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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Aloha my fellow members,
Hope you all had a great holiday weekend! I had a great relaxing time enjoying lots of food and movies. I feel rested and recovered after built up tiredness and now ready to move forward! We have a lot of activities and events coming up in the next few weeks!
One of them is our Club's 25th Anniversary Celebration event which will be on Thursday, December 17th! Check out the details below and register for this Zoom event! You can't miss this event!
Tomorrow, Monday, November 30is the end of our online silent auction in support of our local & global service projects. Last time to make a bid on items! Don't lose you chance and check it out! If can, share this link with your friends, family members and coworkers! https://www.32auctions.com/RCHS2020
Lastly, I was so inspired and impressed by our last meeting's speaker, Robbie Leung, and the story she shared about her service project in the Philippines (read the recap below), so I met up with Robbie this past Saturday!
We had a great conversation and she truly amazed me with her enthusiasm and the important work that she did in the Philippines! Robbie presented me and our club with a special gift, a banner of the Rotary Club of Mandaue East which is located in Mandaue City.
Mahalo,
Ary Radnaeva
2020 - 2021 President of the RCHS
UPCOMING MEETING - DECEMBER 3
Please join us for our weekly meeting. This meeting will be only on Zoom! Our usual informal happy (half) hour begins at 6:00 pm, and the bell rings at 6:30 pm to formally start the meeting.
Our speaker this week will be Jay Andrews, who will talk about the ASSURE-19 project, Oceanit’s COVID-19 saliva test system. He works closely with the Oceanit scientists in the development of ASSURE-19 and is a spokesman for the company in communicating with government entities, potential customers, potential partners, and the general public. As Director of Marketing at Oceanit, Jay oversees all marketing and corporate communications for Oceanit Laboratories Inc. and Oceanit’s brands. He leads content production and strategy, PR and media efforts, advertising, web presence & social strategy, and branding. His team are “science communicators,” focused on social storytelling, design & video production, social media engagement, web infrastructure, and corporate & product branding - all in the service of amplifying the innovation done at Oceanit.
Jay graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2008, earning a B.S. in Environmental Design & Architecture.
To join the meeting via Zoom, please follow this link:
Dial by your location: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma).
LAST WEEK'S MEETING -
NOVEMBER 19
Our speaker was Robbieana Leung, returned Peace Corps Volunteer. Robbieana shared about her service projects of developing libraries and writing the first Bisaya-English children's book in Moalboal, Philippines, where she served for 28 months (2016 - 18). In the Filipino province, libraries are non-existent and most schools do not have books, so when Robbieana challenged her students to write a children's book to meet this need, they were horrified, crying, "But we've never even seen a children's book and don't even own one book...it's impossible!"
However, nine months of writing and art workshops later, the 24 student-authors invested thousands of hours to produce 20 story drafts and hundreds of illustrations to create the first Bisaya-English children's book, Moalboal Tales: Stories for Dreamers / Sugilanong Moalboalanon: Mga Istorya sa Mga Nangandoy.
Through Obama's Let Girls Learn Grant, they wrote and illustrated the first children's book they ever owned, published the first book in their town, hosted the first storytelling workshop in town and gave away 1,000 copies of their book for free to first time recipients in the Philippines and over 20 countries.
If you weren't able to join this meeting, check out this link for the recording of our Zoom meeting and Robbie's presentation. It was incredible!
If you would like to support this impactful project and the youth, you can do it by purchasing a book ($30) via Venmo: @Robbieana_Leung; or mailing a check to Robbieana Leung, 555 South Street #1305, Hon, HI 96813. All proceeds will go to support creating a documentary film, mailing books in US and Philippines, publishing the book and get it into bookshelves. "This is our passion and purpose project, so money is not for personal profit, but to forward our mission, tell our story and promote Bisaya-English literature!" , shared Robbie.
If you would like to help in any other way such as providing resources or relevant connections, please reach out to Robbie over email at MoalboalTales@gmail.com.
CALL FOR TRIVIA!
IPP James Ham is preparing the Trivia game in preparation for the club's 25th Anniversary Celebration event on December 17th on Zoom. Please share your responses on the following prompts and memail the to James at james.ham@gmail.com.
1. Random trivia or fun facts about you or another member.
2. Baby pictures of you or another member.
3. Random trivia or fun facts about our club’s history and charter members.
RCHS' 25th ANNIVERSARY EVENT ON DECEMBER 17TH
Join us for this special virtual event to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. It is a big day for us and we will be happy to see you there! We will be hosting this virtual event on Thursday, December 17th, from 5:30 - 7 pm on Zoom.
