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Service Above Self. Friendship. Community. Aloha in Action!

This is what Rotary Club of Hilo is all about! From delivering Keiki Dictionaries, preparing meals for Hawaiʻi Island Home for Recovery, to welcoming new members into our Rotary ʻohana, to joining hands with Assistance League of Hawaiʻi to help our keiki shop for free school clothes — every moment reflects the power of people coming together to make a difference.

Go Cook ʻUm — Sharing Meals and Aloha Every Week! Oct 22nd 2026

Every Thursday, Rotary Club of Hilo members come together through our Go Cook ʻUm program to prepare homemade lunches for residents of Hawaiʻi Island Home for Recovery (HIHR). For more than 20 years, HIHR has helped individuals and families experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives through housing assistance, individualized support, and pathways toward greater stability and independence. Our weekly meal preparation is one small but meaningful way to support this important work. Through good food, friendship, and a little aloha, our Rotarians demonstrate what Service Above Self looks like in action — neighbors helping neighbors, one meal at a time.

Learn more: [Go Cook ʻUm Program Page] | [Hawaiʻi Island Home for Recovery]

Bringing Keiki Dictionaries to Haili Christian School in Hilo, HI

Hilo Rotary members Wally Wing and Treena Breyfogle delivered student dictionaries to third graders at Haili Christian School in Hilo this past week, helping open the door to learning, discovery, and the joy of owning a book of their own.

The Rotary Club of Hilo’s Third Grade Dictionary Project brings Rotarians into local classrooms to personally present dictionaries to students and share in the excitement of learning. More than a gift, each dictionary is a tool for curiosity, vocabulary, and confidence — one that students can take home, use with their ʻohana, and keep as their very own. Visits like this one to Haili Christian School reflect Rotary’s commitment to literacy, education, and opening doors for Hawaiʻi Island’s keiki.

Learn more about Hilo Rotary Club's Keiki Dictionary program

Hilo Keiki Got Gift Cards To Buy School Clothes

Hilo Rotary Club volunteered with Assistance League Hawaii members who provide our keiki with $75 gift cards they could use to buy their school clothes. Our Rotarians were at the Hilo Walmart this past Saturday, Oct 17th helping each family to buy clothes for school. So much fun and rewarding for all! #rotary

Exploring Historic Volcano

Volcano History Tour yesterday. Shout out to Liana and RC of Volcano members… they were fantastic hosts!

Spaghetti is always a hit!

Residents at the Hawai’i Island Home for Recovery enjoyed a homemade spaghetti meal on Thursday courtesy of the Rotary Club of Hilo. #GoCookEm #ServiceBeyondSelf

Be a Mentor!

October is Economic & Community Development month for Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Hilo is proud to partner with @TheRotaractClubofEastHawaii(UHHilo) to offer a new Professional Mentoring Program for UH Hilo students. This program will pair a student with an experienced professional leader for one-on-one mentorship to guide the student in the career of their choice. It's not too late to join for the 2026-2027 scholastic year - there are a few open spots! UH Hilo students, contact your campus Rotaract Club leadership to get started and get the mentoring your future career deserves. #serviceaboveself

Our Club just keeps growing!

It's October… and our Club welcomes three new members - Seleste Tai (center left ) Christian Morgan (center), and Emma Wright (center right.) Alongside are their sponsors left to right , Wally W. & Kelley S. also Connie I. (AG) Jen T. (Club Pres) & Beverly Heikes (DGN)

“GoCookEm” crew… cooking again this past Thursday

Rotarians served up pork and beans with a side of aloha for this week’s homemade lunch at the Hawai’i Island Home for Recovery. #ServiceAboveSelf #GoCookEm

Dictionary Delivery for Connections
Connections PCS

Oct. 29, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Go Cook 'Um
Hawai'i Island Home for Recovery

Oct. 29, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Club Meeting
Grand Naniloa Hotel - Sandalwood Room

Oct. 30, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hamakua Pau Hana
Susan & Kerry's in Pepeekeo

Nov. 05, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Go Cook 'Um
Hawai'i Island Home for Recovery

Nov. 05, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Board Meeting
Nov. 12, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Go Cook 'Um
Hawai'i Island Home for Recovery

Nov. 12, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Club Meeting
Grand Naniloa Hotel - Sandalwood Room

Nov. 13, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PET THERAPY
HAWAII ISLAND DAY CARE

Nov. 17, 2026
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Go Cook 'Um
Hawai'i Island Home for Recovery

Nov. 19, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Go Cook 'Um
Hawai'i Island Home for Recovery

Nov. 26, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Peanut Butter Ministries
Nov. 30, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.