Rob Hai'ls eGlobal Family update from Indonesia

Last week, Rob Hail met with the Madania organization in Jogyakarta. The organization takes care of about a hundred orphanded and poor children and has a baby nursery and a facility on the edge of town for their older teens and young adults who are disabled from either polio, losing a limb, auto accident, etc. This handicapped group tries to earn money by selling water they purify and clothes they sew. They would also like to add baked goods to their product line as many of them know how to bake but they don't have a proper oven, mixer and basic supplies.

Rob asked for their wish list and they replied an oven and baking tools and supplies. Thanks to generous Sunrisers, Rob used most of the $202 in "aloha dollars" on purchasing a good blender, diapers, soap and milk formula for the nursery. The orphanage has about 14 babies, the youngest is 11 days old.

While in Jogya, Rob also met with the Jogya Rotary twice regarding a potential partnership.

Says Rob, “Spending time with other Rotarians here makes me appreciate more what a wonderful worldwide organization we belong to. It has also been a pleasure helping to set up our new foster parent program here and welcoming our new orphanage into our eGlobal Family".

Last call for Rotary District 5000 GSE Team

Rotary District 5000's Group Student Exchange is truly an opportunity. Deadline for submission is August 9. Study Exchange will be traveling to Egypt, Cypress and Lebanon. Details at http://www.rotaryd5000.org/GSETeam.cfm

Aloha Neil Abercrombie

Last week, Honolulu Sunrise welcomed former U.S. Representative and gubernatorial candidate, Neil Abercrombie. For an in-depth look at his proposals as Governor, visit his website: neilabercrombie.com.

We'll miss you Bill

Our good friend and fellow Rotarian Bill Anderson lost his battle with cancer and pneumonia late last night. His body was weakened by the bone cancer and despite his courageous will to live it overtook his body.

He was so happy to see all the notes of good wishes that you all wrote to him on Monday. Bill was such a wonderful guy that did so much for others and wanted to do so much more. He was a wonderful husband, father and a great friend to many and a true Rotarian in every sense of the word. May he rest in peace. Services will be held next week Tuesday or Wednesday. Details to come.

Volunteers needed for Relay for Life this Saturday, July 24

Support President Paul Sibley, co-chair of the Kailua-Kaneohe Relay for Life.

Volunteers are needed for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life this Saturday, July 24. The event begins at 5:00PM at the Kailua High School with a survivor dinner, and really kicks off with our opening ceremony at 6:00 PM then goes all night long with food, dancing, Zumba and more.

How can you help? We can use Rotarians to volunteer with setup and logistical support. If interested, please show up by 4:00 PM to assist with setup. Report to the Registration Tent where all volunteers will be coordinated and let them know you are with the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunrise.

While you’re there, support the cause by purchasing items from the Relay Boutique Store and food from the team tents. Donations are also welcome at the Finance tent. Our club has already donated $250.

Relay for Life Information:
http://www.relayforlife.org/kailuahi

Click here to download the map to Kailua High School:

Sunrise honors Dawn Soderquist Okano

Today PP Carolyn Hiatt congratulated Dawn Soderquist Okano with the Rotary International Four Avenues of Service Award for her outstanding club service, community service, vocational service and international service. As Carolyn said, whatever we did, Dawn was there. Congratulations Dawn!

Sands of Lanikai author, Bob Hogue

President Paul Sibley and Programs Co-Chair Mollie Sperry thank guest speaker, Bob Hogue.

Mahalo to Speaker Bob Hogue

Honolulu Sunrise started the morning with a rousing rendition of Roy Orbosin's Pretty Woman thanks to Jerry Hofwolt. Reverend Kyle Lovette provided the inspiration. We were pleased to have two guests: Bettie Bernie's friend, Jack Balentine from Napa Valley and potential member, Rashmi Agrahari from Nepal, who is currently pursuing her masters at HPU. Today's guest speaker was veteran sportscaster, former Representative and author, Bob Hogue.

Honolulu Sunrise begins the 2010 - 2011 Rotary Year

Honolulu Sunrise was honored to welcome DG John Steelquist, who presented a message from RI President, Ray Klinginsmith. Photo: Laura Steelquist, Liz Kane, Rob Hail, Carolyn Fujioka, DG John Steelquist, President Paul Sibley and Jan Taketa.

Sunrise wins Rotary's Significant Achievement Award

President Paul Sibley and PP Carolyn Hiatt presented the Rotary Significant Achievement Award to Rob Hail, creator of our Royal Scholars mentorship program. The program began 11 years ago in which Honolulu Sunrise "buddies" mentored students from Royal School from first grade through high school graduation.

District 5000 Club of the Year!

Thanks to all of you, we ran away with Large Club of the Year this morning at the District awards luncheon. That included first place in 6 categories: Membership Development, Membershp Net Increase, Club Service, Youth Service, Vocational Service, and Community Service. We also were 1st Runner up in International Service, Received the Rotary Foundation EREY award, the District Governor's Citation, and the RI Presidential Citation.  And, we received Rotary International's Significant Achievement Award for our Royal Scholar program! 

Congratulations to you all. You are the very best, and it was an honor to serve as your president.

PP Carolyn H 

2010 Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo (APCESE)

We wanted to inform you of the upcoming 2010 Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo (APCESE) from August 30-Sept. 2, at the Hawaii Convention Center. We anticipate over 1,000 energy industry, business, government, military, non-profit, and education leaders will attend APCESE. Phone: 587-9006

First Day as President

It's my first and very humble day as our club's president. So with this, just a friendly reminder that on July 10th at the Ala Moana Hotel is our District's New Governor Installation and Club Recognition. Registration begins at 9am and the actual installation is closer to 1:30pm. Details can be found here: http://district5000.clubwizard.com/IMUpload/Salute.pdf

Aloha and Have a Wonderful Day!

Mahalo President Carolyn

Honolulu Sunrise celebrated the close of Carolyn Hiatt’s term as president with a sounding rendition of “Teacher’s Pet” by Doris Day. (Carolyn is a 5^th grade technology teacher at Le Jardin Academy.)

Inspiration was provided by Rev. Kyle Lovette. President-Elect Paul Sibley announced the Relay for Life coming up in July. Mei Nakamoto congratulated our second Rotary Youth Scholarship finalist, Haley Esaki, also from Mid-Pacific Institute. Haley will be attending Chapman University in Los Angeles. Pearl Harbor Rotarian Ken Brown brought President Carolyn a USC Trojans baseball cap in a friendly rivalry. Congratulations to Amin Leiman for receiving his Paul Harris Award. Go Amin!

The impact of this Rotary year was evident when President Carolyn thanked her board and supporters, which numbered over a third of the club. In return, club members took turns giving President Carolyn an apple for the teacher along with their thanks. Assistant DG Del Green and former members Joey Char and Linda Dias joined us to honor President Carolyn.

President Carolyn’s most memorable moment? Seeing Joe Rice, President of Mid-Pacific Institute, wearing a Le Jardin nametag.

To see all the photos, click here

President Elect Test Post

Just testing out the new blog pushing ability to our wonderful website. Carolyn is almost a past president, and I am a couple days closer to becoming president of what is most likely the greatest group of people I've ever met.