JULY 20, 2016 SPEAKER OF THE WEEK MEETING ...2012/07/04 · taken by the airline accident that...

President Joe Gedeon and PE Steve Koyama thanked Peter and Paul Luongo for once again bringing their talented Langley Ukulele Ensemble to entertain us. They first played for us in 1998 and have been coming back every year since then. Although the players change their music remains absolutely wonderful.

Magda Alexander our Sunshine Girl recognized Birthdays and Anniversaries for the month of July. Seen here receiving a delicious Birthday Cake are Ron Sauder, Pres. Joe Gedeon, Thomas Hall and PP Gloria King. Missing are: Karen Smith, Kathy Higa, Patti Look, Steve Morgan, Allan Silva, Sarah Tenney, and Gayle Warshawsky

PDG Roy King introduced PP Peter Luongo and thanked him for keeping up the tradition of visiting us every year with his Langley Ukulele Ensemble. PDG Roy was the person Peter contacted way back in 1998 to enquire if he could have his group perform for some Rotary Clubs. Peter was a Rotarian from Langley, BC Canada.

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS SPEAKER OF THE WEEK

Mary Ann Swenson National Security

JULY 20, 2016

HAW AII CLUB 30 | DISTRICT 5000 CHARTERED JUNE 20, 1939

RI PRESIDENT— JOHN GERM D.GOVERNOR—CLINT SCHROEDER

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The following prospective member has been approved by the Board of Directors. In

accordance with our bylaws, his name is hereby published for consideration by the membership. Should you have any com-

ment, please respond to the Board, in writing, within seven days

Kenzo Yanos Classification: Hotels-Marketing

Sponsor Ikko Tomita

Rika Sales Classification: Massage Therapy-Proprietor

Sponsor Ikko Tomita

Mela Kealoha-Lindsey Classification: Foundations-

Private Non-Profit Administration Sponsor Kathryn Henski

President Joe Gedeon called the meeting to order at 12:15. President Joe welcomed everyone to the meeting and told us that we were having a soundcheck from our performing group! “Love in only true in fairy tales, I am a believer, You can dance…but save the last dance for me, The moon is the only light we see, Stand by me, Locomotion, I can’t get no satisfaction, Get your motor running, Looking for adventure, and Born to be wild! President Joe then introduced our President Elect Steve Koyama. He also thanked Past President Carol Riley for being our scribe. Past President Dave Livingston inspired us. He told us that he and his wife, Pam, just visited Pearl Harbor. He saw 40 warships from 38 different countries. They also saw the Harold Estes Leadership Center. President Dave said he is so proud to be Rotarian and proud of all that we do for our community and the world. Past President Tony Gedeon led us in the Pledge to our American flag. Guests were introduced by Past President Chad Adams. Past District Governor Roy King introduced Eugene and Ikko Tomita introduced Kenzo and Rika. Katherine Henski introduced three guests from her campaign. Past District Governors Roy King and Phil Sammer were introduced. Past Presidents were introduced. We had no shell leigh guests today, so President Joe said we would sing the Welcome Song to our special guests. We never sounded better! Magda Alexander shared birthdays and anniversaries with us. Birthdays: Faye Zasada 7/1, Karen Smith 7/18, Thomas Hall 7/20, and Ron Sauder 7/25. Anniversaries: Joseph Gedeon 2009, Kathy Higa 2013, Gloria King 2013, Patti Look 2014, Stephen Morgan 2013, Allan Silva 2014, Sarah Tenney 2000, Robert Walker 2016, Gale Warshawsky 2010. President Joe made one announcement: Service project scheduled for July 30, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Walmart…Back to School Drive. Please let Stephen Morgan know if you can assist. Past District Governor Roy King introduced our guests: The Langley Ukulele Ensemble under the direction of Paul Luongo…and Past President Peter Luongo! In 1998, Peter Luongo was a Rotarian in Langley, British Columbia. He called Past District Governor Roy King and said that his Ukulele group was coming to Hawaii and would like to perform for some Rotary groups! They have been here every summer since 1998. Peter is a Rotary Past President and a retired educator. He has given over the Ukulele Ensemble to his son, Paul,

who has done a wonderful job transitioning the group. They have performed 50 concerts so far this year. They have pins, CDs, and t-shirts that can be bought that will help the group pay their way to Hawaii for their concerts. Peter told us that now there are more gentlemen in the group and there is now a multi-cultural element to the group. All members are now playing traditional ukuleles, that are handmade from Oregon. The 21 ensemble members range in age from 12 to 21 years, and are students attending middle school, secondary or post-secondary institutions. The group’s motto is “Enriching Lives through Music”. The members are challenged to strive towards excellence in musical performance and to use music as a vehicle through which they can be role models and leaders amongst their peers. Paul Luongo introduced the group by saying there is a next generation theme. They would start with a mash u of songs (medley!). We would hear four songs: Queen would be the foundation, then Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, and Wild Cherry. This will depict the next generation. We heard: Bites the Dust, Very Superstitious, and La Bamba. Next we were told about the Eagles’ George Harrison who loved the ukulele. George performed Devil in the Deep Blue Sea. Paul McCartney, in respect for George, performed Let it Be. Our Club really enjoyed hearing American Pie and listening to the story of its generation…written by a Canadian who was taken by the airline accident that killed Frankie Vallie, Buddy Holly, and The Big Bopper Richardson. Next, we heard The Hall of the Mountain King…which is often used for commercials. The group then shared what the Bohemian Rhapsody would have sound like if Queen knew anything about Ukuleles. We heard Real life or fantasy? Easy come, easy go, Any way the wind blows, So you think you can love me? Nothing really matters to me. The final song we heard was Aloha Spirit: Aloha is a promise. The sun will shine again. Hopes and dreams. Strength, Beauty of life and light, Helping hand, Deep in the heart of Hawaii is Aloha. I love you. Peter drew the lucky ticket for the Portfolio Investment. Kathryn Henski won, but pulled a red marble. President Joe ended the meeting by leading the Club in the Four Way Test. Respectfully submitted, PP Carol Riley

