August 14, 2013

Meeting Number 7: 2013-2014

PRESIDENT: CEDRIC MITSUI

LED PLEDGE: CAROL VAN CAMP

INSPIRATION: ART TANIGUCHI

“10 QUESTIONS”

4-WAY TEST: STEVE JACUNSKI

SPEAKER: KATHLEEN MCGILVRAY, YWCA CEO

BIG ISLAND

GUESTS: KATHLEEN MCGILVRAY, YWCA CEO

BIG ISLAND

CHARLENE IBOSHI– RC SOUTH HILO

KANANI JACUNSKI, GUEST OF STEVE JACUNSKI

CYD L. HOFFELD, GUEST OF KAROLYN

LUNDKVIST

SENSEI MIYUKI LEE, GUEST OF VICKY TORCOLINI

ANDY LEONARD, GUEST OF JAMES LEONARD

PHOTOS: SHARON SCHEELE

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:

THOMAS (MARY) WITTHANS– 8/8/92

PAT (MARY LEE) GORMAN– 8/11/79

BIRTHDAYS:

VICKY TORCOLINI– 8/12

CLUB ANNIVERSARIES:

BETTYE WILLIAMS, – 8/13/08– SPONSOR

KAROLYN LUNDKVIST

MAHALO

ART TANIGUCHI FOR $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO

KTA

WON BY BETTYE WILLIAMS

WORDS OF WISDOM

“IT’S ALL THE LITTLE THINGS THAT WE DO THAT

MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.”

- ANONYMOUS

KATHLEEN MCGILVRAY

YWCA CEO BIG ISLAND

Kathleen McGilvray is a proud contributor to the

YWCA’s nearly 100 year legacy of community

commitment, celebrating women & girls, &

eliminating racism. She has 17 years of

management experience with private industry,

government, & nonprofit sectors, in addition to

experience working as a funder & recipient of

human service program funds.

Kathleen was attracted to the small town feel of Hilo,

which reminded her of the rural area where she attended high school & has since

lived in East Hawai‘i for 11 years. She loves to cook, garden, & dances Argentinian

Tango at the YWCA.

YWCA of Hawai‘i Island is a non-profit organization that is “dedicated to eliminating

racism, empowering women, & promoting peace, justice, freedom, & dignity for all.”

It is governed by a board of members who generously volunteer their time to represent

the membership of YWCA. The YWCA is comprised of both men & women of all ages ,

ethnicity, & occupations & graciously accept members of any, all, & no religious

preferences.

The YWCA provides its members with access to the many facilities & opportunities

including:

YWCA Aquatics: The solar-heated salt-water pools are great for water aerobics,

swimming lessons, & rental for parties

YWCA Preschool: The only nationally accredited preschool for 2 to 5 year olds on

Hawai‘i Island with swimming as a part of the curriculum.

YWCA Summer Childcare: All children from grades K-6 are able to participate in

activities that foster creativity, promote healthy choices, & respect for self & others. It is

also the only licensed summer school program with an on-site swimming pool.

YWCA Healthy Start & Enhanced Healthy Start: The only home visitation program in East

Hawai‘i to prevent child abuse, neglect, & provides support for children newborn to 3

years old & their families. Enhanced Healthy Start is for families referred by the Child

Welfare Services system.

YWCA Teen Court: The only way Big Island juveniles are able to own & make up for

their first time offenses & wipe their records clean. Teen peers will then create a

sentence ranging from community service to counseling.

YWCA Sexual Assault Support Services: The only 24/7 rape crisis center for all of Hawai‘i

Island that offers free support services which include victim crisis counseling and

therapy.

It was also mentioned that Lorraine Davis celebrated her 10 year anniversary with

YWCA. Congrats Lorraine!

Oktoberfest is here!

Friday, October 4

5:30-8:30 pm

Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale

Volcano Art Center Rainforest Run– Saturday, August 17

Vocational Pau Hana Social– Saturday, August 17

Volcano Winery, 12:30-2:-00 pm

* Please RSVP to Marie Bothof

UH Hilo International Students Welcome Party

Friday, August 30

4:00-7:00 pm

Literacy Day– September 8

Regrets Rich Wlosinski’s resignation from Rotary Club of Hilo Bay

Don’t forget to sign up for the Elementary Keiki Vision Screenings

on:

September 5: Hilo Union Elementary, 8:00 am

September 19: Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, 8:00 am

Mary Begier– Will send out information on Rainforest Run on

Thursday to Rotarians that signed up.

Jaime Ortiz Nava– Christmas Party on Sunday, December 15 in

Volcano

Alan Okinaka– Passing around change jar to eradicate polio

FYI– 8-10 cents per dose of Polio vaccine.

Individual requires 2-3 doses.

