Community services 2010-11
We wish to sincerely thank our volunteer members for giving their time so generously. If you are interested in joining or contributing to the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise projects, please contact Gloria King, President.
Diamond Head Beach Clean up – April 2011
Making a difference in our community by keeping our beaches safe and attractive
Members of the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise donned shorts and sunscreen to clean up the area surrounding Diamond Head Beach on Saturday, April 30th. The morning event is part of the Club’s commitment to improving the community area and making the Diamond Head area more attractive for residents and visitors alike. ”Diamond Head is a worldwide symbol of Hawaii’s beauty and this project helps to make a difference and remind everyone that we can all have a role in maintaining Hawaii’s special environment” said Gloria King, President of the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise.
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First Book – March 2011
The Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise received book grants of over a thousand books from FIRST BOOK, which were distributed to children at the Palolo Elementary School and Jarrett Middle School on March 29th and 30th 2011. FIRST BOOK is a 501c(3) non profit that provides new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy and the access to books. President Gloria King said “This is a great opportunity to serve our children in our community by providing the wonderful gift of reading.” The students were most grateful and excited to receive their very own books from FIRST BOOK. They got a chance to browse books by different authors, including four books from the Twilight series; Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle series by Christopher Paolini. Everybody had a wonderful time picking up two books for their very own collection. We hope this will be the start of their lifelong reading habit. Kathy Higa also brought along folded cranes for students to sign and write good wishes to be sent to Japanese students in Sendai as part of the Aloha for Japan Relief Effort. We thank Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise volunteers Bonnie Castonguay, Kathy Higa, Teresa Law, Stephen Morgan and Gloria King for distributing those books.
Keiki Vision – February 2011
Kahala Elementary School - Friday, February 25, 2011 ● 8:30 am
Liholiho Elementary School – Monday, February 28, 2011 ● 12:30 pm
Screening 3rd grade students for vision difficulties. Did you know approximately 30 to 35% of school age children have Vision difficulties? Undetected these Vision problems could result in learning difficulties. Undetected these Vision problems could result in permanent damage. It’s for a Brighter Future for our Keiki. YOU can help! Volunteer today! Vision tests are pass/fail and really easy to perform The Hawaii Optometrist Association provides special rates to uninsured families.
Morocco Literacy Project – May 19 to 29, 2011
With Rotary International’s Matching Grants: The Rotary Clubs of Kahala Sunrise and Rabat, Morocco have partnered to provide an English Literacy program in two schools located in Bouznika and Rabat Morocco. Grade level is middle school. The school program is focused on reading together and experiential activities including art and drama. Follow up online E-learning program in which American volunteers write to students as English teachers weekly in a 12 week guided writing program.
Judges: (left to right) Pat Duarte, Bob Sisson, Brandon Corse & Bonnie Castonguay
Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation (HYRF) Scholarship Program – February 26, 2011
The Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise interviewed (14) applicants on February 26, 2011 for the chance of receiving an HRYF scholarship HRYF administers two college scholarship aid programs (The Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation and the Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Scholarship) to qualified and deserving graduating Hawaii high school students who are applying as full-time students to a four-year accredited college or university. The awards are based on academic achievement, scholastic merit and financial need. Amount of Scholarship: Scholarship amounts range from $2,000 to $5,000 and may be used for any educational expenses such as tuition, fees, books, supplies and related educational equipment. It is anticipated that awards will be up to $5,000 for students attending mainland universities or colleges; up to $2,000 for students attending a college or university of Hawaii. These scholarships are non-transferable, one-time grants that need not be repaid. Enrollment must be in the fall of the calendar year the scholarship is awarded. Students entering any one of the US Service Academies or receiving a Full Scholarship Award are not eligible.
Everyday Community Heros – February 23, 2011
Rotarian Joseph Rothstein (back, in Aloha shirt) with the Club’s Everyday Heroes (from left) Michael Chong Gum, Mike Nakada, Kelly Lopes, Sebastian Sheldon and Brittnie Cornell. Photo from Lisa Halvorson.
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The Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise honored members of the local community who give selflessly to help others every day, at its inaugural Everyday Community Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday, February 23 at 7:30 a.m. at Kahala Nui.