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WEEKLY REPORT—WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016

Solar Powering the Bookmobile

Rotarian Thomas Hall attended the D5000 District Assem-bly on April 23, 2016 at Momilani elementary school along with several other members of Waikiki Rotary. This was Thomas' first district assembly and he eagerly participated in all sessions and to hear what all the presenters shared. He was really interested to hear from the Hawaii Literacy Foundation and thought to himself, "How can I and the RC of Waikiki Help?" Thomas met with the Executive Director Suzanne Skjold and this project was born.

Ms. Skjold requested some re-fit projects to their 6-year-old Bookmobile, including Solar Powered Electric Fans and shelving repairs. Thomas heard the calling, and just hap-pens to be a Solar Power expert! Thomas met with his club's board and asked for funding to do this project, parts at cost and no labor cost. Thomas received overwhelming

approval.

On July 1st, Thomas arranged a group from the Rotary Club of Wai-kiki to install the solar powered fans and storage. Thomas also recruited his friend Jim Miller a retired Navy sub-mariner to help repair some broken book shelving

several weeks before the solar installation.

The solar powered fans cools down the Bookmobile and allows a more pleasant environment for Keiki and adults when the Book-mobile is parked at one of the 14 sites they visit each week on the leeward coast, which include homeless shelters, and public

housing in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the state.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Waikiki and the Rotarians who donated their time and energy to install the solar panel on the top of the Bookmobile. They were Thomas Hall, Jay Ogden, Steve Morgan and Club President Joe Gedeon.

Books were also donated to the Bookmobile for distribution to kids in need.

Congratulations to Rotary in Hawaii for helping a communi-ty and those in need.

LCDR Mary Ann Swenson served as a Marine Safety Officer Honolulu, HI and Seattle, WA investigating marine casualties, responding to pollution reports, facilities inspections and harbor security. Assigned as Intelligence Watch Officer at Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) South in Key West, FL conducting counter illicit

trafficking operations, intelligence fusion and multi-sensor correlation to detect, monitor and handoff suspected illicit trafficking targets. Previous assignment was in a command cadre position as Administration and Logistics Branch Chief to manage support services, administration of training, military and civilian personnel management, people readiness measurements, awards process for military and civilian, performance evaluations, property management, and proper utilization of personnel resources for Alaska region. As Incident Management Assist Team member for the Pacific area since 2005, deployed to support major incidents and disasters in general and command staff positions managing and/or coordinating post incident/disaster efforts.

As Coast Guard Liaison Officer and Maritime Intelligence Detachment Chief at El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC), TX supporting Federal, State, local, tribal, and international law enforcement agencies in their interdiction efforts and investigations regarding drug trafficking, alien and weapon smuggling, and other criminal activities. Project leader to integrate biometrically-enabled identity intelligence with legacy biographic mission set to develop a comprehensive screening process and execution of fused analysis of law enforcement intelligence, open sources and national intelligence data in support of interagency maritime boarding teams and Coast Guard’s Biometrics at Sea program.

NEXT WEEK’S SPEAKER: MARY ANN SWENSON

PO Box 8622, Honolulu HI 96830 Executive Administrator Linda Collard 395-2290 [email protected]

Bulletin Editor/ Publisher & Web Coordinator PP Dick Matti

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CLUB OFFICERS & D IRECTORS 2016-2017

OFFICERS

VP / President-Elect Steve Koyama

[email protected] 265-4092

Vice President PDG Roy King


Secretary Bill Amigone

bamigone@vothicom 735-2872

Treasurer PP David Hamil


Sgt-at-Arms Nicholas Buechel

[email protected] (425) 941-1201

Immediate Past President Rhodora Pagay


DIRECTORS Club Administration PP Chuck Braden


Community Service Stephen Morgan


International Service Co-Chair Adrienne King


International Service Co-Chair Paul McGillicuddy


International Service-Taiwan Nora Chen


At-large Patti Look


At-large Thomas Hall


Vocational Service Peter Ehrhorn


Youth Service Chair Patti Mitchell


SERVICE CHAIRS Program Chair PP Dave Livingston

Membership Chair PP Chad Adams

Community Service Chair Stephen Morgan

Literacy Chair Ron Sauder

International Service Chair Adrienne King Paul McGillicuddy

Public Relations Chair PP Janet Scheffer

Rotary Foundation Chair Bill Amigone

Sister Club Liaison, Japan Sister Club Liaison, Taiwan

Ikko Tomita, Flora Lu, Nora Chen

President Joseph Gedeon


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