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Student Exchange Program Kyoto update
This year Student Exchange Program we have 2 students participating.  Stan Wong and Wes Fong's granddaughter to Kyoto West Rotary Club this July 28 - Aug 9 for a 12 days Youth Exchange Program.  Railey Joe granddaughter of Wes Fong and Madeline (Maddie) Ambrosewicz granddaughter of Stan Wong.
August 14, speaker Aly Wee

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West Honolulu Rotary Foundation Additional Information

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.

Upcoming Events
David Malo 66th Banquet
Aug 03, 2026 - Jan 08, 2027 Hawaiian Standard Time (UTC-10:00)
Vocational Speakers
Aug 07, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Speaker Aly Wee
Aug 14, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
DARK for District Conference
Aug 21, 2026
Offsite Excursion
Aug 28, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Speaker Dannah Barnes
Sep 04, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Vocational Speaker
Sep 11, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Speaker Brad Glosserman
Sep 18, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Speaker Jaquelyn Ingram
Sep 25, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Speaker TBD
Oct 02, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Student Exchange Program Kyoto update
This year Student Exchange Program we have 2 students participating.  Stan Wong and Wes Fong's granddaughter to Kyoto West Rotary Club this July 28 - Aug 9 for a 12 days Youth Exchange Program.  Railey Joe granddaughter of Wes Fong and Madeline (Maddie) Ambrosewicz granddaughter of Stan Wong.
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August 21, Friday Meeting Dark, due to the District Conference at Keehi Lagoon Memorial from 8/21-23.  We will not have Pali View release on Aug 15 , and resume on Aug 21.
 
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