The Sunset Brief

Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset

Weekly Newsletter | October 8, 2026

President Mike Kass (2026–2027)

Aloha Sunset Rotarians,

Mahalo to everyone who joined our service shift at The Pantry yesterday! Stepping up to support local families experiencing food insecurity is the very essence of Service Above Self, and our club’s hands-on energy continues to make a meaningful community impact.

This Week’s Meeting: Thursday, October 8, 2026

• Location: Waikiki Yacht Club (1599 Ala Moana Blvd)

• Time: 6:00 PM Fellowship | 6:30 PM Meeting & Dinner

• Guest Speaker: Dave Mozdren, The Rotary Foundation

• Topic: The Rotary Foundation: Global Impact, PolioPlus & Local Opportunities

• Dinner RSVP / Meal Payment: Pay for Weekly Dinner via Square

Special Event: RI President-Elect Larry Lunsford on O‘ahu!

On Monday, November 9, 2026, Rotary International President-Elect Larry Lunsford will be visiting us here on O‘ahu!

RCHS is organizing a table of 8 to attend the evening fundraiser dinner in his honor.

• Date: Monday, November 9, 2026

• Tickets: $150 per person

• Details & Reservations: Please contact Beth Hoban as soon as possible for more information or to secure your seat at the RCHS table!

Upcoming Social Event: "The Book of Mormon" at Blaisdell

We are looking to put together a group of members, friends, and family to go see "The Book of Mormon" together at the Blaisdell Center!

• Date & Time: Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM

• Location: Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall

• Tickets: Approximately $75–$100

• RSVP: If you are interested, please email Mike Kass at Mike.kass@ritzcarlton.com as soon as possible so seats can be reserved together.

This will be a fantastic afternoon of laughter and fellowship!

Upcoming Calendar & Service Projects

• Saturday, October 10 | NAMIWalks Hawaii

  • Location: Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park

  • Details: Support mental health awareness with Team Honolulu Sunset.

  • Team Link: Team #86125

  • Mental Health RAG Shirts: Available through Island Traditions ($25).

• Thursday, October 15 | Weekly Meeting: Youth & International Exchange

  • Location: Waikiki Yacht Club

  • Guest Speakers: Aiesha Pradhan and visiting Thai exchange students.

• Thursday, October 22 | New Member Induction Ceremony

  • Location: Waikiki Yacht Club

  • Highlight: Official induction of Lorenzo Albala into our club.

• Friday, October 23 | "Tee Off Against Polio" Golf Fundraiser

  • Location: Waikele Country Club

  • Cost: $85 green fees + $25–$100 suggested PolioPlus donation.

  • Contact: James Ham (james.ham@gmail.com / 360-480-7194).

• Saturday, October 24 | World Polio Day Service Project

  • Location: U.S. VETS – Waianae (in partnership with JABSOM H.O.M.E. Project)

  • Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Project: Community health & vaccination outreach.

• Saturday, November 7 | Alzheimer's Association Hawaiʻi Walk

  • Location: Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park

  • Details: Join the Honolulu Sunset walking team led by Calvin Hara.

• Monday, November 9 | RI President-Elect Larry Lunsford Dinner

  • Details: O‘ahu district fundraiser dinner ($150; contact Beth Hoban).

• Sunday, November 29 | Club Theater Outing: "The Book of Mormon"

  • Location: Blaisdell Center (1:00 PM Matinee; RSVP to Mike Kass).

Rotary Inspiration

"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth."

— Muhammad Ali