Rotary Club of Wahiawa-Waialua

Volume 11 Issue 3 – August 3rd, 2023

The Pineapple ClubThe Hulali“The Reflector”
Charted on March 9th, 1937

“Making a Difference in Hawai’i”

Mark Merriam

Marie Abatayo

The strength of our Club lies in its members

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And Da Uddah Kine!

"One restored or newly created hope at a time."
RI President Gordon R. McInally

August is Rotary International Membershipand New Club Development Month
While every month can serve as Membership & New
Club Development Month, August is a good month tocelebrate our Rotary club, our members, and the goodwe do in your community and around the world. If you
haven't recommended a new Rotary member yet
during this Rotary year, now would be a great time toget started.
NOT A ROTARIAN? Read why you need Rotary AND
Rotary needs you. Then consider joining us.

Service Above Self – Making a Difference

Editor – PP Geoff Horvath•

You are a leader in your community.
Whether you are outgoing or reserved,
Rotary needs leaders like you.

•Rotary needs people with new energy andnew ideas.

•Rotary is a highly regarded internationalorganization that makes things happen –locally, nationally, and internationally. But
nothing happens without the efforts ofpeople like you. By RC of North Bay

Our new meeting places!

You need Rotary because•

You care about your community and want to be
involved with people who share your commitment.

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You like to be associated with people and ideasthat really make a difference in your world.

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You believe in service. You know that our world isenriched by women and men like yourself, and you
want to do your part.

•You have talents that you are willing to share.

Pledge•You like to have fun. You like to be around people
who enjoy what they are doing, whether working,or volunteering, or just socializing.
Rotary needs you because•

Rotary needs need talented people like you
to be an effective organization serving theircommunity.

Rotary – 118 Years of Service to the World!

PP Doc McKenzie

Chris CompisanoOutside D5K
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Within D5K
PDG Laure Steelquist – RC of East Honolulu
PP June Kasaoka – RC of Mililani Sunrise

RCWW

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ROTARY MINUTE
PP Dr. McKenzie asked members to let him knowwhether members are receiving the Rotary Club
meeting. He shared his copy of the June 2023 issue thathighlighted places in the world where Rotarians havevisited. Emphasized that Rotary is an international clubof which we are a small part.

donors to express our gratitude for your commitment,
offering individual and club recognition as well as
naming opportunities that enable you to honor a friendor family member with a named or endowed gift.
Multiple Paul Harris Fellow
When you give additional gifts of $1,000 or more tothe Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundationgrant.
Paul Harris Society memberWhen you elect to contribute $1,000 or more annuallyto the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved
Foundation grant. Learn more about the Paul HarrisSociety.
Bequest Society
When you make a commitment for future gifts of$10,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation, you’ll be
invited to join the Bequest Society.
•$10,000: Bequest Society pin and an exclusive art
piece suitable for framing•$25,000: Rotary’s Promise crystal and named
endowed fund, plus all of the above•$50,000: Separate named endowed funds
directed to two areas of focus or districts, plus allof the above•$100,000: Customized Rotary’s Promise crystal,plus all of the above•$250,000: Posthumous induction into the Arch
Klumph Society, plus all of the above•$500,000: Special seating and registration
benefits at the Rotary International Convention,plus all of the above

The Rotary Foundation Individual
Recognition
Part IIYour generous contributions to The RotaryFoundation are essential to securing and growing
Rotary programs throughout the world. We recognize
RI President: Gordon R. McInallyDistrict: Mark Merriam
Asst. Dist. Govt: Joshua Laguana
Club President: Mari Abatayo
IPP: Marie Abatayo
President Elect: Open
Secretary: Mark Anthony Clemente
Treasurer: Cross CrabbeClub Trainer: PP Doc Bill McKenzie &Marie Abatayo
Program/Speakers :PP Doc Bill McKenzie &PP Geoff Horvath
Membership:
Foundation: PP Doc Bill McKenzie, Chris
Compisano

Rotary – 118 Years of Service to the World!

