August 7, 2019
Wailea, Maui
Today's Meeting
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Joanne: E komo mai! Welcome, one and all to our— Maui-- our beautiful aina—our Maui no ka oi! Our Blessed rain this week dampened most of the 16,000 acres of burned earth for us—finally!
Inspiration by: Barry Rosenfeld –
Inspiration comes from 1 Chronicles 4-10: The Prayer of Jabez which has significance for all of us in the 21st Century: "Please Bless me and enlarge my do so that I may more for others. Let your hand be with me always. Protect me from evil and harm and do not allow me to cause harm to others".
Hawaiian Word of the Day: Kapalua = 2 borders, near Napili; voted “Best Beach in the World” by Condé Nast Traveler readers and other magazines.
Introduction of Guests:
Mark Lehocky: Blue Island, Chicago
Bob Teppen: Channahen, IL
Erin Gorecki: Tinley Park , IL
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Szchpanski: Valpariso
Pat & Diane Kenney: SCV Pres.
Alice & Joe McDermott: New Mexico
Gordon Dunbar: Apple Cross, Australia
Candace Shaw: Shops of Wailea, Marketing Director
Maui minute
Diane Kenney is celebrating her 70th birthday today and is enjoying celebrating with her fellow Rotarians.
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New 2019-20 Rotary International Theme:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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We had 20 or 21 members and visitors at our July 31 Keawakapu Beach Pau Hana—thanks to all who came and brought pupus.
Upcoming Events
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School Supply Drive: September 21
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Kealia Pond field trip: August 28 , 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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Pau Hana: August 29
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Suzan Wood sent a note: “Won’t be joining club this year—but said…I think you guys are awesome and do such important work, however we are donating on a monthly basis both time and money to a few other groups in Hawaii and several here in Vancouver.”
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Rescue Tube project: Gary Redfern is stepping down as Coordinator of the Rescue Tube Project as of September15th and Dennis Bradshaw will be stepping up to that role. Gary will continue to do the Maintenance duties and we thank him for all of his dedication in the past and into the future.
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Membership dues: please forward to Jay
Rotary Connects the World pins—from Gloria. Theme asks Rotarians to strengthen the many ways that Rotary Connects the World, building the connections that allow talented, thoughtful, and generous people to unite and take meaningful action through Rotary service.
Speakers:
August
August 14 Mayor Michael Victorino
August 21 Jeffrey T. Pearson, Director, Maui Department. of Water Supply
Flag exchanges:
Erin Chivello of Brentwood Rotary, CA
Frank Szczepanski of Valparaiso, Indiana near Chicago
Induction of new members: by Mark Harbison
Alice & Joseph McDermott – Inducted on Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 by Mark Harbison. Barry replayed history of his association and friendship with both of them. Alice and Joseph introduced themselves and all were asked to welcome them after the meeting.
Happy Dollars:
Joanne was happy for our wonderful rain and she leaves 8/8 and returns 9/6.
Charlotte expressed her dislike for cooking but regaled her organizing skills of the cat's food.
Karin expressed her gratitude for the fire fighters and their watchful eyes after the recent fires.
At the July 11 induction event our District Governor presented Rotarian Awards to Margie Flores and John Moore with thanks for a year of services. Margie was given a Certificate of Appreciation for her contributions to our club as our Coordinator of Guest Speakers and for her work with our Interact clubs. John was recognized, but not present.
Two--Acts of Kindness:
Sally, while travelling in Manchester, England, told of returning a bank card to a very appreciative young lady who had left it in the bank machine.
Gloria relayed her story of Kit Hawkins who took over a feather band making class as the instructor when the instructor was unable to attend at the last minute.
Relax Mark, you will not be a winner today........
Today's Speaker
Dennis Bagshaw
Dennis is our newly minted Board member taking on the duties of Coordinating our Rescue Tube Project in addition to Coordinating our Pau Hana’s with his wife Rema and assisting the club in finding new Community projects.
Dennis relayed a story that created a sixth degree of separation scenario. He sent an email to Gary Redfern or so he thought. It turned out it was another Gary Redfern in the Caribbean. However, this person emailed back to say he was a member of a group called, “Pink Tubes Rescue.” He had received a National Sea Rescue Institution Award.
A short video was shown that explained how an untrained person can use them without putting themselves in danger. This video is now being presented to the Kahului Airport to be initiated as a public announcement video at the airport
There are presently 50 tubes installed on island with 10 rescues on record using the tubes.
Our club and Joanne Laird have been instrumental in creating the "Rotary Coastal Clubs of Maui" which is expanding the installation of Rescue Tubes in Lahaina area. A brochure is in production for general public informational purposes.
Watch the PSA
Birthdays: Today we’re celebrating August Birthdays & Anniversaries. Judy passed around special desserts to Joanne, Charlotte, Paige & Alice, Smita, Karin and guest Diane Kenney.
Magic Marble: Smita
Pot value $846.00 Number of Marbles: 7; Person drawing: Dennis Bagshaw – blue marble!
Better luck next week!
Next guest speaker Mayor Michael Victorino, 8/14/19
Appreciation: Thank all the members who helped out today- Gary, Dennis, Barry, Stuart, Kit, Sally, Janet, Smita, Gloria and Karin.
Reminder to all: Take a Kindness curl and Watch and listen and be prepared to do an Act of Kindness to someone in your world in 2019. Or…Watch for something Good to happen to you!
In the World of Wacky and Unusual Commemoration Days: and the wild and wacky Day is… August 7th—National Lighthouse Day—boring, unless you’re a ship at sea. But yesterday was Wiggle Your Toes Day—preferably in the sand at Keawakapu Beach!
Closing the Meeting
Stu sang us out the door and …
Mahalo nui loa--Thank you very much and a hui hou! --until we meet again.