Rotary Club of Kaua'i

04/28/2025

Rotary Club of Kauai project at Lydgate Park

05/15/2024

Free tickets to this Saturday (6:00 p.m.) and Sunday's 2:00 p.m. Kauai Chorale concert. Kauai Philipine Cultural Center. We may not be the greatest singing group in the world but we have fund and I am sure everyone who attends will also have fun. Music includes:
Beetles anthology, Sound of Musica anthology, And All That Jazz from Chicago, Cabaret from the musical Cabaret.....

Aloha!
Jimmy

04/07/2024

Joining with my fellow KIUC "mates" at the United Way donor luncheon. I gave a little this past year which is why I was invited. KIUC as both the largest donor and highest per employee donor for 2023.

03/14/2024

Next week's Lihue Business Association meeting topic:

11/09/2023

This week, the Rotary Club of Kaua'i will be hosting Major General (retired) Mary Kay Hertog as our guest speaker. Mary Kay Hertog entered the Air Force in 1978 as an Air Force ROTC distinguished graduate. As a career security forces (police) officer, she worked in many positions to include commanding several large security forces units, a technical training group, and one of the largest wings in the Air Force. She was also the first woman to be selected as the Director of Security Forces, HQ U.S. Air Force, Wash D.C., Pentagon, and the first woman in the Air Force to command a Numbered Air Force. Her final assignment was as the Director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, Department of Defense, Pentagon. She retired in 2012 after almost 34 years of military service.

Currently she is a member of the Kauai Police Commission; Kauai’s representative to the Governor’s Advisory Board on Veterans Services; Commander of the Kauai Veterans Council: Adjutant for Kauai’s Disabled American Veterans Chapter 5; and a volunteer docent for the Grove Farm Homestead Museum.

As part of her presentation, the Rotary Club of Kauai will get a sneak peak of the reopening of the Military Museum at the Veterans Center in Lihue.

Rotary District 5000 - Hawaii, USA The Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay Rotary Club of Poipu Beach Rotary Club of Kapaa, Kauai Kauai Veterans Center

10/26/2023

Greetings!! I am excited to share that this weeks meeting will be our evening social!! We will be meeting at the newest brewery on the island, Nāpali Brewing Company!! If you have never been this is a great chance to check it out and learn more about Rotary or if you are already a member, share with fellow Rotarians! The RSVP link can be found below!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA5A92DA5F4C07-45365105-rotary

The Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay Rotary Club of Poipu Beach West Kauai Rotary Club Rotary District 5000 - Hawaii, USA Kauai Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Napali Brewing Company Ryan D. Fussell Laurie Yoshida Ted Faigle

The Rotar Club of Kauai is holding its monthly social at Napali Brewing Company on Friday October 27th, 2023 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. All clubs, Rotary friends, and visitors to the island are welcome to attend. A tour of the brewery has been scheduled starting at 5:00pm if you are interested in attend...

10/20/2023

This week, our training will be on the Rotary Foundation. Laurie Yoshida will be our subject matter expert on this topic and will help get us ready for Rotary Foundation Month starting on November 1!!

I look forward to seeing you all there to support Laurie and learn all that we can from her!

10/12/2023

This week, The Rotary District 5000 Governor Mark Merriam will be the Rotary Club of Kaua'i guest speaker. We are excited to have a member of our leadership coming to our club to talk about all the great things that District 5000 is doing within the state of Hawaii. We will be meeting at the Kauai Veteran's Center from 12-1pm this Friday, October 13, 2023. All are welcome to attend!
Rotary District 5000 - Hawaii, USA Rotary Club of Poipu Beach Rotary Club of Kapaa, Kauai The Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay Mark Merriam West Kauai Rotary Club

09/06/2023

This week, the Rotary Club of Kaua'i is proud to be hosting Denise Marchacos.

"Malama Waters" is a visionary nonprofit initiative aimed at making a significant positive impact on both the environment and local communities, specifically on the beautiful island of Kauai. At its core, Malama Waters seeks to address the pressing issue of plastic pollution and promote sustainable practices by installing refillable water stations at public beaches across Kauai.

The name "Malama Waters" encapsulates the idea of caring for and preserving the island's precious natural resources, particularly its pristine waters. By providing convenient access to clean and safe drinking water through strategically placed refillable water stations, the initiative aims to reduce the usage of single-use plastic bottles, which are a major contributor to environmental degradation.

Malama Waters isn't just about reducing plastic waste; it's also about fostering a sense of responsibility and stewardship within the local community and among visitors. Through education, engagement, and collaboration, Malama Waters encourages individuals to make more sustainable choices while enjoying the island's stunning beaches.

By implementing this initiative, Malama Waters envisions a future where Kauai's public beaches remain clean and vibrant, devoid of plastic waste, and where people can quench their thirst without contributing to harmful pollution. The initiative's impact extends beyond cleaner shores – it's about creating a lasting change in behavior and attitudes towards the environment, setting an inspiring example for other communities to follow.

Malama Waters has a goal to install 20 refillable water stations in 2024 at a cost of $5-8000 each. Your tax deductible donation goes directly to implementing this goal and reducing plastic bottle waste by up to 10,000 bottles per month.

Denise Marchacos is a wife and mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a passionate protector and lover of our clean waters on this beautiful island of Kauai. Denise envisions a beautiful future for her daughters here on kauai and all residents and visitors can enjoy purified, fresh delicious water at all public areas including beaches, parks, trails, and more.

Denise's journey towards founding Malama Waters was inspired by a simple observation. The need for change. Witnessing the environmental impact of single-use plastic bottles on her beloved island, she was driven to take action. Her belief that water should be both safe and accessible to all ignited the idea of refillable water stations at Kauai's public beaches.

Denise invites you to join her and the Malama Waters team. Together we can turn the tide on plastic pollution. We can care for our planet, and ensure that safe, delicious water is not a luxury, but a right for everyone.
Rotary District 5000 - Hawaii, USA County of Kaua'i Ted Faigle Rotary Club of Poipu Beach

08/15/2023

To help start your Monday and week off right, a great quote from the great Albert Einstein, “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”

How did your mistake change your life? Change your mood? What did you learn?

We can't read a person's mind and we don't know what stressors they may be experiencing. Instead, I challenge us all to be curious, not judgmental this week and see if we can't help make a positive impact in a strangers, family members, or friends life.

Have a great week everyone!!

Rotary District 5000 - Hawaii, USA Ted Faigle Ryan Fussell County of Kaua'i Kauai Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Rotary Club of Poipu Beach Rotary Club of Kapaa, Kauai North Shore Kauai North Shore Rotary Club

08/10/2023

Many of you have seen the news, the fires on Maui are real and are still burning. The people of Maui need your help if you are able. Please share this post
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08/10/2023

Today has been a tragic day for the families, friends, loved ones, and Rotarians on the island of Maui. As people of action, Rotary District 5000 - Hawaii, USA has started started a relief fund to help those in need on Maui. Every bit of assistance is doing something great. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those that have been impacted by these fires. Our thoughts also go out to our first responders, firefighters, and for those that are putting themselves in harms way to make a difference.

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County of Kaua'i Ted Faigle Rotary Club of Kaua'i Rotary District 5000 - Hawaii, USA Maui Hawaii Oahu Rotary International Rotary International President Rotary Club of Kapaa, Kauai Rotary Club of Poipu Beach Vincennes Rotary Club Rotary District 6510