Rotary Club of Wahiawa-Waialua

Volume 9 Issue 01 – July 1st, 2021

The Hulali“The Reflector”
District Governor
Sandy MatsuiClub President
Keoni Ahlo

“Change Lives with Aloha”

The strength of our Club lies in its members“Rotary kindled the spark within me to look beyond myself
and embrace humanity.” RI President Shekhar Mehta

July is Rotary New Leadership Month!
July is designated New Leadership Month - eachyear Rotary Clubs and Districts across the globe induct
new leaders. Our leaders exemplify all of the qualities
that make our members extraordinary; integrity,
expertise, and commitment to service.
In Rotary, July is a time of new beginnings, a time toreconnect with each other across distances anddifferences and to respond to change, a time to show
Rotary Opens Opportunities.

Happy Rotary New Year &Installation of New Officers
Service Above Self – Making a Difference

Editor – PP Geoff Horvath

all Rotarians to safely serve as they are able, locallyor globally, is what unites us. rotary5830.org

RI President Shekhar Mehta

RI President Shekhar Mehta says, “Serving others
changes lives, including our own.”

As we reconnect, and respond, this is a time to reassess,to envision; it is most importantly a time to set goals
and to determine how we will serve our Communities,
our Nation and the World, seizing opportunities forservice.
The ability to see and act on opportunities that are
opened through friendship and fellowship is whatmakes Rotary so very different. And the willingness of

Incoming Rotary International President Shekhar
Mehta urged members to become more involved inservice projects, saying that caring for and serving
others is the best way to live because it changes not
only other people’s lives, but also our own.
Mehta, an accountant, is chair of the Skyline Group, areal estate development company he founded. He is
also a director of Operation Eyesight Universal (India),a Canada-based organization. He is a member of theRotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal,
India,
Mehta has been actively involved in disaster response
and is a trustee of ShelterBox, UK. After the 2004
Indian Ocean tsunami, he helped build nearly 500
homes for families affected by the disaster.

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‘A’ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia“No task is too big when done together by all.”He pioneered a program that has performed morethan 1,500 life-changing heart surgeries in South Asia.
He is also the architect of the TEACH Program, which
promotes literacy throughout India and has reachedthousands of schools.
A Rotary member since 1984, Mehta has served
Rotary as director, member or chair of several
committees, zone coordinator, training leader, memberof The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers,
and district governor. He is also the chair of RotaryFoundation (India).
Mehta has received Rotary’s Service Above Self
Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for
Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Awards.
He and his wife, Rashi, are Major Donors and membersof the Bequest Society.

Sandy and her husband Gerry are blessed with twosons, Gerand and GeRysand. Their ohana also includes
Khaleesi (miniature dachshund) who serves as Gerry’s
service dog and Sandy’s source of emotional comfort
and support, a cat, chinchilla, cockatiels, turtles, opa’e
and more. The Matsui Cabanilla 'Ohana is looking
forward to 2021-22 when Sandy will have an
opportunity to humbly serve as the D5000 District
Governor to Serve with Aloha to Change Lives.

Governor Sandy Matsui

District
Governor's Message
Aloha and welcome to the new Rotary Year and all
the exciting things to come! I am so excited to work
alongside you as we begin our journey to fulfill RotaryInternational‘s theme this year, Serve to Change Lives.

District 5000 Governor Sandy Matsui

Sandy has been a proud member of the Rotary Clubof Kāneʻohe since 1992. After she served as Club
President in 2011-2012, her Rotary journey led to newadventures serving District 5000 as Assistant Governor
for three years, District Secretary, District Trainer andas a member of the Host Organizing Committee for the
Rotary International Convention that was scheduled tobe held in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi in 2020.
Sandy entered her professional career journeywanting to make a difference and began directing
programs at California State University, Bakersfield
fulfilling her passion to expand educational
opportunities for low-income, underrepresented
students to gain access to and graduate fromcollege. She spent over a decade serving in executive
leadership positions on national and regional boards
educational associations. In 1992, her journey brought
her to Hawaiʻi to serve as the Dean of Student Services
at Windward Community College, University of
Hawaiʻi. Currently, she serves as a faculty member at
the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa advising student
leaders who govern, manage and run college media
programs. She feels fortunate to be able to continue
to make a difference in her professional life working
with college students, as well as her life as a Rotarian
serving the community and the world.