Club Service: Marie Abatayo
Community Service: Derek Conselva, Pat
CompisanoIntnl Service: PP Doc Bill McKenzie
Youth Services: PP Geoff Horvath
Vocational Service: Derek Conselva - PP
Geoff Horvath
Public Relations: Rene Mansho
Sergeant at Arms: PP Geoff HorvathFundraising: Marie Abatayo
PP Doc Bill McKenzie,
PP Geoff Horvath
HRYF: PP Geoff HorvathSocial Media: Arthur Hughes
Newsletter: PP Geoff HorvathAnniversaries

Hawaii Rotary YouthFoundation (HRYF)
Club HRYF Chair, PP Geoff Horvath set this year’s clubgoal at $20+ per member to meet our per capita goal.

Foodland’sTogether We Give Program

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President Marie Abatayo joined our Club 7 yearsago, on July 28, 2016
Steve Comes joined our Club 10 years ago, onAugust 13, 2013
The Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation sends out its
thanks to all Rotarians and friends for the success ofFoodland's Together We Give Program, which ran
during the month of July! Through your generous
contributions during the program period, HRYF
received contributions totaling $3,729.96!
Details:
Cash Donations: $2,934.96
Maika'i Point Donations: $795.00
The 2023 Annual Oahu HRYF Scholarship Celebration
was held on July 29th at the Waikiki. We had District
Governor Mark Merriam as our Keynote Speaker, witha special message from our HRYF President, SteveDyer. Our Top Scholars told us a little about their future
and what the HRYF Scholarship meant to them, andtheir parents told us something very “special” about
their Scholar! Click on the link below to view.
https://youtu.be/6fKDxPy27os

HI $5’s
PP Doc McKenzie gave a HI $5 to Chris Compisano,for opening Ho’ala School to host RCWW.
Mark Anthony gave a HI $5 for passing his Bar Exam!
Congratulations, Counselor at Law!!
Marie Abatayo gave a HI $5 in celebration of PDG
Laura Steelquist’s 59th wedding anniversary.
Chris Compisano gave a HI $5 in celebration ofworking with an incredible group of teachers.
PDG Laura Steelquist gave a HI $5 for the Clubcelebrating her anniversary with a special chocolatecake.
Art Hughes gave a HI $5 for the fantastic wave hecaught this week and wishing for a nice south swell!

Trip Reports

Recognitions for July 24th to August 13th, 2023
Derek Conselva gave a HI $5 for the fantastic Alaskancruise he and Valerie just returned fromNone

Spouses’None

Rotary – 118 Years of Service to the World!

PP June Kasaoka from RC of Mililani Sunrise,presented our club with special flag carriers, which willprotect our flags during transport. This was a surprisethat was totally unexpected. We thank June and theRC of Mililani Sunrise for their kindness andthoughtfulness! What a great Sister Club!

Lolly Daskal is one of the most sought-after executive
leadership coaches in the world.
Her extensive cross-cultural expertise spans 14
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As founder and CEO of Lead From Within, her
proprietary leadership program is engineered to
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performance and make a meaningful difference intheir companies, their lives, and the world. Based on amix of modern philosophy, science, and nearly thirty
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Mark Anthony, President Marie, PP June and PP Doc
McKenzie, displaying the flag carriers PP June presented ourClub

The Back Story!
On August 3, 2023 Rotary Club of Wahiawā-Waialua
moved to our new location at Ho’Ala Private School.
While we were in the meeting June Kasaoka,
treasurer from Rotary Club of Mililani Sunrise, cameover and gave Rotary Club of Wahiawā Waialua a
new “housewarming” gift!
(“The background story about this SURPRISE GIFT wasthat when I attended Rotary Club of Mililani Sunrise
Installation Service I noticed that they have BEAUTIFULBAGS that they transport both the American andHawaiian flags in! When I inquired where they had
gotten their amazing bags from June Kasaoka sharedthat she had made these phenomenal bags! I thenexplained to June that RCWW was moving out of
Mango Street Grill and over to our new location at
Ho’Ala and I was concerned about our flags!”)
Fast forward to August 3rd…
June Kasaoka showed up and SURPRISES RCWW with
her newest made flag bags!
What an AMAZING SURPRISE!!
June, there are no words to describe how touched theRCWW attending members were by your INCREDIBLEgift! We are most THANKFUL for your generous
surprise gift!!

Lolly Daskal

Rotary – 118 Years of Service to the World!

