Rotary International President Nominee (RIPN) Sangkoo Yun will be attending our club meeting on Friday, January 10th and members from the Rotary Clubs of Honolulu Pau Hana and Pearlridge will be joining us. RSVPs are required, as seating is limited. His attendance may be preempted by a meeting with the Mayor, so if that happens, we will have a multi club meeting.
RIPN Sangkoo Yun will be the RI President when we have the Convention in Honolulu and he is here for a site visit. He is from the Rotary Club of Sae Hanyan, Seoul, Korea and has been a Rotarian since 1987. He has a bachelor's and master's degrees in Architecture. Yun and his spouse, Eunsun, are Rotary Foundation Benefactors, Major Donors, and members of the Arch Klumph Society, the Paul Harris Society, and the Bequest Society. They have two children. To learn more about Yun, read his interview and vision statement, which outline his goals for Rotary.
The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on January 29, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival. As we move from the energetic and dynamic Year of the Dragon, 2025 brings the Snake’s wise and intuitive energy. The Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation, offers opportunities for personal growth and change.
Our annual New Year festivities will be on Saturday, February 1 at Jade Dynasty. Organizers Janis Chun, Chrysti Chun and Melissa Pang have put together a wonderful event. Menu: Crab Meat & Fish Maw Soup, Golden Fried Chicken with Roasted Garlic, Braised Pork Ribs in Chef's Special Sauce with buns, Sweet & Sour Fish Filet, Tea Smoked Tiger Shrimp, Chinese Goodluck Jai, Seafood Fried Rice with Garlic and Mango Pudding.
The next club assembly is on January 25 , 2025, Speakers will be the 3 kids that went to Student Exchange program in Kyoto this past July 2024. All member's children or grand children interested in participating in 2026 Kyoto youth exchange are invited.
5-7pm at One Ala Moana, 6th floor party room, 1555 Kapiolani Blvd. The 3 students who went to Kyoto will do their presentation on their experience. Spouses/partners are welcome. Wes says it is BYOB.
Pau Hana Fellowship on 19 Feb. at 5 pm
President Wes Fong will have a Pau Hana Fellowship held at Waikiki Yacht Club on 19 Feb at 5 pm. $25 per person, heavy pupus, Kalua pig sliders, chicken wings.... corkage fee waived BYOB, all you can drink ice tea. RSVP by Feb 10, 2025 at Google link.
Executive Committee Chair Steven of the 70th Anniversary
Chair Rubber of Sister Clubs Committee
Jointly invite WHR members to join their 70th Anniversary Celebration on March 17-18, 2025. We have a group of 11 people sign up to attend. Since the deadline for sign up are closed, if you still want to attend please contact Elvira Lo International Service Chair directly.
Each member who are attending the celebration, please send $250 per person to our treasurer Chrysti for the gift to Taipei West Rotary from WHR. Any question, please contact Elvira Lo. Thank you.
Vocational Service calls on us to empower others by using our unique skills and expertise to address community needs and help others acquire or refine skills and advance their professional opportunities. By bringing together people from diverse professions and backgrounds, Rotary recognizes the importance of all skills and occupations. A vibrant Rotary club reflects the businesses, organizations and professions in its community, embracing diversity in experiences and perspectives.
Your professional life and vocational service go hand in hand. Rotarians have a dual responsibility: represent their occupations within their club and exemplify the ideals of Rotary in their places of work. January is Rotary’s Vocational Service Month, a great time to start leveraging vocational service! How can you take action?
Join or form a Rotary Fellowship related to your vocation. Rotary Fellowships are international groups of Rotarians, family members, and program participants and alumni who share a vocational or recreational interest.
Volunteer on a service project and use your vocational skills to serve others. Think about the underlying skills that make you successful in your profession. Use your unique set of talents to make a difference in your community.
Share your expertise through your district resource network. Lend your skills to local clubs and help develop more impactful projects.
Our regular meetings are held at The Edge at 31 North Pauahi. We need a head count by Tuesday 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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