WHR MEMBERS., you are invited to attend Membership Drive Pau Hana on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Tidepools at CPB. We will ask members to bring potential prospects for networking and to learn more about Rotary and specifically our club.
Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 5:00pm
Tidepools - Aloha Bento, 220 S. King Street, Honolulu 96813
Parking will be validated. Enter on S. King and pull a ticket
Reminder to register for the David Malo event by October 1. Since 1957, the Rotary Club of West Honolulu annually recognized a leader of Hawaiian ancestry who has made a difference in Hawaii; someone whose accomplishments have epitomized the idea of high achievement in such fields as art, music, dance, education, science, government, religion, business or sports. On November 15, 2024, we are honoring Henry Kapono. Henryis a performer who has it all – vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, audience favorite—and multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination. The evening will begin with a no-host cocktail reception from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., followed by a special opening ceremony, dinner, and program. The cost per individual is $130. Sponsor tables for ten people are offered at a cost of $1,170 each. If you would like to participate in this special event, please register using the link below. We hope that you can join us in celebrating Henry Kapono’s achievements!
It gives us immense pleasure to announce the 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Taipei West Rotary Club at the Grand Hotel Taipei on March 18, 2025. We would like to warmly invite you and the members of your Club to come to Taipei and join us to celebrate this special occasion. We are pleased to present the agenda of the Anniversary Celebration programs on March 17-18, as well as a list of selected hotel accommodations, and a registration form for events and activities (see attached). Our heartfelt thanks go to you all for your continuous support of our club over the years.
We also would like to cordially invite your president to give a 3-minute speech to all attendees during the Commemorative Ceremony Banquet and would appreciate receiving a written speech as well as a recent photo of your president by December 18, 2024.
Furthermore, we will make all necessary preparations to assist you and to ensure that your Spring visit to Taipei will be pleasant and joyful. Please fill out the registration form at your earliest convenience and send it back to us by December 18, 2024.
Please feel free to arrange for your own travel plans through your travel agencies. The Ambassador Hotel, which had been our primary venue for the past decades, is now under reconstruction. Nevertheless, we have made special arrangements with four hotels which offer discounted rates for visitors from aboard during our Anniversary Celebration for your consideration. The discounted rates offered by the selected hotels are time-limited. Please reply by December 18, 2024.
Finally, we, at the Taipei West Rotary Club, genuinely wish for your Club’s continuing success in the coming years and look forward to welcoming all of you to Taipei in March 2025.
Warm regards, William Wang President of the Taipei West Rotary Club
October 11 speaker, Douglas Shanefield, A graduate of Yale University with a B.A. in Architecture and 30 years of experience at Coldwell Banker Realty Honolulu, Doug is a Vice President and the Projects Director for the company. Doug has represented many of the major developers on the island, launching brand new condominium complexes in Ala Moana, Kaka`ako, Makiki, and Waikiki. He was the Sales Manager for the Moana Pacific, the Cove Waikiki, and the Waiea and Anaha buildings which started off Ward Village, the Howard Hughes development. He is currently representing the developer of The Park on Ke`eaumoku mixed use project of nearly 1,000 units. In addition to new construction, Doug works in the resale condominium, single-family, vacant land, and fee simple commercial markets on O`ahu. He prides himself on his trusted relationships with real estate professionals from the many firms of our “small island,” and is interested in historic preservation, environmental protection, and urban planning. Speaker chair Stan Wong.
Announcement
Our signature event David Malo will be resumed on Nov 15, Friday 5 pm at Waialae Country Club, reserve your seats, first come first serve, seating is limited! If you are current on your dues, it's free for you to attend this amazing banquet. Richard Ing the event chair and his committee are working on putting together a grand event for you. This year's recipient is Henry Kapono.
Mark your calendar, December 13, Friday night is WHR Christmas party at Waialae Country Club, featuring the Signature Christmas at Waialae Buffet, sign up early at the sign up sheet to reserve your seat, again seating is limited. Featuring Stan Wong who will entertain everyone with him famous music and songs.
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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West Honolulu Sign Up sheet
