January 23, 2012 ~ Mahalo to guest speaker Kim Gennaula, Chief Professional Officer at Aloha United Way (AUW). Last June, she took the helm of Hawaii’s largest fundraising organization with the goal of reenergizing their efforts on behalf of Hawaii’s non-profits and the people they serve.

New for 2012: In addition to its 97 partner agencies, AUW will open their fundraising to hundreds of new charities. Plus, they will partner with Hawaii 3Rs to repair, remodel and restore Hawaii schools. Aloha United Way is part of United Way Worldwide which has 1,400 member organizations in 34 countries. To learn more, become a workplace team leader or to donate, visit auw.org.

Inspiration
Jerry Hofwolt started off the meeting with an inspiration about learning from your failures.

Banner Exchange 

Rob Hail brought a banner (held by President Amin Leiman)  from a Cambodian Rotary Club near Future Light Orphanage, where he will soon be living. Rob started the e-Global Family program, and now will be spending half the year helping the children who have become his second family.

Special Tuesday Club Meeting February on  February 21st

In appreciation for helping a school in Fukushima, members of Fukshima South Rotary Club will be visiting our club. Since Monday, February 20th is a holiday, we will have our meeting on Tuesday. We are also planning a social activity. Stay tuned.

Get Motivated: 20 Free Tickets

On Tuesday, January 31, 2012 the GET MOTIVATED BUSINESS SEMINAR world famous soldier statesman Gen. Colin Powell, former First Lady Laura Bush, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media Steve Forbes and the NFL’s greatest quarterback Joe Montana is coming to the Hawaii Convention Center.  Additional speakers include internationally acclaimed investing expert Mary Buffett, legendary President of Microsoft negotiation Rick Belluzzo, top sales expert Krish Dhanam and other great teachers and motivators.  All speakers are live and in person.  See Carolyn Hiatt or Amin Leiman. 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 30   Calabash Monday

February, 6 - George Kailiwai III, Director, Resources and Assessment (J8), United States Pacific Command

Dr. George Kailiwai III is the Director, Resources and Assessment Directorate (J8), Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Command (HQ USPACOM).  As the HQ USPACOM J8, Dr. Ka’iliwai leads the Command in the strategic assessment process, facilitates the development of USPACOM requirements, and translates those requirements into material and non-material solutions through advocacy, science and technology, innovation and experimentation.