Pali View for 8/24/2024 (Aug. 24, 2025)

Speaker for Sept 5, 2025

Speaker for Sept 5 is Derek Tenn, currently an Investment Advisor Representative with Eagle Strategies LLC (Subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company), Registered Investment Advisor and maintains the FINRA Series 7, 66 registrations. He is currently a Partner/Financial Advisor at HIPac Financial LLC. Derek Tenn has created innovative, holistic financial solutions for individuals, families, and closely held corporations since 1998. A solid financial plan requires a team of trusted advisors, which is why he maintains strategic relationships with some of the best professionals in the industry. At the same time, he understands the importance of family and community. He is passionate about developing personal relationships and trust with his clients and treats everyone he works with like family.

Born and raised on Oahu, Derek currently resides in Kaimuki with his wife and two daughters. He graduated from Kailua High School and the University of Hawaii at Manoa Shidler College of Business in Finance.

Derek enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, sports, golf, hiking, and hitting the newest eateries.

Derek's community involvements include working with the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors and Rotary. He was previously the President of the Rotary Club of West Honolulu. He holds the Rotary 4-way test close to his heart when making personal and business decisions: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it bring good will and better friendships? Is it beneficial to all concerned?

Dwight Amemiya is the another speaker,

Grew up in Hawaii Kai and graduated from Kaiser. Attended UH-Manoa (BBA Finance) and New York Law School (JD). Worked for Shell for 22 years in Hawaii, California, and Texas in Retail-Marketing, Operations, and Commercial Development. Moved back to Hawaii four years ago. Currently owns Made in the Shade Oahu, which offers custom window and outdoor coverings. Married to Elise (20 years) and has one son, Nathan, who will attend Waseda University in Tokyo and major in Political Science and Economics.

RI Convention in Taipei 2026

2026 Rotary International Convention will take place in Taipei Taiwan, June 13-17, 2026. See link below for more information. https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/about

Club Assembly Aug. 29, 2025

First club assembly for President Cleigh Pang's year. Members only, Aug 29, 2025 at One Ala Moana Condo Recreation Center. Sign in at building reception.

WHR 75th Anniversary Celebration Oct 2025

Information about the Rotary Club of West Honolulu's 75th Anniversary

Rotary Club of West Honolulu 75th Anniversary Events: October 16 - 18, 2025
October 16th: Golf at Klipper Golf Course (Kaneohe Marine Base, No golf spots for West Honolulu Members): First Tee Time: 9:36 AM
October 17th: Welcome Reception Dinner (Honolulu Elks Lodge): 5:00 PM
October 18th: Bishop Museum & Lunch at Legends Seafood Restaurant: Start Time TBD
October 18th: 75th Anniversary Banquet Dinner (Ala Moana Hotel): Start Time TBD

For the past 10 months, the 75th Anniversary Planning Committee has been working tirelessly planning these events. We are very excited about reaching the incredible 75th Anniversary Milestone! We hope all of you can attend as many of these events/activities as possible. I'm confident you will enjoy meeting our sister club members, or rekindling friendships.

A total of 99 Sister Club Guests are expected to attend from the Rotary Clubs of Makati West, Kyoto West, Hong Kong Island West, Taipei West, Nagoya Airport, Tokyo West.

We all celebrate our Anniversaries every 5 years. Every Sister Club Member is invited to these Anniversary Celebrations. You should definitely consider attending at least one if you haven't done so. The quality and hospitality is mindblowing! The host club covers the costs of their Anniversary. Although we can't possibly compete with our Sister Club Anniversaries dollar for dollar, we do our best to have a quality Anniversary Celebration given our club size and resources. The past 5 years our club put aside $24,000 for our 75th Anniversary. These funds as well as some generous donations from some club members are not enough to cover the total expenses. The $250 member Assessment was created to assist with the Anniversary cost. To make the Assessment as reasonable as possible, our committee made every attempt to cut costs and venues were changed. The $250 member assessment was included with the Club Dues and was approved by the board. It is not optional.

All functions will be charged for events for WHR members, spouses, and guests to attend. The Assessment does not cover these costs.

Sign-up will be available soon on our West Honolulu Sign-Up Sheet. Please let me know if you have any questions about our 75th Anniversary.

Aloha,
Derek Tenn
Rotary Club of West Honolulu
75th Anniversary Chair