Events

Meet 2 members of the team that started the bin recycling program on Oahu

Join us for a special meeting!

Registration required to attend, seats limited.  Guest registration below.  For Club Member registration, please see email. 

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📍 Event Details

• Registration Deadline: Sunday April 27, 2025
• Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
• Location: The Pacific Club
• Time: Arrive at 7:00 AM | Program: 7:15–9:15 AM

🗓️ Program Overview

• 7:00 AM  - Arrival
• 7:15 AM Welcome, pledge, buffet opens, introductions (Rotary + HENC)
• 7:30–8:30 AM – Remarks from Mayor Rick Blangiardi
• 8:30–9:15 AM – Sunrise Rotary 35th Anniversary Celebration
  • Legacy reflections, member memories, and what’s ahead
  • Closing remarks & lucky drawing prize

Kent Dumlao

Outreach & Education

HI Department of Agriculture

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Lori M.K. Kahikina, P.E.

Executive Director and CEO

Lori Kahikina is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART). A proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools and the University of Hawaii, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a licensed Civil Engineer.

At HART, Ms. Kahikina is responsible for the design and construction of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project, the first driverless and fully automated light rail system in the United States.

Before joining HART, Ms. Kahikina was the Director of the Department of Environmental Services with the City and County of Honolulu where she was responsible for administering the design and construction of the City’s waste water and solid waste programs, including the completion of a federally mandated consent decree waste water program of over $5 billion.

A Rotary Year Kickoff Conversation with Gina & Karyn.

We're starting the year with a thoughtful conversation between your new Co-Presidents, Gina and Karyn—come get to know us, hear what’s ahead, and help us set the tone for a great Rotary year!

Tony Vericella is the founder of Alzheimer’s Caregiving & The Caregivers, a digital community created to support families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. After his wife Dana was diagnosed in 2018, Tony's journey as a caregiver led him to recognize the overwhelming challenges families face. Drawing from his extensive leadership experience in Hawai‘i’s hospitality and events industries—and a deep desire to make caregiving more navigable—Tony launched this evolving resource hub to equip, connect, and uplift caregivers with practical tools and shared experiences.

Team | Alzheimer's Caregiving and The Caregivers

Bio for Jane Marshall Goodsill

For Jane Marshall Goodsill, Voices of Hawai`i began as a labor of love.  A kama`āina ("child of the land," native-born) accomplished in the art of oral history, she began interviewing Island residents.

Avocation soon became vocation.  As Goodsill's joy in recording these life stories grew, so too did her pool of subjects: business executives, war veterans and POW's, retired plantation managers, Island entertainers, conservationists, retailers, ranchers activists, judges, journalists and so many others.  Taken together, their oral histories told a fascinating, behind-the-scenes tale of Hawai`i's journey from the World War II era into the 21st century.

These were people who had in some way, large or small, impacted Hawai`i's destiny, and Goodsill soon realized that the treasury of anecdotal history she had assembled was too rich to keep to herself.  Her voluminous interview transcripts were too weighty for a single volume and better suited for historical archives.  But the best of these candid interviews - compelling tales of deals made and glass ceilings shattered, of ancient ways revived and legacy lands preserved - were gathered together under the themes of Island life: history, race, land use, art and music, philanthropy, development and the spirit of aloha.

This is Voices of Hawai`i, Jane Goodsill's unique anthology of oral history, a rare collective view of a society in transition.

Ben Dookchitra MBA - Avalon Group

Join us to hear about the latest in Downtown Honolulu development from Ben Dookchitra, CFO at Avalon Group. 

"My Conversations with AI: 100 Questions" is an enjoyable and illuminating book that examines the who, what, and why of artificial intelligence (AI) for the non-tech reader. Author Tadia Rice, a Certified Information Security Specialis, has created a book that provides readers with everything they need to know about AI - delivered in simple and easy to understand language. Rice has distilled and de-mystified this transformative technology so that anyone of any age can better understand when and how to use scientific data for practical purposes, whether in business, entertainment, or life. Rice’s probing questions range from basic principles of AI to its impact in diverse sectors to philosophical questions that have been posed since time immemorial.

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Tadia Rice is a seasoned global consultant with over 25 years of experience advising organizations, governments, and individuals across sectors including technology, media, business, ethics, and human development. A Certified Information Specialist, she focuses on ethical AI and information security, known for translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies.

Renowned for her thought leadership at the intersection of emerging technologies and ethics, Tadia combines systems thinking, creative communication, and cross-sector insight. In her newest and very illuminating book, "My Conversations with AI: 100 Questions" Tadia examines the who, what, and why of artificial intelligence (AI) for the non-tech reader. This remarkable book that provides readers with everything they need to know about AI - delivered in simple and easy to understand language. Tadia has distilled and de-mystified this transformative technology so that anyone of any age can better understand when and how to use scientific data for practical purposes, whether in business, entertainment, or life. Rice’s probing questions range from basic principles of AI to its impact in diverse sectors to philosophical questions that have been posed since time immemorial.

Tadia is also an award-winning filmmaker, her documentary BEYOND BARS: Prison Women Speak amplifies the voices of incarcerated women in Hawai‘i. She is also one of our Commissioners serving on the City and County of Honolulu Ethics Commission, promoting transparency and public trust in government. Tadia’s contributions have been recognized by institutions including the U.S. Congress, United Nations Association, Ellis Island Honors Society, and the Hawaii State Legislature for her advocacy on ethics, equity, women and support for marginalized communities.

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Introduction by: Eric Schiff

www.MichaelSchmicker.com

Have you ever seen a ghost? Experienced ESP? Had a Near Death Experience?  Curious about reincarnation claims? Amazon best selling author and investigative reporter Mike Schmicker takes us on a quick tour through his paranormal book Best Evidence with Q&A to follow.

Michael Schmicker is an investigative journalist, bestselling author, and science writer specializing in consciousness research and frontier science. His writing career began as a crime reporter and includes freelance work in Southeast Asia and op-eds for The Wall Street Journal Asia. He co-authored The Gift and wrote Best Evidence, considered a classic in scientific anomalies, and his latest book is What Comes Next?, exploring quantum physics and the afterlife.

Michael also wrote The Witch of Napoli, a historical paranormal novel that became an international bestseller. His interest in the paranormal began during his Peace Corps service in Thailand, where he taught at a royal Buddhist monastery and helped create educational television.

He holds a B.A. in Philosophy and a Master’s in Educational Communications from the University of Hawaiʻi. He lives and writes in Honolulu, overlooking Waikiki and Diamond Head.

Join us to learn about our new ClubRunner interface called "Nova" with the ClubRunner team.