President Rhodora Pagay, thanked all the program chairs. Seen here are PP Chad Adams (Membership) PP Chuck Braden, (Youth Service) PP David Hamil, (Treasurer) Adrienne King (International Service) Stephen Morgan (Community Service) and Peter Ehrhorn (Vocational Service) MEETING HIGHLIGHTS SPEAKER OF THE WEEK Jennifer Dotson American Red Cross April 27, 2016 HAWAII CLUB 30 | DISTRICT 5000 CHARTERED JUNE 20, 1939 RI PRESIDENT — K.R. RAVINDRAN DISTRICT GOVERNOR—DEL GREEN www.waikikirotary.org 1 PP Hideo Yamada of our sister club the Rotary Club of Osaka- Shirokita gave a brief announcement on the upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration of their club on April 8, 2017 in Osaka and has invited members of our club to join them. Ikko Tomita will take care of all the arrangements, so contact her if you want to participate. SPEAKERS May 4, 2016 Ed Hawkins Japan-US Relations MAY 11, 2016 Roger Breisch Be a Gift to the World May 18, 2016 George Szegetti Tentative May 25, 2016 JP Morgan Market Update PDG Phil Sammer did the honors and inducted Kathryn Henski into the RC of Waikiki with the classification of Entrepreneur- Business Owner, seen here with here Sponsor Adrienne King, her children Jacob Henski and Robin Henski and her Campaign Manager Mela Kealoha Lindsey. Welcome aboard Kathryn!
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President Rhodora Pagay, thanked all the program chairs. Seen here are PP Chad Adams (Membership) PP Chuck Braden,(Youth Service) PP David Hamil,(Treasurer) Adrienne King (International Service) Stephen Morgan (Community Service) and Peter Ehrhorn (Vocational Service)
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
SPEAKER OF THE WEEK Jennifer Dotson
American Red Cross
April 27, 2016
HAW AII CLUB 30 | DISTRICT 5000 CHARTERED JUNE 20, 1939
RI PRESIDENT— K.R. RAVINDRAN DISTRICT GOVERNOR—DEL GREEN
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PP Hideo Yamada of our sister club the Rotary Club of Osaka-Shirokita gave a brief announcement on the upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration of their club on April 8, 2017 in Osaka and has invited members of our club to join them. Ikko Tomita will take care of all the arrangements, so contact her if you want to participate.
SPEAKERS
May 4, 2016 Ed Hawkins
Japan-US Relations
MAY 11, 2016 Roger Breisch
Be a Gift to the World
May 18, 2016 George Szegetti
Tentative
May 25, 2016 JP Morgan
Market Update
PDG Phil Sammer did the honors and inducted Kathryn Henski into the RC of Waikiki with the classification of Entrepreneur-Business Owner, seen here with here Sponsor Adrienne King, her children Jacob Henski and Robin Henski and her Campaign Manager Mela Kealoha Lindsey. Welcome aboard Kathryn!
The meeting was brought to order by President Rhodora Pagay.
Giving the Inspiration was Jeremy Wilson, who remarked that after doing some make-up meetings at another club he understands even more fully the good work of Rotary and our strong bonds of Fellowship keep this club strong. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Paul McGillicuddy, a true patriot himself! Introductions were deftly handled by Thomas Hall, even more so now that we have wireless microphones. Our songleader was PP Gene Gelfo, and the crowd serenaded our lone visitor, Past-President Mr. Hideo Yamada from the RC of Osaka-Shirokita, who acted as the conductor ably keeping our singers on track.
Bringing a new member into our club is always an uplifting experience, and today we had the joy of welcoming our newest member, Kathryn Henski. PDG Phil Sammer officiated, and he recognized Adrienne King, the sponsor. Kathryn’s vocational classification is inventor, which may just be a first in our club. Kathryn was joined by her family and her friend and campaign manager since she is running for office in the Waikiki district. Kathryn was obliged with her moment at the microphone, and talked about what a shot of adrenaline it is to go to a Rotary meeting, and also quickly encouraged the crowd to help the Waikiki Community Center’s Food Pantry, as they are in need of provisions.
Our guest Mr. Yamada made an announcement to the club in Japanese, and brought along his son to help translate. He is warmly inviting us to join the Rotary Club of Osaka-Shirokita 40th Anniversary Ceremony in Osaka, Japan. It will be held on April 8th, 2017. It will be a Grand Celebration, with a theme of the Spirit of Wa, meaning peace. There will be an unveiling of a restored historical treasure, the Katana Ogo, a sword, which will subsequently be displayed at the Osaka Castle. It will be at the peak of the cherry blossom season, and is sure to be a beautiful and fun time for all. As further enticement, Mr. Yamada offered to treat all from our club who attend to a private dinner at a Japanese steak house. As many of us can attest from previous trips to Osaka, this will be a once in a lifetime event that should not be missed!
