Rotary Club of Hilo...
busy during April!
For this month's posting, we'll show a bit about the doings of our club interspersed with ROTARY's international causes.
April 6 - Club Business Visitations
BJ PENN
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DODO MORTUARY
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HILO MEDICAL CENTER
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It's always good to know what our club members' businesses are all about... and it's always fun to meet in a new place! For April, club members could choose from three different businesses to visit... BJ PENN, DODO MORTUARY or HILO MEDICAL CENTER!
ROTARY CAUSE #1 - PROMOTING PEACE
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Rotary encourages conversations to foster understanding within and across cultures. We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and help refugees who have fled dangerous areas.
April 15 - Our Annual Chili Cookoff!
Judging the chili is serious business! Plenty chili and desserts along with wine and beer make for a fun evening!
ROTARY CAUSE #2 - FIGHTING DISEASE
We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases like polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. We improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in developing areas.
ROTARY CAUSE #3 - PROVIDING CLEAN WATER
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We support local solutions to bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people every day. We don’t just build wells and walk away. We share our expertise with community leaders and educators to make sure our projects succeed long-term.
April 22 - Tree Planting Continues!
What else could be a perfect project for Earth Day than planting more trees!
ROTARY CAUSE #4 -- SAVING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN
Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. We expand access to quality care, so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger.
April 27 - High School Interact Clubs
Students from both the Waiakea High School and the Laupahoehoe High School Interact Clubs meet up for fun and a chance to get to know one another.
ROTARY CAUSE #5 - SUPPORTING EDUCATION
More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.
ROTARY CAUSE #6 - GROWING LOCAL ECONOMIES
We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.