Service Projects:
Oahu Aug 22, Honolulu Sunrise assisting 2 Ukrainian families with gift cards or cash with a personal note. Please bring these to the Aug 22 meeting at the Pacific Club, 7:15am or mail to Wendy Shewalter, 50 S. Beretania Street Suite C-208B, Honolulu HI 96816.
West Maui Aug 27, Community Wellness Fair by Rotary Clubs of West Maui on Aug 27, 9am-1pm at Lahaina United Methodist Church. Keiki to Kupuna. Entertainment by George Kahumoku Jr, Food Trucks, Yoga, Massage, Mental Health, Farmers Market, Health Screening, Free COVID test kits and more.
The Rotary Club of Honolulu is teaming with
Miracle Ear Foundation’s “Gift of Sound™ program, which provides free hearing aids to those that qualify. The application fee is $150, which includes a hearing assessment, hearing aid fittings and follow-up adjustments. While supplies last, the Rotary Club of Honolulu will assist those who cannot afford the $150 application fee through its Can You Hear Us Now? program. Rotary Gift of Sound
https://generations808.com/gift-of-sound-free-hearing-aid-program/
Fundraisers:
Statewide August Fundraiser, spearheaded by RC of Downtown Honolulu: Fundraiser to help needy families in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is currently experiencing an acute shortage of food, medicine and fuel that is endangering a generation of children. As our first international service project for the new Rotary year, you are invited to join us (in partnership with the RC of Columbo Port City, Sri Lanka) by contributing money that will be used to provide food packs to needy families in rural areas. Each food pack costs Rs 25000 (roughly US $7.00) and consists of rice (5 Kg ), sugar (1 Kg), soya (1 Pkt), oil bottle, flour (2 Kg), gram (500 g) and dhal (1 Kg). Donations are being accepted through the month of August. Checks should be made payable to "Rotary District 5000 Foundation" and may given to Dan Robertson or Del Green or mailed directly to D5000 Foundation at P.O. Box 2784, Honolulu, Hawaii 96803.
Oahu 9/9/22, 6-9pm. RC of Pearl Harbor's Winetasting Fundraiser in Kailua under the full moon for scholarships and community service projects. Heavy pupu and silent auction. $100 with wine tasting.brucefinkhnl@yahoo.com. See flyer
Maui 9/10/22. Rotary Helping Women Golf Tournament and Ball Drop at Pukalani Country Club. Sept 10. RC of Upcountry Maui. See flyer
Oahu 9/10/22, 8:30am. Out of Darkness Walk, Skygate Park (Capitol Grounds). American Foundation for Suicide Prevention fundraiser. Sadly, in Hawaii, we lose someone to suicide every two days. Its not an easy subject to talk about, but with so many families and communities affected, it is time to get more active on this issue. To join and/or donate to the Rotary Cares Team, go to:
Rotary Cares - Fundraising For American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Contact Rick Tabor, 808-285-5936,
rtabor12@twc.com
Maui Donate by 9/15/22, Kihei-Wailea’s School Supplies Drive. Local teachers and students need your help! Cash donations allow us to purchase teacher-requested supplies. But if you prefer to shop, physical donations are also appreciated. Please make checks payable to: Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea, PO Box 175, Kihei, HI 96753. Memo: School Supplies Drive. Contact: Jay Satenstein at: Jaysatenstein@gmail.com
ShelterBox is responding to the growing crisis in the Horn of Africa. Across the region, which includes Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan, more than 20 million people have been affected by the worst drought in over 40 years and need humanitarian assistance. People face several crises at once, including increasing food prices due to drought and locust infestation, flooding, and COVID-19. Current reports suggest at least 5.6 million people are displaced from their homes, searching for food and water–underscoring the need for shelter aid like ours.
ShelterBox will be providing emergency shelter aid to 13,000 displaced people in Ethiopia, including tarps, rope, and other essentials. These items will allow them to build temporary homes and protect themselves from the elements.
This is a major humanitarian crisis that has largely been overshadowed by the war in Ukraine but that experts believe will continue to get worse. You can make a difference by
supporting this work or simply
spreading awareness.
Click here to learn more. Donate here. Rotary works with ShelterBox in all phases of disaster relief. ShelterBox is an official partner of Rotary International.
Events
Rotaract Oahu , August 26, 6pm at Pitch Sports Bar-Kakaako. The Oahu Rotaractors would like to invite you to a mixer event to meet members of other clubs and share what we do with anyone interested in learning more about Rotaract. So share this event with anyone you know 18+ and let's get our "party" on! RSVP
HERE Hawai'i Island Rotary Clubs are joining together for a "Sunrise to Sunset Peace Pole Dedications" on Wednesday September 21, 2022, the International Day of Peace. 9:00-Kua O Ka La Charter School. Call Susie 808-640-3439. Noon-Waimea Preservation Association. Call Kimo 808-987-2611. 5pm -Heavenly Hawaiian Farms. Call Mike 808-989-0360
Prepare your family for a hurricane. Mililani Sunrise Speaker: Dennis Hwang, UH Sea Grant Program
Wednesday, Aug. 24th, 8:00-8:30am
Maui Wine Fellowship, Aug 27, 3-5pm, on the patio of One Main Plaza. Join us with your favorite bottle of wine and a pupu to share. jenbarr9@yahoo.com
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ept 21 is the International Day of Peace. Starting from 9am,
join in the "Ringing Bells for Peace Day" Zoom to promote peace and honor all those who sacrificed for us to achieve peace. Bells will be rung by representatives at all the respective temples, churches, schools, and community organizations and individuals. Together, our future in ensuring peace throughout the world. Co-organizer is Rene Mansho, RC of Wahiawa-Waialua and United Nations Hawaii is represented by Joanne Tachibana, RC of Honolulu Pau Hana. Register here:
bit.ly/PeaceDay2022