The Aloha Bucket was circulated by PEN Steve Koyama. Giving up a few bucks was Laura Haas, Flora Lu, PP Dave Hamil, Ron Sauder, PP Sally Blanchard, PDG Phil, PP Bob Tellander, Gen. McGillicuddy, PP Tony Gedeon, PP Dick Matti, PP Chad Adams, Ikko Tomita, Faye Zasada,
Kathryn Henski, Steve Koyama, Mr. Yamada and Pres. Rhodora.
Next Pres. Rhodora called a Club Assembly. Community Service Chair Stephen Morgan was up first, and he reported on the most recent events and a slew of additional community service events upcoming. How this man gets rest is a wonder! Rotary Foundation Chair Bill Amigone gave an update that the club has exceeded $10,000 in annual giving thus far this year, thanked everyone who has donated, and discussed the important humanitarian work that is done through these funds. Membership Chair PP Chad Adams also thanked everyone for a great year so far bringing in new members, and mentioned there are a couple more in the cue. He also plugged the upcoming Golf Tournament on September 29th, held in collaboration with the International FoodFest. Treasurer PP Dave Hamil gave the club a quick rundown on the current financial picture, and mentioned that we are in a strong position with plenty of funds to close the year and do the good work of Rotary. Youth Service Chair PP Chuck Braden spoke of the close to being realized efforts to form a new Interact Club, this one will be with the Boys and Girls Club as La Pietra Girls School is still in a holding pattern. International Service Chair Adrienne King talked about the two international projects the club helped fund this year; a Dialysis Machine project in Thailand and a Water project in Kosovo. She also mentioned she and her husband will be attendiong the International Conference in South KJorea, and will be looking for further opportunities to partner with other clubs around the world, and in particular Asia, for new service projects. Vocational Chair Peter Ehrhorn wrapped things up by asking our newest member to do a vocational talk, and that another Rotary on the Road is being planned soon.
The Investment Portfolio was next, but alas, Victoria Paris could only pull the dreaded red marble. Pres. Rhodora got the crowd to recite the 4-way test, and then she brought the gavel down on the Rotary Bell to close another fantastic meeting of the Rotary Club of Waikiki.
Respectfully submitted,
PP Dave Hamil: Today’s Co-Scribe
WEEKLY REPORT : WEDNESDAY - APRIL 20 , 2016
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Council on legislation met in Chicago April 10
Representatives from Rotary clubs worldwide will gather in Chicago 10-15 April to consider changes to the policies that guide Rotary International and its member clubs.
The Council on Legislation meets every three years and is an essential part of Rotary's governance. The representatives -- one from each Rotary district -- review and vote on proposals that seek to change Rotary's constitutional documents and on resolutions that express an opinion or make a recommendation to the Rotary International Board of Directors.
Get live updates and daily vote totals on My Rotary beginning 11 April.
Many of this year's proposed changes are designed to increase membership by giving clubs greater flexibility in the timing and the nature of their meetings. Other proposals would amend membership requirements.
Over the decades, Council representatives have debated virtually every nuance of Rotary policy and membership and attendance rules. The five-day meeting is one of Rotary's primary agents for change, allowing the organization to evaluate and enhance its relevance in a rapidly changing world.
Representative of the 2013 Council on Legislation hold up green cards to demonstrate a yes vote on a motion
April 13, 2016
The following prospective member has been approved by the Board of Directors. In accordance with our bylaws, his name
is hereby published for consideration by the membership. Should you have any comment, please respond to the Board,
in writing, within seven days
Jim Hogarty Realtor Associate, Locations LLC
Classification: Real Estate-Residential Sales
Sponsor: PP Chad Adams
BOOKS FOR KIDS
Look how happy they are. Thanks to the group in the back-ground
Thanks again to PP Gloria King (the book Angel) for organizing these books
Jennifer Dotson is the Regional Chief Development Officer at American Red Cross, Honolulu, Hawaii. She was president and CEO of Network Enterprises Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides vocational rehabilitation, job training and job-placement services for the disabled.
Dotson is president of the Junior League of Honolulu, an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Her previous nonprofit work includes serving with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Jennifer was featured in Pacific Business News as a recipient of “”40 Under 40″” Award and Hawaii Business Magazine as a recipient of the “20 For The Next 20” Award, recognizing leaders that share a passion for making a difference in their careers and communities.
She is an athlete that enjoys competing in marathons, triathlons and softball. She climbed Mount Everest in 2001 and is a hula dancer with Ka Pa Hula ‘O Kauanoe ‘O Wa’ahila. She doesn’t cook or clean, but is known to post the occasional photo of her daughter or ragdoll cats on Instagram.
She received her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and her master’s degree from the London School of Economics. Her family is first generation from Vietnam. She speaks fluent Cantonese and studied Mandarin Chinese at Beijing Teacher’s College, National Chengchi University in Taiwan, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
