Pictured at the conference are (from left): District 5,000 Governor Win Schoneman, Lahaina Sunrise President Brian Beach, Lahaina Sunset Past President Joanne Laird, Lahaina President Darryl Ng, Kihei Wailea President Joanne Doell, Assistant District Governor Marti Wukelic and Rotary International President’s Representative Jennifer Jones.

HONOLULU – The Rotary International 2019 District 5,000 Conference was recently held at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. At this annual conference, District Governor Win Schoneman presented recognition awards to individual clubs.

The awards recognized group efforts over a sustained period, July 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019. The Rotary Clubs of Excellence Recognition Criteria established a high bar for expectations that enhance the Rotary Club experience, with each club completing all of the criteria in each of the respective categories.

The Rotary Club of Kihei Wailea received the recognition for excellence in International Service, Rotary Foundation and Club Leadership. This club was also selected by District Governor Schoneman to be named a Club of Excellence. Accepting the award for the club was President Joanne Doell.

The Rotary Club of Lahaina received the recognition for excellence in Youth Service and International Service. Accepting the award for the club was President Darryl Ng.

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise received the recognition for excellence in Community Service and Vocational Service. Accepting the awards for the club was President Brian Beach.

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset received the recognition for excellence in Club Service, Youth Service, International Service and Public Image. Accepting the awards for the club was Club Past President Joanne Laird.

According to Assistant District Governor Marti Wukelic, “All four of the Maui Coastal Club members work tirelessly to help make our Maui community and the world a better place. We especially relate to this quote by Muhammed Ali: ‘Service to others is the rent we pay for our room here on Earth.’ All of us know the true meaning of the Rotary motto ‘Service Above Self.’ “

Ten of the 52 clubs that make up Rotary District 5,000 are located on Maui and Lanai.

Rotary is a leadership organization made up of local business, professional and civic leaders.

The clubs’ members meet regularly, get to know each other, form friendships and get things done in our community.

For information, contact Wukelic at martirotary@yahoo.com.