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February 19, 2014
Meeting Number 32: 2013-2014
PRESIDING: CEDRIC MITSUI
LED PLEDGE: SANDRA SAKAGUCHI
INSPIRATION: TREVOR RODRIGUES
“TRUE COMPASSION IS MORE THAN FLINGING A COIN
AT A BEGGAR; IT COMES TO SEE THAT AN EDIFICE
WHICH PRODUCES BEGGARS NEEDS RESTRUCTURING.”
- DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
4-WAY TEST: BETTYE WILLIAMS
SPEAKER: DR. LORNA TSUTSUMI, COLLEGE OF AG–
HONEY BEES
GUESTS: DR. LORNA TSUTSUMI, GUEST SPEAKER
NATHAN HARTMAN, GUEST OF RICHARD CUNNINGHAM
MICAH RAMOS, RCEH PRESIDENT
LIMA PALEAFEI, RCEH MEMBER
PHOTOS: ANITA CUNNINGHAM & CEDRIC MITSUI
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: NONE
BIRTHDAYS: ROY TAKEMOTO– 2/22
TIM YOUNG– 2/23
CLUB ANNIVERSARIES: NONE
MAHALO
TREVOR RODRIGUES FOR THE $75 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO
HILO BAY CAFÉ & LORNA TSUTSUMI FOR THE SPECIAL
$1000 ADOPT-A-BEEHIVE BAG DONORS.
WON BY BETTYE WILLIAMS
WORDS OF WISDOM
“TODAY’S IMPOSSIBILITIES ARE TOMORROW’S
MIRACLES.”
- DR. ROBERT H. SCHULLER
WORLD
UNDERSTANDING
MONTH
DR. LORNA TSUTSUMI
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
BEE KEEPING IN HAWAII
The rise of the Hawaiian beekeeping industry
Following the successful introduction of honey bees in 1857,
healthy colonies hived off the nine in Nu'uanu Valley and
established feral colonies in the wild of Hawai'i's forests, then
abundant with diverse flora. Before the rapid growth of the
industry at the beginning of the twentieth century, Hawaiian
honey bees existed solely in feral colonies or those few hives
maintained by hobbyists.
In the late 1890's, interest in beekeeping rose dramatically for two reasons. U.S. Mainland
entrepreneurs saw fortunes in ranching, and subsequently introduced large numbers of cattle to
the Islands. Feed for cattle was needed to sustain large populations, so the industry began wide
scale cultivation of kiawe. A native tree of Italy, this species was introduced to Hawaii in 1828 by
Father Alexis Bachelot, head of the first Catholic Mission to Hawai'i (Greene 1941). Kiawe grows
well in dry hot climates, yields nutritious beans for feeding cattle, shade for roaming herds, sturdy
wood for fence posts, and an even and slow burn as charcoal. To increase kiawe bean yield,
honey bee hives were established near ranching operations to promote pollination. In addition,
it was found that kiawe nectar produced a very good light honey, so commercial honey
production followed. Kiawe blooms from March until September, and a single kiawe tree with a
thirty-foot spread has the potential to produce over two and half pounds of honey yearly
(Nieman 1942). Kiawe forests rapidly expanded, and by 1935 one hundred thousand acres on
Maui and even larger areas of the island of Hawai'i were covered with the trees, becoming
Hawai'i's foremost nectar source (Nieman 1942).
Sugarcane cultivation and the accidental introduction the sugarcane leafhopper Perkinsiella
saccharicida Kirkaldy also stimulated the growth of the beekeeping industry. Leafhoppers feed
on sugarcane and produce a sweet excretory product called honeydew. Bees in areas where
sugarcane was cultivated found honeydew irresistible as a substitute nectar source. Though
bees preferred nectar from flowers in bloom, they often turned to collecting honeydew when
flowers were unavailable. The abundance of leafhoppers stimulated nectar collecting and
produced greater honey yields. Colonies grew rapidly and hived off into new colonies.
The abundance of the sugarcane leafhopper prompted the Hawaii Experiment Station to take
a more active interest in bee culture beginning in 1905. Station employees were instrumental in
bringing new and improved strains of queens and worker bees to Hawai'i. Efforts were also
made to increase the number and range of nectar and pollen sources.
Hawai'i
Growers of coffee Coffea arabica in Kona were the first to exploit honey bees on the Big Island.
