December 18, 2010

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Rotary Club of Kihei Sunrise
“The Small But Mighty Club”
Inside this Issue
President’s Message
Speaker Notes
Meeting Notes
Meeting Photos
What’s Next?
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President’s Message
Aloha,
We enjoyed a great meeting today where we were in the giving “spirit”.
First, we presented our Adopted Family (Grandma Jane and her 5
Grandchildren) $1000.00 and a Christmas Tree. They received $500.00 in
cash, $250.00 Gift Certificate to Safeway and another $250.00 in gift cards
for the children for Christmas presents from donations received from our
members and guests.
We also provided $360.00 as gift to Kathryn and her wait staff at the Five
Palms Restaurant. They provide excellent service throughout the year and it
is not easy providing the meals when every week the attendance is an
unknown. Many Mahalos to the staff!
Some fun was poked at team #1 from our Christmas Party and the entire
team was required to recite the Four Way Test to instill in them to
remember “Is It The Truth”.
Our fabulous Social Chairs provided an excellent Christmas theme
throughout the restaurant and Joanne Laird presented to all a handmade
Christmas Ornament as a gift.
Our Speaker, Norm Bezane, discussed his writings within his book “Voices
of Maui” and many members purchased his book. A great buy!
In closing I wish everyone a Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) and a
Hau’oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year). We will be dark for the 22nd
and 29th of December and we return on January 5th.
Mahalo,
Ed
ROTARY CLUB OF KIHEI SUNRISE
DECEMBER 18, 2010
SPEAKER NOTES
NORM BEZANE
Author
“Voices of Maui”
Norm was introduced by Jean Wayne
Norm showed the YouTube promo of the book. – 15 people are subjects of his book.
The book is divided into six sections. Norm interviewed all the subjects and taped all the
interviews. Norm shared quotes and information about the following Mauians
who are subjects of his book – his goal in writing his book was to attempt to
capture the “essence” of each subject:
Willie K, George Kahumouku, Theo Morrison, Keoki Freeland (husband of artist
Betty Hay Freeland), Charles (Charlie) Maxwell, Hokelani Holt, Elle Cochran.
Paradox in Paradise – contrasts the old and the new – fishing on Kaanapali Beach
vs. construction of resorts. Despite all the growth Maui remains Maui – billowing
clouds, majestic skies – Maui thrives best when paradise remains paradise. “The
aina takes care of you, so take care of the aina”!
Norm answered questions from the audience – How long did it take you to write it
– too long! Distribution is an issue – through Amazon.com – not sold at Barnes
and Noble.
At the conclusion of the meeting Norm offered books for sale and personally
autographed each copy.
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MEETING NOTES
Pledge & Inspiration: Judy Gray – Read us A Toast to the New Year – with
recommendations of “things to do” – the surest way to have a friend is to be one –
and many more thoughts to keep in mind as we begin 2011.
Introductions…….Elisabeth & Walter Eggenberger, North Vancouver Island; Norm
Bezane, speaker; Don Gass, Calgary; Syl Olsen, Aloha Member; Jane Kehanoour adopted family patriarch, Ron Capanash “properly attired” our leader – with
a Santa Hat! Joy Dickinson-Sadalia, Mo. Rotarian traveled farthest – Don –
received our Commemorative Coin.
Presentation of Adopted Family gifts…….Ed shared information about our special
family - Grandma Jane Kehano – raising 5 grandchildren. $1000 in gifts - $500
check, $250 gift card to Safeway, Five $50 gift cards to Walmart, Christmas Tree –
substantial gifts from our club to the family. Grandma Jane shared a thank you
message on behalf of her family.
Announcements: President Ed Corbett – Sign up binder distributed – Holiday Brunch
on Dec. 22nd when we are “DARK”; New Year’s Brunch by the Sea-Jan 1st; Tour
de Trash on Jan. 15. President Ed recognized Team Leaders Ron Capanash and
Wendy MacDonald – leaders of the Cranium game on Saturday night at the
Holiday Party – Is It the Truth?? January calendar was distributed.
Presentation of Holiday Cash for Five Palms Restaurant Staff…….Presented
$360.00 to Kathryn and her Staff for always providing us with exceptional food
and service.
Happy Dollars: Fely Livaudais-hostess. HAPPY PEOPLE: Judy Gray, Elisa
Rummel, Syl Olsen, Jane Emery, Gary Paul, Joanne Laird, Fely Livaudais.
Jokers Wild - $523 – Patty Hemmen got to draw – pot grows – her card was a Pay To
Card – Pay $10 to the RI Foundation
Galileo Weather Station – Judy Gray
Copy of Norm Bezane’s Book – Syl Olsen
Four Way Test – led by Team One!
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MEETING PHOTOS
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WHAT’S NEXT???
EVENT
DATE/TIME PLACE
NOTES
DARK-No Meeting
Breakfast Brunch
Wed. Dec. 22
7:30 am
At Mischel Berg’s
home
Sign up in
binder
DARK – No Meeting
Wed. Dec. 29
New Year’s Brunch
by the Sea
Sat. Jan. 1
8am
Kalepolepo Park
Sign up in
binder
Board of Directors
Meeting
Mon. Jan 10
5pm
Read Aloud
America Office
Tour de Trash
Vocational Tour
Sat. Jan. 15,
8am-3:30 pm
Meet Van at War
Memorial Stadium
Sign up in
binder
MEETING DUTIES FOR JANUARY 5, 2011
Greeter
TBA
Pledge & Inspiration
TBA
Speaker Host
TBA
Happy Dollars
Foundation Minute
TBA
Ron Capanash
Visit our Club Website to see locations of other Rotary Club meetings on Maui and
also to see the latest photo albums of our club events.
www.kiheirotary.org
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
DATE
SPEAKER
TOPIC
December 22
DARK – No Meeting
Holiday Breakfast Brunch at Mischel’s
7:30 am
December 29
DARK – No Meeting
January 5
Amy Hampton
American Heart Association
January 12
Jim Durham
Maui Pops Orchestra
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