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We in Hawaii will bring this theme to life as we Servewith ALOHA to Change Lives our Aloha Spirit thatmakes us unique from the rest of the world, so let us
share this gift! As Rotarians we live by the 4 Way Test
and these principles are found within a deeper layerof the meaning of the word Aloha and reflects our wayof life:
A ala: watchful, alertness
L lokahi: working with unity
O oia'i'o: truthful honesty
H ha'aha'a: humility
A ahonui: patient perseverance
Although we have been engulfed in a pandemic, we
now see a glimmer of light at the end of this darktunnel. We are still surrounded by people struggling tosurvive and there is an even greater need for Rotary,
now more than ever.
What will we do?
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We will collaborate together on Rotary Days ofService projects to increase our impact.
We will partner with community organizations andbusinesses who share our passion for service toexpand our reach.
We will be adaptable and flexible as we support
new club models.
We will embrace our future leaders, Rotaracters,as Rotarians.
We will continue to support keiki and focus onempowering girls.

First and foremost, we will do all this with Aloha – thetrue spirit of our culture that drives us to malama theaina and care for our ohana globally, locally, andeven within our own clubs. As in the words of one of
my favorite Disney movies, Lilo and Stitch, "Ohana
Means No One Gets Left Behind" and that includes our
precious kupuna. Most importantly, We will
have FUN together!
My Rotary Ohana, let us join together because as
individuals, we are just one drop, but together we arean ocean of resources. As part of a global network of
Rotarians, we have the magic, tools, resources andthe Aloha to change lives.
‘A’ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia

As a matter of fact, Keoni still has the VW he bought
and restored when he was just 14 years. He saw thisVW sitting under a tree in a yard. He went up, knockedon the door and asked the man if the VW was for sale?
Just recently, President Keoni finished his latest shop,
named Mia Bella Gelato Bar. It is located next to his
Teaspresso.

Mia Bella Gelato Bar
President Keoni Ahlo’s new Mia Bella Gelato Bar! Built
with hard work and love, from the ground up, by our
President Keoni! It took 4 months to build and now, it’s
so popular, he is having a hard time keeping productin stock!

“No task is too big when done together by all.”Club President Keoni Ahlo

Hawaii born-and-raised (Kailua Boy) entrepreneur
Keoni Ahlo is recognized as a leader and voice forprogressive change in Wahiawa. As a four-year
Rotarian, Keoni is engaged with various community
organizations throughout the local community. He
currently serves as President for the Wahiawa
Community & Business Association.
With over 30 years of working experience in the IT
sector, the former CIO/VP Technology of Aloha Pacific
FCU works towards helping the community bridge thegap between high-tech and high-touch. In 2003, Keoni
was recognized by the State of Hawaii and City &County of Honolulu as one of Hawaii’s Top 50 Leadersin Technology.
Most recently, Keoni embarked on a mission to develop
an aging commercial building located in the heart of
Wahiawa. Since then, they have opened their State
Farm office, a Teapresso Bar Wahiawa and Mililani
Town, which have been well-received by thecommunities. Most recently, Keoni opened a gelato
shop next to his Teapresso shop. He is continuing his
work to develop Kilani Avenue as the next “MainStreet” project.
Beyond Keoni’s professional work, he is surrounded bya supportive family. Both his son, KJ, and daughter,
Paige, hold bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology (thestudy of the mechanics of body movements). His wife,
Nahoku, is Wahiawa’s proud State Farm Agent. Whenhe has free time, Keoni is an avid photographer andenjoys working on his vintage Volkswagens.