In the late 1890's, bees were brought from O'ahu and used experimentally for three years. The
project was later abandoned (personal communication). Large cattle enterprises were being
established across the state, and ranchers began to develop large tracts of Hawai'i island.
Honey bee colonies were brought in to increase kiawe bean yield and further establish kiawe
forests, a source of rich and nutritious cattle feed. By 1935, it was estimated that over one
hundred thousand acres of kiawe forest covered the Big Island (Greene 1941). Around the turn
of the century, two large ranching operations, Parker Ranch and Hind Ranch, followed Maui
and Moloka'i's lead and introduced bees to pollinate kiawe. Hind Ranch owner Robert Hind
arranged for the delivery of hives. Ichiro Goto managed some three to four hundred hives from
1912 to 1932. Extracted honey was packed in five gallon containers and shipped annually from
Puako harbor to Honolulu. Later, Mr. Goto leased the hives for three years, and then phased out
of beekeeping.
In 1907, Parker Ranch established hives on the drier northwest and western sides of the island.
Kakuichi Yano, formerly of Moloka'i Ranch, was enlisted by Parker Ranch manager W.F. Carter
Cont. on page 7
Mahalo to Dr. Lorna Tsutsumi for
giving every attendee a bag of
honey!
Thank you to the 25 Rotarians from Hilo, Hilo Bay, and South Hilo as well
as the International Students and YWCA workers for participating in this
year’s Weinberg Grant at YWCA.
Ka ‘Umeke Keiki Dictionary Project– Tuesday, March 11 at 8:30 am
Waiakeawaena Keiiki Dictionary Project– Thursday, March 13, 2013 at
8:15 am
District Assembly– Saturday, March 15, 8:30 am—3:30 pm at
Kamehameha Schools
Rotarians at Work Day is April 19
D9640 Rotary Exchange Steak Fry– April 24 at Wailoa State Park
2014 Conference of Rotary Clubs of District 5000– May 2-4, 2014 at Turtle
Bay Resort
RI Convention– June 1-4, 2014 in Sydney, Australia
June 24, 2014– RC South Hilo Installation of Officers
June 25, 2014– RC Hilo Bay Installation of Officers
June 26, 2014– RC Hilo Installation of Officers
July 1, 2014– RC Pahoa Sunset Installation of Officers
Barbara Hastings– The District Assembly sign up sheet will be going
around. Please sign up for this great event. All members welcomed. It
will be from 8:30-3:30 pm this Saturday at Kamehameha School. RSVP by
February 28.
Richard Cunningham– Thank you to all the Rotarians who donated to
HRYF today. Each contribution of $50 will get you one entry to win the
koa box. It’s for a great cause; scholarships for graduating seniors. Also
as a reminder, your HRYF contributions can be used for missed meeting
fines, so it’s a great way to do both! Please let Kyle know if you would
like your HRYF contributions to double as missed meeting fines. There are
3 candidates for the club’s HRYF scholarship. The drawing for the koa
box will be some time in early March.
Sharon Scheele– RYLA is this weekend. Nine students, along with James
Leonard, Anita Cunningham, Miyuki Lee, and myself will be at this year’s
RYLA. Thank you to all the Rotarians that sponsored RYLA students.
Pictures will be in the next Baywatch edition.
LOST AND FOUND!!
A black scarf with silver flecks was left at the Family Christmas Party! Please
contact Cedric at 935-3937 or [email protected] if it’s yours or someone you
know!
PRES IDENT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY OTHERS
Richard Cunningham, putting a pin on his guest Nathan
Hartman, who was inducted in to our club at the meeting.
Dale Tokuuke with special guest, Dr. Lorna Tsutsumi of the
College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource
Management at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Rotaract President, Micah Ramos with another Rotaract
member, Lima Paleafei.
Happy birthday, Tim! Also, happy birthday to Roy
Takemoto, who is not pictured.
NATHAN HARTMAN
Nathan A. Hartman is a second generation Wills, Trusts, and Probate
Administration attorney and the managing attorney of Hartman
Private Law. Mr. Hartman attended Emory University, Candler School
of Theology, and Emory School of Law, where he served as an
adjunct Professor. He attends with his family and two year old twins,
Hilo United Methodist Church and is an Elder in the Presbyterian
Church. Mr. Hartman has two rescue terriers, enjoys competitive
Scrabble, and service to the community.
$50– Lorraine Davis– Happy for a
successful Weinberg project and
everyone that volunteered.