Lolly DaskalçNoneBeginning August 1st, we will no longer be meeting at
the Mango Street Grill. We will be meeting in theconference room of Ho’ala School, located on theWahiawa Hongwanji Mission. The meeting will be at
our regular time. Some food will be provided. Consider
random potlucks and/or BYOF (Bring Your Own Food)!

This past week Friday, August 11, and Saturday August12th, we split our Club forces to support community
events, to make our presence felt in the community.
On Friday, PP Geoff Horvath had the opportunity ofparticipating in collections for our Maui Ohana, thatsuffered great loss in the devastating fires inUpcountry, Kihei, Kula, and most devastating, Lahaina.

The collection was sponsored by PP Keoni Ahlo’s
Wahiawa Teaspresso and Nahoku Ahlo’s Wahiawa
State Farm insurance.
The word went out over the Wahiawa Teaspresso
media feeds, and the response was overwhelming.
Volunteers from around the community pitched in, fillingthree 40’ container sized trucks required to pick up all
the supplies dropped off by our generous members of
the Wahiawa and surrounding communities. Theparking lot was always full of cars, SUVs, pickup trucks,
and one motorcycle! Click on this link below to view.
https://youtu.be/0ADXifDeURs

EMERGENCYRESPONSE
Donations Urgently Needed
We Need Help WithDonation Boxes

Clothes:Men, Women,
Teenagers, Children &InfantsFirst Aid Kits
Non perishable foodToiletries
Pet FoodDiapers
Feminine Hygiene
Products
Brand New Under
Garments
Gift Cards
Tents & Sleeping Bags

Please drop off your donations
by 5pm Saturday, August 12thto Yellowtail I.

Members Derek Conselva, PP Doc McKenzie, SteveHughes, President Marie Abatayo, Rene Mansho, andMark Anthony Clemente with his son, Taiga

çAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
2490 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815

Let's work together to support our Maui 'Ohana.

We love maui

Then, on Saturday. President Marie Abatayo, PP Doc
McKenzie, Mark Anthony Clemente, with his wee son,
Derek Conselva, Steve Hughes, Rene Mansho, PP
Lilette Subedi, and RCWW friends, PP DocMcKenzie’s granddaughter Isabella Leguizamon,
and Carol Duckworth, supported 6th Annual
Wahiawa War Memorial Ceremony, honoring the 20
Valiant sons of the Wahiawa Community who died inWWII, fighting for our freedom. This event wassponsored by the Wahiawa Lions Club.

PP Lilette Subedi opening the ceremony with a
Hawaiian Chantç Years of Service to the World!
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Carol Duckworth, Isabella Leguizamon, and President
Marie Abatayoç

Derek Conselva standing in line to place a lei over apineappleçDis-n-Dat
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Since this was our first meeting in our new location, we
took the time to reflect on the past and on the wayahead. Ideas went flying all over the place, being
snatched up for those who were at the meeting. Hereare some of the items discussed.

Future Speakers
The Table of HonorçLolly Daskal

From our President, Marie Abatayo.
Aloha one and all,I am so excited to share with you folks that our next
RCWW meeting, on Thursday, August 17, 2023, will
be a working meeting! We will be voting on theRCWW 2023- 2024 budget and checking out who will
volunteer to help RCWW get some wonderful projects
up and running…Reminder:
RCWW NEEDS YOU❣
Please remember that our meetings are now held at
Ho’Ala and that we will once again have salad andCostco Pizzas. Meetings are 6:00- 7:00pm.
PLEASE RSVP, we would like to have a headcount forthis upcoming meeting.
Mahalo nui,Marie Abatayo 🌺Which U.S. state is known as the "Land of 10,000
Lakes"?

Rotary – 118 Years of Service to the World!

Mac discussed this agenda item. Chris will be one ofour speakers as we get a tour of Hoala School(vocational training meeting). Every member should beable and ready to deliver their vocational speech
about themselves and what RCWW means to you. The
benefit of Rotary Club is being exposed to various
speakers of different backgrounds. Mac is working on
getting two or three guest speakers. Arthur suggested
that Taryn Silva might be able to give a talk aboutsolar. Laura suggested that we have a RotaryFoundation presentation and will let the club know whowill present when the Club has a date and time; Naomi
Mizuno is willing to give a crash course on club runnerwithin the next month so that members can start utilizing
the benefits of the website. Laura suggested that aZoom meeting might help expand our membershipnumbers exponentially.