“There are so many people in our community who go about serving others as part of their every day jobs and never seek any recognition, but we wanted to take the time to salute their unsung efforts and tell them how much they are appreciated,” said Gloria King, President of The Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise.
The honorees recognized at the breakfast event include:
- Brittnie Cornell, Case Manager for Community Empowerment Services in Honolulu, who serves the mentally ill homeless population on Oahu.
- Mike Nakada, Metropolitan Police Lieutenant assigned to Central Complaints Detail of the Narcotics/Vice Division, who handles drug complaints from Makapu’u to the end of Kalihi, and has been with HPD for 23 years.
- Sebastian Sheldon, Pawa’a Fire Station, Fire Fighter, with HFD for 15 years.
- Kelly Lopes, Special Needs Teacher, Liholiho School
- Michael Chong Gum, Reservist, U.S. Army
Joseph Rothstein, Community Service chair for The Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise, said the honorees were recommended by community members who knew of the good work that these citizens perform day in and day out in the course of their jobs. He noted that everyday heroes exist in many communities, and the Rotary breakfast event was an opportunity to express the Club’s appreciation for the work of these citizens. The Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise is an active, community-involved service organization that helps causes both locally and internationally, financially and through action, especially youth and those in need in our community.
Toys & Books for Tots for the Marine Corps — December 18, 2010
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Slippah Project – November 10-24, 2010 and January – February, 2011
Assisting the Rotary Club of Pearl Harbour, members of the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise distributed over 1,700 pairs of slippers to local schools and institutes across Oahu. The Slippah project was executed in two phases. The first phase started on November 10-24 receiving more than 1,000 pairs of slippers which were donated to: Aina Haina Hawaii Center for the Deaf and the Blind, Anuenue, Aliiolani, Liholiho, Liliuokalani, Waialae PCS, Salvation Army, IHS (Institute for Human Services), Jarrett Middle School, and Jefferson Elementary School. In the second phase, over 700 pairs of slippers are currently being distributed to: Kauluwela Elementary School, Kalihi Waena Elementary School, Likelike Elementary School, Kaewai Elementary School, Kapalama Elementary School, Lanakila Elementary School, Kalihi Elementary School, Palama Settlement Kahala Elementary School, Liholiho Elementary School, and Kaimuki Middle School.
Salvation Army Luncheon – November 25, 2010
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Non-perishable food drive – November 17-24, 2010
Food and cash was collected for the Hawaii Food Bank, a service project of the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise.
World Food Day – September 15, 2010
Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise contributes to the Hawaii Food Bank. Five large boxes of non-perishable food items and cash was collected.
Thank you Rotary!
Dictionary Project – August / September 2010
| Thousands of dictionaries were distributed by Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise members to various schools throughout Oahu. Those smiling keikis make our fundraising efforts so worthwhile. Those keikis are our future! |  |
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School Supply Drive @ Walmart Keeaumoku, August 1, 2010
The School Supply project was a big success, complete with local television coverage. Amy Herchig told the reporter that “There’s a tremendous number of kids and families that are financially strapped, particularly in this economy. They really have to struggle, particularly if they have multiple children.” Bill Green said how amazing what a difference a box of crayons can make: “The emotion that you see little kids have when they get a whole box and it’s all their own, it just is a wonderful feeling and that gives us a good feeling.” At the end of the six hours on Sunday, our team of volunteers collected new composition books, colored pencils, crayons, three-ring binders, and even rubber slippers to give to students from struggling families. Generous families also donated nearly $800 in cash, which will be used to purchase backpacks and other supplies. The next day our President Gloria also received in the mail a check for $500 from a shopper that came by without his checkbook. Thank you Glenn Takaki for your generous donation! The lists of schools getting the supplies are: Aina Hiana, Hawaii Center for the Deaf and the Blind, Anuenue, Aliiolani, Variety School, Wilson, Kahala, Liholiho, Liliuokalani, Palolo, Waialae PCS, Kaimuki Middle School and other area schools. On the evening of Thursday August 5th, Gloria King hosted a packing party to celebrate the success and to pack the supplies for the 12 schools in our area. Everybody who attended was treated to wine and pupus.
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