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"SERVICE ABOVE SELF"

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Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.
Mililani Rec Center 2
94-300 Anania Dr,
Mililani, HI 96789
United States of America
Phone:
(808) 539-7162
Email:
mililani.rotary@gmail.com
1st Wednesdays of month: Mililani Rec Center 2 Other Wednesdays: Zoom Meeting ID: 838 3852 9580 Passcode: 96789
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Message From Kathy Lum, Past President 2023-24
This past Saturday PDG Mark Merriam Held the presentation of the 2023-2024 Club Excellence Awards on FACEBOOK Live.  I was not able to make it due to a prior commitment. Because of the incredible work, meaningful service above self, community outreach and the collective commitment of all of you, I am so proud to share the awards that was presented to the Rotary Club of Mililani Sunrise:
 
  • Foundations Giving - First Place
  • Public Image - First runner up
  • Community Service - Frist Place
  • International Services - First Place
  • Largest percentage Membership Growth - First Place
Special Awards:
EREY $100 per capita giving to RI
District Governors Citation
Rotary International Citation
These honors reflect YOUR hard work and dedication.
And.......we were named "Small Club of the Year 2023-2024!"
 
Let's continue to serve with humility and gratitude, striving for even greater things for RCMS
 
Saving the best for last, I would like to recognize two individuals as my selection of these special awards:
 
  • The Spirit of Rotary Award goes to Dean Ueda is generally made to a newer member who has been extremely active in providing exemplary club service.
  • The Quiet Rotarian Award goes to Yolette Nishimoto recognizes a Rotarian whose diligent work epitomizes service to others without fanfare or desire for credit.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
 
Past President Kathy Lum 2023-2024
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."
Chartered 1996
DIRECTORS
President
Paul Nakachi
President Elect
Paul Nakachi
Treasurer
June Kasaoka
Community Service
Wendell Nekota
Secretary
Kim Yamane
International Service
Paul Nakachi
Foundation Chair
Mel Kumasaka
HRYF
Kim Yamane
Interact Advisor
June Kasaoka
New Generations
June Kasaoka
Past President
Wendell Nekota
Membership co-chair
Paul Nakachi
Public Relation Co-chair
Jodie Brede
Service Projects
Wendell Nekota
Sgt. at Arms
Iwao Sato
Club Trainer
Paul Nakachi
Club Newsletter
Past President, Mary Antonio 
Club of the Year 2012-2013
 Past President, Paul Nakachi   Club of the Year 2021-2022 
District Governor Citation
Club Excellence Award in four categories: Community Service, Foundation Programs, Membership Growth and Youth Services.
Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation—Third Highest Club Per Capita
District Awards:
Community Service – 1st place
Youth Service – 1st place
Foundation Programs – 1st runner up
Membership Grown – 1st  runner up
Kahau Gamboa is our latest recipient of the distinguished PAUL HARRIS FELLOW AWARD...meaning she has donated and/or received recognition points equivalent to at least $1,000.  Since Kehau is unable to attend our meetings due to her work schedule, President Wendell Nekota accepted her award form District Governor Ted Faigle this morning Wednesday, October 16, 2024. 
 
Paul Nakachi
Club President
Message
2025 - 2026
 
Aloha!
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
 However, before 2026, I would like to share several significant projects that Mililani Sunrise encountered in this Rotary Year:
  1. School Supply Drive: Held on July 12 & 13, collected $4,400 in school supplies, and $2,700 in cash donations.  Kipapa Elementary was the benefactor of the school supplies.  The remaining 4 elementary schools in Mililani, received $400 checks for their libraries.  Distribution of school supplies was made on July 16, and checks were subsequently mailed.
  2. Participated in Hawaii Foodbank Annual Food Drive: On August 2, at TCM.
  3. District Governor, Nancy Cabral: Visited RCMS on August 6.
  4. Holy Family Home Welcome Ceremony: At Honolulu International Airport, on August 18, attended by Iwao and Paul.
  5. Participated in Longs Drive-Thru Shot Clinic: On September 6.
  6. World Polio Day / Purple Hair: On October 24, raised $2,700 for PolioPlus.
  7. Global Grant, Tree Recovery: GG2464383 to plant 21,000 trees in the Maui burn zone.
  8. US VETS: Donated 10 bags of hygiene products to Veterans on November 11.  Subsequently, June and Paul hand-delivered a $300 check to US VETS.  Funds were donated by RCMS members.
  9. MHS Athletic Foundation Food and Craft Fair: On November 22, the craft fair raised $563 selling shave ice and popcorn.
  10. HRYF Give Aloha Foodland: Members donated $1,175 to       this annual cause.
  11. Holiday Parade: On December 6, participated in the annual parade with Interactors from MHS and MMS.
  12. Social Christmas Breakfast: On December 24, at IHOP.
  13. Scholarship Update: Returning to providing 2 $1,000 scholarships for Community College or Trade Schools, in addition to a $5,000 HRYF, $1,500 Interact, and 3 $1,500 scholastic scholarships.
 Can’t thank our members enough for their participation in the above accomplishments.  Your giving never ceases to amaze me.  Looking forward to your continued support for the second half of this Rotary Year. 
 As mentioned above, embracing growth, service, and connection.  Two of the three we were able to attain.  We need to concentrate on growth in membership, and participation.  As of year-end, growth in membership is flat; started the year with 18 members and ended with 18 members.  However, with James Oda joining Mililani Sunrise in January 2026, Mililani Sunrise will be plus 1 in membership.  Please ask a friend or family member to join Mililani Sunrise.  Improvements in participation in meetings and service projects can be made.  Let’s all do our part.
 Lastly, wishing you and yours a fun-filled Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year…can’t thank you enough for your support!  Mahalo plenty! 
 Mahalo Paul   
  
                                  
Club President Paul Nakachi 
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