Aloha ka kou!

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Waikiki !

The deep history of Rotary and the many wonderful accomplishments of Rotarians is indeed a humbling feeling as I take over the post of President of this esteemed club. I will be guided by the honorable performance of the Presidents before me and hope to make them proud as we forge new directions into the future. Specifically, I am most humbled to recognize the leadership of Immediate Past President, Gene Gelfo, whose leadership and steadfast direction allows our club to move heartily into the future. Mahalo Gene!

We have been selected as one of 200 clubs worldwide to participate in the 2011-2014 Rotary International Pilot Program – Innovation and Flexibility. We will have the opportunity to try new and innovative ideas to invigorate club activities, meetings, membership and other areas where a good idea might be constrained by rule, regulation or policy. In short, we are going to develop new ideas and have the pilot programs backing to implement them. Who knows? Maybe one of our innovations will be adopted as a world-wide program!

My vision for the club as a whole is simply, innovation, flexibility and efficiency, but not at the expense of what makes our “Friendly Club” so unique. My vision: Respect the service of our seasoned members and use their expertise to guide and mentor and embracing our new sisters and brothers into Rotary service as soon as possible with exciting and relevant training and participation. 

We will forge ahead and never forget the past.  We will hold the past in our hearts and open our minds to what can be.  I am committed to your service, please remain committed to Rotary.

Mahalo nui loa,
Mo Radke, President 2011-2012, Rotary Club of Waikiki