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April 24, 2026 DOE Honolulu School District speech Festival
  Like in years past, WHR members have generously given of their time to serve as volunteer judges for the annual DOE Honolulu School District noncompetitive speech festival. Kids in grades 3 to 5 participate in various categories such as choral reading, poetry, interpretative reading, etc. This spring event will be held on Saturday, April 25, McKinley High, 7A (breakfast/instructions) to 10:30 followed by an awards ceremony.
Let Grace Fujiyoshi know if you are able to judge this event. Thank you for help.
    <fujiyoshi.grace@gmail.com>
 
 
Speaker on Friday 27th Feb. 2026

speaker on Friday 27, regular meeting,

Lacey K. Shimabukuro, Development Project Manager for Pacific Housing Assistance Corporation, is dedicated to developing affordable homes for seniors, low-income families, and those with special needs in Hawaiʻi. Commitment to its not-for-profit mission and deep local experience set Pacific Housing apart from others in the field.

Lacey is responsible for coordinating the development of affordable housing projects and related support services. She previously worked as a planner with PBR Hawaii then managed her family’s commercial and residential assets for 15 years. Lacey oversaw the design, financing, and renovation for the Waimalu Shopping Center in Aiea, Hawaii and the conversion of an office building to residential lofts in Downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. Lacey holds a BA in Environmental Studies from the University of Southern California and an Executive MBA from the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business.

 

RI Convention in Taipei 2026 Invitation

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

 

 

 

Upcoming Events
Speaker Lacey Shimabukuro, Pacific Housing Co
The Edge
Feb 27, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Vocational Speaker
The Edge
Mar 06, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Speaker Mo Qibou, Polio
The Edge
Mar 13, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
DARK for Club Assembly
Mar 20, 2026
 
Club Assembly-Members Only
Mar 21, 2026
 
Speaker Leonie Lam on Real Estate
The Edge
Mar 27, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
DARK for Good Friday
Apr 03, 2026
 
Vocational Speaker
The Edge
Apr 10, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Speaker John Han
The Edge
Apr 17, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
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Rotary Special Dates
Member Birthdays
Thomas Jansson
February 13
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Sharon Pang
February 13
 
Join Date
Doug Yee
February 1, 1983
43 years
 
Kevin Sakamoto
February 12, 2014
12 years
 
Aimee Curre
February 14, 2020
6 years
 
Mako Obara
February 25, 2005
21 years
 
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Speaker information 

Speaker Lacey K Shimabukuro, from Pacific Housing Assistance Corp. which dedicated to developing affordable homes for seniors, low-income families, and those with special needs in Hawaiʻi. Commitment to its not-for-profit mission and deep local experience set Pacific Housing apart from others in the field.

Lacey K. Shimabukuro is the Development Project Manager, 
Lacey is responsible for coordinating the development of affordable housing projects and related support services. She previously worked as a planner with PBR Hawaii then managed her family’s commercial and residential assets for 15 years. Lacey oversaw the design, financing, and renovation for the Waimalu Shopping Center in Aiea, Hawaii and the conversion of an office building to residential lofts in Downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. Lacey holds a BA in Environmental Studies from the University of Southern California and an Executive MBA from the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business.

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Announcements 
Important Message from owner of Edge Cafe, Going forward fish prices have skyrocketed.  If any members order a fish meal, there will be a $2-3 upcharge depending on the fish that is available.   Please pass this on to your members.  We will try and accommodate as much as we can.  That's why its so important that rsvps are taken seriously. 
Thank you,
 
Christopher Manabe, Edge Cafe

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