Rotary Club Of Lahaina Sunset

06/06/2026

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06/06/2026

Go For The Green $2,500 scholarships. Congratulations we are so proud of you!

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset announced the recipients of five “Go for the Green” $2,500 scholarships. These scholarships were offered to select high school graduates who reside in West Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi or Hāna. The applicants must be attending an accredited college and be pursuing...

06/05/2026

New member inducted into the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset

During a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset, Lori Nishikawa became the newest member of the club. Lori was sponsored by Past President Joanne Laird. The induction ceremony was officiated by Al Weiland, Assistant Governor for the Coastal Maui Rotary Clubs.

Lori Nishikawa is a creative strategist and systems thinker whose work centers on community-focused innovation in Hawai‘i. As the Founder for Roots and Reef Design Agency and co-founder of non-profit Aloha Amplified, she leads projects across community development, branding, websites, and user experience—helping mission-driven organizations communicate clearly and design tools that serve their communities well. Her career includes global design work for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Boston Consulting Group, experiences that shaped her approach to solving complex challenges with empathy and purpose. Since founding Quovadis Design in 2019, Lori has dedicated much of her work to nonprofit initiatives, environmental stewardship, and Maui’s long-term recovery. She also co-founded Hawaii Seascapes, a coral restoration effort that reflects her deep commitment to Hawai‘i’s natural resources. Through Aloha Amplified, Lori brings strategic insight, creativity, and a strong belief in community-led solutions to help build a resilient and connected future for Maui.

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Assistant Governor Al Weiland, President Katy Shroder, new member Lori Nishikawa, and sponsor Joanne Laird pose following Lori’s induction into the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset.

06/05/2026

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset announces the recipients of five “Go for the Green” $2500 Scholarships. These scholarships were offered to select high school graduates who reside in West Maui, Molokai, Lanai or Hana. The applicants must be attending an accredited college and be pursuing a field of study that will benefit the environment and/or the community. Funding for three of the five scholarships was provided through generous donations from Virendra Nath, in memory of his late father, Dr. Vishwambhar Nath, and from Jim and Cathy Maxwell.

• Leah Burns is a graduate of Maui Preparatory Academy. She will be attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and will be majoring in Architectural Design.
• Spencer Chew is a graduate of Lanai High School. He will be attending Oregon State University with a declared major of Mechanical Engineering.
• Cora Gruber is a graduate of Lahainaluna High School. She will be attending Boise State University with a declared major of Nursing.
• Tamika McLaurin is a graduate of Molokai High School and is attending UH Hilo with a declared major of Exploratory Health Sciences/Pre Nursing
• Finlay Royer is a graduate of Maui Preparatory Academy. She will be attending Boise State University with a declared major of Nursing.

The Go for the Green Scholarships program is one of the many projects sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset. Rotary is a leadership organization made up of local businesses, professional and civic leaders. The club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at the YMCA West Side Resource Center, located in the old Tamura’s building in Emerald Plaza. The address is 226 Kupuohi Street, Lahaina, 96761. The social period begins at 5:00 pm; light snacks are available for purchase. For more information about the club, speakers, and calendar of events please visit the club website at: https://www.rotarycluboflahainasunset.org

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The 2026 recipients of the five $2500 Go for the Green scholarships awarded by the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset.

06/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming Lori Nishikawa, our newest member of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset!

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Joan Parks, our Spirit Award winner for Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Deborah Moore, our Unsung Hero Award winner for Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset.

06/03/2026