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 doc_mitsui@yahoo.com 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/