President Keoni with the Mia Bella Gelato Bar Staff

PP Geoff Horvath

PE Jackie Barnes

Outside D5K
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DG Sandy Matsui – RC of Kane’ohe
PDG Naomi Masuno – RC of West Honolulu
ADG Joshua Laguana – RC of Hickam-Pearl Harbor

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‘A’ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia“No task is too big when done together by all.”Seniors! Again, thank you so much for choosing me toreceive this scholarship. I am very greatful.
Aloha, Janine Riviere”

Thank You card, from Ashlie Ferido. sent to HRYF’s
Office.

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New Leadership Month
July is designated New Leadership Month - eachyear Rotary Clubs and Districts across the globe induct
new leaders. Our leaders exemplify all of the qualities
that make our members extraordinary; integrity,
expertise, and commitment to service.

Hawaii Rotary YouthFoundation (HRYF)
PP Bob Pang contributed $250 to HRYF, celebrating
the start of ten New Rotary Year. Thank you, Bob!
Per Capita Contributions. You can start building our
Per Capita contributions staring July 1st. Your little
donations add up. Let’s try to win the HRYF Per capita
award for our Club this year! Per Capita contributions
are calculated by the number of members you have inyour club with your contributions, then averaged out.
The annual HRYF Scholarship Celebration. The 2021
HRYF Scholarship Celebration is scheduled for July 24
at 10:00 am. Be on the lookout for the announcement!
Join with the other clubs and scholars from all the
Islands in D5K!
Received a nice Thank You card from our Club-level
Scholar, Janine Riviere.

Ashlie Ferido“Dear the Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship
Committee,
I am sincerely honored to have been the recipient of
the HYRF Top Scholar Award! Although I had to decline
this scholarship, I am very grateful to have had theopportunity to be a part of it.
I appreciate all rthe support, It will definitely help mewith my future endeavors!”
Sincerley,
Ashlie Ferido
Leilehua High School”
Recognition for the week ending July 4th, 2021.

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Janine Riviere“Dear Mr. Horvath,
I am very honored and thankful to have received the
Rotary Club-level Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation
scholarship. Thank you to all the members of HRYF forcontinuously supporting many of Hawaii’s graduating

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ROTARY MINUTE

The Rotary Year
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“Carpe Diem!” – Horace

Coined in 23 BC by Horace, the term is derived froma poem in the Odes (book 1, number 11), and means“Seize the moment”. The Latin term over the years has
evolved into the most quoted Latin phrase because of
its implications to capture life’s opportunity and live
life to the fullest!!
Horace was born in Venusia, a small town in southern
Italy, to a formerly enslaved mother. He was fortunate
to have been the recipient of intense parental direction.
His father spent a comparable fortune on his education,
sending him to Rome to study. He later studied in Athens
amidst the Stoics and Epicurean philosophers,
immersing himself in Greek poetry.
Horace was the major lyric Latin poet of the era of the
Roman Emperor Augustus (Octavian). He is famed for
his Odes as well as his caustic satires, and his book on
writing, the Ars Poetica. His life and career were owed
to Augustus, who was close to his patron, Maecenas.
From this lofty, if tenuous, position, Horace became thevoice of the new Roman Empire.
https://www.thoughtco.com

The term “Rotary year” has been used tosignify Rotary's annual administrative period since atleast 1913.
Ever wonder why 1 July is the beginning of the Rotary
year? Initially, our conventions played a key role indetermining the start date of our fiscal andadministrative year.
Rotary’s first fiscal year began the day after the first
convention ended, on 18 August 1910. The 1911-12
fiscal year also related to the convention, beginningwith the first day of the 1911 convention on 21 August.
The next August, the Board of Directors ordered an
audit of the International Association of Rotary Clubs’
finances. The auditors recommended that theorganization end its fiscal year on 30 June to give thesecretary and treasurer time to prepare a financial
statement for the convention and board, and to
determine the proper number of club delegates to theconvention.
The executive committee agreed and, in April 1913,
designated 30 June as the end of the fiscal year. This
also allowed for changes to the schedule for reporting
club membership and payments. Even The Rotarianchanged its volume numbering system to correspond to
the fiscal year (beginning with Volume 5, No. 1, in July
1914).

