Welcome our littlest Rotarian, Tristan Charles Sibley!

If Paul Sibley thought being club president was a handful, well, now he’s got two handfuls to juggle. Congratulations to Paul, his wife Courtney and their son Aiden on the healthy arrival of son Tristan Charles Sibley.


Guest Speaker Congressmen Djou

Mahalo to guest speaker, Congressman Charles Djou for his inspiring presentation. To learn more about the congressman and his priorities, visit djou.com.

Mahalo for school supplies
Mahalo to all who donated two large boxes worth of school supplies for Lincoln and Royal Elementary Schools. Thank you to Charles DuBoyce for coordinating this effort!

Refresh and Renew
And get connected with an afternoon on the beach. Bring a guest/potential member for a casual get together on September 12, from noon – 3pm at Susi Taylor’s home, 10 Pali One Place, Kailua. Food will be provided. To rsvp, contact Melissa Reed at melissa.reed@edwardjones.com or President-Elect Amin Leiman at amin.leiman@gmail.com

FLO kids hit the beach




Sunrise PP and founder of eGlobal Family, Rob Hail, sent photos of his recent trip to Future Light Orphanage during which they took 100 FLO children to the mountains and beach for three days. This is the first time they included blind children as a volunteer project for the FLO kids, creating a learning environment as well as one of discovery. As another first, they added an “environmental cleanup” where the hundred plus children would fan out with bags and pick up trash after visiting an attraction. According to Rob, they got quite a few odd looks as it’s “kind of a new concept in Cambodia!...Hopefully it will catch on.” Next, Rob & Co. will be taking the younger children to the water park. For more, visit www.eGlobalFamily.org

Call for School Supplies and Campers!

It’s Back-to-School for Honolulu Sunrise. We’re collecting donations this Monday for Royal and Lincoln Elementary Schools. Suggestions include: hand sanitizer, paper towels, pens, pencils, highlighters, sticky notes, folders, USB memory thumb drive, Band-aids, glue, scissors, construction paper, dry erase pens, etc. If you have questions, please contact cfduboyce@pdservicesllc.com.

Calling all campers/bbq aficionados Aug 27, 28, 29

Join Honolulu Sunrise for a sun-filled weekend and/or Saturday evening bbq at Bellows.

This is the first camping trip that’s just for us, so relaxing and fun are at the top of the agenda. Plans include boogie boarding, mini golf and the driving range, and fine meals cooked under the watchful eye of the Colonel. Access into the base-side of the park must be pre-screened, so please tell Col. Allen Kamemoto asap if you “might” attend.

Honolulu Sunrise presents opportunities for two promising students.

Welcome to Ghina (pronounced Gina) Raida Asilia, the second Rotary Youth Exchange Program (YEP) student sponsored by Honolulu Sunrise. Thanks to Carolyn Hiatt and Susi Taylor for helping to arrange Gina’s full scholarship at Le Jardin Academy.
Susi is graciously hosting Ghina until Ken Marcus returns this week. We are looking for a second host family. Says Amin Leiman, President Elect, “Last year, we initiated this wonderful opportunity and brought Tya Noor to Honolulu, Hawaii. Tya had an awesome cultural experience with us and brought back lots of sweet memories from Hawaii.” Ghina enjoys swimming, singing, playing piano and guitar. Her parents and two brothers live in Jakarta.




Phearun (pronounced Peh-roon) Chhorn is a remarkable young man. Formerly from Future Light Orphanage in Cambodia. Phearun will be attending the University of Hawaii with the long-term goal of studying international relations then returning to Cambodia and joining the diplomatic service. Says host mom Nancy Walden (who coordinated Phearun’s arrangements), “He knows more about American history than most people his age.” This Monday, Phearun will join 65 foreign students in the Hawaii English Language Program at UH to prepare for the rigorous TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) so that he can begin his classes. Phearun will be staying with Nancy for the first semester, then moving on to life in the dorms. Mahalo to Phearun’s sponsors for this incredible opportunity.

Mahalo Senator Hanabusa, need school supplies next week

It was an exciting morning at Honolulu Sunrise starting with feisty bidding on three bottles of wine donated by Bettie Bernie’s guest, Jack Ballentine. Mahalo Jack! Funds raised by your donation will go toward community service.

Calling all literacy supporters! Tamara Martinez, Family Literacy Program Director for Hawaii Literacy and guest of PP Carolyn Hiatt, invited Sunrisers to their Pau Hana Block Party fundraiser at Murphy’s on Thursday, AUGUST 19. For more, see hawaiiliteracy.org.

Thanks to PP Jerry Hofwolt for loaning a bike to visiting FLO student, Phearun Chhorn while he attends UH.

Mahalo to guest speaker, Senate President Colleen Hanabusa and staff member Florence Kong Kee for an engaging presentation. For more, visit hanabusa2010.com.

We were also happy to welcome potential member, Alexandra Lavers.

Next week: Please bring school supplies for Lincoln and Royal Schools.

Peter Carlisle speaks to Honolulu Sunrise

Last Monday, City Prosecutor Peter Carlisle talked about his upcoming campaign for mayor. To learn more, or if you missed your chance to sport a Carlisle bumper sticker (promised by the candidate to enhance the value of any car) visit petercarlisle.com.

Sunrise also welcomed two potential members: Scott Conway, guest of President-Elect Amin Leiman; and also Tomoko Furukawa who was invited by Kristine Lim. If you see them next week, please say hello.

Rotary Membership Recognition Award for 2009-2010

Two weeks ago, District 5000 Secretary Laura Steelquist presented Past President Carolyn Hiatt with the Rotary Membership Recognition Award for 2009-2010. Mahalo to everyone for introducing potential members to our club and making them feel welcome. Let's do it again!

Mahalo to speaker Hilton Raethel

Last Monday, we heard an encouraging presentation by Hilton Raethel, Senior Vice President at HMSA, Hawaii's largest health care provider. Hilton discussed Sustainable Health Care, HMSA's initiatives toward controlling rising health care costs, which will include partnerships with Queens Hospital and other providers. He was accompanied by Chuck Marshall, Public Information Coordinator at HMSA. To learn more, please visit hmsa.com.

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.