School Supply Donations on Friday, July
28th @ NoonMarie reported that the Ka’ala Elementary School
was incredibly thankful for the Club’s donation of$200. The School also wants to stay connected with theClub and may have service projects that we canparticipate in.

Future Projects and Programs
Suggestions of proposed activities. Arthur Hughes
inquired whether UH Season Tickets might be a goodidea for fundraising. Mac suggested that we could doa raffle for the tickets. Marie asked members forfurther suggestions for fundraising and service projects.
Mark Anthony was named Service Project Chair. Derek
shared August-October Volunteer Opportunities with
the Army Natural Resources Program. On August 5thand August 12th from 8am – 12pm, there’s a parent
workday at Hoala School where members canvolunteer or donate refreshments. Tentative date for agolf tournament is the 5th Sunday in June (June 30th).

Documentation of Participation
The documentation is for Rotary to be more visible. The
Wahiawa Lions Club is hosting the 6th Annual Wahiawa

War Memorial Ceremony on August 12th from 2pm –4pm. Please email Marie if you’re able to attend.
Arthur emailed the Dept. of Facilities Maintenanceabout adopting a stream to clean up a canal area inWaianae – this could be a multi-Club effort. Marie
would like the Club to participate in more activities withMililani Sunrise.

Nov 2 – 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Ho’ala School
Subject to change

Fundraising
1. Dinner and Silent Auction at Mango Street Grill we could solicit businesses for donations for the silentauction and keep the proceeds from the auction. We
could sell tables and individual seat tickets for abuffet dinner with live entertainment. Hopefully, wecan find people to play music for free as a donation tothe club. This could be an annual event to raise funds
as well as recruit members.
2. Zippy's Fundraising Tickets - Having each member
sell at least 20 tickets each at $11 per ticket would
yield the club $100 per member. At 10 members, thiswould be $1,000. Maybe we can do this twice per
year to start?
3. T-Shirt Sale - I'd be happy to design a shirt that iscustomized to our Rotary Club that we could put up forsale. I'd have to look into the cost of producing t-shirts
to determine how much to charge and how much profit
we'd make.

Community Service
1. Food Distribution - I believe that Surfing theNations in Wahiawa conducts a food distribution on
Thursdays; we could link with them to assist.
2. Toys for Tots - Perhaps we could work with
Schofield or Kaneohe Marine Corps. Base to get
donations for toys that we can wrap and distribute tokids in Wahiawa/Waialua.
3. Mokuleia Beach Clean-up - People often havebonfires and leave nails all over the beach, not tomention trash from gatherings. This might be a good
opportunity for a service project in partnership withSchofield.

Which U.S. state is known as the "Land of 10,000Lakes"? Minnesota
Minnesota consists of extensive woodlands, fertile
prairies, and innumerable lakes—the last the basis forone of the state’s nicknames, “Land of 10,000 Lakes.”
Minnesota has about 12,000 lakes, all of which arelarger than 10 acres (4 hectares) in area. The nearly
5,000 square miles (13,000 square km) of inland
freshwater are a dominant feature in Minnesota.
No pictures today!

Around the Club in Photos!
To keep the size of this document down, I will not
publish all pictures. If interested, you can view themall on our Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rotarywahiawaw
aialua/Meeting Schedule and Location

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each Month.
For those months that have 5 Thursdays, then can beused for Board meetings if required.
Beginning on August 3rd and after, we will be meetingat the Ho’ala School Conference room on theWahiawa Hongwanji Mission.
Meetings are In-person and are subject to change.
Aug 3 – 6:00-7:00 pm – Ho’ala School
Aug 17 – 6:00-7:00 pm – Ho’ala School
Aug 31 – 6:00-7:00 pm – Ho’ala School
Sep 7 – 6:00-7:00 pm – Ho’ala School
Sep 21 – 6:00-7:00 pm – Ho’ala School
Oct 5 – 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Ho’ala School
Oct 19 – 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Ho’ala School

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Mark Anthony Clemente with his son, Taiga

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