$10– Paula Uusitalo– Thankful that
the Rotaract Club helped paint
HIAC.
$5– Mary Begier– She saw Tim
Young at the airport.
$5– Ken Goodenow– Appreciates
what Rotary did, by going to the
Foundation Dinner in honor of
Richard Crowe.
$10– Alan Okinaka– Happy that he
was able to spend time with his
daughter at Volcano, Thurston, etc.
Also donated a suit for Bettye and
the Back to Work Program.
$10– Steve Jacunski– Happy
because Kanani was mentioned in
the newspaper.
$1– Micah Ramos– Thank you for all
the support that RCHB has
provided to RCEH.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS– SAVE THE DATE!
February is World Understanding Month
February 28-March 2, 2014– RYLA at KMC
March 11, 2014– Ka ‘Umeke Keiki Dictionary Project, 8:30 am
March 13, 2014– Waiakeawaena Keiki Dictionary Project, 8:15 am
March 13-14, 2014– Hilo Union’s Rainbow Pride/High Flyer Awards
March 13, 2014– RCHB Board Meeting, 7 am at Coqui’s Hideaway
March 15, 2014– District Assembly, 8:00 am—3:00 pm at Kamehameha
Schools
Future Events for Rotary Club of Hilo Bay:
April 10, 2014– HCC Conversational Partners, 12:30-2:00 pm
May 2-4, 2014– Conference of Rotary Clubs of District 5000, Turtle Bay Resort
June 25, 2014– RCHB Installation of Officers
Upcoming Events for Other Clubs:
February 27, 2014– EH President’s Meeting
March 1-2, 2014– Interact Convention, Ala Moana Hotel
March 4, 2014– RCEH GM Meeting, K-122
March 7, 2014– PETS San Jose
March 14-15, 2014– RCEH Relay for Life, 6 pm-6 am
March 27, 2014– EH President’s Meeting
April 19, 2014– Rotarians at Work Day
April 24-26, 2014– D9640 (Australia) Visitation to East Hawaii
April 24, 2014– RC Hilo Steak Fry with D9640 (Australia) at Wailoa State Park
April 26, 2014– Merrie Monarch Parade (with D9640 members)
June 24, 2014– RC South Hilo Installation of Officers
June 26, 2014– RC Hilo Installation of Officers
July 1, 2014– RC Pahoa Sunset Installation of Officers
Thank you for your comments about the information put out in the newsletter! Due to time constraints,
newsletters from March1—June 30 will be much shorter in content. After March 1st, newsletters may be found
only on the Rotary Club of Hilo Bay ClubRunner website. Thanks for reading the newsletter!
- Kellie Yagi
March 5– TBA
March 12– Rotaract Club of East
Hawaii
March 19– Julie Goettsch, Orchid
Society
March 26– Dr. John Barnes, NOAA
Waiakeawaena
Elementary School
Thursday, March 13,
2014
8:15 am
March 13-14, 2014
Meet at office
Photo by noelmorata.blogspot.com
Saturday, April 26, 2014
We are planning on walking in the parade with
the other East Hawaii Rotary Clubs as well as
the Rotary Clubs of District 9640 (Australia).
Please mark this date on your calendar!
Thursday, April 10, 2014
12:30—2:00 pm
Sign up sheet will begin circulating
at the next GM!
Saturday, March 15, 2014
8:30 am—3:30 pm
Kamehameha Kea‘au
Campus
Open to all members
Incoming Board of Directors,
Committee Chairs, & new
members should attend.
Please sign up at General
Membership Meetings!
Ka ‘Umeke Ka‘eo
Charter School
Thursday, March 11,
2014
8:30 am
2013-2014 Goal:
$3,000
Amount collected as of 2/5/14:
$2,285.00
Order your Merrie Monarch Parade T-Shirt!
