It was a "Dark and Stormy Night" as our new president Newton Chu was sworn into office. Shown above is Newton with his grandson and future Rotarian, Daniel. Newton and his board of directors were sworn in by new District Governor, Nancy Cabral.
Our new club sign is up and announcing our presence at the Grand Naniloa Hotel on Hilo Bay. Club member and hotel manager Niklas Dahm and his crew got the sign erected this week. Check our club calendar for meeting dates.
Alexy Katco, member of our Eco Satellite Club, shared his love and knowledge of chocolate for 22 guests at the Short N Sweet Bakery in Hilo. He brought several varieties for us to try and they were all lovely. Alexy discussed the process he has developed for using all contents of the cacao pod rather than just the chocolate nibs. This results in a 20% increase in yield.
Alexy also brought samples of his processed purple sweet potatoes. Everyone was given a packet of frozen sweet potatoes to take home. This writer has his with salmon and it was a perfect accompaniment .
Mayor Kimo Alameda was the featured speaker at our April 25 meeting. He spoke about his team which includes key staff from former Mayor Mitch Roth's administration, Former mayor and current club member Mitch Roth was also in attendance.
On Tuesday, April 22 our club's Service Members, Veterans, Families and First Responders Satellite Club gathered on Kamehameha Ave to wave flags in support of our veterans. Join us to support our veterans on the 22nd of each month.
Several members got together on Saturday for a Mini Mixer at Ben Franklin where they learned to make Lei Po`o (Head Lei). Lots of laughs and lots of creativity.
Service Above Self Since 1920
Hilo, HI 96720
United States of America