Sharon Scheele– Friday, October 4. 5:30-8:30 Aunty Sally’s Lu ‘au

Hale. Tickets were passed out for Oktoberfest. Please sell all your

tickets so the proceeds from Oktoberfest can fund our projects

for the rest of the year. If you need more tickets, please see Fred

Yamashiro. Please look for Oktoberfest attire & participate in the

Best Dressed Contest. Sign up for a committee to help at

Oktoberfest. Sign up sheets will be sent around each meeting.

Kenneth Goodenow– We need a lot of volunteers to help at the

Oktoberfest for the different committees. Please sign up! Next

Oktoberfest meeting is August 20 at BIVC, 5:00 pm.

PRESIDENT ’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Gerry Hollins, Richard Cunningham, Alan Okinaka,

Trevor Rodrigues, Sharon Scheele, Dale Tokuuke, Art

Taniguchi, Sandy Sakaguchi, Doug Patterson, & Pat

Gorman received a certificate & pin from HRYF & was

recognized for donating $1000 last year.

Alan Okinaka re-starting the Polio Plus

change jar.

Tom Witthans giving advice for Oktoberfest.

ANNOUNCEMENTS BY OTHERS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS– SAVE THE DATE!

August 17, 2013– Volcano Art Center Rainforest Fun Run

August 17, 2013– Vocational Pau Hana Social at Volcano Winery, 12:30-2:00 pm

August 29, 2013– Vocational Pau Hana Social at Puainako KTA Super Stores, 5:00 pm

August 30, 2013– UH Hilo International Students Welcome, 4:00-7:00 pm

Other Clubs:

August 14, 2013– Rotary Club of South Hilo “Hump Day” Social, 5:30 pm at The Palms

August 15, 2013– Rotary Club of Hilo Steak Fry for Hiroshima-Minami, 5:30 pm at Wailoa State Park

August 17, 2013– Rotary Club of North Hawaii “Feast on the Beach”, 6:00-9:00 pm

Upcoming Events:

September 5, 2013– Hilo Union Elementary Keiki Vision Screening, 8:00 am at the office

September 19, 2013– Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Keiki Vision Screening, 8:00 am at the office

October 3, 2013– Waiākeawaena Elementary Keiki Vision Screening, 8:15 am at the office

October 4, 2013– Oktoberfest, 5:30-8:30 pm at Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale

October 24, 2013– Waiākea Elementary Keiki Vision Screening, 8:00 am at the office

$10– Marie Bothof– Happy for the upcoming vocational visit to their winery in Volcano & for their

upcoming harvest festival.

$3– Karolyn Lundkvist– Happy for her guest, Cyd & our speaker.

$2– Adam Pack– Happy to be back from his two trips.

$2– Kris Speegle– Happy for the progress on the exchange student getting up to speed at school,

the St. Joseph Interact program & going to Alaska.

$2– Vicky Torcolini– Happy for her guest, Miyuki & potential new member.

Art Taniguchi with his 10 brain-twisting

inspirational questions.

According to Art, you only need 4 correct answers to pass. Thank you

for the early-morning brain stimulation!

1. How long did the Hundred Years War last?

116 years

2. Which country makes Panama hats?

Ecuador

3. From which animal do we get catgut?

Sheep and Horses

4. In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?

November

5. What is a camel’s hair brush made of?

Squirrel fur

6. The Canary Islands in the Pacific is named after what animal?

Dog

7. What was King George VI’s first name?

Albert

8. What color is a purple finch?

Crimson

9. Where are Chinese gooseberries from?

New Zealand

10. What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane?

Orange, of course

VOLCANO WINERY

Volcano Winery has been in business for 25+ years, while Del & Marie Bothof

have owned it for the past 14 years. Their love for the community along with

their staff of 10+ years is what she says is one of the best parts about her job.

The Winery has seen a few changes over the years, however their ultimate

goal still remains to be the commitment to produce unique, award-winning

wines. Their wide selection of grape wines, fruit wines, & honey wines are

what make their winery special. They have since introduced tea plants

which have also been infused in a specialty wine called the Infusion as well

as black & white tea.

Volcano Winery will also be hosting its 1st Harvest Festival on September 15

from 4-7 pm. Pupus & of course, wine will be served along with music by Lito

Arkangel. Pre-sale tickets are $25 each & $30 at the door. For more info,

contact Marie Bothof.

ART TANIGUCHI

Thank you card sent to the Rotary Club of Hilo Bay from the

UH Hilo International Student Association.

August 21– Sorry, TBA

August 28– President Micah

Ramos & Kelli Yamane– UHH

Rotaract

September 4– Lani Weigert, Exec.

Director of Hawaii Ag Tourism

Association

September 11– Interact Speaker