Cost
$10 for S, M, L, XL
$12 for 2XL
$14 for 3XL
*T-shirt color varies by club
The T-shirt order form will be circulating at the next 2 General
Membership Meetings.
to manage four hundred hives on the Big Island. Extracted honey from this operation was sold directly to Davis and Company who brokered the honey on
the New York exchange. In 1936 the Ranch leased the bees to Mr. Yano, who along with son Sanshiro, maintained six hundred colonies until 1950. The hives
were then returned to the Ranch where they were managed until the kiawe moth wiped out much of the kiawe blossoms in 1952. The hives were then sold to
Allan Luce and Woodrow Miller. Mr. Luce moved the operation to Waimea and called his business the Hawaiian American Honey Company. Mr. Luce's
success in reviving honey production was attributed to moving the bees away from the declining kiawe forests and into expansive 'ohi'a lehua forests. In 1966,
he sold the business to Mr. Miller. Mr. Miller moved the company from Kamuela to Pu'uanahulu. In 1970, this company became the largest honey producer in
the Islands, controlling the majority of the State's production. Most of the fifteen hundred hives were located on Waimea's Pu'u Wa'awa'a Ranch. In 1973, Jim
Powers of Powers Apiaries, Inc., a national honey production firm operating in North Dakota, Arizona, and Florida, bought out the Hawaiian American Honey
Company. Mr. Powers moved the operation to Kealakekua, and renamed it Powers Apiaries. Mr. Powers hired Allan Luce and Sanshi ro Yano to help improve
honey production. Within four years, the number of hives increased to four thousand. Mr. Luce expanded the bees' foraging areas to include Christmas berry
and macadamia.
The only other large honey enterprise in the early twentieth century on this island was the Hawaiian Honey Farm. Run by Eizo Kobayashi, the Hawaiian Honey
Farm operated out of Kainaliu with approximately two hundred hives from 1927-1943.
Through the years, other businesses specializing in bee-related activities such as pollination services, queen-rearing and bee removals took hold. In 1963, Roy
Oness started a honey and pollination business called Oness Honey Farms. Based in Waimea, Mr. Oness operated one hundred twenty-five hives of his own. In
1966, Mr. Oness terminated his leases and moved the company to Hilo. He continued his operation but reduced the number of hiv es when he expanded his
business interests and incorporated his honey company into Agri. Business Hawai'i. In 1982, he ceased commercial operation.
In 1975 Michael Sinclair founded Sinclair Honey Farm. Located in Honomalino, Mr. Sinclair managed five hundred hives. In 1988, Mr. Sinclair and wife Kathy
expanded their interests to include queen-rearing and marketed the queens under the label of Hawaiian Queen Company. In 1996, Michael Krones bought
out the Sinclairs, but continues to use the name Hawaiian Queen Company for honey production and queen-rearing.
By 1976, Mr. Powers owned thirty-five hundred hives on Hawai'i and began expanding to other islands in the state, especially Moloka'i with its large kiawe
forests (Beekeeping's 1976). During this time, Mr. Powers brought in the Weavers from Texas to start a queen-rearing operation called Kona Queen, then
managed by Carroll Wharton.
Kona Queen Company was established in Kealakekua, a spot that averages nearly 75 degrees year round and has an abundance of nectar sources in
bloom suitable for queen-rearing (Tillman 1982). The absence of the destructive Varroa mite Varroa jacobsoni, the tracheal mite Acarapis woodi and the
Africanized Honey Bee Apis mellifera scutellata in Hawai'i has contributed to the vitality of the queen rearing industry on the Big Island. Queen rearing
companies have been supplying Hawaiian queens to U.S. Mainland and international markets in an effort to introduce resistant strains to better fight these
pests.
In 1988, Garnett Puett and Benny Cariaga bought Powers Apiaries and renamed it the Captain Cook Honey Company. The present operation manages
some thirty-eight hundred hives. In 1981 Gus Rouse became manager of Kona Queen. In 1992, Mr. Powers sold the queen-rearing business to Mr. Rouse, who
continues the operation to this day.
In 1982, Paul O'Leary established Beeboppers. Initially located in Hilo, Mr. O'Leary specialized in bee removal and sold hive equipment and supplies. In 1984,
the business moved to Kea'au, Puna, and was expanded to include honey sales. In 1988, the merchandise was sold off and the company was transferred to
Robbie Poznasky, who then moved the operation to Kona. Today, Beeboppers provides bee removal services only.
Charles Martens started a honey and bee removal business in 1985 in Nanawale, Puna, called Insight. He amassed his two hundred hives by collecting
swarms, dividing established colonies, and accepting colonies from hobbyists. Mr. Martens sold the business in 1989 to Robert St. John, who then called the
business Puna Bees. Mr. St. John increased the number of hives to 375 and added candle production. In 1994, Mr. St. John sold Puna Bees to Eric Hutchinson.
Mr. Hutchinson operates the business from Nanawale to this day, but has since phased out bee removal services. He manages three hundred hives and
concentrates on honey and candle sales.