This registration serves as an RSVP for the event and you will automatically receive the Zoom link and other necessary information to join the virtual event. Registration is quick and easy! Registration is required!
For this special celebration event we invited Jeffry Cadorette, PRID (Rotary International Director 2018-2020). He will share some inspirational stories about his experience in Rotary and impact of Rotary nowadays, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeffry will be joining us from Pennsylvania! The event program will also include social time & live music entertainment! It will be a lot of fun!
Jeffry Cadorette, PRID (Rotary International Director 2018-2020) is Associate Broker, Commercial Realtor, and Senior Advisor to the Commercial Division at Media Real Estate Company. He received a bachelor’s Degree in Science and a Master’s Degree in Education from Springfield College and a post graduate degree in physical therapy from the University of Pennsylvania.
He is a past General Coordinator worldwide of Rotary Foundation Alumni Coordinators.
He was a delegate to the Rotary International 2004 and 2007 Council on Legislation in Chicago.
He has represented the President of Rotary International at 15 District Conferences across the country and in Canada and has been the keynote and motivational speaker at numerous district conferences, Rotary Foundation dinners, Rotary workshops and seminars around North America.
In 2010 and 2011 he served as one of 40 International Training Leaders at the Rotary International Assembly in San Diego.
He is currently Chair of the RI Communications Committee, an Advisor to the Shaping Rotary’s Future Committee, and Chair of the Pandemic Response Task Force from April-October 2020.
He is a Charter Member of the District 7450 Paul Harris Fellow Society and a Rotary Foundation Major Donor.
He is a recipient of:
The Media Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award
The Rotary International PolioPlus Partners Leadership Award
The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service
The Media Theatre, Walter M. Strine Advocacy of the Arts Award
Boy Scouts of America, Cradle of Liberty Council, Good Scout Award
In 2001, he was the recipient of the Rotary International Service Above Self Award, Rotary International’s highest honor for individual Rotarians.
In 2006 he received The Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award, the Foundation’s highest distinction.
[CALL TO ACTION] Community Service Project - Donate Welcome Hygiene Sets for Women in Need Shelter
by Glen Bailey
Request all members of the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset donate at least 1 Welcome Hygiene Set before Christmas. The women that stay at the Women in Need Shelters come out of prison, domestic abuse situations, homelessness, or drug rehab programs. When they enter the facility, they, in most cases come with just the clothing they are wearing. For the past 10 years our club has provided Welcome Hygiene Sets that they give to newly arrived women entering the shelters. Here is a list of the items we are requesting you purchase and put in your donated set.
- Large Cloth Shopping Bag to hold the items
- One bath towel, 1 hand towel, and 2 face towels
- 1 large shampoo and a bottle of hair conditioner
- 3 bars of hand soap and one deodorant
- 1 package of women razors and shaving cream
- 1 hair brush and 1 comb
- 1 set of hair clips and/or hair ties
- I tooth brush and tubes of tooth paste
- Hand cream and face wash.
Our goal is to collect and deliver at least 25 sets but more will be appreciated. Once your donated set is completed you can give me a call at 808 392 7170 to arrange for me to pick–up or provide you drop off options. Thank-you!
UPCOMING COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT IN DECEMBER
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is NOW! This year, join us as Rotary Gives Thanks by planting 5,000 Hawaiian Native trees to combat climate change!
What: Each person will plant 10-15 trees. These trees will never be cut down or sold for profit.
How: Holes are pre-dug! Training, equipment, parking, and directions will be provided.
Our Club's President and Tree Planting Ambassador Ary has emailed to all RSVP'ed participants! If for some reason, you haven't received an email, please reach out to her at radnaeva.aryuna@gmail.com.
President Ary Radnaeva
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
RECAP OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT IN NOVEMBER
SHOPPING WITH HUGS FAMILIES
(Rotarian Project Lead – Glen Bailey)
Every year our Club provides support to HUGS families. HUGSsupports Hawaii's families with a child up to age 21 who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness or disease. This holiday shopping event gives an opportunity to HUGS families to shop for personal items at Walmart as these families face financial hardships of caring for a seriously ill child.
Last Sunday, November 22 our Club treated a few of HUGS families to a special shopping experience! All of the families were so grateful and one family shared the following message:
“We had the best time shopping and being a part of the HUGS family during this event! Had an enormous amount of goodies and we are truly grateful and THANKFUL for this opportunity! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Kingston had a GIANT smile when he was able to get his game, it was the last one on the shelf! Just an amazing day!”