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULYINDEPENDENCE DAY

During the American Revolution, the legal separation of
the thirteen colonies from Great Britain in 1776
actually occurred on July 2, when the Second
Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of
independence that had been proposed in June byRichard Henry Lee o Virginia declaring the UnitedStates independent from Great Britain's rule. Aftervoting for independence, Congress turned its attention
to the Declaration of Independence, a statement

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‘A’ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia“No task is too big when done together by all.”explaining this decision, which had been prepared by
a Committee of Five with Thomas Jefferson as its
principal author. Congress debated and revised thewording of the Declaration to remove its vigorous
denunciation of the slave trade, finally approving it
two days later on July 4.

chapel that gave the town of Chapel Hill its name.
Wings were added in 1939–1940, 1969–1970, and1995. After being built, it quickly became a popular
hotel for visitors and graduates from the University ofNorth Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The Historical Carolina HotelIn 1948, the Carolina Inn’s most long-lasting guest
checked-in—and apparently never left. Dr. William
Jacocks, a fun-loving man with a witty sense of humor,
had recently retired from practicing medicine anddecided to make the Carolina Inn his final home. He
lived in Room 252 for 17 years before his death in
1965. Among the Inn’s reported ghosts, longtime
resident of suite 252 William Jacocks is said to haunt
the Inn as a fun-loving presence, moving things aroundand locking out guests.

Email received from PP George Vickers

Windsor, N.C. photograph

Dr. William Jacocks

PP George Vickers“Geoff. Rotary tomorrow in the famous Carolina Hotel.
Our normal place in the Pinehurst CC is full. It’s crazyhere Golfers from all over the world playing. Members
really upset not getting T times. I’m too old to bebothered! My Aloha to all. GV”
The Carolina Inn is a member of Historic Hotels of
America, the official program of the National Trustfor Historic Preservation. The original section of
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July 17 – Canvasing Wahiawa businesses and anks for
new members! Be prepared to walk! Planning for thisevent is scheduled for our July 15 meeting.

July 24 – Ridge to Reef Cleanup – Entrance into
Wahiawa, Honolulu-side, Exit 8.

New Meeting Times and Location
Our new meeting times will be the first and third
Thursday of each month, 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Location will be published at a later date. For
those that want to join by Zoom, you will still beable to.
Board meetings will be held eachquarter, on the third Thursday of the month.
Emergency board meetings as necessary.

Today we were doubly honored by having our brandnew District Governor, Sandy Matsui, our Immediate
Past District Governor, Naomi Masuno, and our new
Assistant District Governor, Joshua Laguana join us
for our Installation ceremony.

“You'll find that implementing smallchanges can have a significant impact
on your life. Remember - little hinges
swing on big doors.” —S. J. Scott
DG Sandy Matsui

IPDG Naomi Masuno

S. J. Scott

Steve “SJ” Scott was born and raised in New Jersey.
After finishing college with a degree in psychology heknew he needed to further his education or work on his
latte making skills. During a short stint in US Air
Force, Scott was able to get his Master's in business andthen moved on to conquer the business world.
He spent the next few years making this happen.
Making a decent living online and eventually pivoting
to writing books, blogging and even podcasting.
Scott has written over 30 books, most of them in the"self-improvement" genre. An area that he ispersonally passionate about.
His books have been published in 12 different
languages. So he is well on his way to world
domination. However, in his heart of hearts he knows
he will soon have to venture out into the universe anddefeat the Sith menace. https://www.goodreads.com

What three presidents, that signed the Delectation of
Independence, died on July 4th?

ADG Joshua Laguana

Here is a short background on our new ADG, Joshua.
Joshua Laguana is a Senior Sales Engineer at
simplicityHR by ALTRES, a locally owned family run
company that has been supporting local businesses formore than 50 years.
DG Sandy is a Wahiawa girl like IPDG Naomi, so weare in great company.
Before Sandy inducted our president and board
members, she told us that the RC of Wahiawa-Waialua
has a rich history in Rotary, that we had some big hittersas members that served in D5K in the past.
She also told us that President Keoni and our Board is
to be applauded for getting our club through the
pandemic, holding meetings and projects, and has
confidence that our club will continue to do well in the
new Rotary Year.

