DISCON 2023 Hilo is next week! Know before your go. Bookmark this page for links on information about Hilo and DISCON 2023:
- Real-Time Important Announcements about DISCON
- Hilo International Airport Map (where to go for your ground transportation needs)
- FREE Friendly Rotarian Shuttle (how to take advantage of this shuttle from airport to hotel, and back)
- No Bus Fare on Hilo's Hele-On Bus System (airport to hotel, and back)
- Driving Directions to the Grand Naniloa Hotel
- Hotel Details and Nearby Conveniences
- Big Island Shopping and Dining
- Pre-DISCON Activities
- Pick-up your Conference Badge and Info Packet
- District Conference Schedule - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Post-DISCON
Meet your DISCON 2023 Hilo Planning Committee.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
| Start Time | End Time | Event | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12:30 P.M. | 7:40 P.M. | Evening Volcano Tour | More info here. | Advanced reservations required. |
3:30 P.M. | 10:00 P.M. | Mauna Kea Explorer Tour | More info here. | Advanced reservations required. |
Thursday, May 18, 2023
| Start Time | End Time | Event | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12:30 P.M. | 7:40 P.M. | Evening Volcano Tour | More info here. | Advanced reservations required. |
3:30 P.M. | 10:00 P.M. | Mauna Kea Explorer Tour | More info here. | Advanced reservations required. |
CONFERENCE DAYS!
Friday, May 19, 2023
| Start Time | End Time | Event | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | DISCON 23 Golf Tournament | Hilo Municipal Golf Course 340 Haihai Street | - The golf course is a 14-minute drive (or 1.5 hour walk) from the hotel. - Advance registration is required. |
12:00 P.M. | 5:00 P.M. | Registration Open | Grand Naniloa Hotel Downstairs Foyer | |
12:00 P.M. | 5:00 P.M. | House of Friendship Open | Grand Naniloa Hotel Ho'omalimali Room | |
12:00 P.M. | 5:00 P.M. | Silent Auction Open | Grand Naniloa Hotel Sandalwood Room | |
5:00 P.M. | 7:00 P.M. | Friday Kanikapila Music, Food, and FUN!) (casual attire) | Moku Ola (Coconut Island) | - Show conference badge for entry (Full Three-Day or Friday Kanikapila on badge) - Coconut Island is about a 9-minute walk from the Grand Naniloa Hotel (transportation accommodations available) |
7:30 P.M. | 9:30 P.M. | Rotary Wine Appreciation Fellowship | Grand Naniloa Hotel | Room Number TBD (RWAF members only; by invitation only) |
7:30 P.M. | 9:30 P.M. | Rotary Whiskey Appreciation Fellowship | Grand Naniloa Hotel | Room Number TBD (DRAM members only; by invitation only) |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 (please note that breakfast is on your own except if you are participating in the Walk to End Polio Now activity (advanced sign-up is required)
| Start Time | End Time | Event | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6:30 A.M. | 7:00 A.M. | Check-in for Walk to End Polio Now | Liliuokalani Park & Garden | |
7:00 A.M. | 7:45 A.M. | Polio Walk & Breakfast | Liliuokalani Park & Garden | - Advanced registration is required. |
| 7:30 A.M. | 5:00 P.M. | Registration Open | Grand Naniloa Hotel Downstairs Foyer | |
| 7:30 A.M. | 9:00 A.M. | House of Friendship Open | Grand Naniloa Hotel Ho'omalimali Room | |
| 7:30 A.M. | 9:00 A.M. | Silent Auction Open | Grand Naniloa Hotel Sandalwood Room | |
8:30 A.M. | 9:00 A.M. | Doors Open for General Session I | Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room | - Show conference badge for entry (Full Three-Day or Saturday Session on badge) |
| 9:00 A.M. | 11:30 A.M. | General Sessions I (casual attire) | Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room | - Hilo High Color Guard - Welcome - Presentation of 2022-23 Club Presidents - Leadership Team Recognition -Talk Story with Duane Kirisu |
11:30 A.M. | 12:30 P.M. | Lunch | Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room | |
| 11:30 A/M. | 12:30 P.M. | House of Friendship Open Silent Auction Open | Grand Naniloa Hotel Ho'omalimali and Sandalwood Rooms | |
12:30 P.M. | 1:15 P.M. | General Session II | Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room | |
1:15 P.M. | 1:30 P.M. | District 5000 Foundation Annual Meeting | Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room | |
1:20 P.M. | 1:27 P.M. | Walk to Park for Genki Ball Toss Service Project | Liliuokalani Park & Garden | |
| 1:27 P.M. | 1:37 P.M. | Genki Ball Toss Service Project | Liliuokalani Park & Garden | |
1:45 P.M. | 2:30 P.M. | Breakout Sessions - Youth Services - Earth Sustainability - Membership - EM Hawaii Genki Balls - International Service - Girls Empowerment - Mental Heath Initiative | Grand Naniloa Hotel - Palm Room - HulaHula Private Rm - Sandalwood Room - Crown Room - Crown Room - Crown Room - Crown Room | |
| 1:30 P.M | 4:30 P.M. | House of Friendship Open Silent Auction Open | Grand Naniloa Hotel Ho'omalimali and Sandalwood Rooms | |
| 3:45 P.M. | 4:45 P.M. | Club Presidents and Assistant Governors Reception | Grand Naniloa Hotel HulaHula Private Rm | by invitation only |
| 4:15 P.M. | 4:45 P.M. | Club PEs/PNs Join Presidents Reception | Grand Naniloa Hotel HulaHula Private Rm | by invitation only |
| 5:00 P.M. | 6:00 P.M. | Foundation Reception | Grand Naniloa Hotel HulaHula Private Rm | by invitation only |
| 5:30 P.M. | 6:30 P.M. | General Reception (cocktail, evening, dressy Aloha attire) | Grand Naniloa Hotel Upstairs Foyer | - Show conference badge for entry (Full Three-Day or Saturday Gala on badge) |
6:15 P.M. | 6:30 P.M. | Doors Open for General Session III and Saturday Evening Gala | Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room | - Show conference badge for entry (Full Three-Day or Saturday Gala on badge) |
| 6:30 P.M. | 10:00 P.M. | General Session III and Saturday Gala Dinner (cocktail or evening attire) | Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room | - Welcome/Recognition of Sponsors - Introduction of RC of Hiroshima - RC of Hiroshima Presentation - Rotary International President's Rep Bev Reed - Awards of Excellence (International Service, Foundation, Membership, Special, and Significant Project Awards) - Entertainment by Mark Yamanaka & Friends - Entertainment by Body-n-Soul |
Sunday, May 21, 2023
| Start Time | End Time | Event | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7:30 A.M. | 8:00 A.M. | Interfaith Service | HulaHula Private Rm | |
8:00 A.M. | 1:00 P.M. | House of Friendship Open | Grand Naniloa Hotel Ho'omalimali Room | |
8:00 A.M. | 10:00 A.M. | Silent Auction Payment and Pick-Up | Grand Naniloa Hotel Sandalwood Room | |
8:00 A.M. | 10:00 A.M. | Registration 2024 | Foyer | Please note that registration for DISCON 2024 is online only. There will be a table with the QR code to register online. |
8:00 A.M. | 1:00 P.M. | Luggage Storage (separate from the hotel's amenity) | Palm Room | |
8:30 A.M. | 1:30 P.M. | General Session IV and Brunch | Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room | |
| 8:31 A.M. | 9:00 A.M. | Celebration of Life | Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room | |
| 1:30 P.M. | DISCON Hilo 2023 Pau |