo!
HARDY SPOEHR
Hardy Spoehr grew up on O‘ahu, spending much of his time around Bishop Museum. He graduated from Punahou School and received degrees from Wesleyan University and University of Hawai‘i. He has additional certificates in management, ornithology and historic preservation.
As an adult, Hardy has lived in Hawai‘i and Rarotonga (Cook Islands) working as a teacher and an administrator in agencies such as The Nature Conservancy, ALU LIKE, Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation, Department of Hawaiian Homelands, and the congressional Kaho‘olawe Island Conveyance Commission from 1990-1993.
Hardy is the executive director of Papa Ola Lōkahi, the Native Hawaiian board of health, founded in 1988 and authorized by the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act. His staff won’t let him retire.
Hardy has been awarded the Meritorious Service Award from the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, and the Kako‘o o Kalaniana‘ole Award from the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, at which time he was gifted the name Ka-malu-mālama-o-ka-ho‘ola, the caring peace that brings well-being.
In his spare time, Hardy paddles with Anuenue Canoe Club, referees ILH football, blows the bagpipes in the Celtic (KEL-tik) Pipes and Drum Band, is a philanthropist, and, with wife Joyce, dotes on his six grandchildren.
HAWAIIAN HEALTH
Hardy Spoehr will describe the health status of Native Hawaiians, its historical context, and the many efforts to improve the health of our people through policy, programs, direct services, research, data & information, health education and prevention, workforce development and outreach.
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