Richard Spiegel presently owns and operates the Volcano Island Honey Company, located in Ahualoa. Managing one hundred hives, the company markets
kiawe honey in its natural form. Mr. Spiegel began keeping bees in 1976, and in 1979 began to market a gourmet honey under the label "Rare Hawaiian
White Honey." At this time, his company was called Menehune Honey, but in 1980, he changed the name to Ohana Honey Company. In 1983, he purchased
a honey company from Michael Botello and Paul Charboneau, former UHH College of Agriculture students of Dr. Jack Fujii and Mr . Spiegel. Mr. Botello and
Mr. Charboneau had acquired the ASA Hive and Honey Company from Peter Hughes, who originally established the company in 1979. The two marketed a
table grade honey under the "Rainbow Gold" label. After Mr. Spiegel bought out the company, he continued to market table grade and gourmet honeys,
but later dropped "Rainbow Gold" to focus exclusively on marketing gourmet honey nationally. In 1984, he changed the name to Volcano Island Honey
company.
In 1990, Randle and Pam Brashear started the Honaunau Honey Company and sold honey only. The Brashears then switched to queen production and
established Big Island Queens in 1992. They operate the company to this day.
Walter Patton presently owns and operates the Hawaiian Honey House based in Papa'ikou. Begun in 1991, the Hawaiian Honey House manages some 430
hives, and sells honey, candles, and provides bee removal services. Mr. Patton also wholesales honey from the hives of other beekeepers.
Some farmers on the island use honey bee colonies primarily for crop pollination and handle bee products as a secondary activ ity. For example, Bryne Kubo
manages twenty acres of macadamia nuts in the Panaewa area of Hilo and uses 60 hives for pollination. Russell Messing (1991) noted that beekeepers in
Hawai'i are "only just beginning to receive fees for pollination services" from commercial growers, and that many local agribusinesses would benefit by such
services. He further observed that competition for good beekeeping sites near commercial plantations and robust feral bee populations appear to satisfy
current commercial pollination. Hawai'i island beekeepers are recognizing the potential for pollination services for existing and new agricultural enterprises,
Sandra Sakaguchi
demonstrating her new
hobby.
Sharon Scheele
beautifying one of the
outside walls.
Paula Uusitalo asking for 5
more painters.
Mary Begier painting one
of the many outside walls.
Rose Anne Navalta
painting the trim of the
building.
Barbara Hastings painting
the entrance to the
building.
Anita Cunningham and
Nathan Hartman painting
the window frames.
Richard Cunningham and
one of the workers from
YWCA contemplating their
next assignment.
Charlene Iboshi (South Hilo),
Paula Uusitalo, AG David Hurd
(South Hilo), & Kerry Glass
(South Hilo President) repainting
the lines on the sidewalk.
Rose, Jacob (volunteer), and
Nathan painting the fence.
Roy Takemoto and a group of
International students paint the
side of the building.
Gerry Hollins, Sharon Scheele,
Sandra Sakaguchi, and one of
the YWCA workers painting the
side of the building.
Present: Cedric Mitsui, Paula Uusitalo, Sandy Sakaguchi, Kris Speegle, Sandra Wagner-Wright, Sharon Scheele, James Tyrin, Dale Tokuuke, James Leonard
Proxy votes: Paula from Barbara Hastings; Cedric from Gerry Hollins,, Lorraine Davis, Richard Cunningham, Kyle Kawano, Bettye Williams, Tomo Saito, Roy
Takemoto
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Cedric at 7:00am at Coqui’s Hideaway.
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes: Minutes of the January 2014 board meeting were approved as circulated.
Motion by Sandra W; Second by Sharon.
Treasurer’s Report: Copies of the January 2014 financial statements were emailed to board members. James moved to accept the January financial report;
Second by Sharon. Motion was approved. Paula reported that she has paid the RI and D5000 dues/fees for the second half of the year. She has also filed
the corporate taxes, around $2100, and she did request a waiver of the late fees and penalties.
Service Directors
1. Club Service. Membership agreed to cancel the St. Patrick’s Day party this year. Installation will be held on Wednesday June 25 th at the Hilo Yacht Club.
2. Community Service. Cedric announced that Rose Anne Navalta will be the literacy chair. Distribution of Keiki dictionaries is being scheduled.
