Events

Our very own District Governor, Nancy Cabral, will be visiting the Rotary Waikiki Club to share her insights and vision for the Rotary District 5000.  Nancy is a living example of empowered women who seek to empower others and her community.   The District Governor will join us for lunch to share stories, celebrate achievements and talk about the future and goals of our district. 

The speaker for our October 1 club meeting will be Don Dietz from Aloha Senior 411, whose mission is to support senior homeowners and military families through the often overwhelming process of moving, downsizing, and preparing a longtime home for transition.  Don helps ease the stress of this major life change, guiding families through the steps of letting go of belongings, preparing a home for sale or passing it on to loved ones. He has earned the reputation as the "go-to, one-stop realtor" for seniors and military families.  Don will share his expertise and the resources of other affiliated professionals that can help during stressful and emotional times.   

We’ll hear from Kystal Kakimoto who is truly a multifaceted speaker who brings together her passions as a librarian, wine sommelier, and writer.  Drawing from her work as an Archive Coordinator at Bishop Museum, she will share fascinating behind-the-scene stories about preserving Hawai’i’s history.   

We are pleased to welcome Caroline Hayashi, President of the Waikiki Community Center (WCC). Caroline will share the important work WCC is doing to support our community.  She will talk about the programs and assistance to house less individuals, the kupuna and struggling families in Waikiki.  Caroline will also talk about the many other ways our Rotary Waikiki Club can support WCC. 

Please join us and get your tickets here today!

Serving lunch to our US Veterans at Barbers Point Facility

Serving Thanksgiving meals at Neal S. Blaisdell Center with Salvation Army

James Pierce is the Principal SevSecOps Manager for IBM’s Technology Zone, a global hybrid cloud infrastructure supporting IBM’s technical teams and partner ecosystem. With over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, James brings deep expertise in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and enterprise IT solutions. He holds graduate degrees in Information Systems and Business Administration from Hawai‘i Pacific University and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and community impact.

On December 10, James will talk about AI and how it's evolving.  James will share insights into the latest advancements, share how this affects businesses and communities, and offer practical strategies to stay ahead in this rapidly changing landscape. Please join us if you're curious about the future of technology and its role in our world.

Collecting gifts for Toys for Tots

Patricia Kennedy Davanzo, a proud Maquoketa Rotarian and former Rotary Youth Exchange student, turned a life-changing year in New Zealand into a 30-year career in aviation. Growing up on an Iowa farm and boarding her first flight for Rotary Exchange, Patricia embraced the spirit of adventure and the Rotary 4-Way Test throughout her professional journey, rising through airline roles nationwide. Now retired, she runs Organizing Life, helping people create space for what matters most—family, dreams, and bucket-list goals. Passionate about mentoring and empowering others, especially young women, Patricia continues to travel and share her story of seizing opportunities and living intentionally.

Patricia will be sharing how the Rotary student exchange experience helped her gain the confidence to seize the opportunities in the airline industry and how the 4 way test helped her navigate successfully while away from home.

We are pleased to welcome Ed Case, U.S. Representative for Hawai‘i’s 1st Congressional District. Born and raised in Hilo, Rep. Case has served several terms in Congress, representing Hawai‘i’s 2nd District from 2002 to 2007 and the 1st District since 2019. Before his congressional service, he spent two decades practicing law in Honolulu and previously served in the Hawai‘i State Legislature, including as Majority Leader. His extensive background in public service, law, and community leadership provides a valuable perspective we look forward to hearing.

Waikiki Elementary School Rummage Sale