Come join us for lunch at the Royal Lahaina on July 13, 2017 at 12 noon as we welcome our guest speaker Kai Pelayo the Community Affairs Manager of Monsanto Hawaii.

 

Kai Pelayo has been the Community Affairs Manager for Monsanto Hawaii on Maui since January 2016. In his capacity, he serves as a community liaison for the company, to promote positive education and meaningful dialogue.
Kai came to Monsanto Hawaii with 38 years of experience in community service and the hospitality industry. He previously served as Director of Operations for the Grand Wailea Resort, and before that, as the Director of Food and Beverage for the Westin Maui. He has also held executive positions with Hyatt and Starwood Hotels.
An active member of the community for many years, Kai’s numerous contributions include serving as:
- President of the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce.
- Vice President of the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
- President of Maui Economic Opportunity.
- Chair of the University of Hawaii Maui Campus HOST Committee.
Raised on Maui, Kai is proud to be a graduate of King Kamehameha III School and Lahainaluna High School. He has also successfully completed the Preferred Institute/Washington State University Leadership Development Program, and received numerous awards for his leadership

We've always known Maui is filled to the brim with wonderful friends and neighbors, and your generosity and spirit of good fun has proved it true, once again.  The Rotary Club of Lahaina held a special event at the Lahaina Yacht Club on Saturday, April 1, 2017 and the support was beyond measure.  Through attendance, participation in a silent auction and a "suggested donation"drawing, you helped us raise over $3000 for our scholarship fund!  

 

On Saturday, April 15, the scholarship committee interviewed 14 high school seniors - from West Maui and the island of Molokai - and thanks to you - we were able to award ... wait.  You have to wait until after the three schools hold their award ceremonies!  We'll let you know which students were awarded.  But in the meantime, please enjoy some photos of the event...

 

Stocking up on school supplies can be a daunting task, particularly for families who have several keiki in school at the same time.  To help alleviate the financial impact, our Maui Rotary Clubs sponsor a School Supply Drive each year.  Generally held the last weekend in July at various locations island-wide, the supplies and monetary donations are collected and distributed our schools within our respective areas.

 

The three Lahaina Clubs each hold their own drive, but then pool their resources and distribute equally among the West Maui elementary schools.

 

Here are some photos from start to finish:  Our Rotary Club of Lahaina volunteers who collected the items, the volunteers from all three Lahaina Rotary Clubs who organized and distributed the collections, and finally ... RCL volunteers delivering the goods to Princess Nahienaena Elementary School.  In addition to these supplies, we collected $300 for their use, as needed. 

 

Just another modest example of Rotary Serving Humanity.  Mahalo to all ...