*The story of the U.S. Government’s imprisonment of more than 100,000 of its citizens of Japanese ancestry during World War II is well documented. A story that was not told, until this film, was the forcible eviction of Japanese Americans in Hawai’i from their homes after the Pearl Harbor attack. This film shares the stories of those who endured the injustice and the efforts for restitution.

Our Rotary International President's Representative is Johrita Solari.  Saturday morning Maya Soetoro and Kent Keith will be speaking about Leadership. The Saturday evening keynote speaker is former Ambassador Jim Moriarty.  Friday evening, Ke'elikolani Middle School Principal Joe Passantino will speak about how his school has benefited from Rotary efforts. Read more for their bios

Jewelry, wine, quilts, artwork, gift cards, oh my!  The online auction is open !  As we usually do at District Conferences, we have an array of treasurers for you.  This year, we are opening it up to all of you.  Bidding closes on Saturday, August 22 and items can be picked up at the Conference Site at Keehi Lagoon, 2685 North Nimitz Hwy from Saturday 3:00pm to 7:30pm or Sunday 8am to 1pm. 

Rockin' Rotarians jamming together Friday, 4-5pm and performing a few songs for us! Bring your guitar, ukulele, drums, brass, etc and let's jam!  Band leader Robert Jackson will give it a one and a two...!  Give Robert a call at 808 371-2323 if you'd like to join in.

On Saturday, get some fresh air as you walk, stroll, run or jog and Walk for Peace before the Conference!  We'll start around 7 or 7:15am and you go at your own pace in the peaceful setting.  More information to come.  CLICK HERE to sign up

Play the Peace Game now and at the District Conference and meet new people. The Peace Game has been created to strengthen the peace building leadership, fellowship and community impact of Rotarians and Rotary Clubs.  It weaves the Four Way Test into seven peace practices that enable practical, structured and service-driven action. This is Rotary's first comprehensive global peace initiative combining our reach and human capital with proven methodologies to achieve a tipping point for peace.  Click to Download the Peace Game app

Treasure Hunt at the District Conference!  Do you have Rotary shirts, pins, bags, ties that are in good shape and you don't know what to do with them?  We will have a table where you can donate these items and others can go on a hunt to find these treasures.  Find something you like and make a donation to The Rotary Foundation or PolioPlus and Feel Great! 

On Saturday afternoon, 2:15-3:15pm, a special viewing of the documentary film, “Removed By Force: The Eviction of Hawaiʻi’s Japanese American During WWII” will be shown for those who are interested. This is a one-hour film that highlights personal accounts of those who were affected,  produced by Bill Kaneko, former president of the Honolulu Japanese American Citizens League, and Kahala Sunrise Rotarian Ryan Kawamoto. Small donations $5 to The Rotary Foundation will be appreciated.  

A free shuttle service is being provided between the Best Western Plaza and the Conference Site at Keehi Lagoon. CLICK HERE to reserve your seat on the van.

Are you ready to make the pledge? The E Ola Mau Society recognizes Rotarians who make a personal commitment to Rotary as a lifelong journey of service, fellowship, leadership, and community impact. Inspired by the Hawaiian concept of “E Ola Mau”—to endure and thrive—the Society honors members who affirm their intention to remain engaged in Rotary for as long as they are able, carrying forward Rotary’s values of Service Above Self and strengthening Rotary’s future throughout Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.  The inaugural group will receive a pins and certificates at the District Conference.  Read more for the Link to pledge.  Ready to sign up? 

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