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Join District 5000 Public Image Co-Chair, Joshua Laguana, discuss the current marketing plan for the Aloha Action Campaign -- a statewide membership drive.

🌺 Discover the Power of Service with the Aloha Action Campaign! 🌺

Possibilities are all around us. At Rotary, we see opportunity in every act of service and turn great ideas into action in our communities. Now, it’s your turn to join us and experience the difference Rotary makes across Hawaii. Through the Aloha Action Campaign, you can take part in impactful service projects, connect with inspiring individuals, and see how Rotary creates meaningful change. 📥 Download your Rotary Passport today at rotaryinhawaii.org/aloha. 📍 Attend events, collect stamps, and make a difference! ✨ Whether you’re passionate about community service, networking, or simply looking to give back, Rotary in Hawaii welcomes you to be part of our journey. 💙 Get involved now! Scan the QR code in the video or visit rotaryinhawaii.org/aloha to start your Aloha Action journey.

Roz Cooper is a dedicated Rotarian and member of the Rotary Club of Metropolitan Honolulu (Metro) with a long-standing history of leadership and service within Rotary District 5000. As a Past District Governor, Roz played a pivotal role in inspiring and empowering clubs across the district to achieve new milestones in service, membership growth, and community impact. Her tenure as District Governor was marked by innovative initiatives, strategic collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to Rotary’s core values of fellowship, integrity, diversity, and service.

In her current role as the End Polio Now District Chair, Roz is passionately leading the charge in the global fight to eradicate polio. She works tirelessly to raise awareness, mobilize resources, and engage Rotarians in supporting Rotary International’s mission to ensure that no child is ever again paralyzed by this preventable disease. Her efforts are instrumental in advancing Rotary’s vision of a polio-free world.

Roz’s Rotary journey is defined by her unwavering dedication to service above self, her ability to inspire others, and her commitment to making a difference locally and globally. 

Aloha Harvest is Hawaiʻi's largest food rescue and redistribution organization, dedicated to collecting quality excess food and delivering it free of charge to social service agencies feeding the hungry.Since its inception in November 1999, Aloha Harvest has rescued over 26 million pounds of food, significantly reducing food waste and alleviating hunger across Oʻahu. By diverting surplus food from landfills, the organization also mitigates environmental impacts, such as methane emissions, contributing to a more sustainable community.

Visit Aloha Harvest for more details.

The Hawai‘i Innocence Project (HIP), established in 2005 at the William S. Richardson School of Law, is a nonprofit legal organization dedicated to exonerating individuals who have been wrongfully convicted in Hawai‘i. As a member of the Innocence Network, HIP provides pro bono legal representation to those with credible claims of actual innocence. (Source Wikipedia) Beyond securing freedom for the innocent, HIP actively works to prevent future injustices by advocating for systemic reforms within the criminal justice system.

Visit HI-Innocence-Project

The Peace Corps is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, (source Peace Corps) with a mission to promote world peace and friendship. It achieves this by deploying American volunteers to work alongside communities in over 60 countries, focusing on areas such as education, health, community economic development, environment, and youth development. Volunteers commit to two years of service, during which they immerse themselves in local cultures, exchange knowledge, and contribute to sustainable development projects. 

For more information, visit Peace Corps.