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‘A’ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia“No task is too big when done together by all.”
Sandy has known Keoni for 20 years, meeting for the
first time at a soccer game, on opposing teams. Keonias coach, Sandy as a parent.

Aug 5 – 6:30 – 7:30 pm – TBD
Aug 19 -6:30 – 7:30 pm – TBD
Sep 2 – 6:30 – 7:30 pm – TBD
Sep 16 – 6:30 – 7:30 pm - TBD
Hybrid Meeting if you will be joining via Zoom, themeeting link is:https://zoom.us/j/91954669065?pwd=d1dHTGwzUkJYVDhaWGNwRlQ3zddTUFmdz09

Installation of Rotary Club President(Oath of Office)Keoni, you have been selected by the members of thisRotary Club to guide its affairs during the coming year.
You have been entrusted with an important
responsibility that will help shape your club’s future.
Incoming President Keoni, you have been elected to theoffice of President of the Rotary Club of WahiawaWaialua by its members. It is an expression of theirconfidence in you leadership.
Oath for the President: I, Keoni Ahlo, do solemnly swear
that I will faithfully execute the office of President of
the Rotary Club of Wahiawa-Waialua, and that I willto the best of my ability give support and assistance tothe District Governor and to Rotary International andthat I will uphold the constitution and bylaws of thisclub. Installation of Rotary Club Officers and Directors

Answer to the Quiz of the Week. John Adams,
Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe

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Oath of Office, Incoming Officers

Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe

To incoming Officers and Directors: You have been
elected to the important positions in the administrationof the Rotary Club of Wahiawa-Waialua. This is anindication of your fellow Rotarian’s esteem andconfidence in all of you. They also believe you will
uphold the high traditions of your club, that you will
give the best of your executive ability to thefurtherance of the interest of your club and the carrying
forward of the object of Rotary. Will you fulfill the
responsibilities of your offices to the best of your ability
and in accordance with the constitution and bylaws ofthis club? [Response: “We will.”] I hereby declare the
new Officers and Director installed and give President
Keoni the gavel as a symbol of the transfer of theadministration of this club. To the outgoing Officers andDirectors: Though you are retiring from theadministration of your club, your continued active
involvement in this club is extremely important andhighly encouraged. Thank you all for serving.

On July 4, 1831, James Monroe died from heart
failure and tuberculosis at his daughter’s house in New
York City. The fifth U.S. president had attempted towrite an autobiography, but was unable to complete it
as his health slowly deteriorated after his wife died theyear before.
With his death came an eerie coincidence that many
people couldn’t ignore: Monroe had become the thirdpresident and Founding Father to die on the Fourth of
July.
Five years earlier, on the 50th anniversary of the
Declaration of Independence, longtime friends andoccasional rivals Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
also died.

2021 Updated Meeting Schedule(Thursday, Hawaii Standard Time)
July 15 – 6:30 – 7:30 pm – TBD

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President John Adams Jr.

John Adams Jr. was an American statesman, attorney,
diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as
the second president of the United States from 1797 to
1801.
IPDG Naomi Masuno

President Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman,
diplomat, lawyer, architect, musician, philosopher, andFounding Father who served as the third president of
the United States from 1801 to 1809.

President James Monroe

ADG Joshua LaguanaPresident Elect Keoni Ahlo

James Monroe was an American statesman, lawyer,
diplomat and Founding Father who served as the fifthpresident of the United States from 1817 to 1825. A
member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Monroe
was the last president of the Virginia dynasty; his
presidency coincided with the Era of Good Feelings.
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DG Sandy Matsui

Meeting Participants

PP Doc McKenzie

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‘A’ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia“No task is too big when done together by all.”Installation ceremony

President Keoni taking the Oath of Office

DG Sandy administering the Oath of Office

New Leaders!

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