Rotary Club of Kona

Rotary Club of Kona www.rotaryclubofkona.com We meet each Thursday at 12 Noon HST at Lava Java on Ali'i Drive. The public is welcome to join a meeting. Cost for lunch is $30.

Meetings may also be viewed via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81824267706. Follow us on Facebook or www.rotaryclubofkona.com for the latest.

Recently, the Meet & Eat program,which Rotary helps sponsor, handed out its 350,000 meal to the local community. What a ...
03/19/2026

Recently, the Meet & Eat program,which Rotary helps sponsor, handed out its 350,000 meal to the local community. What a special moment to commemorate!

We would like to recognize Ardie & Jan Ikeda for their unwavering commitment & devotion to the Meet & Eat program over the years.

Please consider supporting Rotary Club, the Meet & Eat program, & the Food Basket in any way you’re capable of doing so. Thank you.

05/29/2024

This week's topic: Mental Health

Dr. Roger Weiss, a Kona psychologist, has been recognized
by the Hawaii Psychological Association with a Distinguished Service Award. This honor was given for dedicated and meritorious service to advancing psychology in Hawaii.

Weiss moved to Hawaii from another island – Manhattan
Island. He had a psychotherapy practice in New York City
for 12 years before coming to Hawaii. He was also the chief psychologist of the Roosevelt Community Mental Health
Center.

Weiss has been in private practice in Kona for 29 years, counseling individuals, couples, and families. Internationally, he has presented on psychology and community-building in India and Sweden.

Currently he serves as the Big Island’s representative to the Hawaii Psychological Association. Weiss is also the president of the Hawaii Island Psychologists Association, where he has facilitated
programs for CE credits on the Big Island for the past year and a half.

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05/23/2024

Joining us this week is Franz Weber to talk about making your property in Hawaii more resistant to wildfires.

The Firewise USA® program helps communities adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together and take action now to prevent losses.

In Hawai’i, 17 communities have joined the nationwide network of more than 1,500 recognized Firewise USA® sites, taking action and ownership in preparing and protecting their homes against the threat of wildfire.

ALL ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A 20-PAGE GUIDE FOR REDUCING WILDFIRE RISKS AT THEIR HOMES AND A BUGOUT BAG CHECKLIST.

The Rotary Club of Kona supports our keiki at many levels, from $20,000+ for college/university scholarships each year t...
05/19/2024

The Rotary Club of Kona supports our keiki at many levels, from $20,000+ for college/university scholarships each year to a $5,000 donation to Art4More last week. Art4More is a program that helps art teachers buy classroom supplies. Sadly, this type of school supplies is poorly funded, so our club has made several donations to help teachers buy watercolors, brushes, and other supplies over the years. We are happy to help. , ,

The May Rotarian of the Month is Chrys Yamazaki. Chrys is one of the rocks of our club. She has administered the Foundat...
05/17/2024

The May Rotarian of the Month is Chrys Yamazaki. Chrys is one of the rocks of our club. She has administered the Foundation's scholarship program for several years and has been an essential member for years. She doesn't say a lot, but when she talks, we all listen, knowing it will add tremendous value to the discussion.

I have admired Chrys since day 1 of my Rotary journey. Her business acumen and quiet perseverance inspire anyone trying to run a business in Kona, Hawaii. Part of her story is that she became the first licensed female surveyor in Hawaii, and through good times and bad, she has led Wes Thomas & Associates to become the go-to surveying company on the island.

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05/12/2024

Jim Gustin rememberance at District Conference. a hui hou, Jim

Nestorio dedicating a peace pole.
05/11/2024

Nestorio dedicating a peace pole.

05/11/2024

Enjoying some Taiko drumming at the Rotary District Conference in Kauai

Richard Farnham, April Rotarian of the Month. Well-deserved for all he does. We have an awesome newsletter because of Ri...
05/10/2024

Richard Farnham, April Rotarian of the Month. Well-deserved for all he does. We have an awesome newsletter because of Richard. He's also our club historian. Congratulations, Richard!

05/07/2024

Join us this week (Island Lava Java, Thursday at noon) for Full Life Hawaii.
Jim Kilgore serves as the Executive Director of Full Life Hawai‘i. Full Life was established 24 years ago with the mission to empower people with developmental disabilities and their families to live a Full Life on Hawai‘i Island. Full Life accomplishes its mission by providing advocacy and services that support inclusion, independence, and employment in partnership with the
State of Hawai‘i Department of Health. Jim has lived in
Kealakekua for the past 9 years and enjoys paddling and
spending time hiking, snorkeling, traveling, and playing games with his family.

Kayla Higashi is an amazing young woman holding down three jobs including a microenterprise, “Kayla’s Creations,” where she sells her art and hand-made jewelry. She is a valuable member of and ambassador for Full Life. Kayla is the life of the party and
has the unique gift of sharing aloha with everyone she meets.

Jim will be sharing information about Full Life Hawai‘i and services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. Kayla will share about her experience at Full Life,

Several club members had an awesome day at the shooting range. We shot .22, 9mm, 10mm, 12 gauge shotgun and more. Then w...
05/04/2024

Several club members had an awesome day at the shooting range. We shot .22, 9mm, 10mm, 12 gauge shotgun and more. Then we cleaned the area and took out more than 10 bags of trash. Thanks, Gonzo, for organizing a wonderful community service, social, and shooting day!

04/29/2024

The Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation is pleased to announce the award of the following scholarships for 2024:

The Ken and Marge Clewett Scholarship was awarded to Claire Masquida of Kealakehe High School

The Jim and Sis Bedingfield Scholarship was awarded to Isabelle Munjar of Kealakehe High School

The James Lightner Scholarship was awarded to Malia Casabar of Konawaena High School

The Ron and Kathy Hawkes Scholarship was awarded to Reno Domingo III of Konawaena High School

The Palamanui Scholarship for Community College Students attending the Palamanui Campus was awarded to Franziska Bass, Aubrey Song, David Kim and Amanda Kroessig

Our heartfelt congratulations to this year's recipients.

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