Thanks so much to all volunteers from our Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset and Rotaract Club at the University of Hawaii at Manoa! We appreciate your time!
Pictures from the club's meeting on August 12, 2012
Did you know that there is a Rotary International website for Rotary members?
By registering, you can make online donations to the Rotary Foundation, sign up for the Rotary International Convention, and learn about Rotary. You can also access information about our club and our district, and get a copy of your donation history for the Rotary Foundation.
For example, the page for new members includes the following topics:
Welcome to Rotary!
How do I start?
How can I meet other Rotarians?
Resources and Reference
Professional Print Resources
Tools
Rotary Support
It contains links to other documents and information, not to overwhelm, but to help people get started in their Rotary journey.
And that is just one of the many sections you can access once you register. Another thing is Rotary Global Rewards, a discount program for Rotarians, with offerings from businesses. You can get a 20% discount off a Zoom Pro account, for instance, through it.
How to register?
On your computer, type my.rotary.org. In the upper right hand corner of the page, there will be a link that says “register.” Click it. You only need a few pieces of information from then on.
Your name.
Your email address.
Your club name and number (Honolulu Sunset--31173)
Your District number (5000)
Your Rotary ID number (a unique number assigned to every member when they join Rotary—it’s on the address label of your Rotarian magazine—but if you don’t have that handy, ask Ary or Liz and we can get it for you).
Once you register, the web page is personalized for you.
Check out the menu at http://www.himalayankitchenhawaii.com. To order take-out order, please call at 808-735-1122. Don't forget to mention "ROTARY" and email a photo of the receipt at rotaryhonolulusunset@gmail.com. By ordering food at Himalayan Kitchen, you are not only supporting the restaurant, but also our Nepal Global Grants for this Rotary year! See more information below.
NEPAL PROJECTS
by Arjun Aryal
Currently, there are three active projects in Nepal. One from the last year that has been approved and fully funded (GG1988399). Two of them (GG2117300 – Hospital equipment and GG2118290-Education focus) are almost ready to be submitted. These two projects will be sponsored by D5000 and will receive roll-over DDF from DG Naomi.
Fourteen D5000 contributing club payments, D5000 cash contributions (earthquake relief fund) and the local host club in Nepal already made the payments and all the contribution was sent to the TRF grant management center, Chicago. This grant will provide clean drinking water to 120 families who now have to hike over 4 hours to fetch drinking water.
2. GG2117300 - Dhading Hospital medical equipment and training (RCHS)
This Global Grant will provide Emergency Room and ICU equipment (ventilator, ultrasound, and other related equipment) to Dhading hospital. The hospital serves over 250k people of this remote Dhading district and 45+ Health posts and health centers feed into this hospital. This is the only hospital designated by the Government of Nepal to manage Covid-19 in this district but it has no proper equipment. Dr. Paul Maroz communicated with the hospital and verified the need and ensured that the hospital has expertise to use the equipment. Estimated budget is $60k
3. GG2118290 - Improving Basic Education in Nepal (D5000 sponsored)
This is a centerpiece of D5000 international service project sponsored by DG Naomi. This project will supply science lab equipment to promote career-focused high-school education and provide teachers training and adult science literacy. The focus is on so-called lower caste or untouchable children and seeks to empower them through basic education. D5000 Rotarians will have the opportunity to visit the schools and be involved in the project, tentatively in Oct 2021, assuming the situation will be improved). Estimated budget is $45k.
about the ASSURE-19 project, Oceanit’s COVID-19 saliva test system. He works closely with the Oceanit scientists in the development of ASSURE-19 and is a spokesman for the company in communicating with government entities, potential customers, potential partners, and the general public. As Director of Marketing at Oceanit, Jay oversees all marketing and corporate communications for Oceanit Laboratories Inc. and Oceanit’s brands. He leads content production and strategy, PR and media efforts, advertising, web presence & social strategy, and branding. His team are “science communicators,” focused on social storytelling, design & video production, social media engagement, web infrastructure, and corporate & product branding - all in the service of amplifying the innovation done at Oceanit. 
For this special celebration event we invited Jeffry Cadorette, PRID (Rotary International Director 2018-2020). He will share some inspirational stories about his experience in Rotary and impact of Rotary nowadays, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeffry will be joining us from Pennsylvania! The event program will also include social time & live music entertainment! It will be a lot of fun!
