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Statement from Rotary International
At Rotary, we have no tolerance for racism. Promoting respect, celebrating diversity, demanding ethical leadership, and working tirelessly to advance peace are central tenets of our work.
We have more work to do to create more just, open and welcoming communities for all people. We know there are no easy fixes and that challenging conversations and work lie before all of us. Rotary’s strength has long been our ability and commitment to bringing people together. We will tap into that strength now as we stand with those who are working for peace and justice. 
Rotary will do our part to listen, learn and take action to ensure that we continue to contribute to making positive change.
Virtual Rotary International Convention June 20-26
The Virtual RI Convention will be on June 20-26: Free to attend, but registration is required.  General Sessions on the 20th and 21st, Breakout sessions 22 to 26 at 3am, 7am and 1pm HST (sessions will be recorded). Go to riconvention.org to register and for information about the sessions, the virtual House of Friendship and the “Walking Challenge” activity to win prizes!
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Volunteers needed to help Kupuna.  As you may know we have a lot of kupuna that need assistance.  GRAMMI Services and Kupuna Kokua are fulfilling that need by delivering food and masks.  The group is adding a GRAMMI service to deliver groceries on Oahu and also make out-going calls to seniors living alone or are isolated on all islands.  These outgoing calls offer a caring human touch and volunteers who can give an hour or more each week are needed to call a few seniors.  We are partnering with GRAMMI services to:
  1. Manning a call center for incoming grocery orders and outgoing calls to kupuna to stay in touch
  2. Assemble grocery orders at Times Supermarket and other markets for curbside pickup once a week for 1-2 hours on Oahu
They already have a fleet of delivery drivers and are expanding their services.  The GRAMMI app is used to place the grocery order and pay online.  Those who are unable to use the app would call the Call Center to place the order by phone. 
 
We have an informational seminar on Sunday, June 14th at 1pm to explain the program. Here is the Zoom code for this info session: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 881 0852 9497, Password: 696191
Dial by your location :       +1 669 900 6833 
 
For questions, please contact Project Chair, Rick Tabor (RC of Honolulu) at :  rtabor12@twc.com
 
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Polio Eradication Update
June 11, 9am HST- Latest polio eradication information from Rotary International Director Johrita Solari, TRF Trustee Brenda Cressey, RI Polio Chair Michael McGovern and Rotarian polio survivors Ann Lee Hussey & Cort Vaughan. 
 
*Matching recognition points are offered for donations of $100 or more to polio. Contact End Polio Coordinator Bob Rogers at crobertrogers@comcast.net. 
 
Keep our promise to the children of the world. 
End Polio Now. 
 
Rotary Connects Opportunities, a Help Wanted and Job seekers list.
As a way to help our Rotarians, a webpage was created, which will list job openings at Rotary businesses and also have a listing of Rotarians looking for positions.  If you would like to post a position that is available in your company or are looking for a position, register to be listed,  Click:  ROTARY CONNECTS OPPORTUNITIES
To view the list, go to rotaryd5000.org and in the Quick Links section on the right, click on Rotary Connects Opportunities.
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Ta-da!  Announcing Rotary Doing Business.  The Doing Business with Aloha business directory will be launched next week on the District website at rotaryd5000.org.  We have over 150 businesses listed and will be adding to the list in the near future.  Go to:  https://www.rotaryd5000.org/stories/business-listings.  Thank you to Public Image Chair, Janet Kelley (RC of Waikiki) and the ManaMeans experts for putting the directory together!!
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Upcoming webinars: Zoom # on website
June 13, 11am-District 5000 Foundation info session for member clubs
June 14, 1pm- GRAMMI Rotary info session
June 15, 7pm – Vibrant Club Workshop Train-the-Trainer for PE s and Club Trainers
June 18, 7pm – How to conduct a not in-person meeting for Program Chairs
June 20 to 26 -   RI Virtual Convention
June 22, 7pm- Grow Rotary to Join the Movement training for Membership Chairs
June 29, 7pm-Foundation grant app – how to complete one
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Virtual Friendship Exchange with Argentina in July-August.
If you are interested in participating in a virtual Rotary Friendship Exchange with Rotarians in Argentina, RFE District Chair Marietta Bustamante will include the first 10 people who contact her at marietta.bustamante@gmail.com. 
 
The 3 or 4 Zoom conversations will take place on weekends due to the 7-hour time difference.  The Rotarians are English-speaking.  The purpose of Friendship Exchanges is to Broaden international understanding, Explore a profession or job in a different context, Build enduring friendships, Establish a foundation for peace and service, Gain opportunities for active project involvement and support, Learn about a region’s people, food, languages, customs, and history, Find partners for grants. Hawaii Rotarians will share our culture (including food), vocations and customs.  There is a possibility of one day visiting them in person.  Marietta is exploring other countries to do more virtual Friendship Exchanges.
ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS
Rotary Fellowships consist of members who share a common interest in recreational activities, sports, hobbies, or professions. These groups help expand skills, foster vocational development, and enhance the Rotary experience by exploring interests while developing connections around the world.  Are you interested in a particular subject? Visit the group's website or email it to learn more.
 
4x4 vehicles, Amateur Radio, Antique Automobiles, Bathhouse, Beer, Bird Watching, Bowling, Canoeing, Caravanning, Chess, Computer Users, Convention Goers, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cricket, Cruising, Cultural , Heritage, Curling, ,Cycling, Doctors, Doll Lovers, Draughts (Checkers), E-Clubs, Editors and Publishers, Educators, Environment, Esperanto, Ethics, European Philosophy, Executive Managers, Fishing, Flying, Genealogists, Go, Golf, Gourmet Cooking, Hiking, Home Exchange, Honorary Consuls, Horseback Riding, Internet, Italian Culture, Jazz, Latin Culture, Lawyers, LGBT, Magicians, Magna Graecia, Marathon Running, Metalhead, Military Veterans, Motorcycling, Music, Old and Rare Books, Past District Governors, Peace Fellows, Photographers, Police and Law Enforcement, Public Health, Quilters and Fiber Artists, Railroads, Recreational Vehicles, Rotary Global History, Rotary Heritage and History, Rotary Means Business, Rotary on Pins, Rotary on Stamps, Rowing, Rum, Russian Culture, Scouting, Scuba, Shooting Sport, Singles, Skiing, Social Networks, Strategic Planning, Surfing, Table Tennis, Tennis, Total Quality Management, Travel and Hosting, Triathlon, Water Polo, Wellness and Fitness, Whisk(e)y, Wine, Yachting, Yoga, Young Rotarians.   New: Rotary Fellowship of Gin.  Contact Gintastic Ted Faigle for info (RC of Poipu Beach)