3. Vocational Service. Congratulations to Kris for receiving the RI Vocational Leadership Award.
4. Youth Services. Kris reported no major updates. Still looking for a third family to host Sol. For RYLA Sharon reported that RCHB will be sponsoring 8 students,
and will have 4 members volunteering to work at RYLA.
Committee reports:
1. Rotary Foundation. Goal of $5000 has been reached. Still trying to achieve EREY – have 50% at this time.
2. HRYF. Richard submitted a written report. At this time, 16 members have donated a total of $2135. Goal is $3000 and 40 members participating. The
drawing for the box will be around March 5th. James T reported that the committee (James, Julie, Trevor) interviewed 3 applicants for the scholarship.
3. Membership. As of yesterday, membership is 52. Two more people are being proposed for membership.
4. Attendance. Kyle submitted a written report. Attendance was 73.58% for the month of January.
5. Fundraising. James T reported the costs of reusable shopping bags. Probably could not make a good profit from the sale of these.
6. Programs. The bag containing cords and microphones was found. Future speakers will include the County Council Chair, as well as James L talking about
the Centennial Park project.
7. Centennial Park. James L reported that the grant was not received. Plans are to add benches and picnic table; add a viewing area; clear the area
down to the point which will tie in with plans for the Hilo Bayfront Trails. Also looking to the County to fund a foot bridge from the park to the Reed’s Bay park.
Suggestion made to propose work at the park for Rotarians at Work Day in April.
8. Recycling. Helping Rotaract with book drive.
Unfinished Business
No reports
New Business
1. Nomination of DG Phil Sammer for Council of Legislation. Cedric reported that Phil Sammer has been nominated to serve on the Council.
2. Request for Leave of Absence. Motion by Sandra W; Second by Sharon to approve a leave of absence for Jaime Ortiz-Nava from January 1 through
June 30, 2014 due to work matters. He is spending a great deal of time working in Kona.
3. Rotary Nursing Community Corps of Hilo Bay. Cedric proposed that RCHB sponsor the formation of a Rotary Community Corps specifically for nursing
students at UHH and their instructors. This would provide them an opportunity to participate in community service and develop leadership skills by serving as
officers of the organization. Questions were raised about the need for a structural framework to review/approve additional RCCs; how the club would
maintain them; the need for RCHB to have some oversight. Discussion tabled for future meeting.
4. Proposed new member. Motion by Sharon; Second by Paula to approve the membership of Nathen Hartman. Motion approved. Timeline is for Nathen to
complete orientation on Feb 19th, then for his name to be circulated to the club membership. If there are no negative votes, he can be inducted on Feb 26 th.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:15am.
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 7am at Coqui’s Hideaway
We are planning a fun weekend filled with fellowship, stimulating speakers, workshops, and Hawaiian culture. There will
also be a special dinner on Thursday night in honor of Past International President Sakuji Tanaka and to renew bonds of
friendship with our Japanese sister district. Sign up on the conference registration page (additional charge).
I hope to see you all there!
DG Phil Sammer
District 5000
Thursday 5/1
6:00 pm Dinner with Sakuji Tanaka (registration required)
Friday 5/2: Shuttle from airport 8 am, noon, 2 pm, 4 pm
10:00 am Golf
12:30 pm Registration opens
5:00 pm Presidents Reception
6:00 pm Dinner
Saturday 5/3: Shuttle from airport 6:45 am, 2 pm
7:00 am Conference Registration
7:00 am Breakfast
7:45 am Presidents seated
8:00 am Plenary session I: Club Admin and PR awards, Sakuji Tanaka
speaks, Presidents introduced
10:15 am Plenary session II: Vocational, International, Youth Service
awards, speaker
12:30 pm Lunch on own
1:30—2:30 pm Workshops
2:30-4:30 pm Free time
4:30 pm Reception for PEs and PNs
5:30 pm Reception for Major Donors and White Hats
5:30 pm Cocktails
6:30 pm Dinner
9:00 pm Dancing
Sunday 5/4
7:00 am Interfaith Service
7:45 am Plenary session IV: Celebration of Life, Community Svc and
RI awards, HRYF awards
9:30 am Plenary session V: Business meeting, DG remarks, DGE,
DGN, and PEs introduced
11:15 am Lunch: Club of the Year
1:00 pm Pau
1:30 & 4:30 pm Shuttle to airport
After January 31, 2014
Conference/Registration Fees: $25
Food package: $215
Hotel:
Room reservations begin at $215
per night.
Register on district website at:
www.rotary5000.org/