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2022-2023 District Governor
     Randy Hart recently retired from Kilauea Military Camp (KMC) and proud member of the Rotary Club of Hilo and Rotarian for 30+ years. First joined Rotary Club of Hilo in 1990, then due to job reassignment transferred to the Rotary Club of Wahiawa/Waialua for two years, then back to Rotary Club of Hilo in 1994.
     Randy spent 38 years in the military, 19 on active duty & 19 in the Army Reserve. His military service has taken him around the world on many varying assignments. Culminating with a deployment in Iraq in 2005/2006 and his last six years as a Brigade Commander. 
     Randy was club President in 2016/2017, Assistant Governor 2017- 2020, and District Resource Leader for Hawaiʻi Island 2020-2021.  A graduate of the  Foundation board.  Randy is humbled and honored to serve as the D5000 District Governor in 2022/2023. Randy and his wife Lydia, have 5 children and 3 grandsons.
District Governor Randy will be making his DG visit on August 5 at Noon. Be sure to join the Zoom to hear his message.  The Board will be meeting with Randy at 1pm after our regular meeting.
News
Board mtg. (5p) and Pau Hana Social (6p), Friday, July 29!
Board mtg will begin at 5:00p (Board members) and Pau Hana Social to follow:
 
Pau Hana Social
Location: Simply Sichuan, Chinese cuisine, Culture Plaza, 2nd floor (private room), BYOB, no corkage fee, 
Time:  6:00p
 
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Lanakila Senior Center project August 13
Susie Chun-Oakland requested assistance and we will be joined by the other clubs in our AG Hui.  Family and Friends are welcome.
 
Location: Lanakila Senior Center Project
Date: Saturday, August 13
Time 8:30-10:30am
Bento lunch to be provided.
 
Tasks:
10-20 people to do Landscaping
 
10 people to repackage 100 sandbags 
 
12 people in teams of 4 people to paint:
  1. the inner walls of the large kitchen
  2. the inner walls of the Craft Room
  3. the outer wall of the building along the Lanakila Avenue side of the center
6 people to sanitize each classroom and common areas of the center.
 
Honolulu Sunrise is already committed to 10 people and the Rotaract e-Club will be helping too. 
 
 
Thanks!
Naomi
808-492-0126
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WHR Installation (2022)
Sharing with all, Installation photos held on Friday, July 8, 2022!
 
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First Woman Rotary International President
As the first woman to be elected president, Jones understands how important it is to follow through on Rotary’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement. “I believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion … begins at the top and for us to realize growth in female membership and members under the age of forty — these demographics need to see their own reflection in leadership,” Jones said. “I will champion double-digit growth in both categories while never losing sight of our entire family.”  Hear about the Presidential initiatives by clicking this image below:
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RI Convention in Melbourne May 27-31, 2023
Are you interested in attending the RI Convention in Melbourne, Australia May 27-31, 2023?  Elvira is looking into some side tours for our group.  The best time to register for the lowest fee is June 4-8, 2022, during the Houston convention at $425. June 9-Dec 15, it's $475  If you would like more information, please go to:   https://convention.rotary.org/en/melbourne
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Upcoming Events
Mtg- Speaker on the Housing Market
Jul 22, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
5th Friday Pau Hana
Jul 29, 2022
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
DG Visit and Board Meeting
Aug 05, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Mtg- Speaker TBD
Aug 12, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Lanakila Senior Center Project
Lanakila Senior Center
Aug 13, 2022
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
 
No Meeting - Dark for Admissions Day
Aug 19, 2022
 
Mtg- Speaker TBD
Aug 26, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
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Rotary Anniversaries
Join Date
Glenn Wachi
July 1, 1987
35 years
 
Trista Ng
July 2, 2021
1 year
 
Betty Brow
July 22, 2016
6 years
 
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Rotary Club of West Honolulu Website:   https://westhonolulurotary.org/
Chartered December 26, 1950